The word I heard from someone inside the camp is he has an attitude problem and an ego that probably hasnt yet lined up with his ability. I really like him as a player and when I heard he had an attitude problem I was pretty disappointed. He can definately play.
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The word I heard from someone inside the camp is he has an attitude problem and an ego that probably hasnt yet lined up with his ability. I really like him as a player and when I heard he had an attitude problem I was pretty disappointed. He can definately play.
Paston
Vicelich Nelsen Sigmund Lochhead
Elliot
Bertos McGlinchey
Smeltz
Fallon Killen
All our best players on the pitch. Smeltz more central like he is used to, working off the two strikers up front as more target men. McGlinchey and Bertos being the creators with Bertos pushing up either flanks with McGlinchey steadying the others side, Elliot to break off some of their central players.
I would go with Vicelich/ Sigmund at RB over anyone else.
If leo could play there and not be too over exposed, then why not play another one of our stronger players there??
They would have better tracking and greater defense, and I'm actually tempted to say Sigmund again. It'd be a choice between who can offer more going forward and I think Sigmund proved that on Sunday.
Flip a coin. Sigmund vs Vicelich for me at RB.
unless Nelsen could....
I like the look of that side, I also think the diamond midfield formation will be the best way to stop the Bahrain side charging through the middle and then poking there through balls in behind our defenders. Nice line up.Stack2009-10-12 11:01:33
Love the passion for the YF. Bring on November 14. Sure hope will can fill the cake tin!!!
I still think we need brown and Elliot in the midfield together.
I would drop one of the strikers, and bring in Mcglinchey. Not sure of the formation though.. Ricky has some big decisions to make.
Paston
Vicelich Nelsen Sigmund Lochhead
Elliot
Bertos McGlinchey
Smeltz
Fallon Killen
All our best players on the pitch. Smeltz more central like he is used to, working off the two strikers up front as more target men. McGlinchey and Bertos being the creators with Bertos pushing up either flanks with McGlinchey steadying the others side, Elliot to break off some of their central players.
I would go with Vicelich/ Sigmund at RB over anyone else.
If leo could play there and not be too over exposed, then why not play another one of our stronger players there??
They would have better tracking and greater defense, and I'm actually tempted to say Sigmund again. It'd be a choice between who can offer more going forward and I think Sigmund proved that on Sunday.
Flip a coin. Sigmund vs Vicelich for me at RB.
unless Nelsen could....
Vicelich is too slow for right back, I think the point in having Leo there (wingback) in Manama was to track runs and keep up with their wingers and forwards.
Not sure I would keep a front three. Smeltz did ok linking play when ever he moved back though � usually on the right flank � I would go with Fallon on bench and move McGlinchey into starting 11.
Having two defensive minded midfielders is something I'd keep, although Brown and Elliot sat too deep and were just asking to be run at. I just don't think Elliot can cope by himself with breaking up their fast attacking midfielders.
Paston
Vicelich Nelsen Sigmund
Bertos Lochhead
Brown Elliot
McGlinchey
Smeltz Killen
R usually means to the right of aisle 9.
There is stuff in the papers today for instance and expect it to ramp up.
Man i cant wait for this man going to be the most important and exciting days in my life soooooo keen to scream and shout till i cant no more COME ON ALL WHITES!!!!! If we fill the stadium and win 35,000 fans going nuts FARK that would be awesome!!!
Bollocks.
I still think we need brown and Elliot in the midfield together.
I would drop one of the strikers, and bring in Mcglinchey. Not sure of the formation though.. Ricky has some big decisions to make.
Yeh I was thinking about this possiblity, but who would you drop? We could boss the midfield...Ricki has possibilities and choices. Must be an unusual siutation for him...
4-1-3-2
Paston
Sigmund
Vicelich
Nelson
Lochhead
Elliott
Bertos
Smeltz
McGlinchey
Fallon
Wood in for Fallon somewhere second half, and maybe bring Brown on.
4-1-3-2
Paston
Sigmund
Vicelich
Nelson
Lochhead
Elliott
Bertos
Smeltz
McGlinchey
Fallon
Wood in for Fallon somewhere second half, and maybe bring Brown on.
I think it's a little harsh to drop Smeltz after being slightly AWOL for just one game - he was obviously identified by Bahrain as a threat and was shut down very quickly. He's been a consistent performer for club and country for a couple of years now, perhaps tweaking his position on the field, playing a little more central with better balls from the flanks would suit him better.
I also didn't like seeing Bertos so far back but the problem, as many have rightly pointed out, is lack of pace. We will get slaughtered outwide if we have backs (wingbacks or fullbacks) that can't keep up with their wingers. It shouldn't be too much of a problem dealing with crosses, but our supposed aerial dominance in defence didn't inspire me with confidence.
djtim30002009-10-12 18:59:12
4-1-3-2
Paston
Sigmund
Vicelich
Nelson
Lochhead
Elliott
Bertos
Smeltz
McGlinchey
Fallon
Wood in for Fallon somewhere second half, and maybe bring Brown on.
How can you even think of playing Mulligan??? He gets released fro 4th tier Port VAle! The Phoenix dont play him so how do you think he should get a place in the national side!!
what do you think if members of the 82 team did a lap of the ROF before the game
Saw the game live here in Malaysia.I will proudly l cheer you on from Malaysia!!! You will do it 2-0 !! in Wellington !! Shane Smeltz and Chris Wood for Premier League!! Ole Ole !! South Africa 2010 here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kiwiMalaysia422009-10-13 18:05:05
monster baby.
(If anything, if the Bahrains know really anything about Wynton Rufur, we should get him to poke his head around their locker room just to say hi and get them to take photos with him and get them distracted from the game a bit. If not, then it would be a nice little friendly PR.)
Anyway, I would have them be in the big photo behind them and leave it at that. It is the current AWs way to make their own history and so we should give them that. If they lose, then the shame of not living up to the '82 AWs would be a bit less in the moment.
The '82 AWs would just have to wait after the game for the publicity stuff with the current AWs should we win.
Anyway, thats my thoughts on this. I don't mind the little things but the last thing we should be doing is to added unnecessary pressure on the guys.