Grrrr.
We could have had a Keat / Payne and Howieson midfield pairing or similar to look at more options moving forward and now I see us having a Vicelich Christie combo there instead.
What is that going to teach you Ricki that you don't already know?
Atleast players like Musa and Myers are going to get a chance to show what they can offer at a higher level.
[/quote] mulligan has not been seen for a while. Neck injury.[/quote]
Not as long as Christie hasn't been seen for. Total lack of ability injury.
Tim Myers would have been seen on TV on the last O League game. Suffice to say, he is a coach killer with boneheaded challenges like the ones he made in a crucial game
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Similar to Hogg then??
But he's young and still has potential to improve. Christie won't be the player he was 2 / 3 years ago. He's barely played a game in that time, and before the injuries he was limited any way.
(however, i will admit i thought he did ok in the pre WC games etc)
Grrrr.
We could have had a Keat / Payne and Howieson midfield pairing or similar to look at more options moving forward and now I see us having a Vicelich Christie combo there instead.
Good squad and i understand why certain players in Europe aren't there as El Grap pointed out etc and the likes of Smeltz. McGlinchey getting a rest - Boxall being tied up with Oakleigh.
Christie. If it wasn't Christie then we would be moaning about Feneridis or McGeorge. Like for like. Give Christie a run. Might of been nice to see Payne in there as im not sure whose gonna be scoring the goals!!! ha
For me...
Basalaj
Scott Durante Vicelich Hogg
Lindsay Christie
Fenton Clapham Howieson
Boyd
Subs; Spoonley, Rowe, Myers, Musa, Butler
Is the game televised?
Can anyone tell me definitively - what is Boyd's best position? He seems very lightweight for a forward
Normo's coming home
Good squad
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
I guess the likes of Bright and Henderson couldn't be released but would have liked to have seen those two in action. Also, interesting some of the U20 boys made it. What is Jake Butler like?
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Yes you are right Jerzy.
Watch the O League final. Where ACFC really had Waitakeres number was in the middle of the field. When Waitakere had the ball (and I can vividly recall this on many occasion) ACFC specifically let Butler have it and then shut down all options almost inviting him to create something - creating is not something he is known for so I think that ACFC really did their homework.
If he can't create, and he is not known really as a finesse tackler, other than a few 30 yard screamer (and he has had a few) what else does he offer? He is not known for being strong in the air. I just am not sure what he offers or brings to the team.
As you said, and I kind have to agree a little, lets see what he is made of at the next level. I doubt he will offer much but he does get a chance.
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Can anyone tell me definitively - what is Boyd's best position? He seems very lightweight for a forward
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He's also 18 so can be forgiven for lacking strength and composure.
Scored a lot of goals up top in pre season and was called a natural finisher by Greenacre whose opinion I value.
I'm hoping for him to break his duck and make a good go of it, he will only get faster, stronger and more composed. I expect him to show a lot more this year (depending on any new strikers signing who may take his spot, thus limiting his opportunities).
God I hope not.
Durante, Vicelich and Howieson the only ones from that lot likely to have a chance of taking the field come November me thinks...
Shouldn't Ricki know enough about the players in this squad already to assess if one or two would be good enough as fringe players to bring into the All Whites if needed due to injuries etc.?
Would have liked to see more u-20 players given a go, although Jordan probably asked for a strong as possible senior side to help prepare them for facing the Socceroos soon after...
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Good squad
What?
Tyler Boyd should be used on the right wing but there's no out and out striker in the team
Tyler Boyd should be used on the right wing but there's no out and out striker in the team
Tyler Boyd should be used on the right wing but there's no out and out striker in the team
Think the best I've seen Tyler play is up front with another striker near him. He can make a lot of runs off the ball and often opens up space and can actually hold the ball relatively well for someone his size, generally by feinting and doing some cuts in and out to bide time rather than using his body.
Think he's not the kinda guy who can lead the line by himself, but can play wide or next to someone else and be dangerous.
Was hard for him to score all last year when he was out so wide - although he missed a few decent chances
I'm not an advocate for developing players in positions which are not seen as their best position long term... rather teach them new roles after they have learnt their major one first.
He's not going to learn how to be a striker playing right wing.
I'm not an advocate for developing players in positions which are not seen as their best position long term... rather teach them new roles after they have learnt their major one first.
He's not going to learn how to be a striker playing right wing.
James has talent, he just has a personality disorder called 'Ricki Herbert'
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Yes you are right Jerzy.
Watch the O League final. Where ACFC really had Waitakeres number was in the middle of the field. When Waitakere had the ball (and I can vividly recall this on many occasion) ACFC specifically let Butler have it and then shut down all options almost inviting him to create something - creating is not something he is known for so I think that ACFC really did their homework.
If he can't create, and he is not known really as a finesse tackler, other than a few 30 yard screamer (and he has had a few) what else does he offer? He is not known for being strong in the air. I just am not sure what he offers or brings to the team.
As you said, and I kind have to agree a little, lets see what he is made of at the next level. I doubt he will offer much but he does get a chance.
No Chad Coombes in the squad I see.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
That was a yawn I take it? Otherwise be nice to hear the yarn.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Think he is definitely a wide player. He had heaps of chances playing up front for the Nix but looked better when wide
Is the game televised?
I hope the marketing does not show it as an AWs team because the instant uninformed rugby loving Joe Public see a 'national team' get smashed by Jordan (and I expect nothing less) we will have all the retarded Mahe Drysdales of this world speaking about football and all their ignorance.
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I don't disagree with what you are saying Fu Blu re Albany/Tuesday. If its on TV, I'm staying in.
Auckland: Apathetic.
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good to see musa again, I wonder how hes been going. Why not call up S.Roux?
musa and Dura starting CB?
I don't disagree with what you are saying Fu Blu re Albany/Tuesday. If its on TV, I'm staying in.
Auckland: Apathetic.
I'm going and I've already made a "wish you were here JV" banner. look out for it
