2018 world cup qualifiers

[Rowdy]

Japan's attitude to their game is the clincher and cannot help but think the Saudi's are in the box seat for this

I know it goes against their ingrained culture, but what's to stop Japan from doing a 'Nick Kyrgios' & 'tanking' this game ???

Factor in the sweltering heat & I can see quite a few Japanese players asking themselves 'why bother' ??

They have nothing to prove
...... they're already going to Russia 2018 !

 

[Big Al]

Foxsports also showing the Saudi's vs Japan from 3am for those keen to know the result

 

[Rowdy]

The Kiwi's possibly face Argentina in the next step of their qualifying journey to Russia 2018.

A 2-2 draw against the Solomon Islands in the away 2nd leg
....... pretty fcuk'n embarrassing if you ask me.

 

[Rowdy]

I had a gut feeling that Ange might: Postecoglou drawing on Cockerill legacy

Great way to honour Cocker's by going back to 'his' white socks, that he brought about, as well as honour Les with a moment of silence for them both.

Last week in Japan wouldn't have felt right to have a moment of silence for Mr Football, goid decision from the FFA.

 

[Rowdy]

The line-up for tonite:

 

[Rowdy]

At LCB
Spiranovic out,
Bailey Wright in
- Is a BIG worry for me, slower and waaay shittier on the ball - can't be compared to Spira in that dept.

Degenak coming in at RCB
moves Millsy moves to DM , where he SHOULD BE.

LWB
Smith out
Gersbach in,
again he should've started against Japan.

Troisi out
Cahill in
will hold up the ball better for Rogic

Kruse out
Juric in
much more intention for goals with that move.

 

[Rowdy]

Just hope Ange will recognise that Millsy should play predominantly on Wright's LHS
- Bailey's he's going to need his good defensive reading of the game.

 

[Rowdy]

Just hope Ange will recognise that Millsy should play predominantly on Wright's LHS
- Bailey's he's going to need his good defensive reading of the game.

UNBELIEVABLE !!

Postecoglou has NEVER played Wight on the RHS or Degenak on the LHS
........... but tonite HE DOES !!
........... for BOTH of them !!

 

[sydmariner]

THIS IS HOW WE SHOULD BE PLAYING EVERY GAME!!!

 

[sydmariner]

how the f**k are we not up 4-0

 

[Big Al]

So close but so far. Now panicking and going for hero ball. Stick to the plan.

If you play Timmy it needs to be as lead striker with crosses to him.

Wasted in this position and same for City. Still hits the post like a champion though. Should of layed that one he blazed over to rogic

 

[Rowdy]

Ball movement .... too slow, just like last game.
Some players taking too many 'unnecessary' touches, because at times they're having to look up too much due to
....... not enough player movement from player's in attacking third.
- Adjust those things just a tad, and hopefully the goals will come.

The plethora of corners need to have a better quality of delivery, and shield off someone other than Cahill (let him draw defenders) to score one unmarked.

 

[Rowdy]

I know I'm a broken record but jeeez Bailey Wright is a shit defender !

 

[Rowdy]

We were all hoping for a flogging of the Thai's, NOW were praying for just one goal

 

[Rowdy]

Les Murray, Mike Cockerill and nearly Postecoglou with a heart attack from THAT Trent Sainsbury shite pass.

 

[sydmariner]

f**k cruise is on for KING CAHILL

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

This is like watching last season's Mariners....

 

[sydmariner]

JURIC!!!!!

 

[Rowdy]

Thank sweet baby jesus !!

 

[Rowdy]

Jaimie McLaren on
Bailey Wright off.
... speaks for itself