jw1739 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/city-head-south-east-early-pre-season-fixtures Oakleigh Cannons vs Melbourne City FCTuesday 23 JulyKick-off 7.30pmJack Edwards Reserve, OakleighBentleigh Greens vs Melbourne City FCTuesday 6 AugustKick-off 7.30pmKingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Looking forward to some football!! Finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Soooo looks like both my Melb city scarf & Oakleigh cannons scarf will stay home for this one. Watching it as a neutral. Strange feeling 🤯 Yes i know its just a friendly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 First preseason match for me looking forward to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 The pre-season matches are good. I've been to quite a few - in fact all those I can get to. Results shouldn't be taken too seriously. For City it's mainly about getting structures and tactics right and developing understandings between the players. There'll be plenty of City player changes during the match. For the local sides there's a lot of pride at stake and a chance for players to show if they have A-League potential. Food and drink on sale. But it's usually bloody cold as the match wears on. Overall a good opportunity to enjoy some football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Love these games. Has the grassroots feel rather than the sterile corporate controlled fanfare. I encourage everyone to attend. Can't wait tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 will make my best effort to get to the bentleigh game, but by god its hard getting their from carlton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Also if they want to attract new members in this area with these friendlies can someone tell them to advertise! Put a flyer in Coles, have players go to Bentleigh schools have some presence for once please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Originalmeme said: will make my best effort to get to the bentleigh game, but by god its hard getting their from carlton. Nice set-up at the Bentleigh Greens home ground, but you're right, the very devil to get there unless you live in the area. Your best bet would be to drive because there is parking. I live reasonably close, but due to a prior arrangement, it's the one that I will have to miss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Originalmeme said: will make my best effort to get to the bentleigh game, but by god its hard getting their from carlton. You should try from EPPING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, johnno cpfc said: You should try from EPPING. Don't talk about Epping...now you blokes know what we're talking about when we say it's hard to get from here to Bundoora... IMO overall it's best for the club to try and play pre-season matches in various locations and not favour any particular area of Greater Melbourne. Spreading it around will help memberships in the longer term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Don't talk about Epping...now you blokes know what we're talking about when we say it's hard to get from here to Bundoora... IMO overall it's best for the club to try and play pre-season matches in various locations and not favour any particular area of Greater Melbourne. Spreading it around will help memberships in the longer term. I’m surprised they aren’t going west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr MO said: I’m surprised they aren’t going west. The Talking City boys would piss themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, fensaddler said: The Talking City boys would piss themselves. That’s right they look down on the western suburbs haha. They are having clinics there so can’t see why no friendlies to enlarge exposure. But to be fair I don’t think many thoughts go into to where they are being played it’s more about the right opponent and availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr MO said: That’s right they look down on the western suburbs haha. They are having clinics there so can’t see why no friendlies to enlarge exposure. But to be fair I don’t think many thoughts go into to where they are being played it’s more about the right opponent and availability. Nearest we've got in previous seasons has been Ballarat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 So it’s $10 for members to go to this match but how do we prove we’re members? also starting team vs oakleigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 like to see youth get go, specifically, genreau, metcalfe, najjar, najarrine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, citypool said: So it’s $10 for members to go to this match but how do we prove we’re members? also starting team vs oakleigh? @citypool At past matches there's sometimes been someone there with a list. But they'll take your word for it when you line up to get a ticket. Wear a City scarf - it's all very friendly and relaxed at these matches. They have good food at Oakleigh. I'm in the "opt-in" scheme. As part of that I received a little cardboard fold out item that confirms membership for 2019-20. Have you got one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Originalmeme said: like to see youth get go, specifically, genreau, metcalfe, najjar, najarrine So do I but not at the cost of winning a title. If those guys can contribute to us winning I'm all for them playing as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, n i k o said: So do I but not at the cost of winning a title. If those guys can contribute to us winning I'm all for them playing as much as possible. Think he means in the pre-season. Genreau seems primed to take the next step. Although they’re all talented kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, n i k o said: So do I but not at the cost of winning a title. If those guys can contribute to us winning I'm all for them playing as much as possible. was a response to citypool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, n i k o said: So do I but not at the cost of winning a title. If those guys can contribute to us winning I'm all for them playing as much as possible. That goes for all players. Joyce played older players that were not performing and never gave some of these younger boys a decent go. Not good enough you don't play old or young but FFS give them a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: @citypool At past matches there's sometimes been someone there with a list. But they'll take your word for it when you line up to get a ticket. Wear a City scarf - it's all very friendly and relaxed at these matches. They have good food at Oakleigh. I'm in the "opt-in" scheme. As part of that I received a little cardboard fold out item that confirms membership for 2019-20. Have you got one of those? No I don’t really mind paying $5 more if it goes to the clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, AXIOM said: That goes for all players. Joyce played older players that were not performing and never gave some of these younger boys a decent go. Not good enough you don't play old or young but FFS give them a chance. That just not true. I'm no Joyce fan and glad he has left, but saying he didn't play younger boys is just wrong. He played exclusively those that followed. He played Wales over O'halloran for some bizarre reason for example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Heartman said: That just not true. I'm no Joyce fan and glad he has left, but saying he didn't play younger boys is just wrong. He played exclusively those that followed. He played Wales over O'halloran for some bizarre reason for example. However you could point to him persisting with Florin, who was manifestly under-performing for almost an entire season, over all of the alternatives we had. I don't think that he favoured anyone based on age. On the evidence of the two seasons here, Joyce just "plays favourites," and that's not a good characteristic for a manager to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, jw1739 said: However you could point to him persisting with Florin, who was manifestly under-performing for almost an entire season, over all of the alternatives we had. I don't think that he favoured anyone based on age. On the evidence of the two seasons here, Joyce just "plays favourites," and that's not a good characteristic for a manager to have. Totally agree. He continued with blokes who deserved a rest and didn't give others a crack and from the outside was down to some weirdo logic and I don't think age/experience had much to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Pre-season match at Oakleigh 23rd July at 7.30 p.m. ******** According to an e-mail I've just received from the club...on Monday 2019-20 members will receive an e-mail with an e-ticket to the Oakleigh match, which can be shown at the gate on paper or on your 'phone screen. ******** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Heartman said: That just not true. I'm no Joyce fan and glad he has left, but saying he didn't play younger boys is just wrong. He played exclusively those that followed. He played Wales over O'halloran for some bizarre reason for example. Wales is 21 not exactly youth. Only Atkinson was given a fair crack (and was average) at rb which hes not, Metcalfe Najjarime najjar Pierias cavallo genreau got fuck all game time. Plenty of opportunities to play them in their preferred positions but chose to play older players out of position. 5 hours ago, jw1739 said: However you could point to him persisting with Florin, who was manifestly under-performing for almost an entire season, over all of the alternatives we had. I don't think that he favoured anyone based on age. On the evidence of the two seasons here, Joyce just "plays favourites," and that's not a good characteristic for a manager to have. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Ahhh the blissful part of preseason before the first game.... then comes the crash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Dylan said: Ahhh the blissful part of preseason before the first game.... then comes the crash And we'll forever associate that sense of yawning disappointment with Talking City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Anyone know what parking is like around oakleigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, citypool said: Anyone know what parking is like around oakleigh? Decent amount of parking in the side streets close to the ground. U wont have an issue. Forecast is to rain late afternoon and evening so i doubt we will get much of a crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Will the game be streamed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Damn I feel bad missing the two friendlies are many people going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 I'll be going tonight. Perfect football weather COYCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 12 hours ago, AXIOM said: Will the game be streamed? Dont think so, but Talking City are doing radio coverage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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citypool Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Griffiths is playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Still don’t know how Birightti doesn’t get the first start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Anyone got a link to Talking City coverage that doesn't require a Facebook account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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