Harrison Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) A great chance to get back on track with a win away to a tough opponent. If we want to win any silverware this year we need to start winning away from home. I’m tipping at least one change. Metcalfe in for Griffiths or Luna. Genreau is a chance too. Edited November 18, 2019 by Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 It's 6 weeks now since Berenguer did his string. Chance he will be back this week on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, rass said: It's 6 weeks now since Berenguer did his string. Chance he will be back this week on the bench? How long is a piece of string?? Edited November 19, 2019 by MHFC-FAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mus-28 Posted November 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, rass said: It's 6 weeks now since Berenguer did his string. Chance he will be back this week on the bench? I've done the calculations (1 Germano divided by the number of weeks in a season, multiplied by the UV rating of Mombaerts glasses which is then multiplied by his skinfold result divided by the amount of times Craig Foster said "he's the hero" in Australia v Uruguay penalty shootout) I've come to the scientific conclusion that it's between 1 & 23 weeks, give or take a few weeks. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 It's getting to the stage that we ought to be able to sign an injury replacement player. Florin has proved an absolute disaster as far as I am concerned. Barely made the grade last season - and some would say he never did - and now injured. This is too repetitive with our overseas players to be just bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Game is outside Victoria. Prediction: 4-1 loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 I was (and still am!) bored at work, so here's a plot of goals for (green dots) and goals against (red dots), on the left side of each of the two bars is the actual goals, while the right bar is the expected goals across the same period. So Victory, after vastly out performing their expected goals last year are now hitting about what you'd expect. Where Western Sydney and Adelaide are out performing their current expected goals this year - Sydney so far look an absolute class above the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 I think we're in a good spot here in that the Wanderers will go in favourites and should win with their superior homeground advantage and strong squad, so the pressure is off us to bounce back this week. Would honestly be content with a draw and even if we lose, it still isn't panic stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, Nate said: I think we're in a good spot here in that the Wanderers will go in favourites and should win with their superior homeground advantage and strong squad, so the pressure is off us to bounce back this week. Would honestly be content with a draw and even if we lose, it still isn't panic stations. Any other season I'd agree. But being first requires different results, therefore different mentality. Sure it won't be panic stations but 2 losses on the road put serious concern on whether we are capable of becoming champions this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 My move would be out: Luna*, Griffiths in: Metcalfe, Genreau plus possibly Wales for Cabbie. * very worried. Can’t afford to pick a guy in midfield who is so little involved. Wales would be for his defensive energy and ability to win corners which someone else then might score from. Defensive energy needed away from home. Not convinced on this move though, as not being able to pass or shoot is a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityWildcat Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) Really looking forward to this, and with no little optimism. I think we have what it takes. Be interested also to see what kind of impact RBB have at the new stadium. How many City fans will my teenage son and I be among? Average COYCB turnout for Sydney fixtures? Shamefully, this is my/our first ever away game in 8 years...... but no wonder...it's costing me a grand! Edited November 19, 2019 by CityWildcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 14 hours ago, Shahanga said: My move would be out: Luna*, Griffiths in: Metcalfe, Genreau plus possibly Wales for Cabbie. * very worried. Can’t afford to pick a guy in midfield who is so little involved. Wales would be for his defensive energy and ability to win corners which someone else then might score from. Defensive energy needed away from home. Not convinced on this move though, as not being able to pass or shoot is a problem. Cabbie played his best half for us and you wanna drop him for Wales yes faded in the second half but come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Won every game, unheard of. 5-0 China 4-0 Korea 1-0 Lithuania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Metcalfe in for Luna or Griffiths. Hard to see any other changes. Cabrera probably keeps his spot with two assists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Harrison said: Metcalfe in for Luna or Griffiths. Hard to see any other changes. Cabrera probably keeps his spot with two assists. I think prob unchanged with Metcalfe having had a pretty busy weekend with the Olyroos tbh, but if hes in good nick he obv plays a part. Luna the likely out for mine, but imo he was pretty good first half, like everyone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, bt50 said: I think prob unchanged with Metcalfe having had a pretty busy weekend with the Olyroos tbh, but if hes in good nick he obv plays a part. Luna the likely out for mine, but imo he was pretty good first half, like everyone else. I’m wondering how many minutes Metcalfe played. I think he played in the first match, so might’ve been rested for the second and then given minutes in the third. So maybe only off the bench. Genreau is another option to start. Edit: He played against China and Korea, hopefully rested against Lithuania. Edited November 19, 2019 by Harrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Missing_Moy said: Cabbie played his best half for us and you wanna drop him for Wales yes faded in the second half but come on I know what you’re saying, makes sense, but I wasn’t looking at it as “dropped” as more this one game we are going to need 11 guys defending with energy when we don’t have the ball. Subbing Cabrera early second half (may not be fit enough for 90 A league style) may be a better option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 If we want 11 guys defending then why we didn't keep Joyce. The forum wants defensive attractive football with youth players based on visa players with exciting guest players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: If we want 11 guys defending then why we didn't keep Joyce. The forum wants defensive attractive football with youth players based on visa players with exciting guest players. There’s a difference between a half-baked defensive approach like Joyce’s where we dropped back with defensive players choking the midfield versus a high press for which you need quick, hard working forwards. Just a pity Wales can’t shoot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Tom GLOVER, 2.Scott GALLOWAY, 3.Scott JAMIESON, 4.Harrison DELBRIDGE, 6.Josh BRILLANTE, 7.Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 8.Javier CABRERA, 9.Jamie MACLAREN, 10.Florin BERENGUER 11.Craig NOONE, 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON, 17.Denis GENREAU, 19.Lachlan WALES, 20.Adrian LUNA, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 22.Curtis GOOD, 23.Dean BOUZANIS, 30.Moudi NAJJAR, 39.Idrus ABDULAHI, 49.Stefan COLAKOVSKI Ins: 1.Tom GLOVER (returns from international duty), 10.Florin BERENGUER (returns from injury), 21.Ramy NAJJARINE (returns from international duty), 39.Idrus ABDULAHI (promoted) Outs: 36.Kerrin STOKES (omitted), 46.Joe Gauci (omitted) Unavailable: 34.Connor METCALFE (hamstring), 40.Richard WINDBICHLER (hamstring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 And this is why I hate pointless youth tournaments, Metcalfe out with a hammy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hahaha we're already crumbling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 That's still a bloody strong squad. No excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombo Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 We can loose 4-0 and we will still be able to find excuses for the loss I’m predicting a win so hopefully I don’t have to search for excuses after the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 No metcalfe (spewing) so I’d keep Griffith and bring in Genreau for Luna. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 I feel confident about this game, I don't think wsw are very good. Their win against sydney they should have had at least 3 goals scored against them I'd be looking at giving Najjarine a start tonight, was player of tournament at under 23s so should be confident and will be up against wilmering, who is similar age and expirience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, neio said: I feel confident about this game, I don't think wsw are very good. Their win against sydney they should have had at least 3 goals scored against them I'd be looking at giving Najjarine a start tonight, was player of tournament at under 23s so should be confident and will be up against wilmering, who is similar age and expirience I've seen them three times this season so far and they haven't impressed me either. But these were all away from Parramatta. I suspect they are a different team at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 After last weeks shit show I'd take draw. We lose then all the optimism would be gone and just be another mediocre season. A win and we are back baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 3-1 Melbourne City Football Club. You heard it here first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Game has been pushed back by 35 minutes, 8.05 start now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) One change. Denis in for Moon Dog. Flobb didnt make the bench-edit - my mistake he is there. Edited November 22, 2019 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Just now, Shahanga said: One change. Denis in for Moon Dog. Flobb didnt make the bench. Who is Flobb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Harrison said: Who is Flobb? Florin Berenguer Bwhatever. FloBB but he is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 2-2 draw. I can see us controlling the midfield but they'll get in behind us with pace, more than likely down Jamo's side with Yeboah getting on the scoresheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Pathetic start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 And why wasn't that offside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 #GlassesFraud Down Jamieson's side again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Back to reality. Until we get a Melbourne born manager this will continue. Fold now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, fensaddler said: And why wasn't that offside? Because he was nowhere near offside Since when could kamau do that shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, fensaddler said: And why wasn't that offside? Player behind the ball 2 minutes ago, haz said: Down Jamieson's side again These fn inverted fullbacks tactics are killing us. Jamieson too slow and too narrow. #sack Mombaets # Drain the swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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