Nix vs CCM - Match Thread

Nix vs CCM - Match Thread

Looks like a full strength side for this Sunday, unless injuries during the week. Hard News2008-10-14 10:38:50

Sigmund and Durante were the other way around.  Also, swap Daniel and Super Leo... and I can't see Gao missing out.

I doubt Leo would go straight in to the first team squad anyway... he's more likely to come off the bench to see him fit into the side again and gradually return to match fitness.

Good point, it may be Gao/Kwasnik for Bertos, possibly... I'll leave it the same as I'd like to see Bertos i the 11.

Daniel up front with Gao on the right,if bertos starts

                                  Moss

                   Moss
Durante Sigmund Dodd Lochhead
         Brown      Johnson
Gao                            Kwasnik
          Smeltz
                           Coveny


Bench
Mckain
Paston
Daniel
Bertos

I'd love to stick Draper on the bench, but can't find room for him. The only player I would consider dropping would be Johnson, for Draper/Ferrante. Would Durante play at right back? Or do you think that the captain must play in his normal position, especially if he is looking to get in the 'roos?

so OUT: Hearfield, Draper, Costa, Plodder, Mulligan, Muscat, Ferrante

Spoke to a man who ought to know today.  He says it's a fully fit squad as of today's session.

I have a feeling McCain will be back, for Dodd, and I'd be surprised if Kwassy holds his spot

How can people possibly put Johnson ahead of Ferrante. You gotta be kidding me. 

I'd really like to see a Brown Ferrante midfield this week.

                                   Paston

ha I remember you being a bit happy on the boards that game.

Why Paston ahead of Moss?

Johnson has shown more than Ferrante has this season. Ferrante has been the most disappointing player out of everyone (when he's got a chance) for me.

                               Moss
 
Muscat       Durrante      Sigg      Lochead
           
                      Brown

Bertos                                    Gao
                       Daniel

         Smeltz      Coveny

                   Paston

I'd pretty much agree with Oska's team apart from Kwasnik for Bertos maybe. I'd have Leo on the bench.

            Moss
Durante Sigmund Dodd Lochhead
         Brown      Ferrante
Gao                            Daniel
          Smeltz
                           Coveny

Although I'm against it I think Johnno will almost certainly get the nod again this week. He's played (for me) pretty averagely most rounds this season but RH has given him a place rather conistantly so far.

                                                Moss

                                       Moss

I like the look of this team, it won't happen but I still like it.

Bring McKain on in a defensive central mid posy for Kwasnik and put daniel out on the left. Hearfield could come on for Gao/Daniel when either look like they're crapping out and Plodder on for Bertos who may be lacking a bit of match fitness.

Ricky, I hope you're listening.

                                   Moss                                   Smeltz  Covs

Should be- but wont be.
PLEASE NOTE MCKAIN PLAYED DM FOR AUSTRALIA B4 U SAY PUTTING CENTRE BACKS IN THE MIDFIELD DOESNT WORK.
and i dont get why they aren't picking McKain- DURANTE HAS BEEN sh*t. Look at that goal the other week where his sh*t marking led to a goal- terrible.
Xcellent2008-10-13 23:47:55

isn't that what an attacking midfielder's role is anyway???

No. Attacking midfielder is an advanced midfielder position from the midfield block, but that is not a half striker.

I think he meant Gao being the "man in the hole "which is a very advanced attacking midfield position, sometimes known as a "deep lying forward." He would then act as the offensive pivot of the team, to create goal-scoring opportunities for his team mates, and perhaps to score himself. He may be referred to as the playmaker and are not constrained to a single position (like the attacking midfielder is)- creativity is the only true requirement, and good passing ability and tactical awareness help

Gao also has the option of being able to push on the last man on defence like a striker giving a gap for another midfielder to push up and then change back into an attacking midfielder to assist the midfield passing game if need be.

Depends on the situation and his understanding of the game. This is for the most astute of players because they have to be intelligent, skillful and quick as well.

Teddy Sheringham is an typical example of 'dropping off' his strike partner, Alan Shearer finding spaces, creating play and providing key passes, forming the link between Shearer and the England midfield.

I like the look of this, although I'd swap Siggy for Dura and McKain for Dodd. I'd also like to see Costa in this lineup and would probably put him where Daniel is and put Daniel on the left, drop Kwasnik.

What chance do you reckon we have against CCM?
Torne2008-10-14 20:05:17

That looks great!