Harrison Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/injury-update Jamieson and Najjar the only confirmed outs at this stage. Edited March 20, 2019 by Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 It's on the 30th. I'm sure everyone will perk up a bit when it's closer to game day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tommykins said: It's on the 30th. I'm sure everyone will perk up a bit when it's closer to game day. And so it is. That’s a relief! I almost couldn’t believe that we had forgotten about this match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I still have no idea why they keep giving us these prime time slots lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 33 minutes ago, Dylan said: I still have no idea why they keep giving us these prime time slots lol Cos they're done at the start of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, bt50 said: Cos they're done at the start of the season? Sure, but we constantly have terrible crowds for TV and have done so for years. I can understand if we are away but wouldnt be surprised if there is some leaning going on in terms of time slots etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I'd say it's a factor of the fact that there's two prime-ish slots (Friday and Saturday night) and there's only 10 teams in the league, so given that, 40% of the league are in a prime slot every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 why is there no game this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: why is there no game this week? It’s an international break all comps are stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 birra bort, la rocca, delbo RDL, rostyn, baccus, pieras brats jmac, shayon dont really have anyone to hang on the left side - wouldnt start deblo there, he would get rinsed by wsw pace. and would rather delbo over good (I think la rocca brings some good experience). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Originalmeme said: birra bort, la rocca, delbo RDL, rostyn, baccus, pieras brats jmac, shayon dont really have anyone to hang on the left side - wouldnt start deblo there, he would get rinsed by wsw pace. and would rather delbo over good (I think la rocca brings some good experience). I like your thinking but no chance pierias starts. I think he's be binned since leaving. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 14 hours ago, AXIOM said: I like your thinking but no chance pierias starts. I think he's be binned since leaving. Just like Kamau was last season as soon as he announced that he was leaving. This fixture could go any way. Statistically, we rarely have single wins so a win is more possible. Then again, this is Melbourne City, anything is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 14 hours ago, AXIOM said: I like your thinking but no chance pierias starts. I think he's be binned since leaving. I'm not so sure about that. The news release about his departure made specific mention that he would continue to be available for selection until his contract expires - i.e. 31st May 2019. "With three appearances for City’s senior squad over the past couple of years, Pierias will continue to be available for selection for both Melbourne City’s Hyundai A-League and National Premier League teams until his contract concludes." https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/pierias-depart-seasons-end There's no point in saying that unless you mean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 53 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I'm not so sure about that. The news release about his departure made specific mention that he would continue to be available for selection until his contract expires - i.e. 31st May 2019. "With three appearances for City’s senior squad over the past couple of years, Pierias will continue to be available for selection for both Melbourne City’s Hyundai A-League and National Premier League teams until his contract concludes." https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/pierias-depart-seasons-end There's no point in saying that unless you mean it. Smoke and mirrors jw you should know better. WJ has a track record with either players leaving or simply fall out and in the bin they go. Time will tell but watch delbo play LWB lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Galekovic De Laet/Schenkeveld/La Rocca/Good/Delbridge Baccus/Griffiths/Brattan Harrison/Maclaren -- With that formation and those players (in the second half), we beat Sydney 2-0 away without conceding a shot on target. Stands to reason that Joyce will go with that same system. On paper it is a very defensive set-up. Delbridge at LWB is an odd one but he is surprisingly versatile. Baccus and Brattan need to be getting forward like they did last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, AXIOM said: Smoke and mirrors jw you should know better. WJ has a track record with either players leaving or simply fall out and in the bin they go. Time will tell but watch delbo play LWB lol. I dont see any point in playing Pieiras now unless he's the best man for the job. Given his experience, and lack therof, that would be unlikely in most scenarios imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Harrison said: Galekovic De Laet/Schenkeveld/La Rocca/Good/Delbridge Baccus/Griffiths/Brattan Harrison/Maclaren -- With that formation and those players (in the second half), we beat Sydney 2-0 away without conceding a shot on target. Stands to reason that Joyce will go with that same system. On paper it is a very defensive set-up. Delbridge at LWB is an odd one but he is surprisingly versatile. Baccus and Brattan need to be getting forward like they did last week. Delbridge did well against Sydney, you could say better than Jamieson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) On 3/21/2019 at 3:03 PM, Mr MO said: It’s an international break all comps are stopped. With no official 1st team Socceroo game this weekend, FFA should have arranged an A-League Socceroo squad against one of our Asian neighbors ... Edited March 22, 2019 by Torn Asunder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: With no official 1st team Socceroo game this weekend, FFA should have arranged an A-League Socceroo squad against one of our Asian neighbors ... Isn't the objective of an international break so that clubs are not weakened by call-ups to the national team? In the absence of any match for the national team I can't see the point of observing the break, especially after the split round last time. Do New Zealand have a match? If not I can't see why the League should not have had a full fixture this coming weekend. All those matches in January and then a half-baked March doesn't make sense to me. Edited March 22, 2019 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: Isn't the objective of an international break so that clubs are not weakened by call-ups to the national team? In the absence of any match for the national team I can't see the point of observing the break, especially after the split round last time. Do New Zealand have a match? If not I can't see why the League should not have had a full fixture this coming weekend. All those matches in January and then a half-baked March doesn't make sense to me. Our U23's are playing trying to qualify for the olimpics and the world cup, some teams are missing first team players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 The break must have been scheduled when the draw was done... FFA should have arranged a Socceroo game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI, 2.Ritchie DE LAET, 4.Harrison DELBRIDGE, 5.Bart SCHENKEVELD, 7.Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 8.Riley McGREE, 9.Shayon HARRISON, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON, 15.Kearyn BACCUS, 18.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 19.Lachlan WALES, 22.Curtis GOOD, 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER, 29.Jamie MACLAREN, 34.Connor METCALFE **two to be omitted** Ins: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (returns from illness), 8.Riley MCGREE (returns from international duty), 10.Dario VIDOSIC (returns from illness), 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON (returns from international duty), 19.Lachlan WALES (returns from international duty), 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER (returns form injury) Outs: 3.Scott Jamieson (toe), 58.Yaya Dukuly (omitted), 21.Ramy NAJJARINE (omitted), 43.James DELIANOV (omitted) Unavailable: 30.Moudi NAJJAR (ankle)https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/team-news-citys-round-23-squad-0 Edited March 28, 2019 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Is there a game on this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 10 hours ago, HEARTinator said: Is there a game on this weekend? In retrospect it was a poor move to have the split round just before the international break. Seems like all momentum in the league has been lost and the season is petering out. Especially with the AFL starting with some blockbuster matches. Hopefully we can get a result against WSW and generate some interest for our remaining home matches. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: In retrospect it was a poor move to have the split round just before the international break. Seems like all momentum in the league has been lost and the season is petering out. Especially with the AFL starting with some blockbuster matches. Hopefully we can get a result against WSW and generate some interest for our remaining home matches. Yeh i think its league wide. Total balls up from the FFA imo, which wont surprise anyone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/berenguer-back-for-city-as-olyroo-stars-return-with-confidence-boosted-20190329-p518v6.html Berenguer back for City as Olyroo stars return with confidence boosted By Michael Lynch March 29, 2019 — 1.21pm Melbourne City will include French forward Florin Berenguer for the visit to Western Sydney on Saturday night, but coach Warren Joyce will wait to see how his three Olyroo players - Lachlan Wales, Nathaniel Atkinson and Riley McGree - fare in the hours leading up to the game to decide which, if any, of them start. City will be without captain Scott Jamieson, who broke his toe in the 2-0 win over Sydney two weeks ago (the club's last game) and while Dario Vidosic has returned to training after a lengthy absence he is not likely to be part of the group who head north for the Saturday evening game. Jamieson's absence could see versatile utility Harrison Delbridge fill in at left back, while centre back Curtis Good is left footed and has played in that position before. Joyce is a big supporter of the under age national teams - something welcomed by Olyroo and Socceroo boss Graham Arnold - and says that his trio of players have benefited greatly from being part of the squad which went through to the final phase of Olympic Games qualification in a mini tournament in Cambodia last week. ''Three of the kids have been away with Australia, they have done extremely well. I am pleased that they have come back unscathed this morning,'' he said on Friday. ''We are delighted they have done well, we have had good feedback from Graham Arnold and his staff. I do think it really helps them,'' Joyce said, drawing on his experience earlier in his career when he was coaching Royal Antwerp in Belgium. ''I was there when their golden generation was coming through. Because their federation had more control of the clubs the best trained with the best everyday ... it challenges them and gives them a lift. It gives them experience and different experiences develop players. ''Everyone (in Australia) wants the same thing. The clubs want the best players playing for them, but you want your players to be successful, you want them to play for your country. ''The kids are absolutely buzzing that they are representing their country, they walked in last night 10 foot tall. It really gives them a lift, it's what they aspire to. ''When we challenged them at the start of the season, put demands on them to be a top pro, trying to create a culture that enables them to do that, you see the rewards and see them getting a bit of joy and recognition. They feel good about themselves.'' If Joyce opts not to play his internationals he is confident that other younger players can step up. ''Connor (Metcalfe) did well against Sydney when he came on, Ramy (Najjarine) did okay for a cameo and has trained really well. ''There is competition for places and we want the best young Aussies here. Connor staked a claim when he came on against Sydney against some good players ''You want him to force himself forward for international recognition on a par with the other three because I think he is capable of doing it.'' The last time City faced Western Sydney they needed a last gasp winner to secure the points in a 4-3 triumph. Joyce would like things to be a bit more straightforward this time. ''We started that game well, scored early, took our foot off the pedal. We want to go there this time and be relentless, continue the form we have had for several weeks, go there and get a win.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Completely forgot about the HAL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I thought we folded. Disappointing to see we're still a club. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Is Delbridge our only option of LB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Just now, neio said: Is Delbridge our only option of LB? Good can play LB as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 So going by the usual way things pan out. We will lose because we really should win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Joyce was at his best during that interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Where’s Muscat when you need him at LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Maclaren is out, apparently with illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, neio said: Maclaren is out, apparently with illness Concussion in training Must have said no to Joyce 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, neio said: Maclaren is out, apparently with illness Suffered concussion in training according to Garby on Foxsports just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 No idea how floppy burger gets right back into the IX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 so is it 442? Shay and RDL up top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Also concussion are the new ‘skin folds’ Edited March 30, 2019 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Willo with a hat-trick for the Nux so far. Get him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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