heart_fan10 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Melbourne Heart in market for marquee signing after Lucas Neill miss MELBOURNE Heart, gazumped by Sydney FC on the Lucas Neill deal, has vowed to sign a marquee player for next season as it tries to lift crowds. Heart's $2.6 million wage bill is one of the lowest in the league but coach John Aloisi will be given an increased war chest for next season. Chairman Peter Sidwell said Heart was on track to break even in its third year in the A-League, aided by the recent sales of Aziz Behich (Bursaspor) and Michael Marrone (Shanghai Shenxin) which netted the club about $750,000. "We anticipate picking up somebody appropriate for the club to move forward. We haven't identified anyone yet but the player will pick himself when we find the right one," Sidwell said. "We'll look even more aggressively than before about trying to get a player or players that will make a demonstrative difference. "We're going along really well. We've got a solid financial base now as a result of some hard work over the last three years. "The perception that the club is struggling is absolutely wrong." Sidwell defended the club's selling policy, which has been criticised by Heart fans. The club also sold Brendan Hamill (Seongnam), Curtis Good (Newcastle United) and Eli Babalj, although the latter has since returned from Red Star Belgrade. He said Heart had tried to retain Behich until the end of the season, but Turkish club Bursaspor was keen to take him immediately and a clause in his contract made it impossible for Heart to stand in his way. "Selling players hasn't been of intent," Sidwell said. "We protested as hard as we could, as long as we could (on Behich). Unfortunately sometimes contractually you have to let players go because of what's called the 'break' clause and they're young boys who are wanting to realise their dreams. "It's a difficult balance at times . . . we understand it's about winning silverware, not about the necessary bank balance. "We've had some abnormal incomes this year because of player transfers and that's been bittersweet for us because the kids we've lost, we would've liked to keep." Edited February 18, 2013 by heart_fan10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 finally looks like the time has come for us to sign a marquee. Bresciano seems the obvious choice imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nothing will come of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranerz21 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 "It's a difficult balance at times . . . we understand it's about winning silverware, not about the necessary bank balance. If we want to win silverware then i personally think the club needs a major change in the football department and that may be tapping some players and staff on the shoulder 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 But since we're fantasizing, we should sign two marquees, an Australian and a foreigner. Bresciano and Lampard. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Joseph Barton. Don't know why we would consider anyone else to be honest. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I wanted Bresc for s2 but really doubt he's the right fit. Would rather a younger version or an o/s player. It's nice to be getting socceroos but I'd rather it not delve more into an old boys club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yassin Mikari for that CB position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Louis Saha please. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Player maker would be more practical.. Frank Lampard? Let a man dream. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Giorgos karagounis! Still a quality player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 As far as team success goes, I'd rather the money be spent on training facilities, and spending a little more across the list to get better players but understand that growth will require a certain type of name player to attract the casual fan who may become a regular fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDaGroza Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Adrian mutu? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Agree Karagounis and bresciano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellum Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Bresc. If not then another quality attacking mid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja 27 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Bresciano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Does Aloisi ever refer to a marquee player? Is it posturing after being rejected by Neill and the failed Grella experiement? We've had 3 years of European connections with JVS and Socceroos with Aloisi. So far no one of note really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Agree Karagounis and bresciano Yes to Bresciano. Definitely no to Karagounis - the only thing he's good at is falling like a sack of shit convincingly enough to get a foul rewarded every time! If you're gonna go Greek, Charisteas is a free agent and he's famous for scoring Greece's "THAT" goal in the Euro 2004 final Can Aloisi handle another player on his team having scored a "THAT" type of goal too? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Con Boutsianis - "One Kick, One Goal" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 why do people want bresciano so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 How are we going to get Bresciano when he is only one year into a 3 year contract. I'm assuming the transfer fee would be way more than we could afford! I also think this article is just the club thinking, oh crap, everything has been going wrong lately, we better tell the fans something to keep them happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Don't be cynical folks. Take Sidwell at his word. He's a decent bloke and makes himself available to the fans, and the club is listening to and hearing its fans and is adjusting its thinking accordingly. Keep the faith. Edited February 18, 2013 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 It's going to be an AM to get rid of Fred and to teach Klamar and it will be someone who it's very well known in Australia. I would suggest someone who would attract people to not only the club but the game too. I don't really want him but that's Cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Francesco Totti 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 And fuckin drogba has been whoreing all over the place At the monebt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 How are we going to get Bresciano when he is only one year into a 3 year contract. I'm assuming the transfer fee would be way more than we could afford! I also think this article is just the club thinking, oh crap, everything has been going wrong lately, we better tell the fans something to keep them happy. I thought he's into his second year of a two year contract That's why I've been gunning for him...plus, he's still awesome!! And he scored THAT goal in 2005, Aloisi scored THAT penalty, it'd be a match made in heaven! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would love Bresc. But don't want to get my hopes up. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Pirlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Our team needs more bearded warriors. Therefore, Andrea Pirlo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Frank Lampard would be perfect, still premier league quality and sells shirts. So would be great on and off the pitch. Would happily see him on 3-5m as I think he'd have a Larger impact than ADP and could help transform many perceptions of our club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't know too much about Lampard as a character, and so I will make a comment. He is still playing and scoring and has seems to have a great relationship with the supporters and other players demonstrating leadership and commitment to the club which appears to want to freeze him out. The type of character I would like to see in our marquee man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) I can't possibly imagine an international like frank coming to the a-league let alone Heart just over 12 months out from a world cup. Edited February 18, 2013 by HeartinHobart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I can't possibly imagine an international like frank coming to the a-league let alone Heart just over 12 months out from a world cup. the world cup is going to determine who can and wont come to the a-leaque IMO so maybe no to pirlo frank and brec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Are their any realistic posibilities out there that Heart could fetch for next season? Think the board need to do something asap as they are starting to lose confidence from their supporters. Personally I think Lampard is very unrealistic as he is still scoring and playing well in the epl, maybe in 2 or 3 years but not at the moment. I thought Ronaldinho would of been absolutley brilliant, but that ship has sailed. But someone similar to him would him ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would like a quality player that will help to increase attendances. The bar for Marquees has been lifted by the signings of Alessandro del Piero and Shinji Ono. Bresciano is not even a guaranteed Socceroos starter now, so does not qualify as a Marquee signing for me. Brett Holman fits the bill. Someone who has plenty of football left in them. What about Frank Lampard? He's still playing well for Chelsea even though he appears to be on the outer there with Management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would like a quality player that will help to increase attendances. The bar for Marquees has been lifted by the signings of Alessandro del Piero and Shinji Ono. Bresciano is not even a guaranteed Socceroos starter now, so does not qualify as a Marquee signing for me. Brett Holman fits the bill. Someone who has plenty of football left in them. What about Frank Lampard? He's still playing well for Chelsea even though he appears to be on the outer there with Management. no way in the world frank would come yet. still plays top football and WILL be playing for a big club if he leaves chelsea. Holman is no way a marquee. at all IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would prefer a fit, young and improving Eli Babalj as an Australian marquee to someone like Bresciano who is on the way down. If we are able to keep Eli Babalj for a few more years he could become an absolute sensation in the A League. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would like a quality player that will help to increase attendances. The bar for Marquees has been lifted by the signings of Alessandro del Piero and Shinji Ono. Bresciano is not even a guaranteed Socceroos starter now, so does not qualify as a Marquee signing for me. Brett Holman fits the bill. Someone who has plenty of football left in them. What about Frank Lampard? He's still playing well for Chelsea even though he appears to be on the outer there with Management. no way in the world frank would come yet. still plays top football and WILL be playing for a big club if he leaves chelsea. Holman is no way a marquee. at all IMO. Depends what Frank Lampard's asking price is. Overseas attitudes towards the A League have changed since Alessandro del Piero came here. Holman is a regular starter in the national team and a goal scorer. Just went to the wrong EPL club in a relegation battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Is Nakamura still playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Our team needs more bearded warriors. Therefore, Andrea Pirlo. Lack of beards in team is distressing, definitely needs improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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