The Socceroos thread.

[Stuartmcateer]

We need people up the pitch who can hold the ball so it's not coming straight back all the time.

We don't have one of those. Haven't since Dukes.

 

[Allreet?]

We don't have one of those. Haven't since Dukes.

Nizz, McGree, Irankunda can all do it. Wouldn't mind a look at Mo Toure - I remember him holding the ball OK with limited minutes against England.

 

[Ironbark]

Duke kept clutching his shoulder, wouldn't be surprised if he is unavailable Tuesday anyway

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Nizz, McGree, Irankunda can all do it. Wouldn't mind a look at Mo Toure - I remember him holding the ball OK with limited minutes against England.

Irankunda can't play back to goal and hold up play. The other night against China he could barely hold on to the ball. He needs to be facing forward and using his pace and power. He's the player that the hold up target brings into the game.

Neither McGree or nizzy are 9's and are more suited to picking up the ball between the lines rather than leading it. Nizzy certainly isn't going to win the headers with the ball in the air we will be pumping towards him.

Toure could be worth a chance but is still unproven. Yengi was meant to be that player but hasn't really done anything to show he is ready. Arnie was playing him a bit wider and he didn't really show much enthusiasm for playing centrally and taking a few kicks.

 

[FFC Mariner]

451 You'd expect. Yrngi up top alone. There wont be room for a 10 against Japan. This will be WSW AFC Cup special.
Hopefully not defending a lead in a GF special

 

[Allreet?]

Irankunda can't play back to goal and hold up play. The other night against China he could barely hold on to the ball. He needs to be facing forward and using his pace and power. He's the player that the hold up target brings into the game.

Neither McGree or nizzy are 9's and are more suited to picking up the ball between the lines rather than leading it. Nizzy certainly isn't going to win the headers with the ball in the air we will be pumping towards him.

Toure could be worth a chance but is still unproven. Yengi was meant to be that player but hasn't really done anything to show he is ready. Arnie was playing him a bit wider and he didn't really show much enthusiasm for playing centrally and taking a few kicks.

Wasn't suggesting Nizz should lead the line but if there's a better Australian player at holding possession, I'm yet to see him.

 

[Big Al]

451 You'd expect. Yrngi up top alone. There wont be room for a 10 against Japan. This will be WSW AFC Cup special.
Hopefully not defending a lead in a GF special

100 with MOM performance from the GK. Could be Gauci claiming the gloves for the next 2 World Cups

 

[Allreet?]

Gauci would be my choice. Needs to be playing but I reckon he has the most ability of the current crop. Big lump of a lad also which never hurts in goal.

 

[Spacks]

 

[sydmariner]

Clearly he hasnt' learned his lesson.

 

[FFC Mariner]

4411?

 

[Spacks]

I'm expecting something like this. I might be way off though xD

 

[sydmariner]

4411?

No, 3-5-2.

 

[true believer]

if this was the USA. 1,000 people just got shot .

 

[sydmariner]

Apparently we only just arrived after getting stuck in traffic due to a crash on the freeway coming from the hotel.

 

[Spacks]

 

[Archie]

Feels like we are sometimes getting a little impatient and trying to force something which ends up losing us possession

 

[true believer]

im still hiding

 

[Wombat]

100 with MOM performance from the GK. Could be Gauci claiming the gloves for the next 2 World Cups

Gauci is shit. Izzo is shit.

A 45yo Ryan is better than those two. Only hope is Mitch Langerak.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Brattan so bad I almost feel sorry for him.
Niz has to be in the next squad