fensaddler Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) So interest is so high that none of the usual suspects want to start a thread on this one... Strangely, and almost impossibly given our terrible season, our fate remains in our own hands. The Adelaide-Wellington result last night, and our fixtures, mean that if we win our last three, fourth place is ours. Big IF. Also intriguing that Nix have to go to Perth last match of the season, and Adelaide have to play Victory in R26, albeit at home for them. It's the hope that kills us. So, thoughts? Edited April 8, 2019 by fensaddler Correcting my fixtures - thank you jw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, fensaddler said: So interest is so high that none of the usual suspects want to start a thread on this one... Strangely, and almost impossibly given our terrible season, our fate remains in our own hands. The Adelaide-Wellington result last night, and our fixtures, mean that if we win our last three, fourth place is ours. Big IF. Also intriguing that Nix have to go to Perth last match of the season, and Adelaide have to play Sydney (R26?). It's the hope that kills us. So, thoughts? We just have to keep winning match by match. IMO it's hard to forecast how the table will finish up. According to the A-League website: Adelaide play City away, Victory at home, and Brisbane away; Wellington play Brisbane away, City at home and Perth away; Newcastle play Perth away, Brisbane away and Sydney at home. I think we'll have a very poor crowd on Saturday what with all the PT disruptions. I've booked parking opposite the ground because it's just too hard to get home afterwards by the replacement buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I am just looking for a follow up to last week - if we lose that intensity and play without intent it will be such a shame. Having said that... Watford made me the happiest supporter lastnight and I think I threw my shoulder out celebrating. Made me remember why I love football. Eager as fuck to see the game - just want a good contest. If we lose, at least I will still be on this Watford high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 How does the final system work again? 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, kingofhearts said: How does the final system work again? 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 13 hours ago, jw1739 said: I think we'll have a very poor crowd on Saturday what with all the Warren Joyce influences. Fixed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Does anyone know how to get to this game from Ormond? With the trains being down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 54 minutes ago, citypool said: Does anyone know how to get to this game from Ormond? With the trains being down Uber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I'm assuming there will still be some sort of train service back to Southern Cross, Flinders and the Loop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, citypool said: Does anyone know how to get to this game from Ormond? With the trains being down @citypool As suggested, Uber. Or if you have a car and want to drive yourself you can pre-book parking across Swan Street from the ground for $20. There will be buses replacing trains, but I found it difficult to find just exactly where they will stop. Somewhere in Punt Road. The problem with the replacement buses is getting home again afterwards rather than getting to the match, because they don't have enough buses going to any particular destination. With 3 of us going together, the $20 to park is OK. Can you find someone to share-ride with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 18 hours ago, fensaddler said: Strangely, and almost impossibly given our terrible season,our fate remains in our own hands. 2 In that case, 11 years of history tells us that we'll lose 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Classic city incoming 1-0 loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Let's get that 6th spot sewed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzOranje Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Even though we’ve been pretty poor and inconsistent this year, our home record is okay. City 4 Adelaide 0 Jmac brace, Shay and Florin 1 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, OzOranje said: Even though we’ve been pretty poor and inconsistent this year, our home record is okay. City 4 Adelaide 0 Jmac brace, Shay and Florin 1 each Where do you get all this positivity? I’m shit scared of every game to be honest 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzOranje Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 13 hours ago, HEARTinator said: Where do you get all this positivity? I’m shit scared of every game to be honest We’re just as likely to lose 0-4, but why feel crap all week? Until the game is played I like to keep some hope. 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) As much as the A-league is dull as faq and our boring style makes it worse, lets all make an effort to come and bring someone along (or force them to come) and get behind our boys. I believe another free family pass with any Macca's meal? Edited April 9, 2019 by Tony999 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Tony999 said: lets all make an effort to come and bring someone along (or force them to come) and get behind our boys. Fire up Tinder everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Adelaide are exactly the same as us, put in a reasonable performance, then throw a draw in, the lose to teams above them I don't think there is a result that would surprise me this weekend, we are clearly the 5th and 6th best teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 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, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 22.Curtis GOOD, 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER, 29.Jamie MACLAREN **two to be omitted** Ins: 10.Dario VIDOSIC (promoted), 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA (returns from injury) Outs: nil Unavailable: 3.Scott JAMIESON (toe), 30.Moudi NAJJAR (ankle) Edited April 11, 2019 by Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Barring injuries we're going to trot out the same squad for each of the remaining matches this season. It's the way Joyce works. The die is cast and nothing is going to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Harrison said: Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 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, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 22.Curtis GOOD, 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER, 29.Jamie MACLAREN **two to be omitted** Ins: 10.Dario VIDOSIC (promoted), 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA (returns from injury) Outs: nil Unavailable: 3.Scott JAMIESON (toe), 30.Moudi NAJJAR (ankle) Metcalfe has disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 57 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Metcalfe has disappeared. Of course he made way for young prospects La Rocca and Vidosic 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Of course he made way for young prospects La Rocca and Vidosic Both of whom are out of contract at the end of this season. Neither of whom has shown anything to justify being retained. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 12 hours ago, jw1739 said: Both of whom are out of contract at the end of this season. Neither of whom has shown anything to justify being retained. It doesn’t make any sense....just give some young guys an opportunity. Warren, the only thing you are supposedly good at is working with youth players and now you are neglecting those duties as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 So anyone excited for this match or we just phoning it in till the end of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, citypool said: So anyone excited for this match or we just phoning it in till the end of the season? More excited than I was for the Brisbane match. Which means it'll be horrible. It's all relative though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Anyone just get sent 4 free GA tickets to the game in an email? Desperate times calls for desperate measures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 We should win this game, Adelaide don't really have a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Yet another player injured in training. Perhaps Bart has become bruised from a skinfold pinch test? Quote City strike force has improvement to come: Joyce Michael LynchApril 12, 2019 — 3.19pm Dangerous: City's Jamie Maclaren.AAP Melbourne City goes into its high-stakes meeting with Adelaide United with a fitness cloud hanging over key central defender Bart Schenkeveld. The Dutchman, who has played a crucial role in ensuring that City has one of the best defensive records in the league, suffered a strain after training and will be monitored right up to kick-off at AAMI Park on Saturday evening. Still, Joyce believes that with his strike force of Jamie Maclaren and Shay Harrison developing a greater understanding, City is yet to hit its peak. "There's more to come really from those combinations. There's been signs [of a deeper understanding]," Joyce said. "It's just building up relationships. Everyone is on the same wavelength. "It's the hardest thing to do, score goals, and it's intuition, there's a feel, real understanding, when you have got eye contact and you are looking at somebody and they make that run and the ball comes at exactly the right place at the right time, that's what those relationships can do. But they take time to build up. "You see more signs in training and you want it to continue in the games." This match, along with the following weekend's clash with Phoenix in Wellington, could make or break City's finals aspirations. The team currently sits sixth on the table, one point behind Wellington and Adelaide (fourth and fifth respectively), with the New Zealand side having a far superior goal difference. If Joyce's side is to achieve its aim of a fourth-place finish, and with it a guaranteed home final, they will likely have to take four points out of those two games and then finish with a win at home against cellar dwellers Central Coast. Related Article Joyce, in typical fashion, did not want to speculate on whether the result against the Reds would have any impact should should they meet again in the finals. City have an excellent recent record against Adelaide, winning four and drawing two in their last six encounters, but the Joyce says the team has changed so much since the earlier rounds of the season that such analysis has little bearing on what might occur on Saturday. "The front three are different for a start," he said, alluding to the fact that Michael O'Halloran (now back in Scotland), Bruno Fornaroli (now at Perth Glory) and Florin Berenguer were the preferred options then. Now it is Shay Harrison and Jamie Maclaren alongside the fit-again Frenchman Berengeuer. "Even the midfield combination that's been there for a while now, thats more settled. The front three is completely different "They've not played loads of games together with Florin having a couple of injuries. "It's still developing, still looking to get better even though it's late in the season." City bounced back from a poor 3-0 loss to Western Sydney to demolish Brisbane Roar 4-1 last weekend. Joyce is unlikely to make any changes to that line-up – save for illness or if Schenkeveld is unfit. That means that talented youngsters Lachlan Wales, Riley McGree and Nathaniel Atkinson – all of whom lost their spots while away on Olyroos duty – are likely to start on the bench again. "The guys that have come back from the under 23s have done well this season and they're desperate for a chance," Joyce said. "They've found themselves frustratingly out of the team but it's a team of men as well that's in front of them and there's good competition for places. "We played well last week. They're fighting for places and for the right to play. The lads understand that." Michael Lynch is The Age's chief soccer reporter and also reports on motor sport and horseracing 8 8 Edited April 12, 2019 by belaguttman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 A fairly familiar story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Even more opportunity tomorrow now with Nix losing. We all know what happens in that situation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Nux is shit now, Bautheac On the Right Krishna on the left Macca upfront 🤤..2019/20 is our year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 nah bautheac behind those two and we g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) After tonight's result there is only one way tomorrow will end. Edited April 12, 2019 by Jovan A pathetic insipid loss. 0:2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Dreading going to the game more than I do going to work, hopefully the 2nd last time I have to watch us play shit for the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 PAX is currently 7751 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Matchday, and this forum is as quiet as AAMI Park during a City game after the 15th consecutive backpass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Matchday, and this forum is as quiet as AAMI Park during a City game after the 15th consecutive backpass Thats only a minute into the first half. People are still cueing up for their sausages by then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 2 hours ago, JMSTEP123 said: Thats only a minute into the first half. People are still cueing up for their sausages by then. The bloke who ran the sausage stand now has a shop in the Glen SC in Glen Waverley. Saw him there last weekend. Still selling sausages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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