Inferno Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hopefully we can keep the ball rolling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Probably our biggest test so far, they look like they have goals in them, especially when absalonsen has it (recruit of year so far IMO) but they also look a bit shaky at back at times I think we will get a point out of it, probably a 1 all draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 They have a manager that looks like he takes football as serious as Brandan. Just waiting for him to pull out a shiv on the sideline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Cant wait to head over for this. Pretty confident we can get at least a point out of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Biggest test yet. First real away game for Wazza, can he get anymore defensive? 1-1 Draw. Boring game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Iacopo La Rocca says Melbourne City’s squad is the strongest he’s been part of in the A-League MATT WINDLEY OCTOBER 22, 2017 MELBOURNE City defender. Iacopo La Rocca has seen some things in his A-League career. But he’s never seen something like this. IACOPO La Rocca says Melbourne City’s squad is the strongest he has been a part in the A-League. On a stunning bench in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Wellington, City coach Warren Joyce had at his disposal Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, marquee midfielder Marcin Budzinski’s, one of the competition’s best ever midfielders Marcelo Carrusca and three-time championship winner Luke Brattan. Incredibly, last season’s best and fairest winner Neil Kilkenny can’t get a game, rising defender Ruon Tongyik was also not picked, while winger Fernando Brandan (knee) and star striker Bruno Fornaroli (knee) are returning from injury. La Rocca, who made two grand finals and won the 2014 Asian Champions League with Western Sydney and won the 2015-16 title with Adelaide, said all of those players would walk into other A-League starting XI’s. “Really, I’ve never been in one team with this quality,” La Rocca said. “The bench, you have the types of players that could play in every starting XI around the league. “It’s not easy for the coach.” Despite the quality he has at his disposal, Joyce has made just one change in the first three weeks — Brattan missed the Round 2 derby through injury. The Englishman rewards good performances and La Rocca said that gives the players confidence. But, the Italian turned Australian said, it also means you can’t afford a misstep at training. “If we don’t play good or train hard then the coach will tell you directly that you cannot play,” he said. “So you are always working hard to keep your position. “When you see that Kilkenny is not on the bench, he was the best player last year, it must be very hard. “But all the boys here have the right mentality. “Because if you come to the training, you will see Killa, Tim, Carrusca, everyone, they all have the mentality that we can achieve something together if we keep doing this.” City has conceded just one goal in three games. Central defender La Rocca says the entire defensive structure has been on song. “It is very important that the work starts with Ross (McCormack) and the two wingers, then the midfielders. “It’s not just the back four or (goalkeeper) Eugene (Galekovic), all the team is working hard and putting in full effort. “We are desperate to not concede goals.” http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/a-league/melbourne-city/iacopo-la-rocca-says-melbourne-citys-squad-is-the-strongest-hes-been-part-of-in-the-aleague/news-story/a8c83258e5700070dac61627b935021e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 We should be fresher with Adelaide playing Tuesday night, hopefully it goes for 120 minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Well its good to see we've addressed the issue of leaking goals. We're considerably less enjoyable to watch but IMO we need to win at all costs. I want a title and i don't care how we get it. If playing defensive masterclasses each week is how we're going to do it then so be it. As said earlier this is going to be a huge test. I'd be happy with a point but really disappointed with a loss. Prediction is 1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Brandan over Fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Brandan over Fitzy We need a winger on the bench at least so we get a fresh bloke running at the defenders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Brandan over Fitzy Kamau* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Missing_Moy said: We need a winger on the bench at least so we get a fresh bloke running at the defenders 1 minute ago, Hazzaverx said: Kamau* Boys if we start Brandan and Kamo on wing and leave fitzy on bench we'll be okay...considering fitzy's performance 4 past 3 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Boys if we start Brandan and Kamo on wing and leave fitzy on bench we'll be okay...considering fitzy's performance 4 past 3 games Fitzys been immense last few weeks. Kamau still lacks his final touch, albeit so did fitzy last game. But less so than kamau. Kamau's pace will rip defenders if he comes on 70th min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Haha there is absolutely no chance that when Brandan finally does make his return, assuming no injuries, it will be anything other than off the bench. Hard to see him breaking back in at this point in time tbh, but im sure we'll starting picking up some injuries soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Hazzaverx said: Fitzys been immense last few weeks. Kamau still lacks his final touch, albeit so did fitzy last game. But less so than kamau. Kamau's pace will rip defenders if he comes on 70th min. whatever it is kamo and fitzy cant be in the starting together when Brandan comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, bt50 said: Haha there is absolutely no chance that when Brandan finally does make his return, assuming no injuries, it will be anything other than off the bench. Hard to see him breaking back in at this point in time tbh, but im sure we'll starting picking up some injuries soon. I think we're talking fully fit brandan. Or i was anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just now, Hazzaverx said: I think we're talking fully fit brandan. Or i was anyway. Oh he might well be in our best XI, but so is Brattan or Killa probably. Any suggestion he might start this week, even if he is 100% is folly imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Hazzaverx said: I think we're talking fully fit brandan. Or i was anyway. fully fit Brandan is when he doesn't have a rat tail.. which is never, he'll be done soon anyways so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just now, bt50 said: Oh he might well be in our best XI, but so is Brattan or Killa probably. Any suggestion he might start this week, even if he is 100% is folly imo. Absolutely. IMO you have to work your way back into the team. But comparing players side by side fully fit brandan is superior to kamau. No way should brandan get a start before a few introductions off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Lowkey just love his pace and celebration when he scores..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I reckon piss off the wingers altogether and get some real quality centrally. Carusca, Budinski, Kilkenny and Timmy should all start IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: We need a winger on the bench at least so we get a fresh bloke running at the defenders Was really obvious on Saturday wasn't it. Really need Brandan back asap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw1739 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, Hazzaverx said: Fitzys been immense last few weeks. Kamau still lacks his final touch, albeit so did fitzy last game. But less so than kamau. Kamau's pace will rip defenders if he comes on 70th min. Fitzy has one game where he didn't put away his chances? He may not be the most talented player in our squad, but for the most part he plays up to his capabilities. Kamau is grossly over-rated IMO. Doesn't run when he should, and runs when he should pass. Can't make the final pass for toffee. Two of his goals were deflections and not clean strikes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Played 3, won 3. Little creativity. However, time we've been behind so far this season = 0 mins. If we score first we're a VERY good chance to win (reference - last 3 games). If we concede..... i haven't seen anything from the team yet that suggests we have the creativity, or the game plan to break down an opposition sitting deep. I think that's what's been lost in this discussion of our current style of play - if you get ahead and defend resolutely, happy days; if you go behind we'll be in trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, rass said: Was really obvious on Saturday wasn't it. Really need Brandan back asap. Arzani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Some of these responses lmao, are people srs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, Tangerine said: Played 3, won 3. Little creativity. However, time we've been behind so far this season = 0 mins. If we score first we're a VERY good chance to win (reference - last 3 games). If we concede..... i haven't seen anything from the team yet that suggests we have the creativity, or the game plan to break down an opposition sitting deep. I think that's what's been lost in this discussion of our current style of play - if you get ahead and defend resolutely, happy days; if you go behind we'll be in trouble. Tbf tho i think the answer to that is pretty clearly on the bench; its stacked with attacking players so that if we are searching for an equaliser or winner, we have a glut of options to address that. Exactly how effective that will be remains to be seen, but i dont think we can legitimately criticise something we havent seen yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Fitzy has one game where he didn't put away his chances? He may not be the most talented player in our squad, but for the most part he plays up to his capabilities. Kamau is grossly over-rated IMO. Doesn't run when he should, and runs when he should pass. Can't make the final pass for toffee. Two of his goals were deflections and not clean strikes. Idk what you thought my points were man but this is exactly what i was saying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Hazzaverx said: if you go behind we'll be in trouble. How do you know as we haven't been in this position yet? I think Wazza has more than one game plan don't you? It's just that he hasn't had to execute the others yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, playmaker said: I reckon piss off the wingers altogether and get some real quality centrally. Carusca, Budinski, Kilkenny and Timmy should all start IMO v Roar Kamau scores Fitzy assist, Kamau scores v Tards Fitzy assist, Budzinski scores Fitzy assist, Kamau scores v Nix Kamau wins free kick, McCormack scores Seems our wingers have been involved in every goal. Are you sure you'd want that? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, playmaker said: I reckon piss off the wingers altogether and get some real quality centrally. Carusca, Budinski, Kilkenny and Timmy should all start IMO Seems like the worst take yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, n i k o said: v Roar Kamau scores Fitzy assist, Kamau scores v Tards Fitzy assist, Budzinski scores Fitzy assist, Kamau scores v Nix Kamau wins free kick, McCormack scores Seems our wingers have been involved in every goal. Are you sure you'd want that? Some of the takes on here that we should make wholesale changes to our side after registering our best start ever are quite laughable really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, playmaker said: How do you know as we haven't been in this position yet? I think Wazza has more than one game plan don't you? It's just that he hasn't had to execute the others yet. I didnt say this?! Whats going on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, playmaker said: How do you know as we haven't been in this position yet? I think Wazza has more than one game plan don't you? It's just that he hasn't had to execute the others yet. Sydney FFA Cup - no plan B. I'm not meaning to be too harsh here, you may well be proved right. I just think if we go behind we will struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Adelaide defender Ersan Gulum sidelined with a punctured lung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, kingofhearts said: Some of these responses lmao, are people srs? Seriously this forum has lost the plot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jovan said: Seriously this forum has lost the plot. You think here is bad check out the facebook groups.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coys Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Considering that our supporters aren't used to winning three on the trot we just don't know how to deal with some positive results which probably explains why were always complaining ahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Gulum was extremely unfit coming here anyway, clearly treating it like retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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