Preview Number Six: The Queensland Roar
Three more previews to go. One each day this week. Let us know you're predictions for the season, final four and grand final winners.
Today it's I'm looking at The Roar....and they just might for the first time if former Socceroos Coach Frank Farina gets his forwards scoring goals.
Queensland Roar Preview:
Well this season is going to be the best yet for Roar fans
A side and club with such potential have added Danny Tiatto and Craig Moore into the mix.
Experience is no longer a problem. And maybe it could fire the likes of Simon Lynch and Reinaldo.
The Roar lacked confidence across the park in their first two years, but the older guys should now give them that.
If they can last the pace!
The new A-League is fast. And Moore, Tiatto, and Milicivic are not.
How long will Tiatto last when the going gets tough, as it will? His temperament has always been suspect. Has he matured with age? We're about to find out.
Goals may still be a problem, unless John Aloisi makes a late late arrival. Preferring The Roar to playing in Scandinavia or where ever.
They've lost a bit of youth and pace in Spase Dilevski and Dario Vidosic. And while they have replaced them with the returning Robbie Kruse and other local players, I'm not sure they've improved that much.
But they only missed out by a whisker last time. And crowds have been excellent given the poor home form over the last two years.
Is the Brazilian Marcinho any good? Will Simon Lynch last a season?
I expect Matt Mackay to have a great season alongside Tiatto. Hopefully Massimo Murdocca can keep improving. If Hyuk-Su Seo can regain his best form?
A lot of ifs but at this point the manager comes into the equation.
Frank Farina has his chance to stamp his style on the team. Previous Coach Miron Bleiberg entertained on and off the field but he clearly lack consistent structures when results started to go wrong and players quickly lost confidence.
The Roar will make the four if they can stick a few goals away, and that's a big if.
If the Roar has a good season don't be surprised to see attendances of 25,000 regularly reached.
Player to enjoy: Craig Moore, Danny Tiatto, Matt McKay, Massimo Murdocha, Marcinho, Tahj Minniecon and Reinaldo
1 comment:
Hey
yea Queensland certainly have all the right players.
Solid Defense especailly with Moore
Midfield: Marcinho, Mckay, Nichols
and the forward line with Reinaldo in particular who has been in some mighty good form pre-season
Definetly could be a winning side, however i think alot of it will also depend on the playing style and how the likes of Marcinho and Nichols can fit in....
Far out dunno bout you but i cant wait personally for the season to start!!!
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