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Toronto Awaba GKQuote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
It is a huge shame this club, three or four years ago was in NBN, then for the first half of 2011 was front runners with Azzuri and Maitland in New FM, now being tipped to finish in the lowet tier of the competition.
Thats football i guess, look at leeds, middlesborough and even teams in league 1 + 2!
Yeah i supposeQuote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
I imagine the next few weeks will see final squads settled in, there are players I know of that are still training/trialling with multiple clubs/different divisions and yet to commit to a particular club. Nothing unusual in that and fair enough players should be trying to play the highest level they can.
The Coaches seminar and ground availability seems to have thrown a spanner in the works on some trials game around the divisions also, Maitland and Westy were looking to a mid week game possibly to have a run but can't confirm the date.
Has anyone got definate trial game set down? Be good to get along and watch an odd game to start getting into the routine again.
Maitland Vs Thornton Midweek games next week. (at this stage Tuesday & Thursday out at tomago)
Thornton having inter club trial and a 1sts game vst wingham fc on sunday out at Tomago again
Thornton tend to get themselves a game each week during pre season. also heard maitland will be doing similar with games expected against a mixture of nbn/newfm teams however neither have been able to lock down dates etc due to issue Demon raised above. Rain expected too which is not good when trying to fit in trial games :(
It's pretty hard to keep stability at a club that is run by a committee and coaching staff with no idea on man management.Quote:
Originally Posted by Youaskedforit
West Wallsend V Maitland?? Is there a mid week trail game going ahead for these two clubs this week?
Judging by the responses I have had their must be a wealth of GK talent in Newcastle, but if anyone (NEW FM or ZPL) needs one PM me.
Northern site lists 3 games between Thornton and Maitland this week, Monday 4th 19s, Tues 5th 23s, Thurs 7th 1sts. All games played at Tomago Sports Complex kickoff about 6pm.
Believe Maitland are hosting West Wallsend next Thursday the 14th but only 23's and Firsts
Thornton and West Wallsend are definate on the 24th for all three grades at tomago 1pm, 2.30pm and 4.00 kick offs
from reports maitland beat Thornton last night in 1sts.
Thornton would have been missing their striker i think, honeymooning in hawaii ;)
That indeed, think he is back in the next 1 or 2 wks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Youaskedforit
I doubt anyone will be able to read anything from these first trials about the coming season. Game plans etc aren't even being prepared by coaches for opposition yet. Everyone is still focusing on themselves, formations, player positions, combinations etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by goaliepersempre
thus no analysis just the outcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
First Grade - Adamstown 2 defeated Valentine Phoenix 1
there would be a problem if they didnt ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by goaliepersempre
good result for the buds, have they improved the squad or just played really well? and on the other hand, did valentine play poor and from reports, have they lost a few from their squad?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Manager
I was there supporting Adamstown, so can't really comment on where Phoenix are at except to say it was the first trial for both teams. Adamstown seem to have the same squad from last year with the addition of a couple of players trialling from Port Macquarie. Adamstown did seem to play well, I would say that Chappy was a lot happier then Tappy.Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolate soldier
Also Adamstown 3 def Kincumber 0 last night in a first grade trial at Adamstown Oval. This game was not as fluent as the Phoenix game.
Mailtand V West Wallsend 14th Feb
Two games played at Maitland. First game I saw the first 60 mins (of 80), both sides very much going into the spirit of it being a trial game. Westy started and played the entire first 60 mins with two U19's and 3 U23's and Maitland used their bench regulary and across the park.
Maitland played as fluid a game as was allowed with Westy willing to drop deeper and generally keeping two good solid lines of formation forcing Maitland to try and play through. Maitland the ball were well positioned, knew their roles and tried hard to play a good short passing game. End score was 3-0 I believe and after game both coaches look satisifed with what they both got out of the game with match fitness playing its part in the scoreline late into the game.
Second game was the more entertaining of the two, mainly because the younger squads and younger legs meant more running and more turnovers. First half was pretty even with Maitland having the clear cut chances but really lacked any decent finishing. Can't be sure but what was down as a 23's for both sides really looked more like a mix of 23 & 19's. Both teams had some nice passages of play throughout the game with Westy paying for a lapse in defence just after half time and again match fitness meaning Maitland took a better lead before Westy pinned one back with a lovely lob from about 35 out after Maitland made a mistake playing out.
Was good to see two teams both with a definate philosophy of wanting to play out from the back and striving for the short passes and in both games we saw very little of the old hail mary passes from the defence. Even under pressure both sides first instincts were to pay football.
Looking forward to Adamstown v Magic tomorrow at Adamstown (weather permitting I assume). 19's at 1pm, 23's at 2.30 and First grade at 4pm. If any or all called off will try and post details tomorrow morning.
Awesome stuff Demon, really enjoyed to be able to read an actual analysis of a match. Very much appreciated
Adamstown V Magic 3 Grades
We my daughter donated about $30 to Rosebuds canteen over the day and the red frogs were probably the highlight. These need to be made compulsory for all NBN and NEW FM clubs in 2013.
U19;s while the scoreline was as expected I was expecting far better play from a Magic team together since Nov with 2 keepers and plenty of fresh reserves. Rosebubs gave up possession far to easily to keep the scoreline close (7-1 in the end) and will need to work on that badly. Disappointing part was Rosebuds coach seemed to be working off a predetermined interchange plan rather than what was happening in front of him.
U23's Competitive display by Rosebuds but I think possibly fortunate. Magic moved the ball well and at a whim at times and really did not seem to get out of 3rd gear nor care too. Rosebuds had a few good moments generally,moved the ball across the pitch, looked for good links to midfield but seemed to be let down by a forward player who let frustration appear too easily in his decisions.
1st to be honest I would not once have seen magic put that team on the park last season, with Bennis still very much in doubt and looking another operation or possibly retiring, Haynes dropped into a No 10 roll and was controlling the distribution. Problem is they will miss his poaching abilities if he does drop out of their front two, and that showed. Rosebub's (dare I say) got more out of the game than perhaps served. Solid display from their keeper but I thought their defence did lack some control at times. The midfield was slightly won by Magic but it also seemed Magic were not at full gear. Rosebuds did well with their chances upfront and will be their strength this season I think.
Pitch.... guys its a good idea to mow then mark lines because no one could see them. Some of the divots were a concern, looked nice and thick and solid before the games but during seemed to be very shallow roots so I hope once getting full workouts and wet weather it can remain a good surface.
One thing noticed was some more senior players do not appreciate the dominating personality of the coach, lets face it by that age you know when you need to go in to get ready. You don't need the coach calling you down form the stands one at a time like school children the second 23's leave the sheds.
What was final score in the 23s?
Chappy or Virgilli???Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
I'll have $50 on ChilliQuote:
Originally Posted by nbnjet
bugger... the missus only gives me $25 a week pocket money, so I'll have to pay you out in installments lolQuote:
Originally Posted by EH9
You've obviously been stashing a bit away or she's advanced you $5 on next week. You spent $30 yesterday on red frogs etc😀Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
Raises an important question. What were the other highlights at the concession stand? Good hotdogs? Pies?Quote:
Originally Posted by prawnhead
Thornton Vs Mayfield at Tomago
19s vs thirds?
1 -1
23s vs Reserves
3 - 0
1sts game
Left at halftime score was 1 nil to mayfield
No , my son was silly enough to trust me with his wallet while they were playing so the first 80 mins was on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by prawnhead
Actually to their credit Rosebubs ran a good canteen, a few clubs tend to run just a basic canteen for trials but they have a good variety of most things.
West Wallsend v Thornton this Sunday at Tomago
Rosebuds v ? this Saturday at Adamstown
Any other games on at this stage?
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Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Rosebuds 23s 1 v Magic23s 1
Very good game and two very different halfs. Rosebuds will consider themselves fortunate to have only been 0-1 down at the break as Magic missed chance after chance but it was a very different half second half and mainly dominated by the rosebuds with them missing 3 one on ones with the keeper and also having a stone wall penalty turned down. That said, the buds keeper had to pull off a last minute save to deny Magic victory.
Also worth noting that Magic had more than a few players playing that have vast 1st grade NBN experience and that Rosebuds 1st grade had a wealth of 23s players either on the pitch or on the bench for them so it was a weakend buds 23s team.
Not sure of the name of the Magic 23s number 10 (small holding midfielder but he was a class above every other 23s player on the pitch and looks like he could handle the step up to 1st grade).
On the other games
Magics 19s got some very handy players by the looks of things and think they will go well this year .
1st grade ... I am sure both coaches will have been satisfied with the work out the players got as the game was played at a high tempo throughout and very unlike a pre season trial game (perhaps this was down to the Buds coaching staff and their Magic past ?
Ooh and yes canteen at Buds is good although the eggs were overly well done or perhaps me just being fussy Ha Ha
Maitland 1st vs Weston 1st Tuesday 19th Feb (tomorrow)
7pm, cooks square park
some good early results from the adamstown boys, they must be coming along quite nicely
Belswans v Dudley from Sunday
19's Belswans 1 Dudley 0
23's Belswans 0 Dudley 1
1st's Belswans 3 Dudley 0
is vs lakes i believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
Stags lost all three grades to kincumber I believe
Correct, Adamstown v Lake Macquarie City FC at Adamstown Oval on Saturday 23rd Feb 2013Quote:
Originally Posted by RedMexican
U/19's 1.00pm
U/23's 2.30pm
Firsts 4.00pm
I was told his name but have forgotten but he actually is under 19's but will not be spending any time in that team for obvious reasons. Small but I don't think many opposition will catch him dwelling on the ball to take advantage of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keep the long balls short