So Deans wins coach of the year and Miller doesn't get us to the finals yet again.
I think you know what you need to do Middleby.
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So Deans wins coach of the year and Miller doesn't get us to the finals yet again.
I think you know what you need to do Middleby.
Extremely impressed after Miller's latest interview with the Herald. He wants a squad that is "younger, faster and fitter"; players who can press for 90 minutes and break fast on the counter. Players with good engines.
If Scott keeps echoing these mantras of the Jets' greatest-ever coach, he will have my support.
I didn't think Dillon and GVE were even on speaking terms. Good to see they patched things up.
don't recall Branko ever saying that... :popcorn:Quote:
Originally Posted by Couscous
Big Scotty surpassed the number of days in charge of his predecessor Phil "Moving Forward" Stubbins.
Most days in charge:
1. GvE v1 - 991
2. Branko - 827
3. GvE v2 - 823
4. Scotty - 389
5. Phil - 386
Watched him at work today.
They're looking sharp.
Mullen is a sweary chap.
How'd the new boys look and the fringe guys like Cooper Pav and Brennan?Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
Didn't see coop - doesn't mean he wasn't there.
I wasn't there for more than 40minutes
There were lots of faces I didn't recognise.
Clut looked sharp playing in a central attacking role is some shape drills.
TBH Brennan looked clumsy in the high press tight passing game they played.
Ando was white hot.
Balls retrieved quickly, bibs folded neatly, no empty water bottles.
I like the cut of the new assistants jib too. Can blow a whistle, and was in shorts.
Cooper was probably practising bench warming ahead of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
Who looked to be ahead in the battle of the keepers?Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
They often look sharp at training. Then they get kicked to S'house on game day.
Obviously the witches hats aren't up to A-League level if they're making us look good.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
BK was the one working in the shape and patterns session while the other keepers were being shot at by the squaddies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Make of that what you will.
Oh man oh man oh man it's almost that time of year again.Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
This comment has a potential of a 68 page discussionQuote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
BK, seasoned pro, ahead of Duncan, young keeper with less than 10 professional starts to his name.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
It's not quite the same as fringe Socceroo vs local player only in the team because he has shit hair and is local or whatever the argument was.
This will be the quote of all quotes when Duncan benches BK againQuote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
BK ain't gonna be able to hold the gig forever. Even if Millertime gives him a start he will eventually have to drop him when he sees his shit work at free kicks.
Like FFS Boogaard will give 3-4 of them away around the D a game.
As if BK can fool Millertime for long as he watches balls sail past him without diving
Oh my god oh my god oh my god it's really happening you guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
It's really really happening.
Praise be Griff what a time to be alive.
Let's gooooooooooooooooooooo
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/1912...ger_medium.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...wgnxpu2o7l.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by q-money
Yeah...well...um.... at least BK has got a club.....unlike "Lovemedo" who left some time ago now for promised fame and riches.
:trolls:
"Keepermania III"
Gee is that the best you BK fan Bois have got??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
We don't take this shit as seriously - the whole thing is usually dead until someone sees BK standing between the sticks and goes postal.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
So, what you are saying is you wouldn't di(v)e for your cause?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Who's the freaky looking guy in the top pic? Is that you plague?Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
It's The Giant from Twin Peaks, you uncultured swine!Quote:
Originally Posted by stopper2
Thank you Grim.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
If I'd said the same they'd accuse me of misogyny.
Still one of the all time spookiest TV scenes ever.
Glad you got the reference.
Last year
At the Forum last night listening to Miller speak, he does remind me a little like a politician in that a couple of times he babbled on without actually answering the question but nonetheless he makes a lot of sense in what he says. a lot of times as supporters we are quick to fire shots without knowing the full story or the big picture behind the scenes.
Last season was virtually like "ground zero" and like starting the club all over again and building the foundations all over again with the basics. Keeping that stability and continuity is the key now and I totally agree that throwing big dollars at a big name Marquee is not the priority for the club at this stage of the rebuilding process.
Miller is confident that he is building and strengthening the team now with players that he thinks can take the club to the next level...although I disagree to a certain extent that he "inherited" the squad last year (as mentioned by Andy Roberts); yes to a certain extent but not entirely....as mentioned, bringing in a Marquee would potentially change the dynamics of the squad and even the relationships within the squad. I can certainly see the logic behind this.
As we've seen in the 11 year history of the A League no Marquee player guarantees success.
Personally I felt for the most part he was full of shitQuote:
Originally Posted by stopper2
The last thing he said about not being happy with last season's results and believing it wasn't good enough struck a cord with me
That being said I don't think he has done enough on the transfer market to address it this season coming
I found his remarks about young players being given a go by him far from the truth. He blew a lot of smoke up the arse of the EJ kids he has had filling in at first team training. If he thinks they are good enough then he is either lying or delusional. These are the kids who conceded 10 in the NPL two weeks ago
They also conceded 7 V Olympic early this season
They are not a patch on recent sides at that level
If they were as good as he claimed he would have put them on NYL deals by now
As for his claim the fans in Newy got very negative last season when we were going through our mid season meltdown and his claim that we were good at it.
He does realise it was his shitful coaching that was seeing the side strangled with the bus parking shit that was the problem??
Matter of fact the only bloke who came out of it with any increased reputation in my eyes was Griffiths
How handsome did the Griff look? immaculate as ever?Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
As for Miller, his early season performances of coaching like a coward then blaming the players was a disc-race.
towards the end of season through some good recruiting (which he should be credited with) saw the teams personality change for the better.
if he keeps going forward with that then awesome.
if he goes back to the tripe tactics he dished up early doors then I'm not interested.
guess we'll find out soon enough huh.
allo allo allo what ave we here. Negativity? Be careful pal.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
Hello multi friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Negative Police
Have fun in this place. If you don't get off to a good start you are forever tarnished, speaking from experience. Kinda like the prem.
Last season, Miller came in late with little preparation and half a squad. I think he had a couple of months to cobble together a side with little money.
Started well, went wrong in the middle of the season and improved significantly later in the season.
As a rookie coach, if he learnt from that barren period and has adapted to suit (looks like he has), all is well.
Miller was appointed 18/6. Pre-season started 22/6 under JP while Miller packed up. We had the remains of Stubbins squad less Pepper and Neville who went to WSW.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
This season we started pre-season training 27/6.
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Originally Posted by Negative Police
They've become self aware.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Special One
This is the worst Captain Obvious Tribute Band ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Negative Police
I am honoured to have a tribute band formed for me.