A-league football

[04Sauzee]

Melbourne Victory Vs Melbourne City on BT sport's just now, decent game so far and good atmosphere at the ground. 1-1 coming up for half time

[Danny_Hibee]

If we think our refs are bad...the ref here watched that blatant non foul about 15 times on VAR before awarding the penalty. Bizarre decision.

[ozwoody]

If you think the SFA is dodgy, they have nothing on the administration here! Refs are mediocre at best and the FFA are dependent on getting their slice of transfer fees when a player moves clubs. The FFA took 85 delegates to the last World Cup as a “reward” for Australia qualifying,that’s over double the squad! Sorry if this deviates from the OP but when kids are paying the highest registration rates of any sport in this country and very little is going into grassroots football, the game is never going to grow here, and it gets on my chesticles.......rant over

[bubblesmorrison]

Heading to Brisbane roar v central coast today not expecting much but will go in with an open mind.

[Forza Fred]

Heading to Brisbane roar v central coast today not expecting much but will go in with an open mind.

Central Coast are unfortunately, a bit of a basket case.

No Usain Bolt, but the world’s least committed trainer, Ross McCormack, on holiday....oops I mean on loan from Aston Villa should be playing.

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar v CCM

on BT Sports now

Ross McCormack making his debut for CCM looks as though he’s been oan t Fosters :greengrin

GDay!

Brisbane 0v1 CCM

[Big90inOz]

Watched Wellington V Newcastle today, absolutely dire

[Iain G]

Watched Wellington V Newcastle today, absolutely dire

At least the Nix won 😁

[BILLYHIBS]

Best football strip in the A League Western Sydney Wanderers by a country mile

Almost as good as any HIBS home top :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Adelaide0 v 0 Newcastle Jets
On now BT Sports anyone looking for a mid morning footie fix

[Forza Fred]

Adelaide0 v 0 Newcastle Jets
On now BT Sports anyone looking for a mid morning footie fix

What do you mean mid morning!?😉

[BILLYHIBS]

What do you mean mid morning!?😉

It’s all kicking off!

Will take VAR half an hour to sort this lot out.

Goodnight Fred! :greengrin

[Ryan69]

Central Coast are unfortunately, a bit of a basket case.

No Usain Bolt, but the world’s least committed trainer, Ross McCormack, on holiday....oops I mean on loan from Aston Villa should be playing.

He was banging them in last season for Melbourne City...So couldnt of been treating it too much as a holiday.

[SingaporeHibs]

Slight tenuous link but I Met an Aussie guy tonight in a bar in Singapore and after some general Football chat he started saying he was paying more attention to Scottish Football given the Aussies now playing for Hibs, he was in full flow telling me all about Milligan, McLaren and ‘their’ new guy Boyle. I let him go on for sometime as he described how he saw the Celtic match before telling him I’m a Hibee. He was telling me they (Aussies) are quite excited about Boyle as a prospect, basically his view was “if Milligan says he is a good addition and excited about having Boyle on board then we listen and are also excited”. The good name of Hibernian is spreading.

[wpj]

Melbourne Victory Vs Melbourne City on BT sport's just now, decent game so far and good atmosphere at the ground. 1-1 coming up for half time

Out of interest who do you follow? I have friends in Melbourne but they have no interest in football. I like to have a team In each country and have chosen Melbourne but not a club.

[Iggy Pope]

Out of interest who do you follow? I have friends in Melbourne but they have no interest in football. I like to have a team In each country and have chosen Melbourne but not a club.

What’s your Irish team then? :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

What’s your Irish team then? :greengrin

Celtic

Sorry was an open goal.

[Hibs1969]

Out of interest who do you follow? I have friends in Melbourne but they have no interest in football. I like to have a team In each country and have chosen Melbourne but not a club.
For me - Brisbane Roar. I love the city and saw them a few years ago when MacLaren was playing for them (and scored v Perth Glory) long before he became a Hibs player.

[Iggy Pope]

Celtic

Sorry was an open goal.

Sitter you mean.

[Lancs Harp]

Sitter you mean.

Thinking about it Linfield would have been a more interesting answer.:greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

Thinking about it Linfield would have been a more interesting answer.:greengrin

That would’ve been a ****ter. :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Ross MacCormack scores against his old club

Central Coast Mariners 1v 0 Melbourne City

[BILLYHIBS]

Finished 1-1

[The 90+2]

‘Mon the Sydney

[ardecos]

Adam le Fondre has scored for Sydney FC. Why didn't we sign him 😐

[ozwoody]

VAR absolute howler again in Sydney v western derby....perfectly good goal chalked off and Markus Babbel ,western Sydney manager,sent to stand

[ardecos]

Didn't get a penalty either. Looks like the officials are homers.

[ozwoody]

Didn't get a penalty either. Looks like the officials are homers.
was wondering about that...if VAR can't be reviewed until the ball goes dead,what if that western Sydney had scored and then VAR had deemed it was a penalty, would it be given?
There has not been a VAR decision here that has been,in my mind,correct

[ChilliEater]

Best football strip in the A League Western Sydney Wanderers by a country mile

Almost as good as any HIBS home top :greengrin

Don't see how any self-respecting Hibee can look past Perth Glory's kit :wink:
21349

[BILLYHIBS]

Ha Ha! Would be up for bringing back the purple and looks ace with the white sleeves
Fair dinkum! 😁👍🏾⚽️🏆🇦🇺

[bubblesmorrison]

He was banging them in last season for Melbourne City...So couldnt of been treating it too much as a holiday.


Think he score 8 last season all from pens and free kicks.

[Curried]

Good win by Goodwin in the FFA Cup final for Adelaide last night. Couple of great goals:-)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zbhsESD1FA

[04Sauzee]

Out of interest who do you follow? I have friends in Melbourne but they have no interest in football. I like to have a team In each country and have chosen Melbourne but not a club.
To be honest I don't follow any A league teams, it's something to watch although im sure over the coming weeks/months there will be a club for whatever reason i lean towards

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Sydney FC

Today 8.50 am BT Sports

[Ryan69]

Melbourne City v Sydney FC

Today 8.50 am BT Sports

Should be a good game.

Sydney to score both halves. :)

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 0 v 1 Sydney FC

20 minutes gone

[BILLYHIBS]

Should be a good game.

Sydney to score both halves. :)

2-0 Sydney FC

Good shout well in !

[Forza Fred]

Le Fondre has scored in every game he has started for Sydney FC.

[Ryan69]

2-0 Sydney FC

Good shout well in !

Do that bet every week. 8/10 times it will win.
3/1

[BILLYHIBS]

Le Fondre 3-0 Sydney FC
Comedy defending

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 1 v 0 Wellington Phoenix

On BT Sport now 10 minutes gone

[Forza Fred]

Melbourne City 1 v 0 Wellington Phoenix

On BT Sport now 10 minutes gone

Not much of a game, with the seagulls outstanding though!

Peach of a goal from Fornalori to give City a 2-0 victory.

Melbourne Victory playing at the same venue tomorrow and if they beat Central Coast as expected, I’llget my Double up.

[BILLYHIBS]

Not much of a game, with the seagulls outstanding though!

Peach of a goal from Fornalori to give City a 2-0 victory.

Melbourne Victory playing at the same venue tomorrow and if they beat Central Coast as expected, I’llget my Double up.
Was sorry to see that Seagull getting carried off injured or was it dead?
Had Fornaroli to score the second like taking Candy off a baby 👶
All the best with your double

[BILLYHIBS]

WSW 2 v 2 Brisbane Roar

60 minutes gone

Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC

Top of the League Sydney play bottom dogs Jets

Le Fondre top scorer has scored in every game for Sydney this season

8.50 am BT Sports

[Ryan69]

WSW 2 v 2 Brisbane Roar

60 minutes gone

Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC

Top of the League Sydney play bottom dogs Jets

Le Fondre top scorer has scored in every game for Sydney this season

8.50 am BT Sports

Sydney 2/1 again...Too score both halves. :)

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney 2/1 again...Too score both halves. :)
On Sydney to win
Le Fondre anytime
Over 2 goals
3/1

[Ryan69]

1-0 Sydney

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory v WSW

On BT Sports now

[BILLYHIBS]

1-0 Victory good open game

[Forza Fred]

No doubt it will get airtime globally....during the Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC clash today there was a pitch invader.

Nothing of note in that you may say...until you see him on crutches and with a moon boot on his foot!

Suggest a security upgrade is on the cards😂

[BILLYHIBS]

2-0 Victory

[BILLYHIBS]

Victory turning the screw now playing some excellent stuff 3-0 game over

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets just started BT Sports

1-0 already

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar just started on BT Sport

Brisbane Roar coach resigned yesterday

[theonlywayisup]

No doubt it will get airtime globally....during the Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC clash today there was a pitch invader.

Nothing of note in that you may say...until you see him on crutches and with a moon boot on his foot!

Suggest a security upgrade is on the cards😂

Didn't see this when it was posted. Funny!

https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/broken-legged-streaker-interrupts-a-league-clash-between-sydney-fc-central-coast-mariners/82b2e2df-a4ad-4202-9283-c690793132b5

[Hibeesmad]

Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar just started on BT Sport

Brisbane Roar coach resigned yesterday

2 goals for Adam Le Fondre

[BILLYHIBS]

WSW v Wellington Phoenix

just started on BT Sport ESPN

[Forza Fred]

WSW v Wellington Phoenix

just started on BT Sport ESPN

3-2 to Phoenix.

WSW are crap (again) this season.....down to poor recruitment over the past few seasons.

[BILLYHIBS]

3-2 to Phoenix.

WSW are crap (again) this season.....down to poor recruitment over the past few seasons.

Lack of funds I believe

Noticed Wellington brought on Cillian Sheridan for the last ten

A blast from the past

Krishna looks decent?

[Iain G]

Lack of funds I believe

Noticed Wellington brought on Cillian Sheridan for the last ten

A blast from the past

Krishna looks decent?

Krishna blows hot and cold, usually wants one touch too many!

[BILLYHIBS]

Two games today for all you A-League junkies

8.50 Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

11.00 Perth Glory v Sydney FC

Both live on BT Sports ESPN

[Sproule Three]

Two games today for all you A-League junkies

8.50 Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

11.00 Perth Glory v Sydney FC

Both live on BT Sports ESPN

Sydney getting absolutely destroyed here .
Not enjoying this very much

[AltheHibby]

Sydney getting absolutely destroyed here .
Not enjoying this very much


If it makes you feel better I was supposed to be there supporting Perth and missed it because some hot Sheila wanted to go on a date with my son.

[Forza Fred]

Lack of funds I believe

Noticed Wellington brought on Cillian Sheridan for the last ten

A blast from the past

Krishna looks decent?

Not lack of funds as we know it.

The league operates a salary cap for each club.

So even if you have pots of money and could afford to do it, you can’t simply go out and buy a Ronaldo and Two Messi’s.

[BILLYHIBS]

Not lack of funds as we know it.

The league operates a salary cap for each club.

So even if you have pots of money and could afford to do it, you can’t simply go out and buy a Ronaldo and Two Messi’s.

Sorry mate my fault was getting them confused with Central Coast Mariners ??

[Forza Fred]

Sorry mate my fault was getting them confused with Central Coast Mariners ??

Shame what’s happening with the Mariners...they need new owners

They have went from high flyers, to basically your last chance for signing as a full time pro in Oz.

They play at one of the most picturesque grounds in Oz, fire a cannon when they score and have three giant sauce bottles behind one of their goals!

They also have a small band of musicians who wander through the crowd when games are on.

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar

Starting now BT Sport ESPN

[04Sauzee]

Melbourne Victory Vs Newcastle Jets on just now, Melbourne just gone 1 up

[BILLYHIBS]

What a game!

Perth Glory 4 v 3 WSW

end to end crazy game of football

[04Sauzee]

What a game!

Perth Glory 4 v 3 WSW

end to end crazy game of football

No point telling us how good a game it is when it's just about finished Billy 😁😁 :)

Been some good games recently

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory

This morning 8.50am BT Sport 2

[calumhibee1]

Are you in Aus Billy? You seem to have a keen interest in the A League.

Have watched a few games before and I’ve got to say I’ve always thought the standard is pretty poor. Like a poorer version of the MLS IMO!

[BILLYHIBS]

Are you in Aus Billy? You seem to have a keen interest in the A League.

Have watched a few games before and I’ve got to say I’ve always thought the standard is pretty poor. Like a poorer version of the MLS IMO!

Ha Ha!

Naw Scottish!

The only reason I am pushing it is because I agree the standard is not the greatest but like many others I feel starved of football with the stop start nature of our League and some of the games have been entertaining as the teams tend to cancel each other out.

I have been watching it religiously for the last 5-6 years every Friday which is probably the reason I am Jamie Macs biggest fan :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Central coast mariners v Melbourne City

Kick off 8.50 am

BT Sports

[BILLYHIBS]

WSW v Adelaide Utd

8.50 today

BT Sports

[Future17]

Just watching the replay of Sydney FC v NJ. Strangest red card I've seen in a while.

[BILLYHIBS]

I know it’s after the event guys but another brilliant game this morning on BT Sports

Melbourne City 4 v 3 Western Sydney Wanderers

[Forza Fred]

I know it’s after the event guys but another brilliant game this morning on BT Sports

Melbourne City 4 v 3 Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers find a new way to lose every week!

[Forza Fred]

3 gameson tonight (my time) and one with possible interest to Hibees of my vintage.

In the Perth Glory v Adelaide United clash, Look out for former Hibee centre forward Gerry Baker’s grandson, playing at some stage for Adelaide.

He often plays from the start but has been used as a sub in the last couple of outings.

Anyone who has traces of Gerryand Joe Baker’s DNA is well worth a watch....

Ryan plays in the number 4 jersey from memory.

[BILLYHIBS]

3 gameson tonight (my time) and one with possible interest to Hibees of my vintage.

In the Perth Glory v Adelaide United clash, Look out for former Hibee centre forward Gerry Baker’s grandson, playing at some stage for Adelaide.

He often plays from the start but has been used as a sub in the last couple of outings.

Anyone who has traces of Gerryand Joe Baker’s DNA is well worth a watch....

Ryan plays in the number 4 jersey from memory.

Is he Ryan Strain?

[Forza Fred]

:confused:
Is he Ryan Strain?

Yep, can’t believe Iforgot to post his name......

[Sproule Three]

Anyone who thinks that VAR will be a great addition to the SPL check out the two decisions that went against Sydney tonight in their away ganr in Wellington .
Truly and utterly incomprehensible .
The first was a blatant handball by the Nix defender that was reviewed numerous times yet the penalty was not given

[BILLYHIBS]

Western Sydney Wanderers find a new way to lose every week!

Brisbane Roar 2 v 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

I cannot believe what I have just witnessed!

Western Sydney Wanderers cruising 0-2

Lose a late goal 93rd minute 1-2

Fair enough!

The clock is ticking down the ball is going harmlessly out for a goal kick being shepherded out by the WSW goalkeeper with no one near him he decides to take a clumsy touch ...corner

You guessed it 2-2 !!!

Talk about self inflicted grief?


:wtf:

[Sproule Three]

Brisbane Roar 2 v 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

I cannot believe what I have just witnessed!

Western Sydney Wanderers cruising 0-2

Lose a late goal 93rd minute 1-2

Fair enough!

The clock is ticking down the ball is going harmlessly out for a goal kick being shepherded out by the WSW goalkeeper with no one near him he decides to take a clumsy touch ...corner

You guessed it 2-2 !!!

Talk about self inflicted grief?


:wtf:

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that players aren’t on the take .
Incomprehensible that a professional football player would do that by accident .

Another VAR error as well with first goal .
It causes more problems than it solves imo

[SquashedFrogg]

Brisbane Roar 2 v 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

I cannot believe what I have just witnessed!

Western Sydney Wanderers cruising 0-2

Lose a late goal 93rd minute 1-2

Fair enough!

The clock is ticking down the ball is going harmlessly out for a goal kick being shepherded out by the WSW goalkeeper with no one near him he decides to take a clumsy touch ...corner

You guessed it 2-2 !!!

Talk about self inflicted grief?


:wtf:

The 4-4 game at tinkcastle springs to mind with that summary 🙄

[Forza Fred]

Brisbane Roar 2 v 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

I cannot believe what I have just witnessed!

Western Sydney Wanderers cruising 0-2

Lose a late goal 93rd minute 1-2

Fair enough!

The clock is ticking down the ball is going harmlessly out for a goal kick being shepherded out by the WSW goalkeeper with no one near him he decides to take a clumsy touch ...corner

You guessed it 2-2 !!!

Talk about self inflicted grief?


:wtf:

Inexplicable!

Just what made his mind change its course of action as the ball was about to cross the line!?

It was the most stupidest error I have seen from a goalie in 60 years and absolutely defies any logical explanation!

[BILLYHIBS]

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that players aren’t on the take .
Incomprehensible that a professional football player would do that by accident .

Another VAR error as well with first goal .
It causes more problems than it solves imo

That is correct fell out with posters on here on the VAR thread with marginal offside not being a clear and obvious error

VAR was not invented for marginal offside decisions according to Alan Shearer but to be fair when played back that flow of play looked offside and everyone in the Stadium thought it was offside an excellent final execution but the goal was allowed to stand

At least they are getting quicker at coming to their decisions but I think we would all agree we would rather have the correct one

[Sproule Three]

That is correct fell out with posters on here on the VAR thread with marginal offside not being a clear and obvious error

VAR was not invented for marginal offside decisions according to Alan Shearer but to be fair when played back that flow of play looked offside and everyone in the Stadium thought it was offside an excellent final execution but the goal was allowed to stand

At least they are getting quicker at coming to their decisions but I think we would all agree we would rather have the correct one
Did you see the two VAR decisions that went against Sydney in midweek game in Wellington
The first one was a blatant handball that was viewed numerous times yet still no penalty

[Forza Fred]

Did you see the two VAR decisions that went against Sydney in midweek game in Wellington
The first one was a blatant handball that was viewed numerous tones yet still no penalty

VAR errors are acceptable when they go against Sydney :wink:

[BILLYHIBS]

Did you see the two VAR decisions that went against Sydney in midweek game in Wellington
The first one was a blatant handball that was viewed numerous times yet still no penalty

No never saw it heard about it

VAR has been active in Australia for a few years now imho it has spoiled the flow of the game and ruined a few games but I feel they are getting quicker and slicker and the fans now seem to embrace it it certainly looks as though it is here to stay and looks bound for the Scottish Premiership


I personally would welcome goalline technology and would like Sparkys and Ollys goals reinstated :greengrin

[Sproule Three]

No never saw it heard about it

VAR has been active in Australia for a few years now imho it has spoiled the flow of the game and ruined a few games but I feel they are getting quicker and slicker and the fans now seem to embrace it it certainly looks as though it is here to stay and looks bound for the Scottish Premiership


I personally would welcome goalline technology and would like Sparkys and Ollys goals reinstated :greengrin

I don’t like it.
Attended lots of games and the delay is irritating especially when my team get one chalked off .
It worked ok in WC mainly due to having elite level officials but every week it seems there is one game being ruined by a dodgy VAR call

[BILLYHIBS]

I don’t like it.
Attended lots of games and the delay is irritating especially when my team get one chalked off .
It worked ok in WC mainly due to having elite level officials but every aero it seems there is one game being ruined by a dodgy VAR call
Never experienced it dreading it

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

BT Sports

Just started looks a good game!

[BILLYHIBS]

1-0 Victory

Brilliant freekick

Top drawer

Reminded me of Stevie Mallin

Seems like a lifetime ago now. :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Excellent game.

Looks like we are going to keep playing until Sydney Rangers equalise though..

[BILLYHIBS]

Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
8.50 am BT Sports

Sunday
Sydney FC v Melbourne City
6.00 am

Will Jamie MAC make his debut for City?

Will he be fit?

[WellingtonHibby]

Anyone who thinks that VAR will be a great addition to the SPL check out the two decisions that went against Sydney tonight in their away ganr in Wellington .
Truly and utterly incomprehensible .
The first was a blatant handball by the Nix defender that was reviewed numerous times yet the penalty was not given


Bitter...

[BILLYHIBS]

WSW 0 v 2 Newcastle Jets

22 minutes gone

[Sproule Three]

Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
8.50 am BT Sports

Sunday
Sydney FC v Melbourne City
6.00 am

Will Jamie MAC make his debut for City?

Will he be fit?

Don’t think he’s in squad .
I’ll head down and watch if he is .
I’m in the minority - I like the guy.
Was genuinely decent to me and my family when we met him in Oct
Just didnae work out last 6 months .

He’ll do well here .

[BILLYHIBS]

WSW 0 v 3 Newcastle Jets

[Sproule Three]

Bitter...

Still won though 🐑

[Sproule Three]

WSW 0 v 3 Newcastle Jets

4 nil Newcastle .
I’m convinced the Wanderers keeper is on the take .
He’s a nightmare every game nowadays Was good at Sydney FC.
The mistakes he’s making are incomprehensible.

[Itsnoteasy]

4 nil Newcastle .
I’m convinced the Wanderers keeper is in the take .
He’s a nightmare every game. Was good at Sydney FC.
The mistakes he’s making are incomprehensible.

We're your thoughts the same for Ollie Gotzkalsen.

[Sproule Three]

We're your thoughts the same for Ollie Gotzkalsen.

Probably for Zibi

[BILLYHIBS]

Full time

WSW 1 v 5 Jets

Misery continues for Wanderers

[BILLYHIBS]

Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix

Just started BT Sports

Looks a good open game

[Keyser Sauzee]

I like watching the A-League, the standard isn’t quite as good as our league but I think the difference in commentary is funny, the way the call the league “the ladder” etc.

[BILLYHIBS]

I like watching the A-League, the standard isn’t quite as good as our league but I think the difference in commentary is funny, the way the call the league “the ladder” etc.

Its the VAR does ma nut in!

:brickwall

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC

Starting now BT Sports

[BILLYHIBS]

Shockerooni!

Brisbane Roar 2 v 1 Sydney FC

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Adelaide United

8.50 today now BT Sports

Jamie MAC starts

Remember him? :confused:

[Sproule Three]

Melbourne City v Adelaide United

8.50 today now BT Sports

Jamie MAC starts

Remember him? :confused:

He’s just scored equaliser for Melbourne City against Newcastle

[BILLYHIBS]

He’s just scored equaliser for Melbourne City against Newcastle

Always said he would come good :greengrin

2-1 now

[Hamish]

3-1

Roy O'Donovan

[Keyser Sauzee]

Perth Glory winning 1 nil v Brisbane Roar, decent game. Ikonomidis of Perth Glory is a cracking player.

[calumhibee1]

3-1

Roy O'Donovan

He's got a half decent record over in Aus. Really shows how poor the standard must be.

[Sproule Three]

He's got a half decent record over in Aus. Really shows how poor the standard must be.

Yep - MacLaren was one of the top scorers of all time in this league .
He actually did a lot better than I expected in his first 6 months at Hibs but did get quality supply from that midfield .
Adam Taggart who failed miserably at Dundee Utd is another who scores goals for fun here.

Don’t get me wrong there are some quality players Honda at MV - Le Fondre at Sydney and Castro at Perth but there is no real focus on defence as there is not the consequence of being relegated

[BILLYHIBS]

Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar

8.50am BT Sports

Bottom dogs versus second bottom

[BILLYHIBS]

Central Coast Mariners 1 v 2 Brisbane Roar

Surprisingly good game

Two of the best strikes you are likely to see this weekend

[BILLYHIBS]

1-3

What a game!

[BILLYHIBS]

2-3

Fair dinkum!

[BILLYHIBS]

Final score

Central Coast Mariners 3 v 5 Brisbane Roar

CCM finish up with nine players

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Was at the Suncorp last month watching Brisbane get spanked from Melbourne.

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City

BT Sport 8.50

Jamie MAC starts for City......Who?

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory 0 v 1 Melbourne City

Jamie MacLaren (pen)

Victory down to ten :confused:

[ozwoody]

Melbourne Victory 0 v 1 Melbourne City

Jamie MacLaren (pen)

Victory down to ten :confused:

3 goals in 3 games

[BILLYHIBS]

1-1

barbarousus

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney FC v Adelaide Utd

Today 8.50 am

BT Sports

[The 90+2]

Mon Sydney!

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney FC 1 v 0 Adelaide United

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney FC 2 v 0 Adelaide Utd ( Full Time)

[Sproule Three]

Sydney FC 2 v 0 Adelaide Utd ( Full Time)

Bit of excitement with the collapsed fence when Sydney scored the second .
thankfully nobody seriously hurt.

sydney have been playing in supposed ‘boutique’ stadiums around the city as their home ground is being rebuilt over next years .
that stadium they played in tonight reminds me of the hellhole that was Broomfield .
Grass banks so really compromised with safety when there’s a reasonable crowd .

[BILLYHIBS]

Bot of excitement with the collapsed fence when Sydney scored the second .
thankfully nobody seriously hurt.

sydney have been playing in supposed ‘boutique’ stadiums around the city as their home ground is being rebuilt over next years .
that stadium they played in tonight reminds me of the hellhole that was Broomfield .
Grass banks so really compromised with safety when there’s a reasonable crowd .

When the match started I had to rub my eyes it looked like Saughton Enclosure

The barriers when the second goal went in looked like something from a Summer Fete

I hope the Steward is OK?

Many thanks for the Stadium update

Is it going to be a Super Stadium?

[Sproule Three]

When the match started I had to rub my eyes it looked like Saughton Enclosure

The barriers when the second goal went in looked like something from a Summer Fete

I hope the Steward is OK?

Many thanks for the Stadium update

Is it going to be a Super Stadium?


The new Sydney FC stadium has become a political hot potato .
Theres a suspicion it was given to governments developer mates .
Was ok imo . 44k capacity and only 35 years old.
Anyway there’s been a legal challenge and it’s still not knocked down - farcical really .
On a positive note the new Western Sydney Wanderers stadium opens next month .
30k capacity . Looks the business . Apparently super quick beer service too so looking forward to first Sydney derby .
Leeds United are the guest visitors for opening day in May

[Forza Fred]

Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets kicking off In 15 minutes.

Victory favourites but have juggled their side a bit as playing in the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

Roy O’Donovan up front for the Jets

[04Sauzee]

Just about to watch this.
BT sport's if anyone wants to watch a game of football

[04Sauzee]

32f in Melbourne right now

[Forza Fred]

32f in Melbourne right now

Think you mean 32c...otherwise they’d be freezing....

[BILLYHIBS]

Barbarouses oan fire 7 goals in last 7 games

[04Sauzee]

Think you mean 32c...otherwise they’d be freezing....

Correct I did mean 32c 😂😂

[Forza Fred]

Think you mean 32c...otherwise they’d be freezing....

And the game isn’t actually being played in Melbourne, but in Geelong, which is about 70k away.

[Forza Fred]

BTW..do you get Simon Hill and Andy Harper commentating over there?

[04Sauzee]

[QUOTE=Forza Fred;5726274]And the game isn’t actually being played in Melbourne, but in Geelong, which is about 70k away.[/QUO

wherever they are playing the commentary team have said it's 32c at kick off time 😂

Also they have huge fans ( not supporters) dotted all around the perimeter of the park

[Forza Fred]

Obscure fact for those that may not know..

Ernie Merrick, coach of Newcastle Jets (and former Victory coach) is Scottish..from Shettlestoun in Glasgow originally.

His old man was a lion tamer in a travelling circus.

[MSK]

Obscure fact for those that may not know..

Ernie Merrick, coach of Newcastle Jets (and former Victory coach) is Scottish..from Shettlestoun in Glasgow originally.

His old man was a lion tamer in a travelling circus.Says on wiki he is from Edinburgh, to be honest Ive never heard of the guy

Edit - born in Porty, then moved to Stewarton to attend school, oi what was wrong with Lismore in Bingham then Porty high !! 😆

[Forza Fred]

Says on wiki he is from Edinburgh, to be honest Ive never heard of the guy

Edit - born in Porty, then moved to Stewarton to attend school, oi what was wrong with Lismore in Bingham then Porty high !! 😆

My comments based on an interview with Ernie....knew about an Edinburgh connection but don’t know for how long.

[MSK]

My comments based on an interview with Ernie....knew about an Edinburgh connection but don’t know for how long.Yeah, I watched a game a while back when he was interviewed after it and picked up on the accent. Seems to have carved out a decent career in Australia.

[Sproule Three]

MacLaren scores again .
Good header against runaway leaders Perth Glory.
He’s carving up this league - just like he did before.

[BILLYHIBS]

MacLaren scores again .
Good header against runaway leaders Perth Glory.
He’s carving up this league - just like he did before.

Melbourne City 2 v 0 Perth Glory. HT

Jamie MacLaren two ( One pen )

[ChilliEater]

Penalty decision on a par with the Uli Laursen one against the old huns

[Sproule Three]

Penalty decision on a par with the Uli Laursen one against the old huns
Aye - was harsh .
My team out here is Sydney FC so pleased to see Perth lose though

[ChilliEater]

Aye - was harsh .
My team out here is Sydney FC so pleased to see Perth lose though

:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

Got to love Diego Castro :flag:

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 2 v 2 Perth Glory FT

[Sproule Three]

:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

Got to love Diego Castro :flag:


Talk about jumping the gun 🤭
Should know better with the standard of defending in this league

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers

Today 8.50 am BT Sports

Bottom of the table clash

[ian cruise]

MacLaren scores again .
Good header against runaway leaders Perth Glory.
He’s carving up this league - just like he did before.

There's another thread about marmite players, surely Jamie Mac has to be up there! I'd welcome him back. Hopefully Heckingbottom gets us firing on all cylinders and Flo gives his mate a call telling him they're getting the band back together.

[BILLYHIBS]

There's another thread about marmite players, surely Jamie Mac has to be up there! I'd welcome him back. Hopefully Heckingbottom gets us firing on all cylinders and Flo gives his mate a call telling him they're getting the band back together.

A real head shaker that one

We might never know what really happened

Melbourne City are owned by the same people as Man City and apparently there is a mega bucks contract on the table waiting to be signed

Methinks that ship has sailed

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 0 WSW

Brilliant goal!

Good open game

End to end stuff

[BILLYHIBS]

1-1

Goalie just did a Zibi

[BILLYHIBS]

I-2

Oriel Riera

What a goal!

[BILLYHIBS]

1-3

Oriel Riera

What a game!

[Forza Fred]

1-3

Oriel Riera

What a game!

he’s been crap all season up until now.

Mind you, Brisbane have been a basket case also.

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 4 WSW. FT

[Forza Fred]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 4 WSW. FT

Had 20 bucks on Wanderers:greengrin

Usually my Friday night A League bets go belly up....but not this time!

[BILLYHIBS]

Had 20 bucks on Wanderers:greengrin

Usually my Friday night A League bets go belly up....but not this time!

Fair dinkum!

:party:

[BILLYHIBS]

Central Coast Mariners 0 v 4 Wellington Phoenix HT

:wtf:

Need to start a B League

No relegation from the A League

Does anyone really care?

The CCM players obviously dont

[Forza Fred]

Central Coast Mariners 0 v 4 Wellington Phoenix HT

:wtf:

Need to start a B League

No relegation from the A League

Does anyone really care?

The CCM players obviously dont

The Asian Confederation have forced the introduction of promotion and relegation on the A League and I think it is coming in within a two year period.

If the Mariners were a dog they would be put down...but they WERE a well supported club with some good players.....I think Tom Rogic signed with them at some point.

On the bright side..on hearing that Matt Simon....who is a major part of their team....was suspended during the week..I popped into the Club and put a few+bucks on the Phoenix...so it’s been a profitable weekend so far.

[BILLYHIBS]

The Asian Confederation have forced the introduction of promotion and relegation on the A League and I think it is coming in within a two year period.

If the Mariners were a dog they would be put down...but they WERE a well supported club with some good players.....I think Tom Rogic signed with them at some point.

On the bright side..on hearing that Matt Simon....who is a major part of their team....was suspended during the week..I popped into the Club and put a few+bucks on the Phoenix...so it’s been a profitable weekend so far.

Do you have a problem Fred ? :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Do you have a problem Fred ? :greengrin

Only with predicting Hibs results.......

[Iain G]

The Asian Confederation have forced the introduction of promotion and relegation on the A League and I think it is coming in within a two year period.

If the Mariners were a dog they would be put down...but they WERE a well supported club with some good players.....I think Tom Rogic signed with them at some point.

On the bright side..on hearing that Matt Simon....who is a major part of their team....was suspended during the week..I popped into the Club and put a few+bucks on the Phoenix...so it’s been a profitable weekend so far.

Did you have 8-2 as the final score though 😁

[Forza Fred]

Did you have 8-2 as the final score though 😁

Nah....just Phoenix to win...anybody who correctly predicted the 8-2 score line would be lecturing on fitba tipping at Oxford!

Incidentally, the Mariners sacked their coach overnight after that defeat.

Unsurprising, but got to have a bit of sympathy for him....their players are basically sub standard, and no matter who was in charge they would be cellar dwellers.

[BILLYHIBS]

Adelaide Utd v Perth Glory

8.50am today

BT Sports

[BILLYHIBS]

Adelaide Utd 0 v 2 Perth Glory FT

[BILLYHIBS]

Newcastle Jets 0 v 1 Central Coast Mariners :confused:

Live on BT Sports

[BILLYHIBS]

Newcastle Jets 0 v 3 Central Coast Mariners


:wtf:

[BILLYHIBS]

Newcastle Jets 1 v 3 Central Coast Mariners 78 minutes

The comebacks on

[BILLYHIBS]

Newcastle Jets 2 v 3 Central Coast Mariners

A bonzer of a game!

[BILLYHIBS]

Late penalty awarded to Newcastle

Sensation!

Brilliant save by the goalkeeper

Player follows up

Newcastle Jets 3 v 3 Central Coast Mariners

VAR

Players inside box when penalty taken

Chaos reigns

Retake penalty

Goalkeeper saves retaken penalty

Newcastle Jets 2 v 3 Central Coast Mariners

Absolute mayhem!

FT

[.Louise.]

Late penalty awarded to Newcastle

Sensation!

Brilliant save by the goalkeeper

Player follows up

Newcastle Jets 3 v 3 Central Coast Mariners

VAR

Players inside box when penalty taken

Chaos reigns

Retake penalty

Goalkeeper saves retaken penalty

Newcastle Jets 2 v 3 Central Coast Mariners

Absolute mayhem!

FT

It was some second half.

[Forza Fred]

Ah well, this fitba tipping can be an expensive business as another 20 bucks goes south with the Mariners victory!

Pleased for them though, as they were a vibrant community club who suffered from a change of ownership.

The ‘new manager bounce’ obviously DID have an effect, and hopefully Alan Stajic gets the gig at the end of the season.

You lot probably haven’t seen much about it but Stajic was the coach of Australia’sfavourite team...the Matildas and was sacked without reason a month or so ago.

Football Australia will not say why he was sacked, other than there was a ‘toxic culture’ in the group...but when pressed for examples nobody can support this.

The players were also stunned by it....happened after they and others were asked to complete a ‘survey form’ which was then used as the ammunition for the ‘toxic culture’ statement, and subsequent sacking.

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC
8.50 am BT Sports

Anyone looking for an early morning footie fix from down under?

Been some ripping games lately

[JimBHibees]

Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC
8.50 am BT Sports

Anyone looking for an early morning footie fix from down under?

Been some ripping games lately

Think you have been listening to the Aussie commentators too much. :greengrin

[Sproule Three]

Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC
8.50 am BT Sports

Anyone looking for an early morning footie fix from down under?

Been some ripping games lately

Friday night game for me 😉
Brisbane shocked Sydney last time they played .
Best stadium in Aus imo but too big for A league crowds .

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 0 v 1 Sydney FC

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 1 Sydney FC

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 2 Sydney FC

[BILLYHIBS]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 3 Sydney FC

Fair dinkum!

[Forza Fred]

1-3 now as we enter time added on.

I’m no fan of Sydney Rangers, but that Horrendous Brisbane strip has me applauding Sydney’s third goal��

[Sproule Three]

Brisbane Roar 1 v 3 Sydney FC

Fair dinkum!
Brisbane get what they deserve for having the gall to wear an all maroon strip

[BILLYHIBS]

Western Sydney Wanderers 0 v 0 Manchester City sorry Melbourne City

On BT Sports now

[BILLYHIBS]

Western Sydney Wanderers 1 v 0 Melbourne City

Riera pen

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar

9.50am BT Sports

Jamie MAC starts

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 1 v 0 Brisbane Roar

Griffiths

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 4 v 1 Brisbane Roar FT

Naw he didnae score

He gash. :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

The difference between defences in Scotland and Australia was on full display when Roy O’Donovan scored against WSW for Newcastle Jets a few minutes ago.

The ball was played into him and his first touch 16 yards out saw the ball bounce about a foot to his left, yet he was able to slowly reposition his body and side foot the ball high into the net while two defenders stand watching from 4 or 5 yards away.

If that had been Scotland he would have been blocked or tackled and the chance lost.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sydney FC v Perth Glory

10.50am BT Sports Today

Top of the table clash should be goals

Bonzer!

[Wilson]

Sydney FC v Perth Glory

10.50am BT Sports Today

Top of the table clash should be goals

Bonzer!

Thought you'd jinxed it but we've got a goal at least.

1-0 Sydney.

[BILLYHIBS]

Thought you'd jinxed it but we've got a goal at least.

1-0 Sydney.

Ha Ha!

Thinking the same

Fancied Le Fondre first goal but my WiFi crashed

Sounds as though they are filming the game from the kiddies crèche

Doin ma melons in man!

:greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Robbie Fowler unveiled as Brisbane Roar’s coach next season.

The way they performed this year they would be better off signing him as a player...😉

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

10.50 am BT Sports

Jamie MAC injured ? :confused:

[BILLYHIBS]

Never heard of half of Melbourne team apparently big cup final next week :confused:

Just removed Melbourne from my acca just in case

[Sproule Three]

Never heard of half of Melbourne team apparently big cup final next week :confused:

Just removed Melbourne from my acca just in case


He signed one of the Aus Hibees #.9 shirts yesterday.
top guy

[DaveF]

Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

10.50 am BT Sports

Jamie MAC injured ? :confused:

I was enjoying the rugby league it switched to rather than this game but now it's back to the football.

[BILLYHIBS]

I was enjoying the rugby league it switched to rather than this game but now it's back to the football.

Agree I reckon the diggers back in the Studio would rather watch the Rugby

Melbourne City 1 v 0 CCM

Bonzer goal from Harrison :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 2 v 0 CCM

McGree

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne City 3 v 0 CCM

[Forza Fred]

3-0

Got a lobster (20 bucks) on them to win so happy watching a rather turgid match.

Odds are’t great however, and to be honest if I knew how many changes would be made to the City line up would have been tempted to go for the draw.

Shows how much I know I guess.

[BILLYHIBS]

3-0

Got a lobster (20 bucks) on them to win so happy watching a rather turgid match.

Odds are’t great however, and to be honest if I knew how many changes would be made to the City line up would have been tempted to go for the draw.

Shows how much I know I guess.

Shudda left them in my acca :grr:

4 v 0

Harrison

Looks a player!

[The 90+2]

£30 on City next goal @ 4/6 winnings going to HSL if it happens because of the generosity of Kaff in the tickets thread! Wish me luck!

[BILLYHIBS]

£30 on City next goal @ 4/6 winnings going to HSL if it happens because of the generosity of Kaff in the tickets thread! Wish me luck!

Penalty city

VAR!

[BILLYHIBS]

Penalty city

VAR!

Boo!

[The 90+2]

Boo!

They will score Bill. Dinnae worry👍

[BILLYHIBS]

They will score Bill. Dinnae worry👍

Get in !

5-0

[The 90+2]

Get in !

5-0

😁

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix

BT Sport 11.00 am

Play offs

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory 1 v 0 Wellington Phoenix

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory 2 v 0 Wellington Phoenix

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory 2 v 1 Wellington Phoenix

Game on!

If drawn after 90 minutes game will go to extra time and pens

Bonzer!

[BILLYHIBS]

Melbourne Victory 3 v 1 Wellington Phoenix

[BILLYHIBS]

Adelaide United 0 v 0 Melbourne City HT

Play Off Final

BT Sport ESPN

[Calvin]

Looks like I’m off to Perth v Adelaide on Friday then!

Was looking forward to penalties...

[BILLYHIBS]

Looks like I’m off to Perth v Adelaide on Friday then!

Was looking forward to penalties...

Yip!

Goal in the last minute of extra time

Adelaide Utd 1 v 0 Melbourne City

City eliminated even with all their fortunes

Looked like City were getting the upper hand

[BILLYHIBS]

Perth Glory v Adelaide United

11.30 am

A League Semi Final Play Off first leg

BT Sports

[Calvin]

Perth Glory v Adelaide United

11.30 am

A League Semi Final Play Off first leg

BT Sports

I’m at the game tonight.

After Adelaide’s 2 hour ordeal v Jamie Maclaren; and Perth winning the regular season - I’m hoping for a convincing win for the boys in the beautiful purple kit.

[BILLYHIBS]

I’m at the game tonight.

After Adelaide’s 2 hour ordeal v Jamie Maclaren; and Perth winning the regular season - I’m hoping for a convincing win for the boys in the beautiful purple kit.
Bonzer strip!

Should bring it back as our away strip purple with white sleeves

Good luck tonight

90+2 hoping for a home victory tonight

[BILLYHIBS]

Perth Glory 1 v 0 Adelaide United

Castro

[The 90+2]

Bonzer strip!

Should bring it back as our away strip purple with white sleeves

Good luck tonight

90+2 hoping for a home victory tonight

👍 good man me too. Good enough game so far.

[cleanyman]

This is pub football

[BILLYHIBS]

Perth Glory 2 v 1 Adelaide United

Game on!

[cleanyman]

***** football but good drama

[Calvin]

***** football but good drama

You’re telling me.

[BILLYHIBS]

Perth Glory 2 v 2 Adelaide United

Sensation!

Ripper

[BILLYHIBS]

This is pub football

Aye! But it’s our pub football

Perth Glory 2 v 2 Adelaide United

[The 90+2]

**** sake man.

[Sproule Three]

3 each after ET .
Great game .
hoping for an Adelaide win today and Sydney win tomorrow so I get to final next weekend

[Calvin]

3 each after ET .
Great game .
hoping for an Adelaide win today and Sydney win tomorrow so I get to final next weekend

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We’ll see!

[cleanyman]

One of the poorest shoot outs I've seen

Zero quality

Sack having this league in your homeland

[Sproule Three]

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We’ll see!


Tv and beers for me then

[Steve-O]

One of the poorest shoot outs I've seen

Zero quality

Sack having this league in your homeland

Jesus Christ, no easily pleased are you

[Forza Fred]

One of the poorest shoot outs I've seen

Zero quality

Sack having this league in your homeland

No like you to be negative......

[Forza Fred]

Sydney v Melbourne about to kick off soon with winners travelling to play Perth in the Grand Final next weekend.

I live in Sydney, but seriously hope Melbourne Victory hump the Sydney Rangers:wink:

[The 90+2]

Sydney v Melbourne about to kick off soon with winners travelling to play Perth in the Grand Final next weekend.

I live in Sydney, but seriously hope Melbourne Victory hump the Sydney Rangers:wink:

Why are they Sydney Rangers? I’ve money on Sydney but now not sure where my loyalties lie 😂

[Forza Fred]

They are widely believed to rort the mandatory salary cap, the guy who owned them (Frank Lowy) was at the same time once, the President of Socoz.

But at their conception they talked about how they would be the ‘bling’ team of the competition etc etc.

They represent more the moneyed eastern and northern suburbs, whereas Western Sydney Wanders are more the ‘working class’ team of Sydney

[Forza Fred]

1-0 to Sydney after the Melbourne goalie did a Henry Smith after 4 minutes.

[Forza Fred]

2-0 approaching half time.

Melbourne are going to have to do a Tottenham in this one

[Forza Fred]

Sorry they’ll have to do a Liverpool.

3-0 now after a headed o.g.

Just turning half time

[Forza Fred]

Why are they Sydney Rangers? I’ve money on Sydney but now not sure where my loyalties lie 😂

4-0 now with 25 minutes to go so I reckon your money is safe....

[Forza Fred]

5-0 now

[Forza Fred]

Pick up sticks.......

Melbourne get one back in the 89th minute though

6-1

[Sproule Three]

Pick up sticks.......

Melbourne get one back in the 89th minute though

6-1

Ended them as a club .. forever 😂