First ever A-League game to be played in Ballarat and Western United are giving away free tickets https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/507837
The Melbourne Nix Supporters have sold out a bus, so gonna be a decent away support at least.
Long range forcast is for 30+ degrees on Sat in Ballarat. That could be a factor in team tactics on the day.
First ever A-League game to be played in Ballarat and Western United are giving away free tickets https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/507837
The Melbourne Nix Supporters have sold out a bus, so gonna be a decent away support at least.
The Melbourne Nix fans are a great passionate bunch. They're bound to be heard.
I think the best we can possibly hope for is a narrow lose or a lucky draw. WU are a class above us.
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I think the best we can possibly hope for is a narrow lose or a lucky draw. WU are a class above us.
They're very average, Diamanti carries their team. Most of their wins have been very lucky
WU still insist on playing a team with lots of players well into their 30's. At some point, that will start to work against them.
The heatwave will surely exacerbate the heaviness in some of their legs. Here's hoping one or two of their players need a rest for the weekend...
I think the best we can possibly hope for is a narrow lose or a lucky draw. WU are a class above us.
They are super defensive but we will crack them. It is time for their biggest defeat in their history and I hope to see Rudas throwing a tantrum.
They are super defensive but we will crack them. It is time for their biggest defeat in their history and I hope to see Rudas throwing a tantrum.
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
It's going to be really hot on Saturday - forecast for 35 degrees. This will probably play into our favour considering WU's aging legs.
a.haak
It's going to be really hot on Saturday - forecast for 35 degrees. This will probably play into our favour considering WU's aging legs.
I think the team living in Melbourne is more likely to be used to the heat, so despite their team being a bit older I disagree and think it gives them the advantage.
It's going to be really hot on Saturday - forecast for 35 degrees. This will probably play into our favour considering WU's aging legs.
I think the team living in Melbourne is more likely to be used to the heat, so despite their team being a bit older I disagree and think it gives them the advantage.
Not really; as someone who lives in Melbourne, you never really get used to the odd 35+ day. It's not like Brisbane where it's hot all the time.
With older legs, they're going to get tired quicker.
a.haak
It's going to be really hot on Saturday - forecast for 35 degrees. This will probably play into our favour considering WU's aging legs.
I think the team living in Melbourne is more likely to be used to the heat, so despite their team being a bit older I disagree and think it gives them the advantage.
Not really; as someone who lives in Melbourne, you never really get used to the odd 35+ day. It's not like Brisbane where it's hot all the time.
With older legs, they're going to get tired quicker.
The age factor of Western United has been overrated all season, it should be disregarded until we see any evidence of it being a factor.
Even if it's not hot in Melbourne all the time they are going to be more used to playing professional football in it then us.
Regardless of that, if we keep playing to the high level we generally have been, we should be good for at least a draw.
I think the older guys have the advantage with the temps being warm as they can avoid common arthritis issues.
Probably why Dura moved over tbh ?
I think we should win, but Rudan is a cod and has the knack of grinding out results. I'd love us to give them an absolute pumping, but they'll have home heat advantage and the old legs don't appear to have played a part so far. As someone else said, we keep diamanti quiet, we'll be on course for a decent result. Berisha will do what Berisha does. Likely score as out defence likes to concede simple goals.
I think the best we can possibly hope for is a narrow lose or a lucky draw. WU are a class above us.
I think the best we can possibly hope for is a narrow lose or a lucky draw. WU are a class above us.
You seem to love taking the piss
With the conditions being what they are, this may not be the game to have Hooper there but perhaps McCowatt and Waine on the park? I agree with others that Berisha and McDonald should not be underestimated despite their age; on the other hand Dura might find it harder against the young agile Kiwis. This could end in a 1:1 draw.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Nix friendly pubs in Napier? Keen to watch with some sound tomorrow night.
Why the name Bitumens?
Why the name Bitumens?
Surprised to see Kone and Durante picked in the WU squad after there injuries last week.
More WU speculation from SST.
As we alluded to a couple of weeks ago, there will be a departure in the playing and coaching ranks at @wufcofficial after this weekend’s game. Stay tuned.
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1210338171696730112
Nix friendly pubs in Napier? Keen to watch with some sound tomorrow night.
More WU speculation from SST.
As we alluded to a couple of weeks ago, there will be a departure in the playing and coaching ranks at @wufcofficial after this weekend’s game. Stay tuned.
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1210338171696730112
Rudan's out, he shagged the CEO's missus
Hello fever friends
WSW fan in Wellington for Christmas visiting the wife's family. Some of you may know who I am just from that clue.
Are there any pubs up along the Kapiti Coast known for showing A-League matches? Either in Porirua or Paraparaumu ideally.
WSW play Adelaide at 9:30pm tonight, so being a Friday, most pubs will be open.
Let me know, please :)
More WU speculation from SST.
As we alluded to a couple of weeks ago, there will be a departure in the playing and coaching ranks at @wufcofficial after this weekend’s game. Stay tuned.
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1210338171696730112
Rudan's out, he shagged the CEO's missus
Berisha moving?
More WU speculation from SST.
As we alluded to a couple of weeks ago, there will be a departure in the playing and coaching ranks at @wufcofficial after this weekend’s game. Stay tuned.
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1210338171696730112
Rudan's out, he shagged the CEO's missus
Berisha moving?
Most likely its Pasquali.
I hope the Nix players aren't off watching the cricketers toiling away
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Surprised to see Kone and Durante picked in the WU squad after there injuries last week.
Mark Rudan confirmed Scott McDonald will make his return to the match-day squad for Saturday's game against Wellington Phoenix.
McDonald, one of United's standout performers across the early part of the season, has not featured for United in three games due to injury. Star Greek international midfielder Panagiotis Kone will have to wait until the morning of the game to know if he's playing after coming off injured in last week's draw with Western Sydney Wanderers, but his involvement looks unlikely.
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