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Re: World Cup
Reply #30 - Nov 16^th, 2017 at 3:48pm

I never find Germany 'boring' to watch - they are a very well drilled 'team'. It's like watching a well oiled machine at work.
Only once they seemed 'boring' - when they lost to Brazil at the Rio Olympics. It was they were purposely hanging back, reluctant to score against Brazil. Brazil wasn't doing anything fantastic - but it really was as if Germany let them win.
I guess after the huge Brazillian egos were crushed in their 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup. They sacrificed a win to give Brazil some sense of esteem in an Olympics where they copped a lot of flack.

I honestly think Germany 'threw' that match away for Brazil. I mean, imagine if they flogged them again 7-something.

Australia and South America are very much alike when it comes to sport: physically violent, sledging, scandals, huge egos and basically poor sportsmanship.
Africa & Oceania at least give the Southern Hemisphere some credit.

Australia's need for 'structure' is simple - make it a team, not a bunch of individuals, personalities and 'stars'. Every player should be equal to one another. Wayne Bennet of the NRL is a super-coach for this very reason. He pulls into line every player to be of equal standing. When he took over the Dragons - poor Ego Gasnier left, because he was 'better' than the rest apparently.

Navy Divers never picked the worst or the 'best' Diver. They pick the 'Grey Zone' in the middle. The 'Best' Diver never gels with the others and even thinks they are above orders.
So to with Cahill, great player - but the divide between him and the others is great, too great for Australia to succeed long term.

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Reply #31 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:22pm

Ange Postecoglou quits as Socceroos coach ahead of World Cup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-22/ange-postecoglou-quites-as-socceroos-coach...

I think Australia would have been better served if he had stayed, but it's his call. After all the crap he's put up with no one can blame him.

I just hope they find a decent coach to replace him.

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Reply #32 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:26pm

John Smith wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:22pm:

Ange Postecoglou quits as Socceroos coach ahead of World Cup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-22/ange-postecoglou-quites-as-socceroos-coach...

I think Australia would have been better served if he had stayed, but it's his call. After all the crap he's put up with no one can blame him.

I just hope they find a decent coach to replace him.

Sounds as though it was more the FFA rather than media types.

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Reply #33 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:32pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:26pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:22pm:

Ange Postecoglou quits as Socceroos coach ahead of World Cup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-22/ange-postecoglou-quites-as-socceroos-coach...

I think Australia would have been better served if he had stayed, but it's his call. After all the crap he's put up with no one can blame him.

I just hope they find a decent coach to replace him.

Sounds as though it was more the FFA rather than media types.

I'd say it was both. He certainly copped a hammering within some media circles whenever Australia lost

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Re: World Cup
Reply #34 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:53pm

John Smith wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:32pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:26pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 12:22pm:

Ange Postecoglou quits as Socceroos coach ahead of World Cup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-22/ange-postecoglou-quites-as-socceroos-coach...

I think Australia would have been better served if he had stayed, but it's his call. After all the crap he's put up with no one can blame him.

I just hope they find a decent coach to replace him.

Sounds as though it was more the FFA rather than media types.

I'd say it was both. He certainly copped a hammering within some media circles whenever Australia lost

I think probably it didnt help, but it wasnt the majro sticking point.

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In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

No evidence whatsoever it can be attributed to George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair (in fact the same guy)

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 46467 Gender:	Re: World Cup Reply #35 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 1:27pm Shame he's gone. He seemed to do ok. Can we get a better Coach? Not for the World Cup. It's like finding a new job around Xmas time.
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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: World Cup Reply #36 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 2:05pm Jasin wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 1:27pm: Shame he's gone. He seemed to do ok. Can we get a better Coach? Not for the World Cup. It's like finding a new job around Xmas time. There will be some Dutchman looking for a job.
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bogarde73 Gold Member Offline Anti-Global & Contra Mundum Posts: 18443 Gender:	Re: World Cup Reply #37 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 3:09pm I hope they bring their own Zimmer frames.
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philperth2010 Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 19617 Perth Gender:	Re: World Cup Reply #38 - Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 6:11pm There are a lot of good coaches around but the team will need time to play the way the coach wants them to play and the coach will need time to learn about the players....The best choice would be someone who already has a connection to the team IMO???
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bogarde73 Gold Member Offline Anti-Global & Contra Mundum Posts: 18443 Gender:	Re: World Cup Reply #39 - Nov 23^rd, 2017 at 5:54am That's right. There are good Aussie coaches. Bringing in big name coaches usually only works for big clubs with star players and not always even then.
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Re: World Cup
Reply #40 - Nov 26^th, 2017 at 1:11am

bogarde73 wrote on Nov 16^th, 2017 at 12:30pm:

Not, you mean.

One of the benefits of multiculturalism.
Would you believe I saw Stanley Mathews & Blackpool v Australia in the mid fifties I think.
It was an exhibition match really but it showed how pathetic we were at this game.
We have come a long way thanks to the influence of Italian/Hungarian/Yugoslav people mainly.

The 1953 Matthews FA Cup Final: Blackpool vs Bolton Wanderers

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