jw1739 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Need to keep the momentum going and do something special away from home for a change. We need three points from this one. Probably field pretty much the same line-up as we did against Adelaide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Better win comfortably, can't lose to those duds again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Better win comfortably, can't lose to those duds again Its exactly at this point were I have zero confidence and almost anticipate a loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLLYWOOD Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Correct me if I'm wrong, but we've never beaten CCM away have we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I would imagine the line up will be something like we went with after half time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I don't know what it is but we always struggle to beat these shit cunts for some reason. Haven't only ever beaten them like 2-3 times ever? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 This loss is in the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Are we pretenders? Is it the same old shit? Or is it different this time? Let's see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ademchee61 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 The next 3, easily biggest of the season. Nothing less than 7 points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 hoping to make my way up for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Has JVS ever beaten CCM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 My judgement on JVS boils down to this game and the Newcastle game. If we can't get at least 4 points out of these two games l want him out for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katter-27 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 We won't have Archibald this time so we should win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Has JVS ever beaten CCM? Only time was at Aami when Babalj scored the goal in a 1-0 win iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Gonna go four games unbeaten after this match Also Bozza reckons we can win the Championship if we make the top 6! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Gonna go four games unbeaten after this match Also Bozza reckons we can win the Championship if we make the top 6! One step at a time, but I'd say regardless of who finishes sixth from here on (us or Brisbane), they'd fancy themselves against anyone, anywhere (with the possible exception of us at Etihad...). The problem is that the team that finishes sixth is in that position because it's up and down, so us knocking (probably) the teams in first, second and third in three consecutive weeks away from home, is pretty fanciful. But beating any of them in a single away game? Why not? It's genuinely such an even league, that even though the finals series have generally gone pretty close to script, there's really no reason why that always should be the case. If it kicked off next week, we'd have Adelaide over there. I think we'd have every chance of getting a win there (you'd be crazy not to, given Friday's result). Then if everything went to script, it would be Perth away...the Glory haven't beaten us this year. And so on. Anyone can beat anyone on a given weekend in the A-League, it's the teams that find the consistency that has never been present here for any length of time that have success. As for our history against the Mariners, well, they've finished second, first, second and third on the table since Heart started. They've already matched their worst tally of losses in a season since we joined the league (nine last year). And yet, we've only taken a point from them so far. Anything less than a win would be incredibly deflating. Edited March 1, 2015 by SF33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Also Bozza reckons we can win the Championship if we make the top 6! Technically this is true. It wont happen, but it can happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLLYWOOD Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) hoping to make my way up for this. Yeah myself and a few mates are heading up for this too. Massive game in the context of our season. We'll be in the red and white which is a fucking terrifying thought. Edited March 1, 2015 by HOLLYWOOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCROB24 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Huge test. Must win. No slacking off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yes important game, like every game from here on in. What I find most important is that we stay ahead of Brisbane, especially with them having a game in hand. As we are 2 points ahead Id rather Brisbane chasing us than the other way around. So in that context, a win in this game is really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Also Bozza reckons we can win the Championship if we make the top 6! Technically this is true. It wont happen, but it can happen I wanted to punch the TV yesterday when Bosnich asked Aloisi the question: B: Do you think the way Melbourne City is playing they could win it? A: Well they have to finish in the top 6 first B: So do you think if Melbourne City finishes in the top 6 they could go all the way? A: Well Brisbane is pretty strong too so they have to compete for that 6th spot first B: Okay, well I think if City finishes in the top 6, they're good enough to go all the way. A: I think every club who finishes in the top 6 has a chance to win it... FFS, this dumbass used to be our coach!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Also Bozza reckons we can win the Championship if we make the top 6! Technically this is true. It wont happen, but it can happen I wanted to punch the TV yesterday when Bosnich asked Aloisi the question: B: Do you think the way Melbourne City is playing they could win it? A: Well they have to finish in the top 6 first B: So do you think if Melbourne City finishes in the top 6 they could go all the way? A: Well Brisbane is pretty strong too so they have to compete for that 6th spot first B: Okay, well I think if City finishes in the top 6, they're good enough to go all the way. A: I think every club who finishes in the top 6 has a chance to win it... FFS, this dumbass used to be our coach!!! I took it that Bozza was trolling him and rubbing it in how much better they are now JA isn't coach, hence JA squirming in his seat and avoiding the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 According to this site we have only beaten CCM once in 14 games... http://www.ultimatealeague.com/club_detail.php?club_id=12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Well we'd never beaten Newcastle awAy until recently too. Wouldn't read a lot into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Will be interesting to see if we base ourselves in sydney for the three games rather than flying back and forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heart_fan Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 It's amazing that we just can't seem to beat them. The match at AAMI Park this season against them just summed up too well how we just seem to fall apart against them. Looking at their list each year, they should be easy beats but for some reason they can grind out results. Even this year they have been terrible for most of it yet they aren't that far behind. Going to predict another fall from grave for us this week. We struggle to gain momentum at the best of times, but against CCM our past results seem to sum up our chances in this one.. Not that high . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Looking at their list each year, they should be easy beats but for some reason they can grind out results. This has been their signature over the years and a key to why they are so successful. On the other hand, not being able to grind out wins and get results while under the pump has been our signature and a key to why we have not been successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I sort of disagree because under Arnold they had a great line up of players, a lot of which are playing overseas or for the NT squad now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) i want to "believe" that we can win this one, but i'm still reeling from the debacle last time. or perhaps its just the same old knowledge that City can be good one week, shite the next. last time around we'd played and beaten Newcastle 5-2 away the game before, only to go down 2-0 with Tando being sent off. mind you, we had Chapman and Hoffman out with Archibald and Wielaart their respectful replacements - Archibald isnt up to it yet and Wielaart was largely out of position in an ageing backline that had come off a 3 day turn around. Melling too was not playing through suspension. at least this time our defensive stocks are stronger. plus Duke ripped us to shreds. Ferreira has performed well for them since signing by all means, but not convinced he is at his best yet so glad to get him now than in four or five weeks. would expect a line up similar to: Tando Jaliens - Chapman - Kisnorbo - Clisby Paartalu Murdocca - Mooy Williams - Kennedy - Koren i think Melling will be very sorely missed this week. Edited March 2, 2015 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 i want to "believe" that we can win this one, but i'm still reeling from the debacle last time. or perhaps its just the same old knowledge that City can be good one week, shite the next. last time around we'd played and beaten Newcastle 5-2 away the game before, only to go down 2-0 with Tando being sent off. mind you, we had Chapman and Hoffman out with Archibald and Wielaart their respectful replacements - Archibald isnt up to it yet and Wielaart was largely out of position in an ageing backline that had come off a 3 day turn around. Melling too was not playing through suspension. at least this time our defensive stocks are stronger. plus Duke ripped us to shreds. Ferreira has performed well for them since signing by all means, but not convinced he is at his best yet so glad to get him now than in four or five weeks. would expect a line up similar to: Tando Jaliens - Chapman - Kisnorbo - Clisby Paartalu Murdocca - Mooy Williams - Kennedy - Koren i think Melling will be very sorely missed this week. I think Baharudin did enough for a start. Clisby was also solid. If were sticking with 4 at the back its not unreasonable to think Kisnorbo may make way and play Chapman and Jaliens with Clisby and Baharudin as fb. Add this we have a game on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 i want to "believe" that we can win this one, but i'm still reeling from the debacle last time. or perhaps its just the same old knowledge that City can be good one week, shite the next. last time around we'd played and beaten Newcastle 5-2 away the game before, only to go down 2-0 with Tando being sent off. mind you, we had Chapman and Hoffman out with Archibald and Wielaart their respectful replacements - Archibald isnt up to it yet and Wielaart was largely out of position in an ageing backline that had come off a 3 day turn around. Melling too was not playing through suspension. at least this time our defensive stocks are stronger. plus Duke ripped us to shreds. Ferreira has performed well for them since signing by all means, but not convinced he is at his best yet so glad to get him now than in four or five weeks. would expect a line up similar to: Tando Jaliens - Chapman - Kisnorbo - Clisby Paartalu Murdocca - Mooy Williams - Kennedy - Koren i think Melling will be very sorely missed this week. I think Safuwan will get the nod over Clisby to be honest. The question is do we start Williams? He has been poor when starting and been better coming off the bench. What about this French kid? Is it all bullshit or are we likely to sign him this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'll tip my hat in the ring and be the optimist and say big win incoming........(for the bookmakers when we all get excited and jump on city to win by 3 plus goals only to be disappointed with a mongrel of a match and a shit result) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 We have three games in under 7 days. Player management will be of utmost importance, so I'm expecting the usual line up this game, but expect it to change slightly for western sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm expecting line up change. Expecting Hoffman to start as he didn't play, Clisby is unknown as he did cop a knock to the knee, Germano to be the wild card either this match or against WSW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm expecting line up change. Expecting Hoffman to start as he didn't play, Clisby is unknown as he did cop a knock to the knee, Germano to be the wild card either this match or against WSW. I thought it was said by JVS that the subbing of Clisby was tactical and not because of an injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I sort of disagree because under Arnold they had a great line up of players, a lot of which are playing overseas or for the NT squad now. I still think as a list, it was weaker than many others. They overperformed even under Arnie for what they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm expecting line up change. Expecting Hoffman to start as he didn't play, Clisby is unknown as he did cop a knock to the knee, Germano to be the wild card either this match or against WSW. I thought it was said by JVS that the subbing of Clisby was tactical and not because of an injury? It was reported during the match that the change was due to a knock to the knee. I didn't watch the presser afterwards so you may be right. Or we could be both be right or wrong for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I sort of disagree because under Arnold they had a great line up of players, a lot of which are playing overseas or for the NT squad now. I still think as a list, it was weaker than many others. They overperformed even under Arnie for what they had. Perhaps they did slightly better than they should have but they did have Ryan, Bojic, Ibini, Sainsbury, Rogic, Mcglinchey amongst other solid Aleague players. To me they seemed like one of the stronger aleague teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) i want to "believe" that we can win this one, but i'm still reeling from the debacle last time. or perhaps its just the same old knowledge that City can be good one week, shite the next. last time around we'd played and beaten Newcastle 5-2 away the game before, only to go down 2-0 with Tando being sent off. mind you, we had Chapman and Hoffman out with Archibald and Wielaart their respectful replacements - Archibald isnt up to it yet and Wielaart was largely out of position in an ageing backline that had come off a 3 day turn around. Melling too was not playing through suspension. at least this time our defensive stocks are stronger. plus Duke ripped us to shreds. Ferreira has performed well for them since signing by all means, but not convinced he is at his best yet so glad to get him now than in four or five weeks. would expect a line up similar to: Tando Jaliens - Chapman - Kisnorbo - Clisby Paartalu Murdocca - Mooy Williams - Kennedy - Koren i think Melling will be very sorely missed this week. I think Safuwan will get the nod over Clisby to be honest. The question is do we start Williams? He has been poor when starting and been better coming off the bench. What about this French kid? Is it all bullshit or are we likely to sign him this week? I think Baharudin did enough for a start. Clisby was also solid. If were sticking with 4 at the back its not unreasonable to think Kisnorbo may make way and play Chapman and Jaliens with Clisby and Baharudin as fb. Add this we have a game on Wednesday. Baharudin has done well, and wouldnt mind if he plays. i do find it ironic that we now have for the second half of the season three more than adequate full backs (plus the Hoff) competing two spaces, whereas in the first half of the season we only had the Hoff (who is serviceable at best). main reason i'd like to see Jailens (and Kisnorbo for that fact) play is the short turnaround. overall, i dont think either player can back up 2 full games so soon. we saw that the last time with our older players when we played CCM. hence, i think that there might greater forces here than to say Baharudin starts against CCM based on form. Edited March 3, 2015 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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