Jimmy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) With just five more games until finals the home stretch starts with this game. We have to put this away record to bed here if we're to make the finals. Phoenix are bottom of the table and this is an away game for them as well, we really should be winning this and finishing off their season. Sydney and Newcastle are on the same amount of points as us and the Roar are just two points behind. Every game is like a final now. Melbourne to win 4-0. Edited February 26, 2013 by Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. a nil-nil game is pretty much a loss for us. we want and need a win. should never be happy with a draw against bottom a of the table team, Edited February 26, 2013 by MrAiDaN66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. a nil-nil game is pretty much a loss for us. we want and need a win. should never be happy with a draw against bottom a of the table team, No, a loss would be a loss for us. Lets face it we're probably going to lose this game, our away form is miserable at best and a point should keep us in the top 6 for another week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harps21 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 We should win but it's away, and I can no longer get my hopes up unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Have to win, no excuses. Play with intensity from start to finish, don't afford them too much of the ball and take our bloody chances. Heart win 2 - 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The stadium has a roof doesn't it? So the weather is irrelevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The stadium has a roof doesn't it? So the weather is irrelevant. Yeah it does, it actually looks really cool, wish I was going 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 ricki herbert just resigned as coach so Greenacre will be coaching the nix against us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. a nil-nil game is pretty much a loss for us. we want and need a win. should never be happy with a draw against bottom a of the table team, No, a loss would be a loss for us. Lets face it we're probably going to lose this game, our away form is miserable at best and a point should keep us in the top 6 for another week. :droy: This week, we must win, we should never say a draw is alright, Wellington i last, and they deserve to be. we do not want to be on the fringe of finals every week. We need to win, and thats it. If we draw or lose its a dissapointment, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyospliff Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 If i had the cash i would definitely try and make this away trip. One of the best looking stadiums in the a-league. Should be an easy win 2-0 for the heart Garcia and Balbalj both getting up on the scoreboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Best chance to break our interstate hoodoo. Phoenix bottom of the table and Herbert has resigned. SURELY this one is ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Best chance to break our interstate hoodoo. Phoenix bottom of the table and Herbert has resigned. SURELY this one is ours. Te perfect script for another abysmal performance. Hopefully not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. a nil-nil game is pretty much a loss for us. we want and need a win. should never be happy with a draw against bottom a of the table team, No, a loss would be a loss for us. Lets face it we're probably going to lose this game, our away form is miserable at best and a point should keep us in the top 6 for another week. :droy: This week, we must win, we should never say a draw is alright, Wellington i last, and they deserve to be. we do not want to be on the fringe of finals every week. We need to win, and thats it. If we draw or lose its a dissapointment, We clearly have different opinions here you clown. I'm just being realistic and not living in some over-optimistic land that it seems alot of heart fans live in.. Even JA admitted that a draw would be a good result over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Big game needed from all the boys. Hopefully New Zealand doesn't throw up too much wacky weather for us to deal with, Hopefully it does.. I would be more than happy than to leave with a scrappy nil-nil result. a nil-nil game is pretty much a loss for us. we want and need a win. should never be happy with a draw against bottom a of the table team, No, a loss would be a loss for us. Lets face it we're probably going to lose this game, our away form is miserable at best and a point should keep us in the top 6 for another week. :droy: This week, we must win, we should never say a draw is alright, Wellington i last, and they deserve to be. we do not want to be on the fringe of finals every week. We need to win, and thats it. If we draw or lose its a dissapointment, We clearly have different opinions here you clown. I'm just being realistic and not living in some over-optimistic land that it seems alot of heart fans live in.. Even JA admitted that a draw would be a good result over there. If you read what I wrote properly, you would see I used the words "must" and "need" I never said we WILL win . Plain and simple, we SHOULD win. Edited February 26, 2013 by MrAiDaN66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yep. Phoenix will probably win this Wednesday coz that's what always happens after a coach resigns and the Jets are without Ryan G. Then we'll pounce on Sunday and bring home our first away win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hoping for a draw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Babalj dropped if Tadic fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel21 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Babalj dropped if Tadic fit What? At the very least coming off the bench, Babalj has a touch of class that most players in our team do not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Babalj dropped if Tadic fit What? At the very least coming off the bench, Babalj has a touch of class that most players in our team do not Except Tadic. and Tadic can actually finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harps21 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've got the Tadic over Babalj view as well But not coming off 3-4 weeks out If fit Eli starts, Tadic bench. GolGol out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartMillsy29 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Herbert resigned and we all know what happens when a new coach comes in. We saw it with PG V CCM a few weeks back. Hope we can buck the trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 perth lost their second game with a new coach though and wellington have newy tomorrow. Would be great if they win or draw then. lets not "buck" the trend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Tempted to go to this. Especially considering it's in Dunedin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Tempted to go to this. Especially considering it's in Dunedin Might want to ask mummy permission and book flights soon then lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toogood18 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 A must win game, have to win, there is no other alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Herbert resigned and we all know what happens when a new coach comes in. We saw it with PG V CCM a few weeks back. Hope we can buck the trend. If you actually look at the stats for this "Phenomenon” u would discover that: A. It does not exist. And B. The overwhelming majority of team’s actually lose the next week. Edited February 26, 2013 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Tempted to go to this. Especially considering it's in Dunedin How would you get there? Srsly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is a HUGE opportunity for Melbourne Heart. I can't see Newcastle winning in Wellington or Melbourne this week. Given the performances of Perth lately, i wouldn't be surprised if Sydney drew over there or even lost. Brisbane will also be doing it tough in Adelaide. This could be the round that we really put pressure on the other three teams and make them chase us for a finals spot. I honestly can't see Newcastle making finals given their two aforementioned fixtures, i can see them getting zero or perhaps one point out of six. If we get a result here and bring something back from our trip to Brisbane, i think we'll be very good odds to make the finals. A huge two weeks, and a huge match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Herbert resigned and we all know what happens when a new coach comes in. We saw it with PG V CCM a few weeks back. Hope we can buck the trend. If you actually look at the stats for this "Phenomenon” u would discover that: A. It does not exist. And B. The overwhelming majority of team’s actually lose the next week. Interestingly, its 2 Wins and 2 Loses the week after for the coaches that have gone this season so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is a HUGE opportunity for Melbourne Heart. I can't see Newcastle winning in Wellington or Melbourne this week. Given the performances of Perth lately, i wouldn't be surprised if Sydney drew over there or even lost. Brisbane will also be doing it tough in Adelaide. This could be the round that we really put pressure on the other three teams and make them chase us for a finals spot. I honestly can't see Newcastle making finals given their two aforementioned fixtures, i can see them getting zero or perhaps one point out of six. If we get a result here and bring something back from our trip to Brisbane, i think we'll be very good odds to make the finals. A huge two weeks, and a huge match. You make some good points about how important this week's game is to us, But lets not forget just like the other teams attempting to make up the numbers in the finals we also have some tough matches on our road home too: Mainly CCM in Gosford and WSW at Home will not be easy either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've got the Tadic over Babalj view as well But not coming off 3-4 weeks out If fit Eli starts, Tadic bench. GolGol out thompson dropped completely, Meeuwis promoted to starting lineup and Tadic on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Has anyone got any information saying Tadic will return? Haven't heard anything this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harps21 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is a HUGE opportunity for Melbourne Heart. I can't see Newcastle winning in Wellington or Melbourne this week. Given the performances of Perth lately, i wouldn't be surprised if Sydney drew over there or even lost. Brisbane will also be doing it tough in Adelaide. This could be the round that we really put pressure on the other three teams and make them chase us for a finals spot. I honestly can't see Newcastle making finals given their two aforementioned fixtures, i can see them getting zero or perhaps one point out of six. If we get a result here and bring something back from our trip to Brisbane, i think we'll be very good odds to make the finals. A huge two weeks, and a huge match. You make some good points about how important this week's game is to us, But lets not forget just like the other teams attempting to make up the numbers in the finals we also have some tough matches on our road home too: Mainly CCM in Gosford and WSW at Home will not be easy either... I don't think any of our matches are easy for rest of year Wellington isn't an easy place to go Adelaide are a top 4 side WSW are top 2 side Brisbane have quality, and it's there CCM to finish off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is a HUGE opportunity for Melbourne Heart. I can't see Newcastle winning in Wellington or Melbourne this week. Given the performances of Perth lately, i wouldn't be surprised if Sydney drew over there or even lost. Brisbane will also be doing it tough in Adelaide. This could be the round that we really put pressure on the other three teams and make them chase us for a finals spot. I honestly can't see Newcastle making finals given their two aforementioned fixtures, i can see them getting zero or perhaps one point out of six. If we get a result here and bring something back from our trip to Brisbane, i think we'll be very good odds to make the finals. A huge two weeks, and a huge match. You make some good points about how important this week's game is to us, But lets not forget just like the other teams attempting to make up the numbers in the finals we also have some tough matches on our road home too: Mainly CCM in Gosford and WSW at Home will not be easy either... I don't think any of our matches are easy for rest of year Wellington isn't an easy place to go Adelaide are a top 4 side WSW are top 2 side Brisbane have quality, and it's there CCM to finish off Yep, its a tense ride home... Has anyone got any information saying Tadic will return? Haven't heard anything this week. Isn't he was at the very least another week away? Even if he can return this week, with a capable CF like Eli in the team I cant see how any coach would not ease Josip back into the team by having him on the bench for his first match back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Tempted to go to this. Especially considering it's in Dunedin How would you get there? Srsly Dad's flying to New Zealand for business and we're seeing if his work is going to allow me to tag along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Probley will be a pretty stock standard starting lineup again, (not that its a bad thing) Redmayne Coyne Colosimo Gerhart Walker Germano Thompson Kalmar Garcia Babelj Williams Gerhart in for Vrankovic would be my only change, Would like to see Muwiss to replace Thompson in the starting 11 though Edited February 27, 2013 by millm103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 If we can win this week, it will release the shackles and I think will create a momentum for us heading towards the finals. I am confident at home we can win both games. Win against Wellington and draw against Brisbane should almost guarantee Finals going into CCM. Pressure will be off for that game for preparations for Finals. Will be hard, but no matter who we played we'd be saying the same thing. Destiny is ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Isn't Gerhardt out for two because of 8 yellows?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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