A-League Season 2008/2009

[Baron Greenback]

I can't wait that long!!!!!

[RoosterMarty]

F*ck I wish they'd show the A League on free to air.
Frustrates the hell outta me that it is only shown on Foxtel.
Surely they'd be able to get the required viewers for it.

As long as it was only on SBS. Channel 7 or 9 would murder the game.

I prefer sport on Fox anyway, it's much, much better.

[Thiele]

Eugene Galekovic is out for United tonight and maybe in doubt for Wednesday night.

[Pidge]

So we are left to the young Birghitti. Who will be on the bench for us as a backup keeper?

[Thiele]

Thank you FFA Mariners vs United has been changed instead of November 8 it is now November 15 http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 08,00.html

[Footy Smart]

So who is heading to hindmarsh tonight???? should be a cracker game and hopefully a big crowd

[RoosterMarty]

So who is heading to hindmarsh tonight???? should be a cracker game and hopefully a big crowd

I will be there.

Friday night. Adelaide vs Melbourne. A few bevvys. You can't beat that.

[Footy Smart]

So who is heading to hindmarsh tonight???? should be a cracker game and hopefully a big crowd

I will be there.

Friday night. Adelaide vs Melbourne. A few bevvys. You can't beat that.

Exactly RM

we have a large group coming with us and looking for revenge against the victory scum

[Keefy]

Yep, i'll be there in my normal spot in the upper area of the south-western corner.

Let's hope for a big crowd with plenty of noise and send those Victory scum back where they came from with their tails between their legs.

[Footy Smart]

Yep, i'll be there in my normal spot in the upper area of the south-western corner.

Let's hope for a big crowd with plenty of noise and send those Victory scum back where they came from with their tails between their legs.

hopefully the weather stays away... clouds look to be forming....

[Keefy]

Well hopefully the weather report is right. Showers clearing by the afternoon.

Might be a bit chilly down there tonight by kick-off.

[Dogwatcher]

I can't believe I'll be out instead of at home watching this game tonight!

[dinglinga]

ill be there tonite and my daughter will be there also for her first live game

[Dirko]

Yep, i'll be there in my normal spot in the upper area of the south-western corner.

Let's hope for a big crowd with plenty of noise and send those Victory scum back where they came from with their tails between their legs.

We should get up. I sit in ththe view is fantastic (as is all at Hinde upper stand directly below the scoreboard. Good spot. laugh at the Red Army blokes and the view is fantastic as are all seats at Hindy).

Taking my daughter tonight...she loves it !!

[Dirko]

Getting down to the business end now. United have 6 games left whilst Queensland & Melbourne have 5. The rest have 4.

BOTTOM 4
Newcastle are sitting 10 points behind 4th and would need an absolute miracle to get into the finals with only a possible 12 points available.
Perth are 6 points adrift with 4 games to go. Another season of non finals action looms.
Sydney are 5 points adrift with 4 to go. If the lose to United at Adelaide Oval it'll almost be curtains ! Here's hoping !!
Wellington are only 3 points behind, but horrendous goal difference means that they need to win at least 2 of the next 4 and hope like hell other teams above them fail.

TOP 4
Adelaide are a point clear with 6 games to play. Huge chance to finish as Premiers. Probably need 4 wins, a draw and a loss to finish on top with 40 points. The squad should be fit and be raring to go. Have good depth.
Melbourne are a point adrift of Adelaide and have 5 games in hand. 4 of those games are at home so a huge advantage leading into the finals. Will win 3 of those and possibly get a draw away against Perth. Will finish second on goal difference ahead of Queensland.
Queensland have 5 games to go and are sitting a point adrift of Adelaide also. Have probably the hardest draw going into the finals playing Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney & CCM. Will win 3 and draw 1 like Melbourne but finish with a inferior goal difference handing second to the Victory.
Central Coast round out the 4 sitting 2 points behind. Have 4 games to play and they are 3 big ones againt Melbourne, Queensland & Adelaide.
Snare those wins and they could finish top ! Will be a riviting run into the finals.

The remaining games are;

ROUND 18
Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory
Melbourne Victory v Queensland Roar
Adelaide United v Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets
Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United * MAKE UP GAME *

ROUND 19
Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets
Central Coast Mariners v Queensland Roar
Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix
Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory
Adelaide v Queensland Roar * MAKE UP GAME *

ROUND 20
Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
Queensland Roar v Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United
Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory

ROUND 21
Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix
Queensland Roar v Perth Glory
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets
Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United

[Thiele]

Newcastle and Central Coast may lose points and be fined after the Mellee after final whistle on friday night http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 40,00.html

[Pidge]

Hopefully that paves the way for Perth Glory to make the finals!!!

[Dirko]

Getting down to the business end now. United have 5 games left whilst Queensland & Melbourne have 4. The rest have 3.

THE LADDER

1 Adelaide United FC on 30 points
2 Melbourne Victory FC on 29
3 Central Coast Mariners FC on 28
4 Queensland Roar FC on 26
5 Wellington Phoenix FC on 25
6 Sydney FC on 20
7 Perth Glory FC on 19
8 Newcastle Jets FC on 15

BOTTOM 4
Newcastle are sitting 11 points behind 4th and only 12 points available. NO CHANCE.
Perth are 7 points adrift with 3 games to go. NEXT TO NO CHANCE.
Sydney are 6 points adrift with 3 to go. CURTAINS DROPPED SATURDAY NIGHT, REMOTE CHANCE.
Wellington are only 1 points behind. IN WITH A CHANCE.

TOP 4
Adelaide are a point clear with 5 games to play. Huge chance to finish as Premiers. TOP SPOT LOOKING GOOD.
Melbourne are a point adrift of Adelaide and have 4 games in hand. Should snare second.
Queensland have 4 games to go and are sitting a 3 points adrift of Adelaide also. Likely to finish 3/4th.
Central Coast round out the 4 sitting 2 points behind. Have 3 games to play and they are 3 big ones against Melbourne, Queensland & Adelaide.
Snare those wins and they could finish top ! Will be a riveting run into the finals.

The remaining games are;

ROUND 18
Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United * MAKE UP GAME *

ROUND 19
Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets
Central Coast Mariners v Queensland Roar
Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix
Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory
Adelaide v Queensland Roar * MAKE UP GAME *

ROUND 20
Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
Queensland Roar v Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United
Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory

ROUND 21
Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix
Queensland Roar v Perth Glory
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets
Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United

[RoosterMarty]

I can't believe I voted Sydney in this poll. Last season it was Adelaide. Talk about Kiss of Death.

[johntheclaret]

Saw this in the press today. Wasn't sure wherfe to post it, but I thought here was as good as any place.

CULINA HEADING HOME

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Jason Culina is to return home to Australia and join Gold Coast United.