I don't know where all this talk of how great our squad is has come from. It's not a great squad.
Merrick said it.
As someone else said though, that's the role of a good coach- to give the players the self belief to try things, to not be intimidated, and to believe they will win from anywhere, even when they are behind. In our great season, even when we were down I always expected us to come back...Should he have told them they were average?
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It's about now that the Board comes out and says they back the coaches.....
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
I don't know where all this talk of how great our squad is has come from. It's not a great squad.
Merrick said it.
As someone else said though, that's the role of a good coach- to give the players the self belief to try things, to not be intimidated, and to believe they will win from anywhere, even when they are behind. In our great season, even when we were down I always expected us to come back...Should he have told them they were average?
What was the crowd figure for last night. I missed it up on the big screen.
I think what gets me is the total lack of apparent professionalism, the things you would expect full time players to work on. Our corners and free kicks look like a Sunday pub side to me. There is no apparent plan or any innovation, or anything that may surprise a defence. In general play they appears to be no plan b, or any extra urgency shown when we are behind. As for penalties, well we are going into games with no-one who can take penalties or who appears to have practiced the necessary skills. finkler and smeltz can take penalties. Barbarouses and Krishna can't. As for free kicks in their half where we regularly roll the ball backwards to our back four, all I can say is that is pathetic.
I would say penalty taking is not a bigger problem compared to the other problems we have. Even messi and ronaldo miss penalties.
I would say penalty taking is not a bigger problem compared to the other problems we have. Even messi and ronaldo miss penalties.
As for penalties, well we are going into games with no-one who can take penalties or who appears to have practiced the necessary skills. finkler and smeltz can take penalties. Barbarouses and Krishna can't.
No one's mentioned Roly - he has taken and scored pens
As for penalties, well we are going into games with no-one who can take penalties or who appears to have practiced the necessary skills. finkler and smeltz can take penalties. Barbarouses and Krishna can't.
No one's mentioned Roly - he has taken and scored pens
As for penalties, well we are going into games with no-one who can take penalties or who appears to have practiced the necessary skills. finkler and smeltz can take penalties. Barbarouses and Krishna can't.
No one's mentioned Roly - he has taken and scored pens
I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
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so so disappointed bt the performance of the nix in this game. Midfield was pathetic and melbourne went through like a knife through butter.
defence - oh dear
Some of the passing was ok but for some reason it was hit either too hard or the passee did not have the basic skills to control it
Time for Kosta to have some bench time. I know he scored a goal but doesnt pass when he should, crosses are less than average and corners and free kicks are almost of a joke quality....and penalties
far and away one of the poorer performances the nix have served up and a restructure, change of tactic is in order tout suite!
Incidentally whilst i realise the melbourne backslapping, man love that occurred when goals are scored, half time and even fulltime i just found a bit creepy
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I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/can-h...
I agree. We love single out players or the coaches as targets, the team is not working, something is wrong within it. They all can play much better football in theoory. I thought not bringing a in a new coach was a big mistake, an outsider, even short term, someone who can reset the team. Des and Greenie must have a good plan on paper, but the club needed more of motivator, mentor to build them the up as a team.
I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/can-h...
I agree. We love single out players or the coaches as targets, the team is not working, something is wrong within it. They all can play much better football in theoory. I thought not bringing a in a new coach was a big mistake, an outsider, even short term, someone who can reset the team. Des and Greenie must have a good plan on paper, but the club needed more of motivator, mentor to build them the up as a team.
I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/can-h...
I agree. We love single out players or the coaches as targets, the team is not working, something is wrong within it. They all can play much better football in theoory. I thought not bringing a in a new coach was a big mistake, an outsider, even short term, someone who can reset the team. Des and Greenie must have a good plan on paper, but the club needed more of motivator, mentor to build them the up as a team.
#bringbackrickie Kick some arse RH
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That doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
That doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
That doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
Another straight red.
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
A fan is a fan.
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
Manny was leading with a raised elbow.
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
I actually saw the incident, but would be interested in how you interperate that pic.
The Doyle incident, i can see as being a protective reaction, but still at least a bookable offence nowadays.
Manny has always been a thug, It was curtailed a little in the Ernie era, but maybe he is now playing with cods week in week out, the thug in him is re-emerging
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
I actually saw the incident, but would be interested in how you interperate that pic.
The Doyle incident, i can see as being a protective reaction, but still at least a bookable offence nowadays.
Manny has always been a thug, It was curtailed a little in the Ernie era, but maybe he is now playing with cods week in week out, the thug in him is re-emerging
I reckon that City players are instructed to push the limits and are able to rely on their excellent squad depth when suspensions occur. The penalty for lots of yellows is not as big for them as it is for other clubs.
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
I actually saw the incident, but would be interested in how you interperate that pic.
The Doyle incident, i can see as being a protective reaction, but still at least a bookable offence nowadays.
Manny has always been a thug, It was curtailed a little in the Ernie era, but maybe he is now playing with cods week in week out, the thug in him is re-emerging
Agreed, Manny was a very able player for us but I was never a fan of his filthy tactics.
hey guys, not being the sharpest tool in the toolbox, an anyone just fill me in on what part of the salary cap loan players come under?
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hat doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
Eh, my view of that and it seems the refs, is that Doyle was barreling into him at a hundred miles with a point to prove to a former legend of the 'Nix and Manny backed off and protected himself and Doyle charged into him.
Still not a good look with the blood...
hat doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
Eh, my view of that and it seems the refs, is that Doyle was barreling into him at a hundred miles with a point to prove to a former legend of the 'Nix and Manny backed off and protected himself and Doyle charged into him.
Still not a good look with the blood...
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hat doesn't look good.
And with the elbow to Doyle... weakening his legacy he had with us
Eh, my view of that and it seems the refs, is that Doyle was barreling into him at a hundred miles with a point to prove to a former legend of the 'Nix and Manny backed off and protected himself and Doyle charged into him.
Still not a good look with the blood...
Right into the chin
Straight red on that last replay.
Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
I actually saw the incident, but would be interested in how you interperate that pic.
The Doyle incident, i can see as being a protective reaction, but still at least a bookable offence nowadays.
Manny has always been a thug, It was curtailed a little in the Ernie era, but maybe he is now playing with cods week in week out, the thug in him is re-emerging
No argument with the bold sentence above. I saw it as two players coming together and not a lot more, maybe yellow for the raised arm but I don't think he was trying to take Doyle out.
As for the pic above, doesn't look particularly good. Fairly damning, although it is only one frame
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
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Turn it up. Doyle Muscat was a coming together.
You can't persecute someone from a single photo frame.
Shameful treatment of an ex player.
I actually saw the incident, but would be interested in how you interperate that pic.
The Doyle incident, i can see as being a protective reaction, but still at least a bookable offence nowadays.
Manny has always been a thug, It was curtailed a little in the Ernie era, but maybe he is now playing with cods week in week out, the thug in him is re-emerging
No argument with the bold sentence above. I saw it as two players coming together and not a lot more, maybe yellow for the raised arm but I don't think he was trying to take Doyle out.
As for the pic above, doesn't look particularly good. Fairly damning, although it is only one frame
Every player should be held accountable for last Saturday. If you were there, you wwould understand because we saw a lot of stuff off the ball, not just on it.
Please, continue (in the appropriate thread)
I noticed on Simon Hamptons story last night a couple of forumites have minor celebrity status - Valeo and Sackofspuds posts were zoomed in on.
In the same story, Rob Morrison wanted to come out and apologise to fans. If you're reading this Rob, it's never too late.
I noticed on Simon Hamptons story last night a couple of forumites have minor celebrity status - Valeo and Sackofspuds posts were zoomed in on.
In the same story, Rob Morrison wanted to come out and apologise to fans. If you're reading this Rob, it's never too late.
I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/can-h...
Agree with the sentiment. Not sure how I would have felt at half time and full time if I saw our guys high fiving for that performance.
Basketball is a bit different cause the players are constantly netting goals thus the score board is always ticking over.
Maybe they need to do a team building day out.
Also Americans are a touchy feely lot, when I was working over there we had a social baseball team and everyone was high fiving all the time, and you see all the time on TV that it's common for guys to slap each other on the arse, etc.
Kiwis are a bit more reserved.
I noticed at halftime that all the Melbourne B players were huddled together high fiving each other and back-slapping and generally looking like a group of guys who got on and wanted to play together while our guys were all over the place not looking at each other and just trudging off. I think that's not only a symptom of our crisis but also part of the cause.with the exception of Dura's angry shouting there's no passion or obvious team pride. Some NBA teams make a deliberate effort to high five or hug more because it's socially bonding and statistically teams which do it more win more.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/can-h...
Agree with the sentiment. Not sure how I would have felt at half time and full time if I saw our guys high fiving for that performance.
Basketball is a bit different cause the players are constantly netting goals thus the score board is always ticking over.
Maybe they need to do a team building day out.
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.