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FYI, the link at the top is worth following, there's video of the great man.
I've been reading/listening to a lot of these "pre-season reviews. Nobody is really giving us a shout this year and they don't really have much nice to say about us either. They're banging us as odds-on favourite to get the wooden spoon and backing Stubbins as the first coach to be sacked.
This pisses me off and as a fan gets me motivated to support our team to prove them wrong. If Stubbins wanted any motivation this is it. Nobody believes in them, nobody gives them a shot. Go and there and prove those "pundits" wrong! And Tinkler isn't going to sack Stubbins either because he simply doesn't care about the club anymore. The only way he is getting sacked is if someone buys us and pays him out.
I really think we have a good team for a fresh start. A fresh coach who is looking to prove doubters wrong. I hope he's using this material to fire the boys up.
there's been a lot of lazy punditry thats for sure.
worked for the mariners for a few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
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Originally Posted by Jeterpool
interested to know who you guys think we'll finish above?Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
I'm hopeful we won't finish last, but I'm not sure I see us finishing in the top 6, and given we consistently lose to Perth and Nix (the other teams I'm thinking will be sitting in the cellar), I'm not convinced we'll finish above them.
I would argue that victory, Sydney and heart/city have all improved their squads. and I think the mariners will remain competitive, as will Brisbane, Western Sydney and Adelaide.
needless to say, i hope I'm horrendously wrong.
I think we will finish above the Mariners. I don't think they'll well this year. I'm thinking we'll finish ahead of Perth and the Nix and I think we'll be ahead of Sydney too. I don't think we'll be the top, but I think we will be 6th, maybe 6th ahead of City.Quote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
You're certainly right in what you say. Each team has strengthened, both those above and below us. It's going to be tough.
Let's be honest - it's the A-league and any team can win on their given day. It's so unpredictable. I just had the shits because Slater praises every frigging team saying basically they'll all make the top 6 except for us.
Actually...**** him. I don't want Slater's support.
I think we have a good best XI with bugger all after that. If our best XI are fit and play every game, we will upset the proverbial apple cart and be a team to fear in the finals. Unfortunately, we are starting off the season with an okay HAL defender in midfield and are just an injury away from having Gallaway at left back again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
that's the killer for me. pre-season has shown that we are about as deep as puddle. and even the puddle has deserted us now. :(
95% of the media only want to talk about Syd/Melb.....Roar practically forced everyone to take notice but they will be amongst the also rans once they drop off a bit.
I swear Smurfs are at least top two in the odds every bloody season !
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Do we need him right now ?Quote:
Adam Taggart is rumoured to be joining the Jets on loan to get game time before the Asian Cup.
Taggart has only just started Training again for Fulham after having knee surgery after the World Cup
Us? Nah, more likely Perth I reckon. There was a rumour last week that they had a high profile loan signing inbound, that would be perfect for them and him. Local boy with the big/small pairing up front with Keogh.
Haha well by the looks of our defence and midfield we are going to be looking to win games 5-4 and 6-5 so another goal scorer can only be helpful!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/...arquee-striker
Perth targeting marquee striker. Reckon Taggart could fit that bill...
No, we don't need him. That's really hard to say, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Perth with Hersi on one wing, Ruka on the other, and Keogh in the middle genuinely scares me. They have been severely underrated this preseason IMO.
Given where I read that on FB, I won't put any weight behind it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
I think it would be a mistake to bring Taggart back on loan. We need a solid DM, not another Striker.
I thought Ruka was going to the Wanderers?Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
100% agree that Perth are underrated. They've got a team of (mostly) proven A-League players, yet they've been written off.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
I really hope Sydney fail to shut Gobbie Slater up
nothing shuts slater up.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.J.
To quote him, someone perhaps needs to "show him some violence"Quote:
Originally Posted by belchardo