neio Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 We must win this game, Adelaide team is ordinary and they only have 4 subs. Smashed by injury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, neio said: Big Richard is starting. Nice balance Imo. Will be good to see how the young guys play together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 yeah, looking around we ain't getting 10k lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Looks like we had more supporters at the derby. Piss poor effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Fuck feels good to be back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Alright blokes? I know I disappeared for a while but I'm was always following the scores (and praying for Joyce to get the sack) and I'm back and joining you for this one. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Honestly Remi isn't good enough for this level yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Early indications, I'm liking the play style a lot better than anything I saw under Valkanis or Joyce. Also, get in! Quick fire double, exactly what was needed to settle the game down. Great work from Maclaren on both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 crowd isn't too bad tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Griffiths and Windt are playing really well considering the lack of game time in preseason. These two can so easily slot in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 BAH. Right when I felt we were starting to control Adelaide after they came out of the traps racing in the second half. Really need another Macca goal to kill this one off (and give him the hattrick he thoroughly deserves) but Adelaide look fired up all over again now. Quick thing by the way: Bouzanis is surely the best Melbourne City keeper I've seen, but I still thought he might move out over the off-season. What are people's thoughts on him? Is everyone confident in him or is he a bit of a risk? Obviously it's been some time since I last saw him play so not sure if moods have changed (or if I just don't remember his performances accurately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Falastur said: Quick thing by the way: Bouzanis is surely the best Melbourne City keeper I've seen, I can only think of Roganovic that worried me more when the ball was near our box. His over-confidence with the ball at his feet worries me constantly, especially with most teams pressing high up the park and he doesn't have extremely clean hands. His reflex saves are good and his positioning is good, but the rest is pretty average. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, Falastur said: BAH. Right when I felt we were starting to control Adelaide after they came out of the traps racing in the second half. Really need another Macca goal to kill this one off (and give him the hattrick he thoroughly deserves) but Adelaide look fired up all over again now. Quick thing by the way: Bouzanis is surely the best Melbourne City keeper I've seen, but I still thought he might move out over the off-season. What are people's thoughts on him? Is everyone confident in him or is he a bit of a risk? Obviously it's been some time since I last saw him play so not sure if moods have changed (or if I just don't remember his performances accurately). I’m sorry but Bouzanis isn’t my top 2 of keepers we’ve had. Every game there’s a little slip up (he’s had today’s one in the first half). The biggest issue I’ve had with him is the ball watching without making an effort, mainly in the seasons prior to this one. Happy with the points but Adelaide deserved more in the second half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) Just to clarify: I'm only referring to the ones I saw since I started watching in 2014. I believe the other ones I've seen were Galekovic and Redmayne? Time blurs memories so I could be wrong - you guys are the experts - but I'm fairly confident Bouzanis has been the best of those three. That said, I still think there are improvements to be made, hence my question. I was genuinely surprised that Mombaerts hadn't replaced him already. Edit: 2-1 win, I'll definitely take it. City seemed strong first half but the commentators kept going on about second half comebacks this season and they almost had a point. Good luck to the team (and you all) for the final on weds. Sadly that'll be taking place while I'm just starting work so no chance of tuning in for that one. Edited October 20, 2019 by Falastur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Windbichler 100% plays in front of Good when he is fit, he was brilliant today 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Really good effort today. Second half was a bit of a concern but overall very happy with that. Terrace sounded like it was going off which is good to see 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, neio said: Windbichler 100% plays in front of Good when he is fit, he was brilliant today 3 at the back?.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Good first half, awful second half - way too much overconfident sloppiness at the back but a decent result for our first home game. Crowd improved by kick-off and active support looked great from the wings 👌 Happy to be back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 34 minutes ago, neio said: Windbichler 100% plays in front of Good when he is fit, he was brilliant today Individually maybe but the combination of him, Delbridge and Griffith was like oil and water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Bintickler was brilliant today. Beast combo with Del. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Bit concerning given how shit their line up was. Too much passing to the gk. Gk not confident on corners leaving us vulnerable ramy shit, noone poor. Otherwise everyone else pretty solid. Final pass still lacking a bit. Game should of been dead long before they scored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Can we score without Maclaren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Good first half, shit second half. Let's hope our strongest XI is ready to go in the final to bring home our third* trophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Good first half, we were clinical in the box, 2 chances, 2 goals. A first up home win is a good start Positives: 2 good goals from Maclaren Movement on and off the ball, and use of space much more intelligent than last season Windbicher good at CB, we are strong in that position. I though Remy was OK today, I'd keep starting him. He just needs a goal Negatives: Lost control of the game in the second half, particularly in midfield. Our 2 Uruguayan imports had no impact Noone can score against NSL teams, he looks far less likely against HAL teams, who else is going to score? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Strange game. All over them in the first half but poor in the 2nd. In the end we had Dean to thank for getting all 3 points. Jamie took his first two chances really well and on another day could have had a couple more. You could tell that our central defending group hadn’t played together before. Looked like they’d met in the sheds before kick off. Easily our poorest defensive game this season (cup and league). Frankly I’ll be shocked if Good and Brillante don’t come straight back in for the cup final. Remy gets himself in good spots and creates chances but his finishing let’s himself down. I’m sure they will be working on that behind the scenes. Luna and Cabrera didn’t do a lot. Cabrera even managed to butcher a 1 on 1 in a manner reminiscent of my good self, so effective that he didn’t even get close to having a shot. It looks like these two are going to take a while to settle in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 ok nvm, attendance was crap after all. 7,399 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Nate said: ok nvm, attendance was crap after all. 7,399 hardly any seagulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Nate said: ok nvm, attendance was crap after all. 7,399 Still better then western United #1teaminmelbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Nate said: ok nvm, attendance was crap after all. 7,399 Honestly looked like we had more. Active was the best it's been in years! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Windie didn't show enough to displace Good. He should poses more technical skills as Eu international. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 I'm a bit surprised Najjarine copping some shit. Thought he offered heaps of width and attacking options first half - something we lacked after he was taken off at half time. Very happy with our first half, and their goal (a) felt a bit like a consolation goal, and (b) gave the game a 2-1 score line that really flattered Adelaide's performance. Fingers crossed it is a sign of what's to come Wednesday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Najjarine is not yet ready for the senior team starter, in the team with high aspirations. Noone is a disappointment so far after excellent preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, Forever City said: Honestly looked like we had more. Active was the best it's been in years! Definitely looked like more. FYI - WU did give 2000 free tickets as well to their home game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Nate said: ok nvm, attendance was crap after all. 7,399 At least we beat the newbie scums from the west never mind the 10 year head start 😄 Edited October 20, 2019 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 That first 30 minutes was exceptional. Had anyone suggested we would have had Metcalfe and Wales with Griffiths holding in midfield and played so well I say they were dreaming but it worked. At times Wales took Ramy space but still we looked dangerous. And for those bagging Ramy and saying he is not A League level I suggest they watch the replay and look closer. Maclaren for some reason I never thought much of him, but today my opinion of him changed, he is quick, sharp and intelligent, and he works, a perfect number 9. Adelaide were shit and some of their passes missed by 10 meters, Hopefully they are like that on Wednesday. Today we saw the squad of 15 capable players and the possibility of playing different ways. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysHeart Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Not happy with the crowd figure . A good performance though , i was there very much enjoyed the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, AlwaysHeart said: Not happy with the crowd figure . A good performance though , i was there very much enjoyed the day. Yeah it’s going to be hard to get people to come. I think active were great players were great got the win. Maybe free tickets like we did last year but hopefully we win that match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysHeart Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 I must admit Dean Bouzanis been solid so far this season , winning me over. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Any think that for a man of Griffiths size he is a bit soft. just observed he doesn't really use his height to his advantage. Seem to not have much of a presence in the air today. Correct me if i'm wrong, however i felt he was a bit weak today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiko Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Shahanga called it a strange game and i have to concur, but unlike Jovan I did not feel the opening 25 minutes was great football. I thought Adelaide looked more composed and the opening goal came against the run of play. However the moment it occurred we controlled the game right up til when they score, and from then on we were hanging on but with some excellent breakaway chances that we happened to completely muff, so what to make of it all? Well done active area v3 (or whatever we're up to) you all created a great atmosphere. The crowd was respectable i thought and everyone came away happy with the result which is the main thing. To answer Falastur: Bouzanis does worry me a bit, a big clanger last week and another one today, plus a series of saved shots that were not taken in one grab when they should have been. You have to take the good with the bad with DK as he had some great reflex saves and his ability to find a man from goal clearances is second to none. Cabrerras had another one on one muffed chance, same as last week, gets run down from behind. His short area game is very quick and he fights for the ball really well, he just happens to be the wrong guy to latch onto any through ball which is outside the 18 yard box. The substitutions were all spot on: Lachie Wales and Ramy Najjarine were both a bit turnover prone and we needed an injection of something else. Looks like we saved Josh for the FFA cup final which was also a smart move. Craig Noone, too one-sided today and not as useful tracking back, much more dynamic in space and on the burst, and i think that's his game. His jarred knee came about from using the outside of his left foot when he could so easily have used his right. Connor Metcalfe best of our young players today, still developing, could be anything. Rostyn Griffiths the ball fell his way and he was rock solid when it did. The all new back three formation met in the sheds before kickoff (just as Shahanga said lol) and I think that's a reason why we struggled early. Hated the goal we conceded. I don't think we got even a snippet on the ball, no clearance whatsoever. Paddy Kisnorbo should be fuming over that one. Let's clean it up! The big takeaway from me from today is the smart play of the number 9 and some breakaway chances that were muffed. Adelaide to their credit made a game of it late but we got the win, that's all that matters, Wednesday night will tell us ore about what kind of squad we have this year. A mixed bag of a day that was saved by two expertly taken chances by Jamie Maclaren. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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