The idea of a bunch of glory hounds who’ve never been to an a-league game before finally rocking up because the visiting side have a 36 year old once famous cripple playing, then cracking the shits cos he went off injured after 10 minutes, is quite frankly delightful to me.
It was a choice to play Mata next to Priestman in the engine room of a 4-2-2-2, asking him to do a lotta work and broke him early.
Amusing he’ll be out for the derby, but tbh I’ve always rated Al-Taay and wouldn’t be surprised if they’re better in the middle of the park with him doing the proper #6 dirty work.
Also, Neville’s decision to make his retirement an event, instead of playimg out the season like a normal fucken person is really lame.
If Ruben doesnt end up subbing him on it would actually be hilarious.