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Based on recent form and our history against them, I don't expect us to win. They will take advantage of our brain fades and score at least one, while we will struggle to break them down. A win would be great, but I'd take a draw. If we lose, I hope we show some spirit and keep fighting till the end. The 3-0 loss against them last month was a disgrace.

Limited derby tickets on sale. $20 for adults, $5 for kids.

Reading match day threads from start to finish is a good laugh. Especially with a game like this

Old city would dominate the game but lack the final ball and finish without Jamie. Wellington sit back and counter, scoring from their only chance of the game. Need the boys to maintain the spirit shown yesterday, and for our attackers to step up and score.

So great to see us still trying to win with 10 men. Paid off.

Shayon Harrison has gone viral. 6 goals in 10 games in 2nd tier Dutch league.

No stripes on the back side so you can actually see the name/number this time. https://premier.sportsubs.com.au/aleague/melbournecity/products/productdetails?productid=13255

What does everyone think of the squad so far? Are there positions that need a higher quality player or more depth? Or should we give the current squad a chance under Erick, and leave some space for reinforcing in Jan?

He was rumoured to be heading to Perth/WU late last season.

Membership team called me today. Said it was 1st July IIRC

https://twitter.com/Gatty54/status/113178795320462950 Making room for new coach's assistant?

Was on loan from Burnley for the season. If opportunities in England have dried up, he probably sees us as a pathway back there.

Someone on 442 forum saying Aiden O'Neill is rumoured to be heading to us His contract with Burnley should be up this off-season according to https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2016/july/oneill-pens-three-year-deal/ Brattan replacement?

The squad looks really solid. Some good depth up front for a change. Metcalfe maybe stiff to miss out on a bench spot, but Wazza is taking no risks to try and keep his job. Don't really feel like we deserve finals after the season we had, but still excited for the game and quietly confident. Recently I think we've been playing a lot more positively despite the mixed results. A lot less passing backwards, more direct balls to our attackers and playing the ball a bit quicker. From my POV anyway. Not saying it's amazing, but it's been better to watch than earlier in the season or even last season.

Social media team just doing their job. Whinge some more you babies

It's certainly a good reward for members who actually show up. Hope things like this continue.

Najjar and Najjarine left out of the last game of the regular Y-league season to travel to NZ. It's a must win (and win by a lot) game if we want to make the GF.

Only remembers how to cross in extra time

Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI, 2.Ritchie De LAET, 3.Scott JAMIESON (c), 4.Harrison DELBRIDGE, 5.Bart SCHENKEVELD, 6.Osama MALIK, 7.Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 8.Riley MCGREE, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON, 15.Kearyn BACCUS, 18.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 19.Lachlan WALES, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA, 22.Curtis GOOD, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER **two to be omitted** Ins: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (returns from injury), 6.Osama MALIK (returns from injury), 10.Dario VIDOSIC (returns from injury) Outs: 42.James DELIANOV (omitted) Unavailable: Nil

Wrong thread sorry

The reactions to this article are funny. Don't expect any new information to come from a 'city in the media' article. I actually like 'media watch' articles like this, and this one is a good poke at just how 'creative' some of these journos have been in the past week or so.

You're right. Just a vain hope that it doesn't have to end so bitterly that's all.

No one really knows the full details of the Bruno/Joyce feud, but you would hope Marwood makes a final attempt to mend the relationship before negotiating a release. Unless it's way past that point. History says that's unlikely however...

Didn't get my personalised cards in my initial pack, and have been working with membership team for replacements. These were the two images I chose...