Deluka Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 If he's training but no contract, I doubt he'll be the marquee - just seeing if he's still a handy player to put under the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 5 hours ago, bt50 said: Based on nothing but a pondering, but perhaps if Cahill has been moved to marquee, we are waiting for Budzinski to sign on the dotted line before 'officially' signing Chelo. So say hypothetically we have say 500k left in the cap and we've offered Budszinski 300k and Chelo 200k. If Airbud was to suddenly say i want 350k, we want to have that room to move and then say to Chelo after, sorry we only have 150k now, take it or leave it. Ie we are tabling an offer to Chelo, but on the proviso that the other deal goes through. Again based on nothing and a complete hypothetical, but that's a scenario that realistic and possibly playing out as we speak. Yea I think sounds accurate, also provides a reason for Marcelo C. to work harder for the contract/money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 nah, the 'only training' sounds like a quick excuse after Bruno spilt the beans. I think Marcelo has agreed to a deal, but not officially signed on the dotted line. Bruno jumped the gun a bit. If he was just 'training' why would Bruno tweet it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, CityHeart said: nah, the 'only training' sounds like a quick excuse after Bruno spilt the beans. I think Marcelo has agreed to a deal, but not officially signed on the dotted line. Bruno jumped the gun a bit. If he was just 'training' why would Bruno tweet it? That sounds pretty credible!  I suspect those who think we'll sign him as a late change option under the cap may well be right.  With Budziński as well that would look a well stacked and balanced squad, arguably the best we've had overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Â arguably the best we've had overall. We've said this every year for the past 3 years hahah. Fingers crossed though Wazza can put the squad to its potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 46 minutes ago, CityHeart said: nah, the 'only training' sounds like a quick excuse after Bruno spilt the beans. I think Marcelo has agreed to a deal, but not officially signed on the dotted line. Bruno jumped the gun a bit. If he was just 'training' why would Bruno tweet it? Is it possible that Bruno was simply referring to the four Latinos as "the family"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Marcelo C. was broken last year, so if he does sign I hope its not to be a regular starter. Backup for Budzik would be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Is it possible that Bruno was simply referring to the four Latinos as "the family"? Anything is possible - but why would Bruno delete it as quickly as i went up? Aren't they "family" anymore? LOL. I think that has been the giveaway - the immediate deletion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 You don't trial Carusca. I reckon that was a bit of spin from the club there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, CityHeart said: Anything is possible - but why would Bruno delete it as quickly as i went up? Aren't they "family" anymore? LOL. I think that has been the giveaway - the immediate deletion. "you're not fam anymore"  4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 37 minutes ago, haz said: Marcelo C. was broken last year, so if he does sign I hope its not to be a regular starter. Backup for Budzik would be good. 16 starts,  19 matches altogether in the A-League for 1421 minutes. 2 goals and 1 assist. Not outstanding figures. Did not play in any of the  six ACL matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, jw1739 said: 16 starts,  19 matches altogether in the A-League for 1421 minutes. 2 goals and 1 assist. Not outstanding figures. Did not play in any of the  six ACL matches. Ah my mistake, I had the thought that he was injured for a long period of time. Edited August 25, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 He'll be a bench player so it's an awesome bit of work from the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Question about A-League/FFA rules. Can someone be signed as a player on the minimum wage and also hold a coaching position in the club and be paid separately for those additional duties, only the "player wage" being counted as within the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: Question about A-League/FFA rules. Can someone be signed as a player on the minimum wage and also hold a coaching position in the club and be paid separately for those additional duties, only the "player wage" being counted as within the cap? There is no way of FFA knowing anything provided it's not stated in the contract nor is the player being paid on the side while contracted as a player. Edited August 25, 2017 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 39 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Question about A-League/FFA rules. Can someone be signed as a player on the minimum wage and also hold a coaching position in the club and be paid separately for those additional duties, only the "player wage" being counted as within the cap? No. I think it has been tested before too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 22 hours ago, japiedog said: who is that next to Bruno in the photo? Â dont worry who he is. he will spend most of the season out injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yusuf Ahmed was offered a senior contract but was denied due to an injury. Will be given a nother go next season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 If we get both Carusca and Bud there is one thing our squad screams and thats balace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 13 hours ago, jeffplz said: Yusuf Ahmed was offered a senior contract but was denied due to an injury. Will be given a nother go next season Is this guy even at the club anymore? He has not played any NPL games and has not been seen at any training sessions. Why would they give him a contract. surely there is another player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Any update on Budzinski or Currusca anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Now we have a timeline on Bruno, do we look at an injury replacement as it looks as if he will be missing the first month at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, neio said: Now we have a timeline on Bruno, do we look at an injury replacement as it looks as if he will be missing the first month at least No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 No injury replacement on a two game contract is going to be better than Timmy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 55 minutes ago, bt50 said: No injury replacement on a two game contract is going to be better than Timmy. Has somebody checked the Socceroo calendar vs the start of our season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Has somebody checked the Socceroo calendar vs the start of our season. Only if we go to playoffs will he have to play- I think we'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Hellenic Hero said: Only if we go to playoffs will he have to play- I think we'll be alright. No friendlies lined up? I actually don't mind playing Timmy upfront and see how that works, Bruno has never missed a game so we've never really tried that I believe. Both of them upfront isn't an option. Edited August 30, 2017 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaffer Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, Mr MO said: No friendlies lined up? I actually don't mind playing Timmy upfront and see how that works, Bruno has never missed a game so we've never really tried that I believe. Both of them upfront isn't an option. Playing Adelaide United next Tuesday at CFA but Timmy will be with national team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, TheGaffer said: Playing Adelaide United next Tuesday at CFA but Timmy will be with national team. Ah will all our scouts be there? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Bruno missing a few games won't matter when our new Polish marquee Marcin taking the piss obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city/melbourne-city-begin-global-search-for-bruno-fornaroli-injury-replacement-20170830-gy7q2v.html hmmm any former Adelaide strikers available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 47 minutes ago, HughJass said: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city/melbourne-city-begin-global-search-for-bruno-fornaroli-injury-replacement-20170830-gy7q2v.html hmmm any former Adelaide strikers available? If we get a injury replacememt he could go from injury replacement contract to a guest contract if bruno isnt ready till January 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 26 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: If we get a injury replacememt he could go from injury replacement contract to a guest contract if bruno isnt ready till January Does anyone seriously think the club is going to be in the market for a "like" replacement. All this injury replacement to guest player scenario is just wishful thinking. It's pretty clear they are very tight when forking out the cash on players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jovan said: Does anyone seriously think the club is going to be in the market for a "like" replacement. All this injury replacement to guest player scenario is just wishful thinking. It's pretty clear they are very tight when forking out the cash on players. It is so tempting though. As terrible as it is for Bruno (that amateur hack tackle was just fukd), it certainly gives us some unpredictability going forward if we do indeed pick up a replacement player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jovan said: Does anyone seriously think the club is going to be in the market for a "like" replacement. All this injury replacement to guest player scenario is just wishful thinking. It's pretty clear they are very tight when forking out the cash on players. The payments to the injured player during the injury are covered by insurance. AFAIK there's no additional wage cost to a club with a like-for-like injury replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The payments to the injured player during the injury are covered by insurance. AFAIK there's no additional wage cost to a club with a like-for-like injury replacement. To find a 20 goal a season striker will cost serious money. So to replace Bruno is almost unrealistic. I just don't see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Novillo as an injury replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, Forever City said: Novillo as an injury replacement? oh god please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 26 minutes ago, Jovan said: Does anyone seriously think the club is going to be in the market for a "like" replacement. All this injury replacement to guest player scenario is just wishful thinking. It's pretty clear they are very tight when forking out the cash on players. All this talk about City's 'unlimited budget' just ignores reality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: The payments to the injured player during the injury are covered by insurance. AFAIK there's no additional wage cost to a club with a like-for-like injury replacement. This.  The cost is covered substantially by insurance.  It's about finding the right player, where the opportunity suits that player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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