Vs Once Were Pissants

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Tegal wrote:

Actually I base it on watching him live at the stadium. I watch him off the ball as well as on the ball. He is a ghost in midfield,and always out of position.

He hangs about up front far too often. Many times I've seen us concede and he has been further up front than any of our strikers. (this is also true when we have possession too,so no saying "he's not a defensive mid)

If ricki HAS to pick him every week,I'd rather he just chucks him up front with greeny. Then maybe we'll have a midfield.

Does that help?

I have watched most of the Nix games on TV and the rest live,and I agree 100%.

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

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oska wrote:

I (kinda) get Ricki preferring Lia in midfield away from home, but preferring Downey on the bench? Ricki said he likes Downey further forward, the one time he had a real opportunity to do something in the Jets third he quickly found himself cornered by a couple of them and lost the ball.
Smith blatantly > Downey, the only logical answer I can see is with Ward and Pavlovic on the bench Ricki wants him as a wide option.

But don't you think our poor away form is at least partially due to rickis tendency to be over cautious at times when we play away?

Allegedly

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

raynes wrote:

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

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raynes wrote:

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

Completely agree with this.
Manny = versatile for back 2 thirds
Smith = versatile for front 2 thirds

So valuable, if even on bench.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

raynes wrote:

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

The ridiculous decision to use a visa spot for a GK, when we already had Paston, is going to bit us in the arse - unless we can sign an Australasian striker. If we can't then Smith pays the price for that dumb decision.

That's assuming we even sign a striker in January - based on our track record over the last 3 years that's far from a given.

He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ForteanTimes wrote:

I have no idea what's going on, is he going off to trial somewhere? Does he have talks with another team? who knows but I woul'dnt slag of Ricki just yet until he explains, (hopefully), why he's left Smith out.

^this

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Whitby boy wrote:

That's assuming we even sign a striker in January - based on our track record over the last 3 years that's far from a given.

I don't think a striker is a particularly high priority. We only play one striker and have Ifill, Greenie and Pav. I think a wide midfielder is actually more important now depending on how Downey goes there. If Brockie really is on the outer with the jets he could cover both. But I don't actually think we need any particular position desperately. If some high quality player becomes available or someone who is cheap and a good fit in the team then sign them up regardless of where they play.

edit - in fact I would say the most important thing to get first is an assistant coach. I don't like the player coach arrangment and I think it is important to get an additional/alternative view before recruiting more players.

rjmiller2011-12-29 16:23:13

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Feverish wrote:

ForteanTimes wrote:

^this

Could be a long wait..... has he ever anyway ??

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

playwithFire wrote:

raynes wrote:

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

Completely agree with this.
Manny = versatile for back 2 thirds
Smith = versatile for front 2 thirds

So valuable, if even on bench.

He's also not a bad defensive mid either.

Sack Warner. Sign Smith.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hey there, does anyone know a free live stream website for this game? Thanks

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

rjmiller wrote:

Whitby boy wrote:

That's assuming we even sign a striker in January - based on our track record over the last 3 years that's far from a given.

Disagree on the need to sign a striker - Ifill is susceptible to injury, Greeny has scored bugger all this season and Pav is all over the place like a mad woman's ......

We have very solid back four, adequate DM and decent AM - we could really push for a top 2 or 3 spot with a good striker / target to play up front and allow Ifill / Greeny to run of him.

I do agree on the need for a full time assistant coach - Greeny doing the job is a hang over from Terry's financial woes.

He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

Quite frankly, I'm not convinced by the "Tim Brown doesn't do anything" mantra. Sometimes I think the people who say this base this on watching games on TV and counting the number of times commentators say players' names. I think someone was actually amazed to find out how many tackles Brown makes.

That was me. And I am still amazed. Where did that stat come from anyway? Google hasn't found it for me.

I am not a Tim Brown hater - he is clearly a really good bloke - but I do find it hard to believe that on current form he deserves a place in the match-day squad, let alone the starting eleven. It is mostly his positioning that seems shockingly poor to me at the moment. He is too often on the wrong side of the man he is supposed to be marking and is rarely in a good position to receive the ball when we have it. Next time you watch a match, keep an eye on Brown when we are in possession and check how often he makes himself available to receive a pass from the player on the ball.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think we need a striker who can create something out of nothing. Ifill can do that, but greenacre cant.

If we can get someone up top who can receive the ball and turn, or beat a man, then we will be much more of a threat. Greeny just doesnt possess those skills, and although his ability to lay the ball off and hold up the play is good, its not exactly keeping opposition defenders up at night.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smith > Downey.

Smith => midfield
Manny => right back ok?

Downey has been cack. Fast, but shown nothing on the ball.

The whole point of our away form- the team that beat Newcastle was the one tried at the end against Melbourne. The team Ricki wants to revert to is similar to the one that shipped 3 in 20 mins against Melbourne.

Get as many ball players on the park at once, and if some of them can run, bring the ball down and pass it so much the better.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Brown and Ward have their moments of being useless, but have had some great and crucial moments too, providing and putting goals away.

Surely there is no argument that Downey has contributed anything to the season yet?

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

With 3 games in 9 days? is it best to hold some players at home in an away fixture to concetrate on 2 games with the 12 player(YF) available.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

martinb wrote:

must be contributing to something to get a spot ahead of smith

" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

How many words will be eaten if we win at Hindmarsh?

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

very disappointed that Alex Smith wasn't brought to Adelaide. He has been outstanding and - despite the fact that I like Lia - I think we have played great football when he has been at RB.

I think we can only afford one between Lia and Brown on the park. Smith as CM gives us a lot more going forward.

Not happy with Ricky's call.

This being said, I hope we still rip them a new a-hole

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

paullt wrote:

martinb wrote:

Brown and Ward have their moments of being useless, but have had some great and crucial moments too, providing and putting goals away. Surely there is no argument that Downey has contributed anything to the season yet?

must be contributing to something to get a spot ahead of smith

has been cack. We've signed him, and Ricki's hoping to get something out of him I guess. Maybe he'll show something, but has done nothing yet. Has been crap and got injured.

Smith>>>>>>>>Downey for us and in what he offers.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Whitby boy wrote:

raynes wrote:

I hope they resign Smith, he is like a Manny for the front 2/3rds. So versatile and pretty damn good.Worth a spot in my books, and would rather see him retained over a visa keeper :/

That's assuming we even sign a striker in January - based on our track record over the last 3 years that's far from a given.

Is this what is going on? I personally was very surprised to hear Smith wasnt travelling. I think hes done well. Very sad if thats the case

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

How many words will be eaten if we win at Hindmarsh?

I will take it all back if Brown puts in a MOM performance, or atleast is one of our best.

Winning wont justify dropping Smith

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

why has smith been dropped? the lads been one of our best/most consistent players but he gets dropped before some players who have been playing **** (bertos mainly, brown and ward have the occasional good moment but not consistent)

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smith should be offered a 2 year deal. So far he's looked the best central midfielder we've had. composed and gets on with the job. Lia at RB has been a good move. Manny did well at LB. Manny & Smith in midfield could be interesting.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

3 pages on alex smith, he already got a thread...

http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16316

Greenacre ready for Adelaide backlash

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10775790

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

George Kostanza wrote:

3 pages on alex smith, he already got a thread...

Thats because it's not about Alex Smith, It's about the stupidity of the decision to not play him in center midfield.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

If anything, they should have rested Ward for Wednesday and taken Smith on the plane.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ard Righ wrote:

If anything, they should have rested Ward forever and taken Smith on the plane.

Fixed.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Ard Righ wrote:

If anything, they should have rested Brown forever and taken Ward and Smith on the plane.

Fixed.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Found a free live stream for the game tomorrow http://www.vipbox.tv/sports/football.html

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ard Righ wrote:

Hard News wrote:

Ard Righ wrote:

If anything, they should have rested Brown and Ward forever and taken Killen and Smith on the plane.

Fixed.

patrick4782011-12-30 00:05:12

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Ard Righ wrote:

If anything, they should have rested Ward forever and taken Smith on the plane.

Fixed.

Who's Ward?... didn't he go to Greece or something?

E + R + O

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

This must be about the contractual situation - that or Ricki is being too clever by half.

Or he doesn't think we can outfootball the bottom placed team in the league away from home - which might be true. Either way I suspect we'll see an awful lot of awful football in this match

Normo's coming home

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

McKain has been dropped from the starting line up for this one.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Downey's a good player. Don't know if you saw pre-season. Just needs some football.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

that may be true but smith is a good plkayer who has been getting game time and has proven himself to be a worthwhile addition to the team, Downey has yet to make that impression where and when it counts.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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