Could well be Burgess in for Singh, but although Burgess works real hard, he is not so good at that crucial link up play.
R21 V Central Coast Mariners | Sat 9th March | 9:50pm | SS4
Chris Beath... how's our record with him blowing the whistle?
http://www.ultimatealeague.com/referee_detail.php?referee_id=15
Referee: Chris Beath
Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Lindsay
Assistant Referee 2: Kearney Robinson
Fourth Official: Ben Abraham
VAR: Kris Griffiths-Jones
Central Coast Mariners squad: 1.Ben KENNEDY (gk), 2.Jonathan ASPROPOTAMITS, 3.Jack CLISBY, 8.Michael McGLINCHEY, 11.Connor PAIN, 17.Peter KEKERIS, 18.Matt MILLAR, 22.Jacob MELLING, 23.Mario SHABOW, 24.Joe GAUCI (gk), 25.Jordan MURRAY, 26.Josh NISBET, 27.Charles M’MOMBWA, 28.Sam GRAHAM, 29.Stephen MALLON, 33.Lewis MILLER, 34.Michael GLASSOCK, 68.Jem KARACAN **two to be omitted**
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Filip KURTO (gk), 4.Mandi SOSA, 5.Ryan LOWRY, 7.Cillian SHERIDAN, 9.Nathan BURNS, 11.David WILLIAMS, 12.Antony GOLEC, 13.Liberato CACACE,15.Michal KOPZCYNSKI, 16.Louis FENTON, 17.Callan ELLIIOT, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 20.Oliver SAIL (gk), 21.Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE, 23.Max BURGESS, 27.Steven TAYLOR, 32.Gianni STENSNESS **two to be omitted**
"The way I look at it I'm going with more attacking players....
"Everyone has got to step up now and irrespective of who you are you've got to perform now, it could be a young kid that performs in the academy or at training, but if you're going through the motions at training then it's not going to cut it. I dare say it there's going to be some surprises between now and the end of the season if certain players don't step up to the mark and perform."
No messing about with Rudes.
'Certain players' - this could include Singh. Rudan was always pretty guarded when journalists invited him to praise Singh. I'm a Singh fan, but he tends to be a player of moments - can turn a game with a shot, dribble or through ball - but doesn't contribute as much between moments; not so good at winning possession.
'More attacking players' - could be a change of formation, 4-3-3 or 3-4-3, e.g.
Taylor Dura Golec
Fenton Mandi Singh Cacace
Williams Sheridan Krishna
That's an attacking lineup - at the cost of a weakness at DM.
Stensness added to the squad - didn't think he stood out even by Weenix standards. Kumsuz looked more talented.
Kopa for me has done some good defensive work, even made some nice runs, but lacks vision and creativity and looks uncomfortable on the ball. In his brief appearance, Golec looked good. And he's left footed.
Singh is a creative and attacking player. When the Nix play 5 at the back with 2 defensive midfielders such as the Sydney game then the remaining 3 players regardless of their ability, face a daunting task.
Reckon Taylor will be out and we'll see Golec/Lowry/Dura at the back, which is a worry.
God I hope we smash them,I am so over all the drama.Just keep it behind closed doors
and let this great team concentrate on the important stuff.
COYN
5"1 teenager Josh Nisbett set to get his starting debut for the Mariners. Can the team just promise to not let him win any aerial duel? That's all I ask
5"1 teenager Josh Nisbett set to get his starting debut for the Mariners. Can the team just promise to not let him win any aerial duel? That's all I ask
The high feet rule will be tricky
Just heard it advertised as being on Sky Sport 4, which I'm pleased about.
COYN
I can feel a big win coming!
With big Sheridan up top and Krishna and Williams running off him, CCM are going to capitulate under their constant pressure and pace. One of their CB's to get a red card tonight.
If can’t win this, we should sack the coach! (sarcasm)
Lets see a top level performance Nix. Show the league how good you are again.
Lets deflate them giant sauce bottles!!!
I can feel a big win coming!
With big Sheridan up top and Krishna and Williams running off him, CCM are going to capitulate under their constant pressure and pace. One of their CB's to get a red card tonight.
Sherry to score a double tonight!!
Kopczinski
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts can beat as one
No more love on the run
Feels like an age since we've been on the pitch, really looking forward to it.
Still we have to be cautious as we let them dominate us in that first half in Wellington and we were almost tipped over. Can't let them get that kind of foothold again, especially now that the race for the playoff spots has closed right up. Going for a 2-0 win, but will be a challenging game I feel.
COYN!
Are we there yet?
At least Top Gun is on now to help me pass the time.
You never close your eyes any more when I kiss your lips...
(Need to sing this in the Zone!)
Fever Zone, not Danger Zone!
Looking forward to TG 2
Burgess starting..still no Taylor.
Burgess starting..still no Taylor.
I'd rather have him sit out this game than the one against the Jets. Get well Taylor.
Gianni Stensness makes the bench... Can't really comment on him, and all I really know is that he came over here with Tacettin Kumsuz with both looking at making themselves available for NZ selection? (Correct me if I'm wrong)
Anyone able to give us a run down on the type of player he is, and what he's likely to bring to the table if he makes it onto the pitch?
Quite a make shift line up, but I guess they've had a few days to iron it out. Burgess in centre midfield will be interesting. Glad Singh is getting another chance to light up the game.
Would’ve had Sheridan in for Singh myself.
I hope we win tho.
Burns on the bench sweet
very attacking bench with Burns and Shepard. But really, who else is there.
Golec starting, this will be interesting to see. Hope Burns and the Sheriff come on in the 60 min. Like to see tjeir chemistry.
In a number of ways this is like an early finals game for us.
Late change - Elliot replaces Burns on the bench
Burns on the bench sweet
Just been replaced by Callan Elliot.
FFS boys -WAKE UP
Good to see a big Gosford crowd...
Jesus wept, two touches of the ball from Mandi, given it away both times.
own goal 1-0 good run roy
That goal kinda sums up what we've seen
that'll do.
Who gives a toss how they go in?
Who gives a toss how they go in?
The Mariners