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League Table 2018/19 | #WeWantSixth

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about 7 years ago

Colvinator wrote:

Mainland FC wrote:

Outpost wrote:

Ryan wrote:

Losing Simon is probably a net gain for the Mariners ATM. But they're also without O'Neil. 

How are those two British teenagers that they signed on loan going?

Early days for them but from what I've seen they are nothing special. Karacan hasn't really clicked yet either. Simon may be a massive idiot be he is a big loss for them.

I would be extremely disappointed and surprised if we weren't able to beat them with relative comfort. Although having said that the only games we have won comfortably this season were a previous 2-0 win over CCM and the 4-1 over Roar - and even that one's arguable since if Taggart hadn't tripped over his own feet instead of tapping in for them to lead 2-1 the result might have ended up different.

Although not a "comfortable" win, our sole win over Sydney FC this season stands out in my mind as an easier win that that over CCM, in hindsight of course.

CCMs loss to Brisbane was the first time this year they've lost by more than one goal, pretty much nobody has been getting easy wins against them and of course Sydney only drew.

You're joking right? They've been beaten by three goals by Adelaide (twice including the FFA cup), Perth, Victory and Sydney. We beat them by two, and so have the Wanderers (twice). I can't believe there are still people aboard the CCM aren't actually that bad train.

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about 7 years ago

djtim3000 wrote:

Colvinator wrote:

Mainland FC wrote:

Outpost wrote:

Ryan wrote:

Losing Simon is probably a net gain for the Mariners ATM. But they're also without O'Neil. 

How are those two British teenagers that they signed on loan going?

Early days for them but from what I've seen they are nothing special. Karacan hasn't really clicked yet either. Simon may be a massive idiot be he is a big loss for them.

I would be extremely disappointed and surprised if we weren't able to beat them with relative comfort. Although having said that the only games we have won comfortably this season were a previous 2-0 win over CCM and the 4-1 over Roar - and even that one's arguable since if Taggart hadn't tripped over his own feet instead of tapping in for them to lead 2-1 the result might have ended up different.

Although not a "comfortable" win, our sole win over Sydney FC this season stands out in my mind as an easier win that that over CCM, in hindsight of course.

CCMs loss to Brisbane was the first time this year they've lost by more than one goal, pretty much nobody has been getting easy wins against them and of course Sydney only drew.

You're joking right? They've been beaten by three goals by Adelaide (twice including the FFA cup), Perth, Victory and Sydney. We beat them by two, and so have the Wanderers (twice). I can't believe there are still people aboard the CCM aren't actually that bad train.

Í was meaning in 2019, but actually I've just fact checked that and I was way wrong!

Wanderers beat them 2-0 a few weeks ago and Sydney smashed them on 4 January. Actually, of their 10 games in 2019, they've lost 3 games by more than 1, with a win & 2 draws, and 4 games lost by 1.

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about 7 years ago

Colvinator wrote:

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Í was meaning in 2019, but actually I've just fact checked that and I was way wrong!

Wanderers beat them 2-0 a few weeks ago and Sydney smashed them on 4 January. Actually, of their 10 games in 2019, they've lost 3 games by more than 1, with a win & 2 draws, and 4 games lost by 1.

I hope we win

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago · edited about 7 years ago · History

Colvinator wrote:

djtim3000 wrote:

Colvinator wrote:

Mainland FC wrote:

Outpost wrote:

Ryan wrote:

Losing Simon is probably a net gain for the Mariners ATM. But they're also without O'Neil. 

How are those two British teenagers that they signed on loan going?

Early days for them but from what I've seen they are nothing special. Karacan hasn't really clicked yet either. Simon may be a massive idiot be he is a big loss for them.

I would be extremely disappointed and surprised if we weren't able to beat them with relative comfort. Although having said that the only games we have won comfortably this season were a previous 2-0 win over CCM and the 4-1 over Roar - and even that one's arguable since if Taggart hadn't tripped over his own feet instead of tapping in for them to lead 2-1 the result might have ended up different.

Although not a "comfortable" win, our sole win over Sydney FC this season stands out in my mind as an easier win that that over CCM, in hindsight of course.

CCMs loss to Brisbane was the first time this year they've lost by more than one goal, pretty much nobody has been getting easy wins against them and of course Sydney only drew.

You're joking right? They've been beaten by three goals by Adelaide (twice including the FFA cup), Perth, Victory and Sydney. We beat them by two, and so have the Wanderers (twice). I can't believe there are still people aboard the CCM aren't actually that bad train.

Í was meaning in 2019, but actually I've just fact checked that and I was way wrong!

Wanderers beat them 2-0 a few weeks ago and Sydney smashed them on 4 January. Actually, of their 10 games in 2019, they've lost 3 games by more than 1, with a win & 2 draws, and 4 games lost by 1.

Yeah sorry you did say this year, but same results as you mention.

The thing is, with just 7 points from a possible 60, CCM are basically the easiest 3 points any team could expect to win at this point in the season - or possibly in any season. We should be pumped and ready to smash them, rather than cautious.

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about 7 years ago · edited about 7 years ago · History

Just let CCM score first and we are sure fire winners

I remember we were talking like this before our last game v CCM and then they were 2-0 up, though - to be fair, there was the Nichols factor.. (though I don't think we can blame that terrible half all on him, and we're missing Rufer again)

I really want to see us go for it and play Sheridan with Singh deeper.

a.haak

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about 7 years ago

With Rufer out. Wonder if we will get to see Mandi and Kopa together in mid field. Haven't had that combination there yet.

With Golec to LCB.

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about 7 years ago

The extra week will hopefully give Greenacre enough time to to test the possible combinations, and give Rudan some time to go and see his family for a few days (if he did not in fact stay over there after the last game).

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago

Sydney FC 2 Adelaide United 0

P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Perth Glory 20 14 5 1 25 47
Sydney FC 21 13 3 5 14 42
Melbourne Victory 20 11 5 4 17 38
Adelaide United 21 8 7 6 1 31
Melbourne City 20 8 5 7 1 29
Wellington Phoenix 20 7 7 6 -1 28
Newcastle Jets 20 6 5 9 -1 23
Western Sydney 20 4 5 11 -12 17
Brisbane Roar 20 3 6 11 -18 15
Central Coast 20 1 4 15 -26 7

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about 7 years ago

Ffs, jets just taken the lead against victory. 

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about 7 years ago

Melbourne Victory 0 Newcastle Jets 2

P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Perth Glory 20 14 5 1 25 47
Sydney FC 21 13 3 5 14 42
Melbourne Victory 21 11 5 5 15 38
Adelaide United 21 8 7 6 1 31
Melbourne City 20 8 5 7 1 29
Wellington Phoenix 20 7 7 6 -1 28
Newcastle Jets 21 7 5 9 1 26
Western Sydney 20 4 5 11 -12 17
Brisbane Roar 20 3 6 11 -18 15
Central Coast 20 1 4 15 -26 7

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about 7 years ago

FeverBot wrote:

Melbourne Victory 0 Newcastle Jets 2

P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Perth Glory 20 14 5 1 25 47
Sydney FC 21 13 3 5 14 42
Melbourne Victory 21 11 5 5 15 38
Adelaide United 21 8 7 6 1 31
Melbourne City 20 8 5 7 1 29
Wellington Phoenix 20 7 7 6 -1 28
Newcastle Jets 21 7 5 9 1 26
Western Sydney 20 4 5 11 -12 17
Brisbane Roar 20 3 6 11 -18 15
Central Coast 20 1 4 15 -26 7

Looking very uncomfortable 

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about 7 years ago

Makes me even more glad they didn't beat Adelaide. We really need to start chalking up some victories.

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about 7 years ago

MetalLegNZ wrote:

4 _ 7 up for grabs

Adelaide

Recent Form: P6 W2 D2 L2
Still to Play: 6 - Glory (H) CCM (A) Phoenix (H) City (A) Victory (H) Roar (A)


City

Recent Form: P6 W1 D2 L3
Still to Play: 7 - Glory (H) Sydney (A) WSW (A) Roar (H) Adelaide (H) Phoenix (A) CCM (H)


Phoenix

Recent Form: P6 W1 D2 L3
Still to Play: 7 - CCM (A) WSW (H) Jets (H) Adelaide (A) Roar (A) City (H) Glory (A)


Jets

Recent Form: P6 W3 D2 L1
Still to Play: 6 - CCM (A) Phoenix (A) WSW (H) Glory (A) Roar (A) Sydney (H)

Adelaide probably have the hardest draw left, tho they face the 'big' teams at home so that helps their chances. The next 3 games are vital, need at least 6 points out of the 9 available.

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about 7 years ago

An in form Jets finishing sixth means it will be an advantage finishing fourth rather than third.

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about 7 years ago

Yes 4th is the target for sure. Glad the heat's on after the Jets win. Should bring out the best in us. 

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about 7 years ago

Finger nail chewing time approaching

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 7 years ago

Oi Oi Edgecumbe wrote:

Finger nail chewing time approaching

squeaky bum time? 

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago

Its gonna be close, all the bottom teams have lifted there game except CCM. This might be the finals series we had to miss.

Mr Positive

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about 7 years ago

#StopChangingTheThreadTitle

#YouAreJinxingUs

Adelaide's resident Nix supporter
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about 7 years ago

Stop the Jets? 

Fudge the Jets - I wanna stop Citeh and/or rAdelaide.

E + R + O

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about 7 years ago

I'd like to go back to #avoidthespoon

Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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about 7 years ago

Citeh to fall behind Jest and WSW. We good.

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about 7 years ago

Embrace it. This is what finals football feels like.

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about 7 years ago

valeo wrote:

Just let CCM score first and we are sure fire winners

I remember we were talking like this before our last game v CCM and then they were 2-0 up, though - to be fair, there was the Nichols factor.. (though I don't think we can blame that terrible half all on him, and we're missing Rufer again)

I really want to see us go for it and play Sheridan with Singh deeper.

This could be the game we finally see Burns on the park, and CCM won't be prepared for him..

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago

Mainland FC wrote:

valeo wrote:

Just let CCM score first and we are sure fire winners

I remember we were talking like this before our last game v CCM and then they were 2-0 up, though - to be fair, there was the Nichols factor.. (though I don't think we can blame that terrible half all on him, and we're missing Rufer again)

I really want to see us go for it and play Sheridan with Singh deeper.

This could be the game we finally see Burns on the park, and CCM won't be prepared for him..

"could"... I suppose, in terms of probability that is true, but a very low chance.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 7 years ago

With MC 2-0 up at half time it changes a lot.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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about 7 years ago

Leggy wrote:

With MC 2-0 up at half time it changes a lot.

Not MC.  Maybe CCM, but we have not been down two nil to Citeh at halftime this year.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago

Mainland FC wrote:

Leggy wrote:

With MC 2-0 up at half time it changes a lot.

Not MC.  Maybe CCM, but we have not been down two nil to Citeh at halftime this year.


MC leading Perth 2-0

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 7 years ago

Melbourne City 2 Perth Glory 2

P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Perth Glory 21 14 6 1 25 48
Sydney FC 21 13 3 5 14 42
Melbourne Victory 21 11 5 5 15 38
Adelaide United 21 8 7 6 1 31
Melbourne City 21 8 6 7 1 30
Wellington Phoenix 20 7 7 6 -1 28
Newcastle Jets 21 7 5 9 1 26
Western Sydney 20 4 5 11 -12 17
Brisbane Roar 20 3 6 11 -18 15
Central Coast 20 1 4 15 -26 7

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about 7 years ago

2-0 win over Mariners puts us 4th. Sorry if you think that's tempting fate!

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about 7 years ago

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

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about 7 years ago

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

that one really is season defining stuff. I never like the term "six pointer", but it's hard to argue that it's not
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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about 7 years ago

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

that one really is season defining stuff. I never like the term "six pointer", but it's hard to argue that it's not

That penalty miss from Krishna... we would be on 30 and Jets on 25.
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about 7 years ago

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

Huge game, regardless of results between now and then. Really hope we chalk up a win or two before then. 

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about 7 years ago

Bullion wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

that one really is season defining stuff. I never like the term "six pointer", but it's hard to argue that it's not

That penalty miss from Krishna... we would be on 30 and Jets on 25.

Missing a penalty is worse than losing a game, IMHO.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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about 7 years ago

Bullion wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

that one really is season defining stuff. I never like the term "six pointer", but it's hard to argue that it's not

That penalty miss from Krishna... we would be on 30 and Jets on 25.

which one? *cries angrily*
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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about 7 years ago

Ryan wrote:

An in form Jets finishing sixth means it will be an advantage finishing fourth rather than third.

You are an optimist, I will say that.

Others may say we need to pick our game up to ensure 6th

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about 7 years ago

Walsall Boy wrote:

Jets with us at home on 30 March is looming now very large as a key fixture

Could you please explain what you mean by "Home". Is it the wop wops of NSW, the Industrial delights of Auckland or the Ring of Fire?
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about 7 years ago · edited about 7 years ago · History

Fenix wrote:

Ryan wrote:

An in form Jets finishing sixth means it will be an advantage finishing fourth rather than third.

You are an optimist, I will say that.

Others may say we need to pick our game up to ensure 6th

Meh, we had a lot of hard games the last five round and have the same or better points hall to 3, 4, and 5 over that time. Jets are the form team in the comp but we don't need to outscore them, we just need to outscore the teams ahead of us. We've got an easier run of games home than most of them and a game in hand.

City look better with Maclaren but they still feel like they're on the verge of implosion. Adelaide looks very beatable, they have no healthy defenders.

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