The Socceroos thread.

[sydmariner]

Top finish by mabil.

 

[sydmariner]

FT 2-1.

 

[Tevor]

The fact this game was used to give players some match fitness speaks volumes about this squad. UAE will be a big challenge I feel.

 

[booney]

Only watched the first 60 minutes or so .Pretty dire play.Davidson,Dougall and Bailey Wright( apart from headed goal) were not up to scratch.From what I saw Rowles was decent but a bit tentative but OK first game

 

[sydmariner]

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[Allreet?]

Is there VAR in the UAE / Peru match?

Presuming yes, Mabil's goal wouldn't have stood. Clearly offside.

 

[turbo]

Not sure but with VAR they get a penalty and Mabil's gets disallowed. Changes the result pretty significantly

 

[FFC Mariner]

Classic Arnold in last few games mode. Create nothing and rely on set pieces. Sooner he is gone the better.

 

[midfielder]

I know its already been said... but given the midfield and outside backs we have we need forwards that come looking for the ball and can create and open space for others.... as well as if on goal shot themselves...

That Cummings has been left out is naïve, he is one of the few forwards that can do that.... Leckie is another...

I fear, Arnold has passed the """Peter Principal""" a while ago...

I don't expect to make the WC.... I doubt we will even play Peru, UAI will beat us...

The challenge ahead is to prepare a squad for the Asian Cup and build from there...

 

[sydmariner]

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[onto it]

I know its already been said... but given the midfield and outside backs we have we need forwards that come looking for the ball and can create and open space for others.... as well as if on goal shot themselves...

That Cummings has been left out is naïve, he is one of the few forwards that can do that.... Leckie is another...

I fear, Arnold has passed the """Peter Principal""" a while ago...

I don't expect to make the WC.... I doubt we will even play Peru, UAI will beat us...

The challenge ahead is to prepare a squad for the Asian Cup and build from there...

I think there is a better than even chance. UAE are fickle. The boys can do good things if they rise to the occasion.

 

[Allreet?]

UAE have never (I think) been so close to a World Cup before. They will come flying out of the blocks in what is close enough to a home match for them.

Very tough test for us when we didn't pick anywhere near our best side.

 

[marinermick]

UAE have never (I think) been so close to a World Cup before. They will come flying out of the blocks in what is close enough to a home match for them.

Very tough test for us when we didn't pick anywhere near our best side.

They were at Italia 90 but I get your point, and this is why it won’t surprise me to see a very biased referee.

 

[sydmariner]

 

[FFC Mariner]

Soon. Arnoldout

 

[Allreet?]

They were at Italia 90 but I get your point, and this is why it won’t surprise me to see a very biased referee.

Remember last time we played them? Quarter final of the Asian Cup, their striker rakes (I think) Degenek's achilles as he goes for a pass back - he underhits the pass and another player swoops onto the ball for a 1-on-1. Referee was told by VAR to review it but he allowed the goal.

Appalling decision which ruined our tournament and you can't blame any fan who suspects corruption.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

If Mooy is starting and from all reports he is, then I don't think we will beat the UAE.

He is a great player but should not be in the starting eleven.

Not playing for eight months severely affects any player and he should not be starting under any circumstances.

He also spent a good chunk of those eight months in lockdown in Shanghai, so probably wasn't even training.

I have been relecutant to criticise Graham Arnold but this would be a grave mistake.

 

[Big Al]

If Mooy is starting and from all reports he is, then I don't think we will beat the UAE.

He is a great player but should not be in the starting eleven.

Not playing for eight months severely affects any player and he should not be starting under any circumstances.

He also spent a good chunk of those eight months in lockdown in Shanghai, so probably wasn't even training.

I have been relecutant to criticise Graham Arnold but this would be a grave mistake.

Mooy has been on the decline for a while but has never been that great for the Socceroos and especially under Arnie.

Pure reputation pick.

Irvine is another

Will be all over by tomorrow and hopefully the new coach is told to refresh the squad

 

[booney]

Massive game tomorrow.Our team will need to play out of their skins and Arnie will need to use his subs wisely and not be too defensive minded tactically.Will have my fingers,toes and gonads crossed hoping for the right result.

 

[BrisRecky]

f**k Off Arnie and take your pick and stick team selection method with you