Forum Phoenix
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Two serious competitions to focus on really is enough for us anyway. But I hate losing any game.
Still took the typical Sydney major refereeing error going their way to stop us winning it in regulation time though they did create more attacking forays and were on balance the better side. In terms of cohesion we do look a little undercooked still, but still played with guts and showed a lot of heart. Monty ethos still clear to see on the pitch regardless of how early we are into our prep.
Once we find our best 11, Tulio is match fit, Brian is starting, and our attackers sync, hopefully we'll be very competitive. But spine wise... no doubt we're going to need to have a great combination in our centre backs and forwards if we're to progress in the AFC or seriously challenge this season. Imho we haven't just lost some great footballers, we've lost some strong, calm personalities. Looking forward to seeing who else we bring in. Also danny back will help with leadership. I can just imagine him screaming at Hammond to boot it...
Player thoughts:
- Never going to be able to say it enough, how bloody good is our Niz.
- As a starter, DWH for Reec easily imo. But not writing Reec off yet as a player.
- Based on today, Theo over Doka. But of course too early to say.
- Fantastic debut for a new young keeper. Sorry it had to end like that for him.
- Paull didn't get everything right. But had a lot of good moments too. Certainly not without promise.
- Kuol gives us a lot, and will always contribute whether he's scoring or not.
Coach thoughts:
- Monty & Serge rule etc
- Corica lays hands on a fourth official as he screams at him to f**k off live on air three feet from the camera?? What's the deal? Danny got so much more for so much less. Such an entitled grub of a coach.
Still took the typical Sydney major refereeing error going their way to stop us winning it in regulation time though they did create more attacking forays and were on balance the better side. In terms of cohesion we do look a little undercooked still, but still played with guts and showed a lot of heart. Monty ethos still clear to see on the pitch regardless of how early we are into our prep.
Once we find our best 11, Tulio is match fit, Brian is starting, and our attackers sync, hopefully we'll be very competitive. But spine wise... no doubt we're going to need to have a great combination in our centre backs and forwards if we're to progress in the AFC or seriously challenge this season. Imho we haven't just lost some great footballers, we've lost some strong, calm personalities. Looking forward to seeing who else we bring in. Also danny back will help with leadership. I can just imagine him screaming at Hammond to boot it...
Player thoughts:
- Never going to be able to say it enough, how bloody good is our Niz.
- As a starter, DWH for Reec easily imo. But not writing Reec off yet as a player.
- Based on today, Theo over Doka. But of course too early to say.
- Fantastic debut for a new young keeper. Sorry it had to end like that for him.
- Paull didn't get everything right. But had a lot of good moments too. Certainly not without promise.
- Kuol gives us a lot, and will always contribute whether he's scoring or not.
Coach thoughts:
- Monty & Serge rule etc
- Corica lays hands on a fourth official as he screams at him to f**k off live on air three feet from the camera?? What's the deal? Danny got so much more for so much less. Such an entitled grub of a coach.
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