jw1739 Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Deluka said: If games will no longer be played in Melbourne, I hope the final or finals matches we play we get to choose the home venue. Would be so unfair to host a GF in Sydney against Sydney without any say. I don't think we know what might happen yet. Even the two league matches. The latest virus outbreak is a day-by-day issue at this stage. Just a personal opinion, but I doubt we're going to lift the lock-down this week - this is not a "localised" outbreak like the previous ones. I also can't see any proposal to play in Victoria but outside of Melbourne being popular either. The regions won't be keen to have 15,000 Melburnians in their territory - the lockdown is already unpopular. Just has to be "wait and see." The good thing is that we are the Premiers, and we will play ACL. The Championship no longer means anything except local prestige. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: I don't think we know what might happen yet. Even the two league matches. The latest virus outbreak is a day-by-day issue at this stage. Just a personal opinion, but I doubt we're going to lift the lock-down this week - this is not a "localised" outbreak like the previous ones. I also can't see any proposal to play in Victoria but outside of Melbourne being popular either. The regions won't be keen to have 15,000 Melburnians in their territory - the lockdown is already unpopular. Just has to be "wait and see." The good thing is that we are the Premiers, and we will play ACL. The Championship no longer means anything except local prestige. I think you may be right. It's all looking a wee bit uncertain just now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Our boys in Kuwait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Delta Variant now detected in Melbourne, no links back to HQ anywhere in Australia. Hate to say it but I think we won't see MC in a grand final this year again. Edited June 4, 2021 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, haz said: Delta Variant now detected in Melbourne, no links back to HQ anywhere in Australia. Hate to say it but I think we won't see MC in a grand final this year again. Home semi just confirmed for 18th June at AAMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CityBoyz Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Andrew Nabbout fit in 2-3 weeks any word ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, haz said: Delta Variant now detected in Melbourne, no links back to HQ anywhere in Australia. If this is true this means that after 6 months of no new cases we got 2 unrelated quarantine outbreaks at the same time. Quite a coincidence hey? Waiting for tomorrow, “oh we reclassified those, but today’s new excuse for maintaining the lockdown is ….” Edited June 4, 2021 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) When are the boys due back? Well before the 26th isn’t it? We must be a chance of having at least a couple of them on the bench on the 18th too. Edited June 4, 2021 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Shahanga said: When are the boys due back? Well before the 26th isn’t it? We must be a chance of having at least a couple of them on the bench on the 18th too. Won't they have to go into quarantine? 25 minutes ago, Shahanga said: If this is true this means that after 6 months of no new cases we got 2 unrelated quarantine outbreaks at the same time. Quite a coincidence hey? Waiting for tomorrow, “oh we reclassified those, but today’s new excuse for maintaining the lockdown is ….” Don't forget one of the outbreaks originated in Adelaide. Of course, if we did what is required - extend quarantine to 21 days, and stop "repatriation" flights from a certain country, one of or probably the filthiest in the world (I've been there) mostly if not all people who left Australia of their own free during the pandemic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 47 minutes ago, Shahanga said: When are the boys due back? Well before the 26th isn’t it? We must be a chance of having at least a couple of them on the bench on the 18th too. Unless they leave on the 10th there no Socceroos will be back due to having to hotel quarantine 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: When are the boys due back? Well before the 26th isn’t it? We must be a chance of having at least a couple of them on the bench on the 18th too. Socceroos play Jordan 16th June. So prettymuch out of calculations unless our lockdown is extended and then the finals get extended. So if you love city stand up, oh actually i mean if you love city extend lockdown. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 There's still plenty of time for JMac to be the top scorer in the next two Socceroos matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) It would be interesting to see how many minutes the A- League players are actually getting. Without having much read up onto it; we can cancel the ACL due to hard quarantine regulations upon returning to Australia but we are happy to disturb the league by letting local players go on Socceroo camp? A Socceroo campaign which will predominantly be played by European based players. I’m making the assumption that ACL will also be played in a hub. My critical thinking to simplistic? Edited June 5, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Mr MO said: It would be interesting to see how many minutes the A- League players are actually getting. Without having much read up onto it; we can cancel the ACL due to hard quarantine regulations upon returning to Australia but we are happy to disturb the league by letting local players go on Socceroo camp? A Socceroo campaign which will predominantly be played by European based players. I’m making the assumption that ACL will also be played in a hub. My critical thinking to simplistic? No. IMO the league and FA are pursuing a dangerous policy here. We're either in the ACF or we're not, and it won't take much for the ACF to get riled over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 finals fixtures out now, grand final on a saturday hoping bulls beat ccm so we avoid Brisbane/Adelaide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-aram92 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Thrillhouse said: finals fixtures out now, grand final on a saturday hoping bulls beat ccm so we avoid Brisbane/Adelaide I actually think ccm have the best chance of knocking Sydney off in the semi than any of the other teams. Happy with how it's turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Momentum is clearly shifting; Sydney has reinforced towards the end of the season and are comfortably winning their games. We are the opposite at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Momentum is clearly shifting; Sydney has reinforced towards the end of the season and are comfortably winning their games. We are the opposite at the moment. Wouldn’t say comfortably Brisbane dominated them yesterday and missed 2-3 big chances. There defence is depleted and playing Retre at RB Nooney will have a field day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Wouldn’t say comfortably Brisbane dominated them yesterday and missed 2-3 big chances. There defence is depleted and playing Retre at RB Nooney will have a field day We dominate and draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mr MO said: We dominate and draw. I like our chances against their defence but they still have Wilkinson, scrappy goal we conceded secondary player off a corner Griffiths header a bit tame. Noone to come back, don’t think we will get Nabbout back. Tilio did pretty well at striker without scoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: I like our chances against their defence but they still have Wilkinson, scrappy goal we conceded secondary player off a corner Griffiths header a bit tame. Noone to come back, don’t think we will get Nabbout back. Tilio did pretty well at striker without scoring What makes me nervous; is the fact that Sydney is starting to win games towards the end of the season is clearly no coincidence, they have reinforced. With all the loyalty and youth player concessions they have, clearly they left some money in the kitty as these concessions where available at the start of the season too - so its planned. A fit Nabbout won’t feature again. We actually played well today without winning. Edited June 6, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 There's no question that Sydney have the momentum. They have won their last 5 matches, our last 5 see two wins, two draws and a defeat. We started to lose our momentum with the match against Phoenix, when we conceded a late goal, IMO PK erred in his approach to the match in Brisbane, and if VAR was against us today in the Victory match it was on our side against Central Coast. The Elimination Finals are Central Coast vs. Macarthur, and Brisbane vs. Adelaide. I'm tipping that Central Coast and Brisbane will run out winners there. If so, we will play Brisbane, and Sydney will play Central Coast. With the availability of players as it is, I'm afraid I see the Grand Final being between Sydney and Brisbane, and Sydney to win it. Whatever the season finally delivers, let's not forget that we've had a good one, and it's not been easy for anyone in Melbourne, including footballers. We are the Premiers, we've qualified for the Group stage in the 2022 ACL, we've played some delightful football, scored a bagful against the unmentionables, brought up some good young players, and Jmac will win the Golden Boot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Man, seriously no chance were not winning the semi. We will beat either Brisbane or Adelaide and most likely play Sydney at home in the granny. Tonight's draw was exactly what we needed. We got the jest to get our shit together, a week off then a semi. Im full of confidence, everyone just chill and have faith in how we actually got in this position. We got the seat simples. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jovan said: Man, seriously no chance were not winning the semi. We will beat either Brisbane or Adelaide and most likely play Sydney at home in the granny. Tonight's draw was exactly what we needed. We got the jest to get our shit together, a week off then a semi. Im full of confidence, everyone just chill and have faith in how we actually got in this position. We got the seat simples. And going by PK Atkinson and Nabbout could be back. There back training with main team. So you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 The only thing that fucks up my positivity is if the lockdown extends and our finals are moved to Sydney, could happen but hopefully not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Jovan said: The only thing that fucks up my positivity is if the lockdown extends and our finals are moved to Sydney, could happen but hopefully not. We shouldn't even be in lockdown let alone have it extended. But with these incompetent picks in government who knows... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: We shouldn't even be in lockdown let alone have it extended. But with these incompetent picks in government who knows... I'll let this go, but I'm going to be vigilant on this going forward. Comments on the coronavirus and management thereof and its impact on sport, football, the A-League, Australian football, City matches , attendances etc. etc. are fine in the thread(s) on those subjects. General comments on political, public service, and medical aspects etc., vaccinations and vaccines, preventive measures, conspiracy theories and so on - are all welcome but please into the Coronavirus thread in The Club Room forum. This will help keep the thread boards fairly clean. Thank you. Edited June 7, 2021 by jw1739 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: I'll let this go, but I'm going to be vigilant on this going forward. Comments on the coronavirus and management thereof and its impact on sport, football, the A-League, Australian football, City matches , attendances etc. etc. are fine in the thread(s) on those subjects. General comments on political, public service, and medical aspects etc., vaccinations and vaccines, preventive measures, conspiracy theories and so on - are all welcome but please into the Coronavirus thread in The Club Room forum. This will help keep the thread boards fairly clean. Thank you. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CityBoyz Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Absolute game changer could return Newcastle game but eying off SF. article also says he’s in talks to re-sign with club and wants to just waiting on the new CBA to be finalised. Edited June 7, 2021 by CityBoyz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Absolute game changer could return Newcastle game but eying off SF. article also says he’s in talks to re-sign with club and wants to just waiting on the new CBA to be finalised. "It would be nice to keep everyone..." There's a line to reflect on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, fensaddler said: "It would be nice to keep everyone..." There's a line to reflect on. Don’t think we would be able to. Would you leave a Noone or Nabbout on the bench? Think Nabbout will sign on, Luna hopefully and Berenguer not fussed either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Going by Andy Nabbout interview odds on to be staying https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/press-conference-andrew-nabbout-070621 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Absolute game changer could return Newcastle game but eying off SF. article also says he’s in talks to re-sign with club and wants to just waiting on the new CBA to be finalised. Don't see any point in rushing him to play Newcastle. Very risky and a dead rubber game. Might as well aim for the semi and give him more recovery time and the game actually means something... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Don't see any point in rushing him to play Newcastle. Very risky and a dead rubber game. Might as well aim for the semi and give him more recovery time and the game actually means something... He said he would like a bit of game time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, CityBoyz said: He said he would like a bit of game time Nabbout has been praising the club for getting his body right; yet he’s been on the sideline a fair bit with injuries this season. If I was him I would remain at City try to play a full season for once, then think about big money and other moves. Edited June 7, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Nabbout has been praising the club for getting his body right; yet he’s been on the sideline a fair bit injuries this season. If I was him I would remain at City try to play a full season for once, then think about big money and other moves. He wants to stay at the club as per his interview just waiting on tv rights deal and salary cap to be confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 39 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: He wants to stay at the club as per his interview just waiting on tv rights deal and salary cap to be confirmed I think most of them, if not all, would like to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Anything to suit Sydney 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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