THIS, in a nutshell. We have and have seen, so many talented, technical, Aussie youngsters overseas then wonder why they never make it - while some others do. The physical development is always emphasised and is still even being emphasised with a Rogic and co (Granted, it's Scotland, but still). Boy needs to develop and strengthen, but I'm sure he knows that - It's a very high level and a strong club where he's at - It's in most definitions a Man's game, yeah last time we saw him on Young Socceroos duty he and some other young stars were far from - meanwhile others who were like Brillante, Irvine and some others have gone strength-to-strength at senior level. If we can have more of these types developing like how Luongo and co have (Who's starring in the physical rigours of League One), then they will have a great chance. At one point in Luongo's career he was criticised for not being physical/strong/work-rate enough at Ipswich, but seems he learned from that and we see how he exerts his influence with the Socceroos. That's what Musti Amini seems to be undertaking, right now at Dortmund - he's seriously transformed himself! From a mouse to a beast - That's what it takes!

Edited by GloryPerth: 16/1/2015 01:18:40 AM

http://www.calciomercato.com/news/empoli-fiorentina-domani-incontro-a-milano-per-brillante-140445

Good.


Edited by scott21: 16/1/2015 04:55:13 AM

Holy fuck I've never seen a photo of Bresc with hair. Must say, he looks far more fearsome with the bald head.

I heard that the irony is that on birth certificates it is really Vincent Grella and Marco Bresciano.

I remember Bresc once being asked about it and he said "in Italy the call me Mark, in Australia they call me Marco."

Grella looks like a boss

Few games tonight:
23:00WST / 02:00EST   FC Basel - Fortuna Dusseldorf (Halloran, International friendly)
00:00WST / 03:00EST   Al-Nasr - Baniyas SC (Holman)
03:00WST / 06:00EST   Eindhoven FC - Nijmegen (Luke Kairies)
03:30WST / 06:30EST   Club Brugge KV - KV Mechelen (Ryan.. League game looks like he misses this 1)
03:45WST / 06:45EST   Preston North End - Leyton Orient (Wright, League One game)

Edited by highkick05: 17/1/2015 01:51:50 AM

Woah! Bresc with hair ha. Funny Brillante is kind of the midfielder between the two not as defensive as Grella nor as attacking as Bresciano. Interesting to see how this pans out. was hoping for a lower table side but guess this will have to do for now.

Grella looks like a female French tennis player.

Might see Adama Traore playing for Basel and possibly marking Halloran

Halloran to lose his spot due to superior marking.

Few games tonight:
00:00WST / 03:00EST   FC Basel - Fortuna Dusseldorf (Halloran, International friendly) link
00:00WST / 03:00EST   Al-Nasr - Baniyas SC (Holman) link
03:00WST / 06:00EST   Eindhoven FC - Nijmegen (Luke Kairies)
03:30WST / 06:30EST   Club Brugge KV - KV Mechelen (Ryan.. League game looks like he misses this 1) link
03:45WST / 06:45EST   Preston North End - Leyton Orient (Wright, League One game) link


Edited by highkick05: 17/1/2015 03:59:10 AM

Wright on bench. Kilkenny starting and Lowry starting for Orient. Is Lowry off the radar forever now? He'll probably be around the Wesolowski level.

Just watched a few Wesolowski videos. He seems like a good, likeable bloke. It's a massive shame what happened to him. Although league two now, I still think he'd serve the national team with more motivation than some others. We've got tonnes of midfielders however.

Club Brugge drew 1-1 with their 36-year old #2 playing.

Lol.

Touch a nerve?

So did Traore get some minutes, tuned into the game @ half time I think

Any news on taggart?

http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/fulham/craven_corner_fulham_s_sorry_end_to_2014_means_it_is_now_kit_s_time_to_shine_1_3903621



it just some one opinion

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-boss-eyes-double-transfer-8462787




http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/adam-taggart-is-in-the-wars-again.aspx


Edited by adrtho: 17/1/2015 04:06:57 PM

Did Taggart's problems only start when he moved to England, or is this a carry over from the Jets?

Seems like there is a lot of long-term injuries among the boys playing in the British lower leagues: Williams, Good, Rogic, Taggart. There seems to be almost as many injured over there as those who come through successfully. Maybe something in the physio/ sports science setups?

Mabil is heading to anderlecht for a trail apparently

Makes you wonder if the English clubs aren't legit chasing them, don't bother boys.

FFT approved (Y)

FCB: Vailati; Degen, Arlind Ajeti (46. Suchy), Samuel (46. Schär), Traoré; Díaz, Huser; Delgado (46. Albian Ajeti); Kakitani (46. Sio), Embolo, Hamoudi (46. Calla).
FCB (ab 62. Minute): Vailati; Xhaka, Schär, Suchy, Safari; Elneny, Frei; Zuffi; González, Streller, Gashi.

Fortuna Düsseldorf: Unnerstall; Schauerte, Tah, Bodzek, Schmitz; Gartner; Bolly (46. Halloran), Liendl, da Silva Pinto (60. Fink), Bellinghausen (60. Bebou); Pohjanpalo (51. Heller).

Sweet mate got 90. Had to toddle off to bed think it was Basel 2 - 1 Fortuna. Wonder who won in the end.

Stayed 2-1

Well while the Socceroos were misfiring all night, Ikon played the full 90 for Lazio U20s, scored one goal, and created three assists!

Knew we shoulda called him up.

Fuck.