Red or Dead Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Welcome Jesus! Now show Williams how to bloody score from the 6 yard line!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 The "project" rolls on... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Will change my profile pic to him if he scores more than 5 goals this season. Not really putting yourself out there, how about you get a tattoo of him if he scores 5 or more Fancy a wager then pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Won't make it onto the pitch due to injuries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Won't make it onto the pitch due to injuries THIS! and if he does, it will be wax on wax off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Has has some serious back problems and hasn't played since August Inb4 Vince Grella 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interstatefan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 When he plays I hope we use him properly, stop passing it around. Just get it to the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Maybe now he might re-open his twitter account and start posting ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Announced now by the club to deflect from our current winless streak , hope the streak doesn't last till January !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Early squad number perditions? If Number 9 is allocated to Villa for this season, i see 16 is free. Of they might just give him 9 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Huzzah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Will change my profile pic to him if he scores more than 5 goals this season. Not really putting yourself out there, how about you get a tattoo of him if he scores 5 or more Fancy a wager then pal? Certainly, if he scores 5 or more ill tatoo his likeness on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Announced now by the club to deflect from our current winless streak , hope the streak doesn't last till January !! yep. Another Scott Munn special to give us "media presence" and "increase our profile". Back injuries hardly ever get better. Won't help him if we start using his head as target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Looking forward to a change of tactics with JVS praising our " Exciting Counter Attack Football" aka hoofing long balls to this motherfucker's head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I know I should be excited by this, but I just can't seem to get fired up. Maybe the general malaise of the season so far, maybe great expectations failing again, but more cynically I don't think he alone will make a huge difference. Until the inherent weaknesses in the squad are addressed down back and with injuries / culture, the lustre of the shiny new recruit doesn't shine so brightly. So used to it failing on recent history. Fuck I hope things turn around soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I fear that it will be that far behind by the time he comes that not even jesus could save us. Great banner potential though: Could have his face photoshopped on Jesus and chuck some of the other players on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interstatefan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I fear that it will be that far behind by the time he comes that not even jesus could save us. Great banner potential though: Could have his face photoshopped on Jesus and chuck some of the other players on there? It is a big risk at 32, we need someone up front with pace and who can create things, excite the crowds. The way Kennedy plays, the crosses will have to be perfect if we want to see his signature headers hit the back of the net. Edited November 6, 2014 by interstatefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) We sign as an Australian marquee a 32 year old with a dodgy back who hasn't played since August. Victory sign as their Australian marquee their captain, Mark Milligan, a Socceroo regular who is in his 20s, at the peak of his powers and who was chased by EPL team Crystal Palace. Western Sydney Wanderers sign as their Australian marquee Matthew Spiranovic, a Socceroo who was our best defender at the World Cup and who is in his 20s. Draw your own conclusions. Edited November 6, 2014 by Parrot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournelad55 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 We sign as an Australian marquee a 32 year old with a dodgy back who hasn't played since August. Victory sign as their Australian marquee their captain, Mark Milligan, a Socceroo regular who is in his 20s, at the peak of his powers and who was chased by EPL team Crystal Palace. Western Sydney Wanderers sign as their Australian marquee Matthew Spiranovic, a Socceroo who was our best defender at the World Cup and who is in his 20s. Draw your own conclusions. Kennedy has had better Socceroo careers than the both of them put together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournelad55 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I apologise in advance if this has already been answered but, are we allowed to top end marquee players' contracts? E.g. Koren and Kennedy, our 2 marquee players, both signed for 2 years... is there anything saying that we cant pay them both this season say $1m each this season as marquee players and then like $300k next year as non-marquee players... or is there a rule against top loading contracts?/ Does anyone have any inside word on this idea, as I would be shocked if both Koren and Kennedy were going to be our marquee players for next season given that they will be a year older So has the club signed these 2 players as marquee just for the first season, and then normal player for the second? Edited November 6, 2014 by melbournelad55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Is John Aloisi still head scout? Sure feels like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 If we had a good start to the season everyone would be raving on about how hes a great signing. The negative vibe on the forum at the moment could've meant the signing of Messi would be met by "next mifsud" comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 At least our negativity is consistent... unlike our on-field performance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 If Josh Kennedy can stay fit he will be a great asset for the club. His foot skills are very underated really, given he is a big man. Most teams just seem to lob it up high for him, but I have seen a fair bit more to his game at times when he has had a chance to do so. Injuries are a major issue though. With 1 marquee already injured, signing another that has an injury cloud over him is a bit concerning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 style-wise, he is a great signing. Exactly what we need, and should bring others in around him. The issue is age/body obviously, so hopefully we have done our due diligence. Does anyone know exactly how he is going? when was he last played, when is he expected to return etc? Grabbing the reigning J-league top scorer, on paper at least, should be a great weapon for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 His foot skills are very underated really Stop posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 If we had a good start to the season everyone would be raving on about how hes a great signing. The negative vibe on the forum at the moment could've meant the signing of Messi would be met by "next mifsud" comments. True. Had we not seen how little difference one world class player can make when there are still such obvious weaknesses elsewhere on the pitch, some may have been more excited by this news. Imo a great signing. Hopefully it will be an effective one too. Will have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Great news, all we need now is a specialist LB, a specialist RB and a decent goalkeeper and a sport psycholgist and we can be competitive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm delighted we've signed "Jesus", I think his skill in the air and his goal poaching instinct will be great assets to the team. I'm less delighted that we used this spot on a player that's not available till January, when the season will be half over, really shows a lack of interest in the current season, which i just don't get. I would have preferred that CFG put "cash on the barrel head" and paid a transfer fee to sign Robbie Kruse at season's start, who has a preferable age profile, clearly though CFG are not interested in forking out for transfer fees (based on all the players talked about as marquees). Anyway I'm still pleased we signed the guy. With Mooy and Duff in the side, his aerial ability will be a massive threat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 His foot skills are very underated really Stop posting. Haha love Malimate's hate for this bloke. Personally think his a good not great Aus marquee and good for 10-12 goals a season. Thinking 5 goals is very gettable for the half season his here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Will win the golden boot. Goal scoring machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I apologise in advance if this has already been answered but, are we allowed to top end marquee players' contracts? E.g. Koren and Kennedy, our 2 marquee players, both signed for 2 years... is there anything saying that we cant pay them both this season say $1m each this season as marquee players and then like $300k next year as non-marquee players... or is there a rule against top loading contracts?/ Does anyone have any inside word on this idea, as I would be shocked if both Koren and Kennedy were going to be our marquee players for next season given that they will be a year older So has the club signed these 2 players as marquee just for the first season, and then normal player for the second? I'm not aware there is any rule preventing a marquee player being moved to become a player who is paid under the salary cap. Sydney and Melbourne Victory have both moved players who were recently previously marquees to be salary capped players (Archie Thompson and Nick Carle.) So that would allow a player to be paid $2 million for say season one, or $2 million for say season one and $2 million for season two and then the next season say $200,000 under the salary cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'd much rather our scouts bring in a lesser known player entering the peak of their career like Broich, Berisha, Finkler, Petkovic, Ferreira etc when they came to the a league. Not a socceroo with a significant injury concern. Surely with our resources scouting should be our biggest advantage in a salary capped league. Australian football may not be of a high technical standard but it is a tough, physical league played in fierce summer heat. Anyone returning to oz half fit for a final payday and expecting to dominate will be found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'd much rather our scouts bring in a lesser known player entering the peak of their career like Broich, Berisha, Finkler, Petkovic, Ferreira etc when they came to the a league. Not a socceroo with a significant injury concern. Surely with our resources scouting should be our biggest advantage in a salary capped league. Australian football may not be of a high technical standard but it is a tough, physical league played in fierce summer heat. Anyone returning to oz half fit for a final payday and expecting to dominate will be found out. You do realise that it was an australian marquee spot we had open?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Clause in contract. Cuts his hair? Gets the sack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Haha point taken. I guess I'm just cheesed that we're signing yet another 30+ player who's been injured. History repeating and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not convinced about the wisdom of this signing from the injury perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not convinced about the wisdom of this signing from the injury perspective. I'm convinced and...... It's a no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Let's just hope that this signing doesn't have a marketing objective to it. Definitely seems like a melbourne heart signing...has huge potential to excel but also huge potential to fail miserably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) In the clubs defence, who else is a realistic option that's better?? Any current socceroos are either young and /or plying their trade overseas (jedinak, leckie, oar, kruse) at higher levels and would be mad to come back or are already contracted as aus marquees (Milligan, spiranovic) Cahill was the other option and I'm sure that avenue has been explored, but I would guess that he is happy at NYC and is under contract. IMO Kennedy is a good signing but I certainly take on board the injury concerns etc. I just don't think there is a better option available at this point in time and it's better to use the spot than not at all Edited November 6, 2014 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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