Sweet Smeltz of Success
August 21st 2009 09:46
As predicted by big mouth manager Miron Bleiberg the Gold Coast are cruising through the A - League. After two matches it's the Sunny Boys who have everyone scared. Even ecclectic Aurelio Vidmar (famous for the phrase Pissant Town) has said this week that if Gold Coast United don't take the A - League title they will have underachieved.
Last week's drubbing of Robbie God's North Queensland Fury 5-nil has put the freak into all and sundry. Prior to the season kicking off all the so called experts had questions about the Gold Coast, particularly their defence. Well, well, well the Sunny Boys quipped though with Michael Thwaite showing he still has what it takes and A - League newcomer Van Den Brink settling in perfick.
In previewing this week's clash of the titans at what will be a packed Hindmarsh Stadium I ask you to browse over a few basic stats. Gold Coast have scored eight and conceded one goal. Adelaide have scored one and conceded one. This week the Reds will be minus midfield pass - omatic passer Paul Reid and with that I just don't see them creating many chances. Gold Coast have them all over the park and mighty mouth Miron will be singing the praises of his all star line up once again, all the while smiling inwardly at his own magnificent recruiting abilities.
Gold Coast United look lke the greatest team to bless the A - League with it's presence. The only thing missing is the sellout crowds. I know that deep down most Queenslanders are pretty simple and soccer can sometimes require the ability to concentrate longer than five minutes on the trot, but c'mon. The only valid excuse for the paltry 7526 crowd was that the rugby league season is in full swing and the Gold Coast Titans are enjoying their most successful season.
Last week I slipped up when Brisbane Roar slipped up. The Roar snatched a draw from the jaws of victory after they led 3-1 against Melbourne. The match is being touted as one of the A - League's greatest matches, but neither coach was too impressed especially Melbourne's laugh a minute man Ernie Merrick. On the positive side Merrick's men have recruited former Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer. The youngster has had a less than productive time at Fulham and the move had the opposite affect on his career to that which was desired. It will be good to see him back and it will probably prevent the Victory from finishing at the bottom of the table.
This week's special is Gold Coast United away from home tonight and I have seen them quoted as $2.65 outsiders at tabsportsbet. I'm sure that some sound investment advice for the next six months would be to throw money at Gold Coast United on a weekly basis. Good luck and don't forget to attend to your gardens over the weekend.
Last week's drubbing of Robbie God's North Queensland Fury 5-nil has put the freak into all and sundry. Prior to the season kicking off all the so called experts had questions about the Gold Coast, particularly their defence. Well, well, well the Sunny Boys quipped though with Michael Thwaite showing he still has what it takes and A - League newcomer Van Den Brink settling in perfick.
In previewing this week's clash of the titans at what will be a packed Hindmarsh Stadium I ask you to browse over a few basic stats. Gold Coast have scored eight and conceded one goal. Adelaide have scored one and conceded one. This week the Reds will be minus midfield pass - omatic passer Paul Reid and with that I just don't see them creating many chances. Gold Coast have them all over the park and mighty mouth Miron will be singing the praises of his all star line up once again, all the while smiling inwardly at his own magnificent recruiting abilities.
Gold Coast United look lke the greatest team to bless the A - League with it's presence. The only thing missing is the sellout crowds. I know that deep down most Queenslanders are pretty simple and soccer can sometimes require the ability to concentrate longer than five minutes on the trot, but c'mon. The only valid excuse for the paltry 7526 crowd was that the rugby league season is in full swing and the Gold Coast Titans are enjoying their most successful season.
Last week I slipped up when Brisbane Roar slipped up. The Roar snatched a draw from the jaws of victory after they led 3-1 against Melbourne. The match is being touted as one of the A - League's greatest matches, but neither coach was too impressed especially Melbourne's laugh a minute man Ernie Merrick. On the positive side Merrick's men have recruited former Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer. The youngster has had a less than productive time at Fulham and the move had the opposite affect on his career to that which was desired. It will be good to see him back and it will probably prevent the Victory from finishing at the bottom of the table.
This week's special is Gold Coast United away from home tonight and I have seen them quoted as $2.65 outsiders at tabsportsbet. I'm sure that some sound investment advice for the next six months would be to throw money at Gold Coast United on a weekly basis. Good luck and don't forget to attend to your gardens over the weekend.
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