2nd half is promising, might be getting a start soon?

Parma absolutely tearing fiorentina apart but only 1 zip up. Need to be careful here missing these big chances against a big club

Red card to fiorentina after parma get a sucker punch. Felt parma should have 3 goals by now. Got punished for not taking their chancez

Parma strikers cant hit the side of a barn. So many chances missed...

It’s not Aussie abroad related but definitely a-league abroad related but for kiwi Ben Old he got he’s first start and played 67 minutes for St Etienne, good stuff by him. 

They have had 2 go through the a league and make it big in europes big 5 at a young age. What are they doing that we arent? Things are getting better, sure, but if we had 2 per club at that level the socceroos would go to a new level

Incidentally, will the soccer ashes be on this year? A full strength nz team might be nothing to sneeze at st the moment

Not sure to be honest, but the major euro leagues have eyes everywhere in the world looking for talent, providing the aleague clubs don’t play over the hill players they will into our young talent if they play and do well.

It also shows how scouting has come a long way as well, unlike the dark times where they would have to trail just to get a look in.

Develop and sell and this is what you can get.

Can Phillips play against City? I thought there was a rule against loan players playing against their club? 

I think it depends on each indivual deal.

Is Farrell injured too? Elder should come in. Jack Iredale might be considered. 

Thought Mass had a good first half so did Ipswich... they just couldn't hold onto that intensity for the whole game and liverpool just kept coming.

I doubt Kavlin-Phillips will provide him much competition.. he looked like a sunday league player at west ham.

Cant understand how Delap is worth 20m pounds...fkn insane.

I thought Delap and Burns looked off EPL level. But I think it's tough against Liverpool who dominated possession. I reckon the Fulham game will be a better idea where they're at.

I couldn't help think Irankunda at Ipswich would have been dangerous down the right with Hutchinson left, Smodics AM. Greaves, Hutchinson, Walton where Ipswich's best. Luongo was very good. 

McGree said to be in contention for next week's game. Most injured players will return just in time for international break. While fresh, they'll need a bit of sharpening. 

Sunderland playing at 9 pm tonight be good if triantis can break in the team 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEDoAXVBIfY

That back pass by the Boro player for the goal.

Portsmouth extended highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-cbRkvutYQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPPFaQiE6o

Oxford back pass at the very death to lose the game. 

Hrustic not assigned a squad number at Hellas Verona. You just knew it was going to be shit. Massive squads, lengthy transfer processing. Why is he still on their books when suitors should've been contacted in January? His agent, the club and himself have a lot to answer for. 

At least its just hrustic and kuol left i believe?

Milanovic looking again after zagreb fell through

Triantis bench. 

That deal fell through? Strong links and talks were announced weeks ago. So much time wasted. 

Signed even and loaned to a croatian club but fell through anyway lol

Peupion needs a loan. Marlee Francois (Tyrese's younger brother and frequent u20s/u23s) also needs a club.

Honestly I think Hrustic might have a bit of an attitude problem. Whenever he has played for the Socceroos the last few years he's stood out with the way he seems to communicate on the field. Always berating players of the don't pass him the ball and then trying to do everything himself and burning it when he gets it. 

Also not sure if it's been mentioned but Cardiff got destroyed 5-0 by Burnley last night and Robertson was never brought on. Hopefully it's just a fitness issue. 

That's very true. Remember when he stormed off at full time against Argentina gesturing to Arnold? I watched the TV broadcast again and again and could only tick of 25 of the 26 so I think he never came back out. Water under a bridge in that he got recalled but it's a talent where it's good he's got that confidence but there are moments where it affects the team. 

A lot of reports how the EPL Championship gulf is getting bigger. Parachute payments and teams who get the EPL exposure should generally be better off. Not immune but they're in better stead. Comparing Luton to Preston now you can see the difference in funds.

Cardiff are probably the worst at actually playing football so Robertson there will show them how to use the ball better. 

Izzo starting. No Mo Toure. It's actually a good thing the clubs aren't risking our players. Recover correctly. 

Balard starting

Toure listed as late august return

Boyle and Miller starting against Celtic who lead after 3min. 

Genreau bench miller started strain out till october