R27: Sheep Shaggers vs Mariners at the Cake Tin - Lawries last game

[kevrenor]

Hi all, I dont suppose any of you will be making the journey to the ring of fire for the game, but if any of you do happen along, why not drop in at the back bencher before hand and have a pint or seven with the yellow fever boys? Hope to see you there.

Unlikely - we're dedicated, but not that dedicated. I have fond memories from my trip there 2 years ago, (or was it 3?). I hope you do well, (after Friday)!

I know at least one western stand fan attending, I won't label her a COF, but not sure she is into drinking pints.

I hope to get an auspicious fixture next season with our away trip to Wellington coinciding with my wife's holiday options - camper van tour here we come.

 

[Marquee]

Why is Doig out? Is he injured (again)? Can he last more than three games?

He picked up a knock against the scum, hence why he was subbed.

Lawrie's twitter-
"I have just arrived at the haven for recovery.will have to check on doig and kwasnik as both have knocks.we travel for nz tomorrow"

"Doig and kwasnik out for nz trip its a great chance for the young ones tonight to make the 1st team squad for friday night"

I'd say they are just not risking him and it gives a chance to play youth.

 

[marinerfromthegong]

Sherlock out with a rolled ankle 

Bernie to come onto the bench 

From Lawrie's Twitter.

 

[MagpieMariner]

Maybe this game will be where we break our winless/goalless 2-year streak against Shebangabang. It's gotta be broken sometime, why not now?

 

[kevrenor]

Sherlock out with a rolled ankle 
Bernie to come onto the bench 
From Lawrie's Twitter.

So it may be:

Danny VUKOVIC (gk)

Shane HUKE
Alex WILKINSON
Nigel BOOGAARD
Andrew CLARK

Brad PORTER
Matthew CROWELL
Panni NIKAS
Matthew LEWIS

Brady SMITH
Matthew SIMON

Bench:
Matthew RYAN (rgk), Bernie IBINI-ISEI, Nick FITZGERALD, Dylan MACALLISTER

 

[pjennings]

After the effort by Panni and Brady last week I am really looking forward to seeing more of them and maybe even getting to see how Bernie and Nick fit into the senior team.

BTW - what happened to Matthew Ryan - or is that a typo?

 

[elevated position]

Thats an interesting midfield. some genuine speed a thinker and a thumper. That will do me.

 

[kevrenor]

BTW - what happened to Matthew Ryan - or is that a typo?

Typo .. fixed.
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Friday 12 February 2010
Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners

Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Local Kick-Off: 7.30pm (5.30pm AEDT)
Referee: Chris Beath  (gawd they let him out of the country)

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1, 1 HD and Sky Sport 3.  Hyundai A-League club radio broadcast partner is The Radio Network 1035 AM (Wellington) and Coast FM 96.3 (Gosford). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.co.nz

Wellington Phoenix squad: 2. Manny Musc**t, 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Jon McKAIN, 5. DIEGO, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Adrian CACERES, 15. Eugene DADI, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Reece CROWTHER (gk), 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 40. Liam REDDY (gk)
*two to be omitted*

In: DIEGO (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Mark PASTON (gk) (leg - season)

Central Coast Mariners: 2. Matthew CROWELL, 3. Shane HUKE, 5. Brad PORTER, 6. Brady SMITH, 10. Panny NIKAS, 11. Dylan MACALLISTER, 12. Matthew LEWIS, 15. Andrew CLARK, 16. Nigel BOOGAARD, 18. Alex WILKINSON (C), 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Danny VUKOVIC (GK), 24. Bernie IBINI-ISEI, 29. Nick FITZGERALD, 30. Mathew RYAN (GK)

In: Dylan MACALLISTER (promoted), Nick FITZGERALD (promoted), 24. Bernie IBINI-ISEI (promoted)

Out: Pedj BOJIC (suspended), Adam KWASNIK (thigh - 2 weeks), Chris DOIG (groin - indefinite)
Unavailable: Pedj BOJIC (suspended), Adam KWASNIK (thigh - 2 weeks), Chris DOIG (groin -
indefinite), Nicky TRAVIS (hip flexor - 1 week), John HUTCHINSON (ankle - 10 weeks), Jonathan BROWN (groin - 2 weeks), Ahmad ELRICH (ankle - indefinite)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played '8'): Wellington Phoenix wins 3, Central Coast Mariners wins 3 (2 draws)

 

[radar]

oh good


Dylans back.

 

[marinerfromthegong]

Good to see Fitzgerald in. He has been excellent in the youth this year 

 

[Morgan30]

oh good


Dylans back.

Wishing Jerry Kalouris from youth was taken over instead

 

[tsd]

Jonathan BROWN (groin - 2 weeks)

interesting, maybe he doesn't suck after all, maybe his disappearance is due to injury?

 

[tsd]

bench of 2 strikers and a midfielder yet to make a senior debut*, we better score some GOALS!!!!




*based on 442 formation, if we play 433 then 1 striker and 2 mids on the bench

 

[Paolo]

I fail to see the point in promoting D-Mac rather then another young lad. Only thing i can think of is that lawrie wants to give him some game time in what is his last match

 

[kevrenor]

bench of 2 strikers and a midfielder yet to make a senior debut, we better score some GOALS!!!!

It will be very interesting but in regard to your point Crowell, Porter, Smith and Lewis can all drop back into defence if it came to that.

 

[tsd]

excellent point mate, i was thinking options more than cover: eg if the midfield are getting pumped the only option the bench provides is basically to swap out strikers or debut the new kid

just putting this out there....

HUKE    WILKO    BOOGAARD  CLARK
    PORTER    CROWELL    LEWIS
      SMITH        SIMON    IBINI-ISEI

bench NIKAS, D-MAC, FITZGERALD, RYAN (GK)

 

[radar]

I fail to see the point in promoting D-Mac rather then another young lad. Only thing i can think of is that lawrie wants to give him some game time in what is his last match

yeah - it looks like he's playing the sympathy card

 

[FFC Mariner]

Based on his performance for the yoof the other night, it must be because LM is nervous about starting a young player in what will be an intimidating atmosphere.

I believe the sheepshaggers are letting kids in for free - bloody well done. Wish we did the same because kids bring parent with them who DO spend money...........

 

[Morgan30]

I believe the sheepshaggers are letting kids in for free - bloody well done. Wish we did the same because kids bring parent with them who DO spend money...........

Could be quite a nice crowd there then

 

[marinermick]

Jonathan BROWN (groin - 2 weeks)

interesting, maybe he doesn't suck after all, maybe his disappearance is due to injury?

or maybe the groin injury is a result of him sucking

e.g. travis' hip flexor injury