markn Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 He came here from South America and has not been in Europe since a small stint in 2009... I doubt with his injury concerns that his really on the radar of many European Clubs. He has stated his intentions to return to euorpe one day. This is common knowlege. With the amount of clubs in euorpe (500+) , i find it difficult to believe that based on last seasons performace NOBODY will be interested? Especially based on his current wage. Lets hope we can keep him here. He plays with heart, and thats what this club needs more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballism Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 There are a lot of journos saying that Aziz deserves a national team call-up, so implying that Heart fans are the only ones who fully rate him is a bit rich... Like who? Not saying I don't rate him at all, just I think he's over rated by a lot of Heart fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Like who? Not saying I don't rate him at all, just I think he's over rated by a lot of Heart fans. I agree with Emu that out of all of the players in the Heart Squad he is the most overrated by MH fans in particular those on here. The guy has some problems marking, and more so crossing and shooting: All of which seems to be glossed over by his army fans due to insane ability to run and dribble. Reminds of when Celtic Fans used to go on and on about how about how Wing Back Didier Agathe should of been selected for the French Squad due to him sharing the same ability to thrill crowds with a similar skillset to the one Aziz has... Edited October 24, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Behich is awesome, but maybe they should have converted him to a winger from when he signed for Heart and tied down Goodwin to the LB role. Seriously though he is still pretty good compared to most other left backs in the league. I don't see many other consistent "good crossers" of the ball in that position anyway... Edited October 24, 2012 by benzema23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 As full time footballers there must be enough hours in the day to practice crossing and shooting. After all, they have time to play golf when it is daylight. These guys have the ability so why not the consistency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Behich is awesome, but maybe they should have converted him to a winger from when he signed for Heart and tied down Goodwin to the LB role. Seriously though he is still pretty good compared to most other left backs in the league. I don't see many other consistent "good crossers" of the ball in that position anyway... I dont want to sound like a broken record but Goodwin is one such player who had a decent cross who could play LB. As full time footballers there must be enough hours in the day to practice crossing and shooting. After all, they have time to play golf when it is daylight. These guys have the ability so why not the consistency? If these guys had a bit more consistency they would be playing at least J League not A League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sorry to spam but... There will be a small number of prints (8x12) available for sale pre-game at the imperial hotel on Sunday from midday onward. They cost $30 each with a percentage of each sale being donated to the terrace. Best in best dressed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Behich is awesome, but maybe they should have converted him to a winger from when he signed for Heart and tied down Goodwin to the LB role. Seriously though he is still pretty good compared to most other left backs in the league. I don't see many other consistent "good crossers" of the ball in that position anyway... Lol. We converted Behich to a LB, FROM a winger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Like who? Not saying I don't rate him at all, just I think he's over rated by a lot of Heart fans. Can't remember the print/online journos, but I do remember his name being thrown in the mix a few times on the FourFourTwo podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Preview: Melbourne Heart v Central Coast 25/10/2012 11:27 AM Michael Huguenin Date: Sunday 28 October, 2012 Kick-off: 3.00pm AEDT Venue: AAMI Park Head-to-head Played: 6 Wins: Melbourne Heart 1, Central Coast 4, Draws: 1 Previous encounter Melbourne Heart 1, Central Coast 0, 26 February 2012 Form: Past five matches: Melbourne Heart: LDWLD Central Coast: LWDLL The Game Both Melbourne Heart and the Central Coast Mariners will be keen to take three points at AAMI Park on Sunday after losing last week. Heart and the Mariners both have four points from three matches with league-leaders Adelaide United on six. Melbourne's head coach John Aloisi is expected to bring Simon Colosimo straight back into central defence after the 33-year-old served a one-match suspension in the 2-0 defeat away to Perth Glory. In another boost for the home team, captain Fred should play against the Mariners despite being substituted at half-time in Perth after being struck in the eye. But Aloisi has ruled out selecting new signing Vince Grella, who arrived in Melbourne this week. After a tough 2-1 loss to local rivals Newcastle Jets, the Mariners have no serious injury concerns but head coach Graham Arnold needs to improve his attack after just two goals so far this season. The big issue Melbourne Heart - Aloisi hopes the recruitment of Grella should help Heart control games more often. But after the Red and Whites were dominated by Perth, can Aloisi's current midfield of Richard Garcia, Matt Thompson and Fred do enough against the Mariners' Nick Montgomery and John Hutchinson? Montgomery and Hutchinson are similarly physical to the Glory's Jacob Burns, Liam Miller and Steven McGarry, which will provide a tough test for Heart's engine room. Central Coast - In Central Coast's three matches this season, Arnold has selected a different group of attackers each time. Having scored just two goals from 11 shots on target so far, when will Arnold find an attacking set-up that works? Bernie Ibini-Isei has come off the bench twice, while he started in the 1-0 win over Perth, but the 20-year-old striker still seems the Mariners' best goalscoring threat. Gamebreaker Considering the Mariners' goalscoring problems, Tom Rogic will clearly be crucial if Arnold's side are to win in Melbourne. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder scored two stunning goals for Central Coast last season and he may need to bypass his strikers and go it alone to give the Mariners a chance of victory. Prediction Melbourne Heart 1-1 Central Coast. Both these sides found it difficult to score goals at different periods during last season and that has continued into the new campaign, which hints at a tight contest on Sunday. The Mariners must be wary of the home team's ability on the counter-attack with Mate Dugandzic and Aziz Behich providing pace out wide for Heart and if the two speedsters have a good game, it could be a fun day for Melbourne's fans. Apart from Rogic, Central Coast will need better performances from full-backs Josh Rose and Pedj Bojic to keep the Heart's wide players quiet and provide some penetration in attack. http://www.sportal.com.au/football-news-display/preview-melbourne-heart-v-central-coast-205405 Edited October 25, 2012 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 If we need a bit more grunt in midfield then why not move Gerhardt up from the back and bring in Gray or Vrankovic to partner Colosimo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners, Sunday, 3pm (EDT), AAMI Park - Fox Sports 1HD Melbourne Heart: 1. Clint Bolton (Gk), 2. Michael Marrone, 4. Simon Colosimo, 5. Fred ©, 6. Patrick Gerhardt, 8. Matthew Thompson, 9. Dylan Macallister, 10. Josip Tadic, 11. Richard Garcia, 15. David Williams, 16. Aziz Behich, 17. Jason Hoffman, 18. David Vrankovic, 19. Ben Garuccio, 20. Andrew Redmayne (Gk), 21. Steven Gray, 22. Nick Kalmar, 23. Mate Dugandzic *3 To Be Omitted Ins: Simon Colosimo (Returns From Suspension), 19. Ben Garuccio (Returns From International Duty). Outs: 14. Golgol Mebrahtu (Fitness – One Week), 13. Jonatan Germano (Fitness – Undisclosed). http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/all-the-squads-ahead-of-the-fourth-round-of-the-2012-2013-a-league-season-this-weekend/story-e6frfkp9-1226503207875#ixzz2AI2J6hFj Edited October 25, 2012 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myki Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheers kents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I like that the pic you sent in was you wearing the Reebok kit too Cheeky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myki Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 yeah fucking hilarious... what was even more amusing was the adelaide cunt who sooked up because he did the same and got nothing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Re earlier, Mark Bosnich was talking up Aziz Behich for Socceroos duty on the SEN morning show just prior to the recent world cup qualifier. I can't remember who Holger played at left back, but it was deemed to be a "place filler" and Bosnich was lamenting that a decent specialist left back was sitting at home in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Re earlier, Mark Bosnich was talking up Aziz Behich for Socceroos duty on the SEN morning show just prior to the recent world cup qualifier. I can't remember who Holger played at left back, but it was deemed to be a "place filler" and Bosnich was lamenting that a decent specialist left back was sitting at home in Melbourne. :clap: :clap: Mark Bosnich been reading my posts Edited October 25, 2012 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 team this week anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 team this week anyone? Usual squad, omit 2-3. Gol Gol and Germano still out with injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 garuccio possible inclusion since he's back form interntaional duty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDaGroza Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Would be nice to see garuccio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Aloisi keen for Heart to recapture early form October 28, 2012 Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART got off to the best possible start to the season with a pulsating win over Melbourne Victory in round one. But John Aloisi's side is in danger of frittering away its momentum and needs to get back on track with three points today at AAMI Park. Heart should have beaten a seriously undermanned Wellington in round two, and while few would have been surprised they got nothing from a trip to Perth last weekend, their four points out of nine are less than they would have hoped for. Life doesn't get any easier and, for a team needing three points, an encounter with the Central Coast Mariners this afternoon looms as one of their more difficult assignments. Aloisi will shake things up and is poised to bring teenage winger Ben Garuccio into the squad, while key defender Simon Colosimo, whose dismissal against Wellington compounded Heart's problems, returns from a one-match suspension. Young centre-back David Vrankovic is set to return to the bench as a result. Captain Fred, who was forced to leave the pitch with an eye injury at half-time in the 2-0 loss to Glory, has recovered and is expected to lead the side today. The Mariners reckon they should have got something from the game against Newcastle last week, which the Jets won courtesy of some controversial decisions, including a soft penalty won by Emile Heskey. The club from Gosford have been one of the most consistent teams in the competition and, although they have never won the championship, the Mariners have featured in three grand finals. Graham Arnold has added structure and organisation to a battle-hardened group marshalled on the pitch by Dutch centre-back Patrick Zwaanswijk, but scoring goals has not been easy. Statistics show the Mariners have converted only twice this season from 11 attempts on goal, as Arnold juggles his striking options to find the right combination. In Tommy Rogic, Central Coast have a rising star and the teenage attacking midfielder could play a pivotal role in this game if Heart do not track him from deeper positions. Vince Grella has been training with his new teammates all week but Aloisi will not risk him until he gains full fitness, which could be a month away. Clint Bolton, Heart's veteran goalkeeper, yesterday said the Mariners would be anxious to make amends for their slow start to the season. ''The Mariners will be exactly what they have been over the last few years. They will be strong all over the park. They have not started the season to their expectations so we expect them to be very fired up,'' he said. ''They are dangerous all over the pitch, in the front third and from set-pieces with the tall guys from the back. If you had to pick out anyone that concerns you in particular, it would be their wide backs [Josh Rose and Pedj Bojic], who get forward and produce a lot of goals. ''Getting points is where it counts; the earlier [in the season] you get the points, the pressure releases.'' http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/aloisi-keen-for-heart-to-recapture-early-form-20121027-28cb0.html#ixzz2AVVsnIBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Our squad: MHFC XI: Bolton (GK), Marrone, Colosimo, Gerhardt, Behich, Thompson, Garcia, Fred ©, Williams, Garuccio, Macallister. #mhvccm #goheart MHFC bench: Redmayne (GK), Vrankovic, Tadic, Dugandzic. #mhvccm #goheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundam Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 GARUCCIOOOOO i hope he rips it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Shalalalalalalalala Ohhh Melbourne HEART!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toogood18 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Good to see JA picking players on form and not hype. Interesting to see him drop Dugandzic, I guess it sends a message to the entire squad. Garuccio getting a chance is going to be good to see, hopefully he grabs it with both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDaGroza Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Anyone have a stream for the game?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 To many capos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I hope it's just Aloisi being a new manager needing some time like JVS. Last 3 games have been amongst the worst in our short history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Garuccio was the only nice part about today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 We are fucking shit. Boring. No plan B. Sack the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 would rather do many many things than watch the replay of that one. Garrucio is very very promising but that was about it. Terrace was a bit of a mess aswell, energy seemed good at the start then went downhill quick and was a bit of a rabble with 25 capos starting chants left, right and centre. think it didn't help that the game was boring as all shit in the first half aswell. improvement to be had everywhere, but it should come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I saw the same issues that I've seen for the first 2 seasons: we always play better active ball possession and teams and struggle against reactive teams like CCM as we are unable to dominate games and totally unable to break down a defence. This requires good ball speed and movement off the ball and accurate passes, we have none of those on show so far. We are slow in transition and struggle to get players forward, we were always outnumbered by defenders and most of our final balls were poor. Once Fred left we lost control of midfield but were too slow to counter-attack. Nobody wants to shoot for goal when we get the ball to the box but neither are there good runs to pass the ball to. This is a big problem for our club, whilst our home record remains so poor we will not grow our membership nor game attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 in saying that, some chants started were good so that shouldn't be discouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 If Fred doesn't get over his constant injuries I wouldn't offer him a new contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 If Fred doesn't get over his constant injuries I wouldn't offer him a new contract. What happened to him this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 There's only one capo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 What happened to him this time? Hamstring again. Should be right for next week though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyospliff Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Heart should really be focusing on winning these home games. It's the only way they are going to raise attendances at games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Mate was fantastic replacing Fred. Thomo was pathetic at best. Marrone is lucky to even get a game. Garcia should stop chewing gum and start playing football. Stop crying when the ball isn't played to you. Tardic. Need I say anything? That first half performance was embarrassing. Our performance on a whole was very sad. Mate and willo were our only shinning lights. Gerart in the middle looks very good. Shame he only had 20min there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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