Big game for Retre this one, I think, particularly if he wants to be the potential O’Neill replacement. He’s going to have to provide that leadership and solidity in the middle of the park. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if we try to play a bit wider than usual.
Newcastle with a change or two as Arroyo comes back:
Well deserved applause for the Firies.
How’s Caceras as a DM? Doesn’t he usually come in in a more of an attacking position?
Barbarouses seems to be dropping deeper than usual in defence to break up play.
We speculated him as a Brillante replacement when we first signed him.
He does have a bit of potential as a majestic number 8.
Great turnout lads. Sounding great on the TV too.
Nice
Beautiful play!
King winning that with the tackle is great for his confidence. Also Ninko stayed on his feet nicely there.
That was a nice goal. Great run by Ninko, beautiful one touch by Kosta and a clinical finish by ALF.
This team is just so good. Best ever in the A-League.
Our midfielders are getting so much time and space - give that it’s our 3rd and 4th choices there, surely you’d press them.
Concerted focus on taking ABJ out of the game. There’s been a few cynical tackles on him already. Seems to be frustrating him a bit.
A weird and welcome feeling I had forgotten about, a goal that didn’t need to be scrutinised endlessly by VAR.
Great tackle by King to start that counter. LOL@Fitzgerald flopping on the turf attempting to stop Ninko.
Great strike for their equaliser
What’s Ugarkovic’s contract situation?
That was a nice effort from Ugarkovic
Terrible defending. Retre gets a special mention for that.
Great hit though.
My kingdom for a clean sheet.