Nix v NQF - Friday 15th

He got forward really well in the Roar game, only I had to wear my crash helmet in row D when he crosses. Nothing wrong with his go-forward I reckon

It'll be crap tomorrow but a win for sure

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Welcome to town lads.

It strikes me that the solution to that is to get boozed.

I completely agree. He was the only poor player at the last game. Siggy would be out of possition, but he is much better than Lochhead. The way everyone else played we would be silly to mess with the starting 11 otherwise.

Lols at Mulligan or Ferrantee not included in the squad, haha

http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=31962

The same Lochhead who took the ball of Reinaldo's toes when he was one on one with Reddy inside the penalty area ?

Don't be stupid Dave, that's defending.

A left backs primary role is to attack...

And so many other of lifes challenges

news, that was nice, but he still gave away the ball with several sloppy passes in midfield. Siggy would be better, thats all i'm saying.

Ifill has had hamstring problems all season. No amount of resting will fix it now - he needs a couple months break. I don't think he's ever actually been fully fit which is a scary thought considering how good he's gone.

And Lochy has been playing well since we have been pushing our fullbacks forward more. imo he's actually been one of our best at getting forward and his defending has been solid as well - wher ehe falls down is his passing but as a left fullback that isn't his main job. Putting Siggy there would be a disaster and would unbalance the team a bit because only Troy would be getting forward on the right. As much as I like him as a player he's much more suited to playing in the middle - he can play right back at a stretch but left back? No way.
valeo2010-01-14 22:28:03

In the last few games he has been great going forward - don't know what everyone is on about


valeo2010-01-14 23:45:31

It warms my heart looking at the league table. The goal difference is my favourite... Thank you Gold Coast united!

Wrong!  He had a good game, got forward well, beat a lot of players, defended well,  his passing was average but he had a consistant, good performance.

Agree, but I would fix that to "his passing was average at times..." I would also add that he showed some very good examples of passing down the line in some very tight situations. (yes a left backs bread and butter, but in this league especially you often see these go haywire under any pressure.)

edit: I will admit I cringed when he let the ball run under his boot over the sideline for probably the third time this season.aitkenmike2010-01-15 10:21:37

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/01/15/107525_sport.html

I'm scratching my head as to why so many people dislike Lochhead?

So its going to be windy in Welly tonight, .

I agree, Lochy has been one of our consistent players, he turns up each week and plays hard, sure siggy is right there with him but who can you drop from a winning side???? muscat can't even get back to his right back spot cos an attacking midfielder (hearfield) has done very well since slotting in 5 weeks ago....as long as we keep winning I don't care wo Ricki plays in what position.

Completely agree Lochy has been good. He overlaps well and then gets back to defend. Takes players on and puts in good crosses (most of the time). He has been one of our most consistent players. Shogan2010-01-15 10:51:35

Fury wouldn't be a bad punt at $4.80.  Not that I'm gonna

Lochhead = 

So Greenie is definately not going to start?

Really looking forward to seeing how him and Dadi play together

Haven't lost a home game in Wellington in 15, not too surprising. Draw would be a good bet but no profiting from a Phoenix failure. Only a win will do here tonight, I'm thinking 2 zip.

Only 8 hours to go....!!  I am pumped

Lots of news in the DomPost and on the YF home page.

I agree Tegal, most balls Lochhead delivers these days are pretty average. Which is disappointing because he definitely has the quality there.

Lochhead to score.

To be fair, Clichy and Sagna at Arsenal are horrible crossers as well and they get paid millions

just waiting for my ride to turn up and then off to wellington, got a car load this week instead of just myself.hopefully a crowd of 10,000 plus or will the weather put some off.

Have you locked the door?

triple locked, wanganui a hotbed of burglars at the moment,also have someone coming up after work to watch the game at my place

This is what happens when you put an "h" in your name.

Did someone say Beer O'Clock?