Wellington Phoenix Men

[RESCHEDULED] WPM R29 vs Perth Glory | Sunday 4th May | 5:00pm | RoF / Sky Sports 3

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11 months ago
Should be offside 


11 months ago
We didn't deserve that let off.
11 months ago · edited 11 months ago · History
Ok thankfully we're not 2 down - the way we're playing, I have no faith we could score 3 today - even 2 will be a struggle currently
11 months ago
The worst thing I can say about this side, is like primary school there is actually players here who other team mates are reluctant to pass the ball.

Auckland will rise once more

11 months ago
We gotta protect Ishige too. They start throwing in cheap shots like that we’ve gotta let those players know they’re getting something back. 


11 months ago
Chiefy gonna be blaming the result on the rugby yesterday. It undermined his grand plan.
11 months ago
That Sail chap is large. 

Not Nagasawa’s best game, but he’s been active in the last few minutes.


11 months ago
Stop throwing the bloody thing backwards!
11 months ago
Nah just needs more time to get his team to gel
Nommag
Chiefy gonna be blaming the result on the rugby yesterday. It undermined his grand plan.


11 months ago
This is dogsh!t.


11 months ago
It's pretty depressing, let's be honest. 
11 months ago
We don't even have the excuse that our players don't care because of table position, Perth look well up for it despite everything
11 months ago
W is for Woeful
11 months ago
I've seen enough. 
Walker 🔛 LBS
Conchie 🔛 LKH
GSR 🔛 Ishige

Don't get the point of playing LKH in the role he is, when there is an actual midfielder sitting right there in Conchie.

The other two changes are purely because what the fudge do we have to lose? GSR on for Ishige, with some pace and trickery to the fore, and Walker for LBS, who has tried hard but is just not getting much change out on the right.
11 months ago
It's extraordinary how poor we are in the first half of each and every game. 
11 months ago
I wanna see Ishige deeper and on the ball every move. Then he can make a run from deep or move the ball around, make the crucial pass.

We’re missing Payne, but there’s no pace on the ball and every move is ponderous and telegraphed.

The ball can’t go too far ahead of Nagasawa. To feet for preference. 

This Perth defense is good. 

We need another plan other than Kosta. A larger 9. 

Brooke-Smith has tried, but is getting shut down. 


11 months ago
xG of .16, yikes.

Bring back Siggy (just saw him on TV). Absolute legend.
11 months ago
David Ball good in the halftime commentary
11 months ago
hepatitis
David Ball good in the halftime commentary

iffy's been great too

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11 months ago
YoungHeartHM
I've seen enough. 
Walker 🔛 LBS
Conchie 🔛 LKH
GSR 🔛 Ishige

Don't get the point of playing LKH in the role he is, when there is an actual midfielder sitting right there in Conchie.

The other two changes are purely because what the fudge do we have to lose? GSR on for Ishige, with some pace and trickery to the fore, and Walker for LBS, who has tried hard but is just not getting much change out on the right.

Is Conchie better? Why is KH being played ahead of him? Defense? 

Can’t see the point in subbing Ishige. He’s been one of our successful creative outlets this season. As I keep saying I think he needs to sit a bit deeper, nearer Rufer. But maybe that can’t be with a back 4. 

Maybe GSR for LBS? Is that better? We’ve had GSR on a few benches and not seen him. Why the last game of the season? Maybe switch Luke to the left? 

The paucity of suggestions is our issue- not enough good players and we’re losing at least two of our better ones in the off season.


11 months ago
i reckon we're playing better than we have been. the key being a greater intent to keep the ball and build attackes.

we're not doing particularly well with the ball however. and it's very clear that we cannot defend. perth are easily getting their midfielders beyond ours and running at our three defenders (one is generally caught forward).

plus, i dont think perth are too concerned about having the ball, which may be distorting things

im not saying we're any good. but there are some decent signs.

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11 months ago
nagasawa's got to be questioning his life choices right now

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11 months ago
We have rolled out our strongest XI possible (minus Payne) against the wooden spooners at home in a nothing game... 0 shots on target & losing. This is utterly uninspiring. Genuinely enjoyed the Kalezic era more than this. 
11 months ago
reg22
hepatitis
David Ball good in the halftime commentary

iffy's been great too
I always enjoy when we get Ifill on Co-Comms
11 months ago · edited 11 months ago · History
And more tinkering. 

We should sign Danny Hay to play as CF. Just as good a plan as this.

Edit: in fact a much better plan. 


11 months ago
Hoe many shots on target tonight?
11 months ago
"Not quite on the same wavelength"
11 months ago
Is he really considering Piper as our 9 next season? Is that why he’s doing this?


11 months ago
Piper up top with Kosta in this half?
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
11 months ago
I think they will click very soon I’ll see the gel is coming.
11 months ago · edited 11 months ago · History
we set up for a high press. and no one moves. we have 5 static players sitting high near their players. no actual presss. it's bizarre.

and then they play their way through us and eventually hand it over. no one actively defends.

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11 months ago
Why not everyones cup of tea, Im liking what LKH is doing in the middle tonight. 
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
11 months ago
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
Hoe many shots on target tonight?

Zero, 0, nilch, nada
11 months ago
Almost amazing by piper. Pounds has been a bit off tonight, hope he can pick it up a bit
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
11 months ago
Two great one touch passes there, but unfortunately no Payne to add the next step.


11 months ago
Chiefy will tell us all after the match that Perth didn't create any significant chances 
11 months ago
martinb
Is he really considering Piper as our 9 next season? Is that why he’s doing this?

Basically admitting we lack a big physical presence up top. Out of the box, but I like it.
 
Another piece of the puzzle to fix in the off season though. Nearly created something out of nothing for LBS too, who needed to hit first time.
11 months ago
It's crazy how good we make the worst teams look. What are we even trying to do here.
11 months ago
YoungHeartHM
martinb
Is he really considering Piper as our 9 next season? Is that why he’s doing this?

Basically admitting we lack a big physical presence up top. Out of the box, but I like it.
 
Another piece of the puzzle to fix in the off season though. Nearly created something out of nothing for LBS too, who needed to hit first time.

Remember when he said we didn't need a replacement for Zawada? Aged well.