In reply to t - cam
I agree, we finally settled down and we're playing great defense. Having VDV back with Romero is huge. I would put Madders on now also, especially if DeBruyne is coming on.
3:04p, 1/26/24
In reply to t - cam
Preacht - cam said:BMK54 said:
Seems like we were hanging on for dear life the first half, Hopefully we start to open up some lanes for counters with how aggressive city is being. Madders in the 2nd half can create us some chances to open things up.
Not much possession but felt we were better in the last 15 or so. Other than the disallowed goal though it doesn't feel like city are really knocking on the door. I'd put Madison in now. We are getting cooked in the midfield.
3:05p, 1/26/24
In reply to BMK54
Dare I say VDV is our best player? He allows you to play ridiculously aggressive. He covers all the warts.
BMK54 said:
I agree, we finally settled down and we're playing great defense. Having VDV back with Romero is huge. I would put Madders on now also, especially if DeBruyne is coming on.
Dare I say VDV is our best player? He allows you to play ridiculously aggressive. He covers all the warts.
3:58p, 1/26/24
I personally think that should have been a foul. But the announcers didn't see it that way. Regardless we put up little fight in this game and deserved the L.
3:59p, 1/26/24
back line is awful. our possessions were awful. our passing was awful. our touches were awful. our hesitancy to shoot the ball was awful.
can't expect much when that happens.
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can't expect much when that happens.
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4:00p, 1/26/24
In reply to TresPuertas
100%
TresPuertas said:
back line is awful. our possessions were awful. our passing was awful. our touches were awful. our hesitancy to shoot the ball was awful.
can't expect much when that happens.
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100%
4:21p, 1/26/24
In reply to Beau Bevers
That's all I can think of right now. Another year down with no hardware.
Beau Bevers said:
I just want to watch us hoist a trophy. Within the next decade. Pease.
That's all I can think of right now. Another year down with no hardware.
2:05p, 1/30/24
Did you have expectations going into the season of winning a trophy? Especially after Harry left? I consider it a missed opportunity, but I think Ange has far exceeded expectations, at least to this point. And I think the game came at a bad time for us given the specific players out with their national teams.
2:48p, 1/30/24
In reply to GIF Reactor
I didn't expect to do it this year, but I want us to win a trophy. And I am convinced we will soon.
I say that every time we exit a cup competition. I am more bullish on Ange and his vision than anyone. He has restored the "To Dare Is To Do" spirit that led me to supporting Spurs so many years ago.GIF Reactor said:
Did you have expectations going into the season of winning a trophy? Especially after Harry left? I consider it a missed opportunity, but I think Ange has far exceeded expectations, at least to this point. And I think the game came at a bad time for us given the specific players out with their national teams.
I didn't expect to do it this year, but I want us to win a trophy. And I am convinced we will soon.
3:00p, 1/30/24
In reply to GIF Reactor
No expectations but certainly something I notice once the dream is gone every year.
GIF Reactor said:
Did you have expectations going into the season of winning a trophy? Especially after Harry left? I consider it a missed opportunity, but I think Ange has far exceeded expectations, at least to this point. And I think the game came at a bad time for us given the specific players out with their national teams.
No expectations but certainly something I notice once the dream is gone every year.
9:18p, 1/30/24
As impressive as Ange has been in year 1, his history suggests year 2 is when the trophies start pouring in…
Team: Year 1 <> Year 2
South Melbourne: 3rd of 14 <> 1st of 14 (including playoff champions)
Young Socceroos: No Data <> U17 & U20 OFC champions
Brisbane: 9th of 10 <> 1st of 11 (including playoff champions)
Socceroos: 0-3 World Cup (group of death) <> Asian Cup Champions
Yokohama F Marinos: 12th of 18 <> 1st of 18 (J-League Champions)
Celtic: Domestic Double (League & League Cup) <> Domestic Treble
His only trophy-less year 2 seasons were (i) Panachaiki in the Greek 3rd division where he took over at the end of a season and left the next season with the club in a promotion position after fiery riots for off the field issues with ownership and (ii) Melbourne Victory where he was hired away by the Socceroos after 2 games.
Team: Year 1 <> Year 2
South Melbourne: 3rd of 14 <> 1st of 14 (including playoff champions)
Young Socceroos: No Data <> U17 & U20 OFC champions
Brisbane: 9th of 10 <> 1st of 11 (including playoff champions)
Socceroos: 0-3 World Cup (group of death) <> Asian Cup Champions
Yokohama F Marinos: 12th of 18 <> 1st of 18 (J-League Champions)
Celtic: Domestic Double (League & League Cup) <> Domestic Treble
His only trophy-less year 2 seasons were (i) Panachaiki in the Greek 3rd division where he took over at the end of a season and left the next season with the club in a promotion position after fiery riots for off the field issues with ownership and (ii) Melbourne Victory where he was hired away by the Socceroos after 2 games.
9:51a, 1/31/24
In reply to Beau Bevers
Beau Bevers said:I say that every time we exit a cup competition. I am more bullish on Ange and his vision than anyone. He has restored the "To Dare Is To Do" spirit that led me to supporting Spurs so many years ago.GIF Reactor said:
Did you have expectations going into the season of winning a trophy? Especially after Harry left? I consider it a missed opportunity, but I think Ange has far exceeded expectations, at least to this point. And I think the game came at a bad time for us given the specific players out with their national teams.
I didn't expect to do it this year, but I want us to win a trophy. And I am convinced we will soon.
9:53a, 1/31/24
In reply to t - cam
t - cam said:GIF Reactor said:
Did you have expectations going into the season of winning a trophy? Especially after Harry left? I consider it a missed opportunity, but I think Ange has far exceeded expectations, at least to this point. And I think the game came at a bad time for us given the specific players out with their national teams.
No expectations but certainly something I notice once the dream is gone every year.
9:54a, 1/31/24
In reply to themissinglink
themissinglink said:
As impressive as Ange has been in year 1, his history suggests year 2 is when the trophies start pouring in…
Team: Year 1 <> Year 2
South Melbourne: 3rd of 14 <> 1st of 14 (including playoff champions)
Young Socceroos: No Data <> U17 & U20 OFC champions
Brisbane: 9th of 10 <> 1st of 11 (including playoff champions)
Socceroos: 0-3 World Cup (group of death) <> Asian Cup Champions
Yokohama F Marinos: 12th of 18 <> 1st of 18 (J-League Champions)
Celtic: Domestic Double (League & League Cup) <> Domestic Treble
His only trophy-less year 2 seasons were (i) Panachaiki in the Greek 3rd division where he took over at the end of a season and left the next season with the club in a promotion position after fiery riots for off the field issues with ownership and (ii) Melbourne Victory where he was hired away by the Socceroos after 2 games.
1:48p, 1/31/24
**** pass by Udogie. He's getting cooked so far. So what you will about the high line but fullbacks can't be losing the ball to forwards in the midfield.
1:51p, 1/31/24
Love Ange ball but he suicidal high back line isn't necessary against sub par opposition.
2:16p, 1/31/24
This game more than maybe any I've watched this year is very concerning. Even with our best players back on defense it's a total mess back there.
2:52p, 1/31/24
In reply to DeangeloVickers
FACT. I'm loving this 2nd half. COYSDeangeloVickers said:
Oliver Skipp is that bad
COYS