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by paul merson
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: EPL 23/24
Replies: 189
Views: 1206076

Re: EPL 23/24

Fingers crossed for a Villa win v Sheffield & a draw between Arsenal & Liverpool this week end.

It could be a very merry Christmas day!
by paul merson
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: EPL 23/24
Replies: 189
Views: 1206076

Re: EPL 23/24

Nice One Cyril wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:26 am
paul merson wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:08 am Good Ebenning!
Up The Villa!
:lol: One average season and the Villans are out from under their rocks ;-)
Just enjoying our moment in the sun!
by paul merson
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: EPL 23/24
Replies: 189
Views: 1206076

Re: EPL 23/24

Good Ebenning!
Up The Villa!
by paul merson
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: Australian National Football Teams - Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas etc
Topic: 23 players for Matildas World Cup
Replies: 83
Views: 172127

Re: 23 players for Matildas World Cup

I don't think anyone expected a 0-4 win. Great result for the Matildas; Especially considering they played against a team with a biological male! biological female that identifies as transgender. Non binary, so serious question, if you don't identify as a women how can you play at the women's world...
by paul merson
Tue May 09, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Rules on extra time
Replies: 13
Views: 4401

Re: Rules on extra time

We played Raiders on sunday morning and as its mini rules they supplied the ref who did a great job, talked to the players, asked us (Coaches) to speak with the boys at half time to ensure the game flowed well, resulted in a very entertaining game. :clap:
by paul merson
Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:53 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: No Junior Referees
Replies: 16
Views: 8796

Re: No Junior Referees

I am deliberately an extremely poor ref at training so my boys are used to bad decisions :lol:
by paul merson
Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:28 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Junior Development League
Replies: 7
Views: 3486

Re: Junior Development League

https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/football-south-australia-launch-inaugural-junior-development-league FSA launching a junior development league - is this timed to compete with Premier Academy League? Who decides who will compete and be chosen? How does this work for kids joining new clubs in 2023?...
by paul merson
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AUFC Remo Paris club person of the year
Replies: 1
Views: 1725

AUFC Remo Paris club person of the year

Ivan Karlovic :clap:
by paul merson
Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Challenge Cup
Replies: 26
Views: 14190

Re: Challenge Cup

Federation cup/FFA Cup ect res & 18’s have always followed their senior team.
by paul merson
Sun May 23, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Over 35's Friday v Sunday Debacle
Replies: 19
Views: 7353

Re: Over 35's Friday v Sunday Debacle

Good i would say.. The league just need to clarify their stance on players playing Friday night, then backing it up again for their club on Saturday/Sunday Completely agree. If you Play Friday night you shouldn't be able to play higher than C's that week. That makes no sense GAE, it’s like saying i...
by paul merson
Sat May 15, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Over 35's Friday v Sunday Debacle
Replies: 19
Views: 7353

Re: Over 35's Friday v Sunday Debacle

Same as a player playing reserves then seniors I would think?
by paul merson
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:12 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Challenge Cup
Replies: 26
Views: 14190

Re: Challenge Cup

Ok thanks.
by paul merson
Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Challenge Cup
Replies: 26
Views: 14190

Re: Challenge Cup

Excuse my lack of knowledge here, what is this cup?
by paul merson
Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: FFA Cup
Replies: 6
Views: 4039

Re: FFA Cup

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by paul merson
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: FFA Cup
Replies: 6
Views: 4039

Re: FFA Cup

ARBE v Salisbury United
MA Hawks v Para Hills
Victory v Rostrevor OCSC
White City v Unley Old Scholars
BOSA v Uni Grads Blue
Cardijn Old Collegians v Mt Barker
Playford v Ingle Farm
Western Strikers v The Downs
Gahn v Titans
Braham v Sacred Heart OCSC
USC Lion v Pontians

Good luck all.
by paul merson
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Dylan Holmes Captain of Adelaide United
Replies: 19
Views: 6677

Re: Dylan Holmes Captain of Adelaide United

Sportsbird, if AU held onto Dylan & she missed the boat so to speak people would be jumping up & down about that, as has been the issue over the last 20 years in the men's game. IM just telling you how it is, it happens around the world, there is no financial gain for making the finals, I th...
by paul merson
Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: FFA Cup
Replies: 6
Views: 4039

FFA Cup

Football SA is pleased to confirm the 52 participating teams for the 2021 FFA Cup Preliminary Rounds South Australia. Team Association Adelaide Blue Eagles NPL Adelaide City NPL Adelaide Cobras SL2 Adelaide Comets NPL Adelaide Hills SL1 Adelaide Olympic NPL Adelaide Red Blue Eagles F.C SAASL Adelaid...
by paul merson
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Dylan Holmes Captain of Adelaide United
Replies: 19
Views: 6677

Re: Dylan Holmes Captain of Adelaide United

Sportsbird, you do not understand the world of football or the business of football.

Whether you like it or not AUFC is a business, its an investment of the owners, selling a player is what happens.

Dylan's move has the chance to open the door for others, hopefully its very successful for her.
by paul merson
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Adelaide United v. Canberra
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

Re: Adelaide United v. Canberra

When Dylan Holmes was announced as captain of Adelaide United’s W-League team ahead of the 2020-21 season, the club posted two photos on their social media channels to mark the occasion. The first was of a young Holmes, dressed in an Adelaide jersey and standing on a football at a club fan day in 2...
by paul merson
Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AUFC-W
Replies: 15
Views: 4629

Re: AUFC-W

No offense found, just can’t believe how negative of a response to 3 wins on the trot & sitting 2nd SB delivers, some people can never see the bright side I suppose. As an Aston Villa supporter I’ve had to watch appalling football for the last 5 years, this year is fantastic, good quality footba...
by paul merson
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AUFC-W
Replies: 15
Views: 4629

Re: AUFC-W

Yes it was a great win considering several players down in form. Emily Condon and Maria Rojas were kept quiet, Chelsea Dawber had no impact must still have an injury concern, Fiona Worts and Georgia Campagnale needs to be replaced as they have not been effective or have any impact in the game. If i...
by paul merson
Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Alex Chidiac Signs with Melbourne City
Replies: 7
Views: 2876

Re: Alex Chidiac Signs with Melbourne City

Would be because the 'City network' maybe?

I'd put money on the YT's & W League players would be wanting to go there for their connections.
by paul merson
Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL Grand Final 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 5957

Re: WNPL Grand Final 2020

Momentum is a very powerful thing in finals!
Bravo Tony & all at metro
Laura, Kristi, Ebbs were exceptional, but like every finals game the whole team delivered!
by paul merson
Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Movements
Replies: 51
Views: 18612

Re: Coaching Movements

Momentum is a powerful thing in finals series.
I think the week off for city might even up the game, well that’s what we’ve learnt in the past.

Well done Tony & the metro team, no expectations now just enjoy the game!
by paul merson
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:10 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Adelaide United Keeper Quits Club
Replies: 13
Views: 5120

Re: Adelaide United Keeper Quits Club

Just come in now that Willacy has signed with Melbourne City. Congrats on her appointment. Very sad to see her go as she is a remarkable and talented goalkeeper in SA and now we have lost her to Melbourne. Very disappointing to see her go. If the program is as good as AU coaches say it is, then why...
by paul merson
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:39 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Season review to date
Replies: 11
Views: 3946

Re: Season review to date

With the lack of marking players in todays game I wonder if that is what is being taught on coaching courses I say that because you see a lot of goals in the A league as well where you will have up to 4 defenders inside the 18 yd box not marking anyone while there are two or sometimes three attacke...
by paul merson
Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Player Power vs Club decision
Replies: 7
Views: 3468

Re: Player Power vs Club decision

That last post was a response for Sportsbird btw.

As for the original post, once you set an example of bowing to player power you then change the mind set of future coaches, all of a sudden keeping players happy over takes your game plan & winning, disaster.
by paul merson
Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Player Power vs Club decision
Replies: 7
Views: 3468

Re: Player Power vs Club decision

Adelaide city are top & have a +45 goal difference & you think it’s a conspiracy that AC has 10 players in an elite women’s program, not enough players from the bottom clubs for your liking?
This is probably your most stupid post yet.
by paul merson
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Referees
Replies: 25
Views: 10963

Re: Referees

Fair effort by the refs doing 2 games straight, concentrating for 90 mins is hard enough, then chuck the running in on top of that.

As a gk I dont think I could have stayed switched on for 180 minutes.
by paul merson
Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Referees
Replies: 25
Views: 10963

Re: Referees

Bomber wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:00 pm
paul merson wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:16 pm So will I be frowned upon for offering the referee some 'top up cash' before the game?
Has it stopped you before?







;-)
No but I thought we could turn this into some good publicity! 8)

I think the referees have had enough of my tips Knightsmulti!!