The Socceroos thread.

[Drew]

With no mcgree baccus or bos most likely now for Tuesdays game, at least we know certainly that nizzy will get on the bench, hopefully he gets some minutes

 

[Stuartmcateer]

With no mcgree baccus or bos most likely now for Tuesdays game, at least we know certainly that nizzy will get on the bench, hopefully he gets some minutes

Arnie will probably call up tim Cahill before he does that

 

[dlanod]

Arnie will probably call up tim Cahill before he does that

Isn't he suiting up for one of the Middle Eastern teams these days?

 

[Big Al]

Nice shinny goal Kye. What a horrible watch. Good on Lebanon for pushing hard and forcing 2 good saves and so unlucky on hitting the post

 

[style_cafe]

Well that`s 2hours I`ll never get back!
I relented and sat with dad watching the Socceroos, FMD I hate watching them play.
The ball control is shit,they play like a bloke with a wooden leg (very clunky) and FFS walking with the ball at your feet would get you a kick up the arse from any decent coach.
I honestly only watched it to see ex-Mariners players and was hopeful Nizzy would make an appearance.

 

[turbo]

With a few players pulling up sore and I believe I heard Baccus is suspended for next game so Niz should get a look in. If Arnold plays Yazbek ahead of him we riot.

 

[style_cafe]

If it was family this would be blatant nepotism

Blatant nepotism would be bringing back Sainsbury...

 

[dlanod]

Nice shinny goal Kye. What a horrible watch. Good on Lebanon for pushing hard and forcing 2 good saves and so unlucky on hitting the post

Kuri is not a bad watch. Very unlucky not to get a goal out of that game in limited minutes.

 

[Ironbark]

Well that`s 2hours I`ll never get back!
I relented and sat with dad watching the Socceroos, FMD I hate watching them play.
The ball control is shit,they play like a bloke with a wooden leg (very clunky) and FFS walking with the ball at your feet would get you a kick up the arse from any decent coach.
I honestly only watched it to see ex-Mariners players and was hopeful Nizzy would make an appearance.

I haven't been enjoying our games for a while now. As much as I love Arnie for what he did for us at CCM I'm definitely ready to move on to a fresh approach at the national level.

 

[capauau]

With no mcgree baccus or bos most likely now for Tuesdays game, at least we know certainly that nizzy will get on the bench, hopefully he gets some minutes

Sammy and Nizz back on the field together again is not the worst halves pairing ????

 

[MrCelery]

Sammy and Nizz back on the field together again is not the worst halves pairing ????

Add in Maty Ryan, Kye Rowles, and Mitch Duke it is CCM FC!

 

[MrCelery]

Was Taggart shite or am I being too harsh?

 

[pjennings]

Was Taggart shite or am I being too harsh?

Yes - his touch was off and he is half a yard too slow. Wasn't that impressed with Yengi either.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Arnie. Takes ok players and turns them to shit.
Then blames the system for not producing better players.
Like O'Rudan without the "outside interests"

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Yes - his touch was off and he is half a yard too slow. Wasn't that impressed with Yengi either.

He was. But the delivery to him was awfully slow and without much quality.

 

[Big Al]

Was Taggart shite or am I being too harsh?

Ball wouldn’t sit for him either. Got in better positions than others have. He prefers the open space of a counter attack team. He could be deadly against the better teams but as mentioned a bit slow for Arnie ball

 

[booney]

I was at the game.Attendance posted as just over 27,000-I would have thought no more than 20,000.

Very clunky performance.Lebanon players ,especially in the first half,went down like ninepins whenever there was a physical contest for the ball.Strangely it was Mcgree and Bos who went off for injuries after tangling with opponents.

Baccus was our best player in the first half covering enormous metres in attack and defence.As Big Al noted Taggart was handicapped by the ball not sitting for him( playing surface was shit) and he does lack pace.Yengi showed some excellent touches with the ball and made one run where he broke through three tackles.However he needs to play more to get used to his role as a twin striker.

Irvine worked hard as usual and was our best in the second half.Souttar,Burgess and Rowles did their jobs playing as a back three.Metcalfe had a mixed game ,often giving away possession.

Hrustic did do better than he has previously -he made himself available and showed some creativity( but probably not as much as Nizzy would have).Dukes pressed hard as usual .Iredale-too early to say much and I would like to see more of him.Atkinson also had a mixed game-he needs to try and get behind defenders to get in good crossed and cutbacks.

 

[Ads]

Watching international games is like watching some (Grand finals).
No one wants to make a mistake but the high pace and pressure makes ends up doing exactly the opposite!

Very safe, cagey and clunky and hard to watch.

Both goals once again were not team or orchestrated to any degree.

The sooner we can get past the World Cup qualifiers the better and to some friendly’s where hopefully Arnold can pull his head out of his arse and literally play a team with no one over 26ish so when World Cup comes in 2 years we have an energetic but experienced team.

If Arnold drags along some of the last crop it’s more and more likely there is more injuries right before World Cup and you have a starting 11 that has very limited experience together.

 

[Big Al]

Watching international games is like watching some (Grand finals).
No one wants to make a mistake but the high pace and pressure makes ends up doing exactly the opposite!

Very safe, cagey and clunky and hard to watch.

Both goals once again were not team or orchestrated to any degree.

The sooner we can get past the World Cup qualifiers the better and to some friendly’s where hopefully Arnold can pull his head out of his arse and literally play a team with no one over 26ish so when World Cup comes in 2 years we have an energetic but experienced team.

If Arnold drags along some of the last crop it’s more and more likely there is more injuries right before World Cup and you have a starting 11 that has very limited experience together.

This team is pretty young now except for the strikers Goodwin and Matt Ryan. The transition is already happening.
We are already building now. Even Yengi is getting more time and his physique is perfect for Arnie ball. Just needs to get better.

The problem is Arnies tactics. Hold on, fight and hope for a goal against the good teams and no ability to change against a weaker team. It was actually good to see him try something different last night but the midfield was terrible.

Baccus is not ready yet to run the team. His passes were all over the shop including a fluke goal. Major drop off from Mooy or even Aiden Oneil.
Hrustic has potential but is way to inconsistent and McGree and Metcalf haven’t established themselves properly or adjusted to the national game.

We need Garang and Nesta kick on and demand selection but it’s right not to have them in there yet. Although Garang silky skills would be perfect. He can actually pass and cross but doesn’t defend how Arnie demands.

 

[FFC Mariner]

This team is pretty young now except for the strikers Goodwin and Matt Ryan. The transition is already happening.
We are already building now. Even Yengi is getting more time and his physique is perfect for Arnie ball. Just needs to get better.

The problem is Arnies tactics. Hold on, fight and hope for a goal against the good teams and no ability to change against a weaker team. It was actually good to see him try something different last night but the midfield was terrible.

Baccus is not ready yet to run the team. His passes were all over the shop including a fluke goal. Major drop off from Mooy or even Aiden Oneil.
Hrustic has potential but is way to inconsistent and McGree and Metcalf haven’t established themselves properly or adjusted to the national game.

We need Garang and Nesta kick on and demand selection but it’s right not to have them in there yet. Although Garang silky skills would be perfect. He can actually pass and cross but doesn’t defend how Arnie demands.

You just made the case for Niz.
Best passer of the ball since Bresciano.