CCM v the cow pats - Mudgee at home

[Forum Phoenix]

For mine really isn’t the time for experimenting with a back five. We need to recapture our cohesion after all the disruption we’ve had in our backline.

 

[ConsKrypt]

So apparently Vuka only has 3 yellows thus far this season (I could have sworn it was at least one more) but saying this, hope he manages to not accumulate any more as we have not seen Sozer between the posts (nothing against him at all, I personally hoped he would have already had a run but its getting to the point of the season where we need consistency) and I am unsure how it would be for us - however, theres also been a few goals we have conceded that I thought Vuka could have at least tried to dive for that he just stood still and watched it hit the back of the net.

I also feel that a change of Captain is needed, it's hard for a keeper to be Captain and get a message all the way up to the front of the pack when needed, though we don't really have much more that is experienced with that leadership role

 

[Corsair]

Kurto has been good but has been getting hung out to dry too often. Their midfield is weak and depth there is terrible. Aspro hasnt been in great form of late. If we can't get past them we may as well pack up the season now. This is the game to draw a line under the ill discipline and poor performances.

Bookies have us as clear favourites as well.....but that's all based on fair refereeing and no Finals in a Sydney stadium deal.

 

[Corsair]

So apparently Vuka only has 3 yellows thus far this season (I could have sworn it was at least one more) but saying this, hope he manages to not accumulate any more as we have not seen Sozer between the posts (nothing against him at all, I personally hoped he would have already had a run but its getting to the point of the season where we need consistency) and I am unsure how it would be for us - however, theres also been a few goals we have conceded that I thought Vuka could have at least tried to dive for that he just stood still and watched it hit the back of the net.

I also feel that a change of Captain is needed, it's hard for a keeper to be Captain and get a message all the way up to the front of the pack when needed, though we don't really have much more that is experienced with that leadership role

Hadn't thought of that, of course, get the keeper carded out. He better watch his step in this game, the slightest chance and he'll get a card. Most if not all of those yellows would have been for arguing with the ref or other players I'd imagine?

 

[Josho Howe]

Evans and Ams involved in this just means the Three Tails brewery will be getting more of my money pre game

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

 

[Corsair]

McGarry has signed a 2 year extension so it seems Monty is pretty happy with him.

 

[ConsKrypt]

Hadn't thought of that, of course, get the keeper carded out. He better watch his step in this game, the slightest chance and he'll get a card. Most if not all of those yellows would have been for arguing with the ref or other players I'd imagine?

I know one was for "time wasting" when there was a sub window for the other team a few weeks ago which it totally bullshit and one was from last week for charging in at marcelo. not certain on the remaining one though, it's either for time wasting or "arguing" which again is total bullshit if its for arguing, being the Captain he should be able to ask questions of the ref per decision as the Captains are generally the ones who converse with the officials with more indepth questions.


In other news;
We do lead the table for something though


So far this season in terms of cards we lead the Red Card category (for straight reds), tied in total Reds with The Reds themselves but also lead the total accumulation "points" too, not a title I can say I am currently fond of as we generally are not a "dirty" playing side. Alas, we do seem to get flashed cards quicker than any other club this season...

 

[Robbiemariner]

Where is the prematch drinks/food catch up ?

 

[Josho Howe]

Where is the prematch drinks/food catch up ?

Woolpack Hotel l would assume mate

 

[JackMariner]

Think again...they are playing with at least 13.

Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC - Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee
Saturday, 11 March 2023 - 5:00 PM (Local) (5:00 PM AEDT)

Referee	Shaun Evans	Fourth Official	Hassan Jomaa
Assistant Referee 1	Ryan Gallagher	VAR	Kurt Ams
Assistant Referee 2	Hugh Fenton-White	AVAR	Stephen Lucas

Red card for Faz early doors?

Shaun bloody Evans and Ku*t Ams hell there goes our ball game. For anybody interested Hawkesbury Brewing is televising the game, where you can actually hear the commentary as opposed to not hearing it, due to the contractual obligations of various watering holes to gambling entities in Gosford. Oh and by the way for all the craft brewing afficiaonados that belittle their produce don't come you will certainly not be missed! They are making a concerted effort to draw our patronage and as I have been informed they have representation in the Central Coast Stadium being a corporate box, as sponsors! I have no affiliation with them other than really enjoying the screenings their booze and their people.

 

[Corsair]

For anybody interested Hawkesbury Brewing is televising the game, where you can actually hear the commentary as opposed to not hearing it, due to the contractual obligations of various watering holes to gambling entities in Gosford. Oh and by the way for all the craft brewing afficiaonados that belittle their produce don't come you will certainly not be missed!

Are you now sponsored by Hawkesbury instead of the Gosford Hotel?! Never been there, do they do food?

 

[Robbiemariner]

Woolpack Hotel l would assume mate

Will be there early arvo ⚽️⚽️⚽️?

 

[FFC Mariner]

DWH has been named in the extended squad for weeks now though, does not mean he's selected for the actual match sadly, I do want to see him get some minutes this week though as we're in dire need of "something different"

Aaaand he tripped over a leaf and is out

 

[ConsKrypt]

Aaaand he tripped over a leaf and is out

Seems that way, had high hopes that he would fit into the squad nicely and add another option up front for us - however it seems he's just wanting a bloody holiday. Such a waste of a signing thus far, can't say I am impressed as we could have signed someone else who actually wants to play - even if they were half as "skilled" as DWH, I'd rather someone at least giving it a go.

If he is genuinely injured then I guess that sucks but to be out this long for a mere "rolled ankle" tells me that he's just milking it, in all the 36 years of my life that I have rolled my ankle, I have not been out of the mix for this long...

Wish Monty would be up front with this rather than saying "slight knock" and "hiccup" and be completely transparent with us (the fans) about whats happening... It's about my only real gripe with him as manager.

 

[Corsair]

Aaaand he tripped over a leaf and is out

Leaf it out

 

[Forum Phoenix]

McGarry has signed a 2 year extension so it seems Monty is pretty happy with him.

Fantastic news. Great addition to the team / squad.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Seems that way, had high hopes that he would fit into the squad nicely and add another option up front for us - however it seems he's just wanting a bloody holiday. Such a waste of a signing thus far, can't say I am impressed as we could have signed someone else who actually wants to play - even if they were half as "skilled" as DWH, I'd rather someone at least giving it a go.

If he is genuinely injured then I guess that sucks but to be out this long for a mere "rolled ankle" tells me that he's just milking it, in all the 36 years of my life that I have rolled my ankle, I have not been out of the mix for this long...

Wish Monty would be up front with this rather than saying "slight knock" and "hiccup" and be completely transparent with us (the fans) about whats happening... It's about my only real gripe with him as manager.

not true. Depends on the tendon / ligament damage, Saw him walk by 3 weeks ago and wrote about it on here. He was hobbling at a slow speed.

Elite level dribbling and stop starting at full pace can take a while… then get a knock on your way back… which easily happens, sets you back another week or two again… frustrating, but not at all irregular.

Guy needs to at least be given a chance, dumbest thing in the world would he to move clubs and feign injury instead of trying to break into the team.

How about we trust Monty and cut DWH some slack. Every player cops some bad luck now and then. I’m sure it’s been bloody miserable for him. No need to compound it

 

[ConsKrypt]

Depends on the tendon / ligament damage

This right here is true, however if so then its more than a knock as it was originally described which is why I said I wish that there was more transparency around this.

As I said, if DWH is legitimately injured then it sure does suck because I (as everyone else) wants to see him play for us, its been a major talking point since he signed with us.

We are all just eager to witness how he fits in is all.

Like when Moresche was out for the ACL injury, imagine if that was told to us as a mere knock but because we all witnessed this the truth around the injury was transparent.