Am still frustrated by lingering thoughts regarding the use of Irankunda at this world cup. Was Toure injured? Was having Irankunda's speed upfront a defensive measure against a high press? Irankunda did surprisingly well with back to goal but Tete is miles ahead in that department. Is Tete out...

Yeah not immediately, if he kicks on, this is a ballsy stepping stone move.

Article on Nathanael Blair's move, I get Danny Allsopp vibes with him. Outside chance at the National team if he can tidy up finishing. https://aapnews.aap.com.au/news/why-this-australian-striker-left-a-league-for-ukraine/nnonzHYo

What position?

The Scottish and some English don't rate Yengi and are ignorant towards the J-league.

Am I reading too much into Christian's comments on Popa here? Around the 5 minute mark. Keep it Simple.... Risk adverse ball retention is Popa's priority in our half, ala slow ball movement pretty much counter productive to catching opposition on a counter attack. Freedom around the box (Free...

I got a glimpe of what could have been in R16, Popa would've parked the bus from kickoff if we'd made it through. Defensive football is fine but parking the bus without an outlet is suicide.

Go Kuroda is still my first choice, language barrier or not. He has some Asian experience with Machida Zelvia punching above their weight, obviously knows our main competitors and tactically suits our strengths and standing in world football. Machida's 5221 formation and system is...

Ask him the marmite vs vegemite question, if he gets it right he's hired.

I have different PTSD..... Irankunda competing for header after header in the box.

Tete move now permanent.

So much depth in quality out wide, relative to other areas..... Please change to a back four Popa.

In this system Trewin either inverts into midfield or stays back maintain a back 3 while in posession. Robertson/Metcalfe/Bos make overlapping runs, Irvine with tactical flexibility to bomb forward with Trewin screening. Depth, Farrell actually adds to tactical flexibility if playing and fit.

He drifts into the box like an 8, times runs well and good in the air..... from memory

I always thought he was inconsistent? regardless playing him at number 6 proved to be genius.

Milligan got the best out of Max Burgess when no other coach could, he is well worth the punt if he can do the same with some of the other Newy signings. It could go horribly wrong though, not the same time to work with a national team vs club football which in my opinion is the biggest risk...

Milligan was player/coach at Southend utd as kind of a transition to coaching, He is inexperienced for the National role but on the flip side should he kick on we won't be able to pay his worth I wish Tommy Oar would kick on with his badges and have a go he talks allot of sense.

I reckon give Milligan the gig though if he can get a tune out of some of Newy's latest signings, like Patrick Wood.