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Posted March 26, 2023 08:07 · last edited March 26, 2023 08:09

carlind
#Bazeley2026

Well he did what many on here were asking. Went 4 at the back, and Rojas into central midfield.

That was a side today without 3 of our best 4 standout players. Only Libby was there. Tuiloma & Waine not big absentees, but Wood, Singh & Thomas all are. A fairly comfortable 2-1 win against a team ranked 25 spots above us (for what it's worth).

I'd prefer NZF take their time and try find someone else. There is no rush. But if no luck before June, keep Bazeley as interim coach for Sweden in Stockholm. That will be a really tough litmus test - though they'll likely play a bit of a B team. If we can still play like today, and have at least 45% possession against the Swedes, and create some chances - then maybe Bazeley deserves a crack at it permanently. But I don't think you can give it to him just off these China games at home. They were pretty limited, barely pressed at all, and all of their squad are basically still in pre season.

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carlind
#Bazeley2026

Well he did what many on here were asking. Went 4 at the back, and Rojas into central midfield.

That was a side today without 3 of our best 4 standout players. Only Libby was there. Tuiloma & Waine not big absentees, but Wood, Singh & Thomas all are. A fairly comfortable 2-1 win against a team ranked 25 spots above us (for what it's worth).

I'd prefer NZF take their time and try find someone else. There is no rush. But if no luck before June, keep Bazeley as interim coach for Sweden in Stockholm. That will be a really tough litmus test - though they'll likely play a bit of a B team. If we can still play like today, and have at least 45% possession against the Swedes, and create some chances - then maybe Bazeley deserves a crack at it permanently. But I don't think you can give it to him just off these China games at home.

Unknown editor edited March 26, 2023 08:08
carlind
#Bazeley2026

Well he did what many on here were asking. Went 4 at the back, and Rojas into central midfield.

That was a side today without 3 of our best 4 standout players. Only Libby was there. Tuiloma & Waine not big absentees, but Wood, Singh & Thomas all are. A fairly comfortable 2-1 win against a team ranked 25 spots above us (for what it's worth).

I'd prefer NZF take their time and try find someone else. If no luck keep Bazeley as interim coach for Sweden in Stockholm. That will be a really tough litmus test - though they'll likely play a bit of a B team. If we can still play like today, and have at least 45% possession against the Swedes, and create some chances - then maybe Bazeley deserves a crack at it permanently. But I don't think you can give it to him just off these China games at home.