jw1739 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: The humidity in India doesn't seem to be affecting Williams, Krishna and Le Fondre very much. They are all having a decent season and facing in the finale. Not much of this inaugural ACL campaign without a home game and first person experience. The difference is they're residing there whereas we're going to be flying in and flying out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 what's really shit with the ACL coming up is that we have the WC qualifiers due at the start of June. doesnt give any time to finish off the A League regular season plus finals without losing JMac, Nabbout, etc. puts us in a pickle either way (we lose our Socceroos for the WC games or face a really drawn out end to the season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 9 hours ago, mattyh001 said: what's really shit with the ACL coming up is that we have the WC qualifiers due at the start of June. doesnt give any time to finish off the A League regular season plus finals without losing JMac, Nabbout, etc. puts us in a pickle either way (we lose our Socceroos for the WC games or face a really drawn out end to the season). or both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 11 hours ago, mattyh001 said: what's really shit with the ACL coming up is that we have the WC qualifiers due at the start of June. doesnt give any time to finish off the A League regular season plus finals without losing JMac, Nabbout, etc. puts us in a pickle either way (we lose our Socceroos for the WC games or face a really drawn out end to the season). It’s competition fraud if the A-League needs to let players go to the Socceroos during regular season or finals. Never happens elsewhere around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Mr MO said: It’s competition fraud if the A-League needs to let players go to the Socceroos during regular season or finals. Never happens elsewhere around the world. 100% agree. Having said that they have their hands tied. They only managed to get another year for the TV rights albeit at reduced rate, but they still achieved that during the middle of our lockdown but it must finish from memory in June, so extending the season to allow for international windows aren't an option. Unfortunately by the looks of things we will probably suffer most. That is 2 national team strikers can't be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Jovan said: 100% agree. Having said that they have their hands tied. They only managed to get another year for the TV rights albeit at reduced rate, but they still achieved that during the middle of our lockdown but it must finish from memory in June, so extending the season to allow for international windows aren't an option. Unfortunately by the looks of things we will probably suffer most. That is 2 national team strikers can't be replaced. But are we forced to let them go? We are their main employer, I can imagine perhaps bonuses can be at stake come finals time. Edited March 17, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: But are we forced to let them go? We are their main employer, I can imagine perhaps bonuses can be at stake come finals time. Now it's up to two administrative organisations to decide between them - APL and FA. I don't think that we can be forced to release players, but I can't see anyone standing in the way of players representing their countries. It wouldn't be a good look for the club. It's not just the matches of course - there are the prior training camps to consider as well. Messy situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Now it's up to two administrative organisations to decide between them - APL and FA. I don't think that we can be forced to release players, but I can't see anyone standing in the way of players representing their countries. It wouldn't be a good look for the club. It's not just the matches of course - there are the prior training camps to consider as well. Messy situation. Yes it ultimately comes down to the players. Winning trophies with your club (you worked all year this) or Socceroos, or both and join the camp later. Are they genuine guaranteed Socceroo starters is something else to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: But are we forced to let them go? We are their main employer, I can imagine perhaps bonuses can be at stake come finals time. 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Now it's up to two administrative organisations to decide between them - APL and FA. I don't think that we can be forced to release players, but I can't see anyone standing in the way of players representing their countries. It wouldn't be a good look for the club. It's not just the matches of course - there are the prior training camps to consider as well. Messy situation. Tough spot for all. I imagine FIFA will class June as an international window, so we will be forced to let them go. What hasn't helped are all those games delayed at the start of the season due to covid lockdowns and travel restrictions What may play in our benefit is that most of Europe will have finished their respective seasons and the Socceroos sit top by two points with a game spare (Kuwait and Jordan are due to play each other too). Maybe Arnold will look to blood a few up and comers. Probably being far too optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Melbourne City Jun or Jul (East 1.2) Shan United from wiki - this will take a toll for us as we will lose players to socceroos and poss Olyroos. I have heard that FA and APL are considering canning the AL finals series and just having the premiers plate this year to ease the problems with impact on teams and congestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Reddit saying that Shan United have pulled out of ACL and we advance. Seems like a real game of chicken to see who pulls out first, good for our fixturing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, Deluka said: Reddit saying that Shan United have pulled out of ACL and we advance. Seems like a real game of chicken to see who pulls out first, good for our fixturing though. Thats big news, assuming it’s true. But as to “who pulled out first”, we aren’t basically in a civil war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Deluka said: Reddit saying that Shan United have pulled out of ACL and we advance. Seems like a real game of chicken to see who pulls out first, good for our fixturing though. With many countries going into third and now fourth waves, and new mutations, I still think that this year's ACL may not happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 IMO if the WCC is in a hub then the ACL can also succesfully be completed in a similar hub situation. There would be large sponsorship and broadcast deals in jeopardy if it is cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I’m very confident it will go ahead. 6 games played overnight. (it appears the western group are proceeding as normal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Kyodo saying we've got Cerezo Osaka in late June - I know nothing about them apart from the fact that Adam Taggart plays for them and their manager must have managed to most teams in the history of football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) The AFC website lists our play off game as being played June 21st. How does this work regarding finals? Edit: on top of this, the WC qualifiers finish on June 15th. How the fuck does the AFC expect players to quarantine after? Edited May 9, 2021 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 guaranteed group stage entry for next season and you get nothing for winning finals? hopefully we get a decent asian player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: guaranteed group stage entry for next season and you get nothing for winning finals? hopefully we get a decent asian player No, how it’s should be IMO. Edited May 22, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 How it will pan out? City can't play international football with local quarantine rules. We could be easily short of ACL and GF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 @malloy who we supporting at club world cup when City take out the ACL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 6 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: @malloy who we supporting at club world cup when City take out the ACL? Thats a tough one.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 31/05/2021 at 10:04 PM, malloy said: Thats a tough one.... I've also wanted a Jason Darulo style half-and-half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 So semi final the 18th and grand final 26th June.... wasn't the ACL match the 21st? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, HughJass said: So semi final the 18th and grand final 26th June.... wasn't the ACL match the 21st? Clearly it won’t be now. Either a new date or we forfeit I guess. Ultimately my only source for the date was a 3rd party app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Welp... we’ve officially pulled out. No ACL this year, and probably no ACL next year due to suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, icantthinkofacoolname said: Welp... we’ve officially pulled out. No ACL this year, and probably no ACL next year due to suspension. @icantthinkofacoolname Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Hmm. First reaction is that I'm not sure this will help our standings with the AFC. And a bit of a let-down for fans of the club. Edited June 4, 2021 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, icantthinkofacoolname said: Welp... we’ve officially pulled out. No ACL this year, and probably no ACL next year due to suspension. I don't think there will be suspension, on the Fox podcast with Adam Peacock a few weeks ago he said that any team that pulls out due to having to quarantine on the way back and missing league games won't be punished. That obviously can change though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Someone made a deal with the devil /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Not a huge shock. Was clearly getting harder and harder. Bloody disappointing though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Not a huge shock. Was clearly getting harder and harder. Bloody disappointing though. Yeah. And in Melbourne right now we needed something to look forward to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 We are not even able to travel and play the state league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just cancel the rest of the season. Play offs are bloody meaningless anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Right decision was made, hopefully AFC aren’t pricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 We're jinxed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 46 minutes ago, belaguttman said: We're jinxed though We really do need to get on to John Safran... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Pretty disappointing all round. We've looked forward to this for 11 seasons. Completely understand the coronavirus situation and the fixture issues, but to find out via tweet showing a media release from the AFC and not first from the club is piss poor in my view. This club still has a lot to learn about how to relate to its supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: This club still has a lot to learn about how to relate to its supporters. None of the 3 clubs have posted an article regarding it as they will be making a joint statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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