Don't think this has been posted yet - new signing R. Griffiths scored on debut, good news for you guys, is it likely he'll start in Melbourne?

I'm bloody excited about tonight's game! Still rather hot outside, so hopefully it will cool down before kick off.

Seeing we made a big impact in Asia last year and our league is expanding to a more plausible number of 10, we may attract more Asian talent to our club. We need to get these guys why our reputation in Asia is still hot.

Yeah Im thinking a couple of Asian strikers and hopefully Monterosso (well he is the youth leauge's top goal scorer after all)

We also need a creative midfeilder

Yes they do mate. I've got a feeling that the project to fatten up our anorexic strike force for next season is well under way. I'm thinking it will be a couple of top Asian guys as above with Cristiano goal poaching and Younis playing off the bench.

The first two sound good. :lol:

it doesnt phase me - we have been really good with our imports so far - cant think of one that hasnt worked expect for Romario (and I blame kosi for getting a player that didnt suit our gameplan)

Edited by UnitedGal: 6/2/2009 07:24:36 PM

Hey King Billy and RedsUnited, you're twins!

I don't care who the transfer targets are as long as there's a STRIKER - or two. Which means I really, really care a lot. If we go into next year without a proper strike force I may have to cry.

The higher ups in the Reds really have kept it quiet regarding the transfers into the club for next season. Like I mentioned earlier - now that we have cemented our ties with Chinese Super League champions, Shandong Luneng Taishan, hopefully we'll see some Chinese players coming our way.

I know it will definitely bring in the Chinese-Australian demographics into our game. :D

1. 32 Goals in 144 games doesn't sound that great (obviously harder to score in the j-league than the A-league tho)
2. Sounds good. Have heard he's an attacking midfielder/free kick specialist.
3. Someone who knows someone at the club told me a few weeks ago this guy had signed a 6 week loan deal. Obviously untrue but perhaps it wasn't complete fantaasy. His profile on Drogheda Uniteds website looks reasonably good.
4. Wouldn't have a clue.
5. Depends whether it's Pirlo or someone from Serie Q

Edited by King Billy: 6/2/2009 04:22:02 PM

I havent seen anything yet on this site re the new players we are looking at for next season.

As reported in todays Advertiser, we are talking to the following:

1. Yukata Tahara -Kyoto Sanga J League stiker - 26 YO. 32 goals in 144 matches.

2. Datsakorn Thonglao - Thai national captain - 25 YO. Playing in Vietnamese league. Had a loan spell for Kaiserslautern.

3. Adam Hughes - 26 YO. Played in Uefa champions league with Irelands Drogheda United.

4. Scott Balderson -18 YO. Currenlty playing in England for Stevenage Borough.

5. Players from Italy - Petrillo "our network is getting much bigger"

Wow - some of these guys sound iteresting.

What do you other Red supporters think?

I may not be an Adelaide fun but because my team got knocked out of the title race. I really hope Adelaide go all the way as they deserve to finish the season with something. Btw im keen to see what your new away kit looks like

oooh nasty :lol:

onto better matters - looks like Viddie will turn to Ange and Micky V shall be intersting

can not wait till tommrow \:d/

Edited by UnitedGal: 6/2/2009 03:54:52 PM

I've just heard through a friend that a big black coffin has been made for the game.

It has Muscats number painted on it apparently.

Should be interesting to see it passed around the stadum if security lets it in.

for anyone who is going at Hindmarsh the radio said that the game may be either postponed to Sunday or kick off later Sat night if it still stinking hot

ive got a feeling that viddie used 1 up front to get us to the finals and then go 2 for the finals

RU there was nothing wrong with your line up - it could work.

Having said that, I personally wouldnt like to see Griffiths start - just out of respect to the guys that have got us this far. It would be a bit of a slap in the face if he did.

As much as Viddie plays it safe though he has been known to throw the odd curve ball.

I'll never forget the day he benched Cristiano and started Younis - out of nowhere.

Or the day Alemao started as striker and we are all sitting there going WTF???

I have faith that whatever line up Viddie puts out there - a lot and I mean a lot of thought has gone into it.

It's worth a try. :p We've got Younis on the bench too so he can replace either striker in the 2nd. Innovation folks! Though, Viddie doesn't seem to be one for innovation - rather he'd stick with what's been proven to work...

Oh and I guess starting Griffiths is a long shot...

Edited by RedsUnited: 5/2/2009 07:17:07 PM

and what's more - as if Viddy would be silly enough to play both Ago and Cristiano up front together! give Viddy some credit!!

It'll be 4-2-3-1 boys. You know it. I know it. MV know it.

And we'll win. You know it. I know it. MV know it. :d

you and me both! :d

Will laugh myself into an early grave if the boy comes off the bench to score or set up a late winner. :lol:

Perfect - please, please put out a team like that!

Well, now that we have Griffiths (who is supposedly an attacking midfielder), linked up with Dodd and Pantelis, this should work in our favour. My lineup:

------- Galekovic ---------
Ang ---- Sasa --- Valkanis
---- Barbs ----- Jamo -----
Dodd - Griffiths - Pantelis
-- Agostino -- Cristiano --

Anyone on here seeking redemption for AU's low act?

Like your tips General but here is the squad (thanks pips):

Unfortunately Cornflakes and Cassio are both out.

Squads for this Saturday:

Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory
Saturday, February 7
Local kick off 6.30pm (7pm AEDT)
Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee: Strebre Delovski

Adelaide United Squad: 20.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 3.ALEMAO, 4.Angelo COSTANZO, 5.Michael VALKANIS, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 8. Kristian SARKIES, 9.Paul AGOSTINO, 10.CRISTIANO, 13.Travis DODD (capt.), 14.Scott JAMIESON, 15.Jonas SALLEY, 16. Daniel MULLEN, 18.Fabian BARBIERO, 19. Sasa OGNENOVSKI, 24.Paul REID, 25.Robert YOUNIS, 27. Michael MARRONE, 28. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 30.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk).
*Three to be omitted.

In. ALEMAO (returns from injury), Sasa OGNENOVSKI (returns from suspension), Angelo COSTANZO (promoted), Rostyn GRIFFITHS (short term contract), Daniel MULLEN.
Out. Robert CORNTHWAITE (suspended).
Unavailable. 1.Daniel BELTRAME (gk) (knee season), 6.CASSIO (calf 1 week), 22.DIEGO (quad indefinite), 21.Jason SPAGNUOLO (knee 2 weeks).

Midfield is what lets us down. Whenever we have a flat midfield the entire team falls in a heap (other than defence). We have missed consistancy there the whole year. I want Viddie and Stubbins to concentrate on the midfields link up play with the defence and our forward((s) is to much to ask really) and also to emphasise their role as the first line of defence and offence in the team. Too often our midfield is either doing one or the other and they need to do both.

My head's spinning even thinking about it so I'll leave it to Viddie (in whom we trust).

Honestly, I don't think there's a player who wouldn't be up for this one at home. Next week we'll need the brave ones to front up at the Dome and silence the MV fans. I'd like to see us come out of this week with a couple of goals more than MV - and then go the Melbourne and ATTACK.

I reckon Jamo's right about controlling the midfield. Our defence is strong; despite the constant jibes we CAN score; it's just a matter of making sure the opposition get frustrated.

I'll be in Cairo for game two. A city one hell of a lot bigger than Melbourne and the home of the African champions, a team we beat. I'm sure it's a sign.

I'm really sure......really.....

Tip:

Galekovic
Alemao - Cornflakes - Sasa - Jamo
Reid - Barbiero
Dodd - Sarkies - Pantelis
Agostino

Want:

-----Galekovic------
Mullen - Sasa - Jamo
-------Salley-------
---Reid - Sarkies---
Dodd -------- Cassio
-Alemao - Cristiano-

Need to pressure MV up the park and lock them down in our half.

ok boys - suggested line ups for Saturday night?

Heres mine.

Likely:

Galekovic
Mullen (if fit) - Valkanis - Ogga - Jamo
Reid
Dodd - Barbiero - Sarkies - Pantelis
Cristiano

Wishlist:

Galekovic
Mullen (if fit) - Valkanis - Ogga - Jamo
Reid
Dodd - Barbiero - Pantelis
Alemao - Cristiano




Edited by Big Unit: 5/2/2009 02:34:29 p.m.

No worries mate. Wouldn't want a fellow Reds fan to miss out on seeing our boys fight it out for the Championship.