A-League Round 20


A-League Round 20

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LFC. - 20 Mar 2023 12:05 AM
grazorblade - 19 Mar 2023 9:37 PM

as far as I know he's a full blooded yank at this stage.
28yrs old.

Yep he is.
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Decentric 2 - 21 Mar 2023 11:59 PM
Last week saw CCM for the first time this  season, play Victory.

It was a good standard.

CCM's worst performance of the season.Mind you Victory were not much better-pressed well but ruined many good chances to score with poor passing.Mariners midfield was totally outplayed -could not hold the  ball,poor passing options and very laboured ball movement.

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Last week saw CCM for the first time this  season, play Victory.

It was a good standard.
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banzai - 20 Mar 2023 2:19 PM
Balin Trev - 20 Mar 2023 2:02 PM

City are struggling but will surely still finish top. Home games against Jets and Wellington next 2. They also have that 1-0 lead in their game in hand. 

Yep but at least the last few games and finals could be more even and interesting now. City were unbeatable few months ago
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Balin Trev - 20 Mar 2023 2:02 PM
someguyjc - 20 Mar 2023 1:39 PM

Based on last few rounds, City seem shadow of themselves with Leckie out and JMac carrying niggle. If out of form Bulls can steal a point from City, Wsw can beat City for sure

City are struggling but will surely still finish top. Home games against Jets and Wellington next 2. They also have that 1-0 lead in their game in hand. 
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someguyjc - 20 Mar 2023 1:39 PM
Looking ahead to the final round, it has the potential to be massive.
We have the current top 4 all playing each other in the final round (AU vs CCM) and (MC vs WSW). I reckon MC should have tied up the plate by then, but you never know and it could come down to that final game, especially with the results AU have been achieving.
Then at the other end we have (MV vs BR) and (PG vs WU), either game could be the wooden spoon decider.
Then in the middle we have (Mac vs Nix) and (SFC vs NJ). That SFC game has the potential to be the last for Corica. They are currently in the worst form in the league with only 1 win and 1 draw from the last 5. Missing finals for two season straight would surely be the nail in the coffin for Corica. If it is, I reckon they will sign Talay.

Based on last few rounds, City seem shadow of themselves with Leckie out and JMac carrying niggle. If out of form Bulls can steal a point from City, Wsw can beat City for sure
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Looking ahead to the final round, it has the potential to be massive.
We have the current top 4 all playing each other in the final round (AU vs CCM) and (MC vs WSW). I reckon MC should have tied up the plate by then, but you never know and it could come down to that final game, especially with the results AU have been achieving.
Then at the other end we have (MV vs BR) and (PG vs WU), either game could be the wooden spoon decider.
Then in the middle we have (Mac vs Nix) and (SFC vs NJ). That SFC game has the potential to be the last for Corica. They are currently in the worst form in the league with only 1 win and 1 draw from the last 5. Missing finals for two season straight would surely be the nail in the coffin for Corica. If it is, I reckon they will sign Talay.
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agreed sfc1987, within moments from koff you could sense it was going to be all WSW, Borello leading might I add running down/pressing like a rabbit and it kept going that way.
SFC we're slow or more so WSW wanted it 500% more, the divide wanting the ball was chalk and cheese.
Corica still don't know how this lasts, the players he had under his current tenure enjoyed rubbing his nose in it I'm sure.
SFC so many shots to no where, the stats don't reflect what the rhythem and desire was on the pitch.


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Flytox - 18 Mar 2023 10:13 PM
The two games I watched tonight had lots of good football.  Missing out on a win due to a last second equaliser must be hard for the die hard supporters of Newcastle.  I'm a Wanderers fan but on the run of play it wasn't a 4-0 game but each of their goals were well taken and Sydney couldn't finish their chances.  On another day it could have been a lot closer.

Disagree with this, it was an absolute shellacking and the worst Sydney fc performance since frank farina was in charge.

Wanderers were several classes above us on Saturday night. We looked rattled from the start with the wanderers press and speed that they moved the ball foward. At the half time whistle, many Sydney players were on knees. They couldn't keep up.

Ive felt like this scoreline has been coming our way for a long long time.

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grazorblade - 19 Mar 2023 9:37 PM
Barca4Life - 19 Mar 2023 9:24 PM

Is he eligible for oz?

as far as I know he's a full blooded yank at this stage.
28yrs old.


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Barca4Life - 19 Mar 2023 9:24 PM
Great to see Jason Romero score for the Bulls, he's an proven goal scorer in the NSW NPL.

Is he eligible for oz?
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Great to see Jason Romero score for the Bulls, he's an proven goal scorer in the NSW NPL.
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Tilio and irakunda with rare off games

Wonder if the roos call up has put the pressure on the kids.

will be good for them to have arnold around them
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Bulls hold us out and victory won today 
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Layouni is the best striker in the comp, he has been brilliant since he joined WSW.
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Paul01 - 18 Mar 2023 10:39 PM
johnszasz - 18 Mar 2023 9:10 PM

Who replaces Mooy if he is injured as report here?

Reports on Mooy are muscle soreness. I'd expect Genreau to be called in his place. Dougall and Jeggo could come in but we've named 26 and don't need an extra. Keep it local and invite Thurgate along to train. Niuewenhof already has a ticket to the U23 camp.
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Seeing WSW playing great in the few weeks whilst Sydney FC regress to the mean especially without Max Burgess show they look an mediocre team after a promising start with their football.

So I wasnt surprised by the WSW win and even the scoreline, WSW were simply too good.

Quite fitting to see Nieuwenhof and Simmons play great games for WSW, especially Nieuwenhof who has gone into the next level as a player to score in front of the club that let him go is some poetic justice for him and the talented young players they have let go in the last few years too.
Is Sydney FC the worst club to manage talented young players in the league? 

WSW are looking good and exclude last week's loss against Perth because they were very unlucky not to win that I think they can finish top 2.

Borrello is playing some great football and fully deserving of a NT call up too.
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Neiwenhoff seems such a complete player. Would love his ball winning to just go up 10 percent

apparenly the 10th highest rated player in the league according to fotmob
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johnszasz - 18 Mar 2023 9:10 PM
What nice goal by Nieuwenhoff! On the plane for the Olyroos but surely has to be into the first team next window. It's so so tight for places. Irvine's leadership at the WC is invaluable and I think the old guard still need to hang around a bit to help the next gen through the Asia away environment, but for how long? 

Who replaces Mooy if he is injured as report here?
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johnszasz - 18 Mar 2023 8:54 PM
Interesting young Simmons at right back. Wasn't his right wing for the U20? Great to be getting minutes anywhere. 

Cluer was injured in training and going for scans
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Melbcityguy - 18 Mar 2023 10:02 PM
Hillbilly55 - 18 Mar 2023 9:35 PM

Yes 6th place is up for grabs 

So should the Manager's position at SFC.
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The two games I watched tonight had lots of good football.  Missing out on a win due to a last second equaliser must be hard for the die hard supporters of Newcastle.  I'm a Wanderers fan but on the run of play it wasn't a 4-0 game but each of their goals were well taken and Sydney couldn't finish their chances.  On another day it could have been a lot closer.
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Hillbilly55 - 18 Mar 2023 9:35 PM
With 5th to 9th not winning this weekend, Victory have a sneaky opportunity to get close to a play off spot if they beat CCM tomorrow. Whodathunk!!!!!

Yes 6th place is up for grabs 
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With 5th to 9th not winning this weekend, Victory have a sneaky opportunity to get close to a play off spot if they beat CCM tomorrow. Whodathunk!!!!!
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Obviously I wanted WSW to lose but seeing SFS torn apart by players they deemed unworthy is quite amusing 
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What nice goal by Nieuwenhoff! On the plane for the Olyroos but surely has to be into the first team next window. It's so so tight for places. Irvine's leadership at the WC is invaluable and I think the old guard still need to hang around a bit to help the next gen through the Asia away environment, but for how long? 
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Yengi is fitter and sharper than Garang at the moment I think. Our comfortable depth has skyrocketed.

The issue is some guys will get the odd cap in Asia and it's just one bad game where they then get written off. Compared to other nations we don't play as much. If we can sneak the odd A league and Asia Roos squad to play AFC squads made up of domestic players, it'd be good exposure. I hope we're coming out of the fewer games notion and we'll have two at least every window. 
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Hillbilly55 - 18 Mar 2023 8:50 PM
Borello has been brilliant. 

Football is full of irony. He's done well, and his team has 2 goals but he's got neither. His all round play has been fantastic.

He'll probably only see 20min against Ecuador. This type of opponent is better for his game. His Australia matches so far were against bus parkers and he needs a team also trying to attack to get the space where he can run. 
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Interesting young Simmons at right back. Wasn't his right wing for the U20? Great to be getting minutes anywhere. 
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Borello has been brilliant. 

Football is full of irony. He's done well, and his team has 2 goals but he's got neither. His all round play has been fantastic.
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