The Melbourne City Thread

[NMFCMUFC]

Your an imbecile.

He is doing a remarkable job and the steady focused coach we need to create that culture we want.

Love the staff at our club.

Better than the circus going on down the road.

Bunch of amateurs.

so easy to wind up its HILARIOUS.

 

[Roos4eva]

Great to see AAMI Park is such a fortress for us.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

 

[Norfolk & Clew]

PISS OFF YA MUPPET!

Yeah great fortress we have! Well against Victory anyway!

Damn we miss Fred!

 

[rizzo]

Paul Reid looks certain to sign

 

[dascman03]

Things I learned tonight:

1) We played very well, particularly without Babalj and Fred. Van't Schip's tactical adaptability is first class, he really does get the best out of players in multiple positions.

2) Alex Terra and Aziz Behich are terrible finishers.

3) Maycon runs lots unnecessarily.

4) Jason Hoffman does a fair bit that's good, but he does more that's crap, I think. I really don't see the appeal in him.

5) Brendan Hamill has cost us too many goals. I'm sure he will turn out to be a terrific player, but he really does switch off at critical times. He was responsible for Archie's chip in the derby, he defended dumbly against Van Dijk against Adelaide, and now tonight, he completely switched off for Kwasnik's goal.

6) Even though we lost, we will be difficult to beat, home or away, if we keep playing like that. Although I fear we may retreat into our shells against the Roar after playing so well tonight and then losing at the death.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

I loved the set-up tonight. Babalj is extremely promising but he also makes us very predictable at times. Tonight we had Williams, Terra and even Hoffman interchanging with each other up front and more importantly, we played the ball on the ground. We would have won that game nine times out of ten, unfortunately this was the 10th time where the opposition keeper was fantastic and we switched off for ten seconds at the end.

Shattering but it's very hard to not be ecstatic with the display.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

5) Brendan Hamill has cost us too many goals. I'm sure he will turn out to be a terrific player, but he really does switch off at critical times. He was responsible for Archie's chip in the derby, he defended dumbly against Van Dijk against Adelaide, and now tonight, he completely switched off for Kwasnik's goal.

His needless run forward cost us the first Perth goal too, as he lost possession and then left Behich to deal with Smeltz.

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

Mixed emotions tonight! I was very happy with the way we played, just couldn't ****ing finish things off. I jokingly said to my mate that we'd probably end up conceding late and losing, just so ****ing typical.

Ryan was good but we really should've put a few past him so it's frustrating to not even get a point from it. Hopefully get a result on Saturday with Reid likely available.

 

[Contador]

His needless run forward cost us the first Perth goal too, as he lost possession and then left Behich to deal with Smeltz.

No, central defenders running forward is an important part of the system, and he sees the opportunities very well. Sarkies had to fill in for him and completely misjudged a tackle to let Perth through.

Anyway, awesome performance tonight. If we play like that we can finish top 2/3.

 

[Roos4eva]

I loved the set-up tonight. Babalj is extremely promising but he also makes us very predictable at times. Tonight we had Williams, Terra and even Hoffman interchanging with each other up front and more importantly, we played the ball on the ground. We would have won that game nine times out of ten, unfortunately this was the 10th time where the opposition keeper was fantastic and we switched off for ten seconds at the end.

Shattering but it's very hard to not be ecstatic with the display.

My thoughts exactly.

JVS made all the tactical changes I wanted to see, plus more.

For all the positives that came out of it, I think Dugandzic is struggling, and the less said about Maycon, the better, but overall, really pleased, and we'll beat Brisbane with Reid and playing like that again.

 

[krisholio14]

Most frustrated i've ever been at a football game.

 

[Norfolk & Clew]

Guys, get around www.mhfcsupporters.com

 

[Roos4eva]

Already on there mate, great forum.

 

[dascman03]

We've officially signed Andrew Redmayne as our potential long-term goalkeeper. Anyone seen much of him? I love how virtually all of our signings are made with an eye on the future. The club's in good hands

 

[that_dood]

He has a good reputation, but has been a number two for a fair while now. Will be interesting to see how he goes when he eventually is playing week in week out.

Will Bolton retire this season? Still been one of the best keepers in the league.

 

[S for September]

Yeah pretty sure Bolton is done after this season. Will probably get in to the media, considering he's already been doing stuff with fox, and radio on SEN. Probably a goalkeeper coach as well.

 

[that_dood]

His work with Fox has been pretty ordinary IMO. Doesn't seem to be a natural media guy.

 

[S for September]

Yeah I agree to an extent, doesn't seem to stop them though.

 

[AJ_2000]

Massive game at Wellington today. A win would draw us level with the roar in 2nd place.

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

Bloody hell, worst start possible. Poor defending by Behich, should've been able to clear that easily.

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

Terra! Nice play by Germano and good finish as well. Back in it now.

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

FFS, over now. Back to the pack we go, very frustrating.

 

[checkraiseulite]

Pathetic effort put in today. Next week will be huge for our season obviously.

 

[Aucklander]

Fantastic performance by Wellington. 13k+ at the ground = a very good crowd.