Jovan Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dylan said: Good to see that whipper snapper Jackobsen getting promoted into the seniors I'll believe it when I see. Ha. Seriously a massive in and of course the whole goalkeeping question to be answered. And a win here which won't be easy would go a long way to locking in 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Jovan said: I'll believe it when I see. Ha. Seriously a massive in and of course the whole goalkeeping question to be answered. And a win here which won't be easy would go a long way to locking in 3rd. Should have added /sarcasm. I agree with you. Maybe he went under some other treatment given what happend to Koren and hassnt been cleared as of yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Melbourne City FC: 1.Thomas SORENSEN (GK), 2.Manny MUSCAT, 3.Josh ROSE, 5.Ivan FRANJIC, 6.Osama MALIK, 8.Neil KILKENNY, 9.Nicolas COLAZO, 10.Anthony CACERES, 11.Bruce KAMAU, 12.Nick FITZGERALD, 14.Daniel ARZANI, 18.Paulo RETRE, 20.Dean BOUZANIS (GK), 21.Ruon TONGYIK, 22.Michael JAKOBSEN 23.Bruno FORNAROLI, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 34.Denis GENREAU Ins: 14.Daniel ARZANI (promoted), 20.Dean BOUZANIS (GK) (returns from suspension), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN (promoted) 34.Denis GENREAU (promoted) Outs: 17.Tim CAHILL (international duty), 40.Yaren SOZER (omitted) Unavailable: 7.Corey GAMEIRO (ACL – season), 27.Fernando BRANDAN (ACL – season), 28.Steve KUZMANOVSKI (ACL – season) My XI: -----------------------Sorenson------------------------------- Franjic---------Jakobsen----Tonyik---------------Rose ------------------------Kilkenny-------------------------------- ------------------Caceras---Brattan------------------------- Fitzy-----------------Fornaroli----------------------Colazo Subs: Bouzanis, Malik, Kamau, Muscat, Retre Valkanis Predicted XI: -----------------------Sorenson------------------------------- Franjic-----------Malik----Tonyik-------------------Rose ------------------------Kilkenny-------------------------------- ------------------Retre---------Brattan------------------------- Caceras--------------Fornaroli----------------------Colazo Subs: Bouzanis, Genreau, Kamau, Muscat, Fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I would go Sorensen Franjic Ruon Jakobsen Rose Kilkenny Brattan Fitzy Caceras Colazo Fornaroli Bouzanis Malik Retre Kamau Genreau 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 We have the worst draw of the contenders for third place, with only one home match. Win and we stay in 3rd, and put more pressure on those chasing us. Lose and the pressure likely comes back on us in our remaining three matches. Logic tells me we must field our strongest side and maximise our chances of winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I have this bad feeling Bouzanis is going to get the starting spot back 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I have this bad feeling Bouzanis is going to get the starting spot back Me too. Eating away at me and was thinking of posting exactly the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I have this bad feeling Bouzanis is going to get the starting spot back As unpredictable as this club is, I don't think Valkanis is that stupid. Even if they're both Greek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 18 minutes ago, jeffplz said: As unpredictable as this club is, I don't think Valkanis is that stupid. Even if they're both Greek Doesn't help his cause (being greek) and he's continued the tradition of dumbfounding decisions. Playing Malik and not Fitzy in recent weeks as prime examples. But surely for the love of god he can't bring in Bouzanis now. I've got zero confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 The best clubs in each league continuously put out their strongest XI which usually doesn't change, take Sydney for example. I can't remember the last time our club had constant XI for a number of weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 47 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I have this bad feeling Bouzanis is going to get the starting spot back Well, if that happens I will be concluding that Sorensen did something early this season that blotted his copybook on a permanent basis. In terms of football, there is no logical reason whatsoever to change back to Bouzanis. Edited March 23, 2017 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, haz said: The best clubs in each league continuously put out their strongest XI its not exactly ground breaking innovation is it? Picking your best side? there I was thinking every team in the country would do the same every single week. Shows how little I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 One day we want flexibility, the next we want the same team every single week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, jeffplz said: One day we want flexibility, the next we want the same team every single week. Every team needs to be flexible with depth, but realistically you need to keep the same (high performance) XI. If one of these starting players gets injured/suspended then a bench player will have to step up into the starting side with no problems. Once again I refer to Sydney, look at the players on their bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jovan said: I'll believe it when I see. Ha. Seriously a massive in and of course the whole goalkeeping question to be answered. And a win here which won't be easy would go a long way to locking in 3rd. Looks like a pretty clear case of the coaching staff and the media team not getting their stories straight. Jakobsen didn't even rate a mention in the team news article. Reading between the lines, I would have thought that if Jakobsen was actually expected to play, he'd be the first or second (after Cahill) player mentioned in that article.I'd bet $50 he doesn't suit up. Quote Friday’s clash will see the two in-form sides go head-to-head with City looking to cement their spot in the top three while the Wanderers will be fighting to secure a finals spot. City will see Tim Cahill exit the side through international duty as the forward prepares to play a part against Iraq and UAE in the national team’s crucial qualifiers. Daniel Arzani, Denis Genreau and Braedyn Crowley have been added to the extended squad for the contest but Michael Valkanis may look to last week’s bench to replace Cahill in the eleven with Nick Fitzgerald and Bruce Kamau having an immediate impact off the sidelines. Goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis also returns to the squad after serving his five-week suspension. Competition for the number one jersey will heat up once again with the impressive form of Thomas Sorensen during Bouzanis’ suspension period. - See more at: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/team-news-city-name-squad-to-take-on-wanderers/1e42lk4ksid7b1eihp1xgegj59#sthash.KGg6VIln.dpufRead more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/team-news-city-name-squad-to-take-on-wanderers/1e42lk4ksid7b1eihp1xgegj59#c6BTLIfS3wtrksSL.99 Edited March 23, 2017 by SF33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, SF33 said: Looks like a pretty clear case of the coaching staff and the media team not getting their stories straight. Jakobsen didn't even rate a mention in the team news article. Reading between the lines, I would have thought that if Jakobsen was actually expected to play, he'd be the first or second (after Cahill) player mentioned in that article.I'd bet $50 he doesn't suit up. Jakobsen has been missing so often that the media team has forgotten that he is in the squad. Edited March 23, 2017 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Bouzanis to start you heard it here first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Bouzanis to start you heard it here first. Get a haircut last night did you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Bouzanis to start you heard it here first. If this happens you better warm up the 'Sack Valkanis' thread for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Dylan said: Get a haircut last night did you? Just more circa 1986 bronze tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 My Prediction: 2-2 17' Caceras 32' Santalab 56' Santalab 71' Kamau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCY HERO Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I honestly think that 2-2 is a generous score. I think we will flunk it 2-1 with a late goal from fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 No jakobsen again, bloody ridiculous this is getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidrildid6 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 They stuck with Sorensen. I was actually getting ready to unlike the page and throw all my toys out of the pram if they didn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, neio said: No jakobsen again, bloody ridiculous this is getting City have flip-flopped on this for several weeks now. His omission doesn't surprise me after this article this morning.http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city-press-for-third-spot-as-michael-valkanis-sweats-on-michael-jakobsen-injury-20170323-gv4ozm.html "Another Dane, key defender Michael Jakobsen, was due to travel with the squad to Sydney but Valkanis and his assistants will leave it as late as possible to make a decision on whether he can play. Jakobsen (calf) has missed several games now – in fact Valkanis has only had him available for one full game since he replaced John van 't Schip – and he is loathe to do anything that may compromise his fitness for the finals series." I'm surprised to see Colazo replaced by Kamau. The combination last match of having Kamau run at the defence in the last 20 minutes worked well - why change? As it is, Kamau will be stuffed after 60, and Colazo doesn't have the pace. In contrast, WSW are unchanged. Edited March 24, 2017 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 6:15 PM, Jovan said: I would go Sorensen Franjic Ruon Jakobsen Rose Kilkenny Brattan Fitzy Caceras Colazo Fornaroli Bouzanis Malik Retre Kamau G Edited March 24, 2017 by Jovan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Just realized I missed Jakobsen for Malik. Not even in the squad. WTF. Edited March 24, 2017 by Jovan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, neio said: No jakobsen again, bloody ridiculous this is getting The new Germano. They sucked me in, I assumed he was playing. Got a lot harder to win with that news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'd still put my money on a 2-2 draw, keep Martinez and Santalab quiet and they will struggle to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 No Jakobsen Jesus. Whyd we get rid of Chapman ffs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'm psychologically prepared for no home final this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Sorensen is shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: No Jakobsen Jesus. Whyd we get rid of Chapman ffs I wouldn't think they're that stupid. Most likely Chapman signed the Korean contract and Jakobson injured himself the next day or the scans came back with a injury worse then first thought. Or....... The CFG coaching group have a hatred of Danes, since Sorenson has been in the squad they left Jakobsen out STAY WOKE! Edited March 24, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Not a bad line up. Shame Jakobsen isn't in it. 2-1 win. Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 KILLER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Fitzy does the work and Killer does the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Who else setting up the play but Nick Fitzgerald! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Starting well, nice goal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 El Tuna killing Aspro with a lovely turn. Seems to being finding his mojo again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Gotta be Kilkenny and Franjic at fault there. Both left Santalab wide open. Shocking defending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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