jw1739 Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 11 hours ago, JMSTEP123 said: Given that the FFA cup is up soon after. And no other friendlies announced - do you really think they would not send a full squad? I thought it would be a given, at least against Girona. @JMSTEP123I'm in the same position as everyone else - we won't know until the squad for India is announced. This India tournament looks to me to be a CFG "brand-selling" exercise, and I'd say it over-rides any FFA Cup considerations. How serious were we about the FFA Cup anyway, coming back to training a bare month before the match against Brisbane? Cynical perhaps, but that's how it looks to me. BTW, have you been to India? Easiest place in the world to get sick. You need to boil the water you use to clean your teeth it's that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 12 hours ago, jw1739 said: @JMSTEP123I'm in the same position as everyone else - we won't know until the squad for India is announced. This India tournament looks to me to be a CFG "brand-selling" exercise, and I'd say it over-rides any FFA Cup considerations. How serious were we about the FFA Cup anyway, coming back to training a bare month before the match against Brisbane? Cynical perhaps, but that's how it looks to me. BTW, have you been to India? Easiest place in the world to get sick. You need to boil the water you use to clean your teeth it's that bad. Yes nothing better than a week of Delhi Belly. In some way I hope we take it seriously. The chance to play Girona is a good exercise for our squad. I do not think much of the other match up - good run for youth. Good for our squad to head overseas together too irrespective of location. I agree it is a branding exercise, but it seems to have taken place over the local friendlies we have been acustom to. I wonder had the same event been held in Aus whether we would be taking the whole squad. Time will tell I suppose! Also - surely we should not be cruising about the FFA cup. We won it 2 seasons back. Our effort last year was abysmal against Sydney, not that I was expecting to win. Surely we should be grabbing both these opportunities by the balls in order to hit the ground running once the season begins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, JMSTEP123 said: Yes nothing better than a week of Delhi Belly. In some way I hope we take it seriously. The chance to play Girona is a good exercise for our squad. I do not think much of the other match up - good run for youth. Good for our squad to head overseas together too irrespective of location. I agree it is a branding exercise, but it seems to have taken place over the local friendlies we have been acustom to. I wonder had the same event been held in Aus whether we would be taking the whole squad. Time will tell I suppose! Also - surely we should not be cruising about the FFA cup. We won it 2 seasons back. Our effort last year was abysmal against Sydney, not that I was expecting to win. Surely we should be grabbing both these opportunities by the balls in order to hit the ground running once the season begins. Id be happy with a 60/40 squad. 60% first team (leave VISAs in Aus) and 40% youth. -------------------------------Delianov--------------------------------- Atkinson--Metcalfe--La Rocca/Delbridge--Jamieson ----------------------------------Malik-------------------------------------- -------------------------Wales-----------Caceras------------------------ Vidosic------------------------Najjar-------------------------Najjarine SUBS: Galekovic, Pierias, Cavllo, Youth, Youth Edited July 11, 2018 by haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 35 minutes ago, haz said: Id be happy with a 60/40 squad. 60% first team (leave VISAs in Aus) and 40% youth. -------------------------------Delianov--------------------------------- Atkinson--Metcalfe--La Rocca/Delbridge--Jamieson ----------------------------------Malik-------------------------------------- -------------------------Wales-----------Caceras------------------------ Vidosic------------------------Najjar-------------------------Najjarine SUBS: Galekovic, Pierias, Cavllo, Youth, Youth Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 https://dailyfootballshow.com/we-really-want-to-take-over-melbourne-scott-jamieson-ready-for-year-two-with-melbourne-city/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Knights away anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Baka1 said: Knights away anyone? Never again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 37 minutes ago, NuggetsMcGreggor said: Never again Quality night out that one. Abuse recieved. Donuts consumed. Night of freezing Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 The squad leaves for India on Thursday 19th July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The squad leaves for India on Thursday 19th July. Better pack the Imodium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) https://www.a-league.com.au/news/joyce-we-want-challenge-players Quote “Training in heat obviously is good for us, and we expect it to be challenging. You know, it’ll be double sessions and we won’t be tapering down for the games. "We want to work hard, it’s still pre-season and we’re building up to the Brisbane game and more importantly, building up for the season kick-off in October.” Edited July 21, 2018 by HughJass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 11/07/2018 at 11:48 PM, haz said: Id be happy with a 60/40 squad. 60% first team (leave VISAs in Aus) and 40% youth. -------------------------------Delianov--------------------------------- Atkinson--Metcalfe--La Rocca/Delbridge--Jamieson ----------------------------------Malik-------------------------------------- -------------------------Wales-----------Caceras------------------------ Vidosic------------------------Najjar-------------------------Najjarine SUBS: Galekovic, Pierias, Cavllo, Youth, Youth I don't know much about the scholarship players but I think Najjarine is more of a 10 and Metcalfe is actually a midfielder (RB at a pinch, definitely not a CB though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Harrison said: I don't know much about the scholarship players but I think Najjarine is more of a 10 and Metcalfe is actually a midfielder (RB at a pinch, definitely not a CB though). I am not sure where people get the idea about Metcalfe being a Rb/Lb. He has only played that position once with the A league on debut to fill in for Atkinson. Joyce even said he was playing out of position and did a good job. In all the Youth Games and NYL he is a solid 8/10. Najjarine on the other hand always plays on the wing. I suppose Joyce will throw them in wherever he wants depending on the first team situation, injuries and so forth. We definitely need to test these youth prospects out through India games and FFA cup etc so that they have at least some confidence and experience when out first team is inevitably decimated through injuries. As far as prep for the FFA cup, yes i agree we seem to have cut our pre- season short compared to others. I get the feeling FFA cup is an optional for Joyce this season wheras the Toilet seat and a ACL berth is not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jw1739 Posted July 21, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, citymad said: I am not sure where people get the idea about Metcalfe being a Rb/Lb. He has only played that position once with the A league on debut to fill in for Atkinson. Joyce even said he was playing out of position and did a good job. In all the Youth Games and NYL he is a solid 8/10. Najjarine on the other hand always plays on the wing. I suppose Joyce will throw them in wherever he wants depending on the first team situation, injuries and so forth. We definitely need to test these youth prospects out through India games and FFA cup etc so that they have at least some confidence and experience when out first team is inevitably decimated through injuries. As far as prep for the FFA cup, yes i agree we seem to have cut our pre- season short compared to others. I get the feeling FFA cup is an optional for Joyce this season wheras the Toilet seat and a ACL berth is not. For many people, India is excellent preparation for the toilet seat... 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 So anyone know how we can watch the Indian games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 11/07/2018 at 11:48 PM, haz said: Id be happy with a 60/40 squad. 60% first team (leave VISAs in Aus) and 40% youth. -------------------------------Delianov--------------------------------- Atkinson--Metcalfe--La Rocca/Delbridge--Jamieson ----------------------------------Malik-------------------------------------- -------------------------Wales-----------Caceras------------------------ Vidosic------------------------Najjar-------------------------Najjarine SUBS: Galekovic, Pierias, Cavllo, Youth, Youth 7 minutes ago, haz said: So anyone know how we can watch the Indian games? I followed the Indian team on Twitter and star sports or hotstar are what their saying it might be streamed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchcolm Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, haz said: So anyone know how we can watch the Indian games? The game is being televised on "Star Sports 2" an Indian TV company. The programme starts at 6:55pm (Indian Time). i am trying to find a link to Cyprus. Will let you know if I find one and it may work in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, Inchcolm said: The game is being televised on "Star Sports 2" an Indian TV company. The programme starts at 6:55pm (Indian Time). i am trying to find a link to Cyprus. Will let you know if I find one and it may work in Australia. I got a VPN so I can watch from anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 What sort of team will Girona field? - they played a pre-season match at Bolton Wanderers last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 As the resident (only?) Bolton fan of the forum I can tell you that they largely put out the Girona B team with a few senior players (Marc Muniesa, for one) scattered in. If I had to guess then they'll likely put out more first teamers in India. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Anyone been through instagram recently? The Indians are more passionate about our team than we are. Getting star treatment as if we're Man City. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Anyone been through instagram recently? The Indians are more passionate about our team than we are. Getting star treatment as if we're Man City. When you live in a shit hole, I think anything from outside of it would make you happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 hours ago, jeffplz said: Anyone been through instagram recently? The Indians are more passionate about our team than we are. Getting star treatment as if we're Man City. In a way, we are, in case you haven't noticed. They see us as a Melbourne team, whereas many of us see our club as not "a Melbourne club for Melbourne people" but just part of CFG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/3062458/kerala-blasters-vs-melbourne-city/ Go City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, AXIOM said: https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/3062458/kerala-blasters-vs-melbourne-city/ Go City. Pity I'm at work, can you fill us in if you're watching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 If i dont fall alseep ill do my best LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 30 minutes ago, AXIOM said: If i dont fall alseep ill do my best LOL. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I read somewhere 60k tickets have been sold for tonights game. This would be the biggest crowd the boys have played in front off by about 52,687 LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 What time does this kick off, AEST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) I assumed it must have been on now, if it's on later I might be able to watch it, the link says 11:30pm, so it should be watchable Edited July 24, 2018 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, fensaddler said: What time does this kick off, AEST? 11:30 PM , streams not available at our area tho so how tf Edited July 24, 2018 by Afif Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Vpn, might see if I can find another when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, AXIOM said: I read somewhere 60k tickets have been sold for tonights game. This would be the biggest crowd the boys have played in front off by about 52,687 LOL. That's why some (including Tony Sage, owner of Perth) think we should have a South-East Asia Super League instead of trying to manufacture clubs such as Woop Woop United to join the A-league. Next we'll read that CFG are going to invest in India... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: That's why some (including Tony Sage, owner of Perth) think we should have a South-East Asia Super League instead of trying to manufacture clubs such as Woop Woop United to join the A-league. Next we'll read that CFG are going to invest in India... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 The one thing I've learnt this pre-season so far is that Kisnorbo is one sexy man. He could pull any chika he wants 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) this site lists it, I advise adblocker and get rid of any pop ups. http://www.sportcategory.com/c-1.html Edited July 24, 2018 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchcolm Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 hours ago, AXIOM said: I read somewhere 60k tickets have been sold for tonights game. This would be the biggest crowd the boys have played in front off by about 52,687 LOL. Michael O'Halloran played at Wembley for Sheffield Utd in a play off final which went to penalties that crowd must have been over 50,000 also the Scottish cup final as well as playing at Rangers and Celtic home grounds. I do not know much about the other City players, The penalty shoot out at Wembley. A couple of young stars e.g. Harry McGuire England's centre half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 hours ago, AXIOM said: I read somewhere 60k tickets have been sold for tonights game. This would be the biggest crowd the boys have played in front off by about 52,687 LOL. There have been some big crowds at Docklands for the Derby. Not 60,000, but IIRC over 40,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: There have been some big crowds at Docklands for the Derby. Not 60,000, but IIRC over 40,000 the record is around 43 i think. another two or three around the 40+ mark tho. EDIT record is 50,873 in the SF in 14-15. there's a 45,202 from the first derby of s4 and then 6 other derbies with attendances of 40+. Cahill's debut drew 43,188. Edited July 24, 2018 by bt50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchcolm Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 WJ states he is going play two teams tonight one in first half and another in the second half. I assume he will play his best 11 in the first half. What is his best team form the 24 out in India? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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