Was in the chair at the barber and had a thought. With Sainsbury being awkward at the back, perhaps he'd slot into midfield already. He did well there at Grasshoppers.

I say this mainly as there have been calls for Degenek to be included and then putting Milligan higher up. At the same time I think Luongo  Mooy and Rogic worked very well and should be persisted with. I like our squad's having such versatility. 

On the left back front I think Meredith needs the call up as Gersbach hasn't played at all. How annoying Elder couldn't secure a Wigan move. 

That configuration of
-------------Ryan---------------------
Risdon--Denegek-Sains-Behich
        Mooy      Milligan
                Rogic--
Leckie--------------------Mabil
-----------Gainnou----------------

works for me

Or Degenek replacing Sains.

Until Sains plays more with PSV, ATM Milligan and Degenek are playing better as CBs.

Looks like Taggart is injured again.

For how long I don't know?

Reads like normal. It's probably the main reason his career never took off. 

sainsbury just needs to pull his finger out and make the 11 at his club. he'll sort it out then.

Won't make the Asian Cup squad but if Terry Antonis keeps up this form, he'll surely be back in the mix.

I've thought we must have a lot of depth in central midfield if Antonis isn't in the Socceroos.

He has been culpable as part of a team unit for some defensive mistakes at MV that have led to goals being conceded. Nevertheless,  there is a lot to like about  his game.

 He could be like Mark Milligan, in that playing a few seasons with Melb Victory really provides a resurgence for his career.

I think you are right.

Meredith struggles to play so much football on the deck.

He has said it himself.

His first touch quality comes under scrutiny for international football.

Oh really? I'm impressed by his engine and defence but if he admits that, Gersbach is much better on the ball. 

I’d prefer Garuccio to either of them

(wrong thread)

Major Roos announcement due at 12:30. I wonder? Asian Cup squad already? Surely not. Maybe a provisional 35.

Maybe another friendly squeezed in prior to the Asian Cup (or another good bye game for Tim).

Socceroos vs Oman (& Pim) announcement I’m guessing?

i like the old logo better

The level of detachment from reality necessary to believe that this is a "new era", let alone an improvement, absolutely baffles me. How do people this dumb reach such high paying positions in society? 

FINALLY! Someone who understands my opinion on this.

Whoever designed the original obviously sat down so long looking at the design, because the original one was shite as it is.

UNBELIEVABLY SHITE

Will Australian games be on Australian free to air for the Asian Cup? No European channel seems to have anything. Bein Sports for the ME but Eurosport or DAZN don't seem interested. VPN should d the trick and those Vietnamese Youtube guys should help. Just so frustrating every time with our games there's no clear broadcaster abroad.

Thoughts on Ikon being given a crack as striker? I reckon he's a much better option than the likes of Maclaren/Taggart etc. i think he'd provide much more in the front third than them. I know he's not an out and out striker but we don't have any banging on the door exactly. Certainly needs to be in the squad for mine.

Technically one of the best attackers we have
IMO, great movement, can finish, gets involved in the build up play well and also has the ability to hold up play if needed. Definitely has the ability to play at a higher level, but for his sake I really hope he stays in the A-League for a couple of seasons.

I second this
If Arnie wants to play with a fluid front 3 then Ikon has to be considered.
He never looked out of place under Ange

I think Giannou should be the starting striker and would prefer Nabbout and Ikon off the bench as wel.

well leckie mabil have to be up front somewhere so perhaps if they claim the wing positions ikon is worth a try at 9

IMO I’d like to see the following pecking order.

Plan A:

Mabil - Leckie - Boyle


Plan B:

Mabil - Giannou - Boyle


Plan C:

Mabil - Nabbout - Boyle

or zullo

I saw the goal he scored in this round, but I didn't see the rest of the game.

In the  games I've seen him play for Glory he has looked good enough for a Socceroo call up, apart from against Nix in Wellington.

Isaias to replace Mooy for AC and beyond , yes\no?