Crossbar: Everybody wants a piece of the A-League

Have you ever had that moment when you've just smiled and thought, "We've done it" 

Well I had that moment late on Friday night after watching a brilliant half of football, then jumping into the car and hearing that David Beckham could be on his way to the A-League. 

The competition has it all right now, plenty of goals, genuine superstars, crowds and even some 'original' songs from the terraces. (but we still have that god awful Perth goalkeeper chant)

Del Piero did it again on Saturday night but it wasn't enough to drag the hapless Sydney over the line and they are in real danger of missing the finals as early as it is.

These snuck under the Crossbar and into The Sack (Likes)

1.  Western Sydney's win in Perth. Down to ten for over a half, was ugly, but effective

2. 1st Half Victory vs Mariners. Enthralling football

3. Jeronimo, flying under the radar, banging in the goals. Stiff not to be credited with one against Heart, so kudos to MRP for fixing it so he was.

4. Victory fans singing Nabbout, Nabbout, Nabbout is on fire. To the tune of the roof is on fire. Beats the hell out of the usual 'player x you are the love of my life' or player z to the tune of baby give it up.

5. Daniel McBreen. On fire. Again. Although this week 'defender'  Petar Franjic made him look a little better than he is.

6. Marco Rojas. What. A. Talent. The Kiwi Messi was awesome on Friday night.

7. Berisha vs Booschaart. Doing it old skool. Shake hands before the game, kick the shins out of each other during the game, shake hands after the game. Good Old Fashioned Football. 

8. Jeremy Brockie.

9. The Socceroos.

10. Michael Bridges' red and Blue Mo. @Ryans_Rovers 


What went over the Crossbar (Dislikes)  

1. Sydney. I don't mean to kick a team when its down. But gee whizz, the Sky Blues are just awful at defending right now.

2. Petulant time wasting. Annoys the hell out of me. So glad Patty Z and Ante Covic got cards for it over the weekend.

3. Internet connections at games, makes it impossible to tweet @Fosmakesence

Things we learned: 

David Beckham might be on his way down under. Will put bums on seats for the first home game, but the novelty is wearing thin.

Things we already knew:

Wellington make it very hard for punters.

Things we could change if we had superpowers

Clubs should have had a decent crack at getting these real 'Marquee' players a long time ago.

Hero of the week:

Robbie Cornthwaite. Yeah, we're all still shaking our head still too.

Villain of the week:

Holger Osiek. Mark Schwarzer in goal for a friendly! Why?

Player to watch:

Aaron Mooy. Tireless, skilful and still young. Good move coming back home.

This week's prediction:

1. David Beckham will dominate the headlines

2. Sydney will employ a coach that won't be Alex Ferguson so the fan forums will go into meltdown.

Last week's predictions:

1. Over 30,000 at Etihad to see Victory v Mariners.  TERRIBLE CALL

2. Adelaide vs Melbourne Heart will be intriguing.  NO, NOT REALLY

3. David Gallop will have a very uneventful first week in the job.  I GUESS WE WERE RIGHT

Worth a punt:
Nought.