CCM Boys conquering the world

[VicMariner]

Amini in Soceroos squad

That's great news. Let's hope he does well.
He is such a likable guy.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Interview with Mustafa Amini in Danish:
http://www.tv2oj.dk/artikel/amini-randers-direktoer-sagde-jeg-ikke-kunne-score-saa-tak

 

[Atomic]

Genk had a big win over Gent (or was if Gent over Genk...??? I dont know - whacky Belgians and their similar sounding town names) in the first round of the Europa League rd of 16.

Maty made a pretty sweet pen save, and had an overall superb game. He's been on fire since returning to Belgium.
http://www.socceroos.com.au/article...-europa-league-win/1xchc9cy8yc7z1034ts4twequ7

 

[Atomic]

Aston Villa had a 2-0 win over 6th placed Sheffield Wednesday overnight. This wass their 5th win out of their last 6... and I think they have only conceded 1 goal during that time (??? I could be wrong about that). Anyway, it's no coincidence that this run has coincided with Jedi's return from injury. He adds some much needed steel to their defense.

Interestingly, Jedi was moved back to CB last night when on of the starters got injured. From all reports, he had a beast of a game back their, with a few observers starting to call for the switch to be permanent for next season.

Jedi's time at Villa is eerily like his time at Palace. When he first joined both clubs, supporters were calling for his axing, but once he proved he could dominate in the air and break up oncoming attacks, the fans soon warmed to him. So much so, he was made captain at Palace, and has been called indispensable at Villa. He also led Palace to the EPL from 6th position in the Championship. Villa are 14 points from 6th place, and the chance for promotion, with about 10(??) games to go. A tall ask, but could history repeat itself?... I doubt it

 

[FFC Mariner]

Villa have no chance of even making the playoffs from there. Bruce will take them up but it wont be this year.

Poorly run club who will need a few seasons to get over their EPL hangover.

This is pretty common with teams that implode and go down - Newcastle being a rare exception

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Maty Ryan played a full game for KRC Genk as they defeated KAA Gent (Belgium Tier 1) 5-2 away from home in the first leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Europa League clash. The second leg takes place on 17 March at 5:00 AM AEDT in Genk.

Maty Ryan played a full game and kept a clean sheet for KRC Genk as they defeated 16th (of 16) placed KVC Westerlo 4-0 away from home in the Juplier Pro League (Belgium Tier 1). KRC Genk finish the regular season 8th outside of the championship round by 1 point, meaning they will not participate in Europe next season.

Mile Jedinak played a full game and recieved a yellow card as Aston Villa F.C. lost 0-1 away from home to Aaron Mooy's 3rd (of 24) placed Huddersfield Town F.C. in the Sky Bet Championship (England Tier 2). Mile Jedinak played a full game for Aston Villa F.C. as they defeated 6th placed (of 24) Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at home in the Sky Bet Championship (England Tier 2). Aston Villa F.C. sit 12th, 14 points outside of the playoff places, with 9 games to play.

Mustafa Amini played a full game for AGF Aarhus as they drew 1-1 away from home with 6th (of 14) placed Randers FC in the Alka Superliagen (Denmark Tier 1). AGF Aarhus sit 11th, 8 points off of the Championship round, with 3 games to play.

Kim Seung-Yong came on in the 68th minute and recieved a yellow card for Gangwon FC as they lost 0-1 at home to FC Seoul in the K-League Classic (Korea Tier 1).

Mitch Duke was an unused substitute for Shimizu S-Pulse as they defeated Albirex Niigata 2-0 away from home in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League (Japan Tier 1).

Trent Sainsbury was an unused substitute for F.C. Internazionale Milano as they defeated 6th (of 20) placed Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio 7-1 at home in the Serie A TIM (Italy Tier 1). F.C. Internazionale Milano sit 4th in the UEFA Europa League places, 6 points off of the UEFA Champions League qualifying place, with 10 games to play.

Tom Rogic was unavailable for selection due to injury as Celtic FC drew 1-1 at home with 3rd (of 12) placed Rangers FC n the Ladbrokes Premiership (Scotland Tier 1). Celtic FC sit top of the Ladbrokes Premiership by 25 points, with 10 games to play.

 

[Big Al]

Amini made the final 23 man squad for up coming WCQ

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Interview with Mustafa Amini:
http://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/new-roo-amini-has-point-to-prove-455017

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Mitch Duke played a full game for Shimizu S-Pulse as they lost 0-1 away from home to Kashiwa Reysol in the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup (Japan League Cup).

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Mustafa Amini was an unused substitute for AGF Aarhus as they defeated AC Horsens 3-1 away from home in the DBU Pokalen Cup.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Maty Ryan played a full game for KRC Genk as they drew 1-1 with KAA Gent (Belgium Tier 1) in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, Maty Ryan and KRC Genk progress to the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Europa League on aggregate 6-3. KRC Genk will find out their opponents for the Quarter Finals tonight at 11 PM AEDT.
You can watch some of the highlights of the match here:
http://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/ryans-genk-into-europa-quarters-455111

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

An Interview with Mitch Duke on how he is going in Japan can be found here:
http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4027...gly-felt-really-good-duke-thrilled-with-first

Mitch Duke came on in the 84th minute for Shimizu S-Pulse as they lost 2-3 at home to the Kashima Antlers in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League (Japan Tier 1). Shimizu S-Pulse lead this game 2-0 in the 74th minute and were 2-3 down by the 84th.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Kim Seung-Yong played until the 64th minute and scored for Gangwon FC as they drew 2-2 at home with the Pohang Steelers in the K-League Classic (South Korea Tier 1).

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Maty Ryan's KRC Genk will face Spanish La Liga side Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League Quarter Finals on Friday the 14th of April at 5:05 AM AEDT first in Vigo then in Genk at 5:05 AM on Friday the 21st of April.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Mile Jedinak played a full game for Aston Villa FC as they defeated 23rd (of 24) placed Wigan Athletic 2-0 away from home in the Sky Bet Championship (England Tier 2). Aston Villa FC sit 12th, 11 points off of the playoff places, with 8 games to play.

Trent Sainsbury was an unused substitute for Inter Milan as they drew 2-2 away from home to 10th (of 20) placed Torino Serie A TIM (Italy Tier 1). Inter Milan sit 5th in the UEFA Europa League places, 5 points off of the UEFA Champions League Qualifying place (Lazio have a game in hand however), with 9 games to play.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Mustafa Amini played a full game for AGF Aarhus as they lost 1-2 at home to 11th (of 14) placed Odense BK in the Alka Superliagen (Denmark Tier 1). AGF Aarhus sit 12th, 10 points off the championship round places, with 2 games to play.

Tom Rogic was unavailable for selection due to injury Celtic FC as they defeated 8th (of 12) placed Dundee FC 2-1 away from in the Ladbrokes Premiership (Scotland Tier 1). Celtic FC sit top of the Ladbrokes Premiership by 25 points, with 9 games to play.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Interview with Trent Sainsbury in the Daily Telegraph by Tom Smithies:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...l/news-story/a44a452be9f3da87ad744dcebab8de71

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Interview with Mustafa Amini about his call up by Outside 90's Joel Fruci:
http://outside90.com/mustafa-amini-discusses-the-callup-that-means-everything-316/

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Trent Sainsbury and Mile Jedinak can be seen:
http://www.socceroos.com.au/photo-g...k/caltex-socceroos--final-session-in-tehran-1

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Interview with Mile Jedinak about tonight's game:
http://www.socceroos.com.au/article...-positive-approach/1hedaer1t5y911hfukkygordlc