AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 - Newcastle Hosting

[Jetmaster]

What a pleasure watching two keepers coming out from their line with purpose...hope MB is watching.

[plague]

How about the Uzbeki James Virgili wearing #4.

[Jeterpool]

That miss :shock:

[baldrick]

That miss :shock:


H.o.w.l.e.r.

[Jeterpool]

Strong looking Aussie lineup

[plague]

Strong looking Aussie lineup
You saw that Wilkinson and Leckie are there right?

[Jeterpool]

How about the Uzbeki James Virgili wearing #4.

So true

[Jeterpool]

You saw that Wilkinson and Leckie are there right?

Wilko!? Shit. I was just frothing over bresc

[Jeterpool]

I think the Uzbekis will go through here.

[Jeterpool]

I think the Uzbekis will go through here.

Yeah good call

[plague]

This game has been so entertaining that I've sat through 115mins of Robbie Slater and have yet to throw anything at my TV.

[Jeterpool]

This game has been so entertaining that I've sat through 115mins of Robbie Slater and have yet to throw anything at my TV.

Bing lee must love you

[Jeterpool]

34 year old right back Char Duri. What a run. That nutmeg.

Both team have been awesome tonight. The attack focussed play we have seen is the exact opposite of what I expected this tournament to be.

Awesome attack. Awesome keeping. Great match to watch

[MFKS]

Great goal keeping for the 2nd Korean goal.

He hit it straight above the keeper and the bloke dived under it.

FFS

Birraz and BK are ****ing amateurs

[plague]

Bing lee must love you
The bloke who owns the Telstra shop at Kotara brought a new boat on the back of my broken Foxtel remote business.

[plague]

Cracking game.
Massive ups to the ref (no idea who it is).
He was faultless I thought.

[MFKS]

Cracking game.
Massive ups to the ref (no idea who it is).
He was faultless I thought.

Can't be a HAL ref then

[Jeterpool]

Great goal keeping for the 2nd Korean goal.

He hit it straight above the keeper and the bloke dived under it.

FFS

Birraz and BK are ****ing amateurs

Bullshit member. he smacked that.

You couldn't take anything away from that match other than the fact the keeper did save a goal after 120 minutes!?

[plague]

Great goal keeping for the 2nd Korean goal.

He hit it straight above the keeper and the bloke dived under it.

FFS

Birraz and BK are ****ing amateurs

Yeah, how dare he not stop a rocket from 6 yards.
BK would have saved it cause he don't dive.
cc:Thomas477

[hawk]

Cracking game.
Massive ups to the ref (no idea who it is).
He was faultless I thought.

Ref gave so many of those 50/50's to Sth K. Uzb were decent value going forward

Now we have Wilkinson in the side. There'll be no semi in newy

[plague]

Ref gave so many of those 50/50's to Sth K. Uzb were decent value going forward

Now we have Wilkinson in the side. There'll be no semi in newy
Yeah I agree but if your ref gets through 90 (let alone 120) without giving away any stinkers I'm happy with that.
Good football, can't wait for China v Japan next Tuesday.

[lquiquer]

There'll be no semi in newy

Oh yeah there will be.........and there will be only 23000 of us :facepalm:

[MFKS]

Yeah, how dare he not stop a rocket from 6 yards.
BK would have saved it cause he don't dive.
cc:Thomas477

It came from about 12yards. Well hit or not raise a hand and its over the bar.

Why he was diving is beyond me. It was ****ing above his head

[plague]

Why he was diving is beyond me. It was ****ing above his head

A lot of things are beyond you Member.
Doesn't stop you from giving it a shot tho.
Merit cards and all that.

[hawk]

Wilko looks sh1t during Anthem. fk orf

[hawk]

Carn Davo

[plague]

You realise there's a group of people out there upset cause there's no McKay.

[Jeterpool]

You realise there's a group of people out there upset cause there's no McKay.

His family and friends

[hawk]

Wilkos fks up already. straight through the piece of ****

[hawk]

You realise there's a group of people out there upset cause there's no McKay.

he goes ok. not upset but.

[plague]

Stop the fight.
We're doomed.

[plague]

Why are we doing the whole 'lump it in the box for Cahills head' thing again?
I thought we'd worked out how to score with our feet.

[weston]

Good to see we have started well again

[WolfMan]

Jedinak having an absolute 'mare

And so far Bresciano is reminding us how old and slow he is

[belchardo]

Getting smashed through central midfield

[plague]

Getting smashed through central midfield

Too many fukern Gypos there.
Filthy things they are.

[Jeterpool]

Getting smashed through central midfield

I think bresc is our problem unfortunately. Very static

[belchardo]

Far out, is jedinak actually fit for this game? Tackling and passing has been terrible.

[plague]

And so far Bresciano is reminding us how old and slow he is

He doesn't look like the coach gave him any exact position or role.
He's just sort of running around out there.

[Jeterpool]

Gypos got the jitters being in Brisbane.

[hawk]

jedinak is limping & also looks sh1thouse.

[belchardo]

Getting nothing from the ref

[MFKS]

I think bresc is our problem unfortunately. Very static

Bresc is on and the tempo goes slow.

**** him off

[boz-monaut]

20 minutes in - I really can't see us winning this

[plague]

Is Bejich (however the **** you spell it) injured or suspended?
Thought he'd been good.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Midfield is Poor.
China doing what is all to familiar. Let us have it. Wait for the f**k up.

Ref is horrendous.

[belchardo]

Leckie summed up in two plays: great stepover to turn his man and then pass the simple pass straight into him :banghead:

[Jeterpool]

When did the jets go back to gold?

[weston]

Pretty sure Matty Ryan is trying to put the Chinese guy through on goal...

[hawk]

When did the jets go back to gold?

last Sunday

[Jeterpool]

Shot on target. Great chance

Missus has just called kruse "weedy" so night hasn't been wasted

[hawk]

open ya eyes ref

[belchardo]

How many times are we going to here "if leckie gets one he'll get a truckload" or variations on the theme?

[Imyourhero]

I feel like Bresc is taking away from Luongo. Would rather see Luongo by himself allowed to pull the strings.

[plague]

Missus has just called kruse "weedy" so night hasn't been wasted
Is she too much of a lady to call him a right ****?

[Jeterpool]

Is she too much of a lady to call him a right ****?

Yes. And was only a glimpse

[Jeterpool]

How many times are we going to here "if leckie gets one he'll get a truckload" or variations on the theme?

Me too. And by their accounts he's already scored one. So that truck and its load is coming when?

[Imyourhero]

The first touch of 90% of our national places is absolute ass.

[belchardo]

Hear, not here. 32 and already losing my marbles.

[WolfMan]

Can see Bresciano getting sent tonight. Awful attempted tackles flying in from behind. If he connects, he'll grab an early shower

[belchardo]

Can see Bresciano getting sent tonight. Awful attempted tackles flying in from behind. If he connects, he'll grab an early shower

Could be the spark we need #doitforbresc #freethebresc

[Jeterpool]

Ok so what are we doing at half time? Any changes?

[belchardo]

Ok so what are we doing at half time? Any changes?

Taking a piss, getting another beer. You?

[MFKS]

Ok so what are we doing at half time? Any changes?

Jedinak off McKay on

Bresc off Burns on

[belchardo]

Seriously though, bresc off. It just ain't working.

[BodyNovo]

Bresc off Oar on

Let tommy go

[belchardo]

Silver lining with so many gypos in the team - we'll have someone to blame if we lose

[Jeterpool]

Taking a piss, getting another beer. You?

Pretty much the same but ran outta beer. Sent the wife out to get more

[hawk]

Taking a piss, getting another beer. You?

scotch

[WolfMan]

What a goal

[Jeterpool]

Ok that should fire us up

Someone find immortality elixr

[belchardo]

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

[hawk]

scotch

& spilt :facepalm:

[belchardo]

& spilt :facepalm:

Took one for the team though?

[plague]

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

Goes good.
Not a Gypo.
Pretty self explainitory innit.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Get Bresh off. he's making my eyes bleed now.
He's not up to it.
Maybe he'd be ok, at 70th min mark when opponents are tired. But his continual shit is writing his retirement speech 1 row Z shot at a time.

[belchardo]

But he's got his shooting boots on!

[Jeterpool]

If they come back we will look back and shake our heads

[WolfMan]

Should have been 2. Thanks for the memories Bresc

[Jeterpool]

60 seconds of troisi and we already look better

[belchardo]

Troisi?! Nobody can ever say ange plays his favourites!

[WolfMan]

Goooooal

[belchardo]

I honestly cannot believe how good timmy is.

[Jeterpool]

Timmy looks excited to know he's coming to newy

[WolfMan]

How's the cross though. Pinpoint

[plague]

Goooooal

Hey guys, just a quick question.
Will my semi final tickets still scan ok if I've masturbated all over them?
Any advice would be helpful, ta.

[belchardo]

& spilt :facepalm:

Did you just get a second scotch???

[hawk]

waiting for the all time comment.

2-0 is the most dangerous scoreline

[baldrick]

I'm always nervous when Australia are 2-0 with 20 minutes or so to go

#iran97

[belchardo]

Hey guys, just a quick question.
Will my semi final tickets still scan ok if I've masturbated all over them?
Any advice would be helpful, ta.

Stick them in a bowl of rice overnight and you should be right.

[hawk]

Did you just get a second scotch???

sculled when ball was in the air & timmy free. too easy. 3rd one now

[WolfMan]

I'm always nervous when Australia are 2-0 with 20 minutes or so to go

#iran97

It's ok. Bozza is in the studio

[belchardo]

Need a third to kill this off

[baldrick]

It's ok. Bozza is in the studio

Thank eff for that

[WolfMan]

Need a third to kill this off

Might be good practice to just retain a lead without necessarily adding to it. How titles are won

[belchardo]

Might be good practice to just retain a lead without necessarily adding to it. How titles are won

Not saying we should bomb forward, but would be much more comfortable with 3 on the board. (Paging captain obvious)

[Imyourhero]

Willing to pay any $$ and trade in my misses for tickets to newy

[belchardo]

Willing to pay any $$ and trade in my misses for tickets to newy

Will require photos before trade.

[Jeterpool]

Willing to pay any $$ and trade in my misses for tickets to newy

What the hell would I want two for!? I've trouble enough affording one

[baldrick]

Not saying we should bomb forward, but would be much more comfortable with 3 on the board. (Paging captain obvious)

I'd be much more comfortable if it was full time !

[boz-monaut]

next person to mention 97 gets a ban

[WolfMan]

Only category 1 tix left according to the website

[furns]

next person to mention 97 gets a ban
Seconded

[Jeterpool]

Harper softening. Not dissing newcastle. Wtf

[furns]

Only category 1 tix left according to the website

There will be active tickets on sale after this game - Saturday is what I have heard

[Jeterpool]

Suggest you get there early and don't take a bag

[Jeterpool]

Seeing either the UAE or Japan will be awesome. Prefer Japan obviously

[WolfMan]

Suggest you get there early and don't take a bag

Agree 100%. Would have missed kickoff of Japan v Palestine if I'd had a bag. Straight through no issues otherwise

[WolfMan]

Yewwww!

[Jeterpool]

Nice

[Jeterpool]

We get an extra days break too

[baldrick]

Just a little bit excited for the semi final now

:grin:

[MFKS]

Just a little bit excited for the semi final now

:grin:
Need to make it a hostile Stade de Newy so those Japanese think Greenpeace is after them for ****ing with whales

[hawk]

tifo greenpeace ship :blush:

[Grimario]

Just a little bit excited for the semi final now

:grin:

Get excited for the third place play off as well... Repeat of the last Group A game!

[leftrightout]

Anyone else think Milligan was brilliant when he came on? I don't see why he can't play that more advanced role with luongo. Just because he and jedinak are in there doesn't mean they have to both hold.

[furns]

No tickets left. We will let people know if any more become available.

[Grimario]

Anyone else think Milligan was brilliant when he came on? I don't see why he can't play that more advanced role with luongo. Just because he and jedinak are in there doesn't mean they have to both hold.

Was better than Bresc.

[lquiquer]

No ticket no problem.....5 days to dig a tunnel, plenty room on the hill. Just an idea :whistling:

[Jetmaster]

Wire cutters and a ladder were the go in the NSL days!

[hawk]

Dont count UAE out just yet. they are pretty handy

[lquiquer]

Dont count UAE out just yet. they are pretty handy

Omar Abdhulraman......but think Jipan will get them ....

[Imyourhero]

Do we think Luongo will be a target for clubs following the AC? Where would you like to see him go?

[MFKS]

Was better than Bresc.

Wouldn't have been hard.

Bresc was that honking Ange would be hard pressed to pick him ever again.

I know the bloke has some skills our players don't but I just don't see how he fits in Ange's team at all.
Bresc plays very slow tempo where Ange plays a quick tempo game.

Ange has at least found a way to incorporate Timmy into his attack even if it goes against a lot of what he wants.
Can't really see him being able to fashion a role for Bresc and with the likes of Rogic (If he can get his shit sorted) De Silva Beard Antonis etc coming along Bresc odds on to be pensioned off in a weeks time anyway

[leftrightout]

Rogic (If he can get his shit sorted)y

If that kid ever gets gets his shit sorted out, it can strengthen us hugely. He just has something other players don't and makes everything exciting.
Shame he is a Gypo though and is now being punished for it.

[WolfMan]

Anyone else think Milligan was brilliant when he came on? I don't see why he can't play that more advanced role with luongo. Just because he and jedinak are in there doesn't mean they have to both hold.

Spot on. I was thinking Ange would do a straight swap, Milligan for Bresciano. Ended up happening that way by the end.


Dont count UAE out just yet. they are pretty handy

This. Pretty condescending to assume Japan are through to the Semis. Reminds me of those that assumed the Footballroos would top the group and bought tix as such....

[MFKS]

This. Pretty condescending to assume Japan are through to the Semis. Reminds me of those that assumed the Footballroos would top the group and bought tix as such....

I am only assuming the Japs will win because if they don't it is a bonus and all but guaranteed Final for us.

UAE do not worry me in the slightest as I feel they will park the bus against us and end up getting done over anyway like the rest of the Gulf nations have done when playing Australia.

Japan I respect and fear. They won't park the bus and will have a go at us and as I don't rate our defence I feel in Honda Kagawa Endo and co have the class to tear us a new arse hole

I am already assuming the worst as we may as well expect to play the superior side now and if we get the lesser side happy days

[Jeterpool]

The more I've watched this tournament, the more it sinks into me that FIFA missed a golden opportunity to play the World Cup here. We would fill every stadium for every game. We're getting 5000 people to Bahrain v Qatar and 7500 when the socceroos were playing at the same time to a dead rubber match! Imagine if we had England, Brazil, Germany and Argentina coming out here!

This tournament has certainly surpassed my expectations and I'm really enjoying watching the matches. Teams are coming out and having a go at each other and playing some very entertaining football.

After the crap we Jets fans have endured over the last number of years, more-so recently, it's great to enjoy football again.

Cannot wait for Tuesday night. The biggest thing in this city since the Beckham match.

[pv4]

next person to mention 97 gets a ban

:rof:


What the hell would I want two for!? I've trouble enough affording one

:rof: :oops:

:brr:

[MFKS]

The more I've watched this tournament, the more it sinks into me that FIFA missed a golden opportunity to play the World Cup here. We would fill every stadium for every game. We're getting 5000 people to Bahrain v Qatar and 7500 when the socceroos were playing at the same time to a dead rubber match! Imagine if we had England, Brazil, Germany and Argentina coming out here!

This tournament has certainly surpassed my expectations and I'm really enjoying watching the matches. Teams are coming out and having a go at each other and playing some very entertaining football.

After the crap we Jets fans have endured over the last number of years, more-so recently, it's great to enjoy football again.

Cannot wait for Tuesday night. The biggest thing in this city since the Beckham match.


Fifa a missed a golden opportunity by not giving us the WC??

WTF You are pretty naïve here. FIFA are all about making money for themselves and their associates. No way in the world would they want a WC in Australia where the government are not gonna bend on laws. In Brazil and Sth Africa local laws were broken/bent that badly to exploit the country for FIFA's gain. They are still pissed about what happened in Germany where the locals wouldn't play ball.

No WC anytime soon is going to a Western Nation who has pretty firm laws that will not see the government easily concede to FIFA's demands.

It ain't about the crowds or the people. It is all about the money.

Crowds will go to the WC wherever it is on the planet. Qatar will be well supported regardless of the bullshit predictions the media make just as Russia will be well supported regardless of how the western media continue to demonise Putin and Russia for not bending over and taking it up the arse to accommodate US interests.

FIFA ain't missing anything by avoiding us. They actually will gain more by not coming here

[Jeterpool]

Fifa a missed a golden opportunity by not giving us the WC??

WTF You are pretty naïve here. FIFA are all about making money for themselves and their associates. No way in the world would they want a WC in Australia where the government are not gonna bend on laws. In Brazil and Sth Africa local laws were broken/bent that badly to exploit the country for FIFA's gain. They are still pissed about what happened in Germany where the locals wouldn't play ball.

No WC anytime soon is going to a Western Nation who has pretty firm laws that will not see the government easily concede to FIFA's demands.

It ain't about the crowds or the people. It is all about the money.

Crowds will go to the WC wherever it is on the planet. Qatar will be well supported regardless of the bullshit predictions the media make just as Russia will be well supported regardless of how the western media continue to demonise Putin and Russia for not bending over and taking it up the arse to accommodate US interests.

FIFA ain't missing anything by avoiding us. They actually will gain more by not coming here

I wasn't talking in monetary terms. Of course they went with the countries who filled their pockets the most.

For the good of the game, which FIFA don't have in mind, I'm saying they missed an opportunity to expand a growing market in Australia.

[pv4]

This Asian Cup is great and all, don't get me wrong, but I struggle to see how USA wasn't the best choice for 2022 tbh.

[BodyNovo]

This Asian Cup is great and all, don't get me wrong, but I struggle to see how USA wasn't the best choice for 2022 tbh.

the only problem i have with this is the USA had the f**king world cup in 94.

England and Australia were the ideal choices IMO.

[WolfMan]

I am only assuming the Japs will win because if they don't it is a bonus and all but guaranteed Final for us.

UAE do not worry me in the slightest as I feel they will park the bus against us and end up getting done over anyway like the rest of the Gulf nations have done when playing Australia.

Japan I respect and fear. They won't park the bus and will have a go at us and as I don't rate our defence I feel in Honda Kagawa Endo and co have the class to tear us a new arse hole

I am already assuming the worst as we may as well expect to play the superior side now and if we get the lesser side happy days


I understand the points made, and I agree it will more-than-likely be Japan progressing. Just feel it's disrespectful to write off anybody, especially at this stage of a competition.

[Grimario]

Do we think Luongo will be a target for clubs following the AC? Where would you like to see him go?

He's been a target of championship clubs for over a year. Swindon knocked back a pretty sizeable bid last window and there were rumours of half of them being back in for him again before the Asian cup even started.

[leftrightout]

The more I've watched this tournament, the more it sinks into me that FIFA missed a golden opportunity to play the World Cup here. We would fill every stadium for every game. We're getting 5000 people to Bahrain v Qatar and 7500 when the socceroos were playing at the same time to a dead rubber match! Imagine if we had England, Brazil, Germany and Argentina coming out here!

This tournament has certainly surpassed my expectations and I'm really enjoying watching the matches. Teams are coming out and having a go at each other and playing some very entertaining football.

After the crap we Jets fans have endured over the last number of years, more-so recently, it's great to enjoy football again.

Cannot wait for Tuesday night. The biggest thing in this city since the Beckham match.

Jeterpool spot on yet again. World cup would have been huge here and i have also loved the football played. I have tried to watch every single game, have seen at least part of all of them.

[MFKS]

the only problem i have with this is the USA had the f**king world cup in 94.

England and Australia were the ideal choices IMO.

I don't actually see what is to be gained at all holding a WC in England.

The code is popular enough anyway there so a WC ain't gonna boost anything there. All the best players play in England in their careers anyway whether that be in the EPL or UCL matches so it ain't like the locals need the opportunity to see the elite players anyway


Agree the USA should wait a bit longer for 2nd crack at it but the reality is sooner or later it will be back in Concacaf and your choices are Mexico who have held it twice Canada the USA and 30 odd other countries far too small to hold it.

Add in the fact the USA is a huge player in World Affairs can see why it would hold interest to get a better foothold for the code in the US landscape

[MFKS]

I wasn't talking in monetary terms. Of course they went with the countries who filled their pockets the most.

For the good of the game, which FIFA don't have in mind, I'm saying they missed an opportunity to expand a growing market in Australia.

The thing that is also missed in this is even though Qatar is a small nation playing a WC in the Arab world is actually be expanding the game on a far greater scale than somewhere like us who are at the arse end of the world.

Not saying we wouldn't benefit but the Arab region will also benefit and are just as much deserving at holding a WC as anyone else. Unfortunately the criticism of the Qatar decision tends to overlook this and imply that area of the world are not deserving which is ohh so wrong

The other sad state of affairs is that unfortunately with world politics/security etc the way they are there are only a few acceptable locations to hold it in that neck of the woods anyway and FIFA at least chose one of the best options available anyway

[BodyNovo]

i wouldn't say there is anything to be gained out of holding a WC in England but i would say that about Russia as well.

England has all the stadia, training facilities, yada yada all ready to go and it would have come at little to no cost for tax payers.

agree that it will be back in CONCACAF soon. Austalia won't be getting a world cup till 2030 at the earliest

[Jeterpool]

The thing that is also missed in this is even though Qatar is a small nation playing a WC in the Arab world is actually be expanding the game on a far greater scale than somewhere like us who are at the arse end of the world.

Not saying we wouldn't benefit but the Arab region will also benefit and are just as much deserving at holding a WC as anyone else. Unfortunately the criticism of the Qatar decision tends to overlook this and imply that area of the world are not deserving which is ohh so wrong

The other sad state of affairs is that unfortunately with world politics/security etc the way they are there are only a few acceptable locations to hold it in that neck of the woods anyway and FIFA at least chose one of the best options available anyway

I can accept your points there. Good post.

[Macca]

Must admit I took a bit of satisfaction in telling a mate the tickets were sold out when he said on fb this morning something like, "don't normally like soccer but would be keen to see the socceroos, anyone keen?".
Thought Jedinak was abysmal in the first half, didn't notice him much in the second which means he was probably doin his job a bit better but far out, I reckon at least 50% of his short passes in the middle early on were either hospital passes or straight up intercepted, and he missed about his first 5 long balls as well as coming close to being sent with terrible tackling. Bresc was alright besides his shooting but yeah clearly doesn't have the engines to press, doesn't move it quick and can't really dribble either. Only spot for him to start would be as a second holding mid with Luongo in front probably, but Milligan and Jedinak (assuming he remembers how to play) would both be preferred in that role. Agree with whoever said he should come on as a late sub if at all. Milligan did look really good coming on and impressed against Korea as well, was kinda hoping he got subbed on at half time for Jedinak :whistling:

Hope we don't have that shit a start from here on in.. honkin for at least the first 20, a better team would have made us pay for that especially since our defense has not proved rock solid.

[MFKS]

i wouldn't say there is anything to be gained out of holding a WC in England but i would say that about Russia as well.

England has all the stadia, training facilities, yada yada all ready to go and it would have come at little to no cost for tax payers.

agree that it will be back in CONCACAF soon. Austalia won't be getting a world cup till 2030 at the earliest

Russia is one of the biggest developing economies on the planet. Even though they were a world power in the USSR days and there lustre faded at the break up of the Soviet Union they are ever so slowly gaining their lustre again. Holding a WC will be a huge boon for their local game who lets face it under achieve something shocking with their NT at Confederation level let alone WC level as well as their clubs sides in the UCL do little also.

Add in the fact it will be the first WC ever for Eastern Europe as the rest have all been held in Western Europe.

I also don't think you are taking into account the hidden benefits of holding a WC which will see reduced barriers and increased trade to the Russian economy removal of stereotypes and perceptions of that neck of the woods as well as a huge boost to Russians who will think they can achieve anything in the world.

The English wouldn't gain **** all in this regard as they are all ready capable (Cricket and their NT withstanding :tongue:)

New stadiums and facilities leave a legacy to the nation hosting it. Just cause England would not have to invest a pound in this doesn't mean they should host it. The thing comes around every 4 years and governments can get away with spending money on it so take the chance whilst it is available

As for Australia hosting a WC 2030 ain't happening.

Next cab off the rank is China in Asia

Then after that we need to worry about India/Indonesia and new bids from Japan and Korea.

Reality is we will be lucky to see the WC here before 2100 let alone in our lifetimes

[lquiquer]

Looks like Sepp coming to Sydney for final next week........He is going to be popular :sparring:

[plague]

This Asian Cup is great and all, don't get me wrong, but I struggle to see how USA wasn't the best choice for 2022 tbh.

FIFA punishing the yanks for exposing the Kardashians on the world.
Fair call IMO.

I'm def going to Qatar. Mrs Plague already has her Aussie flag hijab ready to go.

[parksey]

bresh's international career is over

[plague]

Hope the Newy crowd gives Milligan the huge round of applause he deserves.
Ill always remember the time he chose us over Arsenal and Milan.

[pv4]

Mrs Plague already has her Aussie flag hijab ready to go.

:rof:

[pv4]

Btw - ead to all the Sainsbury haters, hey.

#noregrets

[MFKS]

Btw - ead to all the Sainsbury haters, hey.

#noregrets

Well Done.

Problem is you plug that many sooner or later your bound to get one right.



I take it there will be no comment though on my claim that Tommy Juric is a poor mans Matt Simon???

I just cringe when I remember how poor his touch and finishing was in Brisbane where he cost us two goals personally a competent player would have taken.


Can't believe anyone rates him

[Jeterpool]

Problem is you plug that many sooner or later your bound to get one right.


:roflz:

[MFKS]

Looks like Sepp coming to Sydney for final next week........He is going to be popular :sparring:


Hookers and Coke needed.

Big Wigs in town to suck the mango

[pv4]

Well Done.

Problem is you plug that many sooner or later your bound to get one right.



I take it there will be no comment though on my claim that Tommy Juric is a poor mans Matt Simon???

I just cringe when I remember how poor his touch and finishing was in Brisbane where he cost us two goals personally a competent player would have taken.


Can't believe anyone rates him

Who have I plugged that you would consider hasn't been "right"?

Apart from Juric, that is (who I still believe is our long-term option to replacing Cahill).

[lquiquer]

Can't wait for Attendance Number coming up on the screen in second half Tuesday night. My bet: 17500...!!!!! :tongue:

[MFKS]

Who have I plugged that you would consider hasn't been "right"?

Apart from Juric, that is (who I still believe is our long-term option to replacing Cahill).

I will answer that question when you provide the Sheep Quiz Answers :trolls:

[leftrightout]

Just having a look at some info on We Lei, Chinese number 10 who caused some headaches. Gee its impressive.
23 years old already has 179 appearances for Shanghai East Asia, 76 goals. Played his first professional game at 14 years old. Since he has been there the club has risen from div.3 to Chinese super league.

[Premy]

Cannot wait for Tuesday night. The biggest thing in this city since the Beckham match.

Since ever.

[Premy]

i wouldn't say there is anything to be gained out of holding a WC in England but i would say that about Russia as well.

England has all the stadia, training facilities, yada yada all ready to go and it would have come at little to no cost for tax payers.

agree that it will be back in CONCACAF soon. Austalia won't be getting a world cup till 2030 at the earliest
2026 I would imagine is going to American and Canada
2030 is pretty much locked into be in Uruguay as it would be 100 years since the first World Cup.
2034 is the earliest we can get it, though I fear Fifa will try something along the lines of what Europe are doing for the Euros and will spread it across Europe
2038 is our best bet IMO.

[leftrightout]

2026 I would imagine is going to American and Canada
2030 is pretty much locked into be in Uruguay as it would be 100 years since the first World Cup.
2034 is the earliest we can get it, though I fear Fifa will try something along the lines of what Europe are doing for the Euros and will spread it across Europe
2038 is our best bet IMO.

I think China will be ahead of us, even Japan or Korea again. I just cant see Australia getting it as long as i am alive and i plan on living well past 2038.

[lquiquer]

2026 USA
2030 Europe / England (Because they don't seem to do 3 WC in a row outside the old continent)
2034 Africa / Morocco
2038 South America / Argentina
2042 Europe / Italy
2046 Asia / China
+ 24 years (2070) / Australia (But I be dead)!!!

[MFKS]

2026 I would imagine is going to American and Canada
2030 is pretty much locked into be in Uruguay as it would be 100 years since the first World Cup.
2034 is the earliest we can get it, though I fear Fifa will try something along the lines of what Europe are doing for the Euros and will spread it across Europe
2038 is our best bet IMO.


Not Certain Uruguay in this day and age is a big enough place to hold it particularly on their own.

They only really have 1 city of note, a population of 3 million or so, their stadiums are well behind standards required and they don't have the wealth Qatar would have to throw at it to fix their issues.

Noble idea but can't see it happening unless it is a shared WC between them and Argies with maybe Brazil chipping in???


Other than Brazil or Argentina I wouldn't expect any other Sth American country to get it on their own these days.

[Premy]

Asia has the 2022 so by "FIFA rules" another Asian nation cannot host another WC until 2034.

2026
America have it nailed down as Europe and Asia can't host and South America seem to be putting all their eggs in the 2030 basket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2693508/Uruguay-favourites-host-2030-World-Cup-USA-line-2026-tournament.html

2030
You would be correct in the prospect of Argentina/Uruguay WC
http://www.argentinauruguay2030.com/?m=1

Chile wants to join in on the bid also
http://m.firstpost.com/sports/chile-joins-argentina-uruguay-expressing-interest-host-world-cup-2030-1787593.html

2034
Would be between Asia and Europe as no other African nation other than South Africa has the resources, infrastructure or money to do it, the logistics of a joint African bid will not come together quite well either. Europe would more than likely have the edge due to Asia hosting 2022.

2038
So with Europe hosting 2034 Australia will have to convince Asia to back them and not China, Japan, Korea, India ect no easy feat.

But knowing how FIFA works the price of Ice will go through the roof and Antarctica will buy the bids.

[Thomas477]

I reckon Morrocco or Egypt could host it tbh.

[plague]

Decent header that.

[WolfMan]

Ben Williams is an imposter. Absolute shambles

[Grimario]

Good old Mr Centre of Attention ruining football yet again. **** off, Williams.

[lquiquer]

Benjamin at his best again!!!!! :facepalm:

[plague]

Williams got it dead right.
Slater is an idiot carrying on.
Good reffing imo

[borat]

Williams got it dead right.
Slater is an idiot carrying on.
Good reffing imo

Was it a 2nd yellow for diving? At the ground and wasn't sure of the red card.

Atmosphere is amazing

[lquiquer]

I reckon Morrocco or Egypt could host it tbh.

Morocco missed out to SA in 2010 (14 votes to 10, Egypt got none) [As per Wiki]

[Grimario]

The panel are laying into Williams. Aloisi especially... Was excellent.

[plague]

Was it a 2nd yellow for diving? At the ground and wasn't sure of the red card.

Atmosphere is amazing

The cheap shot late foot in on the keeper.
The simulation.
Or
The time wasting.
All 3 were yellow card offences.
Take yer pick.


Still not sure what was so heinous about what Williams did.

[plague]

The panel are laying into Williams. Aloisi especially... Was excellent.

So what was the criticism?

[Grimario]

So what was the criticism?
It's well known that Williams has a monster ego and as a coach, you had to remember to say how good he was all the time because as soon as you got on his bad side, he'd go out of his way to be extra harsh I'm his rulings on field against your team. All in relation to quieroz criticising him.

And while any of those things might be worthy of a yellow, his complete Graham Poll impression, not realising that he'd already booked the guy for an absolute nothing challenge early on is the real problem. Complete lack of awareness, complete attention seeking Williams at his best.

[plague]

It's well known that Williams has a monster ego and as a coach, you had to remember to say how good he was all the time because as soon as you got on his bad side, he'd go out of his way to be extra harsh I'm his rulings on field against your team. All in relation to quieroz criticising him.


Sounded like some good objective criticism from a failed coach.
Shame I missed it.

As for him forgetting the 2nd yellow, that's the only thing he got wrong and should be singled out for it (it wasn't as bad as Polls tho).

All up though I fail to see how an attention seeker with a massive ego would go out of his way to embarrass himself like that.
Seemed a bit counter productive really.

[Grimario]

Wasn't just aloisi... Rudan said some things as well.

[Jetmaster]

2nd yellow correct cos the Iranian puss took a fall. Problem is BW didnt realise it was second yellow which makes it look bad.

[plague]

Wasn't just aloisi... Rudan said some things as well.

So we've got Slater, Rudan and Aloisi agreeing on something.
I'm happy to be on the other side of that argument.

[Premy]

I reckon Morrocco or Egypt could host it tbh.

Morocco yes, Egypt not so much IMO.

[Grimario]

2nd yellow correct cos the Iranian puss took a fall. Problem is BW didnt realise it was second yellow which makes it look bad.

The problem is the first yellow he gave. Was am almost nothing foul and the guys first. Then it's compounded by the second one.

Regardless, Williams is a joke.

[plague]

The problem is the first yellow he gave. Was am almost nothing foul and the guys first. Then it's compounded by the second one.

Regardless, Williams is a joke.

I've seen it given a million times.
Can't critisise him for that.


Also the irony of turds like Slater and Rudan having a go about someone else's ego.
Geez Louise.

[plague]

Btw what nationality was the bloke that reffed the Sth Korea v Uzbek game last night?
Anyone know?

[Grimario]

I've seen it given a million times.
Can't critisise him for that.


Also the irony of turds like Slater and Rudan having a go about someone else's ego.
Geez Louise.

Yeah but he's not consistent. Foul during second half by Iraq, player beaten and took guy out... No yellow. No consistency. And again just there. He's an utter disgrace.

[Grimario]

Get in

[baldrick]

Btw what nationality was the bloke that reffed the Sth Korea v Uzbek game last night?
Anyone know?

Saudi Arabian

[plague]

Good penalty decision tho.

[plague]

Saudi Arabian
Ta.

[WolfMan]

Was there any other option? Agricultural challenge, no question penalty

[WolfMan]

This is incredible! What a match

[baldrick]

Blimey, a bit going on here !

[plague]

Was there any other option? Agricultural challenge, no question penalty

Don't worry, the Member will be on here soon turning this thread to shit.
Get your sensible comments in now lads.

[Jeterpool]

Am I watching football or wrestlemania?

[Grimario]

This is incredible! What a match

The composure by that fullback to step up and take that.

We need a left back too...

[plague]

See, now they are all saying that was a fair card on Hussein (foot in on the goalie) but carried on about the other one.
Exact same foul both times.
I ****ing hate these ****s.

[Grimario]

See, now they are all saying that was a fair card on Hussein (foot in on the goalie) but carried on about the other one.
Exact same foul both times.
I ****ing hate these ****s.

You're having a laugh.

[Jeterpool]

The two semi finalists in Sydney will have both come from a extra time. Expect some tired legs late on in that game. Winner of tonight will have one less day preparation

[plague]

Are the refs standing closer than normal? Weird seeing them on the edge of the 6. Or am I drunk?

[plague]

You're having a laugh.

Nope.
Legit.

[Jeterpool]

Are the refs standing closer than normal? Weird seeing them on the edge of the 6. Or am I drunk?

Yeh I think they are

[Jeterpool]

Let's get to the keepers

[WolfMan]

Aside from the first 2, there have been some cracking penalty shots here

[Jeterpool]

Are the refs standing closer than normal? Weird seeing them on the edge of the 6. Or am I drunk?

Maybe Williams wants to feel a part of it

[Grimario]

Apart from the first two and the post,those were some excellent penalties.

[Jeterpool]

Await Belchardos report on the match

[Jeterpool]

Apart from the first two and the post,those were some excellent penalties.

Agree

[WolfMan]

Apart from the first two and the post,those were some excellent penalties.

Even the post wasn't a bad one. Half an inch to the left and it bounces in with the keeper no chance

[Jeterpool]

That'll open things up

[WolfMan]

UAE draw first blood. Some finish

[Grimario]

Even the post wasn't a bad one. Half an inch to the left and it bounces in with the keeper no chance

Didn't go in, terrible penalty.

[furns]

Am I watching football or wrestlemania?

Royal Rumble Monday morning :wink:

[Thomas477]

Morocco yes, Egypt not so much IMO.

Egypt do need to sort their shit out, no doubting that, but amongst the African countries, they're up there with a chance. As for Morrocco and Egypt losing in 2010, that doesn't really mean much.

[hawk]

well, iran iraq one of the best theatres ive seen on a field.

& people wonder why we watch league 1 teams in cup football. bout the same level and produces games like that.

[lquiquer]

Egypt do need to sort their shit out, no doubting that, but amongst the African countries, they're up there with a chance. As for Morrocco and Egypt losing in 2010, that doesn't really mean much.

10 votes means Morocco were ready and will be in the future if they decide to go for it

[plague]

Is the Aussie semi live on ABC next Tuesday?

[Grimario]

Is the Aussie semi live on ABC next Tuesday?

Yep. Other semi final as well.

[lquiquer]

@Rashidajourno: Carlos Queiroz: "If I say something against Mr Ben Williams, my career is finished" #IRNvIRQ #AC2015 http://t.co/iLNfta0iS9

[lquiquer]

Keep calm and give it to Omar :thumbsup:

[belchardo]

Await Belchardos report on the match

****ing fantastic!

that was a bloody roller coaster.

first off, second yellow was completely right, but i don't think he would have given it had he realised he'd already booked him. took about 6 iraqi players to remind him. i didn't see the first yellow, but then i don't know if anybody did! will need a replay.

how many yellows did he hand out in the end? every time he gave one out i was thinking 'he must be already on a yellow'

penalty decision was spot on when i saw it live. we have side on seats (on the goal line) and i can't believe he didn't get a card for it. it was terrible.

geez the pens were an amazing contest in themselves. two misses in the first two shots and then, what 12? before another miss.

crowd were brilliant, that's the downside of the iranians being out, but hopefully a bigger iraqi crowd in sydney.

horns still going outside.

[belchardo]

Was it a 2nd yellow for diving? At the ground and wasn't sure of the red card.

Atmosphere is amazing

weren't sitting in bay 66/67 with a jets home shirt on were you?

atmosphere was bloody fantastic.

[belchardo]

oh, and ben williams is a dick. told him to go back to state league (how good am i :D) after he stopped the play to deal with the iranian player that was down in the box when iraq were busting down the wing towards them. iran hadn't kicked it out even though he had gone down 2 minutes earlier when they were on the attack. then the iranian player kicked it back to the iraqi keeper from 5 metres from the defensive 18 yard box.

[belchardo]

and great work from williams to take out players on two separate occasions.

[plague]

Yep. Other semi final as well.

Ta.

[belchardo]

who's our kit nerd? can't believe japan in royal blue, UAE keeper in black.

[Jeterpool]

who's our kit nerd? can't believe japan in royal blue, UAE keeper in black.

That would be Pv4

[hawk]

hey, Blue Samari singing ooooooh gypooooh, gypoh, gypoh, gypohhhhh

[belchardo]

hey, Blue Samari singing ooooooh gypooooh, gypoh, gypoh, gypohhhhh

both have an affinity for tuna, so makes sense.

[belchardo]

clearly japan are in the mood to butcher things. somebody get them a cow.

[belchardo]

wow.

[Jeterpool]

Bang!
Hope there's a result in 90 minutes. I need some sleep

[Grimario]

That was beautiful

[belchardo]

http://www.afcasiancup.com/news/en/qf-iran-3-3-iraq-aet---pens-6-7/16fgo1y3fz3sr1poyufwjocqg0

comments on the iraq/iran game worth a read. don't think williams should go to iran anytime soon

[lquiquer]

hey, Blue Samari singing ooooooh gypooooh, gypoh, gypoh, gypohhhhh

:roflz:

[Jeterpool]

http://www.afcasiancup.com/news/en/qf-iran-3-3-iraq-aet---pens-6-7/16fgo1y3fz3sr1poyufwjocqg0

comments on the iraq/iran game worth a read. don't think williams should go to iran anytime soon

That's the biggest advantage we have being australian. We dodge our own refs

[Jeterpool]

Kagawa you muppet

[Grimario]

Great result for us this ET

[belchardo]

doesn't matter who wins now, this is good for us.

[Jeterpool]

Dear UAE and Japan. Please go and wear yourselves out. I mean completely run yourselves into the ground. Leave nothing in the tank. Sincerely, Australia.

[lquiquer]

Good for us I guess , extra day to rest and now they going to extra time

[belchardo]

Great result for us this ET

you and me - wavelength

[belchardo]

you and me - wavelength

and jeterpool and lquiquer

[Grimario]

Been impressed with Mohammed Salem.

[Grimario]

and jeterpool and lquiquer
And anyone supporting Australia, really.

[belchardo]

And anyone supporting Australia, really.

thought we had a thing going there. seems like it was more special for me than you.

[Jeterpool]

thought we had a thing going there. seems like it was more special for me than you.

:violin:

[belchardo]

18,900 in canberra tonight, 19,000 in sydney. more games in canberra please.

[Grimario]

thought we had a thing going there. seems like it was more special for me than you.

I'm just a user, you're one of many.

[Jeterpool]

thought we had a thing going there. seems like it was more special for me than you.

Not mentioning disc golf killed you

[Grimario]

Not mentioning disc golf killed you

I'll hopefully be in Canberra for some disc golf in April or May.

[Jeterpool]

Who is looking th stronger should it get to pens?

I'm thinking UAE but Japan are just so drilled

[Jeterpool]

Sideshow Bob hasn't even cracked a sweat tonight. Very lazy player.

Good with the ball though

[Grimario]

Who is looking th stronger should it get to pens?

I'm thinking UAE but Japan are just so drilled

UAE three shots all game. Definitely want them to win, don't we?