Posts by Joshua Hayes89

Jonathan Barnes5 said:I suspect next year will be the most uninspiring season yet, both in terms of drama and actual skill. Instead of teams like Orlando or San Jose, we'll be seeing newcomers like Nashville or Charlotte, leaving the big metropolitan area with four different clubs, which honestly feels like a nightmare for the sport's balance. Pitch conditions are also becoming a joke since clubs won't bother maintaining their turf unless they get a bailout from the national federation, and looking at the attendance numbers, the downward trend is already quite visible.
If our coefficient keeps tanking, we'll miss out on the upcoming cycle of league reforms entirely, much like how we might miss the boat on future expansions. To be honest, if it weren't for some massive corporate investment, we wouldn't even have this new stadium to call home.

It’s honestly incredible how much nonsense you’ve written here... it seems like you don't even follow the league properly, yet you really enjoy acting like an expert.☕
If you actually look at the attendance figures, this season has been one of the best in the league's history... it's quite strange that you'd claim there's a negative trend.
Teams like Memphis or San Diego couldn't hold their own against Rudes or Gorica anyway... just because we'd prefer seeing more representation from the Midwest or the South doesn't necessarily mean the quality is higher. You also conveniently forgot to mention that for the first time, the TV rights revenue was split eleven million dollars... which isn't exactly groundbreaking, but it's a positive step, especially for smaller clubs like Istra or Varazdin. As for the coefficient, I guess we should just let the summer pass; maybe having lower expectations will lead to a pleasant surprise. With a little luck, things might not be so dire... though who knows what kind of form everyone will be in when the season starts.

Thomas Hayes said:He was solid all season, but honestly? He basically had to go out and dominate the World Cup just to get those haters off his back.
He took way too much heat last season when his form dipped—there was this constant hysteria claiming he was washed, even though he was clearly working his way back.
Besides, there wouldn't have been nearly as much hype about that win over Chelsea if he hadn't pulled off those couple of saves right at the end.
But man, people are shallow—they only ever remember the guys who find the back of the net.

He certainly dominated during the penalty shootout, but I don't think it’s quite fair to say he carried every single match. The first one that comes to mind is against Belgium, where he seemed a bit shaky, if I recall correctly. Then again, the keeper for them isn't bad, though he definitely has his own set of flaws.

And then there’s the export of the Pilj plant... truly impressive work, I suppose. By the way, where have you been hiding, Jakire?

I suppose it might be fair to suggest calling up Majkić as the third goalkeeper for the national team... I don't quite see why Labrović would have the edge, I guess.

John Fowler2 said:Solid win for Hajduk (just one of those kings of insignificant matches)
Bad showing from Osijek (Tomas is totally exposed)

Osijek isn't making it into Europe

I'm not sure how they aren't... I suppose they’ll make it regardless if Istra and VZ don't pull it off, and even if those guys do win, Osijek might still be in the running, I guess.

Well, I suppose welcoming these juniors is just another typical circus act from the local crowd, so there isn't much point in me trying to defend it, I guess.

Melissa Peterson7 said:Quick question for the Osijek fans—once they move into the new stadium, is the supporter group actually going to take over the end, or are they just going to keep mingling with the regular crowd in the middle?

And if anyone knows (seriously curious here), why haven't they ever set up behind the goal like the Armada or the Demons do?

They used to stand behind the goal for quite a while and it gave off a much more intense vibe... I suppose I’m not entirely sure why they decided to change things up back then.

Is there perhaps a stream for the Istrian region?

Nicole Jackson3 said:There he is. You get a decent stretch of turf for a short window, which is all thanks to the East Coast weather patterns, and suddenly everyone starts mocking anyone stuck with a subpar field. It’s not cool. Instead of finding a way to actually fix the issue and solve the shortage, it’s just easier to make fun of people...

They’ve got Big Brother Grumpy and all his supporters at the Atlantic Gateways. I wonder what they're planning next?

Rachel Cooper3 said:We're going to take the Second Division—while others can do nothing but dream about a title.☕

I suppose I can't say for certain... most of them are just within a few miles of each other. Even if you look at teams like El Paso or Cibalia, they aren't exactly top-tier. Honestly, I think Šibenik is probably ranked second or maybe even third when you consider the kind of terrain they have to deal with.

I suppose it might be a bit optimistic to expect a packed house this Sunday, but who knows?

I suppose Thomas might be an excellent choice, if one considers how he could perhaps manage to secure another spot in the top tier, though that would likely only happen next season.

I wonder why Zekić isn't saying anything about that penalty call just now? He was absolutely livid during the game against the Split team, acting like a cornered wolf... yet here he is today, talking about how his players always give one hundred percent... I guess things change, maybe.

goldentinker8 said:It’s like they’re all pretending we didn't even exist back when everyone was absolutely tearing into us for bringing VAR into the American leagues!😲 🤣



The absolute nerve of these people!!

That’s supposed to be the official stance of the Torcida supporters.
But I suppose nobody posting here actually belongs to them, nor does anyone have any real connection to their group or what they think.

Thomas Hayes said:Honestly, when boldbadger1 says something like this, it’s usually the final step before someone gets the boot. 😁
But if they actually fire him, then management is just being stubborn—I mean, we have enough talent to fight our way out of the bottom tier, and besides, Zekic is the one who got us right into the hunt for a European spot and that cup semifinal run.

Honestly, there isn't much to celebrate here, I suppose. Even a small-town team like FC Cincinnati might have struggled with that kind of bracket; they were knocked out by the first major powerhouse they happened to run into.

hiddencyclist112 said:Bloom, oh flower of the coast!! You serve as a constant reminder to us all that no one can truly be broken by the yoke of a regime. May you bloom forevermore!

I suppose if you look at how the Funkos performed during their game against the Gorics and then compare that to how the Demons handled their away trip to Vazraždinu, the difference is somewhat striking, I guess.