Baka1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Love seeing them in struggle street 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 On 11/06/2020 at 5:07 PM, Tommykins said: I'd say that's a bit of a gamble. Can’t really lose though can they? I mean they’re rubbish. Give up on this season  and save money by hiring whoever will work for the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Shahanga said: Can’t really lose though can they? I mean they’re rubbish. Give up on this season  and save money by hiring whoever will work for the least. I was making an in poor taste joke about Grant Brebners gambling habit, I'd be very surprised if he had any effect on their performances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just what we all needed to cheer us up in day 322 of lockdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Shahanga said: Just what we all needed to cheer us up in day 322 of lockdown if only the Mariners had picked up form earlier in the season - i can't see the scum picking up points (let alone a win) for the rest of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Is this their worst-ever season since the league expanded beyond 8 clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 They're gonna be cooked for a couple of seasons I think. As much as I hate him, Muscat clearly was a pretty good A-League manager and managed to consistently keep whatever squad was thrown at him around the top of the table. There's every chance their next manager(s) are nowhere near that level, and I can't see their usual carousel of ex-players running back to help out a team hovering around 6th place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: Is this their worst-ever season since the league expanded beyond 8 clubs? by far their worst ever season since the start of the a league. ** PpG = points per game ** This season of the a league they will finish 2nd last & have a PpG of 0.833, 14 losses and a -14 GD currently. Season 1 of the a league they finished 2nd last holding a total PpG of 1.238, 9 losses and a +2 GD (they only bettered New Zealand Knights) Season 7 of the a league they finished 3rd last holding a total PpG of 1.074, 10 losses and a -8 GD (it was our second season as Heart and finished 6th)  They have Perth and Wanderers to come, meaning they probably wont get 1 PpG (they have to win both).  FWIW, our season where we finished last, we had a PpG of 0.963, lost 13 (having played 27 games to Victory's 26 games this season) and a -6 GD (we actually drew 2 and lost 4 of our last 6 games, so we were on track to do much better until our usual end of season fade away).  So funnily enough, one could argue through comparison that John Aloisi was actually unlucky to "win" the wooden spoon with us that season when Victory have been total rubbish this season. Then again, we did only get 4 points from games that season (for a 0.333 PpG). It also magnifies how much better we would have been if Engelaar had been fully fit at the start of the season.  on an additional note, in season 2 of the a league, New Zealand Knights had a PpG of 0.9048 - Victory would need a win and draw from their last two games or else their current season would be worse than one of the New Zealand Knights' seasons Edited August 4, 2020 by mattyh001 Funnily enough comment 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shahanga Posted August 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Their administration can shoulder pretty much all the blame. Mid season they were in trouble. Now an unemotional assessment of their side said their manager was OK, but the squad had a gun front 3 but a weak midfield. A squad their manager had inherited. The solution, sack the gaffer, sack one of the starting midfielders and bring in a 4th high $ forward. Frankly it was a set of moves only a frustrated 14 year old keyboard warrior would make. It didn’t address their weaknesses and robbed the coaching staff of any hope of progression of their poor squad. Brings joy to my heart recalling it. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 9:58 PM, Shahanga said: The solution, sack the gaffer, sack one of the starting midfielders and bring in a 4th high $ forward. Couldn't agree with this more. They essentially threw all money at Rojas just so we couldn't have him. Fine by me. Hope they enjoy battling it out for the wooden spoon for many season to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, IssySG said: Couldn't agree with this more. They essentially threw all money at Rojas just so we couldn't have him. Fine by me. Hope they enjoy battling it out for the wooden spoon for many season to come. Maybe im giving us too much credit, but i wonder whether this was perhaps the plan all along. Worst case scenario we sign a very good player, if it comes off the tards waste more of their cap on a position they didnt need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) Lol rumour from their podcast that Pappas has pulled out of contention. Never will there be a more appropriate time for my sig  Oh and Michael Lynch just popped up saying he has heard the same thing   Edited August 13, 2020 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 WTF happened to this mob this season? In the past they've always shown plenty of resilience when things have started to go against them, but not this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: WTF happened to this mob this season? In the past they've always shown plenty of resilience when things have started to go against them, but not this season. As much as I hate to say it....I think we all know what the big difference is, and perhaps that difference was more competent than any of us ever wanted to admit. Edited August 13, 2020 by Embee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Embee said: As much as I hate to say it....I think we all know what the big difference is, and perhaps that difference was more competent than any of us ever wanted to admit. Archie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Dylan said: Archie? Hordas presence? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Embee said: As much as I hate to say it....I think we all know what the big difference is, and perhaps that difference was more competent than any of us ever wanted to admit. From Ultimate A-League: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 We are fucked. The dream team of Aloisi and Brebner is about to be announced apparently 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Brebner announced as full time head coach. apparently best candidate - LOL. sounds to me that they got fuck all applicants and have gone with the cheapest option - particularly as he is internal. Durakovic 2.0 - you read it here first Edited August 24, 2020 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Aloisi unlucky imo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 wowza Victory boys are still #3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Broxham winning back to back player of the season medals.......you know your club is in deep shit when a bloke who'd be a bench player at nearly every club in the league is being heralded as your best, two years in a row. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Callum McManaman just announced on a two year deal. Featured in 50 odd games across the last two seasons for Wigan and then Luton in England's Championship. Given most Championship teams play roughly 50 games a season, makes you wonder what his deal is (particularly as most of his games last season saw him come off the bench) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, mattyh001 said: Callum McManaman just announced on a two year deal. Featured in 50 odd games across the last two seasons for Wigan and then Luton in England's Championship. Given most Championship teams play roughly 50 games a season, makes you wonder what his deal is (particularly as most of his games last season saw him come off the bench) I couldn't tell if it was my City bias, but I'm not sure I understand the fanfare around this signing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 4 hours ago, mattyh001 said: Callum McManaman just announced on a two year deal. Featured in 50 odd games across the last two seasons for Wigan and then Luton in England's Championship. Given most Championship teams play roughly 50 games a season, makes you wonder what his deal is (particularly as most of his games last season saw him come off the bench)  2 hours ago, IssySG said: I couldn't tell if it was my City bias, but I'm not sure I understand the fanfare around this signing? He is ex Prem, and the name carries a bit weight due to a certain uncle / cousin who won shit at Real Madrid after being a gun youth product at Liverpool (similar to Fowler and Owen). with his recent playing history (or distinct patchy one), I suspect injury may have hampered his career (never really followed him tho). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 A slightly younger version of Craig Noone perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 10 hours ago, jw1739 said: A slightly younger version of Craig Noone perhaps? Yes this is probably how i view it too. Will be a good player imo, but perhaps not a world beater either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 36 minutes ago, bt50 said: Yes this is probably how i view it too. Will be a good player imo, but perhaps not a wife beater either. FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jovan said: FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Has played 90 minutes 4 times in the past 3 seasons, will be interesting to see how he gets on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 22 hours ago, mattyh001 said:  He is ex Prem, and the name carries a bit weight due to a certain uncle / cousin who won shit at Real Madrid after being a gun youth product at Liverpool (similar to Fowler and Owen). with his recent playing history (or distinct patchy one), I suspect injury may have hampered his career (never really followed him tho). Fucking hell, scouting the cousins of stars? Good luck with that approach. 21 hours ago, jw1739 said: A slightly shitter version of Craig Noone perhaps? Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Shahanga said: Fucking hell, scouting the cousins of stars? Good luck with that approach. Â not sure if you're being sarcastic, but he is ex Prem and played in a FA Cup winning team so ... glad it's not us tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, mattyh001 said: not sure if you're being sarcastic, but he is ex Prem and played in a FA Cup winning team so ... glad it's not us tho But did he score a brace against Man United? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 Rumour doing the rounds that they've signed Ben Folami on loan from Ipswich, Young Socceroo/Olyroo striker who played a few games at Ipswich as a teenager and everyone was thinking he was the next big thing, then a loan to Stevenage where he did nothing before Covid shut down the lower leagues. This is the type of signing the Mariners should be making, doubt he'll be anything more than an insurance policy if they can't sign anyone better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 On the the Simon Hill, Zalac and Moore podcast, Muscat addressed the Zahra tackle and was oddly repentant about it (not oddly because it didn't deserve repentance, but odd because I didn't know he had it in him)  Quote MUSKY on "that tackle" - "Everything that happened post-that, I can't say it wasn't...well, deserved isn't the right word, but I have to take responsibility & be accountable for my actions. I sincerely wish that it hadn't happened, but it did, & it was my error, my misjudgment."  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 7:37 AM, Tommykins said: On the the Simon Hill, Zalac and Moore podcast, Muscat addressed the Zahra tackle and was oddly repentant about it (not oddly because it didn't deserve repentance, but odd because I didn't know he had it in him) Back when I was coaching kids, my club organised for him to come and visit one evening. I was somewhat perturbed as whilst he might have had a notable professional career, that tackle (And it’s consequences) was not the sort of behaviour we wanted to see from our kids. I checked all his public statements prior to considering lodging an official protest to the club. He was quite contrite afterwards and thus I held my peace. So in short, he knew he’d fucked up pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 19 hours ago, Shahanga said: Back when I was coaching kids, my club organised for him to come and visit one evening. I was somewhat perturbed as whilst he might have had a notable professional career, that tackle (And it’s consequences) was not the sort of behaviour we wanted to see from our kids. I checked all his public statements prior to considering lodging an official protest to the club. He was quite contrite afterwards and thus I held my peace. So in short, he knew he’d fucked up pretty bad. People who are about to be punished generally are, though one has to wonder if they are genuinely contrite due to the pain and suffering they have caused or because of the negative consequences they brought upon themselves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 21 hours ago, malloy said: People who are about to be punished generally are, though one has to wonder if they are genuinely contrite due to the pain and suffering they have caused or because of the negative consequences they brought upon themselves. Indeed. i well remember the Millwall-Sunderland FA Cup semi when McAteer produced a truly horrible tackle (which somehow only earnt yellow) on Muscat, who left on a stretcher and was unavailable for the final against Manchester United as a result and thus missed what would have been the biggest game of his career. I know that happened years earlier but I can’t help feel there was something poetic about it. (Just sad he clearly learnt the wrong lesson that day). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Indeed. i well remember the Millwall-Sunderland FA Cup semi when McAteer produced a truly horrible tackle (which somehow only earnt yellow) on Muscat, who left on a stretcher and was unavailable for the final against Manchester United as a result and thus missed what would have been the biggest game of his career. I know that happened years earlier but I can’t help feel there was something poetic about it. (Just sad he clearly learnt the wrong lesson that day). Personally, I would have thought this would have taught him a lesson: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/muscats-606-000-tackle-20040225-gdxdkp.html  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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