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Thanks mate wondered why I was sitting watching Patrick Viera 🫣Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew70
Just noticed Charlie Austin is playing for Brisbane, recently playing in championship with QPR, 33 but probably still got it at that level, good scoring record in England
Thanks was wondering where I had seen him before :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Decent game so far
Good to see the sun
Wee Russell on the bench beside Dwight Yorke for Macarthur
:not worth
Any chance of the CCM game kicking off, or should I just hit the sack 😑
CCM game postponed
For those watching the Sydney v Melbourne Victory game.
Keep an eye out for Jake Brimmer, Melbourne’s no 22
Apparently Victory had accepted Hibs offer for him at the start of the season, butbBrimmer pulled out as his father was/is very sick and he chose to remain in Oz.
Is he a good player? What type midfield box to box attacking? Is he quite small.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
He’s more an attacking midfielder.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
He was good last season….not sure but he may even have got A League player of the year.
He spent a couple of seasons at Liverpool
Dunno what height he is tbh.
Brisbane Roar 0 v 2 Melbourne City
Nabbout 22
MacLaren 38 pen
Jamie MAC scores on his 100th game
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Re: Jake Brimmer - saw him play plenty for my local team, Perth Glory before he went to Melbourne. Danny Handling mark 2 for me, but apparently very good last season for victory.
Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory
Kick Off 7.00 am
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Melbourne Victory v WSW
Kick Off 9.45 am
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Jason Cummings last gasp attempt to shine and get in Arnie’s World Cup squad coming up 7-30 pm Sydney time…think you get it in Scotland
Difficult match for his side as Western Sydney Wanderers are near the top of the ladder, but fingers crossed he can do the business.
Nice one Fred, just watching the MCY v Perth game with Maclaren doing his usual, he only scores goals 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Melbourne City 2 v 0 Perth GloryQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
MacLaren 2 (1 pen)
WSW v CCM
Kick Off 8.45 am
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He only scores goals, I would have him back in a shotQuote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Was 5/1 on Sky Bet this morning to score a brace :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Loved him at Hibs a penalty box striker and took his chances worth his weight in gold
His second season was a mystery though ?
Week after week we create numerous chances in the box but more often than not we are powderpuff and a lot of those chances are fluffed. I think Maclaren would have been on the end of a few, he is just a pest in the box but finds the net, he just has a knack of being in the right place at the right time, something we are lacking. Thats just one of our problems thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Melbourne City 4 v 0 Perth Glory FT
Maclaren 2
Tilio
Leckie
Aye Jamie would score wherever he played.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
However in Oz things are a little easier for him as he plays with one of the cashed up City Group’s clubs, and consequently they have much more possession usually.
Also, while not denigrating Oz football, defences here tend to give attackers lots more room than say Scottish defences.
But down here if you backed him to be top scorer every year, I reckon your money would be safe.
Watch out for a young kid called Garang Kuol in the Mariners side.
He’s only played a handful of games, but is seen as a star of the future and may even go to Qatar due to his X Factor ability.
Usually comes on as an impact player in the second half.
Newcastle United secured his signature a couple of months ago and loaned him back to the Mariners for the rest of the season.
If You watch the Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur game on Sunday arvo my time
Look out for one, and possibly two Hibbies behind the goals.
This one will be wearing the 2016 cup winning strip ..in tribute to Jason Cummings who will play his last game before heading off to Qatar.
Jason recently acknowledged that prior to coming to the Mariners the last time he got a regular run of games was at Hibs.
Newcastle Jets 1 v 2 Melbourne City
Jamie Mac with his 8th goal in 6 games
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CCM 2 v 3 Macarthur FC
Jase misses a pen after his side are reduced to 10 men
The ref blew for the penalty way to soon, JC had the ball in the net with the next hit of the ball, a couple of seconds to see how it panned out should have been allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Surprisingly, the 19 year old winger for McArthur, Jed Drew, who scored the last minute winner serves behind the bar in my local. I knew he played football but I did not know he had progressed through to A-League level. He had a pretty good debut so I will be watching out for him from now.
Sydney FC have just beaten Celtic 2-1 in Sydney.
I’m no Sydney fan, but they matched Celtic in every department…..it was no fluke.
Be interesting to see what the excuses will be
A league must be decent standard esp with Aus being in WC
It’s as always a subjective personal opinion as to its…or indeed the SPFL’s ‘standard’.Quote:
Originally Posted by eastmainsmsh
Fans in both Australia and Scotland seem to be both over critical of the other’s league.
My personal view is that technically the A League is generally above that of the SPFL, but Scotland play the game at twice the pace, mark much closer and in most games would run over the top of their A League opponents based on sheer power.
Celtic for some reason played at a very slow pace, and right into a Sydney’s hands,
Celtic were below par, and Sydney were very, very good, and frequently exposed Celtic’s defence.
I don’t think Celtic will make the same mistake again.
Celtic lose in penalty shoot-out against Everton in the Sydney Super Cup game.
They had 7 shots on goal to 0 for Everton but could not get the ball in the net.
Celtic were good between the boxes but could not break down Everton’s defence.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc
Not surprising, as Other than the top 3 teams in the EPL, no team has conceded fewer goals so far this season.
One other thing that was exposed was Celtic’s defence…a lesson perhaps for Scottish clubs…when Everon did attack, the Celtic defence looked vulnerable.
19 out of the 26 man Oz World Cup squad have played, or do play in the A League.
Can’t be as bad as some make out.
Not to mention that this is a second time they have qualified for the later stages which is a damn sight more than we have ever done, we can't even get to the bloody initial group stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Good point think it is a decent standard in the TV games I have watched. Generally athletic players reasonable technically. Very comparable to Scottish league quality wise imoQuote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Not an A League player but I have been impressed with Harry Souttar
I wonder if we could swap him for Porto ?
Think he would take a slight reduction in wages ?
🤔
Souttar was lined up to go to Everton but did his ACL playing for the Socceroos.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
He’ll be off to the EPL at the end of the season I reckon.
That’s why Stoke City are in the frame for Porto……as a replacement for Souttar.
Yip seemed to be the perfect fitQuote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Maybe give us Harry Clarke back then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
I'd take that deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Sydney FC 0 v 0 Melbourne City
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Sydney FC 1 v 1 Melbourne City
Jamie Maclaren pen 21
J Lolley 23
Jason Cummings just equalised for CCM against Newcastle in the F3 derby.
1-1 wirh 35 mins to go.
Kuol on for Cummings 30 mins to go.
Think JC not over his return from Qatar yet.
Central Coast 2-0 up against Newcastle in the F3 derby at Gosford with 10 minutes to go.
Jason Cummings scored the second with an almost Messi like angular chip over the goalie.
Jc subbed now
Mariners up to 3rd in league. They’re going to have a great season. Jason played well again and the boy Farrell at the back will be getting attention from clubs in the UK and Europe I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Man of the Match Jason Cummings scored 2 and had another fall victim of VAR in Central Coast Mariners 2-1 victory over Melbourne Victory.
Nice New Year’s Eve interview after the game with Jason and his partner Hannah.
Both clearly loving life up the road….
Wellington Phoenix 1 v 3 Melbourne City
Jamie Mac double one pen
Just been announced that Dwight Yorke and his assistant Russell Latapy are leaving their coaching positions with Macarthur.
He is a former Sydney FC player, and it is rumoured that after their defeat today, the Sydney coach will be sacked and Yorke and Latapy will take over there
Ramat Akbari of Brisbane Roar and an Afghanistan international is rumoured to be joining Motherwell.
Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory playing now. A chance to see Jake Brimmer, Melbourne Victory's #22, who we nearly signed in the summer.
Unlikely to be a fast paced game - it was 39C this afternoon in Perth. Out for my morning run at the back of 8 this morning and it was already 32C, my laptop reckons it's 31C now. Not ideal for running around.
Edit: end to end, wide open game, Glory deserved winners 3-1, 2 red cards, number of good saves by the Melburne Victory keeper before he stuffed up trying to play out and was tackled, leading to Glory sealing the win, 2 goals in 8 minutes from Adam Taggart, after coming on as a sub in his first game back at his home town club.
Given the "accuracy" of my initial prediction, I'm now going to predict that we turn in an utterly gutless performance and get pumped out the cup by Hearts tomorrow :wink:
Melbourne Victory just went 2-1 up against Wellington thanks to a Beckamesque free kick taken by former Hibs target Jake Brimmer.
Melbourne city against Melbourne victory , Top against bottom tomorrow morning ...Victory even money :hmmm:
Cumdogs team on at 11am
Great corner from Hibernian linked Jake Brimmer for a header to put victory ahead.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
:agree: Good headerQuote:
Originally Posted by andrew70
Mclaren upfront for City
Central Coast Mariners came from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 with Perth Glory courtesy of 2 second half Jason Cummings penalties.
Adelaide United 0 v 1 Melbourne City
Nabbout 9
Currently live on BT Sports 39 minutes gone
Adelaide United 4 v 2 Melbourne City FT
Western United 0 v 1 Melbourne City
JaaimmmeeeMaaacccclllaaarrreeennnnnnnn !!!!
Mis headed it on to his knee and in……but they all count!Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
How did he manage that? I can't imagine it. :hilariousQuote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
But why does he get called Mis? :wink:
If you are watching the Melbin City v Western United game keep an eye out for Melbin’s left back Jordan Bos.
Seen as Oz’s next youngster destined for stardom.
1-1
Is he the one that scored the equaliser against CCM last week? If so he looked class.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Western United 1 v 2 Melbourne City
JaiiimmmmeeeeedMaaacclllaaarrreeeeeeennnnnn!!!!
1-3
Jaaaammmmiiieeeeeemaaaccccllllaaarrrreeennnnnmn
Yep, that was himQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Sydney FC v Melbourne City
Play Off Semi Final
Kick off 10.45 am
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Adelaide v Central Coast Mariners tomorrow in the others semi first leg. Jason Cummings hopefully on targetQuote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Jamie Mac
No shots nil nada zilch 😳
I was thinking about heading along are there are still a few tickets left for the CCM end.....Should be a good match.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gorebridge Hibb
I'm not sure if you'll need a vpn from OS, but the match is being broadcast free-to-air on Channel 10 (Oz):
https://10play.com.au/live/ten
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Cummings scores 2-1 CCM.. Still first half.
Finished 2-1 to Mariners. Great gameQuote:
Originally Posted by Curried
Does anyone know what channel the CCM Adelaide game is on?
BT SportQuote:
Originally Posted by Keyser Sauzee
All Cummings had to do was put his head in there, but pulled out. Getting a bit soft i think.
One of the better A League games I’ve seen. The Mariners just need to pick their final ball more carefully, the usual slight lack of quality in the final third that you see in this league
CCM 1 v 0 Adelaide
Silvera
Jase assist
Nice assist from the Cumdog and it’s 1-0
Cummings does well but the defending in the A League has always been rank rotten
2-0 ( 4–1)
Good game.
Cummings done fine for CCM, and was good to see him laying the ball off for the first goal. Should be fun watching him lead the line against Jamie Mac in two weeks time.
For United, I thought Goodwin was a different level, but I really liked that 17 year-old (Irankunda). What a wicked right-foot :-)
The forwards are certainly closer marked in Scotland than they are in the A League, but there are still some good defenders in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyser Sauzee
As Lewis Miller has shown though, they have to adjust to the pace of the game when they arrive in Scotland.
Jordan Bos of Melbourne city...a left back is joining Westerlo in Belguim for $2million, and on show for the Mariners last night, left back Jacob Farrell is the reason boy wonder Irakunda has not done much in the last few games when the teams have met.
He was on the bench for the semis against Adelaide with one job in mind...stop Irakunda.
When Irakunda goes on, Farrell goes on....they tried to keep Irakunda away from Farrell as much as they could last night.
Think Farrell will be off overseas soon too.
10-45am today (Edinburgh time)
Australian Grand Final
Central Coast Mariners (Lewis Miller’s old club) v Melbourne City
Jason v Jamie
JC sores for CCM, 1-0.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
Interested to see this. You can see aspects of Miller's level of play all over the pitch. It's a bit rough around the edges in terms of quality and the defending is definitely less strategic and intense as it is here. The goal for Cummins was exciting for him/his team but...
They're saying he's now going to play in India? 😳
JC assist, CCM 2 - 0.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc
JMac assist, 2 - 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc
And Scottish fitba isn’t ‘a bit rough around the edges’😂Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
Cummings as he will probably reveal after the match has reportedly signed a contract with a Calcutta side that the Daily Record said was worth £25,000 a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
How do the end of season play offs work?
What I’d do for Cummings back here.
Top six are involved in a formatted play off situation until 2 are left……take too long to explain, but is standard among all main football codes here.Quote:
Originally Posted by .Sean.
The last two play off in what you are watching for the position of ‘Champions’
Melbourne City, by virtue of being at the top of the league are ‘minor Premiers’ but if they win tonight they will be ‘champions’
So who is actually the league winner? :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Forza Fred
JC penalty, CCM 3 x 1 up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc
3-1 Cummings penalty.
Sue Perb.
Has to be MOTM.
Don't Panenka, don't Panenka!
JC hat trick, another penalty, CCM 4 - 1 up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc
Well done JC. We’ve missed a goal scorer like him since he left. Glad he’s found an environment that suits him
We haven't missed a scorer like him all the time since he left. We'd have Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle, Kamberi, Maclaren etc in that time, and finished 4th and 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity Hibee
He would've played a part though, and we've had far worse 2nd and 3rd choice forwards in that time. Would love him back here now, scores goals.
We’ve missed a fox in the box player. We are certainly missing someone like him nowQuote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
Cumming's is going to 'do the 5-1' again isn't he? 😂
CCM now 5 - 1 up, all over with 5 min to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddoc