fensaddler Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 (edited) Hope springs eternal that we might turn up and get something out of this, but we're going to need as many back as possible, and the right formation and approach. Edited March 6 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 15 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Hope springs eternal that we might turn up and get something out of this, but we're going to need as many back as possible, and the right formation and approach. We're 17 points behind them on the table... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/pressure-builds-on-melbourne-city-after-winless-streak-605708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Let's get back to the actual City way of lining up. One DM, an inverted FB playing midfield when not attacking, and two CMs one on left and one right. Fwd to press CBs only. We've gone too far away from heat we used to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted March 4 Author Report Share Posted March 4 Positives, we're at home, it's a Saturday afternoon, and we might have Tilio, Arslan and Leckie all good to go. It's still a big ask given recent form and against a very decent and well organised Nix team, who are deservedly top. Chance to rock up on a holiday weekend and back our team, for better or worse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted March 4 Author Report Share Posted March 4 (edited) However, the weather forecast suggests 37C on Saturday, so I think that kills the game and the crowd numbers. High chance of being pushed later in the evening unless a cool change is due? Edited March 4 by fensaddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Vidmar is a stupid cunt with nfi. 5-0 loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 9 hours ago, fensaddler said: Hope springs eternal that we might turn up and get something out of this I'm hopeful that we can keep the scoreline to 0-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Cooper Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Been easier games. We’ll need to play a lot better if we’re going to be in the mix in this one. Let’s hope Leckie and Arslan start a weave a magic web across the Nix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted March 6 Author Report Share Posted March 6 As expected, kick off for this one has been pushed back to 7 because of the extreme heat. Mods, any chance you can edit the thread title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 @fensaddler As always sir, your wish is my command. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I think we can win this I really do. It's gonna be hot and we'll have a bit of luck as well 2-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Tilio has done his hamstring during training, will be out for at least 4 weeks and will miss the Olyroos. Lecks will be back starting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 37 minutes ago, moops said: Tilio has done his hamstring during training, will be out for at least 4 weeks and will miss the Olyroos. Lecks will be back starting. Ffs! We really cannot catch a break this season can we...😒 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, MHFC-FAN said: Ffs! We really cannot catch a break this season can we...😒 Indeed, it is that kind of season. But this is where the club has to dig deep and needs to have the Academy with players ready to step up. If you follow the EPL you'll see how Liverpool (and I'm no fan!) have just had to do that, and the teenagers stood up and did the club proud. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 23 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Indeed, it is that kind of season. But this is where the club has to dig deep and needs to have the Academy with players ready to step up. If you follow the EPL you'll see how Liverpool (and I'm no fan!) have just had to do that, and the teenagers stood up and did the club proud. We released a few that could replace Tilio. I assume that Jakolis is starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 24 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Indeed, it is that kind of season. But this is where the club has to dig deep and needs to have the Academy with players ready to step up. If you follow the EPL you'll see how Liverpool (and I'm no fan!) have just had to do that, and the teenagers stood up and did the club proud. Maybe we do but there is a reluctance to play them? Politidis looks good when he comes on, Caputo can't get a sniff even with Macca off form, Hall is 25 and should be released, but he just hasn't had any time at all in the last 4 years and then there's yoof we let go who are carving it up for other teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, moops said: Maybe we do but there is a reluctance to play them? Politidis looks good when he comes on, Caputo can't get a sniff even with Macca off form, Hall is 25 and should be released, but he just hasn't had any time at all in the last 4 years and then there's yoof we let go who are carving it up for other teams. You're so right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Forecast tomorrow is now 39 degrees...I was intending to go but now unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Cooper Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 21 hours ago, jw1739 said: Indeed, it is that kind of season. But this is where the club has to dig deep and needs to have the Academy with players ready to step up. If you follow the EPL you'll see how Liverpool (and I'm no fan!) have just had to do that, and the teenagers stood up and did the club proud. Indeed. My impression is that it is easier for a teenager to start in the Premier League than in the A League. Now as to why that would be I’ve no idea, but it seems to be a difficult environment for younger players to get a chance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, D.B. Cooper said: Indeed. My impression is that it is easier for a teenager to start in the Premier League than in the A League. Now as to why that would be I’ve no idea, but it seems to be a difficult environment for younger players to get a chance. It may have to do with the wage cap, there is a minimum spend? CCM are the benchmark obviously, they had a rough period, but they keep churning out the yoof and they sold players nearly equal to us last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 1 hour ago, moops said: It may have to do with the wage cap, there is a minimum spend? CCM are the benchmark obviously, they had a rough period, but they keep churning out the yoof and they sold players nearly equal to us last year. There is a minimum spend, yes, 85% of the maximum I think. But that applies to the senior squad and over a season. It doesn't preclude Academy/Scholarship players playing in the seniors on any particular week or indeed in every match in the season. IMO we have had three coaches in succession who have been ridiculously stubborn in their reluctance to make substitutions. The situation with JMac so out of form and yet Caputo can barely get on the field is ludicrous. As for the EPL, just as it's 7 levels or so above us in players so it is with managers. They know what they're doing and ours don't. In terms of our Academy, do we have one really exciting young player who the fans are just aching to see on the field in the A-League? Jeez, we don't even report on the NPL matches for fear of stepping on the toes of Football Victoria. What a heap of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Maclaren dropped to bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Cooper Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Just now, neio said: Maclaren dropped to bench Good as well. Leckie still out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted March 9 Author Report Share Posted March 9 Caputo is good, but no Good or Leckie, on top of Tilio out, is pretty rough. Means we've got Nuno Reis in the heart of defence, which frankly frightens me. Can't see us getting much out of this. Really fear we're watching the end of Matt Leckie's stellar career. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart1011 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Don't have a good feeling about this one. I said it a few weeks ago now that I think you can definitely write this season off and start focusing on next season. We are going to lose a few players and I feel that you are right @fensaddler in that we are watching the end of Leckies career. Will be interesting to see what happens with Tilio. Rumour has it that this loan was to prove to Celtic he is worth pursuing. So far in the games he has played he only lit it up once and is now injured. Not the greatest for him and for me it's staring to spell Arzani all over again. Really hope the boys can put something together and get the win tonight but I unfortunately have my doubts 😔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 RIP Hope Welly don't like the heat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Well, here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 The Welly away bay has more people than active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart1011 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Anyone know where the "active" is at? There is like 10 people there? Wellington have brought more.. 1 minute ago, haz said: The Welly away bay has more people than active. Litteraly hit submit as you must have 😂 it's actually embarrassing. They have almost filled the away bay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Natel is so fucking frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Arslan makes such a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: Really fear we're watching the end of Matt Leckie's stellar career. And several others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Cooper Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 We’ve started well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Amazing header from Caputo, I didn't even think he would get to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Caputo > Jmac 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 3 minutes ago, D.B. Cooper said: We’ve started well. We're making chances, so far so good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart1011 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Caputo looking alot more threatening than Jmac has been of late! How he got to that header beats me! Would have been epic if it went in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Cooper Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Decent half, not quite creating “that chance” though. Caputo making a good fist of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Slow defence is a bit scary, Uga did well to get back when they countered. 4 minutes ago, D.B. Cooper said: Decent half, not quite creating “that chance” though. Caputo making a good fist of it. Yeah, maybe that through ball to Jakolis was the best chance near the end of the half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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