Baka1 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Habibi ole ole ole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Bump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Do we get mooy back for this game? Or is he still gone for another week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Must win against these jobless habibi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 sport on good friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 That's no good. But then again, we are talking about WSW so why would they care about Good Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I'm guessing a lot of City fans wouldn't care about Good Friday either... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Would have traveled there. But it's good Friday. Kalmar to score the winner. Edited March 29, 2015 by Deviant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So, Chapman's back, presumably. Mooy/Baharudin/Melling? Â Another massive game for us, not only to keep/build the advantage over Brisbane, but with four of the teams above us playing each other, we stand a real chance of getting within striking distance of one or two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 impy open on friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 impy open on friday? Surely would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 These are the types of games we just generally struggle with which is concerning.  WSW have nothing to play for but pride, whilst the weight of pressure is on us. This usually creates a nervous situation for our club, especially given its away from home and theres still a lot riding on this match for us. We did it in Sydney when we weren't meant to, but can we win one away from home when we are favourites to do so? We will see.  WSW have also lifted their game up a few notches since we played them last time, which certainly raises a few red flags. Bulut alone is a huge threat (on and off the park ).  I can see us playing a defensive gameplan again, judging on the last few weeks, which isn't wise against WSW. We will need to be on our game in the front 3rd too, taking our chances and running them around to create space and passing opportunities into more attacking positions.  Last time around we just did not make the most of our chances early on and let them into the game. For a side that still has a few threats available to them, thats just not going to cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 These are the types of games we just generally struggle with which is concerning.  WSW have nothing to play for but pride, whilst the weight of pressure is on us. This usually creates a nervous situation for our club, especially given its away from home and theres still a lot riding on this match for us. We did it in Sydney when we weren't meant to, but can we win one away from home when we are favourites to do so? We will see.  WSW have also lifted their game up a few notches since we played them last time, which certainly raises a few red flags. Bulut alone is a huge threat (on and off the park ).  I can see us playing a defensive gameplan again, judging on the last few weeks, which isn't wise against WSW. We will need to be on our game in the front 3rd too, taking our chances and running them around to create space and passing opportunities into more attacking positions.  Last time around we just did not make the most of our chances early on and let them into the game. For a side that still has a few threats available to them, thats just not going to cut it.  I thought that WSW were still in the ACL. In which case they would use the remainder of the A-League season as practice for the ACL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 A win is the only option. Win this and we're pretty much guaranteed a finals spot. Win and we also put a bit of pressure on the rear view mirror of the sides above us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 3-0 win. Next! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 impy open on friday? Surely would be. Surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. hmmm, I thought he still has one more week to serve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. Â He's not the only player to ever get a red card so i wouldnt rule him out just becuase of that. Â In saying that though, i'd be reluctant to change a good thing down back considering we've kept 3 straight clean sheets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Â Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. hmmm, I thought he still has one more week to serve... Â it was a 3 week ban wasnt it? Â He's missed the Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane game already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. I'd still bring him in and move Jaliens to right full back, Safuwan or Clisby left back. I like Clisby's hunger to get forward but he doesn't fill me with confidence with a winger in possession bearing down on him. Saf played well against Thailand as a DM and Thailand's goals came from when he was off the pitch getting treated for a knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. hmmm, I thought he still has one more week to serve... it was a 3 week ban wasnt it? He's missed the Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane game already 3+1 the hearing was after Newcastle game. Still has 1 more week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection.hmmm, I thought he still has one more week to serve...it was a 3 week ban wasnt it? He's missed the Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane game already 3+1 the hearing was after Newcastle game. Still has 1 more week. yeah, that's what I thought too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Jaliens & Kisnorbo's lack of pace will be less of an issue away as we are likely to sit deeper and counter-attack in which case it'll be harder for them to be exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bulut is gunna fuck us up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bulut is gunna fuck us up. ..... unless he commits a crime with his rbb homie's before Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. Â I'd have no problem with Chapman starting on the bench, since the defence has been performing well without him. However, it didn't seem like the opposition got under his skin last time, he just lost the plot. If anyone, it was the referee and that's where his aggression was channeled (the penalty, shortly followed by the non-foul - which shouldn't have mattered anyway - and the subsequent red card). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Â Â Â Â Mixed feelings about starting Chapman. It was against WSW that he got the red and not sure if the Wanderers lads know how to really get under his skin. They are a niggly team with a lot of lip. Whilst I understand the idea of getting back on the horse, Jaliens and PK have combined pretty well in the last few matches so if it ain't broke...... We can't affor another snap - this is one of the more winnable final games. Will be interesting to see the team selection. hmmm, I thought he still has one more week to serve... it was a 3 week ban wasnt it? He's missed the Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane game already 3+1 the hearing was after Newcastle game. Still has 1 more week. yeah, that's what I thought too. Â You thought this for the very good reason that IT'S TRUE! Â Chapman is suspended for one more game. Â He got the mandatory 1 week and sent to the tribunal or whatever it is and they gave him three more. Â it would not go well for Melbourne City if they selected him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bulut is gunna fuck us up. Jaliens and Paddy are gonna squeeze him so tight he'll burst like a juicy pimple. Will be carried off in a wheelie bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 'Norbo to give Bulut the ol' Leeds treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) It will be interesting if Melling is fit enough to return this week.  This is the side I would like to see  Velaphi  Safuwan Jaliens Paddy Clisby  Retre Melling (if not available then Germano) Mooy  Williams Koren (more as a false nine) Novillo  Subs:  Redmayne Germano (if Melling is fit, otherwise he starts, then Paartalu comes in on the bench) Murdocca Kennendy Ramsay   I know my selections will raise a few eyebrows, but I believe that we need to change things about a bit. One to refresh the side, the other to ensure we don't push certain players too much for fear of them getting injured.  Therefore the only change I would make in the back four would be to bring Saf into the RB position. Retre has done well there, but it isn't his best position. However, I would like to see him playing in Paartalu's role as IMO Erik is struggling to make an impact.  It would be nice to see Melling back, and if this happens then I would have Germano on the bench, just to ensure we don't over do it with him. Of course, if Melling isn't fit then Germano would play.  Finally, I know Kennedy started and was responsible for the goal against Brisbane. However, I believe for this game it would be better for him to come off the bench where he may get more room against tiring legs. With no other recognised striker, I would allow Koren a free role to see if he could make an impact with Novillo and Williams using their pace in the wide positions. Edited March 31, 2015 by silva10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) You're hard on Germano there Silva. Surely he keeps his place. In any case I doubt we'd want to throw Melling straight in if he is fit. He can come off the bench. Edited March 31, 2015 by Shahanga 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 You're hard on Germano there Silva. Surely he keeps his place. In any case I doubt we'd want to throw Melling straight in if he is fit. He can come off the bench. Â Well I don't see it as dropping him, rather than ensure he is fighting fit for the play offs. He has struggled with fitness all season and the last two games played 60 and 90 minutes. Just would hate to see him pick up an injury by us pushing him too quickly. Â It seems Melling is unlikely to be fit anyway, so I expect Germano to play. Â FWIW I also expect Paartalu and Kennedy to play, and I feel those two shouldn't start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Â You're hard on Germano there Silva. Surely he keeps his place. In any case I doubt we'd want to throw Melling straight in if he is fit. He can come off the bench. Â Well I don't see it as dropping him, rather than ensure he is fighting fit for the play offs. He has struggled with fitness all season and the last two games played 60 and 90 minutes. Just would hate to see him pick up an injury by us pushing him too quickly. Â It seems Melling is unlikely to be fit anyway, so I expect Germano to play. Â FWIW I also expect Paartalu and Kennedy to play, and I feel those two shouldn't start. Â IMO Germano needs to keep going. Has been awesome in the games he has started. I'd understand being careful with him is a good idea, but consdiering our last 3 games, i'd think we need to really get a result in this game to ensure we realy cement that finals spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 btw is Mooy even back for this game for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 btw is Mooy even back for this game for sure? They haven't said but when I looked at flights and timings I think we would have him arriving at best Friday morning back in Sydney... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Â Â You're hard on Germano there Silva. Surely he keeps his place. In any case I doubt we'd want to throw Melling straight in if he is fit. He can come off the bench. Â Well I don't see it as dropping him, rather than ensure he is fighting fit for the play offs. He has struggled with fitness all season and the last two games played 60 and 90 minutes. Just would hate to see him pick up an injury by us pushing him too quickly. Â It seems Melling is unlikely to be fit anyway, so I expect Germano to play. Â FWIW I also expect Paartalu and Kennedy to play, and I feel those two shouldn't start. Â IMO Germano needs to keep going. Has been awesome in the games he has started. I'd understand being careful with him is a good idea, but consdiering our last 3 games, i'd think we need to really get a result in this game to ensure we realy cement that finals spot. Â Â While his form justifies it, I think Germano has to stay in the team. There is no use nursing him now. He's playing for his future at the club and if he suffers another soft tissue injury between now and the end of our season, I just don't think we can possibly justify keeping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Â Â Â You're hard on Germano there Silva. Surely he keeps his place. In any case I doubt we'd want to throw Melling straight in if he is fit. He can come off the bench. Â Well I don't see it as dropping him, rather than ensure he is fighting fit for the play offs. He has struggled with fitness all season and the last two games played 60 and 90 minutes. Just would hate to see him pick up an injury by us pushing him too quickly. Â It seems Melling is unlikely to be fit anyway, so I expect Germano to play. Â FWIW I also expect Paartalu and Kennedy to play, and I feel those two shouldn't start. Â IMO Germano needs to keep going. Has been awesome in the games he has started. I'd understand being careful with him is a good idea, but consdiering our last 3 games, i'd think we need to really get a result in this game to ensure we realy cement that finals spot. Â Â While his form justifies it, I think Germano has to stay in the team. There is no use nursing him now. He's playing for his future at the club and if he suffers another soft tissue injury between now and the end of our season, I just don't think we can possibly justify keeping him. Â Pains me to say it, but your spot on. Really hope that he doesnt and we find a way to keep this bloke. Â Hes pretty much put Paartalu's selection in the 11 hard to justify atm. Lets hope he keeps it up and stays injury free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 btw is Mooy even back for this game for sure? They haven't said but when I looked at flights and timings I think we would have him arriving at best Friday morning back in Sydney... Get off the plane from Europe and start a match? Would be a big ask, regardless of the player's fitness. Bench at best surely based on that flight info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015   btw is Mooy even back for this game for sure? They haven't said but when I looked at flights and timings I think we would have him arriving at best Friday morning back in Sydney... Get off the plane from Europe and start a match? Would be a big ask, regardless of the player's fitness. Bench at best surely based on that flight info.  If thats the case, he wont play or be in the squad period.  Better to have him fresh and ready to go for Wellington next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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