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Socceroos vs Egypt - 2026 World Cup R32 - Sat 4th of July 4am AEST

Quicky said:
I don't think Irankunda has been bad in the role and I'm not criticising him. It's more a view I think he is more dangerous wide, which helps the team, so I think how do we make that happen.
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yep I agree, he's no 9, not his forte, wide flanker is his weapon and fit hands down.
Pray he starts up Toure or Yengi for me.
 
Quicky said:
Popovic's coaching performance has been excellent but flawed. He has gotten the absolute best out of our defensive players and their qualities. This is commendable.

Paradoxically we are sitting on the best group of attacking players we have had in 20 years. In contrast these players are being set up in a manner that it is incredibly difficult for them to perform.

The isolation, distance between midfield and attack, lack of progressive movement from central midfield, wide combinations, poor set pieces, setting up favourible conditions for forwards to impact all needs improvement.

There is a foundation there and Popovic needs to evolve our offence and fix these issues. Maintain our identity but find the balance which is lacking.

I'll give Popovic his due but he won't win me over until he successfully addresses these issues and evolves the team.
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Well said. You would hope Popa has it in him to find that balance.
 
booney52 said:
I never doubted O'Neill's value in this team.Has had lots of detractors because he is not flashy but does the hard work his position requires-screening the CBs,covering for the wing backs,intercepting passes and blocking the passing lanes.He and Metcalfe play Popa's game strategy almost to perfection therefore basically his first picks pre-WC and during the tournament.
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They do say theres 3 catergories of attributes to each player which is technical, physical and tactical. Both these guys excel tactically and physically.
 
The 8 days we got off will either be a curse or a blessing.

Wonder what they worked on? Hope the boys got at least a day to enjoy getting through. Might have been worth even playing a half game against that oakland roots team during this week.
 
What I like it we have a lot in the tank. If we're leading or want to hold scores level we have Devlin, Trewin and others who have energy to burn. They themselves might not even come but it's nice we're not exhausted.
 
Anyone staying up for the match? I’ll be going to bed since we r gonna lose anyway so I will be sleeping when the salt flows.
And even if we do win by way of the gods and miracles we will have to play Argentina again and get robbed by the ref and var and FIFA so they can have there Messi moment.
 
NoMates said:
Anyone staying up for the match? I’ll be going to bed since we r gonna lose anyway so I will be sleeping when the salt flows.
And even if we do win by way of the gods and miracles we will have to play Argentina again and get robbed by the ref and var and FIFA so they can have there Messi moment.
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Don't kid yourself - we will be helped from now on. The USA have to get rid of the big guns. Beware France, Spain, Argentina, England.
 
NoMates said:
Anyone staying up for the match? I’ll be going to bed since we r gonna lose anyway so I will be sleeping when the salt flows.
And even if we do win by way of the gods and miracles we will have to play Argentina again and get robbed by the ref and var and FIFA so they can have there Messi moment.
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Sounds like you're not really a supporter
 
Player for player (outside of Salah) Australia has a better team. Though god it is going to be a super competitive game. Can't wait to see how the team performs. Gonna be fun, nerve wracking and a great watch.
 
HonestSpursFan said:
What exactly is the context here? Why did the cops get involved?
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Fox News:

Disgraceful scenes as Egypt officials fight Dallas Police at Airport

The Guardian:

Dallas police under criticism for treatment of Egyptian players and staff in ugly airport incident. What does this say about Trump's America?
 
Decentric said:
I'll have to credit Grazor some time ago with suggesting Metcalfe has the skill set for WB. Excellent suggestion!

Someone else mooted Villupillay. Also, has the skills and engine. Another sage suggestion.

I'm perplexed Popa hasn't used either at WB?

I'm a Popa supporter too. I think he has done a good job, with the cattle we have, and their relative experience.
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My sons friend sued to play RB/LB on another team, you used to see him just walking up and down protecting the goal, did nothing all game really when we played them. He's a national runner for hurdles and sprint over 400m came 4th in nationals a year or so ago. Still competes but no one probably knew this really anyway.

But he came to my sons team, coach put him up front. Scored just over 70 goals in his second season with us in U15, that is the actual stat. Won the Best player U15 barely broke a sweat.

You think there is a bit of an issue identifying what talent is better suited in what position ? Probably I think there is at youth level.
 
I hope we come out attacking, sometimes your best attack is defense.
By that I mean, play defense but wake the fuck up dont go to sleep.
Be up for it ! GO SOCCEROOOO DAWGSSSS
 
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