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A-League threads [Merged]
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Agree I4, Broxy definitely motm, and having Valeri on the park makes a massive difference. While he did score, Bozanic is still a problem IMO. Will be interesting to see how we set up when Rojas comes back. Hopefully Troisi stays as CAM. He does a lot of little things that don't get noticed but his passing quality is superb and he opens up the play. Like a younger version of Finkler in some ways.
I reckon Troisi as a CAM has been disappointing, and a big reason why we can't seem to hold onto the ball. He did play better in the last 20 minutes though. The other player that did well that hasn't been mentioned was Ingham.
We played better as the game progressed, including Troisi. I think the ref must have forgotten he had cards. Players were getting multiple warnings including Popovic who was losing it more than Muscat. Mahazi had his obligatory turnover and awful challenge within seconds of coming on - he cant be a sub. Too early too make any jugement on Max. To echo previous comments my 11 yeard old daughter turned to me early in the game and said, we are losing the midfield. Ingham did really well as a sub, great goal. Daughter and her friend were thrilled to get autographs at the after game function including Besart's. It's something the A League does so much better than the AFL.
The post match functions are excellent. There are always players and club officials there (and full strength beer!!). Had photos taken with many players including club royalty such as Carlos, Archie, Leijer, Broxy, even Matty Kemp!!
I remember kicking back and having a beer with Marco Flores one night. Cracking bloke. Shame he was sh!t.
I remember kicking back and having a beer with Marco Flores one night. Cracking bloke. Shame he was sh!t.
joegarra said:
Yeah - he still looks a yard short of pace, but he did put in. The positive sign for his goal was the intelligence to move from the far post position to a more central position for the cut-back pass. That showed good nouse... but then he nearly butchered the goal, hit it too soft but got lucky with it going through the defender's legs and the goalie was too slow to react. But he took the chance.
Tough away trip to Wellington next week who are starting to show that they aren't as bad as early form suggested.
Sir Tiger said:
I reckon the top 6 is just about decided already. CCM, Newcastle and WSW aren't up to it for mine. Adelaide may recover, but face an ACL campaign later on.
I think we're getting better but still need to find a solution to our midfield issues... after last night, maybe FBK is the answer?
jb03 said:
he broke his leg in his first preseason with Stuttgart and never really recovered. finally got some continuity last season on loan in Switzerland and was recalled back to Stuttgart for preseason. from there both parties realised things weren't gonna work out, so his contract was mutually terminated and we pounced. he's too good for this league, but being a kiwi limits his options somewhat (i'm sure a richer Asian club would have snapped him up if he was Aussie).
antman said:
they've had a soft start to the season (have travelled outside of NSW once so far) and took advantage of some bad finishing by us and Perth. I guess you can only beat what's in front of you. they've also been able to play the same 11 for every match, which makes a big difference. I reckon they'll be around the mark come the end of the season but they'll be reigned in sooner rather than later. duds like jurman and grant will be found wanting while Zullo, Wilkinson and brosque will inevitably get injured at some point.