Russia 2018 World Cup - AFC Qualifiers

[Retro Jet]

Krygy Kents 1 v Peoples Front of Jordan 0
(or is that the Jordanian Peoples Front??)

Back top o' the group (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Group_ B) peeps and Jordan in 2nd place on that god forsaken 2nd place (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Rankin g_of_runner-up_teams) table.
Nice direct swap there.

[leftrightout]

Burns was really brought back to the pack because of the ground. The slow pitch/long grass made it very hard to use his biggest weapon, his speed.

Second half was definitely no effort put in, job was done. Troisi didn't look happy to be on at all!

I thought Luongo was good in 1st half. He and Mooy did a great job. Was a major difference in the second half when they both went off, there was a big hole with nobody in it between Jedinak and Cahill!

[Retro Jet]

Burns was really brought back to the pack because of the ground. The slow pitch/long grass made it very hard to use his biggest weapon, his speed.

Second half was definitely no effort put in, job was done. Troisi didn't look happy to be on at all!

I thought Luongo was good in 1st half. He and Mooy did a great job. Was a major difference in the second half when they both went off, there was a big hole with nobody in it between Jedinak and Cahill!

Timor Leste 0 v Saudi Arabia 10 (0-4 HT)
Errr...they certainly didn't take the foot off the pedal.

[Retro Jet]

Kyrgyzstan showing us how to do it....
Jordan = Pretenders.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0HRR4pUYAc

Stuff you Utoob....removing my vid.
Try this...still got the turn :thumbsup:
And how about that commentary?

[Bon]

Bloody hell.. What a goal..

[hawk]

kryg v Jordan, we play bangas could go top in 4 days

fk truth ay

[boz-monaut]

the fact we weren't already top of this group is a national embarrassment

the remaining games against Tajikistan and Jordan will probably be held in Adelaide and Melbourne - though the Jordan game could go anywhere if it's going to be a dead rubber

[belchardo]

Bloody hell.. What a goal..

fantastic turn.

[Retro Jet]

Oh Wiki...you don't often get it wrong...at least on the football stats.
Bangladesh with the big (Q)?? :wtf:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Group_ B

[belchardo]

Oh Wiki...you don't often get it wrong...at least on the football stats.
Bangladesh with the big (Q)?? :wtf:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Group_ B

come on, it's a FIFA organised tournament. anything can happen if the right people are paid off.

[Retro Jet]

Oh Wiki...you don't often get it wrong...at least on the football stats.
Bangladesh with the big (Q)?? :wtf:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Group_ B


come on, it's a FIFA organised tournament. anything can happen if the right people are paid off.

:lol:

I finally got around to watching 'Played' the other night.
Every time I saw bin Hammam I wanted to see those smiling pearly whites obliterated.
The smiling assassin.

[boz-monaut]

Oh Wiki...you don't often get it wrong...at least on the football stats.
Bangladesh with the big (Q)?? :wtf:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28AFC%29#Group_ B

if you read the bit where it says '(Q) Qualified to the phase indicated' underneath the table then it might make sense

[hawk]

Qual for the 3rd division shocking asia trophy phase

[belchardo]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/20/sydney-chosen-to-host-socceroos-crucial-2018-world-cup-qualifier

Aus v Jordan to be played in Sydney, 29 March
Aus v Tajiks to be played in Adelaide, 24 March

[Imyourhero]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZL9wS8TTxg
Has played for Greece but has switched to Socceroos availability.

[Retro Jet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZL9wS8TTxg
Has played for Greece but has switched to Socceroos availability.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/02/25/giannou-joins-guangzhou-rf-he-eyes-maiden-socceroos-call

This bloke is 'on Ange's radar' apparently but has to be a starter in 2016.
A natural striker...something we haven't had since...shit, I don't know when? Dukes?
Potential to be a legend in the Green & Gold.

[Grimario]

He's been named in the squad.

Antonis, Burns, Cahill, Federici, Geria, Gersbach, Giannou, Ikonomidis, Jedinak, Kruse, Langerak, Leckie, Luongo, McGowan, Milligan, Mooy, Risdon, Rogic, Ryan, Sainsbury, Smith, Spiranivic, Wright

[Retro Jet]

He's been named in the squad.

Antonis, Burns, Cahill, Federici, Geria, Gersbach, Giannou, Ikonomidis, Jedinak, Kruse, Langerak, Leckie, Luongo, McGowan, Milligan, Mooy, Risdon, Rogic, Ryan, Sainsbury, Smith, Spiranivic, Wright

Anyone see Rogic's last minute winner from this morning v Kilmarnock? FMD!! Goal seeking missile!!
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/03/20/brilliant-rogic-goal-sends-celtic-clear-top

The Coastie can bang 'em in like that for the Green n Gold when ever he wants.

Permanent UToob clip:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2sHxZ-fWhQ

[boz-monaut]

for anyone keen on watching the game against Tajikistan on Thursday, Lowlands Bowlo has a thing on with $10 burgers


I recommend The Colonel ('bluegrass state' fried chicken burger) and Royal with Cheese (113.4 g beef with double cheese)

[evolution]

for anyone keen on watching the game against Tajikistan on Thursday, Lowlands Bowlo has a thing on with $10 burgers


I recommend The Colonel ('bluegrass state' fried chicken burger) and Royal with Cheese (113.4 g beef with double cheese)

The Baconater is a thing of beauty IMO

[hawk]

can we bring the confederate flag. Pretty sure that will be aussies next flag, damn northerners

[belchardo]

new kits for Thursday

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/o/1/7/m/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gno05b.png/1458603904189.jpg

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/o/1/7/l/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gno05b.png/1458603904189.jpg

thoughts? I don't mind the blue, not so sure about the gold shirt, doesn't seem to work as well, and the badge looks a bit odd.

[belchardo]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/di/library/Football_Australia/b0/9a/nike-and-ffa-unveil-new-caltex-socceroos-and-westfield-matildas-playing-strip_sp0uzv567urh1ha7b9qrndruk.jpg?t=-1689951429

not sure about the gold shorts.

[GazFish35]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/di/library/Football_Australia/b0/9a/nike-and-ffa-unveil-new-caltex-socceroos-and-westfield-matildas-playing-strip_sp0uzv567urh1ha7b9qrndruk.jpg?t=-1689951429

not sure about the gold shorts.

part of the FIFA "block colours" kit guidelines that only big nations can ignore.

FFS how hard id Gold shirt, Green shorts, White socks

[pv4]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeHGVO1W4AELkCI.jpg

The shirt is simple and nice. Not outstanding but nice.

I prefer green shorts but obviously we've caved to FIFA demands to have the one-shade kit.

Which then makes no sense why we've mismatched socks on either kit. It looks ridiculous. Should of went the full hog and gone gold socks for home, blue for away.

Away kit is nice and simple. Would have preferred green to blue though, but not the worlds biggest issue. Cue MFKFC raging about gypo colours though.

[pv4]

part of the FIFA "block colours" kit guidelines that only big nations can ignore.

Germany didn't ignore it for the last WC.

All nations are starting to come around.

Will be interesting to see if FIFA make Croatia have red/white checked shorts, or if they make Brazil not have blue shorts & white socks, though.

[pv4]

Kit from the side

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeHM2MfWAAIoo6O.jpg

[boz-monaut]

I like how the Fairfax paper's headline quotes some flog on twitter calling it a crime against humanity

not a fan of the kit itself though - the diagonal stripey crap and lines on the collar, along with the canary yellow shorts aren't to my liking

[MFKS]

Why the **** do we insist on Gypo colours for the away kit

FMD

As for the home kit

All yellow looks Aids

[GazFish35]

Looks like EA sports FIFA has had more say than the FIFA mobsters from Zurich

[belchardo]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-23/adelaide-oval-playing-surface-not-as-good-as-expected/7271446?section=sport

Ange not too impressed with the pitch for tomorrow.

[Jeterpool]

Banned talking tonight? Is it on delay?

[Jetmaster]

Dunno what's worse....the pitch or the strip?

[Jeterpool]

I can add a third.

Their defence

[Jetmaster]

Fourth... Leckie's finishing.

[Jeterpool]

Fourth... Leckie's finishing.

:rof:

[MFKS]

This striker we got on their tonight


Seriously

I have never seen a side dominate to the extent we have and the striker has been anonymous for the most part

[lquiquer]

This striker we got on their tonight


Seriously

I have never seen a side dominate to the extent we have and the striker has been anonymous for the most part

And their keeper is no Lev Yashin either!!!.....

[MFKS]

Case closed

FMD

Jets Marquee he is

:brrr:

[Jeterpool]

Geez! Even leckie would have buried that one, Giannou

[Jeterpool]

My brother has a bet on 6-0 score. He's loving thus

[Jeterpool]

When was the last time, aside from u 10s, that you saw a defender taking a goal kick?

[Jetmaster]

Ex Jets 3....Ex Gypos 3

[weston]

Ex Jets 3....Ex Gypos 3

Took me a minute to remember who the other ex jet was besides Burns.

[Grimario]

This striker we got on their tonight


Seriously

I have never seen a side dominate to the extent we have and the striker has been anonymous for the most part

Were you even watching the game? He won both penalties and got another assist or two to go with his poachers goal (unless it was credited to Rogic, couldn't tell if it went over at the ground).

He was excellent.

[plague]

How bad was Mooy.
cc: MFKS

[Premy]

Were you even watching the game? He won both penalties and got another assist or two to go with his poachers goal (unless it was credited to Rogic, couldn't tell if it went over at the ground).

He was excellent.

Yep.
He was also busy in defense and forced plenty of turn overs, winning the ball high up the pitch in dangerous positions. I must admit that sitter he put on to the post was disappointing he should have buried that. However he looks sharp and hungry, that turn and hit on the left was a goal if its a yard either side of the keeper. Keen to see if Ange starts him against Jordan, how old is he again? 26?

[Premy]

Brad Smith and McGowan were impressive. Trying not to get carried away due to the opposition, but you can only play against what is in front of you and both put their best foot forward.

Smith had a couple of wayward crosses which is unusual for him from what I've seen when his playing for Liverpool.

[hawk]

why do these gutlees twats always have to wait for a stretcher. tajcvntistan

[MFKS]

How bad was Mooy.
cc: MFKS

Yep that good that Rogic in 10 mins could show exactly why he should be starting ahead of Mooy every game.

Imagine how good Rogic would have went if given as much space as we got in the first half??

[MFKS]

Were you even watching the game? He won both penalties and got another assist or two to go with his poachers goal (unless it was credited to Rogic, couldn't tell if it went over at the ground).

He was excellent.

Watch the game again

Australia dominated

From Minute 1 to minute 90

He should have been involved in much more against a piss weak opponent

Put him against stronger opposition ?? Why so he going to make me look right


Max Vieri Again

The bloke isn't it. And won't be it

[Premy]

Come on Member.

Australia wins 2-0 and you would be whinging that we should have done more.

Australia wins 7-0 and you're whinging that we should have been better.

Just learn how to enjoy something already :banghead:

[MFKS]

Come on Member.

Australia wins 2-0 and you would be whinging that we should have done more.

Australia wins 7-0 and you're whinging that we should have been better.

Just learn how to enjoy something already :banghead:

It's not about whinging for the sake of it.

That opponent blast night was pathetic

7-0 was a bad result.

Reality is we should have won by much more.

Just calling a spade a spade

The scoreboard never done justice to the disparity between the sides

We should have won with a double digit score

That's a par score against a side that offered as much as they did

[Premy]

It's not about whinging for the sake of it.

That opponent blast night was pathetic

7-0 was a bad result.

Reality is we should have won by much more.

Just calling a spade a spade

The scoreboard never done justice to the disparity between the sides

We should have won with a double digit score

That's a par score against a side that offered as much as they did

Whilst I don't necessarily disagree try to remember that they had 11 men behind the ball for most art of that game. It can get crowded and become very difficult and frustrating to break down a team like that.
Last night we showed good patients and discipline. How often have we seen the same thing happened against a Jordan or Qatar to only be scored against on the counter and we find ourselves chasing the game.

Put into perspective last night was a good experiment along with a important result.

[Imyourhero]

Watch the game again

Australia dominated

From Minute 1 to minute 90

He should have been involved in much more against a piss weak opponent

Put him against stronger opposition ?? Why so he going to make me look right


Max Vieri Again

The bloke isn't it. And won't be it

Fair enough to MFKS, he can have his opinion just like everyone.
Despite the opponent the multiple assists, important team play AND theoretically scoring a goal (Rogic's didn't actually cross the line before Giannou finished it), I feel pretty confident that Ange wouldn't agree with MFKS' assessment and that we will be seeing Giannou play plenty in the future.

[MFKS]

If Barcelona only beat the Cooks Hill U12s by 16-0 by my counts they have still played like busted arseholes

The 3 points was in the bag as soon as the Soccerroos got off the bus at the ground. Question was always by how many

You can try and find positives in that game but reality is there is **** all. We were not tested at all

Whether they parked the bus is irrelevant. We had no trouble playing through them. The space and defensive pressure was ridiculous

Ange could have played against orange cones who probably would have put up more of a fight

[plague]

I tend to agree with the Member in that the blokes finishing was pretty poor.
Overall thought his team play was good, but you can't ignore the fact he missed that sitter and had some pretty poor shots in good positions.


What I don't agree with him on is the fact he said nice things about a gypo.

Shane Member, shame.

[Imyourhero]

When it comes to a qualifying game I personally don't care whether we're tested or not, I just want to see the 3 points.
If Barcelona were playing Cooks Hill U12s in a champions league semi final would they be happy to get a 16-0 win and into the final or upset that they weren't tested enough?

[Imyourhero]

Moving on though. What combination of midfielders would we like to see? Rogic, Luongo, Jedi?

[MFKS]

I tend to agree with the Member in that the blokes finishing was pretty poor.
Overall thought his team play was good, but you can't ignore the fact he missed that sitter and had some pretty poor shots in good positions.


What I don't agree with him on is the fact he said nice things about a gypo.

Shane Member, shame.

I take it from that you won't argue Rogic is a better player than Mooy and that is your begrudging way of saying that I am right???

Korp Kuhn mahk mahk Plague

[MFKS]

When it comes to a qualifying game I personally don't care whether we're tested or not, I just want to see the 3 points.
If Barcelona were playing Cooks Hill U12s in a champions league semi final would they be happy to get a 16-0 win and into the final or upset that they weren't tested enough?

Qualifying games should be testing us.

That they don't just shows how weak the Asian Confederation is that we have to wait to next Rd to play a Japan Korea Iran etc and get tested

Then let's not even look at how other rival Confederation s have to earn spot at WC

Basically we just have to rock up to the grounds and we are more or less there

Shows why the AFC disappoints every WC

[plague]

I take it from that you won't argue Rogic is a better player than Mooy and that is your begrudging way of saying that I am right???

Nah.

After the gypo goes a few games the full 90 and gives us the level Mooy has shown I'll be able to compare the 2. Last night gypo got to sit in the 18 yard box and ping away. They were good finishes mind, but it's a 90 game yeah?

Maybe put the gypo at striker and keep Mooy.

[lquiquer]

Has it been mentioned anywhere that we are already qualified for next round (even if we loose to Jordan)...???... Indeed even if we loose Tuesday we are assured to finish in the 4 best second placed..... :yay:

[Jetmaster]

Still important to get top spot though.

[lquiquer]

Still important to get top spot though.

Why?..... Third round is 2 groups of six so we will get 2 big guns anyway

[boz-monaut]

Has it been mentioned anywhere that we are already qualified for next round (even if we loose to Jordan)...???... Indeed even if we loose Tuesday we are assured to finish in the 4 best second placed..... :yay:

because it's not actually the case

we're on 12 points from our games against the top four teams in our group

Syria also have 12, UAE and North Korea have 10 and Iraq have 9

if Jordan beat us, and the four teams listed above all win, three will have more than 12 points, Iraq will be on 12

our goal difference without Bangladesh is only +12, Iraq are on +6

in simple terms, if we lose 0-3 on Tuesday and Iraq beat Viet Nam 4-0 (as well as UAE, North Korea winning, with Syria not losing) then we are out of the World Cup

go put $10 on a multi-bet of all that happening - then if we're eliminated you'll have all that money to wipe away the anger

[lquiquer]

because it's not actually the case

we're on 12 points from our games against the top four teams in our group

Syria also have 12, UAE and North Korea have 10 and Iraq have 9

if Jordan beat us, and the four teams listed above all win, three will have more than 12 points, Iraq will be on 12

our goal difference without Bangladesh is only +12, Iraq are on +6

in simple terms, if we lose 0-3 on Tuesday and Iraq beat Viet Nam 4-0 (as well as UAE, North Korea winning, with Syria not losing) then we are out of the World Cup

go put $10 on a multi-bet of all that happening - then if we're eliminated you'll have all that money to wipe away the anger

Whaou Boz.... :thumbsup:.... Ils all clear and simple really

[MFKS]

because it's not actually the case

we're on 12 points from our games against the top four teams in our group

Syria also have 12, UAE and North Korea have 10 and Iraq have 9

if Jordan beat us, and the four teams listed above all win, three will have more than 12 points, Iraq will be on 12

our goal difference without Bangladesh is only +12, Iraq are on +6

in simple terms, if we lose 0-3 on Tuesday and Iraq beat Viet Nam 4-0 (as well as UAE, North Korea winning, with Syria not losing) then we are out of the World Cup

go put $10 on a multi-bet of all that happening - then if we're eliminated you'll have all that money to wipe away the anger

**** putting money in that.

If we lose to Jordan at home we don't deserve to go through to the next round anyway

Some excuses can be offered up losing away to them

But to lose at home is a lynching offence.

[parksey]

This striker we got on their tonight


Seriously

I have never seen a side dominate to the extent we have and the striker has been anonymous for the most part

he got four assists champ, and had a goal incorrectly given to rogic.

no excuses for that miss though, jeez.

[MFKS]

he got four assists champ, and had a goal incorrectly given to rogic.

no excuses for that miss though, jeez.

Yep and even Sam Gallagher and Cameron Watson would have looked OK out there last night

Your point is what??

Apart from Leckie he was the worst on the park for us last night

[Beeen]

I would argue mooy a better player than Rogic member. Rogic doesn't last 90 minutes without completely blowing out his arse.

[Jetmaster]

Yep and even Sam Gallagher and Cameron Watson would have looked OK out there last night

Your point is what??

Apart from Leckie he was the worst on the park for us last night

Wake up ....was his debut and did very well. Give him a few games at least.

Leckie is shit....cant see why Harper spunks over him.

[parksey]

Yep and even Sam Gallagher and Cameron Watson would have looked OK out there last night

Your point is what??

Apart from Leckie he was the worst on the park for us last night

well, you said he was anonymous.

four assists, hit the post, put the ball in the back of the net and generally was quite lively; not exactly what i'd call anonymous.

also i quite liked the all yellow kit on tv, looked the goods.

[furns]

Wake up ....was his debut and did very well. Give him a few games at least.

This ffs
At least give him a few games before he gets chucked in the same category as Scott McDonald

[plague]

This ffs
At least give him a few games before he gets chucked in the same category as Scott McDonald


it is interesting to contrast the way Postecoglou has dealt with (relative) unknowns on debut and blokes who missed out like Mclaren with the way Miller talks about guys like Cooper/Lundy etc recently.

[belchardo]

game tonight. giddy up.

[plague]

What time is kick off ****ings?

[belchardo]

fox starts at 7, so kick off is probably 8pm.

[plague]

fox starts at 7, so kick off is probably 8pm.

Cheers.

[Bon]

And apparently coverage starts at 8:30 on SBS..

[furns]

And apparently coverage starts at 8:30 on SBS..
Yep - half hour show to lead into their delayed coverage of the game. Kickoff will be 9pm on SBS

[belchardo]

so is this the "dumb enough to pay for fox so can talk about it live" thread, or the "hanging onto the glory days with SBS on delay" thread?

for the record, I'm in the former.

[belchardo]

also - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/29/socceroos-give-90000-to-indigenous-football-in-australia

good work socceroos.

[Jetmaster]

Ok...so what has to happen for us to miss out on qualifying. Apart from losing of course.

[MFKS]

So exactly what blackmail material has Leckie got on Ange ??

It must be ****ing top shelf stuff whatever it is

[belchardo]

Field is atrocious. Has it been raining in sydney or just league/rugby tearing it up?

[MFKS]

Yeah but listen to the excuses for the Aussies from Hill and Harper.

Like FFS most of these blokes play or have played in Europe.

They never train or play on wet pitches before and learn to select the appropriate shoes and studs for the surface and condition of it??

FFS
Don't they walk the pitch pregame and warm up on the ****ing thing to get an idea what it is like before the game??

[lquiquer]

Ok...so what has to happen for us to miss out on qualifying. Apart from losing of course.

From Boz

we're on 12 points from our games against the top four teams in our group

Syria also have 12, UAE and North Korea have 10 and Iraq have 9

if Jordan beat us, and the four teams listed above all win, three will have more than 12 points, Iraq will be on 12

our goal difference without Bangladesh is only +12, Iraq are on +6

in simple terms, if we lose 0-3 on Tuesday and Iraq beat Viet Nam 4-0 (as well as UAE, North Korea winning, with Syria not losing) then we are out of the World Cup

However we just scored :yay:

[belchardo]

Timmy!

[plague]

the mooy/rogic combo is garbage.

[plague]

Kruse has been good. Good finish by Mooy.
Looks like rogic is the weak link

[baldrick]

Kruse has been good.

I'm not the biggest Robbie Kruse fan, but gee he's playing well

[MFKS]

Fingers crossed now we draw Thailand in the next Rd

Sounds like a great away day

[MFKS]

Now all you blokes who speculated that we could possibly get knocked out tonight time to accept you have no idea.

These teams from the Gulf are ****ed as soon as they leave home

Throw in time difference jrt lag etc and minimal preperation and they are even worse

Fingers crossed we draw a few in the next round.

Home games are a guaranteed 3 points

[Jetmaster]

I'm with the member...how does Leckie get a start? He is shocking at national level. Harps loves him though as "the goals will come".

Been saying that for 2 years.

[MFKS]

Draw for the next round is on the 12 th April in Malaysia

[hawk]

We have dropped our bundle over there in the past.

We are lightning tonight and wtf is risdon doing there.

[baldrick]

Now all you blokes who speculated that we could possibly get knocked out tonight time to accept you have no idea.

These teams from the Gulf are ****ed as soon as they leave home

Throw in time difference jrt lag etc and minimal preperation and they are even worse

Fingers crossed we draw a few in the next round.

Home games are a guaranteed 3 points

I seem to remember a home game against Iran that didn't go so well. Worst night of football ever.

[baldrick]

Yes, I went there.

[lquiquer]

Draw for the next round is on the 12 th April in Malaysia

Wouldn't mind a game in Japan in March next year .......could then go skiing for a week :thumbsup:

[MFKS]

Wouldn't mind a game in Japan in March next year .......could then go skiing for a week :thumbsup:

I just waiting to this draw done to see if we get Thailand away

If we do I am working around that before booking my next trip to LoS

Seen the stadium they play at

You can see it from the freeway into Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi

Looks old school insane

Reckon it be great spending 2 weeks there around a match

[MFKS]

Yeah that Rogic is shit Plague

Really shit

[belchardo]

I seem to remember a home game against Iran that didn't go so well. Worst night of football ever.

Seem to recall a fairly crucial loss to iraq in 2007 in the asian cup too.

Did leckie just push timmy under the ball for a header?

Nice work for the fourth.

[plague]

Wouldn't mind a game in Japan in March next year .......could then go skiing for a week :thumbsup:

have done an away day in yokohama with Marcus from Melbourne and Benny O'Neill (before he turned gypo).
Cannot recommend highly enough the japanese football experience.

[plague]

Yeah that Rogic is shit Plague

Really shit


i think its great he finally made a run into the box.
good for him.

[belchardo]

Kudos to the ref so far, has done a good job letting the game flow.

[MFKS]

Is it just me or has Mooys set pieces these last two game been completely below the standards he dishes up for Heart??

[plague]

Is it just me or has Mooys set pieces these last two game been completely below the standards he dishes up for Heart??

agree.

[belchardo]

Risdon should go back to wearing purple. Green and gold doesn't seem to suit him.

[MFKS]

Plague by your definition Mooy should have been sent for that tackle.


No different to Boogaards

[MFKS]

That's a red

FMD

[belchardo]

Hey kris griffiths-jones - that's a red card!!!

That's a terrible tackle. Third worst tackle I've seen this week, behind georgevski's and boogard's.

[belchardo]

Did he just run about 80m to put that in?

[MFKS]

Harry Redknapp should retire

Getting schooled by an Aussie

FMD

[lquiquer]

That's a red

FMD

That's assault.....

[MFKS]

Why the **** is Burns coming on???

Surely at 5-0 up time to give a novice a run for 20 mins??

[lquiquer]

Harry Redknapp should retire

Getting schooled by an Aussie

FMD

What has Redknapp achieved in the UK?..... Not much really.....

[hawk]

dirty aids ridden jordanian cvnt

[MFKS]

What has Redknapp achieved in the UK?..... Not much really.....

Yep

All imageand an over inflated reputation but lacking in credible success

[Premy]

What has Redknapp achieved in the UK?..... Not much really.....
He was right about Frank

[Retro Jet]

Just watched Chickety China go 2-0 v Qatargate WC thieves.
That's Jordan punted into touch by my calculations lofl
Oo are ya?

Would rather Jordan in the top 12 thought tbh. Reckon they'd be a 6pointer 2nd time around.
China...tough assignment away.

[Retro Jet]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_Th ird_Round


Based on current seedings, we won't be going to the Azadi...
Pick yer group of 6 people: Cruiser and banana skins

[plague]

How did Carney go?

[leftrightout]

Kruse - Best of ground. Great to see him back at his best form, such a valuable player for our national team. Back to getting the shit kicked out of him too!

Mooy - Most important player we have right now, when he went off our game definitely dropped. I do agree his set pieces don't seem as good as his serves in A-League.

Cahill - Barely got the ball but was good when he did and worked as hard as ever, hard to not love the guy!

Rogic - Was hot and cold, did some brilliant stuff but also gave the ball away a bit. Can shoot though, that's for sure!

Risdon - Terrible with the ball in the first half, got better as the game opened up but his delivery was not great and seemed rushed

Smith - The guy was great again, left back is his spot to lose now. He is strong and fast and doesn't mind getting stuck in a bit

Milligan - Same old, same old. Always does the job he needs to.

Sainsbury/Wright - Both solid but weren't really tested much. I quite like the combination.

Ryan - Again, didn't have to do much but the only reason anyone could not like him is that he used to be a Gypo.

Leckie - Had a terrible game, his touch was bad and gave the ball away consistantly. Also went missing in the second half, much like he did in the first game. I am one who does like Leckie but he seems out of form and just doesn't seem to be able to fulfill his potential at national level. Burns seems a better option at the moment.

[MFKS]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_Th ird_Round


Based on current seedings, we won't be going to the Azadi...
Pick yer group of 6 people: Cruiser and banana skins

Umm the rankings don't get done for this until next week

The games everyone has played in the last few days need to be factored in.

Wouldn't expect great changes but could see some small tweaks.

The other thing is too I believe there is an element of luck FIFA I know 5 5 5

But a draw has to be done.

So we are no certainty to not play Iran.

Judging by my guess UAE will probably be the side we can't play as we will most likely go into the same pot as them as we will more than likely be the 5th and 6th ranked teams

That also being said how much they want to tweak things remains to be seen

We are Asian Champions and WC Qualifiers the last two times. Does that help with the usual manipulation to protect the bigger sides

[MFKS]

As long as we not fraw Sth Korea and Japan in the same group

Can see that happening though as the power is in the West of the AFC



Other than Japan Korea we should easily beat all those teams at home

Just a matter of picking up some points on the road and we should be through

That being said. Asian Confederation is average.

If we can't finish top 2 next round we don't deserve to go the World Cup

[lquiquer]

If pots based on current ranking:

Best: Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Irak, Thailand
Worse: Japan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, China, Syria

But doubt AFC / FIFA would have Japan, China, South Korea, Australia in same group

On a sad note the Great Leader will not feature in Santo Sam and Ed !!!!!

[lquiquer]

FFS how can Saudi Arabia and UAE be in front of us in FIFA ranking????

[Captain Obvious]

FFS how can Saudi Arabia and UAE be in front of us in FIFA ranking????

Because their ranking number is lower than ours and just like in golf the lower the number, the better it is.

[Retro Jet]

FFS how can Saudi Arabia and UAE be in front of us in FIFA ranking????


Because their ranking number is lower than ours and just like in golf the lower the number, the better it is.


Sorry Captain but that doesn't explain anything. I don't think lquiquer is ignorant of that number ranking fact either.
The question I'd as is who are West Asian teams like KSA & UAE playing and beating to be ranked higher than us?

It's the seeding that's go me stumped in this process. Wiki on this page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_Th ird_Round) have us ranked 2nd based on expected points come April 7th.


AFC Team Seedings Expected 7 April 16
After completion of all matches in round 2 of AFC World Cup qualification the following are the expected rankings order of AFC teams for round 3 based on expected points. (Values in brackets are the expected FIFA world ranking points. *Estimated world rankings are not possible to determine due to other international matches still to be played).
*Wiki cover their @rse here.

And how's FIFA and the Kuwait clusterf**k?
You think they'd get this sorted before this stage of the game. We're now 8 days out from the 3rd round draw.


On 16 October 2015, FIFA announced that the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) was suspended with immediate effect, following a decision from the FIFA Executive Committee that sports law of Kuwait had to be changed before 15 October. The Myanmar vs Kuwait match, scheduled for 17 November 2015, was not played due to that suspension, and on 13 January 2016, FIFA decided that that match should be forfeited by Kuwait, and awarded as a 3–0 win for Myanmar. The Kuwait vs Laos and South Korea vs Kuwait matches, scheduled for 24 and 29 March 2016 respectively, did not take place as scheduled. Further decision is to be taken by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.

[Imyourhero]

Robbie Kruse out for 6 weeks with a ligament strain following that tackle the other night.

[MFKS]

Sorry Captain but that doesn't explain anything. I don't think lquiquer is ignorant of that number ranking fact either.
The question I'd as is who are West Asian teams like KSA & UAE playing and beating to be ranked higher than us?

It's the seeding that's go me stumped in this process. Wiki on this page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_Th ird_Round) have us ranked 2nd based on expected points come April 7th.

*Wiki cover their @rse here.

And how's FIFA and the Kuwait clusterf**k?
You think they'd get this sorted before this stage of the game. We're now 8 days out from the 3rd round draw.


Good point about the Saudis and how they out rank us they ain't playing anyone of note and beating the big names.

They ain't beating much in Confederation stuff.

They have done **** all in Asian Cups since we came to Asia and didn't even get out of the first group stage last WCQ campaign

The only way they can be ahead of us is if they are maximising their FIFA ranking by scheduling useless friendlies against weak opponents to be artificially boosting their ranking

[Imyourhero]

Out of interest can anybody tell why Spiranovic hasn't been playing? Also Curtis Good is another bloke who dissapeared off the radar.

[MFKS]

I believe spiranovic is injured

Curtis Goode has barely played any football in the last few years due to injury

[janesill]

I hope there won't be any repeat of what happened in 2011 where 5 Nepali footballers are charged with treason in Nepal for Game Fixing.

[lquiquer]

Latest FIFA ranking ..... We've moved up 17 places today ranked 50th and second in Asia (Iran 42nd and ranked 1st in Asia, so we won't go to Teheran I guess).....

[lquiquer]

Looks like pots for the draw have been decided

1267

[lquiquer]

Wouldn't mind: Japan, Uzbekistan, china, Qatar and Thailand

[MFKS]

If those pots are right and we avoid Iran and have to play only one of Japan or Sth Korea we should qualify easy.

The rest of those teams if we can't beat into 2nd spot then we don't deserve to go to the WC

Sure a couple will throw up some spanners on the road but we should beat everyone of them at home

[Retro Jet]

If those pots are right and we avoid Iran and have to play only one of Japan or Sth Korea we should qualify easy.

The rest of those teams if we can't beat into 2nd spot then we don't deserve to go to the WC

Sure a couple will throw up some spanners on the road but we should beat everyone of them at home

Had a quick look at CONCACAF...for the 'just in case' factor.
Reckon we'd bring home the bacon there v 4th place over 2 legs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%28CONCACAF%29

[pv4]

If those pots are right and we avoid Iran and have to play only one of Japan or Sth Korea we should qualify easy.

The rest of those teams if we can't beat into 2nd spot then we don't deserve to go to the WC

Sure a couple will throw up some spanners on the road but we should beat everyone of them at home

Yeah, they're right.

You'd think our worst case scenario would be drawing all of Saudi Arabia, UAE & Iraq. Best case, we avoid all three of them. Particularly Iraq, I really enjoyed watching them in the Asian Cup.

[MFKS]

Yeah, they're right.

You'd think our worst case scenario would be drawing all of Saudi Arabia, UAE & Iraq. Best case, we avoid all three of them. Particularly Iraq, I really enjoyed watching them in the Asian Cup.

Basically win the 4 games at home V the lesser teams.
We should do easy.

There is 12 points

Try and get something from our games v Japan/Korea

We can do that home and away

Pick something up on the road somewhere againt the lesser teams.

We are there.

Away you not need to win as draws work just as well taking points off your rival teams

Also none of the lesser teams outside the Top 4 are going to win 8 -10 games in WCQ anyway as they will drop points off one another somewhere

[Jetmaster]

Would like to see us get the dogeaters.....a bit sick of playing Japan all the time.

[MFKS]

Would like to see us get the dogeaters.....a bit sick of playing Japan all the time.

I would rather we got the Japs


We have somewhat of a hold on them

The Koreans I not so sure we have their number

[Retro Jet]

My 'worst case' scenario for tonight is:-

Sth Korea - echo what MFKS said.
Saudi's - diving turds and would be akin to playing the Azadi...nutters!
China - reckon their standard had really improved with imports in the domestic comp. UAE ranked above China??
Iraq - not a fantastic history despite the ranking differences over the years.
Syria - gawd knows where this would be played...

AFC draw explanation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnSSyfzpAGw
The only place I have found the draw dates schedule 0:49' onwards.
HAAHA -AHHAH - 3 of 4 last match days home games :) Like it.

[MFKS]

Type into Google 2018 Asian World Cup Qualifying

Go to Wikipedia

Schedule

The dates for all fixtures are there

Would post link but am on phone and have NFI

[Retro Jet]

Would like to see us get the dogeaters.....a bit sick of playing Japan all the time.

Fmd...a wiki entry on the subject!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat_consumption_in_South_Korea :blink:

[MFKS]

Draw is on Foxsports News at 6:30 pm people

[Jeterpool]

You're going to Thailand, member

[lquiquer]

Japan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE.....Thailand.......Whououou Member

[MFKS]

You're going to Thailand, member

Yep I am and it's the best thing to come out of tonight

Second best is we are going to the WC


The 3 Arab sides will take points off one another

We will qualify

[MFKS]

You're going to Thailand, member

Yep I am and it's the best thing to come out of tonight

Second best is we are going to the WC


The 3 Arab sides will take points off one another

We will qualify

[lquiquer]

We going to cross path with Omar Abdulrahman again..........expensive and prob not interested in playing here but I would love Jets to sign him

[MFKS]

Might even look at the Japan trip as well

Short flight back to the Kingdom on the way home
5 5 5

[lquiquer]

When will we find out when games are played and where?...few days, few weeks, couple of months?

[MFKS]

Other than city and stadium arrangements they should be set already

[MFKS]

Why these commentators think our draw was the worst we could get??

I had my reasons why I wanted us to draw group B

But with Qatar hosting the WC soon you know they are investing big in their game

China is a bit of a wildcard there growth may come bit late for this campaign

I would prefer Japan over Korea.
We were probably second best in the Asian Cup Final on the balance of play even though we got the result yet we always aim up well against Japan

Syria is a ****ing wild card with the political situation there


I not think we are going to be shitting house bricks playing in UAE as it is one of the most moderate Gulf States.
Saudi Arabia we beat them comfortably last time

The Iraqis will be tough as per usual

As for Thailand we get to go to Bangkok at arguably the best time of the year climate wise.
November ain't the worst best humidity wise

[belchardo]

Matchday 1
1 September 2016


Matchday 2
6 September 2016


Matchday 3
6 October 2016


Matchday 4
11 October 2016


Matchday 5
15 November 2016


Matchday 6
23 March 2017


Matchday 7
28 March 2017


Matchday 8
13 June 2017


Matchday 9
31 August 2017


Matchday 10
5 September 2017

[lquiquer]

Agree with u Member......And also Uzbekistan is a prick of a place to play

[belchardo]

Socceroos 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
Match Day 1 - HOME - Thursday, 01 Sep 16 - Australia v Iraq
Match Day 2 - AWAY - Tuesday, 06 Sep 16 - UAE v Australia
Match Day 3 - AWAY - Thursday, 06 Oct 16 - Saudia Arabia v Australia
Match Day 4 - HOME - Tuesday, 11 Oct 16 - Australia v Japan
Match Day 5 - AWAY - Tuesday, 15 Nov 16 - Thailand v Australia
Match Day 6 - AWAY - Thursday, 23 Mar 17 - Iraq v Australia
Match Day 7 - HOME - Tuesday, 28 Mar 17 - Australia v UAE
Match Day 8 - HOME - Thursday, 08 Jun 17 - Australia v Saudia Arabia
Match Day 9 - AWAY - Thursday, 31 Aug 17 - Japan v Australia
Match Day 10 - HOME - Tuesday, 05 Sep 17 - Australia v Thailand

Read more at http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/socceroos-2018-world-cup-qualifying-path-unveiled/18c40ozv1uxe41n441eujraw95#xPfeJbolBDhSZgCA.99

[MFKS]

Good thing we have 3 games at home where both teams are gonna have to fly in days before play and have a reduced travel effected preparation

To me this benefits us as we are better prepared as our blokes are use to flying back 22 hours to get home than our rivals who will not do many long haul flights

[baldrick]

Socceroos 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
Match Day 1 - HOME - Thursday, 01 Sep 16 - Australia v Iraq
Match Day 2 - AWAY - Tuesday, 06 Sep 16 - UAE v Australia
Match Day 3 - AWAY - Thursday, 06 Oct 16 - Saudia Arabia v Australia
Match Day 4 - HOME - Tuesday, 11 Oct 16 - Australia v Japan
Match Day 5 - AWAY - Tuesday, 15 Nov 16 - Thailand v Australia
Match Day 6 - AWAY - Thursday, 23 Mar 17 - Iraq v Australia
Match Day 7 - HOME - Tuesday, 28 Mar 17 - Australia v UAE
Match Day 8 - HOME - Thursday, 08 Jun 17 - Australia v Saudia Arabia
Match Day 9 - AWAY - Thursday, 31 Aug 17 - Japan v Australia
Match Day 10 - HOME - Tuesday, 05 Sep 17 - Australia v Thailand

Read more at http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/socceroos-2018-world-cup-qualifying-path-unveiled/18c40ozv1uxe41n441eujraw95#xPfeJbolBDhSZgCA.99

I see a trip to Sydney to see the blue samurai game in my future.

[plague]

I see a trip to Sydney to see the blue samurai game in my future.

Don't be so sure.
Last time this fixture was at Suncorp and was one of the all time away days.
Will def be going to any away games up there again.
Hope Sydney gets no games **** Gypo Arnie.

[baldrick]

Wasnt there a announcement recently for increased Socceroos games in NSW ?

[MFKS]

Don't be so sure.
Last time this fixture was at Suncorp and was one of the all time away days.
Will def be going to any away games up there again.
Hope Sydney gets no games **** Gypo Arnie.

Being Japan are coming from Japan we should make them fly a couple of times to get there.

Check the airline schedules and make them get a couple of connecting flights

Play it in Perth or Adelaide

Make them fly heaps to get there


**** them.

This is serious and high time we stopped playing nice

The Saudi game should be played in Canberra in the middle of winter.

**** em

Make them freeze

Our blokes can handle the cold playing in Europe.

Let's see if they can

[parksey]

really tough group to be fair

[hawk]

just score first or they'll be waiting for a stretcher for rest of the night

[plague]

Being Japan are coming from Japan we should make them fly a couple of times to get there.

Check the airline schedules and make them get a couple of connecting flights

Play it in Perth or Adelaide

Make them fly heaps to get there


**** them.

This is serious and high time we stopped playing nice

The Saudi game should be played in Canberra in the middle of winter.

**** em

Make them freeze

Our blokes can handle the cold playing in Europe.

Let's see if they can

When did you turn into a James Bond villain?

[leftrightout]

really tough group to be fair

It didn't matter who we got it was always going to be tough.
Im with others, i am glad we avoided Qatar and China, they are both dark horses for me!

[leftrightout]

I see a trip to Sydney to see the blue samurai game in my future.

I see a trip to Japan for me! Saitama here i come!

[leftrightout]

We going to cross path with Omar Abdulrahman again..........expensive and prob not interested in playing here but I would love Jets to sign him

Nah people around here wouldn't want him, he doesn't defend enough!

[MFKS]

I know the dates are set but stadiums and cities not booked yet

Any ideas on who to contact in relation to tickets for OS games??

I know I can get one on the ground in LoS if need be but would rather not be dealing with some Thai tout trying to rip you off



Anyone else done an away Socceroos trip before and how did you source tickets for the Aussies support??

[leftrightout]

I know the dates are set but stadiums and cities not booked yet

Any ideas on who to contact in relation to tickets for OS games??

I know I can get one on the ground in LoS if need be but would rather not be dealing with some Thai tout trying to rip you off



Anyone else done an away Socceroos trip before and how did you source tickets for the Aussies support??

Pretty sure Blue Samurai play all their games in Saitama don't they?

And good question, i have no idea!

[pv4]

Anyone else done an away Socceroos trip before and how did you source tickets for the Aussies support??

A mate of mine went to Kyrgystan and I'm led to believe the guys running the Socceroos Active Support facebook page helped him out.

[pv4]

really tough group to be fair

Agreed, is pretty much the worst case scenario group. The only way it couldhave been worse would have been drawing Syria instead of Thailand, because fxxx that away trip, and IMO it was a coin toss with Japan/Korea.

Looking at the fixtures the worst games for us seems to be playing away to Saudi Arabia then backing it up 5 days later with a home game v Japan. Or even playing away to Iraq (I assume in Iran?) then backing it up 5 days later with a home game v UAE.

[leftrightout]

We are champions of Asia and haven't been playing football this good in quite a while. To me we will qualify regardless of who we got drawn against.

[plague]

Pretty sure Blue Samurai play all their games in Saitama don't they?

And good question, i have no idea!

Yokohama for the biggest games (we saw Japan/Aus there in '09 ish).
I think Uruwa holds 60k, Yokohama 80k. Both accessible from Tokyo, plonk yourself there and you'll cover both bases.

[plague]

To be fair the groups should be really ****ing hard. Asia football has disappointed last few WC and they get pretty much same spots as Sth America.

No free rides derp derp derp.

[Jetmaster]

Good to have hard groups - qualify and you deserve it.

Won't stop the bogan media thinking it is only a home and away v Japan to qualify.

[Jeterpool]

I was sitting there watching it last night and thinking after the first three pots "Group A is the one to get" but after the next two I thought they were fairly even.

You can only beat what is put in front of you.

[lquiquer]

We champions of Asia.......other teams fear us

[BodyNovo]

membah keen for Thailand 5 5 5

[MFKS]

membah keen for Thailand 5 5 5

Membah just waiting for flights to come up on sale for November and he going.

Will just sit back and wait for now.

Something will come up better than the $881 I getting at the moment

Patience required but I going

That for sure

Bit of a **** to get to stadium.

Probably have to hire a taxi for the day

[goaliepersempre]

Hard group easy group.. its bloody WC qualifiers.... no easy ins...

geesh think about the process for quali in europe or South America...

in all that, we must qualify and also for football and the team to improve, must aim for top spot.

[MFKS]

Aim for top spot sure

But reality is we just need to dominate the weaker teams like we should.

Put the UAEs Saudis Tgais Iraqis in their place and preserve our ranking as a top side in Asia for future tournaments and not limp into the WC like we did under Holger

[lquiquer]

Hard group easy group.. its bloody WC qualifiers.... no easy ins...

geesh think about the process for quali in europe or South America...

in all that, we must qualify and also for football and the team to improve, must aim for top spot.

And we champions of Asia....

[Jetmaster]

Three Arab teams makes it hard - no secret they hate us and want us out of Asia, mainly because we take the token spot they had a mortgage on.

Expect fun and games off the field and with the refs.

[belchardo]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroos-world-cup-qualifiers-act-government-willing-to-bring-national-team-to-canberra-20160415-go70p6.html

Canberra looking keen for uae match.

[baldrick]

Premier, David Gallop support Luke Foley's call for football World Cup qualifier in Newcastle



IN a rare show of bipartisan support, Premier Mike Baird has thrown his support behind a call by Opposition Leader Luke Foley for Newcastle to host the Socceroos in a World Cup qualifying match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next year.

Responding on Friday to a letter from Mr Foley asking him to negotiate with Football Federation Australia (FFA) to secure the March 28, 2017 qualifier for Hunter Stadium, a spokesman for Mr Baird said the government would put “a strong case” for the fixture.

“The Premier strongly supports more international football matches being played in Newcastle,” he said.

“While the allocation of matches is ultimately a matter for the FFA, the NSW Government, through Destination NSW, will certainly be putting a strong case to the FFA.”

FFA chief executive David Gallop, who publicly canvassed the idea of a Newcastle-based World Cup qualifying match during last year’s Asian Cup campaign, also offered support for the proposal.

"If Newcastle were to mount a strong case with the right level of government support, FFA would certainly give the bid every consideration," he said.

Mr Foley wrote to both the Premier and Mr Gallop on Thursday, asking them to show support for the region by pushing for Hunter Stadium to host the match between the Socceroos and UAE, the two teams that played an Asian Cup semi-final to a bumper crowd at the ground last year.

“Hunter Stadium was the venue for several Asian Cup games and contributed in no small way to the overall success of the tournament,” Mr Foley said. “There can be no doubt that it can host another major Socceroos’ fixture.”

Hunter stakeholders were also quick to add their voices to the chorus of support, with Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland and Tourism Hunter chairman Will Creedon all applauding the proposal.

Cr Nelmes said she had spoken to Mr Gallop and Asian Cup local organising committee CEO Michael Brown about the idea after the city hosted four Asian Cup games last year.

“As Lord Mayor I am very supportive and from a council perspective it fits in well with our long-term tourism strategy to attract more big events to the city,” she said.

Mr Creedon said the structure to support such an event had been established during the Asian Cup, “so it would just be a matter of pressing the ‘go’ button”.

Mr Eland said the region was well-placed to bid because of its past record in hosting a big football event.

“We came through the Asian Cup with flying colours; the venue was outstanding, particularly with the new pitch, and the region was supportive.”

A spokesman for the FFA said it had contractual obligations with Destination NSW to play at least one of the five home matches in the next World Cup qualifying round in NSW. Destination NSW said all location options were being considered.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3852115/foley-nets-support-for-city-world-cup-match/?cs=305

[MFKS]

Flights to LoS booked on November

Now only have to sauce tickets

[Retro Jet]

Anyone have a date when these venues will be announced?

[MFKS]

Nope,

It is up to the host federation arranging host stadiums for the games

So considering you have 12 different feds with differing priorities they will be announced all over the show

As for the F F A They announced the last round not in one go but on a game by game basis after they had got a deal with the state governments done

I found out when growling my mum.

[GazFish35]

"Destination NSW said all location options were being considered"

Bullshit.

All locations with local councils that will stump up the cash are being considered.

I bet its not played at Coffs

[lquiquer]

I can see 2 games in Sydney, 2 in Melbourne and 1 in Brisbane

[MFKS]

Having the Adelaide Oval now as a legitimate option may see them get a game.

This week's game most likely being a sell out will help the cause no end

I would expect it be these 4 cities getting the games and I backing Newy gets **** all from NSW government as per usual

[Retro Jet]

After going to Cairns by mistake last week and having some refunded tickets (luckily...long story)
I'm hoping for some of those early home games to be in Vic, Qld or even SA.
Gotta book them before Oct 11th..which coincides nicely with Japan.
I'm hoping this game is in Melbourne again. Had a ball there last time.

[belchardo]

ABC reporting FFA considering Canberra the UAE or Thailand matches.

[MFKS]

Play Thailand in Canberra in June.

Thai people unhappy when it 25C

A freezing cold Canberra winter night will see us over the line by rocking up

[boz-monaut]

about time we did this sort of shit

like when the USA played Costa Rica in Denver in a blizzard

[hawk]

Play Thailand in Canberra in June.

Thai people unhappy when it 25C

A freezing cold Canberra winter night will see us over the line by rocking up

play at Macquarie Fields where the bus windows get smashed and petrol bombs go in #justbanter

[Grishie]

Back in 1985 I was genuinely perplexed that we didn't play Scotland in Darwin in the early afternoon.

[MFKS]

Back in 1985 I was genuinely perplexed that we didn't play Scotland in Darwin in the early afternoon.

If we had any brains FFA would build a pitch on the edge of a cliff in Southern Tasmania for when we play our Middle Eastern rivals.

Either that or play at night on Mt Kosiosko

[MFKS]

NEWCASTLE councillors have given the campaign for Newcastle to host a Socceroos World Cup match a kick along by voting to support a bid by the city.

NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley sparked the push in April when he wrote to Premier Mike Baird and Football Federation Australia (FFA) calling for Newcastle to get the World Cup qualifying match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), scheduled for March 28, 2017.


Both the Premier and FFA chief executive David Gallop responded positively to the call, with Mr Gallop saying the FFA would give a Newcastle bid consideration if the city were to "mount a strong case with the right level of government support”.


Cr Tim Crakanthorp successfully moved on Tuesday that Newcastle council write to the Premier and FFA in support of the Newcastle bid, noting that Hunter Stadium hosted a match between the two sides in January 2015 as part of the Asian Cup.


“Newcastle has become the alternative city to host large-scale events in NSW … with its ability to provide gold-class facilities and amenities,” he said.


Where the **** were these clowns when the just completed round matches were up for grabs??

They had more of a hope of getting one of them than they do of getting one this round.

Yet they were not to be seen or heard



Lets not forget Brisvegas and Melburn still haven't had a game this round so that's two down already

Sydney being the epicentre of the FFA's world makes 3

So we pushing shit up a hill to get one of these two left over matches

They could probably draw bigger crowd in Adelaide anyway and may wish to go either back to Perth again or give a second match to Sydney Brisvegas or Melburn before they give a game to us

[plague]

Where the **** were these clowns when the just completed round matches were up for grabs??


1. Saving the rail (remember the Mayor got elected on that core promise).

2. Doing deals to support comrades in pre-selection for state seats in exchange for voting blocs in local govt.

3. Highlighting the evils of Israel and the continued persecution of boat people.

4. Finishing off the installation of the light rail so there is a seamless transition from heavy to light rail so there is no impact on commuters.

These dudes have been busy boss, nowt time left for meaningless sockah kickabouts.

[MFKS]

Playing Iraq in Perth 1st September

Now being we have 5 home games.

Sydney and Melbourne will definitely get one.
Brisvegas as well.

So that leaves 1 game left and I can't see FFA not playing it at Adelaide so looks like we miss out again

[hawk]

Playing Iraq in Perth 1st September

Now being we have 5 home games.

Sydney and Melbourne will definitely get one.
Brisvegas as well.

So that leaves 1 game left and I can't see FFA not playing it at Adelaide so looks like we miss out again

Dont just whinge about it, do a nudie run with "we want a socc*roos game in Newy" painted on ya ass through the ffa building

[Retro Jet]

Looking at flights now.
Never been to Perf before.
Some of those flight times are shockers!
Lucky I don't work Fridays.

[boz-monaut]

if you're getting a red-eye back, don't plan on doing anything for a few days - missing an entire night screws you around as much as an international flight

[boz-monaut]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-to-miss-out-on-socceroos-world-cup-qualifier-with-japan-set-for-melbourne-20160624-gpqy4n.html

looks like the Japan game will be played in Melbourne

Sydney will get one or two of the other, shitter games against Saudi Arabia, UAE and Thailand - at least they won't be held at Homebush

[hawk]

So now we have an international stadium how many did we get?

[MFKS]

Japan game at Docklands in Melbourne October 11th

Jetstar have sale on $55 each way

Go get in before they raise prices

[plague]

Japan game at Docklands in Melbourne October 11th

Jetstar have sale on $55 each way

Go get in before they raise prices

Already booked.
Plague Jnr is coming so we will loose.
So I might go to Crown to try and even the odds up.
Soz in advance lads.

[WolfMan]

Japan game at Docklands in Melbourne October 11th

Jetstar have sale on $55 each way

Go get in before they raise prices


Sure it's not $5 5 5 each way?

6 6 6

[MFKS]

Sure it's not $5 5 5 each way?
6 6 6




Thai numbers
666 is proincounced ho ho ho
*** is ha ha ha

[WolfMan]

Thai numbers
666 is proincounced ho ho ho
*** is ha ha ha
Sounds familiar

http://iandj.com.au/~/media/Images/Brands/IAndJ/Products/01193Sea%20Shantys%203djpg.jpg?w=550&h=525&file=

[plague]

anyone tried to get tickets for Japan v Aus yet? whats this special code its asking for for pre-sale. It won't accept my ffa number, am i supposed to put in Griffs cock size or something to prove I'm a proper sockah fan?

[Retro Jet]

Didn't know where else to stick this.
Nice to see FIFA haven't forgotten us.
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2016/m=7/news=mooy-enjoying-renaissance-on-road-to-russia-2812061.html?cid=newsletter_en_20160721_newsid

[Retro Jet]

Flights, hotel and Tix (next to Active area) for Perf just freshly booked!

Any of you chumps going?

[leftrightout]

Looking forward to this one, should be a great game! Let's hope the result is just as great!

[belchardo]

Geez the fifa "anthem" is hilariously bad.

[furns]

Gonna have to make the Perf trip one of these days

[furns]

Gonna have to make the Perf trip one of these days
Then I hear the "you're sh*t arrgghh" chant and think........ nah f*ck it

[goaliepersempre]

anyone got a stream

[furns]

Apparently Livetv.sx

[belchardo]

Pathetic ball control by those in yellow.

[goaliepersempre]

Apparently Livetv.sx

cheers taking an extended lunch in the office

[Jetmaster]

This is not looking good...very rusty.

[belchardo]

Close. Would have been pretty sweet if he was a half a metre closer to the ball.

[belchardo]

What a **** up. Good work tommy.

[belchardo]

That's how you do it!

[furns]

And that's two

[belchardo]

Can clearly only score from less than 2.5m out from goal.

[plague]

Leckie is a bigger diva than Milligan

[Jetmaster]

Still not convinced by Leckie....even though Harps puts him on a pedestal every game.

[leftrightout]

They were mostly all bad in the first half but shit Jedinak was awful. Then he came out and killed it in second half!

[baldrick]

Pretty handy that UAE beat Japan last night too

[Jetmaster]

Pretty handy that UAE beat Japan last night too

An early six pointer - winner on Wednesday will be in a strong position early.

[Retro Jet]

Gonna have to make the Perf trip one of these days

Glad I made it under the circumstances and my trip was very circumstantial.
I had credit with TigerAir and Sh!tStar from and abandoned trip by my German outlaws
when a medical condition caused them not to travel to Cairns with my family in April.
$750 in flight credits were about to evaporate mid October. Perth ended up being a no brainer to use them.
Gee...lucky me! I took a mate from Cookers ZL1.



Then I hear the "you're sh*t arrgghh" chant and think........ nah f*ck it

And right you are there Furns.
I stood for the 1st half to the Shit Shed's left. (I had tix Row C in Bay135)
They are unmitigated sh!t when it comes to chants...period!
Nothing good support wise before the goals and not much to write
home about after them either.
Add to that the fact The West Australian saw fit to stick the match day article
5 PAGES BACK FROM THE BACK PAGE after 4 1/2 pages of AFL n League/Union shite...
Give em another qualifier? Sure...in about 20 years time!
They might have caught up with football passion and interest the big towns of the
Eastern Seaboard have by then. Well, at least to the level it was pre Nov, 2005. :blush:

[Imyourhero]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blog/2016/09/04/socceroos-diamond-rough-around-edges

So what did everyone think of our formation and performance last Thursday?
I have to say that I thought the diamond formation really put a roof on the strengths that Mooy, Rogic and Luongo can offer the team. I could see the benefits of congesting midfield if we played a team known for dominating midfield but Iraq is not that team. Back to our 4-3-3 to see how the midfield performs with the few blokes who are in form at the moment. Probably say right now I'd like to see Miligan as DM, and simply going off form Mooy and Rogic. Love my boy Luongo but just a form selection there. I think for now I'd keep Mooy as the consistent starter as I see Rogic & Luongo being those midfielders that would be great to be able to come off the bench to make a game changing impact.

[Retro Jet]

This game tonight has got banana skin written all over it...

[boz-monaut]

these guys beat Japan on their own turf, were semi finalists in the Asian Cup and have the huge home ground advantage of ridiculous heat, plus a full crowd of 42,000

I reckon we'll be lucky to come away with a point tonight

though if we do it'll put us in a very, very good position

[pv4]

Fear Omar.

I sliiiightly remember the last time we played in UAE. Was so boring from memory. All I can picture is Ibini stinking the place up and me fapping over Brillante playing.

[plague]

This game tonight has got banana skin written all over it...

I don't even know you can call this a banana skin. If the Aussies aren't seriously woke to whats in store then they have failed in their prep.

UAE are more than good enough to knock our lot off.

[leftrightout]

Pretty frantic opening 10-15, slowed down after that. I think we are on top and playing really well. Milligan brilliant, Rogic looks dangerous. Kruse has lost all ability to deliver the ball into the box. But in my opinion we are the better team at half time and if anything, they looked more tired than we did before the break.

[leftrightout]

Also Omar may be brilliant when it comes to passing but Jets fans would hate him, my god he is lazy when his team doesn't have the ball. I'm talking Carlos Hernandez lazy!

[Retro Jet]

Might be the battle of the subs 2nd half.
At least we have 3 to make...
I think our passing is a cut above theirs and I
hope that's the difference tonight.
Might pinch it with 0-1.

Gee...I wonder if KSA will score a real goal this 3rd round.
They're up next 6th Oct in Jeddah.

[leftrightout]

Shit it looks hot there, Ange looks like he has been swimming in his white shirt!

[Retro Jet]

Harper back peddling geographically lol

[leftrightout]

Mcgowan is terrible on the ball. He is the weak link of this XI

[leftrightout]

Timmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!