MHFC-FAN Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 Only a couple more sleeps to our first ever ACL hit out. We'll be playing 9pm AEDT and the game is being played in Leo Stadium in Bangkok. Pathum United won the Thai premier league last season and they are about to finish second this season. Believe they will likely be the strongest competitors in the group but I think we can beat them. Hoping for a win first out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 It's really impossible to predict anything without seeing the opponent first. They are the host. Based on Socceroos struggle in away matches, there are lots of uncertainty. Go City! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 A little more info on Pathum United. They play a 4-2-3-1 formation and they typically play 3 visa players in the starting 11. Singaporean Fandi in defence, Brazilian Diogo (scored 9 goals and 2 assists) as winger and another Singaporean Ikshan as lone striker. Yet their leading goalscorer is their Thai forward Kanitsribampen with 10 goals and 6 assists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Imtellingyou said: It's really impossible to predict anything without seeing the opponent first. They are the host. Based on Socceroos struggle in away matches, there are lots of uncertainty. Go City! And they're playing on their home ground, in front of their own fans, and of course acclimatised. We've got injuries and a COVID cloud hanging over us. Everything in their favour. But when the going gets tough the tough get going. So we can do it. Heads held high, play for the colours, the club, the supporters back home. City for ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: And they're playing on their home ground, in front of their own fans, and of course acclimatised. We've got injuries and a COVID cloud hanging over us. Everything in their favour. But when the going gets tough the tough get going. So we can do it. Heads held high, play for the colours, the club, the supporters back home. City for ever! I reckon the main advantage they have is playing is playing in front of their home fans and being used to the conditions. Otherwise I believe we will have them covered on the pitch... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 I reackon it will be good game to see where we are at. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-aram92 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Might be a dumb question but is this game on Paramount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 42 minutes ago, K-aram92 said: Might be a dumb question but is this game on Paramount? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Game Day! Historic game for the club, hopefully it's memorable. (Also anyone know where I can download ics calendar files for our ACL games?) Edited April 14, 2022 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 1 hour ago, haz said: (Also anyone know where I can download ics calendar files for our ACL games?) Use ForMob, by far best app currently. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 3 hours ago, haz said: Game Day! Historic game for the club, hopefully it's memorable. (Also anyone know where I can download ics calendar files for our ACL games?) Anyone else watch the PK/Jamo presser? I watched a bit. Jamo seemed his usual self but PK wasn't very, shall we say, positive? As per @Jovan in the "Player Injuries" thread I hope he's thought this through and has prepared contingencies for the climate and for injuries and is willing to be more flexible in his approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 A 6.00 p.m. KO seems to be a bit unnecessary doesn't it? Really loading the dice in BGP's favour. Why not 8.00 pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jw1739 said: A 6.00 p.m. KO seems to be a bit unnecessary doesn't it? Really loading the dice in BGP's favour. Why not 8.00 pm? Aren’t we playing at 9:00pm? Edit: never mind, you are talking local times. Edited April 14, 2022 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Aren’t we playing at 9:00pm? 6pm local time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 49 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Anyone else watch the PK/Jamo presser? I watched a bit. Jamo seemed his usual self but PK wasn't very, shall we say, positive? As per @Jovan in the "Player Injuries" thread I hope he's thought this through and has prepared contingencies for the climate and for injuries and is willing to be more flexible in his approach. You'd get a better response from a hungry goat than PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Jovan said: 6pm local time. The ground has floodlights. Can't see any reason to KO at 6.00 pm. Unless it's dictated by TV/streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 46 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The ground has floodlights. Can't see any reason to KO at 6.00 pm. Unless it's dictated by TV/streaming. Maybe they know their only advantage is playing in the heat. Want to cook us and win when we are buggered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Let's go boys, we got thissss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 All the matches in Group G are being played at this stadium, with kick-offs at 6.00 pm or 9.00 pm local time. We've copped the early KO for our first match, so it's "in at the deep end." I really would be comfortable if we could come out of this with a draw. We're going to have to be sharp at the back - absolutely no fuck-ups tonight. I reckon they'll try to get ahead early and then make us chase the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, jw1739 said: All the matches in Group G are being played at this stadium, with kick-offs at 6.00 pm or 9.00 pm local time. We've copped the early KO for our first match, so it's "in at the deep end." I really would be comfortable if we could come out of this with a draw. We're going to have to be sharp at the back - absolutely no fuck-ups tonight. I reckon they'll try to get ahead early and then make us chase the ball. Yeah we're definitely playing in the peak heat at 6pm. They will be well conditioned to cope with the climate and the Thai players are generally fairly agile/fast so it will be a challenge. Ideally a win would be great but a draw bare minimum given we may be contending with these guys to get through the group... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) If we are going to get results and get out of this group then we need to be sound defensively. Starting with Glover. IMO our progression lies in his hands (pun intended). So far this season he hasn't been consistent enough, and this is compared to his best, late last season. Just as he has a howler in his locker he also has great games. In front of him we need Reis and Good available every game. Although Jamo was shit in the Derby and arguably responsible for our shitness, he is so important to how we play. Bos has been a revelation but an in form Jamo makes us so solid. Jenkinson has been serviceable and probably will need to be at his best every game, but playing an undercooked Galloway would be recipe for disaster. So for me these 5 blokes need to be at their best every game every minute for us to get out of the group, and you know what, I reackon they will be. I'm fully confident tonight will be something we will look back on and remember, (Hopefully for the right reasons) Edited April 15, 2022 by Jovan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) Everyone needs to keep their heads too. Especially Jamo because he's prone to mouth off at the ref. Also we need to watch our tackling because BG Pathum will be milking everything they can squeeze out the the ref. BTW, do we know who will be reffing? Is there VAR in the ACL? Edited April 15, 2022 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: BTW, do we know who will be reffing? Nope. Probably listed when teams are named. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) Are we sure on the KO time? Jamo is quoted as saying that "we are waiting for 9 o'clock." He would surely be quoting local time, not AEST? Club tweet. But here it says 9.00 pm AEST https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/acl-champions-league-group-stage-fixture-confirmed. I'm confused even if no-one else is... Edited April 15, 2022 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Are we sure on the KO time? Jamo is quoted as saying that "we are waiting for 9 o'clock." He would surely be quoting local time, not AEST? Club tweet. But here it says 9.00 pm AEST https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/acl-champions-league-group-stage-fixture-confirmed. I'm confused even if no-one else is... Definitely 9PM our time. Edited April 15, 2022 by malloy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 It's still not listed on P+. We should just tune in at 9pm. They are currently showing some other group match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kingofhearts Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Line ups pretty solid ( for who.we have available anyway) Hoping to see a big game out of gomulka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Be good to know what time coverage starts. 1/2hour b4 kick off and I'm watching a Paramount icon bounce around the screen. Is it on 10 play as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Valadon on the bench for us, don’t think I’ve come across that name before - what do we know about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: Be good to know what time coverage starts. 1/2hour b4 kick off and I'm watching a Paramount icon bounce around the screen. Is it on 10 play as well? Do you expect anything less from paramount? I'm totally expecting them to show the Shandon vs Daegu game instead of ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: Be good to know what time coverage starts. 1/2hour b4 kick off and I'm watching a Paramount icon bounce around the screen. Is it on 10 play as well? 10 plays says streaming starts at 8:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Picture is crap and the commentator is a muppet but we've started OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) Lol, I can hear our fans singing. Why aren’t there any local fans in the stadium? There seemed to be so few people in the ground. Edited April 15, 2022 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 That should be a card for Gomulka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Their counter attacking looks dangerous AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 What a fucking belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 What a strike by Nabout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 What a hit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Just now, Tommykins said: What a fucking belter. I didn’t think Nabbout had a left foot! Always goes with the outside of the right foot when cutting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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