Nix v Invincible Roarcelona Sun SS3 7pm 1

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

hmmm....

no one has considered the option of Siggie to right back? been done before. And then he gets to maraud forward

It would be an option if we had a competent centre back to replace him with.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

leo's positional sense was dreadful as a RB - so many times against Bahrain I watched and cringed- but he ended up doing okay.

However the time for change is NOT against brisbane! we can try new stuff against others, but Adelaide thought theyd play with theyre CB/RB combination and they scored so many from that side of the field...

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

My telstra clear t box has had a hiisy fit so won't be able to watch any games this weekend as there wlil be no techy available till monday!!!!!!!!!!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

aitkenmike wrote:

martinb wrote:

hmmm....

no one has considered the option of Siggie to right back? been done before. And then he gets to maraud forward

It would be an option if we had a competent centre back to replace him with.

well it's a balancing of evils: Griffiths with Siggie righ and muscat in the mids

or Tsats with muscat in the mids

or muscat at right back with the Ward,Brown, Smith, Sanchez midfield

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

el grapadura wrote:

Pretty sure that the stats refer to movement during the game, not necessarily just running. So walking around the penalty box, etc, would all be counted.

It's still interesting. I think the guys who cover the most ground will still be running the most. Most players all stop for a walk when the ball goes out or for any other stop in play. Obviously goal keepers run about three times a game but the rest is a walk or a sideways shuffle here and there.

Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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playwithFire wrote:

Stripes wrote:

I'm so glad that Tim Brown's critics know the meaning of hard work.ï¿½ After all, they bothered to take a cursorary look for statistics before sounding off.

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OH WAIT.

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In seconds, I can find actual numbers, from FIFA.ï¿½ If you want to bag him for a Jekyll/Hyde routine depending on the shirt, then - maybe.ï¿½ But just characterising the player as workshy is unjustified.

What impressed me was the little amount of running Xavi did compared to the rest- maybe hes secretly a capital 7 player in disguise?

OR

the better players have to run less than the rest, and tim brown is actually rubbish after all?

Xavi covered that distance in less than 55 minutes on the pitch.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

This is a pretty good watch for those in to the physical demands of football.

Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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           Paston
Griffiths Dura Siggy Lochhead
        Muscat   Ward
Sanchez              Daniel
        Smith    Greenacre                                                     Bench                                                                                                            Warner                                                                                                                                          Brown                                                                              Bertos                                                       Tsatallios                                                                                                                                                I Think This Would Be Worth A Try.

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el grapadura wrote:

playwithFire wrote:

Stripes wrote:

I'm so glad that Tim Brown's critics know the meaning of hard work. After all, they bothered to take a cursorary look for statistics before sounding off.

OH WAIT.

In seconds, I can find actual numbers, from FIFA. If you want to bag him for a Jekyll/Hyde routine depending on the shirt, then - maybe. But just characterising the player as workshy is unjustified.

Xavi covered that distance in less than 55 minutes on the pitch.

I was having this conversation with the sports scientist for the U17 NZ team and he said those numbers don't really mean much. They did a study of the amount of running each team does during a game for the premierleague and basically the best teams do less running anyway.

Here the citation if anybody really want to read the whole thing:

Di Salvo V et al. Analysis of High Intensity Activity ï¿½ Int J Sports Med 2009; 30: 205 ï¿½ 212

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

SigmUnd talking about an experienced 4 across the back his afternoon in Herald, ie Manny there

"Phoenix defender Ben SigmUnd is backing a settled back four to keep out the free-scoring Roar, and says the team could even end Brisbane's imposing unbeaten record.

The All White returns from his one-week suspension and will take his place alongside Andrew Durante at the heart of the Phoenix defence. With Tony Lochhead and Manny Muscat likely to start in the fullback spots, Ricki Herbert will be able to select his first-choice backline for the first time in three weeks.

The Phoenix defence will be facing a tough ask at Suncorp Stadium, a venue in which the Roar are unbeaten in 20 games, but SigmUnd felt experience at the back gave the Phoenix a chance to upset the champions.

"We've got a really mature back four. We all know each other well enough now and we're looking forward to getting out there and playing together again,'' he said.

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hepatitis wrote:

SigmUnd talking about an experienced 4 across the back his afternoon in Herald, ie Manny there"Phoenix defender Ben SigmUnd is backing a settled back four to
keep out the free-scoring Roar, and says the team could even end
Brisbane's imposing unbeaten record.

The All White returns from his one-week suspension and will take his
place alongside Andrew Durante at the heart of the Phoenix defence. With
Tony Lochhead and Manny Muscat likely to start in the fullback spots,
Ricki Herbert will be able to select his first-choice backline for the
first time in three weeks.

The Phoenix defence will be facing a tough ask at Suncorp Stadium, a
venue in which the Roar are unbeaten in 20 games, but SigmUnd felt
experience at the back gave the Phoenix a chance to upset the champions.

"We've got a really mature back four. We all know each other well enough
now and we're looking forward to getting out there and playing together
again,'' he said.

Well said, but are they good enough?

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

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think if there is one mantra in football that seems to actually be adhered to is that "you don't shag about with your back four". So until we find another solid RB we can trust week in week out my money is on Manny staying at RB for the foreseeable future.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Why Not Put Griffiths At RB and Put Muscat Back In MF. Smith and Greenacre Up Front.?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

tkastoney wrote:

Personally I feel that to get anything out of this game we need to keep sanchez central and have free rein across the park. We can't afford him to have to be tracking back all game.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Suncorp stadium has been a graveyard for the Nix....we have never got much out visiting there. You would have to be a supreme optimist to believe we will get anything this time. All the pundits are talking of a easy and big win for the Roar. But if the lads can dig deep and play out of their skins then a miracle draw is possible...if unlikely.

With the two teams below us on the table both with home games and likely to pick up points we are in real danger of finishing this round on the bottom of the table. First of all is the need to avoid a thrashing....goal difference may count at the season end. This will be a real test of Rickie's ability to coach a defensive effort. I'm picking 1-3...though I would love a draw.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I just hope they play with heart for the 90. Would hate to see the lads heads drop after conceding a couple then we get rolled by > the adelaide margin

Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jarred Gillett has the whistle...

Oh Noes!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

make. believe.
impossible is nothing

please don't lose!

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Durante says we'll park the bus.

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Junior82 wrote:

make. believe.
impossible is nothing

please don't lose!

Zero is "Nothing" which is exactly the number of players we're likely to have available next week if the FFA continue to give us crap referees!

WE WANT DELOVSKI!!!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Agree with Bertos on the bench & I'm ok with either Paston or Warner, however the RB position gives me the sh..s. How about solidifying that position with Muscat & bringing Browny in. There is no doubt about however that we have to start our team sheet from the back. The roar will be salivating over this one. I can imagine them sitting down right now huddled around waiting for our defesive lineup to be announced, drooling with expectation. I'm over in Brisbane now for the game,

who's over here? What pub anyone?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Blair wrote:

Durante says we'll park the bus.

Does the club have a bus?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Brisbane weather tomorrow is 29., but hopefully start to cool down by 4pm.

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

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Gillet was actually ok in the last game he reffed us?

it isn't Peter Oleary, Green, Ben Williams, or watisface the cop...so

and Oleary is good, but seems scared of favouring Kiwis at times

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Blair wrote:

Durante says we'll park the bus.

Does the club have a bus?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Blair wrote:

Durante says we'll park the bus.

Does theï¿½club have a bus?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Blair wrote:

Durante says we'll park the bus.

Does the club have a bus?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Is ottoman from the Simpson's driving the bus?

we're doomed!

Phoenix face explosive Roar on rebound
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10765429

SigmUnd backs Phoenix to overcome the odds
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10765364

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Blair wrote:

Durante says we'll park the bus.

Does the club have a bus?

Its more like a small minivan....

Remember the last WC....NZ vs Italy. Everyone said it would be an easy win for Italy. Maybe same coach same result

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Eh. The meeting prior to that was 4-3 - Italy were favoured but expected to have to work for it.

Also, the Roar are quite a bit younger than Italy.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Well thatï¿½s it folks a record score and the first A-League double digit score the Roar run out 26 to nil winners with five players getting a hat-trick.

Sorry dear whatï¿½s that wake up itï¿½d time to go Mariners Tards gameï¿½ OOOOOOOOoo what a dream that wasï¿½or was it foresight...

Socceroo/ Mariner / Whangarei

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Park the bus.

Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

tkastoney wrote:

Why Not Put Griffiths At RB and Put Muscat Back In MF. Smith and Greenacre Up Front.?

When I've been watching Griffiths has looked slow and I fear would be shredded at RB.

Also thinkif gonna have any chance playing largely without ball then need someone with speed up front to exploit space in behind their wing backs. So I would like to see smith (I think he has gas anyway) given a run at the point. I can't think of anyone else with any real speed in squad, and smith is meant to be a striker, so if ever a game to roll the dice a bit ...

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The only two teams below us...adelaide and heart have just both won their games. We are....for the next 24 hours..."wooden spoon holders"

Anybody remember the last time we were rock bottom?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

zinidane wrote:

The only two teams below us...adelaide and heart have just both won their games. We are....for the next 24 hours..."wooden spoon holders"

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Anybody remember the last time we were rock bottom?

That might last until next week.

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

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

the toon are third in the EPL.

moral...anything can happen.

Come on the nix!!!!!!

the game is a win win. if the nix get a point or 3, massive result

if we get rogered, we get to watch quality football from the roar.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Game Day! Firing up farken! COYN

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Btw, England beat spain 1-0 today, impossible is nothing!tpmyhill2011-11-13 08:16:32

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

GAME DAY, FIRE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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sir les wrote:

the game is a win win. if the nix get a point or 3, massive resultif we get rogered, we get to watch quality football from the roar.

Exactly this. I would love us to either draw or beat the Roar, but if they hammer home 5 unanswered goals, my fantasy points balance will be much better off.