belaguttman Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) The other thing is, that tis his unambiguously the first signing we've made under the influence of Le Patron. If this is the type of player Mombaerts can get for us, long may he reign (although I wouldn't have minded if Bielsa had left Leeds to follow Susaeta here). 9 minutes ago, Harrison said: To say nothing of his ability to adapt to Australian football, at least he’s a proper La Liga player. Our first, since Aloisi (the player), although I'd rate Athletic above Osasuna (also a Basque club BTW) Edited January 16, 2020 by belaguttman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, belaguttman said: The other thing is, that tis his unambiguously the first signing we've made under the influence of Le Patron. If this is the type of player Mombaerts can get for us, long may he reign (although I wouldn't have minded if Bielsa had left Leeds to follow Susaeta here). Our first, since Aloisi (the player), although I'd rate Athletic above Osasuna (also a Basque club BTW) But remember that we wanted Susaeta back in July. So if we wanted him then, either we assume that Mombaerts had a say in the other signings or he didn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Tbh i think Petrillo is the main man when it comes to signings. No doubt the coaches etc have some input and might even make the final decision, but everything ive heard and read points to him being in the driver's seat in terms of the start to finish process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, bt50 said: Tbh i think Petrillo is the main man when it comes to signings. No doubt the coaches etc have some input and might even make the final decision, but everything ive heard and read points to him being in the driver's seat in terms of the start to finish process. Yep spot on. Petrillo is in charge of signings he is the classic Football director which all clubs have now. Managers say who they want but Petrillo is the one who shortlists and brokers the deal. Edited January 16, 2020 by CityBoyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Harrison said: But remember that we wanted Susaeta back in July. So if we wanted him then, either we assume that Mombaerts had a say in the other signings or he didn’t. True, but we've selected him now. I don't know whether was ahead of behind Rojas in the scouting list, but he's no journeyman. I can't imagine Petrillo signing a player that Mombaerts didn't want 14 minutes ago, Harrison said: But remember that we wanted Susaeta back in July. So if we wanted him then, either we assume that Mombaerts had a say in the other signings or he didn’t. He may have, but now that he's been here half a season, he understands the list that he has, and the list that he wants. If it was wazza, he'd be signing another CB Edited January 16, 2020 by belaguttman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, belaguttman said: True, but we've selected him now. I don't know whether was ahead of behind Rojas in the scouting list, but he's no journeyman. I can't imagine Petrillo signing a player that Mombaerts didn't want He may have, but now that he's been here half a season, he understands the list that he has, and the list that he wants. If it was wazza, he'd be signing another CB We sortve need a little bit of defensive cover lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Played 35 minutes in November + 60 minutes in October - please remember this when the pile-in starts after his first rusty game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Tommykins said: In a vague morning of google translating articles about him it looks like the relationship between him and Atheltic soured very quickly after he left. Eh, I mean it can't be that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, IssySG said: Eh, I mean it can't be that bad Yeah, from what I read he wanted to be a Bilbao player for life so was understandably disappointed when his time was up. ..the fact that he chose to play in Japan and now Australia so he would never play against his old side shows the respect he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) I guess people don't have a sense of humor on this forum and take shit too seriously Anyway, good signing from La Liga should provide opportunities for Jamie Edited January 16, 2020 by xXCiTyZeNXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said: I guess people don't have a sense of humor on this forum and take shit too seriously Anyway, good signing from La Liga should provide opportunities for Jamie A tip here mate... most people do have a sense of humour, but you may need to brush up on what being funny actually is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, rass said: A tip here mate... most people do have a sense of humour, but you may need to brush up on what being funny actually is.... Yeah I get bagging our players for being shit is pretty funny but having a bit of mucking and making a meme isn't. Being all like if u do that again your banned, cmon man have a bit of banter once in a few years. Edited January 16, 2020 by xXCiTyZeNXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said: Yeah I get bagging our players for being shit is pretty funny but having a bit of mucking and making a meme isn't. Being all like if u do that again your banned, cmon man have a bit of banter once in a few years. Rass never bags players and is always Mr reasonable, bagging players and club is my job! Edited January 16, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Rass never bags players and is always Mr reasonable, bagging players and club is my job! brilliant, i just bag idiots... oh, except for Caceres, I thought he was crap for us (twice). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Rass never bags players and is always Mr reasonable, bagging players and club is my job! Not really saying rass bags the players because we all do even me, I think Wales is a joke. But I point was the thing I made was a joke. Maybe it's because most people are older here but my uni mates and other mates found it funny. Let's just drop it. Nah but what a signing though Edited January 16, 2020 by xXCiTyZeNXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Missing_Moy said: We sortve need a little bit of defensive cover lol Yes, but with a limited list, it's always going to be a compromise. Spiranovich? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dezy94 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Wow what a signing. 500+ appearances in Spain and only 32 years of age. Hopefully he's a pacy winger who can cut inside and score, or at the very least deliver consistently better balls into the box than say Wales or Galloway. Big thumbs up to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Don't think the Facebook users quite understand the significance of acquiring this player. Bilbao is a pretty legit club and he has earned cult status for his commitment to that club his entire career. I'd say he is too good for the A-League from the pedigree he delivers on paper and we should embrace his presence at every game he appears in. He didn't have to come here and could be playing elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 It would've been better if he was from a proper, well known club in Spain like Barcelona or real Madrid but I guess he's ok 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: It would've been better if he was from a proper, well known club in Spain like Barcelona or real Madrid but I guess he's ok Yeah. Would have been nice to get Gareth Bale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 You're fucking kidding right? Fuken hell this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/exclusive-markel-susaetas-first-city-interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I haven’t watched all the interviews with him but do we know his contract situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, Mr MO said: I haven’t watched all the interviews with him but do we know his contract situation? Signed till the end of the year. I believe it is permanent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, haz said: Signed till the end of the year. I believe it is permanent. Well, season, but I think you meant that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Presumably, this is his audition for a marquee contract next season. He's here with his family so it's not just a temporary jaunt for a few months Edited January 17, 2020 by belaguttman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Presumably, this is his audition for a marquee contract next season. He's here with his family so it's not just a temporary gaunt for a few months Yep i got the impression he was very interested in staying long term if the shoe fits so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, bt50 said: Yep i got the impression he was very interested in staying long term if the shoe fits so to speak. Clearly, he's into restaurants. We might have OK tapas here, but nothing like the Bilbao Pintxos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Presumably, this is his audition for a marquee contract next season. He's here with his family so it's not just a temporary gaunt for a few months Yeah I thought that was interesting. Whereas some players that were here for the season didn’t bring their families. Anyway, I think you’re right, it’s a smart thing to do for player and Club. Let’s see if he lives up to the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, belaguttman said: Presumably, this is his audition for a marquee contract next season. He's here with his family so it's not just a temporary jaunt for a few months Given his pedigree I’d say we (the club, the supporters, the city) are the ones doing the auditioning. Lets make him welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 He's under $300k on fantasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, haz said: He's under $300k on fantasy I’d say if we keep him we would need marquee wages would have been on decent coin in Japan and Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: I’d say if we keep him we would need marquee wages would have been on decent coin in Japan and Spain I meant he only costs $300k on Sportsdeck fantasy league haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Today is going to be the first game, of many, that my Basque boy will shine. Edited January 17, 2020 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 6 hours ago, haz said: Today is going to be the first game, of many, that my Basque boy will shine. Looking forward to seeing him replace Wales after he misses three sitters and sends 5 crosses out for a goal kick. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Wales will score a hat trick in a wakeup call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Played only a few minutes and barely had any time to do anything, but that ball to JMac was an absolute peach and should have easily been a goal. Off to a solid start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Why wasn't he given 15 to 20 minutes? One opportunity to show something and he laid it on a plate for JMac, who should have had a second. I would probably play him behind Jmac to begin with in the next game. We need someone who can create in the midfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, silva10 said: Why wasn't he given 15 to 20 minutes? One opportunity to show something and he laid it on a plate for JMac, who should have had a second. I would probably play him behind Jmac to begin with in the next game. We need someone who can create in the midfield. Judging by his movement he's about 50% fit at this stage. If he had 15-20 minutes he would have gassed about 10 minutes in and potentially injured himself. Interestingly overseas players usually comment how players just run run run here often without thinking. Markel already showed an brief example of how a player knows when to run and when not to run. Compared to our players who look like dogs chasing their own tails sometimes. Edited January 18, 2020 by n i k o 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 10 hours ago, silva10 said: Why wasn't he given 15 to 20 minutes? One opportunity to show something and he laid it on a plate for JMac, who should have had a second. I would probably play him behind Jmac to begin with in the next game. We need someone who can create in the midfield. Looked unfit to me, not only as a footballer but as a person generally. "Pale and wan" is the expression I would use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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