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While it is widely known that Aston Villa is keen in selling him, Ross' aren't allowed to play in another English club due to the third club rule. His other option is to play in MLS where it has been reported that several clubs are after him, LA Galaxy, Orlando City and Colorado Rapids are all interested in bringing him to play football in the United States ahead of their new season. Stiff competition out there to get him. Hope CFG is doing all they can,

Insipid

"Tottenham Hotspur’s players will receive a £2 million bonus to share between them as a reward for qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League. The Times has learnt that the club’s Champions League players’ pool is worth a total of £7.5 million for winning the competition, with the size of the payments increasing the further they progress. Tottenham’s success in reaching the last 16, which was achieved as a result of Wednesday’s historic victory over Real Madrid at Wembley, has triggered the first bonus payment. Every player who has featured in the Champions League this season is entitled to a share of the £2 million, which averages out at £105,000 a man, although the exact size of the payment is determined by their number of appearances." - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/2m-bonus-for-tottenham-hotspur-players-73q9gd7rp Shrewed arrangement made by Levy .. as it should be as this is how the real world operates, performance-based pay. Unfortunately, this is not how many clubs operate and so we have to constantly battle with others for good players.

Think I came 3 times during that match

can't wait for the next game to start.. playing against Liverpool will always be hard... we need to have to go at them as the defence is still shaky but they have good players going forward anyway, ICYMI: this is will be an interesting read as the author was given exclusive access to Poch and players .. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-New-World-Inside-Pochettinos/dp/1409157717 Main topic discussed in the book is Poch's managerial style and some topics include events leading up Kyle Walker's departure.. Interesting read I'd say

Thought I would share this considering he did score a goal for us over the weekend and I think it could work: For us, my suggestion will be: Oh he will score another (switch from five hundred in the vid) goal Oh he will score another goal Ross McCormack Ross McCormack Ta te then x 5 Repeat

Well said.. time to let go of the past but never forget our humble beginning and I am pretty sure CFG has the same view otherwise, why would they include our heart logo in our new crest?. Man Utd is a case in point, when it was founded, it was called Newton Heath LYR Football Club back in 1878. To me, it is normal for a club to evolve and change its name, crest etc to suit their needs and we should embrace it and at the same time, be proud of our history. All this 'identity crisis' bullshit is just the media playing mind games to discredit a club. Just look forward to the time when we become successful. What I am looking forward to is to see our young players move up the ranks and eventually playing in the big clubs in Europe. Because they now have a pathway to do that through CFG. I still watch in awe of Aaron Mooy rubbing shoulders in EPL with the likes of Hazard, Coutinho, Aguero etc. I love pointing it out to non-football people that this guy used to play for us because I am proud of it! Haters will be haters! Let them be. For us fans, let us just enjoy the ride!

Exactly.. who can forget his run in with Booschart... he is a disgrace in my view. To think that he is going to be an Aussie pretty soon, surely he fails the character test..

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blog/2017/02/09/why-did-berisha-provocateur-go-unpunished

Can he defend?

this guy. why the fuck we signed him at the first place is beyond me... get the fuck out of my club you useless spud!

Not sure how true it is but he is off to Incheon United

20 biggest Sporting stadiums reveal http://www.news.com.au/sport/american-sports/nba/the-20-biggest-sport-stadiums-in-the-world-ranked-by-current-capacity/news-story/80518908e2555e277565b87fd019e462

Looking forward to get punished in the dying minutes of the game.. again.. If we win.. we win

Keep Colazo .. fuck Rose off

A-League clubs are fuming with the FFA over a poorly timed Olyroos tour of Hong Kong DAVID DAVUTOVIC, Herald Sun 34 minutes ago Subscriber only FOOTBALL Federation Australia is on a collision course with A-League clubs, after a host of Olyroos were called up for a hastily arranged tour of Hong Kong in a fortnight. The squad has not been released, but the Herald Sun understands that Melbourne City winger Bruce Kamau, Perth Glory midfielder Brandon Wilson, Western Sydney defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis and Adelaide United full-back Ben Garuccio headline the in-form A-League players called up for the Lunar New Year Cup. WORLD CUP: WHY 48 TEAMS IS THE RIGHT CALL NEW COACH: MICHAEL VALKANIS IS ‘ONE OF THE BEST’ Ruon Tongyik (City), Jaushua Sotirio (Wanderers), Newcastle trio Devante Clut, Nicholas Cowburn and Lachlan Jackson and Central Coast pair Scott Galloway and Liam Rose are other regulars who look set to miss their clubs’ Round 17 fixtures. Brisbane Roar will lose attacker Brandon Borrello for the Western Sydney clash on January 28 and their Asian Champions League qualifier three days later. A-League clubs had no idea about the tournament until a month ago, before receiving letters from FFA requesting their players be released on Tuesday. Bruce Kamau in action for Melbourne City. Picture: Getty Images FFA last night declined to comment, but it appears A-League clubs may dig their heels in, fuming at the timing and lack of communication regarding the tournament. “It breaches FIFA statutes to require clubs to provide players outside of FIFA windows,’’ Adelaide United chairman Greg Griffin said. “If it was a game of any importance the clubs would generally give consideration to release our players. “This is a meaningless tournament where there is no benefit of any kind to Australian football. It’s an absolute farce that A-League players who are required by their clubs are being required to play when there is nothing on the line.’’ Players’ chief John Didulica said the players had been placed in a precarious position. “It’s always regrettable when we put players in a club versus country situation,’’ Didulica said. “The sooner we can respect FIFA international breaks then the easier it will be for all parties in working together constructively. “Every player always wants to play for their country.’’ Perth Glory could lose Brandon Wilson. The Olyroos, who are coached by Josep Gombau, are due to face K-League champions FC Seoul on January 28, with the final on January 31. Some players run the risk of missing their team’s Round 18 games too. The Lunar New Year Cup, which has run since the 1950s, was set to be scrapped after declining interest, but has been rekindled in recent months. Most of the Olyroos squad, including Kamau, Garuccio, Borrello and Galloway, will be ineligible for the Tokyo 2020. The qualifiers are unlikely to start until at least next year. FFA wants to use the tournament as a test run for the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in July. Melbourne Victory is believed to be the only Australian club without a player called up. MOOTED HONG KONG-BOUND OLYROOS SQUAD Lunar New Year Cup, Hong Kong (25 January — 1 February, 2017) Ben Garuccio*, Jordan O’Doherty, Daniel Margush (Adelaide United), Brandon Borrello* (Brisbane), Scott Galloway*, Liam Rose (Central Coast), Bruce Kamau*, Ruon Tongyik* (Melbourne City), Devante Clut*, Nicholas Cowburn*, Lachlan Jackson* (Newcastle Jets), Brandon Wilson, Jordan Thurtell* (Perth Glory), George Blackwood (Sydney FC), Jonathan Aspropotamitis, Jaushua Sotirio*, Mario Shabow (Western Sydney) *Ineligible (too old) for 2020 Olympics

Les Murray raised a few interesting points: http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blog/2017/01/11/upsides-and-downsides-48-team-world-cup

tbh..I am not that keen on Grant and defo could do better..

Seems likely: http://ghanasoccernet.com/ghana-coach-avram-grant-linked-to-melbournne-city-after-2017-afcon

It is Monday now.. where is the confirmation..?

If we don't get Popa, we can still get Pepa, only 36 .. a win rate of 44% is still better than JvS, and with any luck, he is related to Pepé .. lol

60 applicants just after a day JvS announced his resignation !.. Doubt that will be the case back in Heart days.. But not Pardew please.. no disrespect to him but we need someone better. Juande Ramos please.. as he has that Spanish connection..

Interesting read.. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/09/michael-valkanis-dressed-for-success-after-melbourne-city-coaching-debut

Don't shoot the messenger.... But personally I think he is not that good of a manager either..... although with AFC Champions League trophy, he may have a good argument http://outside90.com/sasa-ognenovski-melbourne-city-should-pursue-tony-popovic/

Who is with me to have JvS hand back his coaching licence...??