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Thought he played fairly well tonight whilst still showing exactly why he is not a fit in our current midfield. Really hope he does well at the Wanderers, that scissor kick goal would've been something special. Would like to see him treated with respect when he comes visiting AAMI Park in Feb. Polite applause during team announcement pre-game, maybe a quick Nicky Kalmar chant, and then business as usual. I understand he is hardly a club legend, but he did his bit for the club over 5 seasons. If I see anyone booing him during the game (ala Garcia the cunt) then I will definitely give them a massive serve. Forced out of the club and still did them a favour by mutually terminating his contract to free up cap space.

This. I don't see cardiff's fans bending over to be fucked by tan, nor should we. It's bad enough we're using the red & white as a clash kit, as opposed to an away kit as its been promoted. I feel ill every time the "c'mon you boys in white" chant is sung.

I'm not convinced that we will see the sky blue/white/red/white supporters' scarf again after the current batch sells out. IMO it's a one-off to placate the "keep-the-red-and-white" fans. If anything, IMO we're going to see more of that dreaded dark blue, which I can't stand. That's why I bought two of the scarves. Those plus my treasured r&w Heart scarves on the top shelf of the wardrobe will last me out! I don't see red being used again much at all, despite the willingness of supporters to embrace the Manchester City blue. As has been mentioned on this forum CFG have no regard for existing supporters. All the red on advertising, the red on the membership sign up page along with the "Heart of the City" slogan appear to just have been bait to keep the current supporter base happy whilst everything was changed. Typical corporate behaviour, but not really that of a club. We will see next season, but as Cadete has pointed out, CFG are only interested in blue, blue and more blue. Perhaps the red and white away strip will stay as Man City have used the red and black. Apart from that, hats, scarves, polo's etc. will all be blue. I would like to see supporters build their own arsenal of apparel based on the badge. Despite the "Keep the red and white" campaign, a lot of supporters appear to have jumped into the CFG stream and floated along. If there is any chance of retaining even the red, white and blue, it will have to be supporter led. Otherwise it will be pale blue and white, and "Melbourne's pale, baby blue and white" doesn't provoke a lot of passion in me.

Who cares whether it's to promote Man City or not. Let's just win some silverware and I'm happy for them to promote Man City via Melbourne City. They don't have a gun to your head to support Man City.

Well if they have any more long term injuries, I'd expect them to continue him on as an injury replacement. I have a feeling they plan to get rid of a player from their list though and then register Kalmar. Anyway, he had a decent game, nothing spectacular. WSW can't really complain, not like the rest of the team is playing better plus it was only hs first game. So looks like it's worked out well for everyone, we free up some space in the roster/cap, Kalmar gets playing time, WSW get a player they will probably use a fair bit.

Tbh i was happy when he wasn't allowed to play with us for 10 games, just seeing what Villa did to the team was enough to put me off this whole guest stint idea. Yes i know hes one of the biggest players in the world but i don't really give a shit about getting a photo or whatever with him, i'm interested in whats best for the team, and after seeing what happened with villa, i'd rather just go with the players we have signed for the whole season. At the end of the day coffy with hoffy> Guest stints.

fuck city, fuck new york

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We have to realise that if a decision comes down to the interests of Manchester versus New York or Melbourne then of course the decision will go Manchester's way. That's where the money will be made for CFG, that's where the returns on investment will be made, that's where the overwhelming majority of public interest is. Once Lampard made an impact in Manchester then this decision was always likely to go against New York - Pellegrini has been telegraphing it for weeks. It was different, however, with Villa. Yes we are the smaller club, but we are are already playing in our league whereas NYC won't kick a ball for another three months or so. I don't believe NYC needed Villa back there at all. So we were shafted, and it has put the media and the public offside with us for no valid reason.

I am in the same boat. The fact that we didn't sign any proper fullbacks before the beginning of the season still baffles me.

Heart era: "The salary cap is a great idea!" City era: "The salary cap is shit farken"

I'm not convinced that we will see the sky blue/white/red/white supporters' scarf again after the current batch sells out. IMO it's a one-off to placate the "keep-the-red-and-white" fans. If anything, IMO we're going to see more of that dreaded dark blue, which I can't stand. That's why I bought two of the scarves. Those plus my treasured r&w Heart scarves on the top shelf of the wardrobe will last me out!

Once most talented players are too old for the Youth squad due to FFA mandated small senior squad sizes A League clubs have to release the players. So stuffed up because of FFA restrictions.

Fuck finals. I want the Premier's Plate.

Where would they be? Wellington looks like a good football city with fantastic supporters. Can't really think of another Australian city that is currently screaming out to be represented in the A-League.

I'd trade Ramsay for a pack of twisties

I think that Sidwell et al and CFG have something in common, they both make mistakes. There are also differences though: CFG have the football experience and the money and the will to not make the same mistakes over and over. I expect them to learn how to manage a stable of football clubs/franchises over the next few years. Here we have a franchise model not a club so our relationship to the owners is as customers but any business that doesn't listen to its customers is heading for disaster so we aren't without influence in telling them what we want and how to correct mistakes.

With their reputation, surely they could have worded that better or gave it some context beforehand.

This. Why do some people look back on the past with such rose coloured glasses? Makes me sick thinking how long JA was allowed to stay on as manager, not to mention one million other things that were fucked with the club. But hey, at least we got to wear red shirts!It baffles me also. I can understand how some are annoyed with the villa situation. But as I see it our club is starting to hit some good form, our young players are playing well. Our marquee scored a hat trick for his debut as a starter. Paartalu is starting to regain fitness and a league form. Mooy is playing out of his skin. If all goes well we will have a big man target soon in the form of Jesus. The whole guest/ loan player seems to be one big mess but the new players we have gained over the off season are starting to look real good. Yes, agreed about the guest situation, but at least Villa playing merely four games was better than Beckham, Ronaldinho, Holt etc etc playing for us in Scott Munn's media circus fantasy land. Quite right, When villa left after four games I was annoyed then. Now I don't think twice about it. I'm not saying our team is perfect at the moment and there are still some quite large holes to fill but in most part our team looks promising.

This. Why do some people look back on the past with such rose coloured glasses? Makes me sick thinking how long JA was allowed to stay on as manager, not to mention one million other things that were fucked with the club. But hey, at least we got to wear red shirts! It baffles me also. I can understand how some are annoyed with the villa situation. But as I see it our club is starting to hit some good form, our young players are playing well. Our marquee scored a hat trick for his debut as a starter. Paartalu is starting to regain fitness and a league form. Mooy is playing out of his skin. If all goes well we will have a big man target soon in the form of Jesus. The whole guest/ loan player seems to be one big mess but the new players we have gained over the off season are starting to look real good.

This. Why do some people look back on the past with such rose coloured glasses? Makes me sick thinking how long JA was allowed to stay on as manager, not to mention one million other things that were fucked with the club. But hey, at least we got to wear red shirts! Sorry but your username is RedAndWhitePride........

This. Why do some people look back on the past with such rose coloured glasses? Makes me sick thinking how long JA was allowed to stay on as manager, not to mention one million other things that were fucked with the club. But hey, at least we got to wear red shirts!

My mum knitted my son a red an white scarf.

Is it the cattle or is it the coaching? Stubbins and Moss are relatively new at this level and maybe its them (without forgetting the off-field woes of both those clubs). Arnold started well but injury has shown that their depth isn't great plus some of the players that are expected to step (eg Ibini) are not. WSW heavy duty has left them flat plus the loss of players to international duties. And at City we have all experienced all of these woes. We're playing with a couple players up front that can't even lead the scoring for the club and three youth players debuting their first season yet we managed to win. Arnold's depth is ridiculous especially up front, no excuses for them not scoring. We're finding out if Arnold can actually manage a team where he doesn't have the level of players he wants.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=722340107861672 I like how he didn't really try to get over the fence. Just made it look like he sorta wanted to

Here's hoping they don't win another game. Ever.

If I ever need help falling asleep, I'm just going to watch the replay of this game.

Going through this thread has peaked some interest in me, some really awesome creations, not really interested in playing the game but the idea and creation of stadiums and fans appeals to me. Any tips on starting out, getting terraces/fans/teams.

Honestly what did he expect NYCFC to be? Its not like it was an old club rebranded. The only way Melbourne City is different from NYCFC is that we are further down the pecking order. At this point in time yes, though alot of people chose to follow Heart for various reasons. The club changed when it was bought out and rebranded. The ongoing arguments on here show that the club has changed. With NYCFC I cannot see how this guy has jumped on board and not expected it to be what it is.

We are the family dog that sleeps outside in the kennel

I have always felt that the league needs to grow together. The salary cap must continually increase which allows for clubs to have a bit more freedom etc. I believe the salary cap must still exist as the league just would not work with some teams being so much stronger than others (we know its already the case off-field). It was one contributing factor to the demise of the NSL. Teams would run stagnant for several years with little progress. I also want to see squad sizes increased with clubs forced to have a few players under the age of 20 as senior contracted players.

http://nycfcforums.com/index.php?threads/mcfc-confirms-lampard-staying-in-manchester-for-the-season.1802/

The beat leagues in the world also have the richest clubs in thw world And are from countries where football is the undisputed number 1 sport.

The beat leagues in the world also have the richest clubs in thw world

Fhackett.

I'd imagine Mooy would already be in the upper pay bracket within the salary cap he's not going to make a sideways move to another A-league club. His next move will probably be to Europe

Hopefully some nice hoodies for winter like the man city ones

What a pity FFA's ridiculously low salary cap means we can't sign up Aaron Mooy to a long term deal where we can actually pay him true "market value" based on the quality he has shown us this season.

Now New York City have been short changed because Lampard is starring in the EPL for Manchester City. If Lampard was going to play another season in the EPL, then what the hell is he doing moving from Chelsea to Manchester City for that season when he was a Chelsea legend and still wanted by Chelsea? Chelsea supporters applauded him when Manchester City played Chelsea. I wonder if they are going to be so generous next time this season.

Mate would be a lot better if he strengthened up a bit. He is pushed off the ball too easily and gets brushed off when he goes in to tackle. Still worthy of a spot on the squad list IMO.

I spoke to the lady at the merchandise stand after the Perth game. No more away shirts . Supporter's scarves are almost out as well. Apparently next home game will be their end. Plenty of sky blue stuff though... I passed.

Still in favour of no walk out song - except that from the supporters.

From the pits of hell, where they originally came from. It's also where kappas head office is

I heard that Unbelievable

par-ta-luu, hey

There's only two keepers in the league worse than Redders and that's Jamie Young and Ben Kennedy. I will cry if we get Kennedy

A nice contract payout would make a good birthday present

The old NSL was not salary capped and lasted 27 seasons. Clubs came and went. the A-League format has proved more successful (bigger membership base, attendances and broadcast audiences) and yet the clubs are still not breaking even. I can't see how a return to the NSL format can improve the standard.

Agree, but I do like to see Popa being offered (it shows signs of recognition to an Aussie) and he accepted it. It will be huge for Australian football in general to see an Aussie managing an EPL club. Opp like this seldom arrives, as normally EPL clubs would look in other parts of Europe or even South America. Imagine if he did managed to turn things around, the legacy and the perception on Aussie managers will change.

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