Tonyboozeadams Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 In much of the same way that we are midfield heavy (with the likes of Murdocca, Germano, Kalmar etc likely to not make our best XI) Sydney seem very attacking heavy, dont you think? I know Ibini and Janko will be missing Rd 1, but when you add them into the squad with Smeltz, Gameiro and Brosque, they literally have 5 strikers, all of whom would NOT want to be bench warming in the A-League... interesting head ache for Arnold Our squad (besides defence IMO) would be set if we took one of their strikers, like a Gamerio or Ibini I hope gamiero sits on the bench. Then maybe we can snap him up when he leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Plenty of talk of pressure from the FFA to us to play David villa. They want it as a big marquee match to kick of the season.If we say that Villa is not ready to play in round 1 then their is nothing the FFA can do. They can put all the pressure they want on us but at the end of the day the decision to play him will be up to the coaching staff and club medicos NOT a bunch of suits who want him to play so they can put bums on chairs. Do you think we can win if villa doesn't play just interested in people's opinion. With Williams as the only recognisable attacker I just wonder if we will be potent enough to score enough goals to win. Honestly, i don't think we can. I just don't have enough faith in Williams to be able to consistently bang in goals for us. If we win it would be a scrappy 1-0 win at most. I think most people know my views on williams(spud). But with decent supply from mooy, koren, Duff he should be able to bang a few home. In saying that though, he missed some crazy sitters last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Early tip 5:0 win. Crazy yes but just got a bizarre feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Early tip 5:0 win. Crazy yes but just got a bizarre feeling. If we do I'll kiss you haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 even with willo being the only reconsied striker i think we have enough quality players that can find the back of the net and we will be very dangerous from set peices this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Are we having a pre-game meet up before the Sydney game? Yes mate, If you're in Sydney it's the Padington Imperial and if you're watching from Melbourne it's the Imperial on Bourke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Early tip 5:0 win. Crazy yes but just got a bizarre feeling. If we do I'll kiss you haha Someone sig this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Â Are we having a pre-game meet up before the Sydney game? Yes mate, If you're in Sydney it's the Padington Imperial and if you're watching from Melbourne it's the Imperial on Bourke. Â where is the Paddington Imperial and what time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-aram92 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never been to the imp in Melbourne and never been to an away game. So this game will be my first for both away games and pre game drinks. Looking forward to meeting you guys who are travelling down there and having some drinks pre and post game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Update on Sydney's absentees: Â Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold will be forced to dip into the club's youth team to fill the bench for Saturday night's opening A-League fixture against Melbourne City at Allianz Stadium. The Sky Blues will be without several key players because of international duty and injuries, headlined by the loss of new Socceroo Bernie Ibini, whose place in the starting side could well be taken by youth forward Max Burgess.Christopher Naumoff, Hagi Gligor and Anthony Bouzanis are all away until October 23 at the Asian under-19 Championships in Myanmar. Ali Abbas (Iraq) and Marc Janko (Austria) are with their respective national teams, while defensive duo Rhyan Grant and Sasa Ognenovski are injured. Â "We're missing a lot of players, maybe six first-choice ones, which is really unfortunate for us and certainly presents us with a big challenge," Arnold said on Sunday. Â http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-fc/sydney-fc-down-on-numbers-but-graham-arnold-has-faith-in-youngsters-20141005-10qi9y.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 why do I get the feeling the more players they lose the lesser our chances of winning become? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Expectation rises, creates more pressure to win, you struggle with pressure situations 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 thanks for articulating that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 why do I get the feeling the more players they lose the lesser our chances of winning become? That would be the certain script with Melbourne Heart. Let's see how much we've changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) So Sydney will be missing 4 starting players from the team that played us in the FFA Cup: Ogenovski, Gligor, Abbas and Ibini. 5 players including Naumoff, who was subbed on. Sydney's several absentees are valuable players, and their absence will significantly weaken Sydney IMO.  And this was the Melbourne City XI against Sydney then:         Duff     Williams   Dugandzic                      Mooy  Kalmar                         Murdocca     Ramsay    Kisnorbo   Wielaert   Hoffman                        Redmayne  And this is what I'm tipping for round 1:         Duff     Villa    Dugandzic                      Mooy  Koren                         Paartalu     Ramsay    Kisnorbo  Wielaert   Archibald                        Redmayne  Villa to play the first half.    Just going off player changes alone, I'm tipping Melbourne City to have a significantly different performance against Sydney compared with the FFA Cup match. Edited October 5, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm thinking Villa Williams duff front three to start and duga to take villas spot about 55th minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 We should tear this to shreds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never been to the imp in Melbourne and never been to an away game. So this game will be my first for both away games and pre game drinks. Looking forward to meeting you guys who are travelling down there and having some drinks pre and post game. That made no sense at all but the thing is I know exactly what you're saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Are we having a pre-game meet up before the Sydney game?Yes mate, If you're in Sydney it's the Padington Imperial and if you're watching from Melbourne it's the Imperial on Bourke. where is the Paddington Imperial and what time? Just a few blocks from the stadium. A quick Google search should reveal all. In regards to time just get there when it suits mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 FWIW Duga has been training up top all of last week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Our club goes the furthest way around to achieve success. Â Do we really need Dugandzic playing a false 9 in game 1, when there's Villa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 How close is Chapman to playing?  From what I have read he seems to be highly rated  Is there any chance he could play against Sydney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 He's just over glandular fever, I'd be surprised to see him before November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interstatefan Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hi, I have a ticket for sale in the away end, club is sending me tickets as part of my membership and they are sending me 2 which wasn't expected so this one isn't needed. It's a mobile ticket so I can SMS it to you right away. I'd be happy with $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hi, I have a ticket for sale in the away end, club is sending me tickets as part of my membership and they are sending me 2 which wasn't expected so this one isn't needed. It's a mobile ticket so I can SMS it to you right away. I'd be happy with $20 Are flights and accommodation included in price? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Can't wait for the start of the season.. All the pieces have come together as Duff said its up to the players now to perform I'm expecting a massive game from Robbie Koren... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Has it really hit home to anyone that we are finally in week one of the season? God it's felt painfully drawn out and frustrating getting to this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imonyarraside Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Has it really hit home to anyone that we are finally in week one of the season? God it's felt painfully drawn out and frustrating getting to this stage. Just for some perspective, it's nearly been three months since the World Cup final...god it's taken forever to get to this point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 What world cup lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post [LIBBA] Posted October 6, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 At the Airport now boarding my flight to Sydney. I just couldn't wait any longer lol 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interstatefan Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Â Hi, I have a ticket for sale in the away end, club is sending me tickets as part of my membership and they are sending me 2 which wasn't expected so this one isn't needed. It's a mobile ticket so I can SMS it to you right away. I'd be happy with $20 Are flights and accommodation included in price? Â Â Haha unfortunately not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 So Sydney will be missing 4 starting players from the team that played us in the FFA Cup: Ogenovski, Gligor, Abbas and Ibini. 5 players including Naumoff, who was subbed on. Sydney's several absentees are valuable players, and their absence will significantly weaken Sydney IMO.  And this was the Melbourne City XI against Sydney then:         Duff     Williams   Dugandzic                      Mooy  Kalmar                         Murdocca     Ramsay    Kisnorbo   Wielaert   Hoffman                        Redmayne  And this is what I'm tipping for round 1:         Duff     Villa    Dugandzic                      Mooy  Koren                         Paartalu     Ramsay    Kisnorbo  Wielaert   Archibald                        Redmayne  Villa to play the first half.    Just going off player changes alone, I'm tipping Melbourne City to have a significantly different performance against Sydney compared with the FFA Cup match.  Ramsay at LB is such a disaster...he makes Hoffman look good as a full back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 As Jovan mentioned in another thread, a 4-2-3-1 would be better. We need a bit more cover in front of that back 4. Drop Mooy deeper to start with the ability to push up later in the game if we settle well and look comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I know its not Thursday or 10am but my mail is: Villa will not take any part in round 1. Excuse my dyslexia Edited October 7, 2014 by HeartFc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Oh well if he doesn't he doesn't at some stage this year he won't be playing any part at all so we might as well get use to the squad we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just wait for the tealeaves and they will reveal all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Tea leaves was sacked as ball kid probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Has anyone seen Sydney FC's membership hash-tag-line? #SydneyIsSkyBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeCee Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Has anyone seen Sydney FC's membership hash-tag-line? #SydneyIsSkyBlue That's so lame! Almost as lame as discussing hashtags! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Pingata was on SST last night saying they are projecting to have between 20-25k at the game saturday. Edited October 7, 2014 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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