Popular Post Captain Obvious Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Hey everyone, first time poster. Been a Melbourne Heart member since our debut season and am carrying on to support City aswell. As a really keen Stoke fan aswell, i've seen us play against Koren at both Championship and Premier League Level when he was at West Brom. What I can say is that he is a very very good championship player, top of the range at that level. He was also quite good in the 08-09 premier league season for West Brom in a team that was relegated. He was probably always just a little bit off being genuine premier league class when I saw him, but he is the sort of midfielder that can bag that 6-10 goals a season, maybe even more at A-League level. Theres no such thing as sure success with any signing but I see him being a stand out in the league next year. Edited July 24, 2014 by Captain Obvious 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for that captain obvious 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for that captain obvious This isn't going to be the last time is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for that captain obvious This isn't going to be the last time is it? I would expect everyone to milk this dry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for that captain obvious This isn't going to be the last time is it? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for that captain obvious This isn't going to be the last time is it? Owe you a like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Confirmed yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Confirmed yet? Not yet, but would think with a presser next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 They are slowly all flying back from England over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thursday 10:30 without doubt Sauce: mustard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Are we thinking that Koren will be playing the FFA Cup opener? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Are we thinking that Koren will be playing the FFA Cup opener? I hope so I want us to front up with a good squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I doubt it. Edited July 25, 2014 by HeartFc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yeah, I wouldn't have thought so. Am expecting Duff to feature though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 How about the snow at 56 seconds in that clip........ fuck that All 28 of Robert Koren's goals for Hull City during his tenure with the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclosaurusrex Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Judging by that video he will be used to playing to stadiums that are not that full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 How about the snow at 56 seconds in that clip........ fuck that All 28 of Robert Koren's goals for Hull City during his tenure with the club Orlando 2.0? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Fuck I had to mute that. Worst song since that fucking back and gold shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 seems to be a decent pick up. would have thought with the money CFG are pumping into New York that they might have gone a bigger name but Koren should be a solid performer. has a proven winning history in the Championship and has proven leadership skills in a EPL season so sounds like he is someone they can build success on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The important question is what role JVS wants him to play and how that will fit in to the team style. I assume that he'll be an attacking midfielder/playmaker. We really need a linking player who can pass forward, we now have two, Koren and Mooy.. I can't see Kalmar getting much game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hopefully we have someone able to finish off Mooy and Koren's work in midfield. Plus they need a screener to allow them to go forward. Great players to have to play a posession and passing game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) The important question is what role JVS wants him to play and how that will fit in to the team style. I assume that he'll be an attacking midfielder/playmaker. We really need a linking player who can pass forward, we now have two, Koren and Mooy.. I can't see Kalmar getting much game time. Fully agree about the importance of roles. I remember it being reported that JVS was very clear on which positions in the team he wanted to strengthen, and I think Munn told us which positions those are when he said on radio that the club is focused on getting a striker, a no 10/playmaker and a LB. And I agree that we needed a link player with very good quality and intelligence in the final third, and it looks like they have concluded that Koren is that linking no 10/playmaker. JVS did say in the interview posted today that there's been discussions with Mooy, and it was acknowledged that Mooy played in a rather standard holding midfield position at WSW because of their style, but in the Bolton game Mooy was instructed to play higher up the pitch, and JVS said he looked improved in that position, so I expect Mooy will be played in a similar position/role to Koren (albeit maybe a little deeper). As for Kalmar, well, I'm sure not all of our ~23 players will regularly get much game time. But what happens if Koren or Mooy get injured (or if either miss game time for whatever reasons)? Kalmar did play two-thirds of the Bolton game alongside Mooy in midfield, and the team of course impressively won 5-1. So I reckon Kalmar will feature a respectable amount of times next season, and even if he's not a default starter next season I still think he'll add some value to the squad (I think the same will probably be true of Brown, Williams, maybe Murdocca and our young players in the senior team next season as well). Edited July 25, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Can't say I was blown away by that footage. Those shots from outside the box weren't exactly the sweetest of strikes, but hey, a shot on goal is a shot on goal right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Most of his shots require shit goalkeeping for them to end up in the back of the net. Perfect for the a-league then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's got a lot more goal videos spread across the internet. He's some I've come across: Against Newcastle in a pre-season friendly for Lillestrom: Anyway he's a midfielder FFS. His main job is to set goals up, not score them. It's just a big bonus for us that he's a prolific goalscorer, and he can comfortably score goals from outside the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 just hurry up and sign him so he can be ready for the FFA cup, I want to take the thing seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Tomorrow 10:30am nah, but this week. obvs thursday Edited July 27, 2014 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Can't say I was blown away by that footage. Those shots from outside the box weren't exactly the sweetest of strikes, but hey, a shot on goal is a shot on goal right! A shot on goal has more chance of going in than most of Willo's Row Z killers A midfielder that can give it a crack and score. I'm talking Sibon, Engelaar and now Mooy and Koren, then add Mauk. Put in Duff and Duga and we've probably got more goal scroing options across the pitch now than in previous years, even without a full season striker (Villa being on a 10 game stint). I reckon we won't have trouble scoring but will we be able to keep them out? Edited July 27, 2014 by HEARTinator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-aram92 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 True. After all, these guys aren't strikers. If we can have a midfield scoring goals regularly then that'll be a huge advantage. Koren, mooy, duga and duff will add plenty of goals and that's on top of our strikers Willo, villa and Kennedy. I'm very excited about our goal scoring power this upcoming season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Although I doubt that Koren would have been in Manchester if he wasn't seriously interested in signing for us, I'm waiting until it's actually confirmed. Reading between the lines we've made decent offers to a couple of other players but been knocked back in the end. Many a slip etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 It's ironic that we can sign Duff under the cap and Koren is the marquee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 It's ironic that we can sign Duff under the cap and Koren is the marquee Duff is for one year. My feeling is that our marquee will be for at least two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Duff is no idiot, he is a partner in a Player Agency (fact) where he intend to devote his time after playing (rumours have it) so it might be valuable to him to get to know people in Australia despite playing for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Doesn't really bother me how ugly his shots are as long as they go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Doesn't really bother me how ugly his shots are as long as they go in. As long as it's not 'Kalmar off the face' style hahahaha I hope we don't have to rely on goals like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 tomorrow 10:30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 10am* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Don't be surprised if Hoff runs the presser, with all his front of camera work in Manchester it'd be a natural fit for him. Look out Munn, Hoff for CEO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hoff is the CEO, how else do you think he gets games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 The word 'CEO' actually stands for 'Jason Hoffman' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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