Dylan Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 16 goals in 4 games. A League goal scoring records tumbling welcome to anti football. I want to win this more than the derby 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Lols I'll be there for it. Anyone traveling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Maclaren has just gone off injured 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Petrat goes bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 it will be the easiest of victories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 hope clisby breaks broich's tibia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Going to be an interesting week at training. Hughes & Melling should be desperate to get into the side (maybe Zullo too), with the starting XI equally keen to keep their spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 26 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Going to be an interesting week at training. Hughes & Melling should be desperate to get into the side (maybe Zullo too), with the starting XI equally keen to keep their spots. I agree. What I want to know whether Melling was dropped altogether because of form/crippling Chapman or whether the knocks that he suffered last week were more severe than was let on and he was rested/out injured. At least with Hughes, it appears that he has not suffered any setbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperfuzz Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 surely Melling would have been at least a bench an inclusion if not for the knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronAV11 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 2 hours ago, NewConvert said: I agree. What I want to know whether Melling was dropped altogether because of form/crippling Chapman or whether the knocks that he suffered last week were more severe than was let on and he was rested/out injured. At least with Hughes, it appears that he has not suffered any setbacks. In the press conference after the derby JVS said Melling wasn't fit to play, didn't get through the week of training but was close. Should be back against Brisbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 14 minutes ago, hyperfuzz said: surely Melling would have been at least a bench an inclusion if not for the knock. FWIW, I saw Melling wandering around one of the aisles with Gameiro (who was on crutches) after the game, which I inferred to be a sign that he was injured as well. Surely he gets a spot on the bench at least, if he was ok to play, given that he's not exactly a one-dimensional player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Anyone going to the imp to watch this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 1 hour ago, HeartOfCity said: Anyone going to the imp to watch this? You are making an early start...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecguymer Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 1 hour ago, HeartOfCity said: Anyone going to the imp to watch this? I'd consider it, depending on what my wallet says on the day.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: You are making an early start...... Hectic time of the year man, gotta pencil shit in before the Mrs does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfc_10 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Pretty sure Maclaren will be out for them, got injured last night against CCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) We should start with a 5 3 1 1 anti football formation, play defensive, and then bring Bruno, Mooy and Novillo on at the 60 min mark and smash them 4-0 Edited December 21, 2015 by playmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just now, NewConvert said: I agree. What I want to know whether Melling was dropped altogether because of form/crippling Chapman or whether the knocks that he suffered last week were more severe than was let on and he was rested/out injured. At least with Hughes, it appears that he has not suffered any setbacks. Melling was taken out of the matchday squad as the knee injury was not quite as minimal as first thought but he hopes to be back next week. This from the man himself spoke to him at the game on Sat night. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 5 hours ago, playmaker said: We should start with a 5 3 1 1 anti football formation, play defensive, and then bring Bruno, Mooy and Novillo on at the 60 min mark and smash them 4-0 Not anti football enough 10-0-0-0 pls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Brisbane have one of the most derro keepers in the league how are they second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 On 20 December 2015 at 10:11 AM, SF33 said: FWIW, I saw Melling wandering around one of the aisles with Gameiro (who was on crutches) after the game, which I inferred to be a sign that he was injured as well. Surely he gets a spot on the bench at least, if he was ok to play, given that he's not exactly a one-dimensional player. Yeah I saw him walking around the stadium before the game with Dekker, remember hearin something about fitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 No change from the starting 11 from last week IMO Everyone deserves to keep their spot Melling to replace Espindola on bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 hope we roll 'em 3-0 whatever little respect I had for Aloisi even after his debacle with us has been lost with his dumb as fuck anti-football comments, we need to win this so badly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looking forward to this. Agree we should keep the same XI: -----------------Sorensen---------------- Franjic--Kisnorbo--Clisby--Garuccio ------------Retre------Paartalu---------- -------------------Mooy-------------------- Mauk----------Fornaroli---------Novillo Bench: Velaphi, Hughes, Melling, Koren, Williams Even our bench is looking impressively strong. The likes of Michael Zullo may not even make the bench, even if he's fully fit. That's a big indicator of how much the team has grown and improved from the opening rounds of this season. I don't see Mooy and Fornaroli being uninvolved in the goals for 2 weeks in a row, so I'm keen to see them make an impact. And then what will be interesting is which players kick on from the Derby and continue to show good form, players such as Mauk, Garuccio, Retre, Clisby, Sorensen. I'm tipping the goal-scorers Mauk and Retre to back up with good performances. All up though just keen to see the team continue with the positive momentum, and I reckon the fierce competition for spots will help that happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-citys-antifootball-days-are-over-says-roars-thomas-broich-20151223-glubzc.html#ixzz3v98Ksoq1 Melbourne City's anti-football days are over, says Roar's Thomas Broich Date December 23, 2015 - 6:30PMSydney Brisbane won't be expecting any "anti-football" from Melbourne City this time around, with star Thomas Broich predicting a free-flowing game with the A-League's hottest side. A resurgent City return to the relaid Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, five weeks after coach John Aloisi savaged them for their perceived cynical, foul-ridden play during November's 1-1 draw between the sides. Since then John van 't Schip's cashed-up outfit have gone on a goal-scoring rampage, netting 16 over a four-match winning streak including last weekend's thrilling 2-1 derby triumph over Melbourne Victory. Thomas Broich: "I expect a game of tennis – they attack, we attack. It should be entertaining to watch." Photo: Getty Images Broich predicted a very different affair when second-placed Roar host City, only a point behind in third. "You've got to understand that back then they weren't in the position they are now," he said on Wednesday. "They needed points more than anything. "Now it's a whole different story, it's a team full of confidence. They play free-flowing football now, so that's a thing of the past and I don't expect a game similar to last time. "I expect a game of tennis – they attack, we attack. It should be entertaining to watch." For Broich, it will present another opportunity to take on former teammate Ivan Franjic. The playmaker predicted "mind games" aplenty with defender Franjic, as the two know each others' games all too well. He also hoped to score an elusive goal, having gotten into dangerous positions this season but not found the back of the net. The 34-year-old German has had five assists, including one on Sunday when he provided the well-placed ball that set Dimitri Petratos off to score the winner against Central Coast. "It's nice to get all these assists, but I'd love to score," Broich said. "It's not for lack of trying, trust me. I'm getting into decent positions lately, and I think goals are going to come." Brisbane will be without midfielder Steve Lustica, who will be out for at least a week with a small abdominal tear. But hotshot striker Jamie Maclaren will likely be fine to feature despite shin bruising from a knock during the Mariners game. And Broich said Brisbane were not afraid of City's recent exploits, and would not sacrifice their attack-minded style on Sunday. "We've got our structure, and we're going to play to our structure," he said. "We're a lot more solid defensively this season. "At the same time we're still keeping the ball quite well and creating a lot of chances, and that's not going to change against City. "We all know that they're in great form, but we also know we can hurt them. That's our main focus." AAP ______________________________________________________________ I think I've decoded what the German maestro said in this article: 1/ JA's "anti-football" jibe was bollocks and City is a classy outfit 2/ #JAOUT 3/ We're gonna lose 4/ City will beat a team above them 5/ I like strudel Edited December 23, 2015 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 5 hours ago, Murfy1 said: Looking forward to this. Agree we should keep the same XI: -----------------Sorensen---------------- Franjic--Kisnorbo--Clisby--Garuccio ------------Retre------Paartalu---------- -------------------Mooy-------------------- Mauk----------Fornaroli---------Novillo Bench: Velaphi, Hughes, Melling, Koren, Williams Even our bench is looking impressively strong. The likes of Michael Zullo may not even make the bench, even if he's fully fit. That's a big indicator of how much the team has grown and improved from the opening rounds of this season. I don't see Mooy and Fornaroli being uninvolved in the goals for 2 weeks in a row, so I'm keen to see them make an impact. And then what will be interesting is which players kick on from the Derby and continue to show good form, players such as Mauk, Garuccio, Retre, Clisby, Sorensen. I'm tipping the goal-scorers Mauk and Retre to back up with good performances. All up though just keen to see the team continue with the positive momentum, and I reckon the fierce competition for spots will help that happen. The gooch had a good game last week, but i just don't trust him to consistently put in good shifts at LB, he's always been better being played on the wing, so i think eventually zullo will take his starting spot (if he ever gets healthy) It's tough regarding zullo, because whilst i think he should always be in the team when fit, who do you drop? Obviously you'd play him off the bench this week if fit, do you drop willo? Or hughes? just a tough, tough decision this week for jvs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Definitely believe either Clisby or Melling should partner Kisnorbo in the back this week. Even whilst Brisbane are missing Maclaren, the speed of Solorzano and Petratos will be dangerous if Hughes partners Kisnorbo. 1 minute ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Definitely believe either Clisby or Melling should partner Kisnorbo in the back this week. Even whilst Brisbane are missing Maclaren, the speed of Solorzano and Petratos will be dangerous if Hughes partners Kisnorbo. Not too mention Henrique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 7 hours ago, kingofhearts said: The gooch had a good game last week, but i just don't trust him to consistently put in good shifts at LB, he's always been better being played on the wing, so i think eventually zullo will take his starting spot (if he ever gets healthy) It's tough regarding zullo, because whilst i think he should always be in the team when fit, who do you drop? Obviously you'd play him off the bench this week if fit, do you drop willo? Or hughes? just a tough, tough decision this week for jvs. This is probably the main factor that's making me feel buyont about the rest of the season. 5 or 6 decent players on the bench that in seasons past would be definite starters. Zullo Melling Hughes Williams Koren are imo definite starting players. So what it's doing it's pushing players like Clisby Garrucio Mauk and Paartalu to maintain their spots. It's how a proper side should be. Next 3 games Brisbane, Sydney and WSW will for me prove if this is more than our annual streak. 2 are home so if we can get 7 points or better we are the real deal. So id be happy with a point again against Mr Anti football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Williams a starting player? You are havin' a laff. A forward who (almost) literally can't shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Suncorp has a new surface, looking fantastic ahead of our match on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 The thread title triggered something Shakespeareian in my brain. i can it see it now, Aloisi (Macbeth) peering from the corporate boxes (parapets) watching tuna-Mooy-Novillo warm up with some beautiful 1 touch football "arrgh Anti-Football (Birnam Wood) hath come to Suncorp (Dunsinane)" Fornaroli will play the role of Macduff, putting the tyrant's forces to the sword and thus starting the end of the Aloisi's (Macbeth's) brief reign as coach (King) in Brisbane (Scotland). notes: 1.Apologises to William Shakespeare. 2. Ok I admit it, strange stuff comes out of my head sometimes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 2 minutes ago, Shahanga said: The thread title triggered something Shakespeareian in my brain. i can it see it now, Aloisi (Macbeth) peering from the corporate boxes (parapets) watching tuna-Mooy-Novillo warm up with some beautiful 1 touch football "arrgh Anti-Football (Birnam Wood) hath come to Suncorp (Dunsinane)" Fornaroli will play the role of Macduff, putting the tyrant's forces to the sword and thus starting the end of the Aloisi's (Macbeth's) brief reign as coach (King) in Brisbane (Scotland). notes: 1.Apologises to William Shakespeare. 2. Ok I admit it, strange stuff comes out of my head sometimes. Haha. Too much eggnog mate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 3 minutes ago, KSK_47 said: Haha. Too much eggnog mate Not enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Just now, Jovan said: Not enough. Its a delicate balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 If anyone is going to this game can you pls tell corona that he is an awful, tasteless beer for wankers -with or without the lemon. Cheers 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecguymer Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: The thread title triggered something Shakespeareian in my brain. i can it see it now, Aloisi (Macbeth) peering from the corporate boxes (parapets) watching tuna-Mooy-Novillo warm up with some beautiful 1 touch football "arrgh Anti-Football (Birnam Wood) hath come to Suncorp (Dunsinane)" Fornaroli will play the role of Macduff, putting the tyrant's forces to the sword and thus starting the end of the Aloisi's (Macbeth's) brief reign as coach (King) in Brisbane (Scotland). notes: 1.Apologises to William Shakespeare. 2. Ok I admit it, strange stuff comes out of my head sometimes. .....so....everyone's going to die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Squads are in, Espindola not selected, Melling, Millar and Zinni in, two to be omitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Team News: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City image: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/di/library/Melbourne_Heart/a3/2f/team-news_11ch2j0c4ujb21rnziskdrx227.png?t=-775831383 Thursday, 24 December 2015 - @MelbourneCity . Comments The teams are in for Sunday’s 2nd vs 3rd clash with Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. See who’s in and who’s out of this week’s side! After last week’s Melbourne Derby win, John van’t Schip’s men will come into the contest relatively unchanged with Hernan Espindola dropping out of the extended side to make room for fellow young gun Matt Millar. A handful of minutes for Aaron Hughes in the Derby gave the Northern Irishman crucial game time and van’t Schip will have yet another selection dilemma on his hands after the impressive performance of Jack Clisby at centre back against Victory. With doubt surrounding the fitness of Jamie Maclaren and Steve Lustica this week, the latter looks to have succumbed to injury with an abdominal strain that will see him out of John Aloisi’s squad for two weeks. The Roar see the return of a young trio Devante Clut, Brandon Borrello and Corey Brown to the extended side with all three likely to make the final 16 before kick-off. Sunday, 27 December 2015 Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne City FC Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Kick-Off: 6:00 PM (Local) (7:00 PM (AEDT)) Referee: Jarred Gillett Assistant Referee 1: Nathan MacDonald Assistant Referee 2: Ashley Beecham Fourth Official: Alex King TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 7.00pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand) Radio Broadcast: 612 ABC Brisbane, 774 ABC Melbourne, ABC Local Radio Qld, ABC Local Radio Vic, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #BRIvMCY To purchase tickets visit www.a-league.com.au/tickets Brisbane Roar FC squad: 3. Shane STEFANUTTO, 5. Corey BROWN, 7. CORONA, 9. Jamie MACLAREN, 10. HENRIQUE, 11. Jean Carlos SOLORZANO, 13. Jade NORTH, 14. Daniel BOWLES, 15. James DONACHIE, 16. Devante CLUT, 17. Matt McKAY (c), 18. Javier HERVAS, 19. Jack HINGERT, 21. Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22. Thomas BROICH, 23. Dimitri PETRATOS, 28. Brandon BORRELLO, 36. Andre JANNESE (gk) **two to be omitted** Ins: 5. Corey BROWN, 16. Devante CLUT, 28. Brandon BORRELLO (all promoted) Outs: 8. Steven LUSTICA (abdominal strain, 2 weeks) Unavailable: - Melbourne City FC Squad: 1. Thomas SORENSEN (GK), 3. Aaron HUGHES, 5. Ivan FRANJIC, 6. Erik PAARTALU, 8. Aaron MOOY, 9. Harry NOVILLO, 10. Robert KOREN, 15. David WILLIAMS, 18. Paulo RETRE, 19. Ben GARUCCIO, 20. Tando VELAPHI (GK), 21. Stefan MAUK, 22. Jack CLISBY, 23. Bruno FORNAROLI, 24. Patrick KISNORBO, 25. Jacob MELING, 34.Stefan ZINNI and 36. Matt MILLAR **two to be omitted** Ins: 25. Jacob MELLING (promoted), 34. Stefan ZINNI (promoted) and 36. Matt MILLAR (promoted) Outs: 30. Hernan ESPINDOLA (not selected) Unavailable: 4. Connor CHAPMAN (knee – 2-3 months), 7. Corey GAMEIRO (knee – 2-3 months), 14. James BROWN (foot - 2 weeks), 26. Marc MARINO (knee - 3 weeks) image: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/i/FFA/layout/social/fb-main.png 0 image: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/i/FFA/layout/social/twitter-main.png image: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/i/FFA/layout/social/share-main.png 0 Read more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/team-news-brisbane-roar-v-melbourne-city/11qhthti2rbis1ng15v1qed3v9#BEKXYoCski4l3vmm.99 Edited December 24, 2015 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 I want to know how Zullo is going. Based on what the club has said in the past about players that aren't on the injury or squad list it means he's recovered and is now gaining fitness for games. He's been in some of the pictures of the team walking out for training so he mustn't be far away. I'd assume the club, like with other players, isn't going to rush him back. In saying all that it'd make things so much easier if the club actually communicates with members on these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 11 minutes ago, ecguymer said: .....so....everyone's going to die? Does everyone die in Macbeth? For those who spent English class thinking about football, Macbeth was slain by Macduff. Now Macbeth was very confident in battle as the soothsayer told him that "no man born of woman" could kill him. "Unluckily" for him Macduff was born of a Caesarian section, enough of a technicality for the soothsayer. Even I considered that working that in to my analogy was taking things a bit far (apart from the unlucky bit, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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