R3 vs Perth Glory | Sun 27th Oct | 6:00pm | RoF/SS7 | City Mission Collection

Appiah without the pace
6.4K
·
19K
·
over 16 years

We’re back with LFC Wellington and the Nix for 5th consecutive year to help fill the Wellington City Mission food bank for Christmas! Raid the pantry and bring along 5 cans (to celebrate 5 years).

Appiah without the pace
6.4K
·
19K
·
over 16 years

Also Libby is out.

Starting XI
2.3K
·
3.1K
·
over 11 years

No fouls in shooting or crossing range and we will win.

Starting XI
550
·
2.4K
·
over 14 years

Who will replace Cacace?

Starting XI
3K
·
3K
·
almost 7 years

Royz wrote:

Who will replace Cacace?

Scott, our only other pure left back. Dunno if TAHW or Payne could fill in on the left

First Team Squad
3.4K
·
1.3K
·
over 6 years

Royz wrote:

Who will replace Cacace?

Probably Walter Scott

First Team Squad
2K
·
1.3K
·
over 5 years

Predicted lineup? will be interesting to see Balls link up play with Hooper

Starting XI
2.9K
·
2.5K
·
over 5 years

I would expect Hooper will probably get 20min off the bench. If his visa comes through on time.

He will take a bit to get upto match fitness.

Starting XI
2.5K
·
2.4K
·
over 8 years

Ranix wrote:

I would expect Hooper will probably get 20min off the bench. If his visa comes through on time.

He will take a bit to get upto match fitness.

I'd expect him to start and play 60 if that's the case, 20 minutes off the bench won't do shark for match fitness.
valeo
·
Legend
4.6K
·
18K
·
almost 17 years

I only know about Scott from what I've heard from pre-season reports; but I'm a little scared to see him line up v Perth.

First Team Squad
1.2K
·
1.6K
·
over 14 years

Nelfoos wrote:

Ranix wrote:

I would expect Hooper will probably get 20min off the bench. If his visa comes through on time.

He will take a bit to get upto match fitness.

I'd expect him to start and play 60 if that's the case, 20 minutes off the bench won't do shark for match fitness.

Yeah for the amount of money we are probably paying him he needs to be starting ASAP, unless the sports scientists think this could result in injury related to his fitness.

LG
Legend
5.5K
·
23K
·
over 16 years

4-3-3 Hooper with McCowatt and Waine on the wings. Davila in behind an Rufer and Steinmen alongside.

First Team Squad
2K
·
1.3K
·
over 5 years

Lonegunmen wrote:

4-3-3 Hooper with McCowatt and Waine on the wings. Davila in behind an Rufer and Steinmen alongside.

No Ball? been one of our best players

LG
Legend
5.5K
·
23K
·
over 16 years

For Ball to play, 4-4-2 but Hooper and Ball are similar

Starting XI
3K
·
3K
·
almost 7 years

Hooper and Ball definitely aren't similar, Hooper is a pure finisher

Marquee
1.3K
·
5.3K
·
over 16 years

valeo wrote:

I only know about Scott from what I've heard from pre-season reports; but I'm a little scared to see him line up v Perth.

Only saw him against TW, hard to assess. Doesn't have the attacking quality of Cacace but seemed better than most backup LBs we have had over the years.
valeo
·
Legend
4.6K
·
18K
·
almost 17 years

Lonegunmen wrote:

For Ball to play, 4-4-2 but Hooper and Ball are similar

Similar in the fact they are both English?

Ball seems like more of a creator while Hooper seems like a pure finisher. Ball has the best touch I've seen from one of our imports since ol' Stein.

re: Walter Scott; it's a big chance for him, I hope he takes it.

and 2 others
Marquee
4K
·
6.6K
·
over 13 years

I would be very surprised to see Hooper start the game.  If he has enough fitness (and visa) to be named in the squad, it makes far more sense for him to be introduced to the game once there is a clear shape to it. I would expect him to be subbed on for Sotirio. Starting him when Perth has fresh legs is simply risky.  You get a couple of inevitable missed passes through his lack of familiarity with his teammates and we'll get punished. 

valeo
·
Legend
4.6K
·
18K
·
almost 17 years

I reckon if he's fit enough, he has to start - he's not a pacy young striker to bring off the bench, he's someone who's there to tap in those crosses. The longer he's on, the better. Strikers will misplace passes no matter who they are; as long as it's in the attacking 3rd, that's expected.

HZA
Marquee
630
·
5.9K
·
over 14 years

I hope he has no problems with his visa

Starting XI
2.9K
·
2.5K
·
over 5 years

HZA wrote:

I hope he has no problems with his visa

Hope NZF have warmed up the fax machine.

First Team Squad
1.3K
·
1.1K
·
over 5 years

Ranix wrote:

HZA wrote:

I hope he has no problems with his visa

Hope NZF have warmed up the fax machine.

My impression of the nzf is that they work with smoke signals up in Auckland. Amazing how backward they are. Although, compared to the biased and corrupt sfa, they're streets ahead. 

Anyway back on topic. I'm pumped for this one. Week can't finish quickly enough! 

RR
·
Bossi Insider
9.2K
·
33K
·
over 15 years

Ranix wrote:

HZA wrote:

I hope he has no problems with his visa

Hope NZF have warmed up the fax machine.

My impression of the nzf is that they work with smoke signals up in Auckland. Amazing how backward they are. Although, compared to the biased and corrupt sfa, they're streets ahead. 

Anyway back on topic. I'm pumped for this one. Week can't finish quickly enough! 

Plenty of smoke signals up in Auckland today
One in a million
4K
·
9.5K
·
almost 17 years

Flights and accommodation booked. On my way!

Starting XI
2.9K
·
2.5K
·
over 5 years

Last season Popovic rotated his players alot.

Not sure if that was his ploy to deal with the travel demands on his team or just a result of the riches of talent he had at his disposal. 

Probably wishful thinking. But after a full 90min last week and two away games back to back, be nice if Castro, Fornaroli and Kilkeeny were in line to rest those aging legs.

Marquee
4K
·
6.6K
·
over 13 years

Ranix wrote:

Last season Popovic rotated his players alot.

Not sure if that was his ploy to deal with the travel demands on his team or just a result of the riches of talent he had at his disposal. 

Probably wishful thinking. But after a full 90min last week and two away games back to back, be nice if Castro, Fornaroli and Kilkeeny were in line to rest those aging legs.

They should be saving their energy for games that matter, like Glory away trip to Western United.

One in a million
4K
·
9.5K
·
almost 17 years
RR
·
Bossi Insider
9.2K
·
33K
·
over 15 years

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

LG
Legend
5.5K
·
23K
·
over 16 years

Typical. Let's hope it doesn't affect the crowd size.

Marquee
620
·
6.3K
·
over 16 years

Lonegunmen wrote:

Typical. Let's hope it doesn't affect the crowd size.

Probably will..whilst I may well have come in on the train I sure wont be doing the bus thing.  Mind u am getting used to it after all the breakdowns...

Starting XI
1.7K
·
2.9K
·
over 16 years

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 
First Team Squad
1.3K
·
1.1K
·
over 5 years

Fenix wrote:

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 

Every one of those councilors involved in the bus debacle should be sent to the gallows. Truly pathetic. They've got the service they've paid for. Cheap as fudge Auckland reject buses. Anyway, I'll stop there. At least there's the scooters ?

LG
Legend
5.5K
·
23K
·
over 16 years

Boro4eva wrote:

Lonegunmen wrote:

Typical. Let's hope it doesn't affect the crowd size.

Probably will..whilst I may well have come in on the train I sure wont be doing the bus thing.  Mind u am getting used to it after all the breakdowns...

If you are in Upper Hurt, I may have a seat.

Starting XI
2.5K
·
2.4K
·
over 8 years

Fenix wrote:

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 

Every one of those councilors involved in the bus debacle should be sent to the gallows. Truly pathetic. They've got the service they've paid for. Cheap as fudge Auckland reject buses. Anyway, I'll stop there. At least there's the scooters ?

To be fair the scooters are great. 
Opinion Privileges revoked
4.5K
·
9.7K
·
over 14 years

Fenix wrote:
Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, a

LOLWUT? Did you ever go to Auckland before 2006?

Marquee
2.1K
·
8.2K
·
about 17 years

Warning.  I am getting extremely pumped for the game on Sunday, which is certain to mean it will all end in disaster and defeat

Trialist
7
·
24
·
almost 5 years
Legend
8K
·
14K
·
over 16 years

Fenix wrote:

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 

Every one of those councilors involved in the bus debacle should be sent to the gallows. Truly pathetic. They've got the service they've paid for. Cheap as fudge Auckland reject buses. Anyway, I'll stop there. At least there's the scooters ?

I actually think a lot of them were not re-elected. Certainly I think the buses and cycleways hurt Lester's re-election.

Starting XI
1.3K
·
2.7K
·
almost 9 years

theprof wrote:

Fenix wrote:

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 

Every one of those councilors involved in the bus debacle should be sent to the gallows. Truly pathetic. They've got the service they've paid for. Cheap as fudge Auckland reject buses. Anyway, I'll stop there. At least there's the scooters ?

I actually think a lot of them were not re-elected. Certainly I think the buses and cycleways hurt Lester's re-election.

sorry off topic

Starting XI
1.4K
·
4.5K
·
over 16 years

theprof wrote:

Fenix wrote:

RR wrote:

Bus replacements for the Valley & Coast lines.

Honestly, Wellington has the worst public transport you could imagine, and still the Greens go on about cars. Looks like we will all be fudgeing cycling to games before long. 

Every one of those councilors involved in the bus debacle should be sent to the gallows. Truly pathetic. They've got the service they've paid for. Cheap as fudge Auckland reject buses. Anyway, I'll stop there. At least there's the scooters ?

I actually think a lot of them were not re-elected. Certainly I think the buses and cycleways hurt Lester's re-election.

Four of them decided not to stand again (including Sue Kedgley who would have got in again easily). Five got re-elected, three stood again and lost.

R3 vs Perth Glory | Sun 27th Oct | 6:00pm | RoF/SS7 | City Mission Collection

You’ll need an account to join the conversation!

Sign in Sign up