LeeMarvin Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 Will be interesting to see how they go in the ACL. Will Popa manage to do it again or was it a one off miracle last time?
Carns Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 55 minutes ago, LeeMarvin said: Will be interesting to see how they go in the ACL. Will Popa manage to do it again or was it a one off miracle last time? He's had two more shots at it with WSW since the win, and didn't do too well. Obviously he'll probably have a stronger squad this time around, but it's arguably more difficult to win now with an increase in prize money there is a greater incentive for other teams to play stronger squads. I believe it unlikely that another Australian team will win it for a while. LeeMarvin, wendybr and sonar 3
LeeMarvin Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 I am reading some things about Perth wanting to get involved in an Asian super league or something. Maybe if that is the case, the owners will be serious about establishing Glory's credentials in the region.
scarcev Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LeeMarvin said: Will be interesting to see how they go in the ACL. Will Popa manage to do it again or was it a one off miracle last time? It was a one off miracle last time, no HAL team will do it again in my lifetime unless there is a total overhaul of the League including no salary cap and somehow a massive injection of funds. Although it has been a slippery slide for WSW ever since that tournament the fact we won it was simply a miracle. Player changeovers due to our season timing, massive gap in class of players as is noticeable even more now we have actually lost one qualifying spot as well this year, gone down to 1+2 qualifiers instead of 2+1, throw in the travel and playing around our finals time as well three days after a grand final loss, we got through the group ok enough but from there it was just miracle time, a pen that was a touch dodgy at Sanfrecce away (1-3) that ended up being super important when we get a last minute 2nd goal to go through on away goals, Guangzhou dominated us but lost their **** at our ground meaning they were missing important players in the return leg, and then against Al Hilal in the final over 2 legs we felt what it was like to by Sydney FC with every decision and bit of luck going our way. Will not happen again in my lifetime. Edited May 22, 2019 by scarcev wendybr, sonar, Carns and 1 other 4
StringerBellend Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 23 hours ago, Carns said: He's had two more shots at it with WSW since the win, and didn't do too well. Obviously he'll probably have a stronger squad this time around, but it's arguably more difficult to win now with an increase in prize money there is a greater incentive for other teams to play stronger squads. I believe it unlikely that another Australian team will win it for a while. His (our) last effort basically urinated our reputation in Asia away Watching the likes of Borda and Hammil get snotted wasn’t much fun sonar, LeeMarvin and Carns 3
SomeGuy1977 Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Nothing to lose and nothing to prove. Don't know if they can win it, but I reckon they'll make the knockout stage. After that, it will depend on the a-league musical chairs at the end of next season. Who stays and who comes in. DinoPresinger, Zelinsky and Carns 3
Paul01 Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 So this season, Davidson gone. Fornaroli in D'Agostino in Dane Ingham in Velapi extends
theguyyouwishyouwere Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, SteveB said: Nix? SteveB and wendybr 2
Paul01 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Fakeroli not convincing the ref falling over and not getting the foul.
Paul01 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Just now, papersun said: Leave Bruno alone, wished we had him. No I won't. Typical South American striker who should get plenty of yellow cards for simulation. LeeMarvin 1
mack Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 * Give Andy Keogh a new contract * 2 months later start freezing him out. #TheTreatment http://thefootballsack.com.au/2019/07/glory-stars-set-to-miss-ffa-cup-clash-with-wanderers.html
LeeMarvin Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, Davo said: Popa's locked in his Asian +1 early Historically Popa has been by far the A-League manager most willing to sign Asian players hasn't he. How does his record stand? I guess we can all think of one outstanding success and one disappointment. I don't recall much about the others to be honest. DinoPresinger and Prydzopolis 2
Davo Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, LeeMarvin said: Historically Popa has been by far the A-League manager most willing to sign Asian players hasn't he. How does his record stand? I guess we can all think of one outstanding success and one disappointment. I don't recall much about the others to be honest. Ono was great, Tanaka and Takahagi were decent and Jumpei not so much. DinoPresinger, LeeMarvin, theguyyouwishyouwere and 1 other 4
Sithslayer1991 Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 I think Jumpei was really the only flop. Tanaka and Takahagi were good and Ono is legend status DinoPresinger, theguyyouwishyouwere and Carns 3
Prydzopolis Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 On 27/07/2019 at 6:24 PM, mack said: * Give Andy Keogh a new contract * 2 months later start freezing him out. #TheTreatment http://thefootballsack.com.au/2019/07/glory-stars-set-to-miss-ffa-cup-clash-with-wanderers.html Does anyone know the actual story behind this? This is the one aspect of Popa’s coaching that I hated, what could have happened in such a short time that would have led this to happen? Edinburgh and sonar 2
mack Posted July 30, 2019 Author Posted July 30, 2019 I read somewhere that he went to a wedding in Ireland and didn't come back for pre-season training at the same time as the other players. That could be it. Prydzopolis 1
Paul01 Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 49 minutes ago, mack said: I read somewhere that he went to a wedding in Ireland and didn't come back for pre-season training at the same time as the other players. That could be it. I thought he was best man at his brothers wedding and he had leave to attend. Maybe he's not happy with Fornaroli being there AND made it known. Prydzopolis and mack 2
MathyouWSW Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Signed korean Soo-Beon Kim for 1 year. https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-swoop-versatile-korean Seems to be playing more as a midfielder than an actual defender: https://www.transfermarkt.com/su-beom-kim/profil/spieler/180587 I'm just going to assume he's added majority for their ACL campaign? Zelinsky 1
Zelinsky Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 9 hours ago, MathyouWSW said: Signed korean Soo-Beon Kim for 1 year. https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-swoop-versatile-korean Seems to be playing more as a midfielder than an actual defender: https://www.transfermarkt.com/su-beom-kim/profil/spieler/180587 I'm just going to assume he's added majority for their ACL campaign? "Kim, who can play on either side of defence or as a wide midfielder, said he was excited to play overseas for the first time." https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/kim-in-as-keoghs-future-uncertain-528844 Popa is getting the ship ready for the ACL. As far as Keogh is concerned: there is something disturbing about Popa's ruthlessness. If Keogh digs in Glory will have a massive problem at hand. Prydzopolis 1
Hughesy Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Popa only appears so ruthless because the professional football environment in Australia is wrapped in cotton wool... Prydzopolis 1
MathyouWSW Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, FCB said: "Kim, who can play on either side of defence or as a wide midfielder, said he was excited to play overseas for the first time." https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/kim-in-as-keoghs-future-uncertain-528844 Popa is getting the ship ready for the ACL. As far as Keogh is concerned: there is something disturbing about Popa's ruthlessness. If Keogh digs in Glory will have a massive problem at hand. Reading that tells me that Popa wants to stick to their 5-2-3 formation.
WSWJACK Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Gotta have a strong manager or everything slowly turns to s**t, you know where you stand with Popa MathyouWSW and Hughesy 2
MathyouWSW Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 TWG is reporting that it's Al-Qadsiah is the club he'll join. It's the same club Jack Duncan is currently at.
Taurus Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Let's see whether he gets on a plane to Saudi, or some other destination. Somehow I think this story has more to run & I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed in Oz
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