AlexDaGroza Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Well, we don't actually have to have one. Put the dollars we save there to the international spot and get an even better player there? Generally your only as strong as your weakest link. In football this may not always be the case. However having quality across the board would be preferred. The more marquee tiered players we have the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Would be an excellent signing for us. ...if he remained uninjured. There's little point signing a key striker, a position where we have struggled in the last 2 years, and have him miss large parts of the season with a chronic injury That is a concern but the lighter A League game load should help with his injury issues... it def has helped others in the past like Moneybags Garcia. He'd be playing 7 less games over the course of the season. Hardly a lighter game load. The J-League is 34 games spread across 9 months. A-League is 27 games across 6 months. Don't see your point here at all. Given one of the most significant factors for on going injuries is back to back seasons especially with world/ asian cup coming up the a league with its notoriously long off season can be easier on the body as it allows more time for surgery / recovery over the off season. Add to that the fact we play once a week and I'd suggested it is a lighter load and he does have a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'd suggest that it is inadvisable to generalize about back injuries. We don't know the nature of Kennedy's condition(s), and therefore it is unwise to make a prognosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'd suggest that it is inadvisable to generalize about back injuries. We don't know the nature of Kennedy's condition(s), and therefore it is unwise to make a prognosis. True, but we can see that it's a long-term injury that has to be carefully managed, and that there are some restrictions on his availability as a result of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 There are a few clinics in Belgium and Germany that many big European clubs use when they need to get a player fit from naggling injuries.. They charge the moon but they got an excellent track record. They will keep a player for months though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Play tando up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Postecoglou said of Kennedy's World Cup squad omission earlier today: “Josh was a question of timing; he was due to play yesterday but pulled up sore with his back. Speaking with the medical team, it could have been one week or two. With too much uncertainty we had to make a decision.” http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/socceroos-coach-ange-postecoglou-shares-tom-rogic-and-josh-kennedys-disappointment-at-being-cut-over-injuries/story-fnkjbhv0-1226942313385 So the medical team judge Kennedy's injury to probably be very short-term. Meaning up all Kennedy's back isn't much of a problem at all, and he was just very very unlucky to have his few weeks back injury when the once every 4 years World Cup rolled around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 20+ goals next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 20+ goals next season Care to put your money where your mouth is on this one? If we sign Kennedy, name your price and I guarantee he would not score over 11.5 goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 He is good for 15. But not now that Villa will play 10 games for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 What is the Hal goals in a season record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just thinking back to those games mid season where JVS played a 4-4-2 lineup with a rotating diamond midfield. Imagine if we had Kennedy and Villa together compared to the Kewell/Rambo or Willo/Rambo combination we had? So many miles ahead it beggars belief even with multiple spots yet to be filled. Let's hope the club is pushing hard for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 What is the Hal goals in a season record? 19 goals - Smeltz and Berisha in 2009/10 and 2011/12 respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 If you mean most goals by a team in a season then it's Brisbane Roar with 58 in 2010/11 in 30 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Individual goals. Thanks Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 So all David Villa needs is an average of 2 a game and he's got it in the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofthecity Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 So we have the cross now all we need is Jesus! *gets struck by lightning* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) 20+ goals next seasonCare to put your money where your mouth is on this one? If we sign Kennedy, name your price and I guarantee he would not score over 11.5 goals.I'd take you up on this if he signs for us for the full season (as it's been reported he might come at the end of the J-League season). Let's see what happens then we can talk. Edited June 7, 2014 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 20+ goals next season Care to put your money where your mouth is on this one? If we sign Kennedy, name your price and I guarantee he would not score over 11.5 goals. This "guarantee" got me thinking - on what basis would someone make it? Reckon Kennedy would have to take a lot of care crossing the road if he got to 11 goals! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 ... read this on Twitter yesterday ... " 12/06/2014 1:40 pm Saw Josh Kennedy dropping kid off at school in camberwell today. Looks like he's signing on at @MelbourneCity. @FOXSportsNews @adampeacock3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well might not mean anything, his wife plays basketball in Melbourne. So unless there is something else that poster saw and didnt say....? But FWIW still wouldnt be surprised if he did sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) His on holiday, doesn't mean anything Edited June 13, 2014 by Tesla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Sounds like whoever posted that is either jumping at shadows, or taking the piss (likely the latter, in my opinion). It's hardly conclusive evidence. Edited June 14, 2014 by SF33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samardzija Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have on VERY good authority that Kennedy has bought a house in surrey hills and that his family has settled in melbourne. He is due back in japan in the next couple of days and has reached a verbal agreement with melbourne city, and will be joining after his contact expires in japan. Only question is whether he will take one of the marquee spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have on VERY good authority that Kennedy has bought a house in surrey hills and that his family has settled in melbourne. He is due back in japan in the next couple of days and has reached a verbal agreement with melbourne city, and will be joining after his contact expires in japan. Only question is whether he will take one of the marquee spots. Very exciting if true. There'd be no doubt he'd take the Australian marquee spot though, surely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 If he can be fitted under the cap then John Didulica deserves to be awarded the Freedom of the City. No, he must be a marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't really like this signing.... Infact I don't like it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 JESUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I also have concerns with his injury record and the restrictions he had for flying to Socceroos matches. How will he manage Wellington or Perth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't really like this signing.... Infact I don't like it at all What other Australian Marquee strikers are on the market that we can sign atm? It was either him or bresciano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't really like this signing.... Infact I don't like it at all Would you like Williams as marquee again? Or mooy perhaps as first reported? No you can have both under cap and add Kennedy to that not a bad little collection of solid players 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would be a bit disappointed if he joins after his contract in japan. Hopefully he can be here from the start of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't really like this signing.... Infact I don't like it at all What other Australian Marquee strikers are on the market that we can sign atm? It was either him or bresciano S mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Still reckon he'll be an absolute monster for us. The only real concern is injuries but there's only really been slight niggles and I'm sure with professional management he'll be fine. He'll be 32 when he starts playing so he's at a decent age, can get a few years out of him and build the team around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Well if we sign him there goes any in behind goals, all just crosses from the wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Well if we sign him there goes any in behind goals, all just crosses from the wings Why is that bad? We've been crying out for a clinical goal poacher and it seems we've finally got one. It's not like he has to be our only avenue to goal anyway, he's naturally going to attract an extra defender in many situations which will leave options open elsewhere. I'm just thrilled we'll have an actual striker for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Murfy1 Posted June 28, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) I have little doubt he'll do very well in the A-League. And he's a much more versatile striker than people often acknowledge him to be, so he'll score many more types of goals than just headers from deep crosses. Moneybags Sydney FC just signed the hack Alex Brosque as their Australian marquee for the next 2 seasons, which just goes to show how scant the options are out there for Australian marquees. So I reckon Kennedy is the best option for the Australian marquee spot, and would be very pleased if we managed to secure him. Edited June 28, 2014 by Murfy1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would be a bit disappointed if he joins after his contract in japan. Hopefully he can be here from the start of the season Timed to join just as Villa is leaving? Makes sense to me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 "What other Australian strikers are on the market that we can sign atm?" Why does the player need to be "on the market?" Adam Taggart had recently signed a 2 years deal with the Jets for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons, so was NOT on the market. That didn't stop Fulham getting him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 "What other Australian strikers are on the market that we can sign atm?" Why does the player need to be "on the market?" Adam Taggart had recently signed a 2 years deal with the Jets for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons, so was NOT on the market. That didn't stop Fulham getting him. On the market in the sense that they're willing to come home. Not necessarily their contract status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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