perthheart Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Profile in Australia: Lampard>Del Piero>Kewell>Fowler>Villa Reckon it's difficult to compare Kewell to the others; it depends on which people you're talking about. I think there'd be a heap of people in Australia that would name Harry as one of the five footballers they know and would never have heard of the others. That's what i'd say too. For most australian's who don't have a clue about football i'd say the only two footballers they know are Kewell, Beckham and probably now Tim Cahill. For the euro-snobs ect i'd say the previous order is correct. As far as the potential to dominate the a-league I would say Lampard is literally the best signing we could make. He's played his entire career in the UK and as far as footballing styles despite what Craig Foster would want us to believe the overall style of play in the league is most closely fitted to lower tier english football. It won't be as bigger culture shock in a footballing sense for Lampard as it would have been for Del Pierro for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Thursday 10am Next Thursday lol Last time I had the time and day correct but not the date. There were still issues with the name so it was moved back a week (at least that's what my source told me). This time I'm just gonna just say Thursday 10am and let it be. Edited July 3, 2014 by HeartFc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Maybe Thursday 10am UK time...which means tonight. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 We were told a year ago it'd be Thursday night / Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Monday at 10am Lampard will be announced as a loan player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Monday at 10am Lampard will be announced as a loan player. Hope so, sick of waiting....any inside knowledge of 1. Australian Marquee 2. International Marquee Edited July 4, 2014 by drewmelbcity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Monday at 10am Lampard will be announced as a loan player. Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Close friends who knows one of the coaching staff at the club. Hold on tight boys!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 @ALeagueShow: Melbourne City set to make an announcement on Monday morning at 10:30. The playing squad depart for Manchester on Monday night. #aleague Retweeted by willo. Has to be lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 The new forum delivers! Would like the marquees announced by August though, to get at least a month of pre-season in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartMillsy29 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 The only other cause the announcement could be for is the Etihad sponsorship deal, which is quite a possibility as they fly out the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It'll be a player for sure. There are still several player spots vacant...it could be any of them. But if it's Lampard on loan I would have thought (as others have previously said) that an announcement from his new club (probably NYC) would have to come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It'll be a player for sure. There are still several player spots vacant...it could be any of them. But if it's Lampard on loan I would have thought (as others have previously said) that an announcement from his new club (probably NYC) would have to come first. Agree, somehow I don't see nycfc announcing on the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Probably Lampard, outside chance Aus marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 NYC are also after Alberto Gilardino, although he might prefer to go to China. http://www.givemesport.com/482407-new-york-city-fcs-pursuit-of-alberto-gilardino-hits-china-stumbling-block?autoplay=on Here the signature of Lampard for NYCFC is "widely expected." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 NYC are also after Alberto Gilardino, although he might prefer to go to China.http://www.givemesport.com/482407-new-york-city-fcs-pursuit-of-alberto-gilardino-hits-china-stumbling-block?autoplay=on Here the signature of Lampard for NYCFC is "widely expected." I know we are playing second fiddle to nycfc and I understand perfectly why, however I can't but feel a little deflated with the lack of rumours surrounding who will be our marquee and the longer it goes on I feel that these loan players will make up for lack star power our marquee will have that being said of course I'm wrapped to have lampard and villa on loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't care if our marquees aren't stars at the start of the season. I do care if they aren't stars by the end of the season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't care if our marquees aren't stars at the start of the season. I do care if they aren't stars by the end of the season Nailed it. David Villa and Frank Lampard are fantastic, unbelievable signings but getting our marquees right is even more crucial on the field as they're the ones who'll still be around come the crunch time of the season. ...this is of course assuming that we're getting Lampard under the cap (with NYC footing the bill), otherwise there's the possibility of him being our marquee for 10 games and then getting replaced in the January transfer window. Regardless, we need to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't care if our marquees aren't stars at the start of the season. I do care if they aren't stars by the end of the season You are right, I agree completely, hopefully they get it right and hope we get bresciano with Kennedy under the cap I think this is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Let's not get too hung up on the 10 games issue. That limitation applies only to guest players. A loan player is the same as a contract player, it's just a matter of what's in the contract. So a loan player such as Lampard (assuming he then goes to NYC) could be with us for 3-5 months depending on when NYC want him actually on the ground in New York. I think we can rely on CFG getting it right with our list. They are putting a lot into Melbourne City and I have no doubt that they are calling all the important shots. That said, this is Season One for them, so they may not get everything perfect. Again, though, I have no doubt that Season One is just part of a long-term plan for us. Rome was not built in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I feel that the announcement on Monday could well be the sponsorship deal, likely with Etihad. If they will be flying Etihad over to the UK, it's a great opportunity to try and get promotion for both parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Etihad and Lampard, with possible unveiling of new strip? Maybe I'm asking for too much. Edited July 4, 2014 by RedAndWhitePride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't care if our marquees aren't stars at the start of the season. I do care if they aren't stars by the end of the season Of course, but considering we've squeezed Duff inside the cap, I think it's reasonable to assume that the international marquee will be a big name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Etihad and Lampard, with possible unveiling of new strip? Maybe I'm asking for too much. With the way our last announcement went I wouldn't be surprised if we got a triple whammy; sponsor announcements usually are accompanied with the logo on the kit. Although I'm more expecting to see the new kit displayed with our own marquee rather than a loan player. Edited July 4, 2014 by hedaik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cevap_Roll Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Only a guess but the club may be making an announcement on the Australian marquee on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's not a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's not a player. Could it be they are announcing that all future announcements will take place on Thursday 10am...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) My money would be on kits and sponsor. EDIT: or it could be the venue for the cup game against Sydney. Edited July 5, 2014 by Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFA 2002 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 @ALeagueShow: Melbourne City set to make an announcement on Monday morning at 10:30 To confirm the club's new social media coordinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 If its not a player, I think the sponsorship it must be. Welcome on board Etihad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I think the sponsorship it must be. Thanks Yoda! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Be strange being sponsored by Etihad, and not playing at their sponsored ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victards Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Be strange being sponsored by Etihad, and not playing at their sponsored ground. and lets hope it stays that way! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Has to be a player. No one spreads rumours about sponsorship deals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Has to be a player. No one spreads rumours about sponsorship deals. Especially "a member of the coaching staff." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Pretty obvious it has to be a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Has to be a player. No one spreads rumours about sponsorship deals. Perth did. That was hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's not a player. It's an Alfa Romeo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Given that Munn has been in Abu Dhabi this week, and is still possibly there now, I'm going to guess that any announcement that might happen in the near future (like Monday at 10AM) would probably be some pretty big news. I reckon Lampard joining us is plausible, so fingers crossed it's an announcement about Lampard on Monday (I also reckon that if NYCFC sign Lampard they won't wait so long to announce what he'll do before the start of the MLS season in March 2015. So any CFG announcement on Lampard could well announce both that he'll play for NYCFC, and that he'll play for us for a few months before the MLS season starts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's probably that Willo is in the all-star squad since he retweeted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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