As for Emo, it was a bit of an impulse “Cockerill Quintana best player in Asia” style comment – but – in Asia itself, it’s conditions, its physical requirements, there wouldn’t be a player whose engines work as tirelessly. When others flounder, his ever-improved technique makes him very comfortable getting forward. His ability to play direct, and added temperament on the ball in recent years makes him a professional that adds another layer to the range of players on show in Asia.

Astute tactical analysis about our best line-up, although going with one striker on the bench could be a problem if kennedy got injured (i know we could move harry there, but still it’d be better to have djite as cover).

One final thing, re: “Brett Emerton. Is there a better player in Asia?” I am wondering your thoughts on this. Because mine are, “yes, quite a few”!!!

Cahill is a genius, no doubt. Great to see that jesus isn’t just the tall bloke to go for the headers, which is what you hear a lot of ppl say, that pass to Emmo was brilliant.

They look like they can be a much better side than 06, you’re right, Pim is the man!

I think most of the credit sould go to Pim. He doesn’t pick the team to revolve around individuals, he picks individuals that contribute to his team. I think that is the big issue with football in Australia. Under Arnie we were a shambles, under Pim these so called “lesser” players that couldn’t cut it for Arnie look like world beaters and we suddenly have something we’ve never really had. DEPTH in ‘most’ positions.