BohemianDublin

Excited. From one underperforming red and black team to another. The Mesiah has landed. Will Cordier do the right thing? [and offer up #14]? Why ALEX Meier on his shirt, and not just Meier? Which haircut can we expect... from #2 to man bun? #Fussballgott

If we didn't want to get carried away, get ahead of ourselves or believe too strongly in a new dawn, would it be fair to at least say, we're better than we've been since our enforced exodus years? I for one, can't wait for the new season. And bring on the first Parra Derby.

Anyone got any early indications of what Tour of Duty games might be? I suppose like many, I'm more excited about this season than the last 3. The young BD is pestering me about a proper away trip. Whats the general feeling? Not fussed about Victory unless it's in AAMI stadium. Adelaide and Brisbane always good. Is Geelong an option this year? Haven't done Perth or Wellington (expense).

Whilst looking forward to 'the second coming at Parramatta', the only thing I will miss from our Lidcombe pre-match days are the food options. Especially that Korean place. And The Royal Oak. For those more in the know of Parra, refresh my memory of pre-match food suggestions (noting we go with kids/teenagers).

Hearing some talk that NSW A-League clubs will not participate in NPL next season? Any truth in this? [Wanderers, Sydney, Newcasle, Mariners + McArthur and Canberra uth forming their own league?]

Were you there Mack? [would have been nice to say hello!] Interesting enough game. Monge and Adam definitely the best. Not compltely sure about the absolute obsession with paying the ball out from the back at all costs. Northbridge/Northshore are a well drilled team with the Smiths, up front, very good players for this level.

Heading down to this. Which players should I be watching out for?

Feeling good. A new beginning. Another one, but this one feels better. We'll know fairly soon if MB has a decent contacts list. Bring on the Leeds.

And Mack, Stephen is definately not English.

So I don't want to get overtly political with this. And sometimes it's tricky to explain. Stephen Mallon is from Belfast, so northern Ireland. He could play for either Ireland or the entity known as Northern Ireland. However Stephen is a nationalist and thus choose to play for Ireland (Republic of), not UK, nothing to do with UK. Clear as? Thought so.

I'd prefer to look at it as we've lost 6 games at a souless, neutral venue, which should be considered a crime against architecture. It truly is the worst ground I've ever been to. Worse than even the worst Eastern European 70s excesses.

Are you a Philosopher? It sums up brilliantly, not just our team at the moment, but so many things in life. Babbel IN. [in fact I'd have him as PLAYER/Coach, that's keep the defence on thier toes. Hamill epitomises 'those who just aren't good enough'. Absolutely great team bloke, gives everything he has, but he's got the turning circle of a road-train and the reaction time of a pigeon.

Well at least we're vert consistent.

Pre match we went to a different Korean BBQ place in Lidcombe. Geez it was bloody good, cheap and had nice beer. I knew it was going to be the best part of the night. Were Adelaide wearing our best every away kit design? Were we assuming that Marcelo Bielsa had a spy at the game and we were attempting to double cross him? Can somebody please talk to Kamau about END PRODUCT. I like the guy. He's good. But release quicker. Positives are Fitzy. Cordier. Tass. Russell. There's something about Yeboah - cult hero 2021. Roly's free kick - it'll be a few seasons before we see one that good. Fair play to the RBB, the percussion section especially. In 12 months time, when we're basking in the glory of derby wins, regular 25k+ crowds and the pleasant ambiance of Parramatta, the drabness of lacklustre rubbish in front of 7,000, will seem like a distant memory. Our team will rise again, if only to spite the begrugers.

Yep, I'm happy with Babbel. I think our problems have been - Too many player changes, we get pretty much a new team every year. - Poor selections for Marquees.