hyperfuzz Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 was expecting cow/sheep/whale/boat for mascots. Boaty 12 ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityzen Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 was expecting cow/sheep/whale/boat for mascots. Boaty 12 ftw boaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Rofl at calling him bluey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is honestly the most shit that I've seen in the history of Melbourne Heart and Melbourne City.And there is a lot to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is honestly the most shit that I've seen in the history of Melbourne Heart and Melbourne City. And there is a lot to choose from. I reckon it is hilarious. Bit of strayan culture in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hedaik Posted October 6, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Didn't take long for Guy McKenna to find a new job 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is honestly the most shit that I've seen in the history of Melbourne Heart and Melbourne City. And there is a lot to choose from. I reckon it is hilarious. Bit of strayan culture in the club. This... A win for the Anglos. Didn't take long for Guy McKenna to find a new job If our next new backroom staff member is Boris Langdon then I am out of here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Out of all the fucking things they keep. At least if they changed his hair or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Out of all the fucking things they keep. At least if they changed his hair or something. Every ranga I know is named bluey, if the shoe fits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hand him over to IS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Aren't the fans the official number #12 or some bullshit stunt like that they pulled a few years ago? We've been replaced by a ginger mascot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Kevin's wife's a slapper, She takes it up the arse, And when she's shagging Muscat, She thinks of Bluey's shaft 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse... Haha, I needed a good laugh, thanks. I can't believe they kept Blicker, and yet renamed him. Do one or the other, keep or get rid, but don't mix both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 oh no ,,, Bluey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDaGroza Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Tony Popovic throws Socceroos striker Nikita Rukavytsya a Wanderers lifeline to escape exileted 1:48 WANDERERS coach Tony Popovic has offered Socceroos striker Nikita Rukavytsya the chance to return to the A-League and escape his exile in Germany. But the 27-year-old is also mulling over a substantial offer to return to hometown club Perth Glory as the club’s Australian marquee, aware that switching back to the A-League is likely to mark the end of his European career. The Ukrainian-born striker has been on the outer at Mainz 05 in Germany’s Bundesliga, with new coach Kasper Hjulmand having made it clear he does not figure in the club’s plans. Having missed out on fellow Socceroo James Troisi, Popovic has offered a deal to Rukavytsya as his final signing of the new campaign, with the A-League transfer window open until October 22. But he has also made clear that he will not increase his offer and be drawn into an auction with Perth, maintaining a hard line stance with contract negotiations on the basis that Western Sydney’s record should be a draw in itself. Nikita Rukavytsya has fallen out of favour at Mainz 05 and is wanted by the Wanderers and Glory.Source: AP With 13 national caps and the ability to play through the centre as a striker or on the left wing, Rukavytsya would suit Popovic’s tactical template — and add remarkable speed to Western Sydney’s attacking threat. The forward broke into the Perth side as a 19-year-old and switched initially to FC Twente in Holland in 2009, before signing for Hertha Berlin in 2010. Despite Mainz then signing him in 2012 for 1 million euros, he has made just a handful of appearances for the club, being sent out on a year-long loan spell at FSV Frankfurt in the Bundesliga’s second division last season. Earlier this year he had a week-long trial with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv, playing in a friendly, but was unable to reach agreement on a deal. Perth boss Kenny Lowe has made a concerted pitch to Rukavytsya, offering the chance of a return to the city where he first settled in Australia as a 14-year-old, and to a club where he scoring 16 goals in 42 A-League games. Sorry, this video is no longer available Glory have been targeting a marquee striker to play with new imports Youssouf Hersi and Andy Keogh, after recording the A-League’s lowest scoring record last season — just 28 goals in 27 games. Last year’s leading scorers, Shane Smeltz and Steven McGarry, have both left the club. Meanwhile it’s believed that Socceroos Curtis Good and Adam Taggart are open to the idea of short-term loan moves back to the A-League as they near recovery from respective injuries. Good missed the World Cup after picking up a hip injury in March that eventually required surgery, and hopes to be fully fit by the end of the month. But that would give him just two months to be fit for the Asian Cup in January, with playing opportunities at Newcastle United likely to be extremely limited. Taggart meanwhile injured his groin in pre-season with new club Fulham, and only started running again three weeks ago. It’s believed both would consider loan deals to get playing time ahead of the Asian Cup. http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/tony-popovic-throws-socceroos-striker-nikita-rukavytsya-a-wanderers-lifeline-to-escape-exile/story-e6frf423-1227081768206 Not sure if this article has been mentioned. But would take one of Rukavytsya, Good, and Taggart tbh. Wouldnt mind Rukavytsya over Kennedy as long term Aus marquee Edited October 6, 2014 by AlexDaGroza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 At 27 Years of age... that'd be a good pick up over kennedy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Aren't the fans the official number #12 or some bullshit stunt like that they pulled a few years ago? We've been replaced by a ginger mascot! A bullshit stunt that was requested by one lone fan... Edited October 6, 2014 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Would take Rukavytsya over J. Kennedy. Remember watching him playing for Glory in the early days of the A-League tearing it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Aren't the fans the official number #12 or some bullshit stunt like that they pulled a few years ago? We've been replaced by a ginger mascot! A bullshit stunt that was requested by one lone fan... And the "presentation" was made before yarraside had entered the stadium, lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Would take Rukavytsya over J. Kennedy. Remember watching him playing for Glory in the early days of the A-League tearing it up! Last thing we need is another winger. Doesn't have a particularly impressive goal record either. Would prefer JK simply because he's the only one tall enough to get on the end of Duga's crosses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 For years we've needed a genuine CF who can knock em in. JK fits that mould, therefor Jesus> Ruka 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Yep, too many whingers, get me genuine 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Yep, too many whingers, get me genuine 9. not sure if typo or intentional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Attempt at humor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Attempt at humor good stuff mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse... Bluey sums up Melbourne City brilliantly ..... !!! A representative of the club who is inherently RED ... but is called BLUEy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I still think that Ticker should've been renamed to Slicker...get it? As in City Slicker, but still rhymes with Ticker!? Well I like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Regardless of what you think of team mascots or the colour changes, I actually thought they had shown at least a little bit of wit in changing the name to Bluey. Australian slang and all.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I still think that Ticker should've been renamed to Slicker...get it? As in City Slicker, but still rhymes with Ticker!? Well I like it... Or Oil Slicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Blue ballz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Dick licker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) A-League preview No4: Melbourne City Paul Connolly 7 October 2014 It’s a new era after the takeover and arrival of the likes of David Villa, but John van ‘t Schip’s team is a work in progress Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6thLast season’s position: 10th (or dead last if you don’t want to sugarcoat things) It’s getting on nine months since the slick, cashed-up City Football Group (CFG) and the luckless, shop-worn Melbourne Heart surprised most everyone by forming an alliance as unlikely as that of Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Fans of Melbourne Heart might argue over whether their princess was in need of rescuing by a white knight (particularly one so keen on sowing his seed), but the Heart’s head had been turned and those fans had no say in it. So behind closed doors the champagne flowed, candles were lit, lights were hit and, lo, the Melbourne City Football Club was conceived. City have already played in the FFA Cup (a 3-1 loss to Sydney FC) and stretched their legs in a number of friendlies at home and in the UK —where they drew 1-1 with Oldham and beat a Bolton XI 5-1— but on Saturday night against Sydney FC they’ll make their debut in the A-League. While midfielder Massimo Murdocca has said recently that it feels like he’s playing at a brand new club embarking on a new beginning, the official line is that City are really just a rebranded Heart given a makeover. Indeed, City will for a few years yet have a strong genetic link to the Heart, which may just buy the grace of the club’s old fan base, some of whom may have not yet decided if they still have a club to follow in the A-League. Heart coach John van’ t Schip has been kept on by CFG – which owns an 80% share in the club – as have a core group of 2013-14 Heart players such as Murdocca, last year’s top-scorer David Williams, Mate Dugandzic, Patrick Kisnorbo, Rob Wielaert, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Iain Ramsay, Jonatan Germano and Andrew Redmayne. Just as they’ve been retained so too have the Heart’s red-and-white stripes, albeit as an away strip. It would have been callous of CFG not to do this – bad business, even – but nevertheless it may appease old fans who, quite rightly, are sentimental about such details. As a side note, one wonders, however, what to make of player profiles on the City website and seeing the rewriting of history. Mentions of Melbourne Heart have simply been replaced with Melbourne City. Could this cause a tear in the space-time continuum? Hoffman, for instance, “was signed in 2010 as a member of the inaugural Melbourne City FC squad”. Not bad considering City were still more than four years away from existing. If some of the Heart’s DNA has been retained others City will strive to jettison, such as the club’s annual struggle to make the finals. That will win over fans for a start. In the Heart’s four-year existence they managed to make the finals once – scraping in to sixth place in 2011-12. Last year was their worst and they finished last with just six wins from 27 matches. But the campaign had its moments. After failing to win a single game until round 15, the Heart rallied on the back of a coaching change (van’ t Schip for John Aloisi) and the belated availability of Dutchman Orlando Engelaar, a towering presence who gave the team the midfield fulcrum it had been missing. But after five straight wins – and a whiff of miracle every bit as beguiling as the scent of a BBQ from next door – the Heart faded again, their leaky defence and inability to covert chances into goals returning to scuttle them. To the Heart’s credit, they attempted to play a possession-based brand of football – although they perhaps relied too heavily on the counter-attack – and they struggled to fashion good chances against a set defence. This year Van’ t Schip won’t be scrapping his desire for attacking football – something that aligns with the playing style of sister team, Manchester City – and on that front his current squad looks better equipped than last year’s. Competition for a midfield place looks particularly willing. While the release of Engelaar, and the end of Aziz Behich’s loan period constitute a couple of notable losses – much more so than the oft-injured Harry Kewell and the misfiring mosquito Michael Mifsud, a man around whom barn doors could sleep easy – CFG have recruited well from within the A-League and abroad. The most notable recruit, Spain’s all-time leading scorer, David Villa, is a doozy, and precisely why CFG’s move into Australian football has been both welcomed and feared. Given the outstanding striker was part of Spain’s 2014 World Cup squad and Atlético Madrid’s 2013-14 La Liga-winning team, he’s no has-been here merely to slip on some thongs and take a stroll among Australia’s beauties rich and rare. For all his star power, however, Villa is just a guest player, here primarily to get match-fit for other CFG-newbies New York City FC ahead of the Major League Soccer season and, while he’s at it, help build Melbourne City’s ‘brand’. On that front he’ll surely be successful – and City’s 8,200 members to date have already surpassed the Heart’s best ever tally. But Villa – who arrived in Melbourne just two days ago, before (let’s pretend) getting the Skybus into the city then the No86 tram out to City’s training base at La Trobe University – is only here for a maximum of 10 games, and he’ll hardly play 90 minutes of each. His presence is good for the A-League and for the culture at City, but it remains to be seen what impact he will have in the context of the club’s season on the pitch. A burst of goals before he leaves could get the club off to a flier but Villa will be in New York long before the A-League reaches its pointy end. More crucial, then, will be the performances and potential goals from former Chelsea and most recently Fulham winger Damien Duff, and the contributions of City’s international marquee player, Slovenian international Robert Koren who has spent the past seven years in the English Premier League, most recently as captain of Hull City. A midfielder with an attacking and creative bent, Koren is expected to fill Engelaar’s shoes, if not his actual shirt. Also in the City sheds are former Brisbane Roar championship-winning defensive midfielder Erik Paartalu (coming to City by way of Thailand’s Muangthong United), former Western Sydney Wanderer Aaron Mooy, and promising ex-Newcastle Jets Connor Chapman and James Brown. On paper this is a much-improved squad and they’re already enjoying the benefit of a stable home base at La Trobe Univerity where CFG have upgraded facilities. Last season there were weeks when the Heart trained at five different venues in a week. Such a peripatetic existence is hardly a good preparation for consistency on the pitch. City are Australian football’s new glamour club without kicking a ball in the national league and big things are expected of them. And playing for CFG City players have higher expectations of themselves, Murdocca has said. But the revolution could take time to come together and it’s unrealistic – “outrageous” says Van ’t Schip – to expect a title challenge in year one, although many are doing just that. A finals berth, however, would be seen as an adequate start, while off the pitch the club will be keen to have Melbourne Victory looking nervously over their shoulder and, while City are at it, establishing for themselves a brand new heart. City should be mindful, however, at least in the short term, that they remember their old one. http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/oct/07/a-league-preview-no4-melbourne-city Edited October 7, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 2014-15 A-League Season Preview: Melbourne City FC Daniel Baricevic October 7th, 2014 Last Season: Melbourne Heart – as they were then known – got off to a horrible start which resulted in the sacking of coach John Aloisi. John van’t Schip returned to the club mid-way through the season and almost guided the side towards a miraculous finals spot, but it wasn’t to be as the Heart were punished by its terrible start to the year and finished on the bottom of the table. Without doubt the biggest news to come out of the 2013-14 season was the decision to sell the club to the City Group. A change of name and club colours, as well as handy additions such as David Villa and Damien Duff, means a renewed sense of optimism for the La Trobe University-based club. This season: The on-field changes have been nothing short of massive. David Villa, Damien Duff and Robert Koren headline the international additions, while the astute pick ups of Aaron Mooy, Erik Paartalu and Connor Chapman means that City won’t be languishing near the bottom of the table. The bookies have them as favourites, but it does seem a little premature. For all the attacking talent City hold, the defence looks bare and could be a trouble spot for John van’t Schip. Regardless, it’s an exciting new era not only for the club, but the A-League as a whole. Ins: Connor Chapman (Newcastle Jets/AUS), James Brown (Newcastle Jets/AUS), Aaron Mooy (Western Sydney Wanderers/AUS), David Villa (Loan – New York City FC/USA), Damien Duff (Fulham/ENG), Jacob Melling (Adelaide United/AUS), Robert Koren (Hull City/ENG), Marc Marino (AIS/AUS), Erik Paartalu (Muangthong United/THA) Outs: Jeremy Walker (Hume City/AUS), Orlando Engelaar (Released), Sam Mitchinson (Bayswater City/AUS), Patrick Gerhardt (Released), Harry Kewell (Retired), Aziz Behich (Bursaspor/TUR), David Vrankovic (Bonnyrigg White Eagles/AUS) Squad: Goalkeepers: Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi Defenders: Rob Wielaert, Connor Chapman, Patrick Kisnorbo, Jason Hoffman Midfielders: Jacob Melling, Massimo Murdocca, Aaron Mooy, Iain Ramsey, Nick Kalmar, Robert Koren, Paulo Retre, Erik Paartalu, Stefan Mauk, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano Attackers: David Villa, Damien Duff, David Williams, Mate Dugandzic, James Brown, Marc Marino Prediction: 4th Question marks over why the defensive stocks have not been added to can only be answered once the season is underway, but at the minute it does look bare. City’s midfield and attack are full to the brim with talent, and once David Villa leaves in January it looks as though Socceroo Josh Kennedy will come in to replace him. John van’t Schip will likely set up his side in a 4-3-3 formation with Erik Paartalu anchoring the midfield with Robert Koren and Aaron Mooy playing in more advanced roles. Damien Duff and David Williams/Mate Dugandzic will roam out wide with David Villa the obvious choice to be the focal point up front. They’ll no doubt score goals, but it remains to be seen whether they can stem the flow at the back. Fourth spot will be the pass mark for this season, and whatever happens in the finals would be a bonus. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/10/07/2014-15-a-league-season-preview-melbourne-city-fc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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drewmelbcity Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://api.news.com.au/content/1.0/newscomau/images/1227083081873?format=jpg&group=ipad&size=medium Got to love that sky blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 fuuuuuuck, they have good supporters who are gonna support them very good. better watch out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I legitimately burst out laughing as soon as I saw "Bluey", absolutely brilliant Easily the best/worst thing this club's ever done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 ROFL @ 0:37-0:40 Villa thinking "I'm surrounded by retards" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 the misfiring mosquito Michael Mifsud, a man around whom barn doors could sleep easy . From Paul Connolly's Guardian article that summed it up perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 https://twitter.com/MelbourneCity/status/519616410092204032 (I'm on my phone so I can't just post the photo). Notice the Heart logo is photoshopped out of her hat? I just found it interesting that they would do that if they want to reassure people that it is still the same club. (I have no strong opinion either way so I'm not trying to start another pointless argument on here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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