Beavers Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 thought the issue with the EPL was that he was never going to play or at best would be a squad rotation player and that's why he wanted more money if he was going to do nothing but sit on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, nah brah said: fkn troisi is a hack. Â i will be so disappointed if he is our "marquee".. Â the funny thing is that the alleged offer is thousands of dollars per week less than he was offered to play in the EPL. Â what a stooge. Lol no-one even knows what "Burton & Hove Albion" were even offering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Points Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just seeing Victard supporters twitter replies to the Troisi news makes it all worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 49 minutes ago, Dylan said:  Confirmed Love it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 17 hours ago, nah brah said: fkn troisi is a hack.  i will be so disappointed if he is our "marquee"..  the funny thing is that the alleged offer is thousands of dollars per week less than he was offered to play in the EPL.  what a stooge. Yes, the bloke who has scored 21 goals and has 9 assists from 61 matches in the A-league, has 28 caps for the Socceroos and has won an Asian Cup is a hack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 45 minutes ago, Harrison said: Yes, the bloke who has scored 21 goals and has 9 assists from 61 matches in the A-league, has 28 caps for the Socceroos and has won an Asian Cup is a hack. He is when you can play like @nah brah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: He is when you can play like @nah brah  we wont win the league with troisi he will want more money than fornaroli and ninkovic. is he worth more than fornaroli? is he worth more than ninkovic? is he as good as fornaroli? is he as good as ninkovic?.   Edited July 22, 2017 by nah brah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Troisi sighted at Melbourne City 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, citymad said: Troisi sighted at Melbourne City Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) That Insta post I put in the other thread certainly makes that very believable.  For those who haven't seen it, Troisi clicked 'like' on a vid that Cahill put up of his cracking goal v Victory at Etihad last season.   Edited July 22, 2017 by RedAndWhitePride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, RedAndWhitePride said: For those who haven't seen it, Troisi clicked 'like' on a vid that Cahill put up of his cracking goal v Victory at Etihad last season. You really want to read something into that? These two guys are so far up themselves that liking each other, whether for real or on-line, is par for the course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 36 minutes ago, jw1739 said: You really want to read something into that? These two guys are so far up themselves that liking each other, whether for real or on-line, is par for the course. Come on mate, I understand that they are close to each other, but let's be honest, if he was staying at MV would he like that post?   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, RedAndWhitePride said: Come on mate, I understand that they are close to each other, but let's be honest, if he was staying at MV would he like that post?   How long ago did he like it? They are socceroos teammates aswell. I just put it down to it being a ripping goal that went viral around the world and he liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: How long ago did he like it? They are socceroos teammates aswell. I just put it down to it being a ripping goal that went viral around the world and he liked it. Liked today.  Just thought with all these rumours floating about that this doesn't do it any harm at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 As long as we wear City Blue who cares who we sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 14 hours ago, DFG_82 said: As long as we wear City Blue who cares who we sign. you've been happy with how our team has played then? Â who cares right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, nah brah said: you've been happy with how our team has played then? Â who cares right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 15 hours ago, DFG_82 said: As long as we wear City Blue who cares who we sign. 1 like for successfully trolling the resident forum muppet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 On 21/07/2017 at 7:43 PM, bt50 said: Lol no-one even knows what "Burton & Hove Albion" were even offering. it was reported Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 41 minutes ago, nah brah said: it was reported Give us a figure then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thursday with the kit announcement. Number 10. Rubbing salt into victory wounds. Fire up. Sky blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: Give us a figure then you dont have to look far.  it even made it to sbs.  Quote However sources in the UK claim that Hughton pulled out after Troisi sought more than double the $12,000-a-week offer made to his management  http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/06/16/troisi-still-looking-club-brighton-talks-flounder  we offered him $11500 a week or there abouts.  so $12k to make an EPL squad or $11.5 as a marquee in the AL.  someone else has pointed out that this would make him one of if not the lowest paid starter in the EPL - if he got on the park.. Edited July 23, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Currently the team seems to look like this BENCH: Bouzanis, Cahill, Kamau, Tongyik, Brattan RES: Youth GK, Malik, Muscat, Genreau, Pierias, Roberts Additional Points: Assuming Troisi has signed as our 2nd marquee (but who knows with this guy) Assuming Brattan has signed Unfortunately I think that La Rocca and Tonyik will fight to be the 2nd starting CB, we will not get another VISA CB. As RB is now our most vacant position I believe our last VISA will be signed for this position. (I would like Pierias given a chance) Brattan and Caceras to fight for a starting spot Kamau and Fitzy to fight for a starting spot Edited July 23, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, haz said: Currently the team seems to look like this BENCH: Bouzanis, Cahill, Kamau, Tongyik, Brattan RES: Youth GK, Malik, Muscat, Genreau, Pierias, Roberts Additional Points: Assuming Troisi has signed as our 2nd marquee (but who knows with this guy) Assuming Brattan has signed Unfortunately I think that La Rocca and Tonyik will fight to be the 2nd starting CB, we will not get another VISA CB. As RB is now our most vacant position I believe our last VISA will be signed for this position. (I would like Pierias given a chance) Brattan and Caceras to fight for a starting spot Kamau and Fitzy to fight for a starting spot Highly probable. I also think that at some point Cahill and Fornaroli will start and probably be used for a series of games. Without knowing anything I reackon Wazza will be tempted in trying to find a way to play both. Cahill still has a lot to offer and over time he has won me over. Just watch his last game he played for the Socceroos. We would be crazy to just used him as solely an off the bench change up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Crowley to be announced on a senior contract, expected tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Crowley to be announced on a senior contract, expected tomorrow. @Dylan 20 minutes ago, Jovan said: Highly probable. I also think that at some point Cahill and Fornaroli will start and probably be used for a series of games. Without knowing anything I reackon Wazza will be tempted in trying to find a way to play both. Cahill still has a lot to offer and over time he has won me over. Just watch his last game he played for the Socceroos. We would be crazy to just used him as solely an off the bench change up. I agree Cahill has offered alot and won us our first trophy. I'm not sure if he can last 90 minutes with effective output but I also don't want him on the pitch if hes in shit form (same with any player) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Crowley to be announced on a senior contract, expected tomorrow. One of the Scholarship players has to be has to be, because at the moment we have seven. 34 minutes ago, Jovan said: Highly probable. I also think that at some point Cahill and Fornaroli will start and probably be used for a series of games. Without knowing anything I reackon Wazza will be tempted in trying to find a way to play both. Cahill still has a lot to offer and over time he has won me over. Just watch his last game he played for the Socceroos. We would be crazy to just used him as solely an off the bench change up. Cahill certainly costs too much of the cap to be sitting on the bench. I'd go further and say that it doesn't make sense to also have a loan player from Manchester City (Brattan) sitting there with him. As I see it, if we sign Troisi the balance of the squad is wrong - a fragile defence and overloaded up front. Going to be interesting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Who needs a defence when we are going to score 5 each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 based on players that are actually contracted with us....  this is probably what wazza will do.  standard english hard cunt formation.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, nah brah said: based on players that are actually contracted with us....  this is probably what wazza will do.  standard english hard cunt formation.  You forgot Troisi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 hours ago, nah brah said: based on players that are actually contracted with us....  this is probably what wazza will do.  standard english hard cunt formation.  When did Brattan sign on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomi Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 13 hours ago, haz said: Currently the team seems to look like this BENCH: Bouzanis, Cahill, Kamau, Tongyik, Brattan RES: Youth GK, Malik, Muscat, Genreau, Pierias, Roberts Additional Points: Assuming Troisi has signed as our 2nd marquee (but who knows with this guy) Assuming Brattan has signed Unfortunately I think that La Rocca and Tonyik will fight to be the 2nd starting CB, we will not get another VISA CB. As RB is now our most vacant position I believe our last VISA will be signed for this position. (I would like Pierias given a chance) Brattan and Caceras to fight for a starting spot Kamau and Fitzy to fight for a starting spot You forgot Arzani 2 minutes ago, Tomi said: You forgot Arzani Also the two other youth signing reserves Metcalfe and Najjarine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Best thing about everyone's squad is we have two visa spots left and its already looking very solid. Personally, I would use a Visa on a RWB who can also play in midfield as well. I honestly think we dont need another CB as I think LaRocca will prove to be a schreud signing Edited July 23, 2017 by Dylan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Are we convinced that we have enough cap space to sign two more good visa players? As well as Brattan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Are we convinced that we have enough cap space to sign two more good visa players? As well as Brattan? I don't think so actually, when we spoke to Joyce at the function he gave me the impression that if we hadn't lost Franjic's wages then we wouldn't have had a lot of room to move.. I think we'll bring in one more VISA player (a centre-half), sign Troisi, keep Brattan and that'll just about be all for us. If we make those moves I don't actually care if we leave a VISA spot free to be honest, we'd have a very strong team under what's hopefully the most capable manager we've ever had, also gives us the ability to make some changes in January if we feel like it's necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I'll believe the Troisi hype when he arrives not entirely sold on him, if he comes here it will be one year , then he will be off chasing his next paycheck, Is he the real # 10 we want ? happy to be proved wrong, if he does sign and performs  Edited July 23, 2017 by japiedog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Are we convinced that we have enough cap space to sign two more good visa players? As well as Brattan? I'm not convinced at all, but that's me the pessimist! I stand by my opinion that we let Franjic etc go to free up cap space to accommodate others and plug some holes with youth players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, japiedog said: I'll believe the Troisi hype when he arrives not entirely sold on him, if he comes here it will be one year , then he will be off chasing is next paycheck, is he the real # 10 we want happy to be proved wrong, if he does sign and performs  The way I see it, we've punted and missed on a couple of high risk high reward marquee types in Koren and Colazo (and to a degree Engelaar, seeing as he barely played), Troisi is a little less sexy than getting in a foreigner who could potentially tear the league to shreds but he's a much safer bet. We know what level he can perform at in this league, he was in the team of the season last year and was a real catalyst for the Victory's improved performances as the season went on. If he's off in a year but we win the league would it really matter?  Edited July 23, 2017 by Embee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Are we convinced that we have enough cap space to sign two more good visa players? As well as Brattan? Very good question. I think we are guaranteed 1 quality Visa. Whether Brattan signs or extends his loan is very puzzling you'd think it would have been done earlier. My theory is and it is just a theory that we are waiting on the latest cap announcement.  The clubs recently rejected the 3.55 million and want 4 million as a minimum. So maybe that extra space will be used on Brattan plus the last visa. I'll be a bit dissapointed if we start the season without using all our visa places but not overly. I have faith in what's been done so far and really look forward to this season. Edited July 24, 2017 by Jovan Not sure I'll feel the same at Christmas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 33 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Are we convinced that we have enough cap space to sign two more good visa players? As well as Brattan? At a guess I reckon we'd have Franjic's wage and maybe 50-100k left after signing Brattan. Assuming we sign Troisi as marquee, I reckon with that we'll go for a VISA CB and the final visa will be a minimum wage signing, if we sign one at all, and will be more speculative than anything else. Ideally a RB fits the bill, but it wouldnt bother me if it was a winger either.  I know Manny and Pierias aren't world beaters or sexy options, but i think they could definitely do a job if we end up being as strong as I think we are. I almost certainly think we'll only take a minimum squad into the season, and use our scholarships as our injury cover if need be.                                   Galekovic                                  Bouzanis Muscat          Jakobsen        Visa CB        Jamieson Pierias            La Rocca        Tongyik        Metcalfe                        Kilkenny          Brattan                        Genreau          Malik                                     Troisi                                  Caceres Fitzgerald             Fornaroli          Brandan Kamau                     Cahill               Arzani  Roberts, Delianov (GK), 5th Visa, Crowley                 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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