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Phoenix v Gypsies Sun 25th @ 4:00pm

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bwtcf wrote:
How cool is this?

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=285980428140026&set=o.146407914238&type=3&theater
 
Ferk!!! So Gareth is now going to win the trip to Kiev......how can you beat a photo of someone in their stripey in the Antartic!!!
 
NZHerald says that Ifill will play and the only change will be Bertos back into a midfield of Brown, Lia and Sanchez.....so no Smith
 
 
Rickis comment that there is no reason to change anything because things have been going well the last few weeks is extraordinary.
 
So its Brown and Lia in midfield again....sigh!!!! If they could change one thing...please please someone needs to play in a holding midfield role and provide cover in front of the back four. If we do like we did against Victory, where Brown and Lia both pushed forward together and left a huge gap in front of our defenders, then we will get shredded.
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Well, at least it wont take us by surprise

                                                                        COYN    

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Ryan's Rovers wrote:

valeo wrote:
Bevan wrote:
If we are going to rest players, that sucks for Lindsay, the one time he would get a chance, but he's up in Taupo for the Olympic qualifiers ...



Still can't believe he's got 0 game time this year with such a thin squad. Couldn't see that happening at any other A-League club..

Not saying he'll be the messiah or something; but surely he's a better option than Downey or Tattslotto?
Lindsay plays in the centre of the park, where we have tons of options. Downey has got most of his time when he has been thrown on to chase balls down, whilst we are sitting back defending leads. Tatts has come on as a wide player, where we don't have much depth in the squad.Over the off season I hope Lindsay goes and plays in the Aussie state leagues, so he can get some game time and help him develop.


You can't say we have 'tons of options' in the centre of the park when it looks like Ward might start..

Lia, Brown, Smith do serviceable jobs but none of them are exactly irreplacable.valeo2012-03-24 19:08:00

a.haak

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Daniel's available too, iirc
Sanchez,Smith and Daniel always go well together

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
FFS what goes on in rickis head?

rojas, so special

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
bringbacksmeltz wrote:
FFS what goes on in rickis head?
PLEASE STATE YOUR CREDENTIALS

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
and i thought i had a good chance of winning

I LOVE LAMP

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As Perth are now winning, Herbert can piss off with his resting players. How about trying to win and build momentum? Is that just a bit too much to ask of old dull Ricki?

Perth now 4-2 up so I hope we go all out for the win as we have absolutely nothing to lose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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Steve-O wrote:
As Perth are now winning, Herbert can piss off with his resting players. How about trying to win and build momentum? Is that just a bit too much to ask of old dull Ricki?

Perth now 4-2 up so I hope we go all out for the win as we have absolutely nothing to lose.


We could lose players to injuries. I don't think it's worth risking Ifill for 90 minutes, maybe bring him on for 20 mins at the end if we need just one goal to get third.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
3 goals needed now for third place...
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akatarawa wrote:
3 goals needed now for third place...



3 goals and a clean sheet...

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
true - i meant we need to win by three goals (or more!!!)

...its late!
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patrick478 wrote:
akatarawa wrote:
3 goals needed now for third place...



3 goals and a clean sheet...


Not going to happen.

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

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patrick478 wrote:
Steve-O wrote:
As Perth are now winning, Herbert can piss off with his resting players. How about trying to win and build momentum? Is that just a bit too much to ask of old dull Ricki?

Perth now 4-2 up so I hope we go all out for the win as we have absolutely nothing to lose.


We could lose players to injuries. I don't think it's worth risking Ifill for 90 minutes, maybe bring him on for 20 mins at the end if we need just one goal to get third.


If we want to sell tickets for next week, turning in a turgid performance tomorrow ain't going to help.

I see what you are saying but you can't do much about bad luck. Are we not better to try and finish 3rd? It would be our highest finish ever and I am disappointed by this 'nothing to play for' attitude that seems to have now appeared.

That's right, I am not angry, just disappointed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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Melbourne Victory lost 4-2 after a 2-1 lead at the break.
Disgusting

"Yellow Fever are fantastic – I have to say that"

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Steve-O wrote:
patrick478 wrote:
Steve-O wrote:
As Perth are now winning, Herbert can piss off with his resting players. How about trying to win and build momentum? Is that just a bit too much to ask of old dull Ricki?

Perth now 4-2 up so I hope we go all out for the win as we have absolutely nothing to lose.


We could lose players to injuries. I don't think it's worth risking Ifill for 90 minutes, maybe bring him on for 20 mins at the end if we need just one goal to get third.


If we want to sell tickets for next week, turning in a turgid performance tomorrow ain't going to help.

I see what you are saying but you can't do much about bad luck. Are we not better to try and finish 3rd? It would be our highest finish ever and I am disgusted by this 'nothing to play for' attitude that seems to have now appeared.

That's right, I am not angry, just disgusted

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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Leggy wrote:
patrick478 wrote:
akatarawa wrote:
3 goals needed now for third place...



3 goals and a clean sheet...


Not going to happen.


thats the kind of optimism we need
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Loud noises, its Game Day!

Let's get f-king mental!

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'm surprised some of you still haven't figured out how this works.

Last night's result means Ricki will probably rest some players believing a win by 3+ goals is a bridge too far.

CCM are now firm favorites to win, Perth believe they have two home finals locked down, no pressure at all on the Nix.

Leggy thinks it can't be done. Steve-O is already complaining about Ricki's negative tactics without a ball being kicked.

It's a perfect storm of variables that virtually guarantees we will play a blinder, winning handsomely and storming into 3rd place.

Ricki will then return to his default selection for next week.

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Anything's possible today. Phoenix just have to play well, not matter what the final outcome. A poor performance after that Victory shocker will impact on next friday majorly - crowd size for a start.

Can't see Herbert playing Ifill with the home final just 5 days away. We're not a technically gifted side across the board, and that's showing against these top sides. But we're the gutsiest.
 
Hey Smeltz was great last night.
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Pavlov to score a hattie then

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
What happens if we win by 2?

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
4th, perth have scored more goals than us even though goal diff would be the same
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
We need to score 1st and early in today's game that will give the guys confidence...

1-0 after 7 minutes (Sanchez)

Masters Grade aint no run in the park on a Saturday...

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Today
High 18�C
Overnight 9�C

Fine. Gusty northwesterlies.


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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Just Nix wrote:
We need to score 1st and early in today's game that will give the guys confidence...

1-0 after 7 minutes (Sanchez)
How important are those turned down obvious penalties and incorrect offside calls hurting us. 

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Do we have to win by 8 to go third?

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
newzealandpower wrote:
What happens if we win by 2?


If the score was 8-6 we would go through.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Blew.2 wrote:


Do we have to win by 8 to go third?


3 is enough
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
8-6, we're gonna win 8-6!

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
patrick478 wrote:
8-6, we're gonna win 8-6!


this would be a highly entertaining game well worth the journey.
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
holeinone wrote:
patrick478 wrote:
8-6, we're gonna win 8-6!


this would be a highly entertaining game well worth the journey.


Conceding 6 goals is not a good thing at all...

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

we have scored to total of 7 goals less than perth the goal dif is 2. so i think we need a goal dif of 3 or greater

Blew.22012-03-25 10:17:52

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patrick478 wrote:
holeinone wrote:
patrick478 wrote:
8-6, we're gonna win 8-6!


this would be a highly entertaining game well worth the journey.


Conceding 6 goals is not a good thing at all...


not so bad if you score 8, total entertainment 14 goals in a game would be a lovely sunday rollercoaster ride
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Ha haha 8-6 that would be awesome! - If both sides a willing to play attacking football, then it seems plausible...right?

CCM want to wrap up the league title and we want 3rd place...

The problem with last night result is now CCM want this game more than we do (if you read and believe the press) If we don't want 3rd place sack Ricki!

Masters Grade aint no run in the park on a Saturday...

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