Harrison Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I agree that Birighitti is a better keeper technically, I’ve said that many times. His positioning is superior and for mine that’s what’s most important in a keeper if we’re talking about the ability to keep out goals. I’m not convinced he is a ‘good’ distributor but happy to wait and see. Can’t remember too much about that aspect tbh. Again, I think it’s likely that Dean starts on Tuesday for the reasons above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Harrison said: I agree that Birighitti is a better keeper technically, I’ve said that many times. His positioning is superior and for mine that’s what’s most important in a keeper if we’re talking about the ability to keep out goals. I’m not convinced he is a ‘good’ distributor but happy to wait and see. Can’t remember too much about that aspect tbh. Again, I think it’s likely that Dean starts on Tuesday for the reasons above. Didn’t Mombaerts drag Bouzanis after the 2nd goal in the Oakleigh goal I heard don’t know if it’s true. My team for the Cup would be Birightti Galloway Windbichler Delbridge Jamo Brillante Berenguer Luna Cabrera Maclaren Noone * Metcalfe or Griffiths could play in Berengeur but would be a waste to not have 5 visa on the pitch. Also clear indication Berenguer would be in the midfield as he is wearing number 10 now. Edited July 25, 2019 by CityBoyz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Mombaerts will start Birighitti on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Didn’t Mombaerts drag Bouzanis after the 2nd goal in the Oakleigh goal I heard don’t know if it’s true. Not sure. 2 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Mombaerts will start Birighitti on Wednesday. Inside knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, Harrison said: Not sure. Inside knowledge? no but I don't think Mombaerts is a big fan of GK stuffing around in the goals, though it was nice to see Biri get some minutes ...his distribution was spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Afif Adam said: His distribution was spot on Good to hear. Edited July 25, 2019 by Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Didn’t Mombaerts drag Bouzanis after the 2nd goal in the Oakleigh goal I heard don’t know if it’s true. I thought he did - perhaps that's where you read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Latchford Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 25/07/2019 at 6:05 PM, Afif Adam said: Mombaerts will start Birighitti on Wednesday. This aged well 😂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Bob Latchford said: This aged well 😂 Great to be back though. Missed all you bastards. Hopefully we've seen off those pesky Russian trolls now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Tell you what, I'm already pretty keen for Tuesday already. Been great watching the City Boys these past two weeks. Have to keep reminding myself there is still about two and a half months wait still to go until we're properly back 😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, IssySG said: Tell you what, I'm already pretty keen for Tuesday already. Been great watching the City Boys these past two weeks. Have to keep reminding myself there is still about two and a half months wait still to go until we're properly back 😪 I reckon we could have a competition such as a League Cup in September, preceding the League itself. Scotland does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Details for Tuesday 6th August's match are here: https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/pre-season-preview-bentleigh-v-city. There is a reasonable area of car parking adjacent to the Cheltenham-Moorabbin RSL and the ground, which is across Centre Dandenong Road from DFO Moorabbin. The turn to the car-park is signposted at a set of traffic lights. Melbourne City FC take on Bentleigh Greens on Tuesday 6 August at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, kick-off 7:30pm. Tickets will be available at the gate. Tickets are $10.00 for General Admission, $7.00 for Members (via email) and Under 14’s go free! You can also follow our official social media accounts, @melbournecity, for live updates. Edited August 2, 2019 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Wonder if it's 2 X 45 or 3 X 40? Look forward to seeing Luna getting more game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 can not wait for a souv. anyone congregating anywhere at the game tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 The game tonight will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook at 7:30. Cheers Talking City for getting this organised (I think?)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, haz said: The game tonight will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook at 7:30. Cheers Talking City for getting this organised (I think?)) Good on them But wasnt there a furore a few seasons ago when bar tv were broadcasting A league pre seasons matches, and were told to stop because Fox own the rights to games being played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, fiji19 said: Good on them But wasnt there a furore a few seasons ago when bar tv were broadcasting A league pre seasons matches, and were told to stop because Fox own the rights to games being played Club also spruiking it directly, so I suspect those sort of issues have been addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 https://mobile.twitter.com/MelbourneCity/status/1158660967539986433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I reckon that’s pretty much going to be our round 1 XI and that Metcalf has cemented his spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 No Galloway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, AXIOM said: No Galloway? Shoulder ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 42 minutes ago, AXIOM said: No Galloway? Apparently he is all good just precautionary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dylan said: I reckon that’s pretty much going to be our round 1 XI and that Metcalf has cemented his spot We're only 5 weeks into a pre-season and round 1 is what, 2 months away? Surely there's plenty of time for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 How did you talking city boys get all the money and equipment to broadcast with graphics? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Credit to the Talking City lads, super stuff to get the broadcast up and running for the game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 49 minutes ago, haz said: How did you talking city boys get all the money and equipment to broadcast with graphics? dat Citeh oil money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 just got back from the game bloody hour and 30 mins from carlton. could not be more optimistic about the season after that game,the lads were electric Boozanis: didnt have much to do to be honest, made a great save early on Atkinson: shaky first half, then took the utter piss second half with some great dribbles and also some superb through balls Rich: decent, didnt have much involvment but was very solid. some great tackles and movement Good: looks very sharp. but he cant hit a long ball to save his life (seems impatient on the ball) Jamo: surprisingly solid. you can see he is a bit of the gas getting old, but got stuck in and had some great moments in the first half Brilliante: brillant, simple as that, will be immense for us this year. Luna: wow he is exciting along with cabrera. these two were brought in as a partnership and i can only imagine how great they will be with another month or two of training and playing. He works so hard on and off the ball to get back and defend. is lighting and always looks to turn and attack. just what we need in the 10, Metcalfe: solid solid, made some great moves and 1 2's with luna and cabrera. can see him happily fighting to start with genreau. if he can minimise his mistakes he can be a great 8 for us. Jmac: dangerous in the box, once we nail our final pass, he will be bagging goals left right and center. was not helped much today bbut his pace and energy really fits into our evolving game of constant high press Noone: nothing to say, will be our star Cabrera: holy shit this guy is quick, can attack and beat his player. was seriously excited every time the ball was on his side Florin: fking meh, weirdest player i have ever seen. does everything perfect up until the final pass. just gives it away like he cant be arsed, then walks back. hard to watch because he looks deceivingly dangerous until he cocks it every time. Najjar: happy as backup to jmac, is strong and fast, made some great combinations Other youths (wales, ramy, idris) : not much to say, playing against kids at the end and a tired bentleigh. Rostyn: Nothing for him to do, I would hang onto him. good veteran of the game with experience for the younger blokes, has an air of class and professionalism about him. our style of play could not be any more different to any previous season. super high and intense press all game. movement and rotations between every player and position. desire to attack and score- at the right moments. seems like we are very much on the right track. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 hours ago, rass said: We're only 5 weeks into a pre-season and round 1 is what, 2 months away? Surely there's plenty of time for that... Well how is it going to change? Plus we have clearly done the vast majority of our transfers very early this season so why would having an XI this early be strange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Who was the LB that took over from Jamo? He looked pretty good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dylan said: Well how is it going to change? Plus we have clearly done the vast majority of our transfers very early this season so why would having an XI this early be strange? Well I agree that it's pretty close, but I don't think Metcalfe has cemented his spot yet. I think he is going to be a very good player - has the skills and body shape too to be a real weapon. If I was an opposition coach however, I'd target getting under his skin. There were a couple of times early last night that he got a bit of rough treatment and to my eye at least, he looked like he could explode. So I'm not he is a lock just yet and obviously Florin could take that spot. Same for Good and Delbo. Also JMac has the runs on the board and does a lot off the ball, but I don't think Najjar is that far away from him either TBH, strange as that may sound. My point is there's still time to tweak formations and positions, so there may be a couple of surprises yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Not getting my hopes up yet. Depression usually kicks in around Round 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 55 minutes ago, moops said: Who was the LB that took over from Jamo? He looked pretty good as well. Thought the same, #36 I think. 19 minutes ago, haz said: Not getting my hopes up yet. Depression usually kicks in around Round 3 TBF in Joyce's first season i was optimistic at Christmas, results wise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Heartman said: Thought the same, #36 I think. Mark Karlic, come back after an MCL injury in the middle of the year and it yet to play for the NPL team this term. Great to see him getting a run out at this level. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Mark Karlic, come back after an MCL injury in the middle of the year and it yet to play for the NPL team this term. Great to see him getting a run out at this level. He was good in a tackle and turned a few players, he even put a player through. Potentially okay. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, rass said: Well I agree that it's pretty close, but I don't think Metcalfe has cemented his spot yet. I think he is going to be a very good player - has the skills and body shape too to be a real weapon. If I was an opposition coach however, I'd target getting under his skin. There were a couple of times early last night that he got a bit of rough treatment and to my eye at least, he looked like he could explode. So I'm not he is a lock just yet and obviously Florin could take that spot. Same for Good and Delbo. Also JMac has the runs on the board and does a lot off the ball, but I don't think Najjar is that far away from him either TBH, strange as that may sound. My point is there's still time to tweak formations and positions, so there may be a couple of surprises yet. Najjar is technically on the ball already better than Maclaren, however Jamie has better intuition and smarter runs. I find Maclaren pretty average on the ball. Najjar needs to be more clinical. This is second time now I’ve seen Florin give up play after a little shirt tug as well as no intention to put in any defensive effort. I don’t think he will take anybody’s spot with this attitude. It’s unbelievable he still hasn’t scored yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Dylan said: Well how is it going to change? Plus we have clearly done the vast majority of our transfers very early this season so why would having an XI this early be strange? I was at last night's match, and while I won't be as effusive in my praise as others, I largely agree with the views expressed so far. I thought the match probably gave Mombaerts more to think about rather than actually show him what the answers might be. It's difficult to compare players because it's not apples with apples - the Starting XI in the first half was up against one set of players, and then there were many changes on both sides for and during the second half. I thought in the first half we struggled for fluidity up front, and didn't create much at all. The origin of our solitary goal was a ricochet in midfield that fell for Noone, and he was able to run on to it and finally poke a shot into the net. I thought that the nub of our problems was actually that we held the ball too long at the back - again - whereas in the second half we were getting it forward at every first opportunity. There is some prodigious and precocious talent in our young players that is a joy to watch. Players I would like to especially mention - in no particular order: Atkinson - had a great game. Definitely pushing for a starting gig. Luna - has a huge engine and bags of talent. Genreau - surprisingly tough nut for his stature and demeanour. Pushing Metcalfe for a start. Najjar - lovely mover. Pity he hit the upright twice, especially missing the penalty. Perfect back-up for Maclaren - indeed he might challenge him for a place in due course. Berenguer - the problems are all in his head. He doesn't deserve a place on this showing. Mombaerts needs to take him into the office and give him a French spray - and it wouldn't be perfume either. Still plenty to work on to get the best out of the players that we have. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Berenguer - the problems are all in his head. He doesn't deserve a place on this showing. Mombaerts needs to take him into the office and give him a French spray - and it wouldn't be perfume either. A spray of Eau de Merde 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I was at last night's match, and while I won't be as effusive in my praise as others, I largely agree with the views expressed so far. I thought the match probably gave Mombaerts more to think about rather than actually show him what the answers might be. It's difficult to compare players because it's not apples with apples - the Starting XI in the first half was up against one set of players, and then there were many changes on both sides for and during the second half. I thought in the first half we struggled for fluidity up front, and didn't create much at all. The origin of our solitary goal was a ricochet in midfield that fell for Noone, and he was able to run on to it and finally poke a shot into the net. I thought that the nub of our problems was actually that we held the ball too long at the back - again - whereas in the second half we were getting it forward at every first opportunity. There is some prodigious and precocious talent in our young players that is a joy to watch. Players I would like to especially mention - in no particular order: Atkinson - had a great game. Definitely pushing for a starting gig. Luna - has a huge engine and bags of talent. Genreau - surprisingly tough nut for his stature and demeanour. Pushing Metcalfe for a start. Najjar - lovely mover. Pity he hit the upright twice, especially missing the penalty. Perfect back-up for Maclaren - indeed he might challenge him for a place in due course. Berenguer - the problems are all in his head. He doesn't deserve a place on this showing. Mombaerts needs to take him into the office and give him a French spray - and it wouldn't be perfume either. Still plenty to work on to get the best out of the players that we have. Quite good but a couple of things there I would disagree with. Firstly whilst we struggled for a period early in the first half, I thought we looked very threatening after that, especially down the right-hand side. I thought we had numerous chances to score, especially if JMac was that little bit sharper. Secondly I thought Genreau struggled early on and then looked better when bentleigh played their kids. Based on that, I don't think he's anywhere near metcalfe yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr MO said: Najjar is technically on the ball already better than Maclaren, however Jamie has better intuition and smarter runs. I find Maclaren pretty average on the ball. Najjar needs to be more clinical. This is second time now I’ve seen Florin give up play after a little shirt tug as well as no intention to put in any defensive effort. I don’t think he will take anybody’s spot with this attitude. It’s unbelievable he still hasn’t scored yet. Najjar was quite good at holding the ball, looks a strong lad for his age. Florin made a good switch pass I think to Najjarine, but every shot was very tame, made it easy for their keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Always interesting to see how everyone else views the game. Anyways i was reasonably impressed with how we went on the whole. It took us a little while to find our feet in an attacking sense but i thought we looked really sound defensively and more and more impressive in attack as the game went on. I'm REALLY excited about Luna. His workrate was exceptional and his vision, passing and crossing were a level above anyone else on the pitch imo. If there's a knock it was perhaps that he didnt get on the ball quite as much as i'd like but hey theres still plenty of time for that. I think between him and Noone, with Jmac doing Jmac then we are in for a really good year in attack. I thought we looked significantly better with Florin on the pitch too in the second half, but it wasnt necessarily anything to do with him touching it as obviously his final pass continued to be a let down. Maybe we move better with him on the pitch in terms of runs etc but he needs to improve his final ball/finishing to earn his keep. I think a goal will do him a world of good so fingers crossed he can nab on from open play in the coming weeks. Cabrera to me is yet to do anything that's impressed. Like everyone else its early days, but he hasnt quite found the rhythm yet imo. Atkinson and Karlic were both really impressive at FB, as was Jamo in the first half. Really other than Cabrera i was quite content with our everyone played. Moudi was terrific, but his finishing needs to be far better than that if he's going to crack into the team. 3 hours ago, jw1739 said: The origin of our solitary goal was a ricochet in midfield that fell for Noone, and he was able to run on to it and finally poke a shot into the net. I reckon you've undersold that goal something shocking! If i scored that and you called it a poke i'd be sooking for a month Edited August 7, 2019 by bt50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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