Any team would have limited attacking options with their 3 best attacking players out though. Pretty harsh to judge a whole season,with that in mind, on just one game. We put 3 past Sydney too remember.
It does make me nervous how little they played together (and even just how little they've played) during preseason.
I choose to be hopeful about him though, rather than skeptical.
I'm a bit surprised that we haven't heard more from the staff at the club about how good he's looked at training and he hasn't appeared much in pre-season. That got me a bit nervous I suppose. As we saw on the weekend behind our front line attacking options are pretty limited
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
Normo's coming home
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
http://www.aleague.livesport.tv/schedule
It's only 5 quid a month so I'm going to try it and see
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
http://www.aleague.livesport.tv/schedule
It's only 5 quid a month so I'm going to try it and see
Without looking, 4 would probably be Chris Bale. He would do ok in a Phoenix shirt I think. A bit more starch than Riera and skill set than Lia.
Don't let El Grap see this....
Haha! I was going to ask. I believe El Grap drove up to the game. So what did you think of the ACFC "donkey"' El Grap? The Croatian "ex-pub-league player". I haven't heard. Do tell.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Do you ever get excited?
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
I'm also massively excited about seeing us play again. But viewed dispassionately I'm not convinced by our squad at all, and apart from Cunningham's 10 international appearances I guess I'm a bit nervous about whether he'll improve us to the level we need to get to to make the top half. The majority of his games are in Costa Rican football, I don't know a lot about the level but the team he played for was a lot smaller than the one Hernandez did before he came to Victory.
yung thug
Jets and Heart don't seem particularly intimidating at this stage either.
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
Jets and Heart don't seem particularly intimidating at this stage either.
yung thug
Ernie on 2ZB 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
So much to like about Ernie: straight as a die, clarity of thought and some real passion and commitment.
Said he will be signing an experienced mid-fielder in the next couple of weeks - didn't say if import or not.
Ernie on 2ZB 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
So much to like about Ernie: straight as a die, clarity of thought and some real passion and commitment.
Said he will be signing an experienced mid-fielder in the next couple of weeks - didn't say if import or not.
Ernie on 2ZB 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
So much to like about Ernie: straight as a die, clarity of thought and some real passion and commitment.
Said he will be signing an experienced mid-fielder in the next couple of weeks - didn't say if import or not.
No other clues / comments.
My pure speculation: It won't be the Spaniard - Ernie doesn't strike me as someone to make rash decisions and compromise on the type of player he's looking for - he hasn't had enough time to see if the Spaniard is any good to be predicating his signing.
I think he's working an a solid option/s and the recruitment process is reasonably well advanced.
I thought Riera was good at Hiroshima that time at CWC but not sure he is someone who deserves a foreign spot. No better than Sanchez really. I hope it's someone else.
Ernie's comment doesn't rule out James.
Though for all those hopeful of James as the saviour Mulligan was playing at a good level in England before he came back and had good form for the AWs (though he was playing right back not cm) and he was cack for us.
Any experienced Aussies in the midfield category like Paul Reid or better? Anyone coming back from overseas? Have to be better than Thompson I guess...
Do his comments rule out Clapham?
Ernie's comment doesn't rule out James.
Though for all those hopeful of James as the saviour Mulligan was playing at a good level in England before he came back and had good form for the AWs (though he was playing right back not cm) and he was cack for us.
Any experienced Aussies in the midfield category like Paul Reid or better? Anyone coming back from overseas? Have to be better than Thompson I guess...
I thought Riera was good at Hiroshima that time at CWC but not sure he is someone who deserves a foreign spot. No better than Sanchez really. I hope it's someone else.
Well if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
Grumpy old bastard alert
By that reasoning any player we sign is likely to be rubbish. You've gone too far the other way there and completely dismissed the possibility that he could be decent.
By that reasoning any player we sign is likely to be rubbish.
By that reasoning any player we sign is likely to be rubbish. You've gone too far the other way there and completely dismissed the possibility that he could be decent.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
http://www.aleague.livesport.tv/schedule
It's only 5 quid a month so I'm going to try it and see
I thought Riera was good at Hiroshima that time at CWC but not sure he is someone who deserves a foreign spot. No better than Sanchez really. I hope it's someone else.
Definitively deserves a foreign spot. Hard-working, technically very good, capable to play when needed, good vision and movement... Seems like a very nice and modest guy.
"Yellow Fever are fantastic – I have to say that"
to rework the Marx brothers..."I wouldn't accept any player joining our club who wants to be a member of it"
Well I'll add more to this. Two years ago, CCM played ACFC at the Croatian club. I think it's a fair statement to make without too much kerfuffle that Graham Arnold is a good coach with a good eye on talent. Why did he not sign him if he was so good (or others?) or deserving of an import slot?
I know there will always be players that prove my opinion wrong but he has been seen by CCM, Ricki would have more than likely been aware of him and now Ernie is trialling him and based on what's been printed on here, not much of a standout game when he played for ACFC against the Phoenix. It's the same with every that says Krishna deserves a shot - he has trialled everywhere and was found not to be good enough.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Well that's a coaching skill. Thinking that you may be able to get more out of a player or utilise talent. Arnold probably had options, more time and a core of a fairly settled champion squad.
Ernie may have fewer options and think that in this situation it may be better to give Reira a one year deal, than hope a great option materialises or rely on the kids (Is there a Busby Babe like moniker for this lot?). Let's be honest too, Sanchez didn't do too badly for us, though he wasn't seen too much last year. Sure we want to aim for better, just the other current and available options might be worse.
Well if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
Massively excited about the A-League season. Found an official streaming service here in the UK which means I should be able to watch plenty of games especially as I'm now up a lot in the middle of the night with my little one.
Off topic (apologies) - what's the service?
http://www.aleague.livesport.tv/schedule
It's only 5 quid a month so I'm going to try it and see
Best post since we signed Smeltz! Thank you - I'm gonna sign up!
Well if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
I don't really care if you agree or disagree with my opinion. We are all entitled to have one.
I have been reading your comments over the last couple of years (not that I wanted to but you are in every single yellow fever discussion-knitting circle) and can tell is obvious that you never played football at any decent level.
Riera would be a good signing and different type of player to what we have - he can tackle AND pass - most of our squad can effectively only do one of those things with consistency
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Well if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
I don't really care if you agree or disagree with my opinion. We are all entitled to have one.
I have been reading your comments over the last couple of years (not that I wanted to but you are in every single yellow fever discussion-knitting circle) and can tell is obvious that you never played football at any decent level.
I bet you just lap up the dollops of info from Billy Harris and Danny Hay, am I right? What makes your opinion so much more qualified than mine? I didn't say you were not allowed an opinion, just provided sound reasoning as to why I disagree with it. It seems you can't deal with that.
Grumpy old bastard alert
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/gameiro-injured-in-freak-accident-20131005-2v0xw.html
Was this posted anywhere ? I'll admit..... I laughed !
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/gameiro-injured-in-freak-accident-20131005-2v0xw.html
Was this posted anywhere ? I'll admit..... I laughed !
http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/categories/straya-a-league-and-state-leagues/topics/sydney-fc-how-the-ffa-failed-to-buy-adp-a-finals-spotWell if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
I don't really care if you agree or disagree with my opinion. We are all entitled to have one.
I have been reading your comments over the last couple of years (not that I wanted to but you are in every single yellow fever discussion-knitting circle) and can tell is obvious that you never played football at any decent level.
Yes, because that's SOOOOO critical in having a smart footballing opinion. Just look at all the rubbish ex-player pundits. You don't have to have been an All White or National League player to know the game and be able to evaluate talent.
Well if he is nice and modest we have to have him.... *sheesh*
If he was that 'definitively deserves an import slot' why did the other 9 teams not have a sniff? He is an import for any team in this league... If he is that good, why is he an "amateur" in a tinpot league in a backwater football league? He'd be signed and playing overseas no issues at all if your ascertation was true.
I disagree with your opinion.
I don't really care if you agree or disagree with my opinion. We are all entitled to have one.
I have been reading your comments over the last couple of years (not that I wanted to but you are in every single yellow fever discussion-knitting circle) and can tell is obvious that you never played football at any decent level.
I bet you just lap up the dollops of info from Billy Harris and Danny Hay, am I right? What makes your opinion so much more qualified than mine? I didn't say you were not allowed an opinion, just provided sound reasoning as to why I disagree with it. It seems you can't deal with that.
I dont think any player should be downtrodden in terms of quality based on Ricki not wanting them.
The man has no clue when it comes to talent... I honestly believe the only reason youngsters like Rojas / Barbs and co got a chance was because he was pushed into it through public opinion and a need to actually sign players.
I truely doubt he really ever saw either players real talent or potential.
Krishna, to be fair improves every year and has attracted interest outside of the A League.