R7 vs Perth Glory | Friday 21st Nov | 11:45pm | SS2

I think Ernie should be able to outfox Lowe. 

Lowe has said that they don't analyse other teams, or do any specific preparation for them.

Siggy, Caira...theyre basically the same

You surely don't believe that?

I'm also interested why you think Ernie should be able to outfox Lowe.

Well he shows how much he knows of the Nix by saying that Reece Caira, who obviously only played a bit part in our defence last season, and has been released, is in a central pairing with Dura.

Why would he say something as moronic as the above, knowing that people already think of him as being to unqualified and inexperienced for the job?

He could be extremely cunning, who knows, but the consensus seems to be that Perth have a very basic game plan, which at A-League level is doing well for them.

Ernie has shown that he is happy to tinker and sets teams up for the opposition which is why I think we have a good opportunity.

Well I guess you can think what ever you want to.

Lowe has far better playing experience than Ernie, which does not always count, but I know the area of the UK he is from and they are pretty canny. Also Ernie's win % for us is 31, not that great, but Lows is 46%.

I guess we will find out on the weekend. However it will also come down to which team has the better players.

Best qualification for a coaching job I've never seen on a resume.

They got to the top of the table somehow ...

'Ernie Merrick was born in Edinburgh to a circus family' - Wiki. QUALIFICATION!

Come to think of it, that is the best qualification to coach a football club. Dealing with dangerous man-eating beasts, jumping through flaming hoops, managing the clowns, sweeping out the dung - all of that is just part of the job.

By beating us, Brisbane (in the last minute), CCM, Newcastle and WSW - they have had a relatively easy run. (all at home except v us and CCM, who are piss poor)

They will drop down the table when they start losing to Victory, Sydney ; already lost to Adelaide.

Think we're on about the same level as them, should be a good game.

Agree Valeo although Perth is not a happy hunting ground for us. Played 11, won 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Phoenix_FC_records_and_statistics

Yeah, Away to Perth, Away to Adelaide and Away to Victory are the games most likely to turn to crap.

And let's not forget: "walking a tightrope every weekend"

I hope the AWs flying down from Thailand will be sufficiently motivated to make a difference in Perth.

+ roar. Never won there.

I did not think JBS was that bad last week. Considering its a long time between drinks, I thought he made a decent fist of it. 

I guess McGlinchey and you argue around Brockie/Krishna etc. I think that we may see the return of Brockie for Lia since we are not getting as high up that flank. Its more a reflection of tactics than what Lia has done because he has performed since he has been back. He does play that role (like he did last year in a widish right) with some solidity.

I think if I were Kenny, I'd pack my bags now. For a Costa Rican international, Krishna looks more effective than him.

Whens Doyle back from injury?

Fenton is still a few weeks away as well?

Doyle is much closer to a return (maybe another week if not this week?) than Fenton (several weeks at least).

Are you chaps gathering at YF lounge/Four Kings for this one?

Im pretty sure we have terrable records away to everyone, 

Wikipedia has a table. Newcastle and Central Coast are the only places we have won 4 or more times.

Have a look at all Perth's fixtures, they've all been really easy except when they beat us 2 1 and when they lost 2 nil to Adelaide, They're an ok side, but not near top 3.

Thats because its easier to score in Newcastle and Gosford!

I'd agree and say Perth haven't really outclassed anyone.

I can see them finishing 4th.

However our games with them are traditionally scrappy, and with our current form/tactics, a draw would be pretty good.

Personally I can see us stealing all 3 points this week from Perth.

Jeremy Brockie is set to partner Roy Krishna for the @WgtnPhoenixFC tomorrow, with Nathan Burns playing No 10. Left back Tom Doyle fit again

— Sam Worthington (@samworthingtown) November 20, 2014

So you'd guess that means one of Lia or Rodriguez misses out to accomodate Gorrin, and no McGlinchey?

Rumour WeeMac is heading home for birth of his child.

Two Alex Rodriguez. Only two Alex Rodriguez.

Well spotted, I think I meant Bonavacia...

Less dedication than SBW

I'm sure we could convince SBW to make the switch national Marquee wages and a world cup chance coming LOL

cat=====================>>>> pigeons!

still think this formation sound like one where we will finish higher up the table. Seems like we were chasing a clean sheet and we got one, but missed two.

I have to be honest in that I'm not sure Ernie has got the best out of this group of midfielders and attackers yet. 

I think Rod is going to miss out as Ernie referred to Riera and Lia as his defensive mids.

To quote Basil Fawlty, "and now, from the Department of Stating the Bleeding Obvious, ..."