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TonysMumsabitch
19-06-2008, 04:15 AM
Thought I'd kick it all off with the news that MVFC have just signed Michael Thwaite on a loan deal from Norway's Brann. So that is three pretty nice signings of late for MVFC. Ney Fabiano, Pupy Lopez and now Thwaite.
Roll on season 4 ... :afro:
oz_da II
19-06-2008, 04:36 AM
Are ther any other clubs in the comp this year?
Farawayeagle
19-06-2008, 04:48 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Are ther any other clubs in the comp this year?
No.
http://203.15.102.152/a-league/buckley-no-expansion-race-120895/
TonysMumsabitch
19-06-2008, 05:10 AM
:o
crystaljim
19-06-2008, 05:39 AM
So whose playing in the ACL this year? Must be one of the so called big clubs surely! :o
oz_da II
19-06-2008, 05:48 AM
Originally posted by Farawayeagle
No.
http://203.15.102.152/a-league/buckley-no-expansion-race-120895/
:clown: :moo:
crystaljim
19-06-2008, 05:58 AM
Originally posted by Farawayeagle
No.
http://203.15.102.152/a-league/buckley-no-expansion-race-120895/
Looks like it will be the last year of just 8 teams though. Could be up to four more teams in 2009-10 season. Several strong bids in for a second team in West Sydney and one in Geelong as well as the already mooted Gold Coast and Townsville ones.
oz_da II
19-06-2008, 06:01 AM
Originally posted by Farawayeagle
No.
http://203.15.102.152/a-league/buckley-no-expansion-race-120895/
:clown: :moo:
philaire
19-06-2008, 07:04 AM
Happy for a licence to go the Gold Coast, but hard to think of too many regional areas where a new club could stack up. Not convinced about Townsville at all, nor particularly Wollongong. A second team in Melbourne, which it would seem is inevitable by most reports, is a risky move. The one-team-one-city model has been a winner after the previous failed models of the previous 25-30 years.
At all costs, we need to avoid dilution of playing standards and crowds. Another World Cup appearance in 2010 would certainly buoy interest but there's many a potential slip along the way, and AFL/NRL are hardly going to concede territory.
bunghole
19-06-2008, 07:49 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Happy for a licence to go the Gold Coast, but hard to think of too many regional areas where a new club could stack up. Not convinced about Townsville at all, nor particularly Wollongong. A second team in Melbourne, which it would seem is inevitable by most reports, is a risky move. The one-team-one-city model has been a winner after the previous failed models of the previous 25-30 years.
At all costs, we need to avoid dilution of playing standards and crowds. Another World Cup appearance in 2010 would certainly buoy interest but there's many a potential slip along the way, and AFL/NRL are hardly going to concede territory.
AFL won't, but RL's gone already Phil.
Agree with what you say about the number of teams. Talk of a team in Geelong automtically reminds me of the Morwell Falcons days, which I'd hoped we'd never see again. :eek:
TonysMumsabitch
20-06-2008, 12:48 AM
MICHAEL THWAITE !!!
***stamps foot on ground not unlike the Sexual Chocolate bloke in Coming To America***
:D
Skid Row
20-06-2008, 02:02 AM
Who the frig is Pupy Lopez? Is that Carlos' mate?
TonysMumsabitch
20-06-2008, 03:47 AM
Yep, both play for Costa Rican NT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoS8j9eNMZU&feature=related
oz_da II
20-06-2008, 07:24 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
Who the frig is Pupy Lopez? Is that Carlos' mate?
Hopefully he's as good as George Weah's "mate" who played for Southampton.
IW_Eagle
20-06-2008, 07:30 AM
I'm getting a season ticket for the Roar this season
oz_da II
20-06-2008, 07:43 AM
Give Frank my regards... :hi:
kayjay
20-06-2008, 08:57 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
Thought I'd kick it all off with the news that MVFC have just signed Michael Thwaite on a loan deal from Norway's Brann. So that is three pretty nice signings of late for MVFC. Ney Fabiano, Pupy Lopez and now Thwaite.
Roll on season 4 ... :afro:
Any background on Lopez TMAB?
Surfside
20-06-2008, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by kayjay
Any background on Lopez TMAB?
Yeah, comes from Saprissa, holding midfielder, Costa Rican International, so will be able to play in behind Carlos. Check out the MV forums for details, about 30 pages of crap about him. Looks good though.
1fcf
oz_da II
26-06-2008, 03:38 AM
Oh dear... :clown:
Brian's McFadden's one-finger salute to Sydney FC
POP star and Delta Goodrem's other half Brian McFadden gave some soccer fans a finger salute after being taunted last night.
When McFadden took to the field for Sydney FC in their first trial game at Blacktown, some of Sydney's fans showed their support for Australia's adopted son by chanting "You're just a poor Robbie Williams" and "You're just a fat Ronan Keating".
IW_Eagle
26-06-2008, 03:48 AM
Haha, pretty funny.
crystaljim
26-06-2008, 03:56 AM
Fat Ronan keating? I didn't know there was a thin one?
oz_da II
04-07-2008, 06:11 AM
If it wasn't official yet, it is official now, Graham Arnold is an idiot.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/olyroos/arnie-explains-burns-djite-cull-122304/
What is this asshat still doing in the FFA system?
Skid Row
04-07-2008, 07:03 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
If it wasn't official yet, it is official now, Graham Arnold is an idiot.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/olyroos/arnie-explains-burns-djite-cull-122304/
What is this asshat still doing in the FFA system?
What a :clown:.
Skid Row
04-07-2008, 07:07 AM
Arnold's three over-age players will be Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson, Crystal Palace wingback David Carney and Newcastle Jets defender Jade North, who is expected to be captain in his second Olympics after representing his country at Athens 2004.
Looks like Carney is on his way too then. ;)
oz_da II
04-07-2008, 07:13 AM
Stuart Musialik or Nathan Burns?
Nikita Rukavytsya or Bruce Djite?
**** me...
How can Djite be good enough to play in the World Cup qualifiers but not good enough for the Olympic squad?
oz_da II
04-07-2008, 07:23 AM
Argentina's Olympic squad: Oscar Ustari (Getafe), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar), Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Ezequiel Garay (Racing Santander), Federico Fazio (Sevilla), Nicolas Burdisso (Internazionale), Luciano Monzon (Boca Juniors), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Ever Banega (Valencia), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Juan Roman Riquelme (Boca Juniors), Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Jose Sosa (Bayern Munich), Diego Buonanotte (River Plate), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli), Lautaro Acosta (Sevilla) and Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid).
Oh dear, that Australia vs American Samoa record score (31-0) might be in danger...
ebyeeckeagle
04-07-2008, 07:42 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Argentina's Olympic squad: Oscar Ustari (Getafe), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar), Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Ezequiel Garay (Racing Santander), Federico Fazio (Sevilla), Nicolas Burdisso (Internazionale), Luciano Monzon (Boca Juniors), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Ever Banega (Valencia), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Juan Roman Riquelme (Boca Juniors), Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Jose Sosa (Bayern Munich), Diego Buonanotte (River Plate), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli), Lautaro Acosta (Sevilla) and Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid).
Oh dear, that Australia vs American Samoa record score (31-0) might be in danger...
Dear God, is that for real? Olympic football is a joke. WTF are the likes of Messi doing there?
Skid Row
04-07-2008, 07:58 AM
Originally posted by ebyeeckeagle
Dear God, is that for real? Olympic football is a joke. WTF are the likes of Messi doing there?
He's under 23.
ebyeeckeagle
04-07-2008, 08:03 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
He's under 23.
Skid, I know his age and the age rules on.
My point was more about why these type of players are in the Olympics. It's a wider point, that includes golf and tennis. Where you have a sport that has it's own prestige tournaments, what are these sort of players doing there?
Not really on topic, I know.
Skid Row
04-07-2008, 08:19 AM
It's a chance to compete in the second biggest sporting event in the world behind the AFL Grand Final......I mean the World Cup. They may win a gold medal which would be a big lure too.
kayjay
04-07-2008, 08:36 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Argentina's Olympic squad: Oscar Ustari (Getafe), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar), Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Ezequiel Garay (Racing Santander), Federico Fazio (Sevilla), Nicolas Burdisso (Internazionale), Luciano Monzon (Boca Juniors), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Ever Banega (Valencia), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Juan Roman Riquelme (Boca Juniors), Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Jose Sosa (Bayern Munich), Diego Buonanotte (River Plate), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli), Lautaro Acosta (Sevilla) and Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid).
Oh dear, that Australia vs American Samoa record score (31-0) might be in danger... F**k me :eek:
Surfside
04-07-2008, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
It's a chance to compete in the second biggest sporting event in the world behind the AFL Grand Final......I mean the World Cup. They may win a gold medal which would be a big lure too.
Its actually about 3rd or 4th biggest sporting event in the world. The Euro's are bigger than the Olympics
Surfside
04-07-2008, 10:31 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
It's a chance to compete in the second biggest sporting event in the world behind the AFL Grand Final......I mean the World Cup. They may win a gold medal which would be a big lure too.
May win a gold medal? If they don't win the final by a clear 4 goals I'll be shocked.
oz_da II
04-07-2008, 11:39 AM
Sarkies.... :clown:
Arnold needs to be sacked on the spot.
Leaving out Burns and Djite would be similar to Pim not selecting a fit Cahill and Kewell in the Australian WC squad.
1f75
Farawayeagle
04-07-2008, 12:16 PM
Arnold is an arrogant wanker and will be a drag on every level of the aussie set-up --until someone at FFA susses him.
The sooner the better.
kayjay
04-07-2008, 10:55 PM
Arnold = Clueless.
oz_da II
05-07-2008, 01:59 AM
This bloke has it about right.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blogs/halftimeorange/black-armbands-for-olyroos-bouquets-for-harry-122313/
kayjay
05-07-2008, 03:12 AM
I love Archie - but he's not the future!
oz_da II
05-07-2008, 04:26 AM
Apart from stuffing the Samoans, New Caledonians etc he hasn't been much of the past.
Silly selection.
Skid Row
05-07-2008, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Its actually about 3rd or 4th biggest sporting event in the world. The Euro's are bigger than the Olympics
So an event held in Europe is bigger than an event participated in by most countries of the world? No I dont think so.
I think the Olympics are as boring as bat shit but they are alot bigger than the Euro's.
oz_da II
05-07-2008, 12:07 PM
May be bigger but I wouldn't say a lot bigger (used to be yes), times are a changing.
Surfside
05-07-2008, 06:10 PM
Originally posted by Skid Row
So an event held in Europe is bigger than an event participated in by most countries of the world? No I dont think so.
I think the Olympics are as boring as bat shit but they are alot bigger than the Euro's.
Yeah, TV wise, just as many people watch the Euro's. Mainly due to Africa, all of which is football nuts, but doesn't give a rats arse about the olympics.
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Soccer's European Championship, a $1.9 billion showcase of national teams, is challenging the Olympics to be the world's second-most watched sports tournament after the World Cup as fans gather around televisions from Caracas to Kuala Lumpur.
The quadrennial event, which opens as Euro 2008 in Switzerland and Austria tomorrow, increased its TV audience by about 30 percent four years ago in Latin America and Asia, said Kevin Alavy at Future Sport + Entertainment. Viewing figures will rise again, making it the fastest-growing sports tournament in the world, he said.
``A lot of sports are suffering audience declines, often significant declines,'' said Alavy, who is head of analytics at the media consultant firm in London. ``But a few blue-ribbon events are bucking the trend. And what is bucking the trend more than any other is the European Championship.''
World Cup winner Italy and Germany, the favorite, are among the 16 teams that will compete, and growing interest outside of Europe has helped make the 23-day tournament the most lucrative yet. UEFA, European soccer's ruling body, expects revenue from media rights and ticket sales to soar 47 percent to 1.25 billion euros ($1.95 billion) compared with four years ago.
The audience for the Euro 2004 final between Greece and Portugal was 161 million, more than any single event in the Athens Olympics the same year, Alavy said. Overall, the two-and- a-half week Olympics get more viewers, he said. The World Cup final in 2006 drew 261 million viewers.
``We will be present on television all over the world,'' said William Gaillard, UEFA's communications director. ``The world audience is not that very different from the World Cup.''
`Soccer Is Cool'
While Latin America has its own regional soccer tournaments, the familiarity with European clubs has driven the popularity of the European Championship, said Armando De Armas, vice president of Meridiano Television, which is showing Euro 2008 games in Venezuela. Kaka, the current European Player of the Year, for example, is a Brazilian playing for AC Milan in Italy.
Like kids across Europe, Venezuelan children are buying and trading stickers of Euro 2008 players made by Italy's Panini SpA. Luis Colmenares, who sells albums for the stickers in a Caracas mall, said fans buy as many as 2,000 on a weekend.
``I'm rooting for France,'' said Danilo Villegas, 38, Venezuelan shipping-service manager in Caracas. ``People think soccer is cool.''
In Singapore, soccer fans say they will stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch Euro 2008 games, with many placing bets to fuel their interest.
David Tan, a Singaporean taxi driver, said he and colleagues will break off from work to take in games in a bar.
``The night taxi drivers just stop driving and watch the television,'' said Tan, also 38. ``There are no passengers then because people are watching the football.''
Ballack's Pledge
Euro 2008 opens with a game between co-host Switzerland and the Czech Republic, which lost the 1996 final, in Basel at 6 p.m. local time. Germany, favored to be the eventual champion by Vienna-based bookmaker bwin.com, plays eastern neighbor Poland at 8:45 p.m. in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Germany, led by Chelsea's Michael Ballack, is seeking a record-extending fourth title and its first since 1996. Two years ago, it defied pre-tournament expectations and reached the World Cup semifinal on home soil before losing to Italy.
``We showed during the World Cup that you can count on us,'' Ballack told reporters this week.
Italy dropped to third-favorite behind Spain to win Euro 2008 with bwin.com after captain Fabio Cannavaro injured his ankle four days ago, ruling him out of the June 7-29 tournament on the day the team arrived in Austria.
Spain, which won the championship in 1964, has to play as well as it can to have a chance at the title, said U.S. coach Bob Bradley after his team lost 1-0 to the Spaniards in an exhibition game on June 4.
``Technically they're very, very good,'' Bradley told reporters in Santander, Spain. ``Can the group rise for the big event? That's the big challenge.''
kayjay
05-07-2008, 10:28 PM
The football component of the Olympics carries
far less prestige than the Euro's.
People will long remember Spain winning 2008,
but ask someone in a couple of years time who won
the Beijing gold medal??
1f84
bunghole
06-07-2008, 07:54 AM
Olympics > Euros every day of the week.
bunghole
06-07-2008, 08:03 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
It's a chance to compete in the second biggest sporting event in the world behind the AFL Grand Final
Like it. :D
oz_da II
07-07-2008, 06:25 AM
Even Craig Foster has got it right about the Olympic squad selection:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/olyroos-squad-selection-a-departure-from-verbeeks-vision/2008/07/05/1214951107935.html
The Olympic Games represents the final developmental opportunity for our best young players to experience tournament play in preparation for the step up to the Socceroos.
How, then, can Bruce Djite, Nathan Burns and James Holland, who have already proven themselves as part of Pim Verbeek's senior plans, miss out on the Olympic squad? It highlights a massive flaw in the system.
Verbeek should have selected the squad as a preparatory step to the senior jersey, rather than have Graham Arnold make decisions which are out of step with the national coach's vision.
crystaljim
07-07-2008, 06:36 AM
yep, its not often you agree completely with fossie, but here he has it spot on. I don't get his selection of the three over age players either.
oz_da II
07-07-2008, 06:49 AM
Thompson's selection is mind boggling, his fitness, let alone his very average form, would be a major concern after his knee injury in China.
Polish Pete
07-07-2008, 07:12 AM
When does the season start and who's Sydney FCs major signing??
oz_da II
07-07-2008, 07:17 AM
Originally posted by Polish Pete
who's Sydney FCs major signing??
Snoop Dogg
Farawayeagle
07-07-2008, 12:20 PM
I see Arnold is whinging now about the criticism.
Bloody amateur.
http://203.15.102.152/olyroos/arnold-hits-back-at-critics-122476/
oz_da II
07-07-2008, 12:48 PM
And I will say it once again: all the players in the squad deserve their spot and they are the players best equipped to bring us the best results in the Olympics.
That's bull shit, Arnold. Whenever I watch Sarkies I come to the conclusion that he would struggle playing in my club side. OK at set pieces but that's about it.
philaire
07-07-2008, 10:45 PM
Originally posted by oz_da II
That's bull shit, Arnold. Whenever I watch Sarkies I come to the conclusion that he would struggle playing in my club side. OK at set pieces but that's about it. Couldn't agree more. Arnold defending his selection by stating that Burns and Djite weren't consistent enough at A-league level. Unbelievable. And Sarkies gets in ahead of them?
philaire
07-07-2008, 10:53 PM
Originally posted by bunghole
Olympics > Euros every day of the week. Not in football terms. Football and the Olympics have never gone together. Frank Farina's goal for us against Yugoslavia some time in the 80's, and I think that's the sum total of all of my Olympic football memories over 30+ years...
bunghole
08-07-2008, 08:23 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Not in football terms. Football and the Olympics have never gone together. Frank Farina's goal for us against Yugoslavia some time in the 80's, and I think that's the sum total of all of my Olympic football memories over 30+ years...
I don't watch the football at the Olympics Phil.
Too many much better and exciting sports to watch than that rubbish. :p
oz_da II
08-07-2008, 08:41 AM
Like synchronized swimming and judo... ;)
bunghole
08-07-2008, 09:00 AM
Absolutely. :p
TonysMumsabitch
09-07-2008, 01:06 AM
Foster is usually on the ball, and aside from a wee bit on anti-English bias in him, he's the best ex-footballer analyst in the country. Arnold is a clueless feckwit, and we will not get a single result in Beijing.
oz_da II
09-07-2008, 01:24 AM
Foster is a feckwit as well, have a look at his face next time the words "Crystal" "Palace" "Football" and "Club" are linked together.
Men At Work
09-07-2008, 01:29 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Foster is a feckwit as well, have a look at his face next time the words "Crystal" "Palace" "Football" and "Club" are linked together.
I doubt he was too happy with the club deciding not to do even the formality of an appeal when his work visa was rejected. That it resulted in him ending up at Northern Spirit probably only compounded the bitterness.
oz_da II
09-07-2008, 01:42 AM
From memory his form didn't warrant it.
Men At Work
09-07-2008, 02:11 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
From memory his form didn't warrant it.
Perhaps not but I think he still had some time to go on his contract and it was a rather cynical way for the club to have it cut short. He was the players rep during administration and supposedly influential in having them (the Pieman excepted) accept a wages cut which helped us stay in business. Perhaps SJ didn't want anyone with that sort of influence around when he took over.
crystaljim
09-07-2008, 02:13 AM
Jordan shafted him. He was the players association rep and was considered too bolshie. I have good memories of him during administration, he played as well as anyone else.
1fd3
crystaljim
09-07-2008, 02:14 AM
oops! MAW gets in first again :)
oz_da II
09-07-2008, 02:33 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Jordan shafted him. He was the players association rep and was considered too bolshie. I have good memories of him during administration, he played as well as anyone else.
I must have missed those games...
crystaljim
09-07-2008, 03:07 AM
Blackburn last game of the season, we won 2-1, he played well that day. Mind you I was at Portman rd for his debut and he was shiiiit.
oz_da II
09-07-2008, 03:21 AM
The two games I remember most were the home games against Stockport (I think we blew a two goal lead) and a loss to Brum Scum.
Very ordinary in both.
philaire
09-07-2008, 03:30 AM
Foster is among the better football analysts in this country (which maybe is not saying something). He's certainly not afraid to be anti-FFA (no doubt prompted occasionally by Les) and he's made a good call in his questioning of Arnie. He probably went over the top in his spat with Ange Postecoglou (entertaining though it was...) but he does care about Australian football and I'm happy for him to get stuck into those who fall short of the mark.
crystaljim
09-07-2008, 03:40 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Foster is among the better football analysts in this country (which maybe is not saying something). He's certainly not afraid to be anti-FFA (no doubt prompted occasionally by Les) and he's made a good call in his questioning of Arnie. He probably went over the top in his spat with Ange Postecoglou (entertaining though it was...) but he does care about Australian football and I'm happy for him to get stuck into those who fall short of the mark.
Agreed
Men At Work
09-07-2008, 03:53 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
The two games I remember most were the home games against Stockport (I think we blew a two goal lead)
3-0 up after half an hour and thinking this is going to be a walloping. Thirty minutes later we were grimly trying to hang on for a draw.
I'm happy that he calls stuff as rubbish if he thinks it is. If a product is always praised it ends up as tedious as Sky Sports is with the Premiership.
crystaljim
09-07-2008, 03:54 AM
Or robbie slater defending his mate Arnie.
sydney eagle
09-07-2008, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Foster is among the better football analysts in this country Foster talks as much shit as Robbie slater and co
There are a few really good analysts but their names escape me at the moment.None of them work on foxsports though :D
TonysMumsabitch
10-07-2008, 02:45 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Foster is among the better football analysts in this country (which maybe is not saying something). He's certainly not afraid to be anti-FFA (no doubt prompted occasionally by Les) and he's made a good call in his questioning of Arnie. He probably went over the top in his spat with Ange Postecoglou (entertaining though it was...) but he does care about Australian football and I'm happy for him to get stuck into those who fall short of the mark.
Well said.
Analysts are everywhere, but how many ex-players make good ones? Or even half-decent ones? The only other bloke going around right now that cuts the mustard is Trimboli.
philaire
10-07-2008, 03:16 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
Analysts are everywhere, but how many ex-players make good ones? Or even half-decent ones? The only other bloke going around right now that cuts the mustard is Trimboli. I second that. Good player, good bloke, speaks well. When that prat Andrew Orsatti turned up on EPSN recently it reminded me how grateful I am he isn't part of the SBS team any more. Superior tone, liked the sound of his own voice, took 150 words to ask something that could have been asked in five. Although he has his own slightly tiring grab-bag of clichés when he's commentating ("and maybe... just maybe..."), Simon Hill generally speaks sense on the Aussie game as well as the overseas stuff.
crystaljim
10-07-2008, 03:19 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Simon Hill generally speaks sense on the Aussie game as well as the overseas stuff.
You can see him literally bite his tongue when Slater opens his mouth sometimes.
crystaljim
10-07-2008, 11:17 PM
Proof Arnold has lost it completely
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/olyroos/arnold-sets-medal-target-122752/
Men At Work
10-07-2008, 11:28 PM
When it doesn't happen that means it will be considered a failure - and thus he can get the bullet and be replaced by someone competent.
oz_da II
10-07-2008, 11:36 PM
Arnold sets medal target
I didn't think he could drop any lower in my estimation...
He's quite possibly insane.
oz_da II
13-07-2008, 08:08 AM
Captain Milligan scored a goal in each half and Sarkies grabbed another in a convincing 3-2 victory over fellow Olympic qualifiers New Zealand.
The Olyroos pushed more men forward and created a few half chances through Rukavytsya and Sarkies before they sealed their victory with 12 minutes to go.
Doesn't sound too convincing to me against a nation full of egg chasers...
IW_Eagle
13-07-2008, 09:15 AM
Went to the Roar game last night, 3-1 vs Palmaras [sic], the Brazilian team. Was an okay game.
Skid Row
13-07-2008, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Like synchronized swimming
I work with one of the girls who's in the pairs or whatever it's called. Erika her name is, she's Mexican. She's probably got a brazilian too.
1fa5
kayjay
14-07-2008, 10:03 AM
If she's really good at holding her breath underwater,
she'd probably be really good at blowing you in the hot spa!
oz_da II
16-07-2008, 01:05 PM
A nice two fingers up (sort of) to Arnie from Djite, today.
Two goals and an assist in a friendly (I believe it was his first appearance).
crystaljim
21-07-2008, 12:49 AM
Just for the record, I don't think the Mariners will have a good season this year.
Looking forward to being proved wrong, but I just don't think we have built a good enough team compared to some of the other clubs.
oz_da II
21-07-2008, 01:02 AM
If they sign Bosnich they'll have the best keeper in the league.
Should teach Dipstick Danny a thing or two as well. :D
philaire
21-07-2008, 02:16 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
If they sign Bosnich they'll have the best keeper in the league. Was that a quote from Bosnich?:rolleyes: Gosh, he talks a good game. Apparently, he hasn't ruled out taking over from Schwarzer. Just for the record, neither have I...:eek:
oz_da II
21-07-2008, 02:21 AM
Yeah probably, and I'd probably agree with him.
crystaljim
21-07-2008, 02:33 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Should teach Dipstick Danny a thing or two as well. :D
Yep everyone knows a keepers arm is for making nazi salutes and not for hitting refs :p
oz_da II
21-07-2008, 02:36 AM
:D
Heard something about Dipstick abusing the ref while watching a friendly. Isn't Dipstick on a suspended sentence?
crystaljim
21-07-2008, 02:39 AM
can play in trials but not in anything official, so he will miss all A League games until October something
philaire
21-07-2008, 02:56 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Yeah probably, and I'd probably agree with him. Oops, I actually meant that I haven't ruled out the opportunity to take over from Schwarzer myself. Bosnich needs to actually play a competitive game or two before he opens his mouth again on the topic.
oz_da II
21-07-2008, 03:08 AM
Yeah I know, I'll rule myself out, I retired this season. ;)
I'm struggling to think of a better keeper than the form I'd imagine Bosnich would be in even without a competitive match in what must be at least five or six years (apparently he was very sharp in the QPR reserves). Goalkeeping is definitely not a strong point of the A-League and Covic doesn't fill me with any confidence as Schwarzer's replacement.
The only one half decent is loony Danny...
philaire
21-07-2008, 06:08 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
I'm struggling to think of a better keeper than the form I'd imagine Bosnich would be in even without a competitive match in what must be at least five or six years (apparently he was very sharp in the QPR reserves). Didn't know he actually had game time for QPR 2nds - thought he was just training with them. In his day he was superb, and I appreciate goalkeepers of Boz's age can still be great, but I'm just wondering about the effect his non-football activities in the intervening years may have had...
Surfside
22-07-2008, 06:53 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Yeah I know, I'll rule myself out, I retired this season. ;)
I'm struggling to think of a better keeper than the form I'd imagine Bosnich would be in even without a competitive match in what must be at least five or six years (apparently he was very sharp in the QPR reserves). Goalkeeping is definitely not a strong point of the A-League and Covic doesn't fill me with any confidence as Schwarzer's replacement.
The only one half decent is loony Danny...
There's some good young'uns coming through actually. Van Stratten, Vukovic, Velaphi etc. But there will probably be a couple of years from when Schwarzer retires to one of them stepping up. But I'm less concerned about the goalkeeping future than some of the other positions. What is concerning is that we haven't got any youngsters that look like stepping up to the standards of a Cahill, Viduka/Kewell in their prime etc.
Surfside
27-07-2008, 11:21 AM
Perth 0-1 Melbourne, New signings looking the goods, Lopez evidently fitted in quite well on his debut
CCM 3-0 Sydney, Hahahahahahahaha, oh and Bosnich played brilliantly and saved a penalty, but more importantly, hahahahahahahahaha
IW_Eagle
27-07-2008, 11:23 AM
Qld Roar 1 - 1 Wellington Phoenix
Sergio for QLD Roar, good goal, setup by Mucchanio (spelling). 1st half all QLD, 2nd half they had hardly any pocession. Played at Quad park on the Sunshine Coast. Phoenix had a couple of good long shots on goal that Liam Ready was up to.
Farawayeagle
29-07-2008, 06:03 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Didn't know he actually had game time for QPR 2nds - thought he was just training with them. In his day he was superb, and I appreciate goalkeepers of Boz's age can still be great, but I'm just wondering about the effect his non-football activities in the intervening years may have had...
None. I went to the Sydney game and he was impressive.
The signs look good for him.
Needs to lose a bit more weight and work on his distribution. Otherwise -- CLASS.
IW_Eagle
29-07-2008, 06:16 AM
I have heard that Bosnich is set to play for Central Coast Mariners against Queensland Roar this weekend - Don't know how accurate that is...
Skid Row
29-07-2008, 06:24 AM
Bozza is the bees knees. :love:
KYLIE MINEAGLE
29-07-2008, 06:31 AM
2038
Is that a new typeof cocaine.
Surfside
29-07-2008, 11:30 AM
I hear Bosnich is only playing cos he's bankrupt
TonysMumsabitch
29-07-2008, 12:06 PM
Don't mind what the reasons are, it's good to have him back.
:lux:
Farawayeagle
29-07-2008, 12:10 PM
He's denying the truth of The Sun story.
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24093617-5006068,00.html
TonysMumsabitch
30-07-2008, 12:16 AM
Typical Sun really.
crystaljim
30-07-2008, 04:26 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
I hear Bosnich is only playing cos he's bankrupt
Who cares why he's playing, as long as he keeps producing.
bonzobuck
03-08-2008, 09:10 AM
Great to see Wellington Pheonix make the pre season cup final.
I know it is just their second year in the league, and it is just a pre season tournament, but big ups to them regardless.
TonysMumsabitch
06-08-2008, 01:18 AM
I agree. I hope they can sustain the half-decent crowd figures they had in the 1st season and that their loss to the mighty Melbourne this afternoon doesn't affect their crowd numbers.
:D
Surfside
07-08-2008, 12:45 AM
Hoorah, we won the who cares Mickey Mouse cup. Even the players didn't give a sh1t
philaire
07-08-2008, 07:44 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Hoorah, we won the who cares Mickey Mouse cup. Even the players didn't give a sh1t I've never seen such a relaxed bunch during the shootout. Thwaites seemed to find the whole thing a giggle. They almost looked embarrassed during the cup presentation. "Putting it in perspective"
kayjay
09-08-2008, 06:25 AM
Still good to not give the kiwis anything to hang their hat on!
TonysMumsabitch
11-08-2008, 01:03 AM
5 MORE SLEEPS !
crystaljim
11-08-2008, 01:13 AM
we can always comment on the Olyroos to keep us going!
BTW is Kilkenny one of the worst players to ever wear the shirt?
Skid Row
11-08-2008, 02:40 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
we can always comment on the Olyroos to keep us going!
BTW is Kilkenny one of the worst players to ever wear the shirt?
Without a shadow of a doubt. Makes Djites' and Burns' non selection even more perplexing.
He has a great name though.
OH MY GOD, they Kilkenny.
YOU BASTARDS!!!
oz_da II
11-08-2008, 03:00 AM
I'm boycotting anything to do with that Arnold arsehole but I have heard they've been missing a forward to hold up the ball...
crystaljim
11-08-2008, 03:12 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
I'm boycotting anything to do with that Arnold arsehole but I have heard they've been missing a forward to hold up the ball...
and an attacking midfielder. If he has them (Troisi, Sarkies) he either doesn't pick them or takes them off early.
oz_da II
11-08-2008, 03:21 AM
Amazing...
Somone should have had some balls and sacked him after the selection of the squad. He really should not have been in charge to begin with...
crystaljim
11-08-2008, 03:24 AM
Should get Van Egmond to take over. He even has a dutch surname.
oz_da II
11-08-2008, 03:28 AM
Anyone without a surname of Arnold will do for me.
ozzieEagle
11-08-2008, 03:38 AM
Our Female under 10s manager would be a start, who asked me, "Why didnt Arnold bring on Leijer" ? after they went one up against Serbia.
Surfside
11-08-2008, 03:49 AM
Credit where credit's due, they did alright against the Argies. Could've snatched a win too, Rukavytsya had a couple of great chances although you gotta give them their goal. One of the best I've seen in a long time.
crystaljim
11-08-2008, 04:24 AM
Playing 4-5-1 and getting a brave 1-0 loss against a vastly superior team is so 1980's Australia. We had no game plan except to get a 0-0 draw.
I hope you Victory fans aren't hoping for a flood of goals frm Archie this year, he is in dire need of some kind of confidence boost, he is way out of form.
philaire
11-08-2008, 04:30 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Credit where credit's due, they did alright against the Argies. Could've snatched a win too, Rukavytsya had a couple of great chances although you gotta give them their goal. One of the best I've seen in a long time. How they managed to not concede six or seven goals is beyond me. Argentina's failure in the last third was more to do with our packed defence more than anything else. Frankly, Australia's inability to keep possession on the odd times they got it was embarrassing. I know they were in esteemed company but they really did look poor. Federici even had trouble keeping his goal kicks in play. And when we did get our rare opportunities, Archie and Rukavytsya's attempts were lame. Burns or Djite would have done better with those. I love Archie to death when he's playing for Victory, but he has proved time and time again that he is lacking at this level. And to think he's been picked as one of the "special" over-23's. I thought Rukavytsya was barely noticeable last season, except for his goal against Melbourne! I can't see us getting any result against Ivory Coast with this team, and Arnold will deserve every single piece of criticism coming his way.
2278
philaire
11-08-2008, 04:38 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Playing 4-5-1 and getting a brave 1-0 loss against a vastly superior team is so 1980's Australia. We had no game plan except to get a 0-0 draw. Couldn't agree more jim. I think it was Frank Arok with those draws and narrow losses against England that kick-started that era. One of the best things about WC06 was to see Aussie Guus' boys backing themselves and actually playing football. Arnold's logic-defying selection continues his "ability" (refer Asian Cup) to drive Australian football backwards. At best he's an adequate assistant, please FFA don't put him in charge of anything ever again.
crystaljim
11-08-2008, 04:40 AM
I was getting De Ja Vu watching the game. I cringed many times in embarassment . I can assure you.
See my earlier post re. coach. I'd like to see Van Egmond coach the Oly roos.
KYLIE MINEAGLE
11-08-2008, 06:57 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Playing 4-5-1 and getting a brave 1-0 loss against a vastly superior team is so 1980's Australia. We had no game plan except to get a 0-0 draw.
I hope you Victory fans aren't hoping for a flood of goals frm Archie this year, he is in dire need of some kind of confidence boost, he is way out of form.
I thought it was dire made me think of boys against men.Is it only mewho thinks Thompson is the most over rated player in the A League.
ozzieEagle
11-08-2008, 07:19 AM
Originally posted by KYLIE MINEAGLE
I thought it was dire made me think of boys against men.Is it only mewho thinks Thompson is the most over rated player in the A League.
Nope unfortunately :(
Surfside
11-08-2008, 07:22 AM
Arch is still recovering from injury and not yet back at full fitness. Just look at the Grand Final in 07 for proof of what he can do. He's a consistent scorer just struggling for fitness atm. Was a stupid selection for the Olympics, but still a great player
ozzieEagle
11-08-2008, 07:36 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Arch is still recovering from injury and not yet back at full fitness. Just look at the Grand Final in 07 for proof of what he can do. He's a consistent scorer just struggling for fitness atm. Was a stupid selection for the Olympics, but still a great player
At best he is incredibly erratic, at worst, he is a selfish sook.
There you go I've said it, "the emperor isnt wearing any clothes"
I'd get Hung drawn and quartered for even thinking that down the Great Western LOL.
Just my opinion of course, I'll be very pleased to be proved wrong this season.
Allsop maybe a bit of a donkey, but he gives 100 pct without any bad attitude at all.
Skid Row
11-08-2008, 07:57 AM
Arch is a good player but no way should he be our marquee player.
kayjay
11-08-2008, 08:57 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
we can always comment on the Olyroos to keep us going!
BTW is Kilkenny one of the worst players to ever wear the shirt? Absolutely! Dire!
Wasn't even watching when Archie played him in.:eek:
kayjay
11-08-2008, 09:07 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Anyone without a surname of Arnold will do for me.
After about 60 mins I found myself thinking that we were going to hold them out and finish 0-0.
Then I pictured the media giving Arnold credit for drawing with the gold medal favourites, the reward being an extended contract.
Then I found myself barracking for the Argies!
Goooooooooaaaaaaaaallllllll
Don't even wait till they get home, piss him off before the Ivory Coast game.:p
Surfside
11-08-2008, 01:04 PM
Originally posted by ozzieEagle
At best he is incredibly erratic, at worst, he is a selfish sook.
There you go I've said it, "the emperor isnt wearing any clothes"
I'd get Hung drawn and quartered for even thinking that down the Great Western LOL.
Just my opinion of course, I'll be very pleased to be proved wrong this season.
Allsop maybe a bit of a donkey, but he gives 100 pct without any bad attitude at all.
Take out the first bit, and I'll agree. He can be a selfish sook, but he can also produce things that no-one else in the league can do. I'm happy with him
philaire
11-08-2008, 11:44 PM
Originally posted by ozzieEagle
At best he is incredibly erratic, at worst, he is a selfish sook.
There you go I've said it, "the emperor isnt wearing any clothes"
I'd get Hung drawn and quartered for even thinking that down the Great Western LOL.
Just my opinion of course, I'll be very pleased to be proved wrong this season.
Allsop maybe a bit of a donkey, but he gives 100 pct without any bad attitude at all. I don't expect Danny to be terrorising defences this season. Well past his best I think. But he does put the effort in.
I think Archie remains a very good A-league player. Yes he is erratic and probably unduly influenced by the hero-worship stuff that the MV marketing team is happy to promote. He is however the only Victory forward with real bite. For example, when he came on for that cameo in the last ACL game against Chomburi, he simply provided the spark that had been otherwise lacking. But he shouldn't kid himself he's up to international honours.
TonysMumsabitch
12-08-2008, 12:00 AM
A reality check is needed for some, that perhaps our stocks simply aren't all that great domestically. He is the all-time leading scorer in the A-League, like it or not he is the best striker on offer with the best record. It was always going to be a predominantly A-League based team. Seeing as we didn't have the balls to pick a more high profile forward; don't blame Arch - blame the management.
oz_da II
12-08-2008, 02:44 AM
Much rather have Burns or Djite out there than Thompson, it still baffles me.
philaire
12-08-2008, 05:34 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Much rather have Burns or Djite out there than Thompson, it still baffles me. Burns and Spiranovic are simply our best prospects for the future. Although he was out of sorts for much of last season, Burns is a step above those in Beijing and just the sort of player we need to create a threat against Cote D'Ivoire. Extraordinarily poor judgement from Arnold.
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
It was always going to be a predominantly A-League based team. ...but why? Argentina didn't restrict its selection to home-based amateurs - why should we? It's not as if Aussie Pim was going to call on Burns for the upcoming WC qualifiers. Whether we would have run into club v country issues with other players is not the point - Arnold didn't even test the issue.
1f77
TonysMumsabitch
12-08-2008, 07:01 AM
Why?
I'd say it's a combination of factors. Our stature in world football, perhaps also forced from the FFA to have more domestic players with a view to growing the game. This is a factor because via the Olympics previously non-household names like Musialik and North get exposure. In turn, so do the clubs they play for. I would feel confident in saying that there is some FFA influence in terms of there being a minimum amount of domestic-based players.
I'd also say it is down to poor selection and a lack of balls on the part of Arnold. But this we already know, vis a vis our discussions about the non-selection of Burns and Djite - the two most promising young attacking players we have.
oz_da II
12-08-2008, 08:57 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
I would feel confident in saying that there is some FFA influence in terms of there being a minimum amount of domestic-based players.
Arnold has been very adamant that it is "his team"...
Surfside
12-08-2008, 12:27 PM
Why didn't he draft in Burns or Djite now that Archie's injured? I mean Matt Simon FFS
oz_da II
12-08-2008, 12:46 PM
Perhaps Arnold knew what they'd say to him...
I know what I would say.
crystaljim
14-08-2008, 12:24 AM
and the lack of a decent hitman brings us down. And the lack of a decent first touch. Bring on the A - League. Arnie to get a job on Sky with his good mate Robbie and the pair of them can kiss each others arses and become the long ball version of Les and Fossie. Either that or he will end up as assistanr coach at the Blue Scum
oz_da II
14-08-2008, 12:52 AM
Please let it be the latter.
crystaljim
14-08-2008, 01:31 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Please let it be the latter.
Did you see the game?
philaire
14-08-2008, 01:59 AM
... and so the slow-moving train wreck heads over the escarpment and into the ravine.
The positive is that the boys tried hard and had plenty of the ball. But what can you do when the boss elects not to pick some decent forwards in his squad?
Arnold feels moved to call the performance "outstanding". The only thing "outstanding" in the last two months with this team has been his ineptitude. Sack him now, please.:veryangry
oz_da II
14-08-2008, 02:01 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Did you see the game?
Which game?
Surfside
14-08-2008, 04:31 AM
Arnold shouldn't be allowed near a football club ever again. I wouldn't even wish that on Sydney
oz_da II
14-08-2008, 05:55 AM
I can think of a few clubs I'd send Arnold to...
Surfside
14-08-2008, 07:38 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
I can think of a few clubs I'd send Arnold to...
Hopefully Baghdad FC
sydney eagle
14-08-2008, 08:16 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
I can think of a few clubs I'd send Arnold to...
https://subscribe.fairfax.com.au/images/Melbourne_Victory_FINAL.jpg
:p
crystaljim
14-08-2008, 08:35 AM
:o
oz_da II
14-08-2008, 08:38 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Hopefully Baghdad FC
Let's go one step lower on the ladder.
Millwall FC
philaire
14-08-2008, 11:09 PM
Originally posted by oz_da II
I can think of a few clubs I'd send Arnold to... I hear this club's interested
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1408522857_37ff2ec342.jpg
NickyCarleAUS
15-08-2008, 06:31 AM
The mighty A-League champions in Newcastle are playing the scum of the earth tonight (M*r*n*rs).
I'll be there like always :D
NickyCarleAUS
15-08-2008, 06:37 AM
zura has been cleared to play tonight!!!
http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_news_item&id=23221
oz_da II
15-08-2008, 07:02 AM
Who?
League table shows Newcastle finished 2nd last season...
crystaljim
15-08-2008, 07:08 AM
Originally posted by NickyCarleAUS
zura has been cleared to play tonight!!!
http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_news_item&id=23221
He won't be taking his mask out.
Newcastle is the closest thing mainland Australia has to Tasmania.
They will have their six fingered gloves on tonite.
Surfside
15-08-2008, 10:11 AM
Booked my flights to Sydney, won't be sleeping for about 40 hours. Should be fun
NickyCarleAUS
17-08-2008, 01:07 AM
crap crowd at sydney..
Surfside
17-08-2008, 03:28 AM
Best chant of the night, straight after the attendance came up, clear as day, every member of the away bay in unison, the rest of the Sydney crowd in silence.
"Your support is f*cking sh*t."
philaire
18-08-2008, 12:52 AM
1fae
... and thus completes a fairly underwhelming start to the season. Three fairly torpid draws, but a superb Travis Dodd strike has Adelaide on top...
TonysMumsabitch
19-08-2008, 02:02 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Best chant of the night, straight after the attendance came up, clear as day, every member of the away bay in unison, the rest of the Sydney crowd in silence.
"Your support is f*cking sh*t."
Yep, that was glorious.
Men At Work
19-08-2008, 02:25 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Best chant of the night, straight after the attendance came up, clear as day, every member of the away bay in unison, the rest of the Sydney crowd in silence.
"Your support is f*cking sh*t."
The only thing worse than the paucity of the crowd was the lack of composure the teams had in front of goal. It was an entertaining enough game but it's not going to get the likes of me watching on a regular basis.
oz_da II
19-08-2008, 02:49 AM
Distressing scenes at the National Team training. I hope this is an old photo.
http://sportal.com.au/site/_content/leadimage/00025267-image.jpg
Interesting to see Djite called up...
crystaljim
19-08-2008, 03:20 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Distressing scenes at the National Team training. I hope this is an old photo.
[IMG]nteresting to see Djite called up...
Yes it is, Arnie still in Beijing, staying until the end of the Olympics. Rob Baan to deliver a report on our performance in Beijing to FFA in the next two weeks.
oz_da II
19-08-2008, 04:08 AM
Big sigh of relief...
The report should be interesting.
Surfside
19-08-2008, 07:12 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Yes it is, Arnie still in Beijing, staying until the end of the Olympics. Rob Baan to deliver a report on our performance in Beijing to FFA in the next two weeks.
Arnie still in Beijing.....BY HIMSELF. Seriously he's the assistant coach to a team playing tomorrow, but has opted to stay on a taxpayer funded holiday by himself in Beijing. What an A grade knob
philaire
19-08-2008, 12:46 PM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Yes it is, Arnie still in Beijing, staying until the end of the Olympics. Ok by me if he stays there until the end of the 2012 olympics...
Skid Row
19-08-2008, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by NickyCarleAUS
crap crowd at sydney..
How many?
philaire
20-08-2008, 01:01 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
How many? 16,000.
crystaljim
20-08-2008, 01:03 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Arnie still in Beijing.....BY HIMSELF. Seriously he's the assistant coach to a team playing tomorrow, but has opted to stay on a taxpayer funded holiday by himself in Beijing. What an A grade knob
Apparently his contract has expired. Doesn't take away from the fact he is still a A grade knob. :o
Surfside
20-08-2008, 01:29 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
Apparently his contract has expired. Doesn't take away from the fact he is still a A grade knob. :o
I tried to use another word to describe him but the BBS told me I was too immature to think of a better adjective so I changed it.:o
TonysMumsabitch
20-08-2008, 01:30 AM
Originally posted by philaire
Ok by me if he stays there until the end of the 2012 olympics...
Agreed.
I hope the Chinese give him a job.
Skid Row
20-08-2008, 02:23 AM
Originally posted by philaire
16,000.
That's an above average crowd for Sydney though.
oz_da II
20-08-2008, 02:38 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
Agreed.
I hope the Chinese give him a job.
http://cocpsa.org/coc/images/stories/womenmasks.jpg
Men At Work
20-08-2008, 11:59 PM
From 'The Fiver' quote-of-the-day section:
"If I was fortunate enough to get an offer I would sit down with everyone concerned who has an interest and who I care about and discuss that, but I don't really think that's up to me. If someone was generous enough to make an offer then I would consider it and I'd be totally honest and up front with Central Coast - there's no smoke and mirrors here" - Former Chelsea and Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich celebrates signing a seven-week contract with A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners by immediately issuing the politest come-and-get-me plea in the history of football to bigger clubs.
crystaljim
21-08-2008, 12:06 AM
win win situation for both sides. He gets to put himself in the shop window and we get a good keeper for a few games.
philaire
21-08-2008, 02:05 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
win win situation for both sides. He gets to put himself in the shop window and we get a good keeper for a few games. At the very least will add a little spice to what has been a bland season opening.
philaire
21-08-2008, 02:11 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
That's an above average crowd for Sydney though. Lowest ever Syd-Mel crowd.
Previous 25,208, 17,272, 20,881, 18,436, 33,458
This one 16,227
crystaljim
22-08-2008, 01:25 AM
For all the melbourne A league fans, I am in town for the weekend, I will be here friday nite
http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/
Will any of you be watching sundays game in a particular watering hole?
206f
ozzieEagle
22-08-2008, 01:45 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
For all the melbourne A league fans, I am in town for the weekend, I will be here friday nite
http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/
Will any of you be watching sundays game in a particular watering hole?
My oldest does gigs there sometimes.
Alas watching at home, working that night.
TonysMumsabitch
22-08-2008, 06:30 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
For all the melbourne A league fans, I am in town for the weekend, I will be here friday nite
http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/
Will any of you be watching sundays game in a particular watering hole?
Good bar mate. Was there 2 weekends ago.
At this stage I'm not 100% sure where I'm watching it. Possibly going to try a new pub, due to dissatisfation with our current one. But there's always the chance I sleep in on Sunday and just end up watching it at home!
I will get back to this thread on Sunday morning and confirm though. Hopefully you have net access.
Surfside
22-08-2008, 02:09 PM
3-3, Perth and Newie. Great game so I hear
crystaljim
24-08-2008, 11:58 PM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
Good bar mate. Was there 2 weekends ago.
At this stage I'm not 100% sure where I'm watching it. Possibly going to try a new pub, due to dissatisfation with our current one. But there's always the chance I sleep in on Sunday and just end up watching it at home!
I will get back to this thread on Sunday morning and confirm though. Hopefully you have net access.
Really great venue, had a ball. Can't say the same for saturdays entertainment at the Dome. :-(
Saw the first half of the Victory game and then went to the pub again on Sunday.
TonysMumsabitch
25-08-2008, 03:40 AM
Ended up watching it at a mates house oweing to the massive Saturday I had, apologies.
TonysMumsabitch
29-08-2008, 01:33 AM
Woot!
1st home game of the season tonight, pumped!
:D
oz_da II
29-08-2008, 02:34 AM
Go Visitors Go!!!
philaire
29-08-2008, 03:51 AM
3-1 to Victory with both Griffiths brothers sent off would be nice...
ozzieEagle
29-08-2008, 03:51 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Go Visitors Go!!!
Listen out for it, if two goals go in for MV oz-da ;) Hopefully you will hear it a lot this season.
"We are top ...... etc etc"
I should be on my first beer by now.
Cannot f....ing wait.
Surfside
29-08-2008, 04:00 AM
Originally posted by philaire
3-1 to Victory with both Griffiths brothers' legs broken would be nice...
Fixed your comment. Far better now
philaire
29-08-2008, 04:28 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Fixed your comment. Far better now No that's unfair. We wouldn't want to deny Joel's viewing public his new hairstyle for an extended period, would we...
Surfside
29-08-2008, 07:19 AM
But this way he'll be in the stands, so they can look at it up close and personal
oz_da II
29-08-2008, 10:53 AM
Well played Newcastle...
Surfside
29-08-2008, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by philaire
No that's unfair. We wouldn't want to deny Joel's viewing public his new hairstyle for an extended period, would we...
5-0 with Mr. Griffiths limping off goalless with a yellow card in the 84th minute will do
ozzieEagle
29-08-2008, 02:38 PM
Great to be able to mix with the players in the Victory room after the game, might even post some pics. Best take back what I said about Archie, he was a true Gent towards my kids.
That was the best game of football since the grand final.... whats up with those silly buggers from the North terrace ?
The Universe is back in Synch again :)
BTW OZE, said hello to Theo, from the Palace Clan at Clifton Hill
Surfside
29-08-2008, 04:03 PM
North Terrace I think pretty much ensured the scrapping of Home End Memberships at that end of the ground tonight. They were letting anyone in after the 20 minute mark. Will be GA when Adelaide visit in a couple of weeks. But of course that is but my humble opinion
ozeagle
29-08-2008, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by ozzieEagle
Great to be able to mix with the players in the Victory room after the game, might even post some pics. Best take back what I said about Archie, he was a true Gent towards my kids.
BTW OZE, said hello to Theo, from the Palace Clan at Clifton Hill
nice work, good fella michael.
no doubt you passed on my best, and hardest, to archie ;)
:p
sydney eagle
31-08-2008, 08:40 AM
QLD losing 4-2 at home to the central coast at the moment.CC deserve the lead. Liam Reddy has had one of the worst games I've ever seen a keeper have
How the feck was Bosnich not sent off when he gave the penalty away?
Tiatto should have been sent off for a second disgusting tackle(so much for cleaning up your act this year eh Danny??)
IW_Eagle
31-08-2008, 10:06 AM
Just got in from the QLD Game.
Agree about Bosnich, no card what so ever.
Ready, shocking game, for one of the goals he just jumped up, never even went up with his arms!
Tiatto - Did go in 2 footed after the CC player knicked the ball off him.
Thoughts in the crowd were that the ref was the 12th man for the CC.
Was great to see Bosnich face when he conceeded from the Miller FK. Lost his clean sheet. Crowd gave him lots of shit. Who ate all the pies, etc etc...
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philaire
01-09-2008, 03:38 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
North Terrace I think pretty much ensured the scrapping of Home End Memberships at that end of the ground tonight. They were letting anyone in after the 20 minute mark. Will be GA when Adelaide visit in a couple of weeks. But of course that is but my humble opinion What was the story? I thought a whole close season would have been enough for the North End to sort themselves out - or are they still maintaining their rage? Were they up on level 3 again?
ozzieEagle
01-09-2008, 04:35 AM
Originally posted by philaire
What was the story? I thought a whole close season would have been enough for the North End to sort themselves out - or are they still maintaining their rage? Were they up on level 3 again?
As far as i could tell, they were walking around the ground, around the back of the ground floor terraces, not staying in one place too long. At about the 30 minute mark a group of about 40 people got in amongst the people that had bought home end memberships, much to the joy of those in that end.
I'll be amazed if Telstra dome does change the rules though, shows how confused the system is.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out how it's not a problem, for the people that frequent the so called South end of the ground (which for those reading is confusing/amusing because it's actually the geographical North end of the ground), to purchase Home end membership tickets. Whereas at the other end, away from the visiting supporters it is a problem to purchase Home end Membership.... It's not as if they are going to fill up all the bays, and "have" to sit in their allocated seats.
Just to confuse things even further, there seemed to be the remnants of the old hard core BWB, in the Gold members area.
Surely it's going to be an even bigger problem, when everyone has to sit in allocated seating in the new ground ?
Hope all this crap, doesnt affect the growth of interest in support of the club.
philaire
01-09-2008, 05:39 AM
Originally posted by ozzieEagle
As far as i could tell, they were walking around the ground, around the back of the ground floor terraces, not staying in one place too long. At about the 30 minute mark a group of about 40 people got in amongst the people that had bought home end memberships, much to the joy of those in that end.
I'll be amazed if Telstra dome does change the rules though, shows how confused the system is.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out how it's not a problem, for the people that frequent the so called South end of the ground (which for those reading is confusing/amusing because it's actually the geographical North end of the ground), to purchase Home end membership tickets. Whereas at the other end, away from the visiting supporters it is a problem to purchase Home end Membership.... It's not as if they are going to fill up all the bays, and "have" to sit in their allocated seats.
Just to confuse things even further, there seemed to be the remnants of the old hard core BWB, in the Gold members area.
Surely it's going to be an even bigger problem, when everyone has to sit in allocated seating in the new ground ?
Hope all this crap, doesnt affect the growth of interest in support of the club. As many as their sins have been over the last season or so, it’s hard to blame the Telstra Dome management for this one. Clearly the whole issue of Home End Memberships, which is the “brainchild” of the FFA, seems to be a bitter pill for the MV faithful to swallow. The product of faceless consultants, the Home End Membership system has been intended to help supporters while presumably providing a means of crowd control. It would appear that at least the whole former north end folk have rejected the notion. Is this the reason why Melbourne’s membership uptake has dropped so much? 22,000 last year to about 12,000 or 13,000 this year?
Looking at supporters views on the MV forum, Telstra Dome security ended up taking a softly, softly approach at both ends on Friday, firstly letting the South end bunch up, then letting GA folk into the north end.
You are correct in suggesting that the new stadium will sort this out if all member seats are to be reserved. And maybe the fans will need to get used to it. After all, it’s just season tickets, which is familiar concept for football. Can’t wait to get away from the Dome where the best seats – Medallion Club for AFL-philes – are largely unoccupied.
Surfside
01-09-2008, 06:15 AM
Originally posted by ozzieEagle
As far as i could tell, they were walking around the ground, around the back of the ground floor terraces, not staying in one place too long. At about the 30 minute mark a group of about 40 people got in amongst the people that had bought home end memberships, much to the joy of those in that end.
I'll be amazed if Telstra dome does change the rules though, shows how confused the system is.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out how it's not a problem, for the people that frequent the so called South end of the ground (which for those reading is confusing/amusing because it's actually the geographical North end of the ground), to purchase Home end membership tickets. Whereas at the other end, away from the visiting supporters it is a problem to purchase Home end Membership.... It's not as if they are going to fill up all the bays, and "have" to sit in their allocated seats.
Just to confuse things even further, there seemed to be the remnants of the old hard core BWB, in the Gold members area.
Surely it's going to be an even bigger problem, when everyone has to sit in allocated seating in the new ground ?
Hope all this crap, doesnt affect the growth of interest in support of the club.
Essentially, they liked the Champion's League setup, which worked well for all involved, and now there is this Home End Membership, which the North End don't particularly like, as it doesn't allow for growth, people can't move around in the area, too spread out with allocated seating etc. So no-one bought one. So on Friday, they were all over the place, two groups were up on level three, one was doing continuous laps of the stadium, one was parked behind the gold members area, then moved to behind the dry area, then into a GA block on the other side. Contact as to the disappointment with the system seems to be all one way, with no response from the FFA, but they are hopeful.
Anyways, in other news, Theoklitos expected to sign for Everton by the end of the day
oz_da II
01-09-2008, 06:47 AM
Finally! :lux:
(this one might deserve a thread of its own)
A historic decision by referee Matthew Breeze during the weekend match between Adelaide and Wellington may have started the process of eradicating a most unsporting side of the world game.
The unsavoury sight of players urging referees to give yellow cards to their opponents has become commonplace around the world.
And Sydney’s Breeze, who is one of Asia’s most respected referees, had no hesitation in booking Phoenix winger LeiLei Gao in the first half of the match at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Gao was on the attack on the left side and was fouled by an Adelaide defender.
Gao stood up and remonstrated with Breeze, urging the man in black to issue a yellow card to the Adelaide player.
However Breeze surprised many fans when he gave a yellow card to Gao for 'dissent by action'.
Well played. :p
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Surfside
01-09-2008, 06:50 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Finally! :lux:
(this one might deserve a thread of its own)
Well played. :p
Leilei Gao is a diving bastard. He is the worst diver in the league by a mile
oz_da II
01-09-2008, 06:52 AM
Agreed, dives about every time I've seen him.
oz_da II
01-09-2008, 06:58 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Anyways, in other news, Theoklitos expected to sign for Everton by the end of the day
Rumours are saying that the Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos is expected to sign for Everton today as an understudy to Tim Howard, and he is very well qualified.
He has played for Melbourne for just three seasons after coming in as understudy to Merrick, but quickly established himself as first choice for the Victory .
Didn't realise Ernie started of his Victory career as a keeper... :eek:
Surfside
01-09-2008, 06:59 AM
Yeah, It was Eugene/Theo and Merrick all vying for spots in season 1, then Merrick retired to focus on coaching
oz_da II
01-09-2008, 07:11 AM
:clown:
Looks like gobby Dino is in trouble in Perth.
Surfside
01-09-2008, 07:17 AM
It certainly does. Possibly out for the season. Unlucky Perth
ozzieEagle
01-09-2008, 07:38 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
Essentially, they liked the Champion's League setup, which worked well for all involved, and now there is this Home End Membership, which the North End don't particularly like, as it doesn't allow for growth, people can't move around in the area, too spread out with allocated seating etc. So no-one bought one. So on Friday, they were all over the place, two groups were up on level three, one was doing continuous laps of the stadium, one was parked behind the gold members area, then moved to behind the dry area, then into a GA block on the other side. Contact as to the disappointment with the system seems to be all one way, with no response from the FFA, but they are hopeful.
Anyways, in other news, Theoklitos expected to sign for Everton by the end of the day
Thanks for the info :p
Surfside
01-09-2008, 08:05 AM
No worries
sydney eagle
01-09-2008, 08:21 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
It certainly does. Possibly out for the season. Unlucky Perth is he the spitter?
he's facing 18 months suspension apparantly
Surfside
01-09-2008, 10:32 AM
Yep, he's the spitter, but he only got 5 matches
Surfside
14-09-2008, 04:07 AM
We are top of the league, say we are top of the league.
ozzieEagle
14-09-2008, 07:50 AM
Here's hoping.....
Just a snippet for those back in the UK, of how the A league is going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybadkXjUpQo
oz_da II
14-09-2008, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by Surfside
We are top of the league, say we are top of the league.
Top of the spitting league, right up there with Perth.
Surfside
14-09-2008, 11:31 AM
We aim to be the best at everything, what can I say.
TonysMumsabitch
15-09-2008, 04:32 AM
It looks as though the spit may not have been deliberate. Mixed reports going around about it. The footage is inconclusive, Robbie Cornflake may have exaggerated over the "spit", and it may have been just saliva that leaves the mouth sometimes when speaking in a heated manner. This is particularly interesting given the comments from Travis Dodd, who was nearby when the alleged spitting happened. He claims to have seen nothing of the sort.
MVFC have today appealed the actual red card, so whilst that in itself is a bit of PR at play, it also means there might be grounds for contesting the charge.
crystaljim
15-09-2008, 04:39 AM
Geez you guys come back online in force after you win a couple of games :o
TonysMumsabitch
15-09-2008, 04:44 AM
Mate, we haven't lost a game in a fair while. Last time we lost was the 1st game of the pre-season cup. :D
TonysMumsabitch
18-09-2008, 12:03 AM
Ney Fabiano getting 9 weeks is a massive farce, for so many reasons. Reasons that I can't be arsed going into now, but yeah, there are reasons.
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 12:07 AM
Got off lucky...
philaire
18-09-2008, 12:32 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
Ney Fabiano getting 9 weeks is a massive farce, for so many reasons. Reasons that I can't be arsed going into now, but yeah, there are reasons. A sorry chapter. From reports this morning it sounds as though Victory didn’t handle the hearing at all well, and Fabiano’s language difficulties didn’t help his cause. Thus the panel were left with the impression that Fabiano changed his story and that Victory wrote his submission on his behalf, but didn’t read it back to him in Portuguese. The panel chose to take the ref’s concise version as gospel truth. But from my viewing of the incident,
1. It didn’t appear that Breeze was actually looking at Fabiano when the alleged spitting took place
2. Fabiano did appear to be talking when said projectile left his mouth
3. The reaction of Fabiano directly after the sending off was one of “no you’ve misunderstood my actions” rather than "yep, it’s a fair cop and off I go”
In summary I think there’s enough grounds for doubt that the nine-week penalty seems grossly over the top. Yet there was not talk this morning of Victory appealing; instead Victory seemed content with the process. Bad news. :(
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crystaljim
18-09-2008, 02:02 AM
9 matches is strange after the perth bloke got five for what looked a more obvious offence from the video I saw of both incidents.
You'll still beat us over the weekend. :-(
Any of you Victory glory boys coming up?
kayjay
18-09-2008, 02:07 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Got off lucky... Because?
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 03:14 AM
Spitting is disgusting, should be out for the rest of the season.
TonysMumsabitch
18-09-2008, 03:31 AM
So putting aside your views on spitting for one moment, are you actually aware of the entire situation?
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 03:37 AM
I haven't heard anything from my postmans mums hairdresser's grandad...
philaire
18-09-2008, 06:31 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Spitting is disgusting So is murder, but you don't convict someone without establishing beyond reasonable doubt.:rolleyes:
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 07:16 AM
Quite clear to see a big gob of phlegm flying over top of Cornflakes' head and you'd have to put in quite an effort to get over that beanpole.
kayjay
18-09-2008, 08:07 AM
I don't think the penalty fits the crime.
He's going to miss more football than Barry Hall.
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 08:22 AM
Spitting gets more severe punishment than striking in most sports, the lowest of the low.
philaire
18-09-2008, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Spitting gets more severe punishment than striking in most sports, the lowest of the low. "Lowest of the low" - what rubbish! I would have though Joel Griffiths punch to the linesman's groin might have maybe just edged this act, where the "victim" received no contact - spit or otherwise - from the "assailant".
oz_da II
18-09-2008, 11:19 PM
I'd rather get one in the groin than be spat on.
TonysMumsabitch
19-09-2008, 12:07 AM
Originally posted by oz_da II
Quite clear to see a big gob of phlegm flying over top of Cornflakes' head and you'd have to put in quite an effort to get over that beanpole.
You are full of shit.
oz_da II
19-09-2008, 12:12 AM
You didn't see it?
TonysMumsabitch
19-09-2008, 12:15 AM
There was no "big gob of phlegm flying over top of Cornflakes head".
Full stop.
The "spittle" that did make contact, actually hit Cornthwaite in the face, as is seen by his reaction to him. What is more, it was done in the process of speaking/arguing, which as happens often with certain people when they talk, saliva goes flying.
That's the main reason why 9 weeks is an absurd, and over the top punishment.
oz_da II
19-09-2008, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
There was no "big gob of phlegm flying over top of Cornflakes head".
Full stop.
So the white object flying over the top of Cornflakes' head must be a projectile from a low flying seagull...
:clown:
crystaljim
19-09-2008, 12:55 AM
a big 31 degrees on the coast tomorrow are you southern softies going to handle it?
TonysMumsabitch
19-09-2008, 01:06 AM
A lot of our team has been playing in Asia under far worse conditions of late, we'll be fine. And I expect our dominance over you to continue tomorrow night.
oz_da II
19-09-2008, 01:07 AM
Will struggle without a roof.
crystaljim
19-09-2008, 01:10 AM
Originally posted by TonysMumsabitch
A lot of our team has been playing in Asia under far worse conditions of late, we'll be fine. And I expect our dominance over you to continue tomorrow night.
of late? three games in April? .....and don't tell me Archie Thompsons display in Beijing was "playing" :eek:
philaire
19-09-2008, 02:48 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
a big 31 degrees on the coast tomorrow are you southern softies going to handle it? Could well be a fixture that brings Victory back to the pack. Mariners due for a better showing anyway. Might be a very good game.
Skid Row
19-09-2008, 03:15 AM
Bozza to keep everything out because he is a superstar.
ozzieEagle
19-09-2008, 04:02 AM
Well does Fabiano spit intentionally... Judge for yourselves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkT6xyAUo-0
Pretty hard for Latino's to roll their RRRRRR'sssss without a bit of fluid in the process.....:p
TonysMumsabitch
19-09-2008, 04:21 AM
Originally posted by crystaljim
of late? three games in April? .....and don't tell me Archie Thompsons display in Beijing was "playing" :eek:
Australia games/camps as well, for the younger fellas. Olympics too.
31 degrees is not that hot anyway, I'm sure the lads will be able to cope.
crystaljim
19-09-2008, 04:21 AM
Originally posted by Skid Row
Bozza to keep everything out because he is a superstar.
Yep line em up, he'll knock them down.
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TonysMumsabitch
19-09-2008, 04:22 AM
Perhaps not the best idea to mention lining anything up when it comes to Bozza.
:D
crystaljim
19-09-2008, 04:23 AM
The pun was intended.
oz_da II
19-09-2008, 04:25 AM
A nice one-two there. :p
Best keeper in the A-League, daylight second.
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