NQ FURY vs Gold Coast United- Tomorrow Night

Gold Coast United v North Queensland Fury, Skilled Park, Robina, 9pm (EDT)

Gold Coast United:
20.Scott Higgins (gk). 2.Steve Pantelidis, 5.Robson, 7.Zenon Caravella, 8.Anderson, 10.Jason Culina (c), 11.Bruce Djite, 13.Bas Van Den Brink, 16.Kristian Rees, 19.Andrew Barisic, 22.Adama Traore, 23.Steve Fitzsimmons, 24.John Curtis, 26.Ben Halloran, 29.Zac Anderson, 30.Jerrad Tyson (gk), 31.Joshua Brillante.
*two to be omitted*

In: 19.Andrew Barisic (promoted), 26.Ben Halloran (promoted), 29.Zac Anderson (promoted), 31.Joshua Brillante (promoted)
Out: 6.Dino Djulbic (suspended – 1 game), 18.James Brown (suspended – 1 game), Glen Moss (gk) (ankle injury – 1 week), James Brown (suspended – 1 game), Dino Djulbic (suspended – 1 game), Michael Thwaite (ankle injury – 1 week), Joel Porter (hamstring injury – 2 weeks), Chris Broadfoot (knee injury – 8 weeks), Golgol Mebrahtu (knee injury – 2 weeks), Daniel Piorkowski (ankle injury – indefinite), Matt Osman (knee injury – indefinite)


North Queensland Fury: 1. Justin Pasfield (gk), 2. Jack Hingert, 5. Mark Hughes, 6. Ufuk Talay (c), 7. Gareth Edds, 9. Eugene Sseppuya, 10. Dyron Daal, 11. David Williams, 12. Panagiotis Nikas, 13. Andre Kilian, 16. Simon Storey, 17. Osama Malik, 21. Jason Spagnuolo, 24. Ramazan Tavsancioglu, 28. Sebastian Usai (gk)

In: 2. Jack Hingert (promoted), 9. Eugene Sseppuya (promoted), 21. Jason Spagnuolo (promoted)
Out: 3. Brad McDonald (omitted), 15. Chris Payne (omitted), 19. Isaka Cernak (knee – awaiting scan results), 4. Eric Akoto (knee – 3 weeks), 8. Adam Casey (ankle – 1 week), 14. Chris Grossman (knee – 3 weeks), 20. Matthew Ham (knee – out for the season)

Referee: Matthew Breeze

A Winning Formula.... For The Fans

With the game versus Roar going to a draw in the last 5, Straka has found the formula, that was produced in the game, will be the thing that picks up Fury from the bottom of the ladder. With 3 games in the pocket, Fury can gain a few extra points along the way, because many of the big guns have played up to 17 games with Fury only playing 14.


Fury is not even halfway through their season yet (16 games is halfway), and people are still writing them off, with 17 games in the season to go. Straka has written in the Townsville Bulletin "Against the Brisbane Roar I think we may have found that blend and with it a formula that brings much success to the Fury.... Nothing annoys me more than bland, defensive and unattractive tactics. It's not fun for the players, me or the fans. In my eyes, what we did against Brisbane very much steadied the ship and was a big step in the right direction. And with the players we have up front in David Williams, Isaka Cernak, Dyron Daal and Adam Casey we have exactly that."


Fury need to build the Home Games up to where they have been, instead of worrying about the "incompetence" of local referees, they need to worry about the game in front of them. The crowd seem to have more effect on the Fury; whenever the fans start chanting Stand Up, If You Like Fury or are yelling at the refs, Fury seem troubled and distracted instead of playing the whistle.


Perth are on a troubled run as well, placed 9th and just out of reach with 4 points in Perth's favour; although, a win this weekend will put Fury above Sydney. There will goals galore in this Derby of the ex's. I don't know why but Fury have many derby's and rivals, I think it's a great part of this season's character, it makes this season exciting for all, another great point for the FFA to look at and discuss whether or not they just want a good season or an exciting season for the fans.

In and Outs!!!

North Queensland Fury squad: 1. Justin PASFIELD (gk), 3. Brad McDONALD, 5. Mark HUGHES, 6. Ufuk TALAY (c), 7. Gareth EDDS, 10. Dyron DAAL, 11. David WILLIAMS, 12. Panagiotis NIKAS, 14. Chris GROSSMAN, 15. Chris PAYNE, 17. Osama MALIK, 19. Isaka CERNAK, 21. Jason SPAGNUOLO, 22. Lorenzo SIPI, 28. Sebastian USAI (gk)
In: Panagiotis NIKAS (promoted), Jason SPAGNUOLO (promoted), Lorenzo SIPI (promoted)
Out: 9. Eugene SSEPPUYA. 13. Andre KILIAN (hamstring – 1 week), 16. Simon STOREY (lower back – 1 week), Eric Akoto (knee – 6 weeks), Matthew HAM (knee – out for the season)


Melbourne Heart squad: 1. Clint BOLTON (gk), 2. Michael MARRONE, 4. Simon COLOSIMO, 5. Michael BEAUCHAMP, 6. Matt THOMPSON, 7. Rutger WORM, 9. Gerald SIBON, 10. Wayne SRHOJ, 11. Alex TERRA, 12. Peter ZOIS (gk), 16. Aziz BEHICH, 17. Jason HOFFMAN, 19. Eli BABALJ, 20. Josip SKOKO, 22. Nick KALMAR, 23. Dean HEFFERNAN, 25. Adrian ZAHRA
*two to be omitted*
In: Wayne SRHOJ (returns from suspension), Alex TERRA (returns from injury)
Out: Kristian SARKIES (four weeks – broken leg), John ALOISI (one week – knee), Brendan HAMILL (three weeks – ankle)


Kick-Off is at 8pm (QLD local time) with gates opening at 7pm.

New Young Blood To Make His Mark

Lorenzo Sipi will make his debut against Heart, just 6 days after signing his A-League contract just last Thursday. 


Kick Off is at 8pm tomorrow night (Wednesday 10/11/10).


Crowd will be tough to get a decent number, especially if the rain sticks around, but make sure you do your bit!!


Still no official team line-up, but go to www.nqfury.com.au for more information.


GO FURY!!!!

Players lost.... and won!!

With speculation over what FFA are doing with their control over the finacial backing, there is some good news!!!
Fury have signed a local boy, Lorenzo Sipi. Not being a fully fledged Footballer, but for the past 2 years has been playing for NQ Razorbacks at Right Fullback but, much to the likings of Dave Williams' and Chris Grossman's playing, is very versatile, moving into Centre Midfield at times. The 19 year old has been signed for the remainder of the year and hopefully will stay with Fury next season.


Pasfield has NOT signed with Mariners, although the media has reported it so, they are WRONG! read more Unfortunately for Fury, though, young star Isaka Cernak is heading to Victory for next season. read more


Eric Akoto is out with scans revealing he has a grade 2 tear of the medial ligament (Knee).


With Straka and McLaren back to fire the Fury up and us, the crowd, we need to show the Mariners this weekend that they were lucky, just over a month ago, with their 3-2 win. 


This is a match not to miss!!! Yet another little derby within A-League.

Straka and McLaren Back with Plenty!!

Rest of squads here!
North Queensland Fury v Central Coast MarinersFriday, 5 November 2010
Local kick-off: 7.30pm local (8.30pm AEDT)Referee: Gerard Parsons Assistant referees: Ashley Beecham and Daniel Jones Fourth official: Matt Hodgson

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1 & Sky Sports 1 (NZ). Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is Zinc 100.7 (Townsville) and 96.3 Coast FM (Gosford). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au


North Queensland Fury squad: 1. Justin PASFIELD (gk), 2. Jack HINGERT, 3. Brad McDONALD, 5. Mark HUGHES, 6. Ufuk TALAY (c), 7. Gareth EDDS, 8. Adam CASEY, 9. Eugene SSEPPUYA, 10. Dyron DAAL, 11. David WILLIAMS, 12. Panagiotis NIKAS, 13. Andre KILIAN, 14. Chris GROSSMAN, 15. Chris PAYNE, 16. Simon STOREY, 17. Osama MALIK, 18. Brett STUDMAN, 19. Isaka CERNAK, 21. Jason SPAGNUOLO, 28. Sebastian USAI (gk) *five to be omitted*
In: Adam CASEY (promoted), Panagiotis NIKAS (promoted), Brett Studman (promoted), Isaka CERNAK (returns from injury), Jason SPAGNUOLO (promoted)
Out: Eric Akoto (knee – 6 weeks), Matthew HAM (knee – out for the season)

Central Coast Mariners squad: 2 Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON, 8. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 10. Patricio PEREZ, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 12. Matthew LEWIS, 14. Michael McGLINCHEY, 17. Chris DOIG, 18. Alex WILKINSON (c), 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Mathew RYAN (gk), 22. Mustafa AMINI, 23. Adam KWASNIK, 30. Paul HENDERSON (gk) *two to be omitted*
In: John HUTCHINSON (returns from suspension)
Out: Nik MRDJA (back – indefinite), Brad PORTER (knee – 12 weeks), Jess VANSTRATTAN (knee – season) 


Head-to-Head: All matches (played 4): North Queensland Fury wins 0, Central Coast Mariners wins 2 (2 draws)

• Central Coast Mariners have not won any of their previous four away matches, and will record their second five-match winless away streak in less than 12 months if they lose to Fury this weekend.