Rd 10 Perth v CCMariners

[Gratis]

Must win. No Ferriera by the looks. Otherwise usual squad available.

Would like to see someone new in the no. 10 role but as discussed unlikely if Cac is in the shop window, and who knows he may prove the hero this game yet.

Back four I think have established themselves, with TW's comments about running 2 DM's I expect to see:
Izzo
Roux - Posc - McGing - Rose
Monty - Ascroft
Fitz - Cac - Austin
Roy'O

Whilst I would like to adjust the front 4 some when Fabio returns this structure could be effective. Monty was doing his job with aplomb so with some support at DM he can get forward a bit more, put the pressure on and even create a few things. Could provide some solidity/opportunities in one move. Here's hoping.

I'm not liking media talk like this - mainly because it's true:
"This weekend is extremely important for the Glory. They are playing at home, the health of their squad is improving and their opposition, Central Coast Mariners, are looking increasingly vulnerable." http://outside90.com/a-long-way-back-for-perth-glory-231/

This said I think we'll win. 2-1.

 

[Gratis]

A-League: Captain Nick Montgomery itching to return as ninth-placed Mariners tackle Perth
December 10, 2015 8:51am
Emma HerdCentral Coast Gosford Express Advocate

WITH one third of the A-League season behind them, Central Coast Mariners captain Nick Montgomery said it was time for his side to draw a line in the sand.

Sitting in ninth position with just one win to their names, the Mariners take on the last-placed Perth Glory on Saturday night.

They made the trip west yesterday to give themselves the best preparation possible.

“The mood’s good but confidence is lower than it should be,” Montgomery said.

“We need to work harder and find that winning formula.”

Montgomery was forced to watch the Mariners’ 5-1 loss to Melbourne City from the stands last week due to suspension and is itching to get back out there alongside his teammates.

He said they couldn’t dwell on last week’s heavy defeat.

“A week’s a long time in football, so if we can get a win this weekend and get on a run, we can easily climb the table,” he said.

Knowing the quality of players in the squad, Montgomery said the run of defeats was proving frustrating but they knew what they needed to do to turn it around.

“We’ve got to stop being naive at the back and start putting away our chances,” he said.

The Mariners are back at home on December 20 against Brisbane.

Meanwhile, defender Storm Roux is expected to play against Perth despite suffering a light concussion late in last week’s 5-1 loss to City at Gosford.

The Kiwi international has been in solid form for the Mariners and his availability is a boost.

But star attacking weapon Fabio Ferreira is still battling a hamstring injury and he will not play against Perth. The club is hopeful he will be in full training and be available for selection when the team returns home to take on Brisbane next week.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ers-tackle-perth/story-fngr8iaa-1227640158138

 

[Gratis]

On the upside Perth seem to be falling apart: https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/30329465/glory-blow-as-sidnei-sidelined/
"Perth Glory striker Sidnei Sciola has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash against Central Coast Mariners with a leg injury after collapsing to the ground at training this morning.

The 29-year-old grabbed at his right quad as he fell to the turf during routine match practice at UWA Sports Park and limped off the field.

Glory have confirmed Sciola will miss at least one week with the injury.

The injury comes at the worst possible time for the bottom side, which are hosting three matches in the space of seven days and are already short on goal scoring options.

Sciola was the club’s equal leading scorer, alongside midfielder Gyorgy Sandor, with two goals this A-League season.
Perth have found the net just once in their past six matches – a goal from Sciola in last month’s 5-1 thrashing from Melbourne City – and will firm as wooden spoon favourites if they lose to the Mariners for the second time this season.

Former captain Michael Thwaite berated Sciola while he lay on the ground in an incident that prompted an immediate end to training.

The West Australian understands Sciola had mentioned a concern with his right leg in the minutes leading up to the mishap.

Socceroos debutant Josh Risdon trained away from the main group and is no certainty to return to his regular position at right back against Central Coast.:

 

[nebakke]

We seem to have a recent history of playing them into form, and them playing us into form... So what happens when neither team is on-form?

 

[rbakersmith]

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners
nib Stadium, Perth

Kick-Off: 6:40 PM (Local) (9:40 PM (AEDT))
Referee: Ben Williams
Assistant Referee 1: Josh Mannella
Assistant Referee 2: Owen Goldrick
Fourth Official: David Bruce

TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 9.30pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand)
Radio Broadcast: 720 ABC Perth, 92.5 ABC Central Coast, ABC Local Radio WA, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live.

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #PERvCCM

To purchase tickets visit www.aleague.com.au/tickets

Perth Glory squad: 1.Ante COVIC (gk), 2.Alex GRANT, 3.Marc WARREN, 5.Antony GOLEC, 7, Gyorgy SANDOR, 10.Nebojsa MARINKOVIC, 11.Richard GARCIA (c), 12.Jerrad TYSON (gk), 13.Diogo FERREIRA, 14.Chris HAROLD, 15.Hagi GLIGOR, 17.Diego CASTRO, 18.Mitch OXBORROW, 19.Josh RISDON, 23.Michael THWAITE, 24.Jamal REINERS, 29.Aryn WILLIAMS
**one to be omitted**
Ins: 2.Alex GRANT (promoted), 28.Joe KNOWLES (promoted), 29.Aryn WILLIAMS (returns from suspension)
Outs: 25.Jacob COLLARD (omitted), 16.Sidnei SCIOLA (quad – 1 week)
Unavailable: 6.Dino DJULBIC (ankle - 6 weeks), 8.Ruben ZADKOVICH (knee - indefinite), 19.Josh RISDON (thigh - 1 week), 20.Guyon FERNANDEZ (hamstring - 1 week)

Central Coast Mariners squad: 1.Paul IZZO (GK), 2.Storm ROUX, 3.Josh ROSE, 4.Jacob POSCOLIERO, 5.Harry ASCROFT, 6.Mitch AUSTIN, 8.Nick MONTGOMERY (c), 9.Roy O’DONOVAN, 10.Anthony CACERES, 11.Nick FITZGERALD,15.Matthew SIM, 16.Liam ROSE, 19.Josh BINGHAM, 20.Anthony KALIK, 22.Jake McGING, 23.Tomislav USKOK, 24.Jake ADELSON, 40.Tom HEWARD-BELLE
**two to omitted**
Ins: 8.Nick MONTGOMERY (return from suspension), 20.Anthony KALIK (promoted), 24.Jake ADELSON (promoted)
Outs: 21.Michael NEILL (not selected)
Unavailable: 7.Fabio FERREIRA (hamstring - 1 week), 18.Glen TRIFIRO (back - 3 weeks)

 

[FFC Mariner]

The losing away run ends this week. You watch. We are due and this will be the game

 

[midfielder]

Spoon battle

 

[BrisRecky]

We will kick the snot out em and send Kenny Lowe off to centrelink

 

[FFC Mariner]

Glory to make a "major announcement" tomorrow. CEO and Lowe to front up.

No obvious rumours but player announcement?

Moss as technical director?

 

[Gratis]

Maybe they've got a new goalkeeper and cb

 

[Forum Phoenix]

They're in dire shape. Thankfully (barring $) our set of problems are very different. I like Lowe, but they're a mess. I expect them to get stuck in and be overly physical, hope we're prepared for that.
We should win. Be nice to win a game again, especially an away game

 

[scoober]

Glory to make a "major announcement" tomorrow. CEO and Lowe to front up.

No obvious rumours but player announcement?

Moss as technical director?

Andy Keogh as a guest player apparently.

 

[Wombat]

Maybe the back four should be.....

Posco McGing Ascroft Rose

 

[Coach]

Looking at the squad announced and the FB photo I'm expecting a shake up. This is the coaches waterloo so to speak. I think he is getting close to blinking as the pressure mounts, we will see if major changes to structure and player positioning occurs, if so, and we get beaten, then the pressure from supporters, players, staff and Charlesworth will become suffocating for Walmsley and Hutch.

 

[Big Al]

Stick with it coach. Don't waste your time playing that style against the good teams then don't follow through against the weaker ones.

Remember we own Perth. They are scared after already being our victims.

Got Monty back so should be no dramas. Only prob is leaving the Fab at home but that's how confident we are

 

[Rowdy]

ATTACK - ATTACK - ATTACK

 

[Wombat]

Don't forget to then DEFEND-DEFEND-DEFEND.........

COYY 3.1 Mariners.

I put money on us and Aldo (big fight tomorrow) and expect to collect on both.

 

[Coach]

Its become laughable. Put the defence to the sword then drop the lot! No posco, mcging, neill.

 

[sydmariner]

http://live.shwidget.com/streaming/...otball-australia-hyundai-a-league-203040.html

 

[nogbad]

Sim playing full back? Seems a big of a strange back four.