R20 v 'Nux

[priorpeter]

Monty and (hopefully) Pedj back for this one, though Ollie out... Fitzgerald to come in perhaps?
There's gotta be goals in this. Wellington surely can't be looking forward to this.

Us by a bucketload.

We're doing the march again for anyone keen as well! These have been growing in popularity and this week we're doing something a little different which will really add to the atmosphere (no, not flares). This time we're meeting in Kibble Park - get there, I dare ya

 

[midfielder]

Wonders aloud how we got Thursday night and why a Thursday night game anyway...

 

[priorpeter]

Wonders aloud how we got Thursday night and why a Thursday night game anyway...

Couple of reasons. I believe the club were offered 3pm Sunday but concerns about the heat made us knock it back; Friday & Saturday's schedules were full so we end up with sunday. Also read something about the club requesting it due to fitting in better with ACL fixtures, although that doesn't kick off for about 3 weeks.

 

[Myzer]

I believe the club were offered 3pm Sunday but concerns about the heat made us knock it back; Friday & Saturday's schedules were full so we end up with sunday

Yep that is the explanation I just got from talking to FourFourTwo. Personally I think it is stupid. You cannot predict the weather that far in advance, and getting to the ground by 7pm on a Thursday is a total pain, especially if you work in Sydney.

 

[ballantyne]

All that aside, CYY!

 

[dibo]

I'm about a 25% chance of getting there, thanks to it being a Thursday.

 

[Gratis]

Heh FFA preview's prediction = 5-0

 

[adz]

Heh FFA preview's prediction = 5-0

In the first half?

 

[scoober]

In the first half?

If we reproduce the intent that we did against adelaide its a possibility, if we don't i can see us grinding a win out.

 

[true believer]

the words i want to hear are "clinical finishing"

 

[Gratis]

the words i want to hear are "clinical finishing"

exactly

theoretically we should smash them, realistically it's usually a tight one against the 'nix. either way the boys should win, and all going to plan, comfortably

 

[T]

Nix back line is missing quite a few regulars so theoretically we should win and by lots.... but as is often the case, when we are expected to win by lots we will either grind out a win or a draw

 

[Bex]

Nix back line is missing quite a few regulars so theoretically we should win and by lots.... but as is often the case, when we are expected to win by lots we will either grind out a win or a draw

That's the old Mariners T.

The new Mariners are about to thump them........ I hope

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Predicting a crowd of 78

We should smash this one, but I don't think we'll go in there cocky and stuff it up.

 

[T]

That's the old Mariners T.

The new Mariners are about to thump them........ I hope

While I tend to try and stay positive I just think back to the last time we played Syd.... dire performance

 

[Bex]

While I tend to try and stay positive I just think back to the last time we played Syd.... dire performance

I know. I was staying with my brother when that game was played. No prizes for guessing what team my brother and nephew supports. Horrible night.

 

[Gratis]

"Arnold can call upon Pedj Bojic and Nick Montgomery again after the duo missed the round 19 fixture with Brisbane Roar due to injury and suspension respectively. Oliver Bozanic will miss Thursday’s match due to the shoulder injury he sustained at Suncorp Stadium.
“The boys trained the house down today and showed that they are very fresh and ready to go,” Arnold said. “We’re at home and we’ve got to play our own way.”
“Pedj (Bojic) always recovers quickly from any slight strains, and he’s back to full fitness. Nick Montgomery is back from suspension and he looks freshened up. Oli Bozanic is out with his shoulder but we only expect that to be a 14 day injury, and other than that we are all healthy and fit.” "

 

[kevrenor]

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Venue: Bluetongue Stadium
Kick off: 7:00pm
Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones
AR1: Rodney Allen
AR2: Leigh Pigram
4th Official: Adam Gehrig
Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1HD and Sky Sports 3.
ABC Radio Coverage – 92.5 Central Coast, Grandstand Digital, Radio Sport NZ & online
Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #CCMvNIX
To purchase tickets click here
Central Coast Squad: 1. Mathew Ryan, 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Zachary Anderson, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson (c), 9. Bernie Ibini, 13. Brent Griffiths, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 15. Brad McDonald, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 17. Anthony Caceres, 18. Nick Montgomery, 19. Mitchell Duke, 20. Justin Pasfield, 21. Mile Sterjovski, 29. Nick Fitzgerald (Three to be omitted)
Ins: 4. Pedj Bojic (returns from injury), 15. Brad McDonald (promoted), 18. Nick Montgomery (returns from suspension), 29. Nick Fitzgerald (returns from Gentleman’s Agreement)
Outs: 11. Oliver Bozanic (Shoulder – 1-2 weeks)
Unavailable: Nil
Wellington Phoenix squad : Mark Paston (GK), 2. Manny Muscat, 3. Tony Lochhead; 4. Isaka Cernak; 5. Michael Boxall, 8. Paul Ifill, 10. Stein Huysegems, 11. Jeremy Brockie, 12. Tyler Boyd, 14, Ian Hogg, 16. Louis Fenton, 17. Vince Lia, 20. Glen Moss (GK), 21. Dani Sanchez, 22. Andrew Durante (C)
Ins: 3.Tony Lochhead (returns from suspension), 5. Michael Boxall (promoted)
Outs:18. Ben Sigmund (suspended), 7. Leo Bertos (injured)
Unavailable: 18. Ben Sigmund (suspended), 7. Leo Bertos (groin injury, 1 week)

 

[true believer]

Arnold can call upon Pedj Bojic and Nick Montgomery again after the duo missed the round 19 fixture with Brisbane Roar

yeah i believe we win easy with these two . no near post f'k ups with monty

 

[FFC Mariner]

Crowd will struggle to be more than 7k I reckon

Scrappy 1-0 win

Fitzy not Sterj please Arnie