Foxe's Men Hunt Down Glory

7 minutes ago, Prydzopolis said:

 

Hahaha naughty Mack.

Well, what a start to the Post-popa era!

Our 1st round 1 win of a season. These players looked hungry from the start. And that's a credit to all our coaching staff, past and present.

Just watched Foxe's post-match presso and was very impressed, too. (Though winning helps with that)

Well done to everyone at Spotless tonight, on and off the pitch. On the sidelines, and in the stands.

Great to see our Spaniards working together for the first time.

Oh, and I've said it before, and I'll say it again -

Jumpei S1>Castelen S1 and hoping -

Jumpei S2>Castelen S2 (though I'm not expecting a hat-trick)

#foxein

7 minutes ago, JayZko said:

We’re does it leave risdon though??? Perhaps Raul on the left

Llorente is a natural left fullback. Risdon is a natural right fullback.

Also, congrats to the new capo (replacement or fill-in?), who brought the same pumped up fun attitude from la banda to the capo stand.

And also to Baccus who started that second goal. He could have sent a long ball up, and was looking for one, but as soon as a bit of space opened in front of him he surged into it and then played a nice ball to get the counter-attack going.

i have heard replacement

Risdon in at RB, bridge in for Jumpei and we are cooking.

Llorente, a wsw fullback with a pony tail..last time we had one of those he was a beast and Raul looks to be the goods. Cejudo and Riera together were enough to make me buckle at the knees. Throw in Roly and Baccus and that was me done...and we still have Risdon to return and King Bridge is back! It's all too much for me to handle. Good things to come from Herd I feel too. There is literally not a single weak position this year. In fact, id say there is 2 players for every position that would still make up a competitive side.

Half time killed us. If we kept playing we would’ve put another 3 on them. Champagne football out there at times tonight but still need to make sure we play the full 90.

13 minutes ago, btron3000 said:

Also, congrats to the new capo (replacement or fill-in?), who brought the same pumped up fun attitude from la banda to the capo stand.

 

Always like that guys attitude when you see him around the stands. I don't think I've ever seen him without a massive smile on his face.

Let’s not forget Perth are contenders if we could play “champagne football “ with them then with risdon back and a mark bridge with fitness anything is possible 

WE'RE GONNA WIN THE LEAGUE!!!

Good result but let's not get carried away with calling  for  Foxe to be manager after 7 days in charge and  one win ! 

It's early days but looks like the key factor is the import recruitment  . Riera , Roly ,Cujudo  Lloriente  and  2017 Jumpei (hopefully ) are  streets ahead of Dimas , Pinatares , Borda , Martinez and 2016 Jumpei . 

The Aussie recruits also look good  Thwaite, Herd ,  Risdon and  Bridge Improving us in every position . 

It's a funny game though we could have won 4-0 or drawn 2-2 and who would have thought Jumpei could play football ? 

1 hour ago, tardotz said:

I was thinking the season thing .....happy days😀

There was only one Jerome.

There will always only be one Jerome.

But Raul...already shaping to be one of our best LBs.

I’m actually shocked we beat Perth they got the best aleague squad on paper maybe Lowe’s got to go

Loved Bonevacia, finally someone whose shots from outside the box look like going in. He deserved one tonight.

Give Cejudo another year right now

1 hour ago, luisenrique said:

Always like that guys attitude when you see him around the stands. I don't think I've ever seen him without a massive smile on his face.

Has some sick tats too. He always is at full voice, truly an inspirational figure in the RBB imo. 

We have a good enough squad that the incoming manager can win trophies. Start with the FFA Cup and then hopefully the Premiership.

the earliest of early days I know, but it isn’t hard to imagine that team giving someone an absolute belting is it? 

Where’s Boris? And what made us change Capo’s? 

8 hours ago, mack said:

What a load of garbage that was. While the player is under no obligation to leave from halfway next to the technical area under the laws of the game, there is nothing that allows the referee to bully a player into leaving the field of play in any particular location in order to benefit one side by having play resume faster than it might otherwise have done.

If the player is timewasting, give them a card and add on stoppage time. Not practically shove them off the pitch and force them to walk the entire way around the field. Pathetic refereeing.

According to the commentators the refs have been instructed to tell players to get off the other side if they're closer to get the game moving faster. Not the refs fault. FFA's fault.

9 minutes ago, Stokz said:

Where’s Boris? And what made us change Capo’s? 

Boris was back a few rows singing, chanting, fist-pumping and flag waving

Think you'll find its part of the RBB/WST 'peace in our time' love fest 

To win an opening game at last was significant, but it was more the way we played in the first half that gave real hope for the rest of the season: more aggressive, forward play, twisting and turning to find players moving off the ball. This is the way football should be played. In fact, in that half we did not have a bad player.

Once we eased off in the second half and played the ball back more often, we started to see shades of the team we have known in previous seasons, one that too easily gave away leads.

However, there is real depth in this squad – certainly the best this club has ever had.

With Risdon to come back in and Bridge to gain fitness, with Llorente, Cejudo and Riero to become even more comfortable with their surroundings, we could have a very competitive and successful season. [Note to Robbie C.: Golden rule in heading…in defence you head up and out but in attack you head down… and away from the keeper.]

It was great to have WDWSF after 18 mins rather than left till much later.

Congratulations to Hayden Foxe and all the squad for handling the dramatic and unexpected coaching transition so well.

8 hours ago, mack said:

What a load of garbage that was. While the player is under no obligation to leave from halfway next to the technical area under the laws of the game, there is nothing that allows the referee to bully a player into leaving the field of play in any particular location in order to benefit one side by having play resume faster than it might otherwise have done.

If the player is timewasting, give them a card and add on stoppage time. Not practically shove them off the pitch and force them to walk the entire way around the field. Pathetic refereeing.

Actually they can be compelled as of 2004. 

Stats

Shots 24

Shots on Target 7

Shots off Target 11

Blocked shots 6

Shots on woodwork 0

8 hours ago, JayZko said:

I’m actually shocked we beat Perth they got the best aleague squad on paper maybe Lowe’s got to go

I wouldn't say they are even close Kenny is just going made recruiting strikers and forwards. Same old Kenny, don't worry about defending, just try to outscore.

That showed last nigh. PG back line is absolute trash this year though I'll admit posco surprised me, that was the best game he's ever had. 

Just a shame Warren injured himself. We could have put in 6 more if he'd been out there

I know it's only one game but the way we played especially in the first half is why most of us love this game.

Was a great first day and finally a nice solid win to start the season the first 60 odd minutes was as good as we have played in a long time.