ccmfans.net is the Central Coast Mariners fan community, and was formed in 2004, so basically the beginning of time for the Mariners. Things have changed a lot over the years, but one thing has remained constant and that is our love of the Mariners. People come and go, some like to post a lot and others just like to read. It's up to you how you participate in the community!
If you want to get rid of this message, simply click on Join Now or head over to https://www.ccmfans.net/community/register/ to join the community! It only takes a few minutes, and joining will let you post your thoughts and opinions on all things Mariners, Football, and whatever else pops into your mind. If posting is not your thing, you can interact in other ways, including voting on polls, and unlock options only available to community members.
ccmfans.net is not only for Mariners fans either. Most of us are bonded by our support for the Mariners, but if you are a fan of another club (except the Scum, come on, we need some standards), feel free to join and get into some banter.
Hmmm, I think we all need to recognise that he is a CB playing out of his natural position and that is how he should be judged imo.
Lol how many times has Carragher won the league.
I don't think I have seen him as animated or as a theatrical as he has been this season, so maybe there is the possibility for him to rein it in a bit without impacting the aggression with which he plays.
For the same reason he was encouraged to convert to RB for the Mariners - not much competition for first grade jerseys - I think he is also a potential bolter for the Socceroos. Given the scarcity of other options, I would be inclined to at least have him on the bench for the next two must win games. If things aren't going well then Rhyan Grant or Karacic on current form aren't going to provide any spark, but Lewis with his "don't die wondering" attitude might just be able to.
Very good point about the yellow cards.
Grant is playing like shit at the moment
Yes, that's exactly what I said except much more politely ?.
I don't disagree with your but Arnie will not change the squad much as he keeps is mates in there and that is his biggest problem. There are plenty playing and showing more in the A league from other teams than half the current squad at the moment but don't get a chance. Kye is realistically the only one which may get a squad spot again. Cummings hasn't been here long enough to be included IMO.
Exactly this. Same with King getting a look in.
If we don't beat Japan then the Saudi game will be a dead rubber and a rare chance to experiment and see if he can freshen things up. But agree that it probably won't happen
Based on his build and the way he plays, I would say Lewis's natural position is 2nd row forward tbf
I don't see Arnie and his mates any different than Ange and his mates. McKay at LB - WTF!! That doesn't mean it isn't a valid criticism - just that it is a fault with many coaches. But it does seem to be trotted out at Arnie in particular. There are plenty of complaints that can be made - it just looks like shorthand for I don't like Arnie. My particular beef is that we haven't identified why the standard of our players is going backwards (on the whole) in relation to the rest of the world. Something a coach has little control over.
