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Posted October 10, 2021 00:29 · last edited October 10, 2021 02:24

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No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sort of games under lots of pressure.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Though surface looks a bit bumpy in Manama. Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.

Edit - I also disagree with folks saying AWs should be going all out for wins in these friendlies. That to me sounds like at deteriment of some experimentation, and potentially flogging guys like Wood too much. 

NZF had friendlies signed up 12 mths ago against England and Belgium. That was on the back of losing to Lithuania 12 mths prior!! So think it's a myth that winning games against Bahrain or whoever will suddenly open up more quality friendlies. NZF are far more just at the whim of a tight international football calendar, and frequently having limited options.

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2ndBest
No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sort of games under lots of pressure.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Though surface looks a bit bumpy in Manama. Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.

Unknown editor edited October 10, 2021 00:56
2ndBest
No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sort of games under lots of pressure.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Though Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.

Unknown editor edited October 10, 2021 00:47
2ndBest
No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sort of games under lots of pressure.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Though Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.

Unknown editor edited October 10, 2021 00:42
2ndBest
No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sort of games under lots of pressure.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.

Unknown editor edited October 10, 2021 00:40
2ndBest
No Singh as he's heading back for club commitments.

Considering all our good chances came through him, and how blunt the OlyWhites were without him, I'm not expecting much.

Tend to agree, especially if as expected Wood will be on limited minutes. Others like Cacace maybe similar.
 
Bahrain also seem a better team than Curacao, and I imagine will be close to full strength, plus building towards Arab Cup in December. Bahrainis also with a home crowd, and a chance for some revenge for missing their ever best shot at making a World Cup in 2009. That will still hurt 11 years later. They should be well motivated.

But part of the value of these games, is a form of simulation of what potentially lies ahead in June 2022, especially the away leg of Intercontinental Playoffs. So playing 5 at the back, being under the pump for long periods, dealing with heat, hostile home crowd (if there is a crowd in Manama) etc etc. That's all valuable experience, and you find more about players with those sport of games.

Would love to see Tzanev in goal. Potential point of difference playing almost as a sweeper keeper at the Dons. Can he play that way for the AWs? Hay already knows Woud well from the Olympics. Give Tzanev a crack.

I'd also give Kirwan another start. But Payne is really shaping as the favourite now for that RB spot, once the A League guys can play for AWs.