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No Kuol in friendly against Stuttgart. John Iredale returns in friendly for Wiesbaden.
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End of an era. Thank you Corey!
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Melbcityguy
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+xSomeone suggested this there be a part 2 of the AA thread a few months back as it was taking forever to load when trying to open. I have had the same problem for a while. I second this
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Melbcityguy
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+xSomeone suggested this there be a part 2 of the AA thread a few months back as it was taking forever to load when trying to open. I have had the same problem for a while. I second this
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Very weak rumour on a Korean site: Delbridge to Seoul
By now, American Samoa must have realised that Australias 22-0 win over Tonga two days earlier was no fluke.
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Someone suggested this there be a part 2 of the AA thread a few months back as it was taking forever to load when trying to open. I have had the same problem for a while.
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Bundoora B
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+xRyan will be out of the league in June. I think he might even move to France or Germany. Possibly back to one of the big Belgian or Dutch clubs. there are so many big clubs or clubs in big leagues that he would be great in. he will have options. it would probably be good for him to play in a club that isnt fighting relegation every game.
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Dan_The_Red
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+x+x+xI would but I just cant get past all the promotional shots for Adidas... thought City were sponsored by Puma? again kids looking for cash before hes even made it. wrong mindset, hope he proves me wrong but I cant see him making it far. Reminds me of Armenakas, I remember when Les Murray said he'd be world class by 20 LOL My thoughts also. One look at his instagram shows his priorities. Eventually he'll step into seniors, a Muscat-esqu thug will snap him and that'll be that. Plus born and bred Aussie's snubbing the green and gold for England can get fucked. You do realise that Morgan didn't contact him or his Father about playing for the Joey's at last year's u17 World Cup? He's since played for the Young Socceroos against Ajax u23 & Utrecht u23 & said he really enjoyed the experience. Wouldn't count him out playing for us down the track. BTW, Piscopo played for Italy at junior level and is now hard & fast Aussie If he’s considered good enough for England no way will he choose Aus. Will be a wait and see I guess.
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+x+xI would but I just cant get past all the promotional shots for Adidas... thought City were sponsored by Puma? again kids looking for cash before hes even made it. wrong mindset, hope he proves me wrong but I cant see him making it far. Reminds me of Armenakas, I remember when Les Murray said he'd be world class by 20 LOL My thoughts also. One look at his instagram shows his priorities. Eventually he'll step into seniors, a Muscat-esqu thug will snap him and that'll be that. Plus born and bred Aussie's snubbing the green and gold for England can get fucked. You do realise that Morgan didn't contact him or his Father about playing for the Joey's at last year's u17 World Cup? He's since played for the Young Socceroos against Ajax u23 & Utrecht u23 & said he really enjoyed the experience. Wouldn't count him out playing for us down the track. BTW, Piscopo played for Italy at junior level and is now hard & fast Aussie
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Dan_The_Red
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+xI would but I just cant get past all the promotional shots for Adidas... thought City were sponsored by Puma? again kids looking for cash before hes even made it. wrong mindset, hope he proves me wrong but I cant see him making it far. Reminds me of Armenakas, I remember when Les Murray said he'd be world class by 20 LOL My thoughts also. One look at his instagram shows his priorities. Eventually he'll step into seniors, a Muscat-esqu thug will snap him and that'll be that. Plus born and bred Aussie's snubbing the green and gold for England can get fucked.
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Derider
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+x+xHas the state of Aussies abroad ever looked this dire? With Ryan's seeming demise, we now don't have a single Aussie playing regularly at a good level. The kids we thought might come good like Arzani, McGree and Hrustic haven't kicked on at all, and our established players like Mooy, Rogic, Sainsbury, Degenek, Leckie have all stagnated. Are there any positive stories? Anyone to pin our hopes on? It just looks really depressing at the moment. The cupboard looks completely bare. I'll be surprised if we qualify next year. Lol. You must be new here. These things do ebb and flow a lot. Yes things have taken a dip from last season but we've had far worse Aussie Abroad situations in early 2010s and we still qualified (ok just and mainly because of Timmy). We had David Carney and Matt Mckay playing at LB FFS. It was absolutely dire. (Thread idea - what was our worst ever WCQ lineup) Degenek is going ok, Sainsbury is probably just injured but he is getting consistent game time at a decent European level which is something we havent had for a while. I'd argue our defence is looking as good as its been for quite a while. But yes, the rest of the team is a bit of a worry - but if McGree, Arzani or Hrustic can start getting regular first team game time, we still have enough cattle to be competitive. The 2014 squad was probably our worst of the decade, but the mood was a lot more hopeful than it is now. We had some awful players (McGowan lol), but we still had Cahill banging them in, Leckie and Rogic at their peaks (though I think Rogic was injured for the WC), Ryan and Sainsbury coming along nicely, Jedinak trucking along and Ange instilling optimism. It felt a lot better than now. Now it's so bad that we have no choice but to pin our hopes on a couple of Scottish rejects.
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I would but I just cant get past all the promotional shots for Adidas... thought City were sponsored by Puma? again kids looking for cash before hes even made it. wrong mindset, hope he proves me wrong but I cant see him making it far. Reminds me of Armenakas, I remember when Les Murray said he'd be world class by 20 LOL
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Ryan will be out of the league in June.
I think he might even move to France or Germany.
Possibly back to one of the big Belgian or Dutch clubs.
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+xNot looking good for Maty under Potter unfortunately. In the post match press conference Potter already confirmed that Sanchez would be playing again in the next game vs Sheffield United. After 4 seasons as an EPL #1, it might be time for Maty to move on from Brighton before he is rebranded as a #2 as we’ve seen happen to GKs who hang around at a club for too long after losing their place. Goalkeepers would often reach their prime usually in the 30s so expect Ryan to continue to improve but maybe he needs a change of club and league too.
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Looking dire? Its always been this way.
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+xHas the state of Aussies abroad ever looked this dire? With Ryan's seeming demise, we now don't have a single Aussie playing regularly at a good level. The kids we thought might come good like Arzani, McGree and Hrustic haven't kicked on at all, and our established players like Mooy, Rogic, Sainsbury, Degenek, Leckie have all stagnated. Are there any positive stories? Anyone to pin our hopes on? It just looks really depressing at the moment. The cupboard looks completely bare. I'll be surprised if we qualify next year. Lol. You must be new here. These things do ebb and flow a lot. Yes things have taken a dip from last season but we've had far worse Aussie Abroad situations in early 2010s and we still qualified (ok just and mainly because of Timmy). We had David Carney and Matt Mckay playing at LB FFS. It was absolutely dire. (Thread idea - what was our worst ever WCQ lineup) Degenek is going ok, Sainsbury is probably just injured but he is getting consistent game time at a decent European level which is something we havent had for a while. I'd argue our defence is looking as good as its been for quite a while. But yes, the rest of the team is a bit of a worry - but if McGree, Arzani or Hrustic can start getting regular first team game time, we still have enough cattle to be competitive.
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Balin Trev
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+xHas the state of Aussies abroad ever looked this dire? With Ryan's seeming demise, we now don't have a single Aussie playing regularly at a good level. The kids we thought might come good like Arzani, McGree and Hrustic haven't kicked on at all, and our established players like Mooy, Rogic, Sainsbury, Degenek, Leckie have all stagnated. Are there any positive stories? Anyone to pin our hopes on? It just looks really depressing at the moment. The cupboard looks completely bare. I'll be surprised if we qualify next year. Ruka in his prime/scoring heaps, Boyle & Souttar doing well - all i can think of for this overall crap 2020
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Has the state of Aussies abroad ever looked this dire? With Ryan's seeming demise, we now don't have a single Aussie playing regularly at a good level. The kids we thought might come good like Arzani, McGree and Hrustic haven't kicked on at all, and our established players like Mooy, Rogic, Sainsbury, Degenek, Leckie have all stagnated. Are there any positive stories? Anyone to pin our hopes on? It just looks really depressing at the moment. The cupboard looks completely bare. I'll be surprised if we qualify next year.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xAlex Robertson scored 4 goals in man city u/18 win over Derby city. Final score 7-0 If this kid could be a Donny Van De Beek type of No.10/Second Striker midfielder then this would be great for the national set up. We have alot of No.6s but little attacking or creative type of midfielders coming through. Tbf Caleb Watts starts every game for Southampton’s U23s playing as a 10, and as the youngest player in the side. Virtually everyone else in the team has played in the Premier League, so he’s looking good. From watching him for the Joeys he looks more a No.8 than a No.10, quite mobile and likes to collect the ball from deep too. I havent watched him that much but from what I remember of seeing him for the Joeys, he was mainly coming deep to get the ball out of frustration that his teammates weren't finding him. Frustration or he was given a free role to do so? There is a difference with that. How's this for a bright future for the NT? Botic Hammond. Peupion Watts Robertson Teague
Most or all of these players will fail to make the grade professionally and never represent the Socceroos. Haha ok mate, whatever you reckon - Watts, Robertson & Teague are already playing for their Club's reserve team & they're only 17/18 yr Olds. Really means nothing. When they break into the first team, that’s when its worth getting a little bit excited.
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+xWhere do you think he should go? Back to the continent to a league where his height is less of an issue than in England. He’s been copping non-stop criticism about his height since he arrived in the EPL which didn’t exist when he was playing in La Liga and Belgium where it’s not as big an issue. 1% of me is terrified he’ll end up back in the A-League at WSW due to homesickness for 3 reasons: His family is in Western Sydney, they’ve just released Lopar, and Maty’s bestie Bernie is about to be announced by the club. This is based on nothing else than my paranoia though lol.
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+xNot looking good for Maty under Potter unfortunately. In the post match press conference Potter already confirmed that Sanchez would be playing again in the next game vs Sheffield United. After 4 seasons as an EPL #1, it might be time for Maty to move on from Brighton before he is rebranded as a #2 as we’ve seen happen to GKs who hang around at a club for too long after losing their place. Where do you think he should go?
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Not looking good for Maty under Potter unfortunately. In the post match press conference Potter already confirmed that Sanchez would be playing again in the next game vs Sheffield United.
After 4 seasons as an EPL #1, it might be time for Maty to move on from Brighton before he is rebranded as a #2 as we’ve seen happen to GKs who hang around at a club for too long after losing their place.
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The Man City U18 coach implying that Robertson is considered to be an U23 player for them now with "I wouldn't just highlight the two that came from the EDS to help us." (That and the fact that he is listed as such on the official club website.) At Man City, EDS = Elite Development Squad = U23s, and Academy = U18s.
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RAMPANT ROBERTSON GUIDES UNDER-18S TO VICTORY Josh Lees Tue 15 Dec 2020, 15:50
Manchester City's Under-18s put in a superb performance to defeat Derby County 7-0 in the Under-18 Premier League North
Alex Robertson starred with four goals, whilst Tai Sodje, Darko Gyabi and Callum Doyle also got their names on the scoresheet in a stunning display at the CFA.
Carlos Vicens' side were given the perfect start just minutes in after Sodje capitalised on a spilled save from Rams keeper, Alife Roberts before being fouled in the area by the Derby shot-stopper.
After winning the spot-kick, Sodje stepped up and converted for his tenth league goal of the season.
Things then got even better for the City youngsters as Gyabi finished off a superb team move for our second.
A neat one-two saw the midfielder break into the Derby penalty area, before slotting into the far corner to double our lead with just 15 minutes on the clock.
After two postponements, Vicens' side had not been in action for more than a fortnight, and it seemed City were out to capitalise on lost time as Robertson made it three 10 minutes later.
A superb team move down the left allowed Carlos Borges to pull the ball back for Robertson, who tapped in from six yards to cap off a sensational first 30 minutes.
City's free-flowing, first 45 minutes was a pleasure on the eye, and another slick move nearly resulted in a fourth as Borges finished off another fine passage of play by crashing an effort into the near post.
City began the second half where they had left off in the first as we added a fourth just minutes after the restart.
Robertson hit a stunning, curling free-kick from 25 yards into the top corner for his second, and City's fourth of the afternoon.
Minutes later Robertson was given a golden opportunity to complete his hat-trick after he was fouled in the Derby penalty area.
After winning the spot-kick, the midfielder stepped up, however his effort to the keeper's left was well saved by Roberts, before Oscar Bobb fired over the rebound.
However, Robertson soon made amends and finally had his third with 15 minutes left. The City number eight latched onto a loose ball on the edge of box, and somewhat fortuitously volleyed into the bottom corner to complete his hat-trick.
Vicens' side were not done there as Doyle came out from his defensive duties to net City's sixth.
The defender drove through the middle of the visitors and then smashed a fine effort past a helpless Roberts, finishing off a fantastic solo run.
After already completing his hat-trick, Robertson was far from done as he followed this up with a stunning fourth, crashing another free-kick into the top corner.
HOW WE LINED UP Josh Mcnamara's goal was protected by a back four of Kwaku Oduroh, Charles Shea, Callum Doyle and Carlos Borges. Romeo Lavia, Alex Robertson and Darko Gyabi formed our midfield.
Oscar Bobb Samuel Edozie and Tai Sodje formed our front three.
WHAT IT MEANS The victory moves our Under-18s move up to third in the U18 Premier League North table, four points behind leaders, Manchester United with a game in hand.
UP NEXT Vicens' side return to action the Saturday (19 December), making the league trip to Blackburn Rovers, kick-off 11:00 (UK). https://www.mancity.com/news/eds-academy/under-18s-report-vs-derby-15-12-63743632VICENS HAILS CLINICAL UNDER-18S Josh Lees Wed 16 Dec 2020, 13:00 Carlos Vicens was full of praise for his Under-18 side after the City youngsters' emphatic 7-0 win over Derby County. Tai Sodje, Darko Gyabi, Callum Doyle and Alex Robertson all got their names on the score sheet, with the latter proving the star of the show after finding the net four times, including two stunning free-kicks. The latest impressive win also extended our unbeaten start to the Under-18 Premier League North campaign, leaving City four points behind leaders, Manchester United with a game in hand. The 7-0 thrashing also came on the back of a 5-0 triumph over Sunderland in City's previous outing, and Vicens said the clinical finishing demonstrated by his players is something the squad had been honing during training. "It's something [finishing] we have been working on quite a lot, because we found a lot that we arrived to the final third and couldn't finish the chances we created," head coach revealed. "It's something we have definitely improved on in the last two games and it is something we can't take for granted, so for the next games we will still work hard on it." As well as amassing 12 goals in the past two games, our Under-18s have also recorded five clean sheets in their last five games, and Vicens believes this is just as important as firing up front. Alex Robertson"Sometimes you are not lucky. The first two or three chances you have do not go in, so you need to make sure you have the possibility of a clean sheet," Vicens added. "Then, the one or two [chances] you have later in the game can then win you the game so the clean sheet is definitely as important as the stuff in possession." Arguably our star man in a superb team performance was four-goal Robertson and Vicens was full of praise for the midfielder and his EDS teammate, Sam Edozie. "Both Sam and Alex were really committed to the game and to the things we tried to achieve, putting in a lot of effort to help us get the result." The City boss also extended his praise to his whole side. "I wouldn't just highlight the two that came from the EDS to help us. Everyone put in a great effort and contributed to the victory." Our Under-18s return to action on Saturday away to our recent FA Youth Cup semi-final opponents, Blackburn Rovers, and Vicens is expecting another tough task. "I have never played an easy game against Blackburn! We have Wednesday to rest and then two days to prepare," the head coach added. "We will have to put in a magnificent level of performance again to get the three points as we know it will be really tough." https://www.mancity.com/news/eds-academy/carlos-vicens-post-match-derby-18s-15-12-63743714If Arnie can get us into the 2022 WC and we cap this guy I'll give his reign a pass mark.
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paladisious
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+x+xRyan not in squad. Sanchez starting. Take that as warning number two, Maty. Still, a crucial game against Fulham isn't the time to experiment. Makes Langerak Australia's No 1 goalkeeper
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Goalless draw for Brighton who made 6 changes. Similar to the last time Ryan was dropped. Perhaps Ryan is moving in winter.
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+xSainsbury out again. Has to be injury or quarantine. Geez not much good Aussie abroad news this morning
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Sainsbury out again. Has to be injury or quarantine.
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+xRyan not in squad. Sanchez starting. Take that as warning number two, Maty. Still, a crucial game against Fulham isn't the time to experiment. Makes Langerak Australia's No 1 goalkeeper
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