Round 1 2018/19 v Brisbane Roar

[Wombat]

I`d take McGing over Storm Roux version 2 any day, if we`re talking of shit....

Might as well play a back 3 than have Roux or McGing as your RB.

Roux started off his career at Victory with a loss tonight. They didnt impress at all although Honda was all class.

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Might as well play a back 3 than have Roux or McGing as your RB.

Roux started off his career at Victory with a loss tonight. They didnt impress at all although Honda was all class.

Roux actually played very well. Got the assist for Honda too.

 

[sydmariner]

$ity shouldn't've been given that penalty, var DOES NOT work fornaroli dived.

 

[Offsider]

Might as well play a back 3 than have Roux or McGing as your RB.

Roux started off his career at Victory with a loss tonight. They didnt impress at all although Honda was all class.

The thing that stood out for mine was athiu. His stumbling erratic big footed style was very “boltish” .

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[Tevor]

$ity shouldn't've been given that penalty, var DOES NOT work fornaroli dived.

The ref made all the decisions not the VAR, also the MV player had his hand in the middle of his back and that put enough of a question mark on the incident. He dived but defenders insist on putting their hands on attackers so bad luck. If his hand wasn’t on him it wouldn’t have been given. Was priceless listening to Bozza go off about it at half time. Like how MV were happy to take the dodgy call their way in the GF but carry on like that about what can be justified as a foul by the rules. Last season was off side which against the rules.

 

[Scotty]

The ref made all the decisions not the VAR, also the MV player had his hand in the middle of his back and that put enough of a question mark on the incident. He dived but defenders insist on putting their hands on attackers so bad luck. If his hand wasn’t on him it wouldn’t have been given. Was priceless listening to Bozza go off about it at half time. Like how MV were happy to take the dodgy call their way in the GF but carry on like that about what can be justified as a foul by the rules. Last season was off side which against the rules.

Yep, Bozza went berko.
I can see why it was given. The ref called a foul, then went to VAR to see if it was in the box. It was and there was also contact into the back. Fornaroli felt it and dived.

 

[Antlion]

Can Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey make the difference
Behind the hype and fervour of the Usain Bolt experiment, a quiet evolution has been taking place at the Central Coast Mariners.

Mariners coach Mike Mulvey may have used a lot of energy in the past few months managing the Bolt spectacle. But what about the energy he’s spent working on tactics, formation and a new playing style?

Has the championship-winning coach been able to formulate a system to suit his players? Can this system help them make progress and provide the rocket-boost needed to launch away from the bottom of the ladder – at least towards mid-table?

Ahead of their first match of the A-League season, fans will be wondering whether Mulvey can achieve this.

Under Paul Okon, the Mariners attempted a possession-based passing game. In some ways, Okon was brave to persevere with this style.

In the end, it was a style most notable for the opposition's tendency to press high and force a mistake, or block passing lanes and wait for a mistake. Often they didn't need to wait long. Often the Mariners were punished.

In recent years, the Mariners have showed too many weaknesses and a misunderstanding of space that classier, well-drilled opponents have been eager to exploit.

The Mariners were like a clock gone haywire, in need of urgent repair. Now the team is on Mulvey’s watch.

How then will Mulvey's team play? In pre-season, he opted for a high-tempo, high-pressing game.

Whether this can be sustained through the heat-sapping months ahead remains to be seen. For a pressing game to work, the Mariners must be much fitter, sharper and smarter than what we've seen in the past few seasons.

A key failure in recent years has been the Mariners’ inability to keep the ball. This season, ball retention must improve dramatically. The signing of Burnley's Aiden O'Neill and the return of Michael McGlinchey should help.

O'Neill has been under an injury cloud, but was named in the squad for the season opener. If O’Neill is ruled out, Mulvey may start Jacob Melling in a holding midfield role. But it’s possible that we’ll see a new midfield variation to accommodate the talents of Tommy Oar.

The addition of Oar and Ross McCormack will improve the team's quality on the ball. The combination between this pair looks promising. A glimpse of this was seen in the trial match against Macarthur South West United.

As for the Mariners' defence, it hasn't been in great shape for a few years now. Ahead of the season opener, Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi has been talking up his "front four".

Sunday's match then should give a good indication of the capabilities of new defender Kalifa Cisse and how he gels with mainstay Antony Golec. The signing of Jack Clisby looks to have added greater quality at the back.

In attack, a key issue is whether Mulvey can fit Oar, McCormack and newly-named captain Matt Simon in the same team.

And what formation will he play? In trial matches, he played fluid variations of a 3-5-2 and 4-3-3. However, a 4-1-4-1 or 4-2-3-1 seem best placed to accommodate Oar, McCormack and Simon.

Alterations that Mulvey made to the team’s shape and positioning, along with his use of flexible formations in attack and defence suggest the Mariners are evolving.

The coach’s willingness to instil this tactical flexibility could prove crucial in the Mariners' quest to make progress this season.

As of now, the clock is ticking
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5...-time-for-the-mariners-real-stars-to-step-up/

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Game day !! FIRE THE FARK UP! !

 

[sydmariner]

http://www.jokerlivestream.com/stre...ntral-coast-mariners-live-stream-4757189.html

 

[Insertnamehere]

The thing that stood out for mine was athiu. His stumbling erratic big footed style was very “boltish” .

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Put it to a non Mariners fan friend, what is the diff between bolt and athiu? Athiu won't see much game time imo

 

[BrisRecky]

Was gonna ge5 the train up on Wednesday BUT rampaging intermittent migraines got in the way SO....all the way from Casa Del Recky...CMON YOU YELLLOOOWWWSSS

 

[Offsider]

Not after his display last night

 

[style_cafe]

Roux actually played very well. Got the assist for Honda too.

Letting the ball roll over the sideline with no pressure on him was vintage Roux mark2

 

[Josho Howe]

Big storm is forecast in Brisbane this arvo. Could be a wet one.

 

[adz]

 

[tim...]

 

[Josho Howe]

Rowles over McGing the only surprise. The rest as expected. #COYY

 

[Big Al]

Two mids on the bench. A little surprise but we have flexibility

 

[Ozhammer]

Still not sure about playing a leftie on the right side of defence but the Jest are doing the same thing with Jacobs this afternoon, although he does seem to have a decent right foot on him.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

20min delay.
Also, if you have a VPN, it's really easy to access the official YT stream. Just connect to a non-broadcast country, like Japan. It doesn't cast, but if your device can mirror directly through the system tray, where you can expnd to get all those settings - or just connect via HDMI - you're right