knutty Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Ugh such a danger game now, if we lose we could possibly drop to 6th. So I hope the lads actually show up and really fight for this more then any other game so far this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 1 hour ago, knutty said: Ugh such a danger game now, if we lose we could possibly drop to 6th. So I hope the lads actually show up and really fight for this more then any other game so far this season. And the higher the chances of CFG sacking Jvs.. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 We desperately need Wilkinson to play in this game. Not only to solidify our back line but because we need Malik in as DM. And if he's there he needs to step up big time compared to the last few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Unable to watch the game... pencil in the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, cadete said: Unable to watch the game... pencil in the win. TBH I'd take Grimes over the stress of a derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just now, thisphantomfortress said: TBH I'd take Grimes over the stress of a derby My thoughts exactly TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 JVS to pull a convincing win out of his arse, traditionally concede a goal, the gypsy Albanian will have a bitch for not getting a penalty so a 3-1 win. Next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 It be interesting to see how Mooy goes because Popovic knew just how to contain him and likewise last Sunday he also seemed ineffective and like he was trying to do much with the ball... however he obv was not receiving much assistance from the other Central Midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 23 hours ago, SF33 said: We've been here before. It's a Michael Corleone game. Just when we think we're out, they pull us back in. City 3-1. Having said that, someone raised a good point earlier: when was the last time that a derby was drawn? It's been ages. Just about due... It was my first A-League match attended, first derby i've watched. nil-nil @ Etihad Stadium during the 2011/2012 season i think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 On 2/7/2016 at 7:28 PM, hakz7 said: How we SHOULD lineup: Sorensen Franjic Kisnorbo Wilkinson Zullo Malik Caceres Mooy Fitzgerald Fornaroli Novillo Fitzy gave a decent assist when he came on and made good impact. Could even play Garuccio on either wing. Coach: Anyone but JVS Ticker Decent side on paper. Would shake up the Tards if played to this formation as long as Franjshit and Zullo don't meander up the pitch and leave little cover behind them. Caceres would need to lend support to Malik and Mooy to have free rein to wander up the pitch to lay off passes to Fitzy, Tuna and Harry. This game is really any ones for the taking if they want it badly enough - nothing in it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I just want the Albanian gypsy to eat Fornarolli's shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 6 hours ago, Tony999 said: I just want the Albanian gypsy to eat Fornarolli's shit He would if you pay him enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Tony999 said: I just want the Albanian gypsy to eat Fornarolli's shit There are plenty of other ways to have a go at Berisha. There is no need to bring racial slurs into it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Tony999 said: I just want the Albanian gypsy to eat Fornarolli's shit There are many criticisms that can be levelled at the man but his race is the lowest of them. Lift your game you're better than that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Take it is easy Tony. Calling him an Albanian is way out of line. Edited February 9, 2016 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thisphantomfortress Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, n i k o said: Take it is easy Tony. Calling him an Albanian is way out of line. Am more concerned about Gypsy which is clearly being used in a derogatory way. The guy clearly isn't Romani. In fact he was a refugee from Kosovo raised in a time when racial tensions were incredibly high and has clearly been persecuted for his racial heritage before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 3 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: There are many criticisms that can be levelled at the man but his race is the lowest of them. Lift your game you're better than that. Given every time he mention's the RBB or WSW he throws in a comment about ISIS sympathizers I'd say no, he's not better than that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) so we can't call the cunt a gypsy anymore? Edited February 10, 2016 by Thrillhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: so we can't call the cunt a gypsy anymore? Go up to a Romani person and call them a gypsy. See what happens, you'll get your answer Edited February 10, 2016 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 18 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Am more concerned about Gypsy which is clearly being used in a derogatory way. The guy clearly isn't Romani. In fact he was a refugee from Kosovo raised in a time when racial tensions were incredibly high and has clearly been persecuted for his racial heritage before. Well aware. Im also well aware of the over sensitivity to any comment that's ever present in this day and age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, Dylan said: Go up to a Romani person and call them a gypsy. See what happens, you'll get your answer My mum used to get called Gypsy at school for being Eastern European. Call any Eastern European Gypsy to their face and you'll soon find out how offended some people will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 8 minutes ago, n i k o said: Well aware. Im also well aware of the over sensitivity to any comment that's ever present in this day and age. Yeah, it's a shame people can't playfully throw around derogatory racial slurs/terms nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Gypsies are commonly associated with crime and scams. Berisha has scammed the referee more times than he can count. He also stole a grand final, Glory supporters definitely see the bloke as a criminal. Edit: still wouldn't call the bloke a gypsy but he is definitely a cunt of the highest order. Edited February 10, 2016 by loriente 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 23 minutes ago, loriente said: Gypsies are commonly associated with crime and scams. Berisha has scammed the referee more times than he can count. He also stole a grand final, Glory supporters definitely see the bloke as a criminal. Edit: still wouldn't call the bloke a gypsy but he is definitely a cunt of the highest order. Guy rocks a Fudged Up Haircut from Big Brother Season Two just pay him out for that criminal offence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 hour ago, n i k o said: Take it is easy Tony. Calling him an Albanian is way out of line. Well he is Albanian after all. The gypsy part, I probably did go a little far there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 hour ago, loriente said: Gypsies are commonly associated with crime and scams. Berisha has scammed the referee more times than he can count. He also stole a grand final, Glory supporters definitely see the bloke as a criminal. Edit: still wouldn't call the bloke a gypsy but he is definitely a cunt of the highest order. Oh dear, a cunt is highly desirable and most men are trying to get as much of it as possible so I wouldn't talk up his desirability by calling him a cunt. More of a cheat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Excluding the Semi-Final loss last season, Head-to-Head we're: 6W - 4D - 7L. We must win this to square the ledger! If we only look at the 9 times we played at AAMI Park however: 5W - 1D - 3L so hopefully we keep this form at 'Home' going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 i would've loved to see a back 3 of Kisnorbo-Wilkinson-Hughes this week. I'm keen to see how Malik goes in the midfield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Kisnorbo gives me absolutely no confidence whatsoever in any position other than Centre-Back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Will hughes be back this week? I'd be happy to have Wilkinson and Kisnorbo as our starting CB's and hughes off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 46 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Will hughes be back this week? I'd be happy to have Wilkinson and Kisnorbo as our starting CB's and hughes off the bench. apparently he still has 'muscle soreness'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, belaguttman said: apparently he still has 'muscle soreness'. Must have sore glutes from sitting around so much Edited February 10, 2016 by kingofhearts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Must have a sore ass muscle from sitting around so much perhaps he finds that JVS' coaching gives him a pain in the neck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I can't see a 3-5-2 system resulting in anything but a loss. Franjic and Zullo don't have the engines to get up and down the pitch. And clearly there's some serious lack of cohesion amongst out back three when we play like this. Make a change JVS. Play a 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield with Mooy as number 10 Malik number 6 Caceras and Retre will play beside them and provide passing options for these two but most importantly be able to drop into the fullback positions should either Franjic or Zullo push up the wing. Edited February 10, 2016 by n i k o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Melbourne derby: City must play like Wanderers to beat Victory, says Michael Zullo February 10, 2016 Michael Lynch Melbourne City need to adopt the Western Sydney Wanderers game plan if they are to stifle Melbourne Victory's attacking threat and earn three precious points in Saturday night's Melbourne derby, says the club's Socceroo defender Michael Zullo. Tony Popovic's Wanderers team came to Etihad Stadium last Saturday night and dominated Victory all over the pitch for long periods in a manner rarely achieved by visiting teams at the home of the champions. Saturday night's derby is a home game for City, so it will be played at AAMI Park – but the key to success will be the same. Deny Victory time and space to play out from the back, press hard and stop them building attacks in midfield and getting their dangerous wide players on the ball. "A derby is a very unique experience all across the world. It doesn't matter if Victory has lost the last six and were bottom of the table. It's almost like a grand final kind of atmosphere and experience," Zullo, who is now fully fit and playing on the left side of City's five man defence as an attacking full back. "We need to come out of the gates flying, which is different to how we played against Newcastle," (where City were surprisingly lacklustre in an unexpected 2-1 defeat at the weekend). "We need to do what Western Sydney did to them, be aggressive, kind of boss them around the field and exert ourselves without getting over-excited. We really need to show who is the real title contender. "I think this game can go a long way to defining the rest of our season." Western Sydney have some physically imposing players who were able to get in Victory's face. But the diminutive Zullo insists that asserting yourself on a soccer pitch doesn't always have to be about sheer size or strength. "You don't have to be the biggest or strongest player to assert yourself physically, as much as that seems like a strange concept. "Asserting ourselves physically might be not giving them an inch of space on the ball, not an extra second of time. It might be getting in their faces, not letting them play their game. I think we definitely have the players to do that, when it comes to absolutely destroying their game plan." The key is to work as hard and with the same intensity as the Wanderers. "It's been our motto all season to hamper teams as much as possible and make life really difficult for them. If we do that we can definitely take control of the game. "This is a massive game for a lot of reasons. There is pride on the line in terms of the derby, Melbourne are equal with us on points." City have been boosted by the signing of Socceroo defender Alex Wilkinson on a deal until the end of the season and Zullo is confident he will bring stability to the City rearguard which has kept only one clean sheet this season. "It's something we wanted to rectify, the amount of goals we have been conceding. He is a top signing for us. I think he is going to go a long way to provide leadership on and off the field and quality at the back as well." Paulo Retre has had something of a break through season and he is one of a handful of former Victory players to have crossed to City and taken part in the derby. Retre scored in the last derby against his former club – for whom he never made a senior A-League appearance – and would love to get the chance to start again. He believes City's flexibility in their tactical approach – coach John van 't Schip has alternated between a 3-5-2 (5-3-2) and a 4-3-3 set up this season only adds to their chances. "Tactically it's going to be a lot easier to switch over rather than just play the same formation. It's worked well for us this season." http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city/melbourne-derby-city-must-play-like-wanderers-to-beat-victory-says-michael-zullo-20160210-gmq58s.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 @Murfy1 you either spend every minute of your life looking for Melbourne City articles or you have a fantastic news aggregator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 23 minutes ago, belaguttman said: @Murfy1 you either spend every minute of your life looking for Melbourne City articles or you have a fantastic news aggregator 23 minutes ago, belaguttman said: @Murfy1 you either spend every minute of your life looking for Melbourne City articles or you have a fantastic news Probably both. Not sure what happened there apologies 23 minutes ago, belaguttman said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 So I wonder if the team is going to turn up this week? Am pretty sick of thinking that I can tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 9 hours ago, belaguttman said: @Murfy1 you either spend every minute of your life looking for Melbourne City articles or you have a fantastic news aggregator Having met him IRL, albeit briefly, he seemed like the type who would have a sweet aggregator. That's what I'd put my money on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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