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NZ selection v NZFC XI

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
feedback wrote:
One of the most boring games I have ever watched. This was the last time that we get to see our team before they go to the world cup and this is what they gave us. No wonder no one in auckland wants to go and watch football! The game lacked intensity from the get go and was largely played at pedestrian pace. NZ 'A' kept the ball for long periods of time but only in their own half with no pressure on. I turned to a friend that I went to the game with and he was actually sleeping. It looks like the players that were out there just didnt want to get injured and that was it.

On the way out I found it rather amusing when I overheard a father say to his son that he thought that his son could play better than most of the talent that was out there.

The standard was abysmal.
Reminds me of my performance when watching South Africa v Slovenia, 2002 WC.  Bit of a zzzzz shocker that one. 
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
teret wrote:
Sigmund is going to be exposed at the World Cup.
yeah I don't know if he's not very mobile or fit or just put on weight?
 
he certainly was a bit slow yesterday
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
the squad that will be unveil  today will be
 
3 keepers  + 1 as  cover 
 
paston/moss/banna/(spoonley)
 
7 def
nelsen/vicellich/t smith/reid/ sigmund/ boyens/lochead
 
4 def mid 
barron/elliot/brown /mulligan
 
4- attacking mid
mc  g/bertos/brockie/clapham
 
5- forwards
 
costa b/fallon/smeltz/wood/killen
 
 
stand by   7
 
spoonley
old
scott
coombes
oughton
hayne
bright
 
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
stop hijacking every thread. there is another one for squad discussion and you know that.
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
i thought the attendance was poor given its the last chance to see the side before they head to SA. seriously, there are so many football players in and around Auckland, few of which were there yesterday.
 
of the all stars team the only one who did himself any favours was Tim Myers - he looked quality, and although probably not the same thrust going forward as Aaron Scott, overall he looks like a better player. In fact on the basis of that game alone I would have him in the side ahead of Ben Sigmund - similar never say die attitude, better with the ball at his feet and yesterday did nothing wrong. Interesting watching him versus Costa - apparently there is some bitter history between them dating back to NZ u17s.
 
Clapham looked comfortable and deserves a chance (its either him or Chris James, and James look out of the picture). I also think the Phoenix should give him a chance. Costa looked busy and willing without really threatening - although he did take his goal well, he could have had a couple more if he had the composure and ability to knock it past a man and shoot - Smeltz showed him how its done a couple of times without really hitting target.
 
Mullligan looked good, he should go.
 
Overall a dull game, which given the situation is sort of to be expected, but I would have liked to see more players dying for the opportunity.
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I didn't get to the game but after talking to a mate who did and listening to the commentary it seems quite obvious that lots of the local AW's are definetely short of a run. The team now disband until the re-assemble on the 19th before the Aussie game on the 24th????
The Australians will be match fit so we could struggle to match their intensity for the whole 90 minutes. OK...we do have the fit overseas guys arriving. But Brown, Lochy Smeltz, Siggy, Leo etc will play a big part of this game. To some this is only a training game...but it is still NZ vs Australia. We want to do really well.
I am surprised that they are not getting together and having another hit out against a local team before the 19th
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I am surprised, considering all the Mulligan bashing on this forum (and I stood up for him!), that I am the only one who didn't think he stood out yesterday. I thought he was good but I'm not sure he pushed his case for selection. I eagerly await 1pm!
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I see that Mulligan has lost a fair bit of weight and looking fit than ever. He definitely worked hard for the selection. We can't be too disappointed.
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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
AJ13 wrote:
6000ish is alright, probably more than what i was expecting for Auckland. I dont think anywhere else wouldve beaten that figure by too much more (or if at all) to be honest.

edit: I agree with NHpeter that Spoonley should go over Bannatyne, purely for the reason that we will have more to build on with Spoonley. Post WC Bannatyne will be done with international football, and Spoonley will be next in line anyway. But its extremely likely neither will get game time.
North Harbour is a dog of a place to watch football IMO. It is always cold, the view is not that great.
 
It wasn't publicised that much here, and the intensity of the game showed why. It was more of a training run than anything.
 
Someone said they should have had it at Kiwitea st, and packed it out and it would have been a great send off.


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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
tigers wrote:
interesting comments from Malcomson during and after the match

Brian turner seemed to be talking Mully up

Clapham sounded like he did his chances no harm and Coombes drew some positive comments from the radio crew

I would contribute to a bribe for SA airport guards to keep Malcolm Jordan from getting anywhere near a micro-phone in SA

"props off his left foot" "props off his right foot" - say what??

be good to hear from anyone who was at the match
Yeh Coombes and Mully seemed to plan the best attacking passes, and Clapham had a good touch and vision for the goal.
 
My mate reckoned Costa was one of the best, worked fairly hard. No genius moments like for the 'Nix, but good reward for persistance. Should have played him as TARGETMAN.
 
Thought Draper made an impact too, but didn't sustain it. Pearce played better than I've ever seen him play for Waitak for 10 minutes then didn't do much after that. Probably the most dangerous player with the ball at his feet in terms of pace and moves, but not consistent. Leo equally so.
 
Scott had his moments, but don't think he can go based on that.


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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
martinb wrote:
AJ13 wrote:
6000ish is alright, probably more than what i was expecting for Auckland. I dont think anywhere else wouldve beaten that figure by too much more (or if at all) to be honest.

edit: I agree with NHpeter that Spoonley should go over Bannatyne, purely for the reason that we will have more to build on with Spoonley. Post WC Bannatyne will be done with international football, and Spoonley will be next in line anyway. But its extremely likely neither will get game time.
North Harbour is a dog of a place to watch football IMO. It is always cold, the view is not that great.
 
It wasn't publicised that much here, and the intensity of the game showed why. It was more of a training run than anything.
 
Someone said they should have had it at Kiwitea st, and packed it out and it would have been a great send off.


It wasn't cold yesterday.
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