TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

[aenima_8]

Nice article from when Team Melli met up with the Sea Eagles Rugby team:

"Sea Eagles get a kick from meeting Iranian national football team at Narrabeen
JON GEDDES MANLY DAILY JANUARY 06, 2015

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1227176242740

[MR.S]

the more pictures i see the more i am convinced that we have a great team this team can beat anyone and this is not an emotional fan speaking. it is a big strong and talented team with a very good balance of youth and experience, heck even our young players are experienced. solid goal line and defense, very strong midfield and very strong attack. they seem very tight knit and friendly with each other as well. got to give cq credit he has created a well oiled machine. this is the kind of team that punishes mistakes.

If we would have half the amount of friendlies as other teams before the world cup we would make it out of the group. And if we had the same amount we would have won the world cup

[mistermo]

TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

CQ interview after Iraq match

At 3:13 CQ says Gulf Cup instead of Persian Gulf Cup....

[CHaMiLLionaire]

Lets look at this from a realistic perspective, shall we?

Bahrain: Their coach took over after the Gulf Cup a month ago, they haven't had any camps besides the ones in Australia. All their players play in the Bahraini League, minus one who plays in the Qatari second division.

UAE: Team has been together since the U17 World Cup with the same coach Mahdi Ali. Their star Omar Abdulrahman is still struggling with fitness problems and their most dangerous players are Ali Mabkhoot and Ahmad Khalil the strikers... Their defense is still weak and their midfield is very small, size-wise. Good preparation, many friendlies...

Qatar: Very new team of naturalized players, literally their front line is made up of a Kuwaiti, an Algerian and a Senagalese.. excellent preparation and impressive results. Most dangerous players are Khalfan Ibrahim and Boualam.

Jordan: underperforming team, lost to Bahrain, Iraq and an Australian club in their recent preparations. Their main goalie and most impressive player Shafei is injured and out of the Asian cup.

Iraq: That was Iraq's A team minus Alaa Abdul Zahra in defense and Ali Adnan on the left that played Iran's B team...


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Looking at the above, there is no excuse for TM not to go through to the semi-finals. I believe that all these downplaying statements are mind games that CQ is playing with the Arab teams, to force them to attack and take advantage, instead of defend and grassroll.

Any pessimistic would look at the above teams and say that Iran is the favorite to finish 1st. Our front line is very young and talented , backed by a midfield who have played their trades in Europe over the past few years. Our back 4 have been playing together consistently now and if they will ever peak, it has to be during this tournament.

All of this being overseen by a coach like CQ, with his discipline and organization.. if there was ever a chance at winning the cup, it has to be now.

Preparation was always our issue, so we learnt to deal with it. We lacked discipline and 120 minutes of football performance. I believe over the past few years, we have had no disciplinary issues and our stamina and physical fitness is comparable to those who play in Europe.

I am really optimistic about our chances....

Another final point to add is - CQ knows if he fails at AC, IFF can terminate his contract by using the clause without any pay. I trust that these are all mindgames.

[zzgloo]

CQ : If they Tango,we can not rock & Roll
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CQ : Defend with 14,attack with 8

[Abtin]

TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

CQ : If they Tango,we can not rock & Roll
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CQ : Defend with 14,attack with 8

Makes sense..

[ehsan singapore]

i still believe CQ said our chances are lower to reduce the pressure when we go knock out stages he will say our chances are higher now

[DireStraits]

i still believe CQ said our chances are lower to reduce the pressure when we go knock out stages he will say our chances are higher now

Too much expectation hurts a team. But is it easy for Iran to win Australia in Australia?
When they host the champeonship they have also prepared for it.

[ehsan singapore]

Too much expectation hurts a team. But is it easy for Iran to win Australia in Australia?
When they host the champeonship they have also prepared for it.

we can beat asutralia, i heard on aussie radio they arent that well prepared either, and after 3 games we will be in good shape,

[babak_australia]

Why is TM still in Sydney? I thought they were leaving for Melbourne yesterday.

Iran is to arrive in Melbourne today at 11am.

They then have a training session in Port Melbourne at 4:45 - 6:45. I will be going to training but have little hopes it will actually go ahead as it is forecasted to be 35 degrees today.

Team Mellis schedule from today till game day was released yesterday. Let me know if any of you want it.

[kami_kakashi]

TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

Iran is to arrive in Melbourne today at 11am.

They then have a training session in Port Melbourne at 4:45 - 6:45. I will be going to training but have little hopes it will actually go ahead as it is forecasted to be 35 degrees today.

Team Mellis schedule from today till game day was released yesterday. Let me know if any of you want it.

Do you know where they are staying?

[kami_kakashi]

TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

Iran is to arrive in Melbourne today at 11am.

They then have a training session in Port Melbourne at 4:45 - 6:45. I will be going to training but have little hopes it will actually go ahead as it is forecasted to be 35 degrees today.

Team Mellis schedule from today till game day was released yesterday. Let me know if any of you want it.

Also just post the schedule here please

[babak_australia]

Do you know where they are staying?

I have no idea where they will be staying. Could probably find out through friends but wasn't really interested.

I assume it is somewhere in Port Melbourne though as that is where they are training.

For some reason it's not allowing me to upload the photo. If someone can PM me their email address I will send it to them to upload.

Cheers

[armen]

VIDEO: Fox Sports Australia did a report from TM Camp near Sydney:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/video?v=...6346339&vc=749

[Kiarash]

My front door is ready for the Asian Cup.