Central Coast vs Wellington

[Kareem]

http://notthefootyshow.com/
this further confirms.
Apparently 4 perth players have been 'transfer listed' by being dropped from 1st team action.
And this fan had the opinion that if any offers come in, they have to take it.
Apparently Baird had a clause like Mrdja last year...in regards to playing a certain amounts of games.
Seems he has been dropped to Youth, in order to prevent him earning an extension.
Why didnt we do that?

 

[kevrenor]

The 'Nix looked very good against Melbourne Victory tonight winning 2-0 in Wellington!

 

[marinersman]

I hate to admit it because I hate the pricks but yes, they were very good. All out attack for 90 miuutes. They knew they had to win tonight to have any chance of the six, with the next two away games against us and Brisbane and they played accordingly.

You would have to think they'll fade in the second half against us as they never stopped running and getting forward tonight. I expect them to be feeling pretty rooted in the second half against us.

I think we'll win this one comfortably 2 or 3 nil for mine.

 

[Roy Law]

Some clubs shop at David Jones and some shop at Bi-Lo; we are about 15 points ahead of the one who shops at David Jones. Baird missed a sitter against us when we beat Perth 5-0. Two years ago was rated by fans at Universitatea Craiovax as the worst of the four Aussies with the club (Rose, Dilevski, Mitchell and Baird)"inconsistent and not technically gifted" - should fit right in at the Mariners!If he can bring the missing link between Simon and the midfield, as Kwasnik occasionally does, then it could be a good signing. And anything that keeps Mrdja at a distance can't be all that bad

 

[mariners4ever]

And anything that keeps Mrdja at a distance can't be all that bad

including injuries ?

 

[bloggo]

Some clubs shop at David Jones and some shop at Bi-Lo; we are about 15 points ahead of the one who shops at David Jones. Baird missed a sitter against us when we beat Perth 5-0. Two years ago was rated by fans at Universitatea Craiovax as the worst of the four Aussies with the club (Rose, Dilevski, Mitchell and Baird)"inconsistent and not technically gifted" - should fit right in at the Mariners!If he can bring the missing link between Simon and the midfield, as Kwasnik occasionally does, then it could be a good signing. And anything that keeps Mrdja at a distance can't be all that bad

You forgot about the REJECT SHOP at Erina Fair.

 

[Matt--Simon]

Like it or not he has signed with us fro until the end of next season.

I for one have full faith in the ability of Baird and their would be a good reason why Arnie has signed him and i think he can add alot to the side.

Yeah he might of had a terrible start to the season with the Glory but theres no reason why it cant turn around with us.

Im going to support him and i hope everyone else does because if all the fans at your new club hated you it wouldnt help you perform any better.

Come on Yellow Army lets think up a chant before his first game. Lets make him feel welcome at the club.

 

[kevrenor]

Im going to support him and i hope everyone else does because if all the fans at your new club hated you it wouldnt help you perform any better.

Come on Yellow Army lets think up a chant before his first game. Lets make him feel welcome at the club.

It isn't a matter of liking or hating him ... is he is a Mariners player he will/should be supported.

I'm under-whelmed but I think he is a cost effective signing, adding depth if not variety - probably not having anyone else in our range available, or to risk on an unknown.

I do however think the adage, "a new signing has to be better that what you have" should be followed more often.

Hopefully this won't stop Arnie blooding some more of the NYL side.

 

[marinermick]

Central Coast Mariners vs Wellington Phoenix
Sunday, 9 January 2010
Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
Local kick-off: 5:00pm

Referee: Matthew Breeze
Assistant referees: Daniel Dewhurst and Ryan Gallagher
Fourth official: Kurt Ams

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 2, FS2 HD and Sky Sports 2 (NZ). Hyundai A-League club broadcast partners are 96.3 Coast FM (Gosford) and The Radio Network (Wellington) 1035AM. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au.

Central Coast Mariners squad: 20. Mathew RYAN (gk), 2. Daniel McBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON, 8. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 10. Patricio PEREZ, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 12. Matthew LEWIS, 13. Michael BAIRD, 14. Michael McGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 17. Chris DOIG, 18. Alex WILKINSON (c), 19. Matt SIMON, 22. Mustafa AMINI, 30. Paul HENDERSON (gk).
*two to be omitted*

In: Matthew LEWIS (promoted), Michael BAIRD (new signing – pending registration), Rostyn GRIFFITHS (returns from suspension).
Out: Adam KWASNIK (suspended – one match)
Unavailable: Pedj BOJIC (suspended - pending appeal) Brad PORTER (knee - 8 weeks), Nik MRDJA (knee – 8 weeks), Jess VANSTRATTAN (knee - season).

Wellington Phoenix: 2. Manny MUSCAT, 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 20. Reece CROWTHER (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE, 23. Dylan MACALLISTER

In: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Paul IFILL (leg – 6 weeks), Mark PASTON (gk, knee – season), Jade NORTH (international duty – 4 weeks)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 11): Central Coast Mariners wins 4, Wellington Phoenix wins 5 (2 draws)


Having scored in each of their previous 14 home matches, the Central Coast Mariners are aiming to equal the Hyundai A-League record of scoring in most consecutive home matches (15). The current record of scoring in most consecutive home matches was set by Adelaide United, who scored in 15 home matches from November 2007 to January 2009. The last time Central Coast failed to score at home was against Wellington Phoenix in December 2009.

 

[mariners4ever]

good statistics there

 

[timmers]

So we scored in every home game in 2010! Good stuff boys.

Simon and McBreen will start according to GA at the Baird press conference

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Come on MARINERS!

There are no small games now.

Welly were awesome against MV. But MV were pants against us, and they were double pants against the Nix.

However Rojas was outstanding and destroyed a poor put of position TommyP. This kid will run at Sainsbuy, Doig or Wilko all day long and nullifying him defensively - whilst playing fast moving, possession based attacking football should see us get over the top of them.

mariners 2-1

 

[cbowden9000]

Soooo good we've got Pedj back for this game!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Pedj back is brilliant!!!
And with Rojas absolutely running amok, it is...

DOUBLY BRILLIANT!!!

 

[Matt--Simon]

Everyone is saying Brisbane have claimed 1st place already.

But im not so sure we have 3 games in hand and if we win them all we will be sitting 6 points behind them. And if we beat the on wednesday that cuts in to 3 points lead.

Maybe its wishful thinking but we might still be in with a chance to claim top spot.

 

[nero]

Everyone is saying Brisbane have claimed 1st place already.

But im not so sure we have 3 games in hand and if we win them all we will be sitting 6 points behind them. And if we beat the on wednesday that cuts in to 3 points lead.

Maybe its wishful thinking but we might still be in with a chance to claim top spot.

Have CCM every won 3 games in a row? If we can win the next 3 and beat roar in the process then anything is possble.

 

[midfielder]

Its about time we beat the NZers we don't have a good record against them..

 

[bobandbill]

Have CCM every won 3 games in a row? If we can win the next 3 and beat roar in the process then anything is possble.

This season I believe we beat Perth 5:0, Fury 1:0 and the Phoenix 3:0 (correct me if I'm wrong). It certainly is possible, although at this stage I'd be satisfied with 2nd spot which is far more achievable and in our hands at the moment too.

 

[dibo]

I want another dig at the ACL above all.

 

[Deej]

Weather is meant to be shit Sunday