TM-News-Vol. 6

[Ghermez Agha]

I love how when fifa tweets a happy bday to CQ they put an iran flag next to his name (I know they’re talking about his record in Iran but it’s still noteworthy IMO) - the man is simply a true Irooni

https://twitter.com/fifaworldcup/sta...315035648?s=21

[diz]

The love, the admiration. CQ forever

[Karimi 8]

I love how when fifa tweets a happy bday to CQ they put an iran flag next to his name (I know they’re talking about his record in Iran but it’s still noteworthy IMO) - the man is simply a true Irooni

https://twitter.com/fifaworldcup/sta...315035648?s=21

Carlos did more for Iranian football than any of the clowns “leading” the federation. Given the amount he cared and his gheyrat he’s Iranian in my books too.

[teammelli91]

I love how when fifa tweets a happy bday to CQ they put an iran flag next to his name (I know they’re talking about his record in Iran but it’s still noteworthy IMO) - the man is simply a true Irooni

https://twitter.com/fifaworldcup/sta...315035648?s=21

Happy birthday to this great man!

[tiesto]

----------------------AMIR--------------------
-SADEGH--KANAANI------SHOJA-------MOM
--------------KARIMI---NOUR----------------
------GHOLI---------------------AMIRI-------
-------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------

vs.

----------------------AMIR--------------------
RAMIN-------MAJID------SHOJA-------MOM-
----------------------EZZI---------------------
---ALLAHYAR-------GHOLI---------GHAYEDI
------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------


vs.

----------------------AMIR--------------------
RAMIN-------MAJID------SHOJA-------MOM-
----------------------EZZI---------------------
--MEHRDAD-------GHOLI-----------AMIRI--
------------TAREMI--------SARDAR----------

Which one?????

[The]

----------------------AMIR--------------------
-SADEGH--KANAANI------SHOJA-------MOM
--------------KARIMI---NOUR----------------
------GHOLI---------------------AMIRI-------
-------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------
vs.
----------------------AMIR--------------------
RAMIN-------MAJID------SHOJA-------MOM-
----------------------EZZI---------------------
---ALLAHYAR-------GHOLI---------GHAYEDI
------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------
vs.
----------------------AMIR--------------------
RAMIN-------MAJID------SHOJA-------MOM-
----------------------EZZI---------------------
--MEHRDAD-------GHOLI-----------AMIRI--
------------TAREMI--------SARDAR----------
Which one?????

None of the above.

----------------------???--------------------
-SADEGH---HOSSEINI------PAG-------MOM
--------------SAMAN---EZZI----------------
---JB-----------------------------------GHOLI--
-------------SARDAR--------TAREMI--------

Then Bring in Allahyar for sardar around 65'

[tiesto]

None of the above.

----------------------???--------------------
-SADEGH---HOSSEINI------PAG-------MOM
--------------SAMAN---EZZI----------------
---JB-----------------------------------GHOLI--
-------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------

JB barely touched the ball this year
Hossini too old
PAG is out with injury I think

[The]

JB barely touched the ball this year
Hossini too old
PAG is out with injury I think

Majid Hosseini I meant.

Didn't realize PAG was out for that long.

JB blind-folded with one leg missing is still one of the best players we have.

[inarsenewetrust]

None of the above.

----------------------???--------------------
-SADEGH---HOSSEINI------PAG-------MOM
--------------SAMAN---EZZI----------------
---JB-----------------------------------GHOLI--
-------------SARDAR--------TAREMI--------

Then Bring in Allahyar for sardar around 65'

ghoddos plays in a midfield three for brentford, not a 2. one CDM and another b2b player is next to him. This lineup will leave us super short in midfield considering iraq and bahrain will pack many guys in there and try to make game highly physical/ugly/many second balls, etc. Dont think ghoddos alone next to saeid can cover the amount of ground required in that system, which is also why you would never see him play for brentford in a midfield two. In many instances he is even right under the striker for them, something that he definitely could not do in this system.

Keep in mind Saeid is not a rangy CDM (like kante for ex), but has strong defensive skills that he shows often right on top of the backline. Recovery speed of their partnership in any type of transition situation will be next to zero. In a 3 ghoddos inclusion in the midfield is perfect though.

Also Allahyar imo is a much worthy sub for ARJ than sardar whose fitness in the past couple years has grown leaps and bounds. I dont think ARJ has completed a full 90 for years now and if he has it was immediately followed by injury, so we have to be realistic with his minutes in TM too.

[Ostad_Goosfand]

Realistically this is the lineup we will play against Bahrain/Iraq (assuming everyone is healthy). Listed here as a 4-2-2-2 but can also be 4-2-3-1 with Amiri in the more CAM position. Ghoddos would likely sub in for Amiri if we need a goal or to be more offensive.

----------------------Beiro--------------------
-SADEGH---Kanaani------PAG-------MOM
--------------Nourollahi---EZZI----------------
---GHOLI-----------------------------------AMIRI--
-------------TAREMI--------SARDAR--------

[sedee91]

I love how when fifa tweets a happy bday to CQ they put an iran flag next to his name (I know they’re talking about his record in Iran but it’s still noteworthy IMO) - the man is simply a true Irooni

https://twitter.com/fifaworldcup/sta...315035648?s=21

In my opinion, we should reconsider bringing him back to TM.

[Futbaldoost]

If Azizi Khadem, the newly elected IFF peresident, is able to pull off hosting of the remaining WC 2022 qualifying Group C matches by Iran, it will be a great start for him. I watched parts of his interview with Misaghi. Overall, I found it positive. Winning against Bahrain will not be easy since the tiny island nation has had a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign (according to Varzesh3) and Sheikh Salman the AFC president is one of their royal princes. It sounds Iraq is out of contention due to security issues. Cambodia and Hong Kong were never in it in the first place. So it is now a contest between Iran and Bahrain. Iran's pros are facilities (compared to Bahrain) and the fact that Iran was supposed to have three home matches. Iran's cons are lack of management prowess in the country (the package for hosting is due this Friday and IFF has not sent it yet) including management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bahrain's pros are seemingly better COVID-19 management and a big "party" in Salman. IMHO, Bahrain has the upper hand. We are the underdogs! Let's see if Azizi Khadem has any tricks in his bag. I am not betting on it yet the unknown about him is the only positive here.

Go TM!

[PSGman#19]

Rumor of friendly against Qatar in.. Ireland

[Futbaldoost]

IFF submitted the official letter to host the remaining Group C matches earlier today. They emphasized on adherence to COVID-19 protocols and Iran's capabilities. I hope they don't think that letter will do it and now sit and wait. Submitting the official letter is just the formal part. They have to lobby hard behind the scenes and leave no stones unturned. They could also do vaccination of anyone who comes in close contact with the visiting teams, this includes, airport personnel, hotel personnel, bus drivers, training facility workers and so on. I hope for once they go above and beyond. If anyone here has any contacts with IFF, suggest the support staff vaccination idea to them. We shall see. Here is the link: http://ffiri.ir/fa/news/7535/%D8%A7%...A9%D8%B1%D8%AF

Go TM!

[Nokhodi]

Rumor of friendly against Qatar in.. Ireland

Its not the other way around?
Seems very odd to go all the way to Ireland when Qatar has been able to handle COVID-19 era football very well so far.