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  3. Daniel Arzani

    in Melbourne City

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    I’m sure City Group will be behind the scenes “persuading” Van Marwijk to select Arzani … and make sure he has enough minutes on the pitch.

    The value of this kid will skyrocket when the world can see what he’s capable of, then City group can sell him off to a European club.

    $$$$$$$

  6. Fernando Brandán

    in Melbourne City

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    A-LEAGUE’S CHEEKY VILLAIN TURNS HONDURAS ROOS INFORMER

    IN his first season in Australia, Fernando Brandan established himself as an A-League villain. Now, he’s teaching Honduras about Tim Cahill and Australian football.

    The Melbourne City forward, who is currently recovering from a knee reconstruction, spoke to Honduras news site El Diez about playing in the A-League and his experience in Australia.

    Brandan said while Australia wasn’t a “fast” team, the likes of Aaron Mooy, Mark Milligan and Cahill were important players in terms of distributing the ball.

    “Australia is very much in control of the ball — it’s not a fast team but it has great players,” Brandan said in the interview.

    “One is Aaron Mooy, he is a different player — he is very interesting because he distributes well. He and (Mark) Milligan are the best in the midfield.

    “The speed and explosiveness does not stand out here, they are more about keeping the ball.

    “They have Tim Cahill who is a player with great experience.”

    Based off those comments, Brandan said he expected Honduras’ speed and power to give the Australians some trouble.

    “The matches that I have seen here when they have played against teams like Thailand that are very fast caused problems for Australia,” he said.

    “From what I’ve seen, the speed can complicate them a bit because they focus on (holding).”

    When discussing his Melbourne City teammate Cahill, Brandan was full of praise for the Australian’s professionalism and desire to win.

    “I have not met many players who have that passion, always want to win and have a lot of presence on the pitch — (he) has smart moves, holds the ball very well,” he said.

    As for who Brandan wanted to see win the qualifier? He elected to reserve his answer.

    Smart move.

  22. The APL/FA Management Thread

    in Australian Football

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    I think the principle of the protest is fair, but why should we be the 1st to do it when it’s a bigger issue with active supporters of other clubs. Let WSW abandon their active area for their home game then maybe we can decide if we wanna show solidarity.

    I have a feeling if we were to do it on Fri night nobody will care or notice & other teams will support as normal & get to enjoy their home games.

  23. R7 Man of the Match Voting

    in Melbourne City

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    Gone for Melling only because he was thrown into a tough position, did a solid job & even saved our arse a few times. Surprised to see no votes for Novillo yet considering he scored the goal with that desperate lunge . . . went out of his comfort zone & had to hit the deck.

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  24. The JvS thread

    in Melbourne City

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    2 hours ago, Murfy1 said:

    Agree.

     

    All 3 subs were seemingly forced by injuries/lack of fitness. First Hughes, then Kuzmanovski, then Gameiro. My conclusion is that this is a self-inflicted outcome, because the club stacked its playing list with new players who were injured when signed, and kids like Kuzmanovski who have never played 90 minutes of senior football.

     

    I also agree about the playing style. For an attacking pressing style of football to work the team has to have a lot of possession, so the players aren't running for most of the game and tiring themselves out. The team should be having 55% to 60% of possession each game for the City's attacking style to be effective. Last night, playing at home, Melbourne City had 44.8% possession and WSW had 55.2% possession. The team was pathetic with the ball and couldn't string 3 passes together, players made lots of selfish dribbles and our young disjointed midfield was dominated by WSW's veteran midfield.

     

    That there were/are problems with the style of football, and not just issues with the performance, reflects very poorly on the club and its staff.

    Yep spot on dude.

     

    Was at the game last night & it seemed like boys against men. Then JVS does the early double sub again, compared to Popa who times his 3 subs perfectly to bring in bursts of energy to keep us on the ropes.

     

    I was glad to see Trifiro to come in for Mooy but fucked if I can understand why he didn’t get a gig. Even if at ½ time JVS shoulda realised we are getting shit on & lucky to be 0-0 so should chock up the defence & play out a draw.

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