Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers 26/03/2021 7:05PM

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tass start ahead of Natta tomorrow night.

It all comes down to who has a stronger game with one on one for me. Whoever Carl chooses has to go up against Nabbout who has rediscovered his Newcastle Jets form .

On 25/03/2021 at 9:29 AM, LeeMarvin said:

Anyone got some thoughts on any exotic options to bet responsibly?  Am willing to throw some lose change at some long odds.  I am on Ladbrokes and cant see they have the option for individual players scoring.  Come from behind or leading/trailing halves could be interesting though.

Think Robbo might go defensive/counter attack for this game and be a bit deeper against Nabbout, Noone and Maclaren? Just to close the space in defence and stop the runs in behind.

22 hours ago, Sithslayer1991 said:

Even Ziegler has disappeared. 

Ziegler has a quad injury which seems him 3-4 weeks away but where do you play him?

City are the benchmark atm if we walk away with a point and no injuries it will be a great result.

4 hours ago, DCWSW said:

 

Mate, it's my one small bloody indulgence of the week so nick off!

1 hour ago, scarcev said:

City are the benchmark atm if we walk away with a point and no injuries it will be a great result.

I believe our squad has the depth, and after the last several weeks hopefully the self belief, to pull off an upset.  I am really looking forward to seeing how the tactical aspect plays out.

1 hour ago, LeeMarvin said:

I believe our squad has the depth, and after the last several weeks hopefully the self belief, to pull off an upset.  I am really looking forward to seeing how the tactical aspect plays out.

After watching them against Perth, I wouldn't see it as an upset.

But then, I'm a tragic.

1 hour ago, LeeMarvin said:

I believe our squad has the depth, and after the last several weeks hopefully the self belief, to pull off an upset.  I am really looking forward to seeing how the tactical aspect plays out.

Would love to share your enthusiasm but just over 3 weeks ago they came to our place and tore us a new one,  Was only 2-0 but that easily should of been a 6-0 loss for us.  I hope you are right and I am wrong though.

It will come down to consistency. Which WSW side will it be..? The WSW side that has won the last 3 or the WSW side that plays a good half or an ordinary half...?  90 min effort required and no slow starts or conceding early. City will come out and play fast and press looking for defensive errors. Have to stop Nabbout,Noone,Luna, Maclaren.

We have to be switched on from the get go. COYW. !

Also history says Melbourne City has some awful games and it comes when least expected,  hold them for 50 to 60 minutes and they may be right for the taking (easier said then done)   

It’s going to be Eetswa 

3 at the back against City 

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well it was nice mocking Garcia and Glory for playing a high defensive line

That back 3 is going to get shifted side to side all night. Baccus needs to be completely sure of his passing in that first ten. Once he gets past that mark he tends to kick on nicely.

If Troisi and Berni can carry some form and confidence from last week, we might pop up with a surprise here.

Its a genuine 6 point game for us here. If by some miracle we can pull of a win, it will give us the tiniest bit of breathing space

21 minutes ago, StringerBellend said:

It’s going to be Eetswa 

I haven't achieved the nirvana level of Eetswa, but I'm feeling buoyant about this game. I'm predicting either a draw or a 1 goal win to us.  

1 minute ago, pseudonym said:

3 at the back against City 

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well it was nice mocking Garcia and Glory for playing a high defensive line

The lessons should be strong in their memory. Tonight we find out if we bullied some flogs or if there’s been genuine progression

Same lineup and subs as against Perth:

Margush, Wilmering, Natta, McGowan, Gordon, Russell, Baccus, Dorrans, Troisi, Ibini, Duke

Subs: James, Kamau, Cox, Yeboah, Mutch, Muller, Aquilina

Out tonight but will do sneaky checks on my mobile

COYW 

3 minutes in and I'm not sure the ball has even been in the City half yet. 

There we got. Took 5 minutes.

Here we go with the non-calls. Ziggy got taken out, we get nothing, then Noone falls over and gets a whistle.

12 minutes and we get our first attack. A one pass ball from Duke to Ibini that he kicked over the goal.

They are really making Margush earn his pay

Can I start the obligatory Troisi and Ibini comments yet?

Troisi hasn't been given the ball in a decent position once tonight.

Yay we win....well we got a goal

LMAO 1-0 WSW

1 minute ago, matty said:

Can I start the obligatory Troisi and Ibini comments yet?

Sure 

LET'S F*CKING GO!

After all those goals that were denied last game, Ibini finally deserves one that's allowed. Good on him!