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LFCMariners
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"Stars are for Champions"
So why is Champions League football for the Premiers?
Lol@ Squadrunts.
Bossed them all over the park, was great to hear Andy Harper admit it was the "second time the Mariners have outplayed the Jets this year. I know they didn't get the points last time, but that was highway robbery!"
#Consistentlybetter# FTS. FON.
So why is Champions League football for the Premiers?
Lol@ Squadrunts.
Bossed them all over the park, was great to hear Andy Harper admit it was the "second time the Mariners have outplayed the Jets this year. I know they didn't get the points last time, but that was highway robbery!"
#Consistentlybetter# FTS. FON.
Wombat
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What a fantastic performance.
Our best performance of the season. Superbly drilled and every player was excellent and played their part.
Pasfield 8. Excellent.
Pedj 8. Got done defensively a couple of times but was incredible going forward.
Rose 8. Superb.
Dutchy 7.5. So so cool.
Tesco 8.5. 3 breathtaking covering tackles in the first half alone.
Bernie 8.5. What a great game. The Scummers had nightmares trying to handle him.
Monty 7.5. Usual excellent performance.
Hutcho 7. Gave the ball away 3 times in dangerous positions but still had a good game. The pass for Olly in the first have was pure class. He had a quiet assurance and linked expertly with the back 4.
Olly 7.5. His pace and clever feet created 3 great chances. His finishing is pretty ordinary although the third shot was a good effort. I definately prefer him to Sterj.
WeeMac 7.5. Clever player. He did well but caught offside a few times.
McBreen 9. MOM. Amazing. Funnily enough he wasn't in the game for the first 10 mins and I was wondering if the bubble had burst. His game after that was fan-bloody-tastic. Real quality finish on the first goal and his intelligence with the ball is outstanding. His work rate is so impressive.
Pelle, duke and Zac all did a good job of the bench.
Mom
3pts McBreen
2pts. Tesco
1pt. Bernie.
Our best performance of the season. Superbly drilled and every player was excellent and played their part.
Pasfield 8. Excellent.
Pedj 8. Got done defensively a couple of times but was incredible going forward.
Rose 8. Superb.
Dutchy 7.5. So so cool.
Tesco 8.5. 3 breathtaking covering tackles in the first half alone.
Bernie 8.5. What a great game. The Scummers had nightmares trying to handle him.
Monty 7.5. Usual excellent performance.
Hutcho 7. Gave the ball away 3 times in dangerous positions but still had a good game. The pass for Olly in the first have was pure class. He had a quiet assurance and linked expertly with the back 4.
Olly 7.5. His pace and clever feet created 3 great chances. His finishing is pretty ordinary although the third shot was a good effort. I definately prefer him to Sterj.
WeeMac 7.5. Clever player. He did well but caught offside a few times.
McBreen 9. MOM. Amazing. Funnily enough he wasn't in the game for the first 10 mins and I was wondering if the bubble had burst. His game after that was fan-bloody-tastic. Real quality finish on the first goal and his intelligence with the ball is outstanding. His work rate is so impressive.
Pelle, duke and Zac all did a good job of the bench.
Mom
3pts McBreen
2pts. Tesco
1pt. Bernie.
true believer
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trent was MOM and got nothing from the fox team .what were they watching?
bernie got his ritelin and killed'em
macka i hope you didn't swap heskey your shirt
zwanee a couple of gems
me , i called 2 nil . and i have lots of bogans to tell about it.
MagpieMariner
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Couldn't have been, they wouldn't come near him!
Atomic
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Apparently has a gentleman's agreement with Arnie that if he scores 10 goals this season he gets a new contract. He is up to nine.
COYY!!!
FFC Mariner
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Northern Hotel in Hamilton, top pub, great food, no scum fans.
Good away support too for a change.
Good away support too for a change.
FFC Mariner
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I hope the know nothing wankers who were screaming abuse at Bernie in bays 7 & 8 last week are a bit happier with his progress learning a completely new position.
Tesco MoM for me on his 1st half alone.
Future socceroo
Tesco MoM for me on his 1st half alone.
Future socceroo
Forum Phoenix
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Agree with Wombats summation. Great "whole team" game. We are easily the most well rounded team in the division. And I just can't see any reason why we can't keep this run going. There is zero element of luck about these performances. We are playing great football, and I think Arnie is right, we aren't done yet, there's still room to keep on improving.
Early days, but really, really looking forward to Asia. I think we have the right balance and squad depth to genuinely aspire to make an impact for the first time.
FFC (nice to see you back btw) People do seem to like to get on Bernies back. He's the new Kwassie for some. Anyone who nows football knows last week for Bernie was just one of those games. Horrible for the player, painful for the fans. but everybody has them from time to time. And again, anyone who knows football also knows that the kid has talent and is improving, he still just lacks some experience/confidence which affects his decision making and is prone to psyching himself out at times. Which is pretty synonymous with many young footballers, and the last thing that will help with that is people giving him stick of they are truly interested in a successful mariners.
Tonight, without having a huge impact, he was class. It's a real credit to Arnie that he kept faith, started Bernie again and the way he bounced back. I'm not sure I would have started him again, and I would have been wrong. Probably on two fronts. Very important decision by Arnie for a player like Bernie I think. He's a great coach Arnie, and I hope he goes onto coach the socceroos again. I'm a patient man, but Holger's most recent selection policy has broken this little camels back. And having Vidmar beside him is beyond ridiculous. Who the fcku leaves Mooy and Rogic on the bench so he can pair Milligan and Thwaite as holding midifielders and have seven defenders on the field against the might of Hong Kong. Ludicrous.
Sigh.
On Bernie again,
I also thanks my son
Who sent one of those whatever they are special player messages to Bernie, basically saying to keep his chin up and that he thought he was a great player. Good lad.
We are top of the league...
say...
Early days, but really, really looking forward to Asia. I think we have the right balance and squad depth to genuinely aspire to make an impact for the first time.
FFC (nice to see you back btw) People do seem to like to get on Bernies back. He's the new Kwassie for some. Anyone who nows football knows last week for Bernie was just one of those games. Horrible for the player, painful for the fans. but everybody has them from time to time. And again, anyone who knows football also knows that the kid has talent and is improving, he still just lacks some experience/confidence which affects his decision making and is prone to psyching himself out at times. Which is pretty synonymous with many young footballers, and the last thing that will help with that is people giving him stick of they are truly interested in a successful mariners.
Tonight, without having a huge impact, he was class. It's a real credit to Arnie that he kept faith, started Bernie again and the way he bounced back. I'm not sure I would have started him again, and I would have been wrong. Probably on two fronts. Very important decision by Arnie for a player like Bernie I think. He's a great coach Arnie, and I hope he goes onto coach the socceroos again. I'm a patient man, but Holger's most recent selection policy has broken this little camels back. And having Vidmar beside him is beyond ridiculous. Who the fcku leaves Mooy and Rogic on the bench so he can pair Milligan and Thwaite as holding midifielders and have seven defenders on the field against the might of Hong Kong. Ludicrous.
Sigh.
On Bernie again,
I also thanks my son
Who sent one of those whatever they are special player messages to Bernie, basically saying to keep his chin up and that he thought he was a great player. Good lad.We are top of the league...
say...
Roy Law
Well-Known Member
Too good, simply too good; the Mariners dominated this Derby and the result was never in doubt. Minus Ryan, Rogic and Sterjovski the Mariners didn’t miss a beat as they outclassed their F3 opponents.
Newcastle started brightly enough, more than matching the Mariners with a nice blend of neat passing football or going long to the hulking Heskey. The Mariners, calmly believing in their football, gradually increased the tempo with the skill and vision of McGlinchey prominent; gradually but ominously the Mariners were pulling the Jets apart.
One marvellous run and pass from McGlinchey found Bozanic racing clear but Ollie is not what you would call lethal in front of goal and somehow lifted the chance over Nash but wide of the post; twice more he had chances to score but skewed one wrong foot right footer over the bar and when he finally did hit the target Nash saved. Bernie and Bojic were a constant threat down the right and Rose was getting room on the left. Newcastle were being overwhelmed, Goodwin their only spark. Zwaanswijk headed just wide. The Mariners went into the break having done everything but score.
It was only a matter of time til the dam wall broke; four minutes to be precise: and it was all McBreen’s goal. The veteran striker, seemingly running on football’s version of Viagra, collected the ball about 35 metres out, turned and swept a pass to the supporting Josh Rose on the left; the cross from Rose was right on the money and McBreen gleefully dispatched it first time with the right boot past the stranded Nash. Perfection can be seen in the simplest of things and this goal was simply perfect.
Newcastle had a rare foray when Heskey hit a strong shot into the side netting but Pasfield, impressive throughout, had it covered.
McGlinchey burst through on the right but couldn’t find a team mate and then Bojic made a strong run but was blocked by Regan. Newcastle then committed suicide. No player at a corner should be left unmarked so why did the Jets leave McBreen, the most dangerous goal threat, completely alone? McBreen accepted the gift with a strong downward header from McGlinchey’s corner. Thank you Newcastle, and good night.
Bozanic was replaced by Mitchell Duke after a head clash left him with a lump the size of an egg on his cheek. Hutchinson gave up possession and then, predictably fouled to try to regain the ball. From the free kick, a fair distance out, Pasfield showed wonderful hands and confidence as he plucked the shot out of the air. The Mariners looked for more, Duke was lively and persistent, Pellegrino replaced the hard working Ibini and then Michael Bridges showed sublime skill to put Goodwin through in the dying seconds but Pasfield did enough to narrow the angle and the shot went wide.
The Mariners were full value for this win, they were wonderfully sure of what they were doing, what each of their roles was; the defence gave Newcastle nothing to work with. They are really making a statement about retaining their Premiership: it will take a very good team to stop them.
MoM could have gone to almost anyone: Pasfield, Bojic, Rose, Sainsbury, McGlinchey, Ibini and Montgomery all laid claim – testimony to the level of performance and the team effort – but I will give it to McBreen, partly because of the two goals but also for his defending from the front and his willingness to chase back. He sets a work ethic standard that is an inspiration to the team.
And credit too to Arnie who has this team so impressively drilled: it was awesome to watch.
Newcastle started brightly enough, more than matching the Mariners with a nice blend of neat passing football or going long to the hulking Heskey. The Mariners, calmly believing in their football, gradually increased the tempo with the skill and vision of McGlinchey prominent; gradually but ominously the Mariners were pulling the Jets apart.
One marvellous run and pass from McGlinchey found Bozanic racing clear but Ollie is not what you would call lethal in front of goal and somehow lifted the chance over Nash but wide of the post; twice more he had chances to score but skewed one wrong foot right footer over the bar and when he finally did hit the target Nash saved. Bernie and Bojic were a constant threat down the right and Rose was getting room on the left. Newcastle were being overwhelmed, Goodwin their only spark. Zwaanswijk headed just wide. The Mariners went into the break having done everything but score.
It was only a matter of time til the dam wall broke; four minutes to be precise: and it was all McBreen’s goal. The veteran striker, seemingly running on football’s version of Viagra, collected the ball about 35 metres out, turned and swept a pass to the supporting Josh Rose on the left; the cross from Rose was right on the money and McBreen gleefully dispatched it first time with the right boot past the stranded Nash. Perfection can be seen in the simplest of things and this goal was simply perfect.
Newcastle had a rare foray when Heskey hit a strong shot into the side netting but Pasfield, impressive throughout, had it covered.
McGlinchey burst through on the right but couldn’t find a team mate and then Bojic made a strong run but was blocked by Regan. Newcastle then committed suicide. No player at a corner should be left unmarked so why did the Jets leave McBreen, the most dangerous goal threat, completely alone? McBreen accepted the gift with a strong downward header from McGlinchey’s corner. Thank you Newcastle, and good night.
Bozanic was replaced by Mitchell Duke after a head clash left him with a lump the size of an egg on his cheek. Hutchinson gave up possession and then, predictably fouled to try to regain the ball. From the free kick, a fair distance out, Pasfield showed wonderful hands and confidence as he plucked the shot out of the air. The Mariners looked for more, Duke was lively and persistent, Pellegrino replaced the hard working Ibini and then Michael Bridges showed sublime skill to put Goodwin through in the dying seconds but Pasfield did enough to narrow the angle and the shot went wide.
The Mariners were full value for this win, they were wonderfully sure of what they were doing, what each of their roles was; the defence gave Newcastle nothing to work with. They are really making a statement about retaining their Premiership: it will take a very good team to stop them.
MoM could have gone to almost anyone: Pasfield, Bojic, Rose, Sainsbury, McGlinchey, Ibini and Montgomery all laid claim – testimony to the level of performance and the team effort – but I will give it to McBreen, partly because of the two goals but also for his defending from the front and his willingness to chase back. He sets a work ethic standard that is an inspiration to the team.
And credit too to Arnie who has this team so impressively drilled: it was awesome to watch.
Roy Law
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The players:
Pasfield - all the hard work with John Crawley is paying off - was supreme with his handling; with a new contract to be negotiated perhaps we won't miss Mat Ryan quite as much as we fear.
Bojic - I think he is having his best season; he is a force to be reckoned with on the right. Yes, he gets beaten occasionally but his abilty to support play from the first minute to the last (although not quite today LOL) is an enormous aset to the team
Rose - has quietly played himself back into form; defends with disciple but gets forward a lot
Sainsbury - Wilok-esque cover defence in the first half and has a great dose of mongrel. Will one day play for Australia
Zwaanswijk - so cool, so in command; played with quiet but menacing authority
Montgomery - finally the commentators are noticing this guy; he is a tackling machine packed with hard nosed professionalism and intelligent reading of play.
Hutch - must be loving having Monty alongside - is playing with all the heart and skill as ever but there is a calmness to his play which is a real bonus. Great desire to win.
Ibini - almost flawless - tracked back, won the ball, kept the ball, ran with the ball - as I said a couple of goals and he will be impossible to leave out
Bozanic - worked hard as he always does, has good touch but will be disappointed with his finishing. That was a great chance he had early and would have set the tone for an avalanche of goals to the Mariners
McGlinchey - a combination of magician and workaholic. Incredible skills, great vision and great team ethic. A champion. Will hate to lose him
McBreen - Another two goals - a new contract guaranteed - and an inspirational leader of the team. He really is on fire, a pleasure to watch.
Duke - did well; runs for ever, like Bernie a goal or two will transform him - and he looks pretty decent already!
Pelle - looked as if he belonged - a credit to his attitude and to Arnie's coachinh
Anderson - no reason to worry when he comes on - he looks the goods.
Pasfield - all the hard work with John Crawley is paying off - was supreme with his handling; with a new contract to be negotiated perhaps we won't miss Mat Ryan quite as much as we fear.
Bojic - I think he is having his best season; he is a force to be reckoned with on the right. Yes, he gets beaten occasionally but his abilty to support play from the first minute to the last (although not quite today LOL) is an enormous aset to the team
Rose - has quietly played himself back into form; defends with disciple but gets forward a lot
Sainsbury - Wilok-esque cover defence in the first half and has a great dose of mongrel. Will one day play for Australia
Zwaanswijk - so cool, so in command; played with quiet but menacing authority
Montgomery - finally the commentators are noticing this guy; he is a tackling machine packed with hard nosed professionalism and intelligent reading of play.
Hutch - must be loving having Monty alongside - is playing with all the heart and skill as ever but there is a calmness to his play which is a real bonus. Great desire to win.
Ibini - almost flawless - tracked back, won the ball, kept the ball, ran with the ball - as I said a couple of goals and he will be impossible to leave out
Bozanic - worked hard as he always does, has good touch but will be disappointed with his finishing. That was a great chance he had early and would have set the tone for an avalanche of goals to the Mariners
McGlinchey - a combination of magician and workaholic. Incredible skills, great vision and great team ethic. A champion. Will hate to lose him
McBreen - Another two goals - a new contract guaranteed - and an inspirational leader of the team. He really is on fire, a pleasure to watch.
Duke - did well; runs for ever, like Bernie a goal or two will transform him - and he looks pretty decent already!
Pelle - looked as if he belonged - a credit to his attitude and to Arnie's coachinh
Anderson - no reason to worry when he comes on - he looks the goods.
Ancient Mariner
Well-Known Member
Me too.
Ancient Mariner
Well-Known Member
I was very impressed with Pasfield. I Just wish he would not take the balls behind his head. Mind you his hands seem to be covered in super glue.
It has been good to see the depth and the development of the youngsters. What would Melbourne or Sydney give for our coverage at the back.
And up front and in midfield Kwassie and Caceras, who we keep hearing heaps about, cannot even get a spot on the bench.
I must get along to some of the youth games to check out more of the future.
It has been good to see the depth and the development of the youngsters. What would Melbourne or Sydney give for our coverage at the back.
And up front and in midfield Kwassie and Caceras, who we keep hearing heaps about, cannot even get a spot on the bench.
I must get along to some of the youth games to check out more of the future.
style_cafe
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Great game last night!
The result was never in doubt & a fantastic team effort.
With all the comments above it just makes me think how good our coaching & support staff are.
John Crawley:- has honed Passfields obvious talents & overall performance oozed confidence & along with his quicker distribution gives confidence for next season
Arnie:- has always been a talented coach.The Mariners management just gave him the vehicle, tools & support to show what he can do.
Andrew Clarke ;_ our low injury toll over the past few seasons is mainly due to Clarkey.He has the boys at peak fitness which enables them to do what Arnie requires of them.With a full preseaon behind them players like Rogic, Sainsbury etc have really lifted to another level.
It makes me wonder could Clarkey possibly get another season or two out of Dutchy & McBreen?
If he could then Montgomery would be all smiles. A seasoned veteran pro, living the dream on the sunny central coast with another 7-8 yrs of football ahead.Geez, that must make Sheffield look pretty grim....
The result was never in doubt & a fantastic team effort.
With all the comments above it just makes me think how good our coaching & support staff are.
John Crawley:- has honed Passfields obvious talents & overall performance oozed confidence & along with his quicker distribution gives confidence for next season
Arnie:- has always been a talented coach.The Mariners management just gave him the vehicle, tools & support to show what he can do.
Andrew Clarke ;_ our low injury toll over the past few seasons is mainly due to Clarkey.He has the boys at peak fitness which enables them to do what Arnie requires of them.With a full preseaon behind them players like Rogic, Sainsbury etc have really lifted to another level.
It makes me wonder could Clarkey possibly get another season or two out of Dutchy & McBreen?
If he could then Montgomery would be all smiles. A seasoned veteran pro, living the dream on the sunny central coast with another 7-8 yrs of football ahead.Geez, that must make Sheffield look pretty grim....
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