Rnd 22: CCM v Melb.Victory

[nebakke]

Arh FFS - after last week, most people were agreeing that Trent looks great but could probably do with some more prep work before he really hits the A-league.
Since then, he's been announced on the NPL team and I think he's regularly playing for the NYL team yeah?

But now it's a problem that he wasn't picked?

I think he did well, but I don't think we'd be doing him OR HB a favour by picking them for the first team just yet.

 

[Rowdy]

Everyone is heading down to Pluim Park to watch Gosford in the CC Cup instead

Former 1 game Mariner playing Paolo?

 

[dibo]

NPL team are playing aren't they? TB and THB will be playing in the NPL side and prepping for the year, right? That's probably a better use of their time than a wild goose chase for consolation points in a spoon year.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

NPL team are playing aren't they? TB and THB will be playing in the NPL side and prepping for the year, right? That's probably a better use of their time than a wild goose chase for consolation points in a spoon year.

I think there is a requirement that players in A-League NPL sides can't have played more than 5 games in the A-League. That might be another reason to leave him out. He'll get much better development starting in the majority of NPL games rather than making a few more substitute appearances.

 

[Paolo]

Former 1 game Mariner playing Paolo?

Correct.

Wont be the only former A-League player in red though

 

[Rowdy]

Correct.

Wont be the only former A-League player in red though

Do tell. ???

 

[Paolo]

Do tell. ???

A coastie, time with Aston Villa, young socceroos, inaugural wanderer however majority of aleague appearances were for wellington pheonix

 

[dibo]

I thought he was a Wyoming boy?

 

[pjennings]

Narara Valley High School boy

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Reece Caira.

 

[Coach]

Reece Caira.

No please. We have better on the books now and we dont need another 21 year old that has not cut it elsewhere. Not trying to be nasty just think we need to spend on a completely different dynamic.

 

[pjennings]

They're talking about a Central Coast Cup game Gosford v Kariong tomorrow - not recruiting him thankfully

 

[Paolo]

I thought he was a Wyoming boy?

junior yes.
However, went to high school and is still good mates with a number of players.

Work commitments ruled him out of another Bonnyrigg contract.

 

[Big Al]

No Ollie (concussion) or Barbarouses (suspended) and someone less significant can't remember who and coming back from Japan.

We are a chance but they won't take us lightly after Geelong.

I'll say a 2-1 loss, Finkler free kick and Berisha goal with error at the back. Roy goal to show us what we've been missing.

 

[Big Al]

http://www.ccmariners.com.au/article/this-sunday-roy-is-back-in/6satafrxeeos1fkqoy1smx5lz

"The fans have got the patience of saints, they are the most understanding supporters that I've ever experienced and have been terrific with my situation.

Also Bozza doing an interview with Roy for FoxSports will be airing in the 30m pre game so set your recorders.

Judging by the silence on here could be lucky to crack 5k

 

[FFC Mariner]

Fox going to apologise for their hysterical reaction that got him 8 weeks?

 

[Wombat]

I'll be there.
Looking forward to seeing Paddy playing with Luis.

 

[Wombat]

We were paying 5.50 and I was tempted to have a bet but ended up putting the money on Perth to beat the scum.

 

[Big Al]

I'll be there.
Looking forward to seeing Paddy playing with Luis.

Yeah is movement should be rewarded if we can get past half way.

Actually have a good squad just missing Monty so will be interesting to see how midfield goes

 

[Big Al]

The Mariners have struggled to create chances of late with just 2.5 shots on goal per match in their last six but have managed to convert 47%. They regain three highly important players for this match with Jacob Poscoliero, Fabio Ferriera and Roy O’Donovan all back from suspension. They do lose captain Nick Montgomery however he has been far from his best in recent weeks.

The Victory have a reasonably good conversion rate of 26% from shots on goal but have struggled for chances of late with just 3.8 shots on goal per match resulting in just six open play goals in their last six matches (including one own goal). Oli Bozanic is also in doubt for this match suffering a head knock midweek against Gamba Osaka in Japan.

Mariners $5+ for the win
$4+ the draw