Jeez, looks like he nearly broke his neck

Thursday's OS Aussie wrap http://osaussies.com/thursday-wrap-52/

Colosimo going to India went way under my radar :lol:

Yes!!! Leckie scores again! Don't have sky on right now but the ticker says after 22mins 1-0 vs Paderborn. Ruka on bench.

Matt is making a very, very nice late run into the box. The World Cup being in June 2014, he's building up nice momentum now.

I'm all for having him as our main striker. Kennedy is good but as an auxiliary striker, imo. We need to be able to score with feet and Matt bring that option to the table.

The problem with that formation is that Jedinak and Holland are nowhere near good enough to play at CDM. And even Milligan is not good enough, if he's on his own (different story if he's alongside Sarota).

It has to be Sarota. He's our only current player similar-ish to Jason Culina. The CDM are the nucleus of the team. The whole health of the team depends on their ability and effectiveness. Sarota is very quick, knows where to position himself, he has great vision and is a highly accurate passer. Jedinak and Holland, on the other hand, are much slower, they don't manage to link defence and attack at all, they don't drift between lines and they give the ball away when they try to pass it. It's a recipe for disaster playing either of them as CDM.

If we play 4-2-3-1, then we gotta play Sarota and Milligan in the middle of the park. I hope Ange or whoever goes with that idea and puts Leckie as sole striker, in the friendlies. Rogic, at CAM. If Leckie scores goals with Rogic behind him and Oar and Kruse on his wings, then that's excellent. If Leckie can't score too many goals on his own. Then we change to 4-4-2 (diamond midfield). Kennedy comes in alongside Leckie up front. Sarota stays, but Milligan goes (he's not up to the task of being CDM on his own).

So basically it should be a question of who will do better on their own: Matt Leckie at striker or Adam Sarota at CDM?

Edited by quickflick: 19/10/2013 04:48:05 AM

I'd agree with that.
It will take a brave, yet just a manager with vision to play our boys who have an attacking mindset.

I can think of a side full of quality players who have major roles at all their clubs, representing us at the World Cup on a very nice level.

Think something like:
RB: Williams
RCB: Jedinak
LCB: Sainsbury
LB: Davidson
CM: Milligan
CM: Bresciano
RM: Vidosic
LM: Oar
CF: Kruse
ST: Leckie

How can/will people criticise, win or lose, the credibility of such a side, or manager who picks this side. This would be arguably our best current crop all representing their respectives clubs as vital players and most are leaders.

Then again, we are all dreamers!

Jedinak is an absolute beast at breaking up play,but he just can't pass for shit. So many loose balls for Crystal Palace and for the socceroos. Putting him at CB though, well, I wouldn't be completely opposed to it but he has already been tried there at CP i think and by all reports he was woeful

Kruse gets about 15mins including 4min stoppage time in a crazy game of referee decisions including a header which went through a hole in the side netting to land in the goal. Goal was given although many players got into position for a goal kick.

Lowery could be an option at CB as well.

I like this team, full of potential, however Wilkinson maybe a good inclusion.
Interesting to see who becomes the next coach. You can be sure if it is Ange, we will definitely see Milligan in there, possibly Troisi. Arnie may bring in Sainsbury, Wilkinson, Rogic etc. Popavic may look at Topor Stanley or Beach.

I would like to see that. But, the main concern I have with it is Bresc. Quality on the ball, I think he is still the best passer of the ball we have. His defending is more then questionable, along with his speed.

I'd prefer him higher up the park, where the defensive burden is lighter for him.

Added to that, Jedi at CB for the NT is an unknown. I don't think we can carry him in midfield due to his poor passing.

Genuine question, but have Jedi and Milligan played as a midfield duo before?

Sounds good.

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Not that I can find.
In full strength squads we have seen starting combinations Valeri + Milligan and Bresciano + Milligan. Also Jedinak + Valeri, Jedinak + Bresciano, Jedinak + Holland, Mckay + Jedinak and Valeri + Kilkenny under Holger that I could find.

Leckie's goal was excellent. Brought down a high ball nicely, dummied a defender and slotted home. Didn't manage to see how Ruka played.

Wilkinson just got an assist. Currently 1-1 on 38', Korean FA Cup final, Joenbuk v Pohang.

Pohang win on penalties. Unfortunate for Wilko.

Edited by playmaker11: 19/10/2013 06:44:12 PM

Needs to be looked at for the national team. I guess he is hoping Arnold gets the job.

The Friday action of the OS Aussies features some Socceroos and Leckie continues his hot form http://osaussies.com/friday-wrap-54/

Edited by Voice ofReason: 19/10/2013 06:30:40 PM

Edited by Voice ofReason: 19/10/2013 06:31:01 PM

Munster v BVB II is being streamed. http://www.sportschau.de/av/videostreamligaimlivestreammuenstergegenbvbii100.html

Amini starting.Can't miss him with that hair.

interesting game to watch. Its a very good style but quite slow. Amini looks good

Silly yellow. Showing a bit of attitude... Dortmund went down to 10 men early in the game though, that'd ruin my day too.

just clotheslined a player got a yellow

Should give a chance for amini to show his muscle.

Don't worry just popped up, 2nd half just started

Edited by moofa: 20/10/2013 12:04:47 AM

Disappointed he isn't in the firsts but he is very young.

reckless challenge from amini again

i thought he was at fault for nearly every goal for the u20s v netherlands and he needs to improve. I think with the ball though he is definitely a class above but he needs to sort out his defensive issues

surprisingly poor shot from amini

I missed the first half. What's the score?

Edited by moofa: 20/10/2013 12:19:53 AM

geeze amini really goes in aggressively when he commits to a tackle