Socceroos and Australian Football

[The Sean]

The wait is over...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=488150&cc=5739

Not the name I was expecting, but there's definite pedigree there.

 

[Johnners]

Mmmm, when Troussiers name got thrown into the ring it was made sound like he was the favourite, and he certainly does look to have a much better record, so I guess it is a little surprising. That said, Verbeek, as you said, has pedigree, so lets see what he can do.

 

[Matteh]

Verbeek got it for his links with Hiddink, clearly.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Verbeek got it for his links with Hiddink, clearly.

Yeah, don't have any doubts over that.

TBH I'm just glad it's all over and the media can stop with it. Was shocking how much focus was on it on FSN, drove me insane.

 

[Johnners]

Yessssssssss

Queensland Roar 2 def. Central Coast Mariners 1

Now for Sydney to at least draw with the Mariners in their postponed match...

 

[chaminda_00]

Should be interesting, I don't think we were ever going to get a high profile coach unless we spashed out millions. Also it looks like he will base himself in Australia, which is a positive. Didn't do a great job with Korea, in terms of the football they played. But he does seem like a manager that can get a job done, without making a side look great. His experience in Asia should help as well.

 

[Davey]

Yea but lets be honest, we still need foreign expertise at the top level.. i hope in time our game style not just with the Socceroos but with the A-league teams adapts to the Dutch method or whatever we choose to employ (looks like we are going Dutch)..

Its gonna be interesting though to see how the A-league players adapt to a new way of playing.. very much possession based

 

[Johnners]

Gutted we lost to the Victory on saturday... Great to see that Zullo will be back in action on Sunday against Sydney, expecting him to carve up down the left, and nail a goal or 7.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Or none.

 

[33/3from3.3]

Any chance the Phoenix can still make the 4?

 

[Johnners]

Nah, only Victory & Adelaide can make it of teams outside the 4 atm, and even then they're remote chances.

 

[chaminda_00]

Anyone hear the news that Gold Coast and Townsville might get sides in the A-League next season. Should be good to increase the fixtures and give more spots to guys coming home and potentially more spots for high earning players.

 

[Johnners]

Heard that Gold Coast is pretty much a certainty to get a team next season, haven't seen anything much about Townsville though.

Roar vs. Sydney tonight is a huge game, with the loser effectively out of the race for the minor premiership. A draw will take QLD to the top of the ladder on goal difference I think.

 

[chaminda_00]

Heard that Gold Coast is pretty much a certainty to get a team next season, haven't seen anything much about Townsville though.

Roar vs. Sydney tonight is a huge game, with the loser effectively out of the race for the minor premiership. A draw will take QLD to the top of the ladder on goal difference I think.

When the Knights folded there was big talk that Townsville will get their spot last season, but Wellington came through in the end. Looks like Gold Coast now have jumped ahead of the pack, but Townsville from all reports are still 2nd favorites for the 10th spot, if they expand next seaon. Only a small mention about Townsville in this article.

Also I can't believe Sydney still in the running for minor premiership, we played so crap this season.

 

[Johnners]

Sydney played crap at the start of the season, have been playing well since Kosima took over imo. So wish I had fox sports, following the game on espn gamecast is the pits. Shameful that neither Sydney or QLD have radio coverage as well, the only 2 teams in the league that don't as far as I know.

 

[Mister Wright]

Sydney played crap at the start of the season, have been playing well since Kosima took over imo. So wish I had fox sports, following the game on espn gamecast is the pits. Shameful that neither Sydney or QLD have radio coverage as well, the only 2 teams in the league that don't as far as I know.

That's because soccer sux and it would be a waste of precious air time. It's boring watching it, couldn't even imagine listening to it.

 

[Johnners]

That's because soccer sux and it would be a waste of precious air time. It's boring watching it, couldn't even imagine listening to it.

Nah, go home, you've clearly got no idea.

EDIT: Gah, 0-0 draw, Bolton saved a few in injury times by the looks of things

 

[DJellett]

Sydney played crap at the start of the season, have been playing well since Kosima took over imo. So wish I had fox sports, following the game on espn gamecast is the pits. Shameful that neither Sydney or QLD have radio coverage as well, the only 2 teams in the league that don't as far as I know.

Been amazing since Kosmina came, and everythung stopped being about Juninho.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

That's because soccer sux and it would be a waste of precious air time. It's boring watching it, couldn't even imagine listening to it.

We can see why you're a global moderator. Make excellent & constructive posts.

 

[chaminda_00]

Sydney played crap at the start of the season, have been playing well since Kosima took over imo. So wish I had fox sports, following the game on espn gamecast is the pits. Shameful that neither Sydney or QLD have radio coverage as well, the only 2 teams in the league that don't as far as I know.

Been amazing since Kosmina came, and everythung stopped being about Juninho.

I think the fact that we started to get players back from injury has more to do with it, then the change of coach. It meant that we had more options and didn't have to carry an semi fit Juninho. Don't think we are playing that much better then we did in those ACL matches against the Reds and co.

Looks as if Roar dominated the match and we were lucky to get away with a draw. Perth 2-1 up after half time. Probably the worst result if your a Victory fan. Looks like Adelaide might be out of the race, unless they pull off something special.