R2: Sydney FC v CCMFC

[Timmah]

Referee: Stephen Lucas
Assistant Referees: James Tesoriero & Andrej Giev
Fourth Official: Luke Withell

Sydney FC: 1.Vedran JANJETOVIC (gk), 3.Riley WOODCOCK, 4.Alex WILKINSON, 5.Matt JURMAN, 6.Joshua BRILLANTE, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8.Milos DIMITRIJEVIC, 9.Bobô, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Bernie IBINI, 13.Brandon O’NEILL, 14.Alex BROSQUE (c), 17.David CARNEY, 18.Matt SIMON, 20.Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21.Filip HOLOSKO, 22.Sebastian RYALL, 23.Rhyan GRANT
**two to be omitted**

Ins: 3.Riley WOODCOCK (promoted), 11.Bernie IBINI (promoted); Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 16.George TIMOTHEOU, 19.George BLACKWOOD (international duty)

Central Coast Mariners squad: 1.Ivan NECEVSKI (gk), 2.Storm ROUX, 4.Jacob POSCOLIERO, 6.Blake POWELL, 7.Fabio FERREIRA, 8.Nick MONTGOMERY (c), 9.Roy O’DONOVAN, 10.Mickael TAVARES, 11.Connor PAIN, 12.Trent BUHAGIAR, 13.Kwabena APPIAH, 14.Adam BERRY, 15.Brad McDONALD, 19.Jacques FATY, 20.Paul IZZO (gk), 21.Michael NEILL, 22.Jake McGING, 25.Ryan PETERSON
**two to be omitted**

Ins: 7.Fabio FERREIRA (return from injury), 15.Brad McDONALD (promoted); Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 16.Liam Rose (international duty – 3 weeks), 23.Jake Adelson (ACL – indefinite)

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Fixture History v Sydney FC (A-League)
Matches 34 / Sydney 15 / Mariners 11 / Drawn 8
Goals Scored 52 / Goals Conceded 60
Biggest Win: Mariners 7 Sydney 2 at Central Coast Stadium, 2012/13 Round 5
Biggest Loss: Sydney 5 Mariners 1 at Central Coast Stadium, twice (2005/06 Round 11, 2014/15 Round 15)

CCM at Allianz (all A-League games incl. finals)
Matches 21 / Wins 7 / Losses 11 / Drawn 3​

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Looking forward to seeing if we can back up our second half performance. The most exciting thing for me last week was that we had a clear game plan. So we have a definite target and things we are working and adjusting so we can be a winning team.

 

[Timmah]

I loved Saturday's fightback but I'm more comfortable going into this with low expectations. I'm not expecting the same commitment and enterprise we showed in the second half against Perth but I'm happy to be surprised come Saturday if the boys stand up.

I've heard quite a few folks say WSW's awfulness masked Sydney's issues the other night... I'd be interested to know what others who watched the derby thought.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I loved Saturday's fightback but I'm more comfortable going into this with low expectations. I'm not expecting the same commitment and enterprise we showed in the second half against Perth but I'm happy to be surprised come Saturday if the boys stand up.

I've heard quite a few folks say WSW's awfulness masked Sydney's issues the other night... I'd be interested to know what others who watched the derby thought.

I thought the Wanderers were pretty good in the front third and they're only going to get better in that department once Martinez and Kusukami settle in. Their defence was abysmal though they weren't able to organise themselves and hold a line properly. Sydney definitely didn't deserve the scoreline they were disjointed for a majority of the game. A fair reflection of the game would have probably been 3-1.

 

[FFC Mariner]

At the ground, Wanderers 451 negative tactics let Sydney come on to them and they were simply awful.
Sydney should have been 3 up at half time.
Matty Simon did someone for pace over 50m for the 4th don't forget.

We won't be that bad and we have a better keeper than Redmayne.

I'd like to see a battling draw but I fear Sydney will be too good. 1-2 or the like sadly

 

[Timmah]

AWAY DAYS: Your guide to Sydney Away

This Saturday your Central Coast Mariners will head to Allianz Stadium to face Graham Arnold’s Sydney FC and we have all the info you need to enjoy a trip to away.
How to get there safely

The three main methods of transport to Allianz Stadium are: Coastal liner coaches, train or private car.

Free train ride

With the pre-purchase of a ticket to Central Coast Mariners vs. Sydney FC you can use your ticket to travel FREE on the trains anywhere between Newcastle & Central Station. From Central Station you can also get a ‘special event bus’ to Allianz Stadium.

CLICK HERE to view the specific travel details and plan your trip.

Coastal Liner

Thanks to Coastal Liner you can travel in comfort to and from Allianz Stadium with likeminded Mariners fans. There will be two pick up and drop off locations on the Central Coast. At 2pm there will be one pick up at 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah (bus stop outside the Mariners Centre of Excellence) and 2:30pm out the front of Central Coast Leagues Club.

To book please CLICK here or for more information call Coastal Liner on 4392 3049.

Car trip

If you’re planning on driving to Allianz Stadium there is parking available on Driver street for $25 per car. The travel time from Tuggerah to Allianz Stadium is approximately one hour and 35 minutes (without traffic)

Pre-game meeting point

Thinking about grabbing a drink and bite to eat before heading into Allianz Stadium?

Mariners Members & fans will be meeting at PJ Gallagher’s Irish Pub at 1 Bent Street Moore Park, 2021 from 3pm before walking down to Allianz Stadium at 4:50pm.

How to purchase tickets

We want to make as much noise as possible and get behind Paolo’s Mariners! Central Coast Mariners supporters are encouraged to sit together and buy tickets into the ‘Away Active Bay’ (Bay 3) via the Ticketek Website.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets now.

Ice Age at Allianz Stadium

There’s something for everyone planning to head down to Allianz Stadium on Saturday and Sydney FC will screen Ice Age 5 Collision Course on both big screens at Allianz Stadium prior to A-League kick-off, providing a fantastic two-for-one offer.

Gates for the match on Saturday 15 October will open at a special time of 3PM, with the screening to start at 3:10PM.

How to get home safely

Free train ride

Once the match is finished you can jump on a ‘special event bus’ with your three points and head back to Central Station. Hang onto your match day ticket as this also includes your train trip back to the Central Coast.

Coastal Liner

The Coastal Liner buses will depart from the drop off point at Allianz Stadium (intersection of Driver Ave & Macarthur Street) and commence drop offs at Central Coast Leagues Club and Bryant Drive Tuggerah.

For any more information regarding this weekend’s match against Sydney FC, please call the Central Coast Mariners on 4353 7200 or e-mail at info@ccmariners.com.au

Sauce: http://www.ccmariners.com.au/articl...at-allianz-stadium/1o4rdbbsdwjwk17j4a54i5f1nr

 

[shipwreck]

Excellent organisation

 

[scottmac]

Was watching Wilko on foxsports news and it really sunk in that we'll be playing against him this weekend. f**king hurts. Would have been f**king outstanding to have him at the back this season

 

[Timmah]

Matty's attempts to get our dander up. Pretty weak bait IMO

This time last year, Sydney FC striker Matt Simon unleashed a verbal tirade on his former club Central Coast Mariners. But ahead of Saturday's meeting of the two teams, it was the casual dismissal of his old employers that will hurt them the most.

Last year Simon slammed the administration of his former club, accusing Mariners chairman Mike Charlesworth of being out of touch with the region. With Mariners fans still coming to terms with their local hero playing against their club, Simon followed up that barb with the knockout blow, two goals off the bench that sealed a 3-1 win for Sydney FC.

His celebrations poured salt on the wound, but on the eve of facing his old club again, Simon delivered another telling blow, saying he feels nothing for Central Coast Mariners, the club he was released by and where many thought he would become a great.

Simon says he is no more excited about Saturday night's match at Allianz Stadium than he would be for a clash against Wellington, Brisbane or Newcastle.

"I don't think of it as any different to another game," Simon said on Wednesday. "Now I'm just a Sydney FC player. I'm loving my time here and I don't think of it any differently and I'm just loving my time here.

"I had many years there playing for Central Coast and, as I said in the lead-up to that game, I was a Sydney FC player and it was the first time I would play against them. It was something I never thought would happen, but it was a good night for myself and the team."

The 30-year-old striker is one of seven members of Sydney's football department who previously played or coached at Central Coast before making their way south down the Pacific Highway. Alongside Simon on the Sky Blues roster is former Mariners' captain Alex Wilkinson, goalkeeper Danny Vukovic and winger Bernie Ibini, while former Mariners coach Graham Arnold, strength and conditioning coach Andrew Clark and goalkeeping coach John Crawley occupy the dugout.

Despite the strong history they share from their days at Gosford, Simon says none have discussed their time at the Mariners this week.

"We're all Sydney FC players now and we're just looking forward to putting in a good performance on the weekend and getting a result against whoever we're playing," he said. "They've got a few players that played for our club and it would be good to see them again. I'm sure it would be a good game."

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...b-central-coast-mariners-20161012-gs0lb6.html

 

[Rowdy]

Matty , Journalist's attempt.

Simo's 'just another game' comment regarding his thoughts on playing against a former club is de rigueur for Footballer's the world over.

'Pouring salt on to the wound'
- Pfff .... more like in my eye reading that fluff.

 

[Tevor]

Yep crap article, still wonder how Simon is loving SFC so much when he is nothing but a specialist bench warmer especially since they are not in the ACL this season. Doubt the plastics will want him if Arnie moves then he will have to convince the new SFC manager he is worth the effort. Sure your living the dream Matt.

 

[nebakke]

Meh - I don't see the issue. Whether he's lost his love for our club or not, you wouldn't exactly expect him to profess it while wearing the jersey of a different team would you?
In fact i thought he was measured and respectful in how he went about those "goal celebrations" last year, fishing a hang-ten then moving on.

Again I'd be more disappointed if i was an SFC fan, that for all their money, they've still ended up having to almost purchase our success rather than develop their own - but hey, that's just me.

 

[scottmac]

He doesn't think of it as any different to other games cause as Tevor put it, he'll be on the bench and not playing just like every other game. Might have played the 10 with us last year (until someone else showed up) if he wasn't intent on raping the club in his contract negotiations.

Just another one to have left acrimoniously and gone onto...........well not much.

Actually found myself cheering fir the wanderers last week which I've never done before.
Goal 1 this season - don't finish last
Goal 2 - witness absolute capitulation of the smurfs.

 

[style_cafe]

I`m looking forward to this match with no great expectations.
Okon, has done well but he had heaps of luck & TBH we could have copped a thrashing.
Hopefully, the boys got some confidence out of the Perf game & have worked hard this week trying to plug the holes.

I hope they get a chance to watch how Japan defended in the first half last night.
That was awesome, just so disciplined in defence & hard to break down.

It`ll be an interesting duel between Roy O & Wilko.
Our 3 ex SFC player`s should lift a bit playing against their old club but I think the danger for us comes with Holosko & Carney.
Carney has the knack of doing bugger all for a lot of the game then either scoring or assisting.

I`m also looking forward to donning the Mariner`s gear for the first time this season.
COYY!!!

 

[Big Al]

Should be more about how they blew their crap season on a trip to Gosford where they couldn't beat one of the worst teams ever.

3 games last year means everyone except Syd Mariner has moved on.

 

[Rowdy]

Sure your living the dream Matt.

Your wrong !
- he IS living his dream !!!

Option A:
Hanging gyprock, slinging mud & sanding that shit all day.

OR

Option B:
Playing as a professional Footballer, travelling all over Australia & getting paid for it.

Shouldn't be too hard to figure out, after weighing up the two that one of them is a nightmare by comparison.

Simo's NOT boasting, he's just telling the truth in that ....... he IS living HIS dream !

 

[Rowdy]

In fact i thought he was measured and respectful in how he went about those "goal celebrations" last year, fishing a hang-ten then moving on..

Absolutely !

In fact 'those goal celebrations' in his wonder-game last year had NOTHING to do with them being scored against the Mariners.

The 'Hang-Loose' or 'Shaka' sign that Matty signalled with a kiss and then into the air on both his goals wasn't to stick it to his former club, it WAS a celebration for his first born, plain & simple.



His child had serious medical issues at birth and was the reason Maty and his partner were trapped for months in Hawaii, unable to fly back to Aus until Doctors gave the OK.

This dire situation, was also why Simo took months to get his fitness back - once he had returned to AUS/CCM, because of him being out for all those months with this very stressful family matter.

I'm fairly certain that in the future, whenever Simo puts the ball into the back of the net against ANY TEAM
- youll be seeing one of these:

Just 'hope to hell' its NOT this Saturday nite !
- as he played last week with setting up a nice assist & ....

... he'll be on the bench and not playing just like every other game.

.. & Im sure as shit Arnie will be giving him game time this week, vs his old club.

 

[true believer]

style's japan analogy nailed it for me . we were lucky to rescue a point against perth and the blue samurai,
but for a momentary brain fart .
no space equals holosko and bobo not running rampant.

 

[scottmac]

.. & Im sure as shit Arnie will be giving him game time this week, vs his old club.

We'll see.
With the 2 they have up front he'll need splinter extraction before he does get on the park.

 

[nebakke]

Absolutely !
.. & Im sure as shit Arnie will be giving him game time this week, vs his old club.

I dunno... I'm curious to see that actually but, there's nothing left really, of the team that they were both part of... There's what? Two players left of the squad that won the championship?
Playing Matty had a psychological advantage, when both fans and team saw someone that had played and "bled" for/with them... Now though, different team, different style... I'm not sure he gets any psychological edge out of it, so to my mind, it would really be down to your standard fitness replacement.

I'm guessing he'll be spending the evening on the bench, unless the game somehow turns quite physical... At best, it'll be something like the last 10...