thespuddaman

Under the cap, fuck yeah. Mauk and Gooch are good news aswell.

I think people are being overly harsh on Williams and possibly also Ramsay. They aren't the most technically gifted players, that's for sure, but off the ball, along with Dugandzic, they play a very important role, drawing defenders away, and creating space for Engelaar and later Kewell to dictate the game. Their pressure when we don't have the ball is very good as well. Just out of interest, I compared Williams and Troisi, and while their attacking stats are actually very similar, Williams' defensive stats (tackles, interceptions etc) far outshine Troisi's. Defence starts from the top, and I think one of the most important parts of the team's resurgence has been the defensive pressure that for the most part simply wasn't there. Ideally Williams would be better off as an impact sub, but for now, he should keep his spot in the team.

We don't win away very often, but when we do, it's gigantic.

From the report it sounds like Walker had a barnstormer. I hope he gets a shot in the senior team again. I like Hoff, but I don't see him being starting right back in a title winning team, while I think Walker can improve and be that right back. Would like to see if Dao, Kaya and Espindola have what it takes to cut it in the A-league. Not saying to smack them straight into the starting eleven, just to replace someone like Gerhardt or Kalmar on the bench occasionally.

Nek Minnit.

I have not seen Ramsay do a positive thing all game.

Jeremy Walker and Vranks got themselves a late christmas present

Serious suggestion. Phil Moss. Spent 3 years under Arnie, would be quite a big contributor imo. Mariners have been around the top for years, which already puts him above JA in that he knows how to win

But would he really be that much of an upgrade on Velaphi?