AUFC, I watched tonight's game and could not help but fell angry, elated, fustrated, proud, sad, happy and a whole gamut of other emotions. The team I saw tonight were world beaters, they deserved so much more than they got. I expect the forums to be full with the mindless and childish viterol of those who claim to be fans of this great game for the next 48 hours and so will not be here to witness it. With regard to the game, MV and AUFC played despite of the referring, Breeze showed once again why he should never, ever be allowed to be in charge of a game between AUFC & MV. I do not support either red card, the yellow cards for absolute rubbish, the soft frees against both teams and the infringements unsighted.

But tonight belongs to AUFC, the boys played as the team that we supporters know they are. Fluid attacking football, resolute defence - we showed everything that we are. The boys played their absolute hearts out and I for one could not be prouder of them. At no point did I watch this game and actually think, AUFC cannot win this. Even when down to 10 men, even when we conceeded the goal. I could see the boys lift, they were absolute lions! Dodgy was a true leader, Salley was a wall, our backline shut them out and covered for each other dulling attack after attack. Our midfield never disapeared! Finally they played the whole game!

AUFC & MV gave us a grand final to be proud of, even though Breeze did his best to spoil it. I honestly do not care that we didn't win, I am just full to bursting with pride at the way we went about the task.

UNITED! UNITED! UNITED!

I think I breathed in too much second-hand marijuana smoke last night at the Fringe...

Anyways, tonight's the night! Time to show the Vics what they're messing with! The Reds better win, coz I want lots of money from betting on their win! :p

Happy. Scared. Expectant. Hopeful. Loyal. Excited. Ready.

Apparently there is still room on the bus heading over to Melbourne tonight!

Thanks guys, I'll take it. I trust you own the paper? No? Bugger!

Wouldn't it be a good job though, apart from dealing with the politics? I'll be looking for a new job soon probably. Maybe I should drop Val a line? :lol:

I have always been a huge fan of Richie's. Loved him as a player and he always seem straight up. Never one to hide. He's just one more reason a win on Saturday would be very sweet.

Richie is good but would prefer someone who is not a part of AUFC. Lets hope we can get someone who is dedicated to football and looking to provide an unbiased view. More facts, less opinion - ask the hard questions, but don't be spiteful.

I know that - I want whoever it is to be the opposite of Val thats what I meant

I meant not as Vals evil protégé - I meant in place of.

8-[

lets hope not - we want quality journalism instead of rubbish fuled by vindictive spite

Maybe Daniel is the new Val? Lets hope.

DANIEL BRETTIG

February 26, 2009 04:15pm

ADELAIDE United promises there will be no repeat of the infamous sulking that soured their last A-League grand final when they play Melbourne on Saturday.

In 2007, the shame of a 6-0 loss to the Victory was heightened by the postgame bleating that saw captain Ross Aloisi describe the refereeing as a "disgrace" while veteran striker Carl Veart said "three blind mice" could have done a better job officiating.

Then coach John Kosmina, who was to pay for the loss with his job, observed that "the dark forces of the universe had etched that result in concrete before the first whistle had gone".

Combined with Adelaide's 4-0 defeat in Melbourne a fortnight ago to surrender the major semi-final 6-0 on aggregate, United have much bad history to erase through the manner of their attitude and performance.

Mindful of this, coach Aurelio Vidmar plans to address his players on the subject of respecting the occasion.

"We're going to have a chat about all those things tomorrow. I guarantee you there'll be no repeats of 2007," Vidmar said today.

United flew into Melbourne today to prepare for the big day, satisfied his charges were ready to give their best in the final - something the team failed dismally to do both two years and two weeks ago.

"I was a little concerned with that (hype)," Vidmar said. "Two years ago it was really hectic that week, there were a lot of things on, everyone was running around like mad people and trying to get things organised - this week has been really relaxed, not much fanfare.

"Whether that's because we're going into the game as massive underdogs I don't know, but certainly everyone is relaxed, and very happy with how we've led into this week."

There will be few changes to the line-up that scraped past Queensland 1-0 in the preliminary final, with the return of Brazilian winger Cassio the only real selection poser for Vidmar.

Fullback Scott Jamieson soldiered through training this morning - Adelaide's second closed session of the week - and will probably play with the help of an injection, meaning Cassio has to displace one of five midfielders if he is to start.

Vidmar said it was crucial to keep the team's focus on what can be done tactically, and gave short shrift to suggestions there would be any more attempts to rough up the likes of Carlos Hernandez after similar actions were met with stern refereeing in the major semi.

"We're not going to target anyone," Vidmar said.

"All we've got to worry about is doing our job, and doing it very, very well.

"They've beaten us five times so they've got something right, but all the games before the major semi-final were all pretty close.

"Now it's 90 minutes, a one-off game, a grand final and anything can happen - we can't do any worse than last time we were over there."

Have you noticed that Val seems to have been frozen out by basically the entire AUFC club?

if i was scared before I am petrified now :shock:

Ive read all the articals out of Melb, whiest I dont think we can rely on them being over cocky but god it will be our greatest win if we can snare this one

Ive never found my team boing so why everyone else thinks so Ive got no idea - was the ACL boring, was Wellly game boring? I dont think so! Play to our strenths not theirs!

everyone is so unsed to the EPL that anthing that isnt is boring