NWMag Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, Joelinton7 said: Could it just be that he’s not been performing? Yes it could Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills and Boon Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 07/10/2023 at 07:17, Coastie said: NT manager makes a big deal about picking people in form rather than relying on past performance. Garang hasn't played enough in recent times but will definitely be in Arnold's plans. If he keeps up his current form is just about nailed on to go the Asian Cup in January. I remember when Southgate said that was how he picked a squad, the lying, waistcoat wearing twat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills and Boon Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 03/10/2023 at 12:47, christ said: You know absolutely fuck all about how to develop young footballers though. Blimey. Surely you don't think toiling away in a shite relegation fodder team is better for an attacker than being in a team capable of stringing a few passes together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 03/10/2023 at 12:50, TRC said: Erm ok. just hit Christ as hard as you can next time you bump into him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Mills and Boon said: Blimey. Surely you don't think toiling away in a shite relegation fodder team is better for an attacker than being in a team capable of stringing a few passes together? christ said you know nowt. Strike him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 4 hours ago, MrRaspberryJam said: christ said you know nowt. Strike him. He’ll only turn the other cheek. Easiest slap ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: He’ll only turn the other cheek. Easiest slap ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 14/10/2023 at 06:00, Joelinton7 said: Could it just be that he’s not been performing? Actually been going really well. But he's only just started playing again after sitting on Hearts bench for ever. Getting goals and assists in a team close to bottom. His assist last match was a thing of beauty - especially the first touch. If he maintains that form he'll definitely go to the Asian Cup in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 He was capped twice out of two available games at Hearts, scoring once. Weird he'd all of a sudden be dropped now he's playing again if that was the reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: He was capped twice out of two available games at Hearts, scoring once. Weird he'd all of a sudden be dropped now he's playing again if that was the reason. Yeah, they came hot on the heels of the World Cup where he'd done OK. Arnie is big on selecting players actually playingso I reckon that's all it is. The team was picked a few weeks ago and Kuol hadn't played much at that point. I daresay Silvera from Boro is in Kuol's spot ATM - he didn't get on against England. Silvera's a good player but he doesn't have Kuol's wow factor. If Kuol keeps playing well he'll be ahead of Silvera by the Asian Cup in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I don't think the aussies are in a position to not pick gems for there workmanlike team of players. He should be in the squad at all times to change things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 6 hours ago, andycap said: I don't think the aussies are in a position to not pick gems for there workmanlike team of players. He should be in the squad at all times to change things up. Graham Arnold's done a pretty decent job to date - I think he's entitled to not select young'uns who've not pulled up any trees to date. If Kuol is good enough, then there's plenty of years ahead in his career to win boatloads of caps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 10 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Graham Arnold's done a pretty decent job to date - I think he's entitled to not select young'uns who've not pulled up any trees to date. If Kuol is good enough, then there's plenty of years ahead in his career to win boatloads of caps. Agreed. Kuol's yanked out a few saplings but that's it. He needs to forget all the hype and just play consistently well ... and the rest will take care of itself. Mind you, Oz has a number of young wunderkinder about to hit the stage so Kuol needs to stake his claim over the next 12 months or he might get forgotten in the rush. I don't think I've ever been so optimistic about the immediate future of the NT and that's hugely down to Arnie and his team. Having said that, watch us get beaten by New Zealand (104) tonight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Coastie said: Agreed. Kuol's yanked out a few saplings but that's it. He needs to forget all the hype and just play consistently well ... and the rest will take care of itself. Mind you, Oz has a number of young wunderkinder about to hit the stage so Kuol needs to stake his claim over the next 12 months or he might get forgotten in the rush. I don't think I've ever been so optimistic about the immediate future of the NT and that's hugely down to Arnie and his team. Having said that, watch us get beaten by New Zealand (104) tonight... Yep, Irankunda in particular looks like he could be a real talent, still very young of course. I enjoyed watching Nieuwenhof play for WSW, it’ll be interesting to see how he gets on at Hearts. It can be hard to tell how young lads will develop, of course. But there’s some canny young players coming out of this country at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Yep, Irankunda in particular looks like he could be a real talent, still very young of course. I enjoyed watching Nieuwenhof play for WSW, it’ll be interesting to see how he gets on at Hearts. It can be hard to tell how young lads will develop, of course. But there’s some canny young players coming out of this country at the moment. Definitely the most excited I've been about our future in a long time, feels like there's consistently youngsters being given the chance, and they're making the most of it which is great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Really wish Australia and USA in particular could become elite level in football, as in being regular contenders to be Quarter/Semi Finalists at World Cups regularly. The infrastructures are surely there? I know it'll always be hindered by not being the number 1 sport in those countries but the potential is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I've heard people who've just been at the recent youth national championships claim that there's some spectacular talent about to hit the AL in the next two years. You only have to go to any beach on a Sunday morning to see the natural athletic quality of Oz kids and we've traditionally done well at youth level. (Some recent, post golden generation blips.) It's at full adult stage that we fall to pieces but the AL and national curriculum seem finally to be paying dividends despite all of Australian football's attempts to tear itself to shreds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 8 hours ago, wiseman said: Definitely the most excited I've been about our future in a long time, feels like there's consistently youngsters being given the chance, and they're making the most of it which is great It’s what the A-League should be all about, and it is beginning to produce young players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Bit weird they’re sponsored by Tonali’s next club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Started today for Volendam vs Excelsior. Subbed at half time when they were 0-1 down, but they turned it around in the second half to win 3-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just now, Paullow said: Started today for Volendam vs Excelsior. Subbed at half time when they were 0-1 down, but they turned it around in the second half to win 3-1. Could be worse. We could have sent him to Ajax… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoTime Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Has he been any good? I haven't heard nowt about him but rave reviews about Irankunda instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I understand he was twice voted MOTM in five matches plus scored goal of the month for the Eredivisie, so not too bad. Still very young so will be a bit inconsistent. Irankunda looks very special indeed and even younger than Kuol. I'll see if I can find footage of his goal on the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Isuzu UTE Goal of the Week Nominations | Round 2 | 2023-24 | A-League Men Videos (aleagues.com.au) Irankunda is only 17 FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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