'Nix vs the Bling- Match Thread

i would put mulli up at right midifield, he can make good attacking runs and has a good coross on him, i was right infront of his wing at albany for the aw's second game, his balls were finding players a lot

I think it could be interesting what the back four is.

----------------Moss------------
-Siggy-----Dura-Mckain- Tony Pignata
-Hearfield-----Daniel-Ferrante-Gao
---------------Smeltz-------Covs--------

I don't mind the option of McKain as a central midfielder with Dodd dropping back. Worth a go?

Think Ferrante needs to be in midfield if he's gunna play well. When he's at his best he is central to everything. Really not sure about the whole moving Mckain thing up, sure he looks like he's got a bit more technique than Dodd but I'm not convinced thats all you need...

I agree. Maybe worth a try. McKain himself will know if he can cut it in midfield though.  Has demonstrated good confident ability on the ball, comfortable with it even when tightly marked. Good qualities.

Come on, it's not like he's never played midfield before. Get him in there.

Something has to change, and all options should be considered. I'm sure a lot of people are thinking about the idea of McKain in the middle as a possible option.

Don't mean to be a gloom merchant here but ar'nt all these team speculations just like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

I think the result is almost immaterial this week. As you say Zinidane, it's really about whether the team stand up and show some fight or not.

Not playing for a clean sheet again ... can we not go and score some goals for a change?

That's why I loved the Nix last season, let's see it happen again!

We can beat Sydney, they're too cocky and need taking down a peg or two; let's be the ones to do it!

If the players going in for a draw, it wouldn't help their attitude and performance. They know now that a draw would not stop their slump despite it being against Sydney. As Durante said, the benefits of winning against Sydney will drive their confidence up. Which is what they really need. A draw would not restore confidence and the approach for the next game will still be seen in a negative light.

So hopefully a strong crowd turn out will inspire the players to do the deed.

I'd rather see them lose 4-2 having a crack and giving their guts than a repeat of what we've seen in the last few games... they need to prove to us, and each other that they have something between their legs (settle down FM & Smarah) and hopefully between their ears as well...

With a bit of a lift from TS, EO, RH, TS, TP, EB, YF, IVD, EO and perhaps getting off on the right (or left - as applicable) foot and maybe a goal early on... who knows - a bit of confidence and maybe even some luck can do wonders!




SurgeQld2008-09-25 07:42:38

Don't be so negative, you were matching it with us (melbourne) for the majority of our game, things have just turned a bit to sh*t for the last few weeks, no reason it can't bounce back.

Sydney have had a lot of luck with the draw (Adelaide shagged out after acl game) and calls (Perth game) that have been aiding them, and only just held a Newcastle team that got flogged by us the week before.  With Bertos coming back allowing Daniel to slot in a more central position to control play you've suddenly got a team that could look decent going forward again.  The worst thing you could do is allow Sydney to take control of the game and dictate play, better to go down swinging than hold on and pray things turn out okay.

At the very least that would make it a nix game worth watching.


(P.S. Beat them by five, i wanna be clear top of the ladder again by the end of the weekend).

Totally agree - the players need to step up and show some bottle

I am really fired up for Sunday's game and after the events of the last few days, there is no doubt, the players will be too.

Right from the moment that the boys walk out onto the pitch must show them that the fever are 100% behind them and roar them onto a hard earned victory that will kick start our season.

Mon the Phoenix!

Wellington Phoenix Squad
1. Mark PASTON (gk), 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Jon McKAIN, 5. Karl DODD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Vaughan COVENY, 9. Shane SMELTZ, 10. Michael FERRANTE, 11. DANIEL, 12. Richard JOHNSON, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 15. Adam KWASNIK, 16. David MULLIGAN, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Glen MOSS (gk), 21. Leilei GAO, 22. Andrew DURANTE (captain). * three to be omitted.

In. 7. Leo BERTOS (return from injury), 8. Vaughan COVENY (promoted)

Out. Nil.

Unavailable. 17. Vince LIA (knee � season).

Sydney FC Squad
1.Clint BOLTON (gk), 2. Iain FYFE, 5. Mitchell PRENTICE 6. Tony POPOVIC (C), 7. Rob MIDDLEBY, 8. Stuart MUSIALIK, 10. Steve CORICA, 11. Brendon SANTALAB, 12. Shannon COLE, 14. Alex BROSQUE, 15. Terry MCFLYNN, 19. Mark BRIDGE, 20. Ivan NECEVSKI (gk), 23. John ALOISI, 26. Dez GIRALDI, 27. Matthew JURMAN. *One to be omitted

In. Mitchell Prentice (return suspension)

Out. Nil.

Unavailable. Adam Casey (groin - 1 week), Simon Colosimo (groin � 10 weeks), Mike Enfield (knee � 1 weeks), Jacob Timpano (ankle � 3 weeks). simon_hampton2008-09-26 19:48:00

Leo on Radisport said this morning he is still a week away, someone is foxing!

Well the hype is that he will play, and I hope he does.

Dear Phoenix

Leo sat out a large part of training this morning. Also an injuried Moss wasnt training.

Yeah, Bertos is definetly out. simon_hampton2008-09-26 18:59:56

Simon Colosimon (groin � 10 weeks)

Damn, that must hurt!!

I'm backing 1K on the Bling to win this one ;)

Can someone confirm Daylight Savings takes effect this week or not - I don't want to miscalculate the time difference and miss half the game.

This weekend. 2am Sunday morning. Spring forward one hour. . . .Psst don't tell the rugby players. . .

cheers

Here's hoping Mrs Pacwarior has reason to take her top off

Let's get the chilli powder ready for Prentice
  http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23299053-2761,00.html

Just thinking... with daylight saving, school holidays, and if the weather is sunny we could get a decent crowd tomorrow. Heres hoping...

We need a good turn out, so Terry doesn't lose to much money. A Result would be good to. Not counting on it tho

Mossy is out.  Spoonley back in as backup.

f**k.

Paston's more than capable