Mariners vs Adelaide, Dec 14

[skilbeck]

Just creating this thread for the people that have switched over already and couldnt be bothered using both forums.

This game is a must win in order to keep our lead because I am 90% certain that Queensland will beat Wellington. Petrovski and Hutchinson are returning for this match as well as hopefully Pondeljak and Boogaard. The addition of the 4 of these will mean that we have a side thats miles better this week than last. This also means no excuses

My choice of lineup for this game would be:

------------------Danny

Porter-----Boogaard---Wilkinson----Heffernan

Owens----Jedinak-----Pondeljak----Hutchinson

-----------Petrovski---Aloisi

Bench: Trott, O Grady, Kwasnik, Simon

This round puts the premiership on a knife edge and hopefully we can come away with the 3 as well as QLD getting beaten

 

[Deej]

My line up would be the same except I can see Lawrie swapping Clark for Stringers, and perhaps ahead of Porter at right back.............I'm sure Vidmar will feature somewhere? Perhaps Boogs on the right? At least McKinna finally has some selection headaches!

 

[fish]

Im with DJ as off a night Viddy had hes going to figure somewhere.
Guess it depends on what they play in terms of attack.

 

[skilbeck]

in that case, i would go for Wilko on the right and O Grady in the centre because O Grady cant give us enough speed, either that or we need extra cover on the right

 

[FFC Mariner]

Viddie (if he plays) would be able to mark Agostino because he has no pace either. We will need the faster backs to track their quick players.

 

[marinermick]

viddy will play

my guess is boogs on the right if he makes it - if not clarky

 

[djebella]

This is going to be a fascinating encounter tomorrow night.  Not only because our position at the top is in jeopardy, but also because players from both teams are going to be wanting to make a lasting first impression on Verbeek. 

I just hope that the Mariners focus on the game at hand.

 

[Andy]

No Boogs!

Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners
Friday, December 14, 7:30pm ACDT (8pm AEDT)
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee: Peter Green


Adelaide United Squad: 50. Eugene Galekovic (gk), 2. Richie Alagich, 3. Milan Susak, 6. Cassio, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 8. Kristian Sarkies, 9. Paul Agostino (Captain), 11. Bruce Djite, 13. Travis Dodd, 14. Shaun Ontong, 15. Jonas Salley, 18. Robert Cornthwaite, 20. Robert Bajic (gk), 23. Dez Giraldi, 24. Tomi Milardovic.

In: Milan Susak (returns from suspension), Kristian Sarkies (promoted)
Out: Nathan Burns (hamstring, 5 weeks), Diego (back, 2 weeks)
Unavailable: Jason Spagnuolo (knee, 1 week), Angelo Costanzo (thigh, 1 week), Daniel Beltrame (quad, 2 weeks), Michael Valkanis (knee, season)

Central Coast Mariners Squad: 1. Matthew Trott (gk), 2. Matt Simon, 3. Paul Ogrady, 5. Bradley Porter, 6. Andre Gumprecht, 7. John Hutchinson, 8. Dean Heffernan, 10. Tom Pondeljak, 11. Damien Brown, 12. Greg Owens, 13. Tony Vidmar, 15. Andrew Clark, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Adam Kwasnik, 20. Danny Vukovic (gk), 22. Sasho Petrovski, 23. Mile Jedinak, 25. John Aloisi.
*three to be omitted

In: 7. John Hutchinson (Returns from Suspension), 10. Tom Pondeljak (Returns from Injury), 22. Sasho Petrovski (Returns from Suspension)
Out: None
Unavailable: 9. Nik Mrdja (Knee, Season), 16. Nigel Boogaard (Concussion, Indefinite) 17. Matthew Osman (Knee, Season)

 

[northernspirit]

god damnit, i was really hoping boogs would be back

 

[Rowdy]

I wouldn't totally rule him out from playing just yet.

3 are to be omitted and you know Lawrie just loves to play 'ducks & drakes' with who's available, who's not and who eventually 'does' end up making it onto the pitch.

With the loss last weekend and the situation of a must win this weekend, I'd say the 'poultry phenomenon' is in full-effect. 

 

[brett]

If you're not named in the Thursday squad you can't play.

I can see the other three coming straight back into the starting line up.

 

[Deej]

Gumps, Brown and Porter/Clark/Stringers to be omitted IMO

 

[fish]

Agree with Gumps and brown for this week ,Id like to see Porter get more game time.
Stringers needs to get some time if hes going to figure in the remainder of the season so Clarkey for mine would be the other omission.

 

[midfielder]

Pick up from old board on topic

http://ccmfc.proboards25.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1197200983

 

[soccersensei]

Boy, gonna miss Boogs. 3 weeks is a goodly stretch for a concussion - and an "indefinite concussion" makes it sound like he's still walking in circles around the dressing room...

Regarding Viddy - though I appreciate the sentiment, and it was a fantastic post re "Viddy's walkathon" Rowdy btw - would have laughed my ass off if it wasn't so tragic, and wish I had the game recorded! But...even then, I'll be pretty surprised if Lawrie doesn't start him.

All said, a full force and firing mid field is clearly what's called for...
and that's looking fantastic with hutch and Tommy p back!

CANT WAIT!!!

 

[Deej]

I'm really looking forward to tonights game it should be a cracker now that we are getting to the business end of the season.......both teams will fancy their chances, if we can create we will score against them I feel but we need a big improvement from our defence also if we are to keep them out!

Come on Wellington and COME ON MARINERS!

 

[Jeff (LouMacari)]

Looking forward to it to, going to go down to the leaguesy and watch it on the big screen with hopefully lots of yellow faithfull

 

[Deej]

We are due a win there........played 5 (incl finals) W 1 D 2 L 2, never won there in a league game!

 

[Deej]

----------------Danny
Clark------Wilko------Vidmar-------Heff
Owens----Jedinak----Tommy------Hutch
-----------Aloisi-----Petrovski

Bench - Trott, O'Grady, Kwas, Simon

Strongest line up for a while there!

 

[grecquemariner]

I dont see why this game should be a problem for the boys. Back in round 12 we were looking at the same situation, no boogs. We had a weakened backline and clarky did a great!! job that round and last weekend as well. This only difference this week is that we will have an experienced Sash on the field followed by a rested Matty Simon to come on and Score 2 goals. We always seem to perform best after a game we should have won but didnt. We have both our creative midfielders back and some talent up front to finish. Unlike Adelaide are not as fast as the Roar so our defence should have no problems.
My Team
..................danny...........
...wilko.. vidmar/Clarky...Jedi ..heff
owens...tommy....hutch...kwazzzy
.....Sash/Simon........aloisi
Clarky Porter jedi
If Viddie is playing he needs to be in the middle to have to push Wilko out to the right. This has worked before.

3-0 to the mariners
Aloisi 1, Tommy 1, Simon 1.
Cant wait only 9 hours to go. See you all in the Kendal.