Phoenix vs Clogs - Match Fred

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

---------------------Moss----------------------

Siggy--------Durante-----McKain-----Muscat

--------------------Johnson---------------------

--------------------Ferrante--------------------

Bertos------------------------------------Daniel

---------------------Gao-------------------------

-------------------Smeltz--------------------------

Big fan of Dodd as a stopper but doesnt have the same providing skills as Johnson from what ive seen........Like to see Gao off for Hearfield with 25mins to go to see how he and Smeltzy work together...

If lochy returns, then obviously he goes into left back and give Manny a chance at right back.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

mayze88 wrote:

i would start heafield in CM (like against SYD) or behind smeltz...looks very good in attack and has composure and a good finsih

same - give him some shots at goal

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Horus wrote:

How many times, Brown is crap, provides no X Fctor, no creativity and to be honest, isnt good enough for the A-League, he shows no flair, just runs around all day and does nothing, why do people rate this guy???

what game is that based on? He's played bugger all. Only game I can remember is Perth away where he set up Daniel for the goal. I dont think he is in the picture at the moment anyway

Founder

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

not forgetting messing with old man muscat's head so much that the hatchet man got sent off and promptly kicked sh*t out of the Samsung's sign

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

good ole' Timmy B

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Feverish wrote:

Horus wrote:

what game is that based on? He's played bugger all. Only game I can remember is Perth away where he set up Daniel for the goal. I dont think he is in the picture at the moment anyway

Tim is fit and in consideration, along with just about every other player except Lia.

After reading this it seems all is healthy. The team has some good players to pick from and some good ones may be left on the bench (Kwasnik), maybe left out altogether (Coveny). When Durante comes back and Dodd moves forward, which I believe is a certainty, then it means Johnson may get knocked back to the bench. Ferrante has to start, it's just whether Daniel starts or comes on as an impact player again.

Anyone know if Muscat can play on the right? If he can and presuming Lochead is back, they could both play. If he can't play on the right then stick Hearfield there.

I like Johnson, just can't drop anyone. Bertos needs to have a good game as Hearfield might be pushing for his place.

For me

Moss

Muscat/Hearfield Durante McKain Lochead

The wall of Dodddddddddddddddddd

Bertos Ferrante Gao Daniel

Smeltz

Bench

Kwasnik

Brown

Johnson

Paston

I'll probably change my mind on a couple before next week, it's that close for some spots

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Royal wrote:

Feverish wrote:

Horus wrote:

what game is that based on? He's played bugger all. Only game I can remember is Perth away where he set up Daniel for the goal. I dont think he is in the picture at the moment anyway

Tim is fit and in consideration, along with just about every other player except Lia.

Anyone know if Muscat can play on the right? If he can and presuming Lochead is back, they could both play. If he can't play on the right then stick Hearfield there.

I like Johnson, just can't drop anyone. Bertos needs to have a good game as Hearfield might be pushing for his place.

Mulligan?

E + R + O

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yeah, we've got Mulligan too! awesome...still think Hearfield's wasted at the back...

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yea, he is definatly more useful further up the field

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im sorry but im just not convinced with dodd playing in the midfield behind the likes of daniel, gao, hearfield, bertos etc, i see him as an excellent central defender and i see ferrante, johnson and Brown as better DM options but hey, i could be wrong.

i once again raise the point that the bench sizes in the a league are just to small, how are we meant to develop younger, up and coming stars if thay are kept of even making the bench by possible game breakers - apart from the youth league they pretty much just have to hope for an injury.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Royal wrote:

Feverish wrote:

Horus wrote:

what game is that based on? He's played bugger all. Only game I can remember is Perth away where he set up Daniel for the goal. I dont think he is in the picture at the moment anyway

Tim is fit and in consideration, along with just about every other player except Lia.

Anyone know if Muscat can play on the right? If he can and presuming Lochead is back, they could both play. If he can't play on the right then stick Hearfield there.

I like Johnson, just can't drop anyone. Bertos needs to have a good game as Hearfield might be pushing for his place.

For me

Moss

Muscat/Hearfield Durante McKain Lochead

The wall of Dodddddddddddddddddd

Bertos Ferrante Gao Daniel

Smeltz

Bench

Kwasnik

Brown

Johnson

Paston

I'll probably change my mind on a couple before next week, it's that close for some spots

Brown hasn't played any in the pre-season?

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

muscat can play left and right back

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Man_utd_fan wrote:

Moss

Durante Mckain

Muscat Lochhead

Ferrante Johnson

Bertos Daniel

Gao

Smeltz

SUBS

Paston

Dodd

Hearfield

Kwasnik

I agree with this completely soon as mullys fit slot him into right back,good to see so much competition for places in the squad

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah I'd go for that with one difference, Kwasnik for Daniel.

And Port Vale won - the world seems a better place this morning . .

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

why would you prefer kwasnik over daniel?

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I agree with Man U Fan but i would play Hearfield just behind Smeltz with Gao on the bench.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Seems like Boro have decided no to take up the chance to sign Tony (This is from my flatmate who is his cousin). He should be back in the next day or so if he is not already, so should hopefully be raring to go for the weekend!

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Cycloneloz wrote:

If this is true all good for the nix, BUT I hope it hasn't dented his confidence too much.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I sense a chant to let him know we all think he's good enough for the Premiership.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Maybe he rejected them ?

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Greek-Boi wrote:

Maybe he rejected them ?

dont be silly

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Heard that R.Nelsen has texted Tony the team he'd like to see line up on Sunday at the ROF, seeing as he's buggered off then his team mates must be able to also I presume... (Yeah.Right):


                      Moss
Sigmund Christie Mulligan   Lochhead
                     Brown
Bertos          Coveny         Barbarouses
              Draper
                            Smeltz

Subs:   Paston
            TBA*


*four to be added pending acceptance of contracts post Olympics
(Herbert & O'Sullivan on standby).

E + R + O

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nickel wrote:

I sense a chant to let him know we all think he's good enough for the Premiership.

what the f**k do
what the f**k do
what the f**k do boro know?

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Good chant - although it could be argued that it is not soley Lochhead specific...

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I wonder how Dodd would go if partnered with Richard Johnson as twin DMs? In a 4-2-3-1 formation?? Gao/Daniel on left, Bertos on right, Kwasnick/Ferante behind Smeltz??

One thing is for sure, with a much improved squad this year and players whom can play in several positions, it makes the possible permutations so many more for Ricki. And it'll keep our opposition coaches guessing!!

Lonegunmen2008-08-11 19:57:08

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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I wonder how Dodd would go if partnered with Richard Johnson as twin DMs? In a 4-2-3-1 formation?? Gao/Daniel on left, Bertos on right, Kwasnick/Ferante behind Smeltz??

One thing is for sure, with a much improved squad this year and players whom can play in several positions such as Try, it makes the possible permutations so many more for Ricki. And it'll keep our opposition coaches guessing!!

Who?

E + R + O

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bit of a worry on the periphary of this game is that if Saturday goes like it could do at the Olympics in terms of Rowing and Valerie and then the All Blacks win in Africa overnight the Nix game may well get absolutely buried.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

what about

------------------Moss---------------------

-----Durante----Mckain------Dodd------

-----------------Johnson------------------

--------Hearfield--Farantae--Daniel-----

--------------------Gao-------------------

------------Smeltz---------Kwasnik---------

Would never happen even though we wouldnt have to worry about selecting fullbacks :P

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

no back 3

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Mossman

Fanny Muscoot - McKain

   - Dooragtay   - Lochness monster

                                               Johnburger/ Doddles

                              Mentos - Frrrantic - Danielson

                                                            Kungfu Panda Gao
                                        Schmeltz

Cosimo2008-08-11 20:32:15

I like tautologies because I like them.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

                                                      Mossimo

            Mulled Again -    McCaned    -    New Manta Ray   -   Bony Hothead

                                              'Big' Dickie Johnson - Frrantic

                              Mentos - Kungfu Panda Gao - Danielson

                                                        Schmeltz

Bench:
Pastie
Heart-felt
Qoznuk
"Snarling" Dodd / Segment

Bevan2008-08-12 07:13:33

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I wonder how Dodd would go if partnered with Richard Johnson as twin DMs? In a 4-2-3-1 formation?? Gao/Daniel on left, Bertos on right, Kwasnick/Ferante behind Smeltz??

I think in a 4-2-3-1 you really need someone who can distribute in the 2 or it can be a bit dire and defensive. Like Milan have always done with Pirlo and Gattuso, the destroyer and the creator, or United with Hargreaves and Carrick, or Liverpool with Mascherano and Alonso. Thats why I like seeing Ferrante in there, keeps things ticking

Normo's coming home

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Indeed! Moving Ferrante into a more deep lying role was a fantastic move on Ricki's part. If you remember he started last season as either a right midfielder or as an advanced CM playmaker. His lack of ability in front of goal got curely exposed and he got less time on the ball (due to being closer to opposition defenders and defensive midfielders). By moving him into a more deep lying position Ferrante can put his engine to good use, hustling the opposition off the ball and once he does recieve it he generally has more time to play those long, raking passes that get our attacks down the wing going.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

AHHHH CANT WAIT TILL THE GAME!!!!

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

james dean wrote:

[I think in a 4-2-3-1 you really need someone who can distribute in the 2 or it can be a bit dire and defensive. Like Milan have always done with Pirlo and Gattuso, the destroyer and the creator, or United with Hargreaves and Carrick, or Liverpool with Mascherano and Alonso. Thats why I like seeing Ferrante in there, keeps things ticking

very good point, although we do have three incredibly creative dudes infront of him

You know we belong together...

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

sooo, any predictions for the score/scorers???

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2 -1 Phoenix

Smeltz with a diving header 1st half 22nd minute
unlucky own goal 53nd minute
Ferrante 30 yard Gerrard like stunner 78th minute

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

pity Panda's out with a gammy hammy
Cosimo2008-08-14 21:19:27

I like tautologies because I like them.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2 -1 Nix.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2-0

Daniel, Kwasi,

Painaldo sent off for habitual diving

yep cosimo, shame if we don't get to see Panda, mate

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