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Post by feindouno on Aug 5, 2011 20:19:46 GMT 8
Solid against Myanmar, when they attacked and attacked and it was just luck that prevented them from winning that game? They made a freakin highway on one of the sides, that was how much better they were. Palestine was also better if i remember correct. Yeah, Myanmar feasted on the wings. I now remember, yeah. Their failure to score in the first half was more due to Etheridge being great and their strikers being crap than our defense being solid. But, in all honesty, I think our defense was good during the Palestine game. It was our attack that was moribund.
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Post by mayfel on Aug 5, 2011 22:24:33 GMT 8
first of all I don't want to make coaching changes every after big tournaments we participated in like McMenemy who was ousted after Susuki Cup and if ever Weiss after our failed bid in World Cup.. We need time to adopt the system of our coach specially that we rely more on europe based players we have so it really takes time to adopt to a system of a coach. we need to have friendlies every international breaks so we can have all our players to play together and as well adopt to the system of our coach
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Post by mikeh on Aug 5, 2011 23:33:30 GMT 8
I agree mayfel. We need more consistancy. Weiss needs more time. He is in a position where he cant have all the best players available at all times. We have yet seen the best of Weiss and the team.
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Post by Wiking on Aug 6, 2011 12:06:12 GMT 8
The Azkals seem to like, understand and believe in the coach. We are all but "armchair generals". That being said at least give the man his 2 year contract then decide after. Playing coaching yoyo is will not help anything. Dont get me wrong, I have a problem with Weiss' substitution pattern. In the first Kuwait game the defense started slowing down at the 60 min yet no subs where put in. Before that, with NE awesome goal keeping saves and tight defense, we were actually still in the game! The second game, Guirado was slowing down fast yet no subs! Its not like Araneta or even Bahadoran sucked that bad?! But hey Im just a fan and being in HS sports I know the first thing to winning is believing in what your coach is selling, and so far the Azkals are responding so... GO AZKALS!!
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Post by jvictor on Aug 6, 2011 12:44:01 GMT 8
Should go for a 4-4-2 formation. Schrock, Gier, Borromeo, Jonsson/Cagara JY, Ott, Lucena, Mulders PY and Guirado What about that lineup? Very strong lineup, but that means out with Caligdong and Del Rosario, but thats what to expect since the other players are better and play alot higher level. And with them on the bench, it would give it more depth also, and thats whats been lacking in the Kuwait games. I would opt for Cagara instead of Jonsson
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Post by Wiking on Aug 6, 2011 14:15:32 GMT 8
Cagara would be an upgrade from Jonsson, good call, but I think Jonsson is a slight upgrade from Borromeo but I wouldnt sit Aly. Why put Schrock at back when he clearly makes an impact at mid?
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Post by rpbenchwarmer on Aug 6, 2011 16:31:58 GMT 8
Palami defends Azkals' Weiss from criticsby Dennis Gasgonia, abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 08/06/2011 12:11 AM Updated as of 08/06/2011 12:11 AM MANILA, Philippines – As far as Azkals team manager Dan Palami is concerned, coach Hans Michael Weiss has done a good job in handling the national football team. “I think I'll give him a passing grade in one sentence,” Palami said in an interview on ANC’s Hardball sports show. He said the German football coach has done a lot in improving the Azkals’ game. “He has introduced a different system,” explained Palami. “Sometimes the players have yet to understand why this has to be so but again we see now how they play.” Weiss was criticized by some after the Azkals bowed out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They took particular notice on Weiss’ alleged over-reliance on the Nationals' starting unit. Palami, however, pointed out that the Azkals’ football skills progressed under the tutelage of Weiss. “It's more European style rather than the long ball,” he said. He added that another plus for Weiss is his behavior outside the pitch. “I don't see him being controversial, he knows how to handle himself,” said Palami. Meanwhile, the team manager believes local football fans understand that Philippine football is still in its infancy stage. He saw this after the Philippine team’s recent loss to Kuwait. “Judging by their response, I mean if they didn't understand, they would have gone off the stadium knowing that 2014 World Cup is over,” said Palami. “We couldn't help but shed tears, not because we lost, but because the fans were there even after we lost the game,” he added. Link: www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/08/05/11/palami-defends-azkals-weiss-critics
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Post by mikeh on Aug 6, 2011 17:32:16 GMT 8
Should go for a 4-4-2 formation. Schrock, Gier, Borromeo, Jonsson/Cagara JY, Ott, Lucena, Mulders PY and Guirado What about that lineup? Very strong lineup, but that means out with Caligdong and Del Rosario, but thats what to expect since the other players are better and play alot higher level. And with them on the bench, it would give it more depth also, and thats whats been lacking in the Kuwait games. I would opt for Cagara instead of Jonsson I opt for the player who actually shows up and plays for the azkals, unlike others who just have it in their mouths. Jonsson has been one of the best players since he made his debut, and you can almost rely on him that he will suit up whenever there is a tournament. You can also rely on him on the field, he plays well and is very stable in his performance. He has really boost the leftside of the defense. I doubt Cagara will suit up in the near future. He recently got a 1 year deal, and he would have to concentrate on his club so that he can either get an extention or that other clubs will notice him. So far he has played all of Lyngbys games, and i doubt he will risk anything by playing for the Philippines. He is just getting his career on the right track again after years of injuries etc. So in this case, Jonsson is my man until Cagara shows up and show us what he can. No doubt that Cagara has talent, and is a good player. But has yet to suit up for us, and maybe he wont.
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Post by mikeh on Aug 6, 2011 17:36:35 GMT 8
Cagara would be an upgrade from Jonsson, good call, but I think Jonsson is a slight upgrade from Borromeo but I wouldnt sit Aly. Why put Schrock at back when he clearly makes an impact at mid? Because Schrocks main position for his club is in the back, and we already have Lucena and Mulders. Lucena has the past couple of years played RB for his club, but before that he was a CM for his clubs. He has tons of experience in that position. And Schrock would really help the defense. Just imagine him linking up with JY on the rightside when attacking. And we can have Jonsson and Mulders on the left.
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Post by Wiking on Aug 6, 2011 18:36:53 GMT 8
Mike I agree with you about Cagaras future with the Azkals, him just coming off of injuries and a new contract. I also agree about Jonsson. He is actually my top 2 favorites out of the regular players of the Azkals, at least I know others think highly of him. Jonsson has been utterly reliable. Watch a game when he plays, always around the ball, has veteran saavy and sacrifices body for the team. Despite his age and smallish size, he has excelled in defense. He is one of the guys you plug in and dont have to worry about looking after. Not spectacular but ever steady. As for Schrock, I think he is dynamo and probably the top passer in the starting group or close to it. So I still would like to install him at mid IF Lucena is playing. Lucena is listed as right FB in Europe. Schrock's other position is at left or right mid and I believe he played that position for the Azkals. Haha, but hey, what do I know, Im just a fan. Go Azkals!!
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Post by jvictor on Aug 6, 2011 18:38:35 GMT 8
I would opt for Cagara instead of Jonsson I opt for the player who actually shows up and plays for the azkals, unlike others who just have it in their mouths. Jonsson has been one of the best players since he made his debut, and you can almost rely on him that he will suit up whenever there is a tournament. You can also rely on him on the field, he plays well and is very stable in his performance. He has really boost the leftside of the defense. I doubt Cagara will suit up in the near future. He recently got a 1 year deal, and he would have to concentrate on his club so that he can either get an extention or that other clubs will notice him. So far he has played all of Lyngbys games, and i doubt he will risk anything by playing for the Philippines. He is just getting his career on the right track again after years of injuries etc. So in this case, Jonsson is my man until Cagara shows up and show us what he can. No doubt that Cagara has talent, and is a good player. But has yet to suit up for us, and maybe he wont. Maybe he will play for the Azkals on bigger tournaments? Hopefully we will qualify for the Asian Cup, this will surely turn his head.
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Post by jvictor on Aug 6, 2011 18:42:36 GMT 8
Cagara would be an upgrade from Jonsson, good call, but I think Jonsson is a slight upgrade from Borromeo but I wouldnt sit Aly. Why put Schrock at back when he clearly makes an impact at mid? Jonsson is to short to be put on the center defence. Maybe put Jonsson on the wings his surging runs are good and he can defend and cross better. And if you put Schrock on the mid what will happen to Mulders, Lucena, and Ott. They are natural midfielders. Schrock is also a natural RB.
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Post by mikeh on Aug 6, 2011 18:57:49 GMT 8
Yeah, Jonsson can also play the left wing. But who will replace him?
Del Rosario - Gier - Borromeo - Jonsson JY - Schrock - Lucena - Mulders PY - Guirado
Ott on the bench as the others have more experience. This can actually work, Lucena as the defensive midfielder while Schrock has a more attacking role. Lucena needs to play midfield for the azkals. Thats the position where he got play for the danish U21 and an unofficial match for the mens national team. Thats where he belongs.
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Post by Wiking on Aug 6, 2011 19:09:59 GMT 8
Yeah, Jonsson can also play the left wing. But who will replace him? Del Rosario - Gier - Borromeo - Jonsson JY - Schrock - Lucena - Mulders PY - Guirado Ott on the bench as the others have more experience. This can actually work, Lucena as the defensive midfielder while Schrock has a more attacking role. Lucena needs to play midfield for the azkals. Thats the position where he got play for the danish U21 and an unofficial match for the mens national team. Thats where he belongs. I like this lineup! FYI though, Lucenas team list him at RFB and secondary position at defensive mid, but hell yah for this lineup! This is a great veteran lineup with awesome subs in Chieffy, Manny, Araneta, Burkey. I just hope NE is on at GK.
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Post by mikeh on Aug 6, 2011 21:03:51 GMT 8
But in the past for Esbjerg and his other club, he played central mid. But doesnt matter now. He can play both positions with no problem. That might come in handy for the azkals as well.
Neil will of course be the GK. No chance Palami will convince Areola, but who knows. There is also the filipino GK in Brøndby, in Denmark. Plays for the danish U20 team. If we have him on the bench, then the bench have more depth than before. Mueller from Germany is also a possibility, but from what i heard last, he is the first goalie, so it might be hard to get him.
And then what if the other Greatwich brothers are available. That means Chris Greatwich on the bench alongside his brothers. Specially Phil Greatwich can be very useful as he can play on both sides in defense. And lets not forget de Jong also.
One player id like to say play for the azkals is Simone Rota. Played Serie C in Italy, and played 2nd division in Switzerland. Can play defense and winger, fast and technical player.
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