n i k o Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) I don't think people are doing any research into Zac before throwing their opinion around. Make of this what you will but these are the facts. He moved from Gold Coast United to Central Coast in 2012, signed on by the most successful and best defensively minded manager in the league in Graham Arnold. Over the course of his aleague career he made over 80 appearances. On top of that he was a part of the 2013 title winning Mariners side, albeit being a bench player. In 2015 Graham Arnold saw enough quality in him to resign him again for Sydney FC. Then from all reports he left of his own accord for Malaysia. He has also represeneted the national team in both under 20s and under 23s. Add on top of that he is only in his mid 20s. From this information alone I think he would be an interesting signing and well worth the go, especially if he's on a low wage. Edited September 18, 2017 by n i k o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bt50 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, n i k o said: I don't think people are doing any research into Zac before throwing their opinion around. Make of this what you will but these are the facts. He moved from Gold Coast United to Central Coast in 2012, signed on by the most successful and best defensively minded manager in the league in Graham Arnold. Over the course of his aleague career he made over 80 appearances. On top of that he was a part of the 2013 title winning Mariners side, albeit being a bench player. In 2015 Graham Arnold saw enough quality in him to resign him again for Sydney FC. Then from all reports he left of his own accord for Malaysia. He has also represeneted the national team in both under 20s and under 23s. Add on top of that he is only in his mid 20s. From this information alone I think he would be an interesting signing and well worth the go, especially if he's on a low wage. Agree. From memory i think he was fairly highly rated at first, but then had a shocking season after Arnold left and was never really able to recapture his form after. It'd be a bit of a nothing signing, in a position we are reasonably well covered in, but if the club think he's worth giving a spot to then i wont argue. Its unlikely signing him would have any impact, unless he proves to go well and makes us better. A nothing to lose situation if you like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Anderson would be better than La Rocca/Malik, hope we go for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Currently A Full Strength XI (Hard to pick the midfield) BENCH: Galekovic, Cahill, Brattan/Carrusca, Tongyik/Malik/La Rocca, Kamau Possible Changes: WE HAVE A STACKED BENCH! Injury Replacement for Bruno? Additional RB signing? Cahill Sub on at 60 (If not starting) Carrusca sub on at 70 (If not starting) Kamau for Brandan ( if still injured) Brattan for Mauk Is Malik or La Rocca a starter under Wazza? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, n i k o said: I don't think people are doing any research into Zac before throwing their opinion around. Make of this what you will but these are the facts. He moved from Gold Coast United to Central Coast in 2012, signed on by the most successful and best defensively minded manager in the league in Graham Arnold. Over the course of his aleague career he made over 80 appearances. On top of that he was a part of the 2013 title winning Mariners side, albeit being a bench player. In 2015 Graham Arnold saw enough quality in him to resign him again for Sydney FC. Then from all reports he left of his own accord for Malaysia. He has also represeneted the national team in both under 20s and under 23s. Add on top of that he is only in his mid 20s. From this information alone I think he would be an interesting signing and well worth the go, especially if he's on a low wage. I've seen him put in some fairly ordinary performances on the field. Having said that players can improve of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Okay @haz, now make one without Bruno. Brandan will start round 1 so let's see what we can do come our first home game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Okay @haz, now make one without Bruno. Brandan will start round 1 so let's see what we can do come our first home game Either youth or Fitzy up front. Or a very unfit injury replacement But how I would do it Fitz and Brandan are actually more like strikers. They start outwide and when Mauk (Or even Carrusca) get the ball they make there run towards the center for the through balls. No point trying to cross with the team we have. Brattan and Budzik spray the balls wide to Fitz or Brandan, they play back into Mauk and then make their runs Edited September 18, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Id put tip rat up front personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 So this is City 2017/18 ? Expecting a injury replacement for Bruno anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Do we still have a VISA spot? Seeing La Rocca and Carrusca are Aussies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, DukeVader said: Do we still have a VISA spot? Seeing La Rocca and Carrusca are Aussies ? Nope. Bruno, Fernando, Marcin, Bort and Jako. An injury replacement for Bruno could be a foreigner though. How would people feel about giving Milos Lujic a crack as Bruno's injury replacement if we were struggling to find a player of sufficient quality? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, bt50 said: Nope. Bruno, Fernando, Marcin, Bort and Jako. An injury replacement for Bruno could be a foreigner though. How would people feel about giving Milos Lujic a crack as Bruno's injury replacement if we were struggling to find a player of sufficient quality? I'd be interested in it, purely just to see how he goes. Hopefully we can find a stronger replacement though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Stop naming Muscat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, sharpy said: I'd be interested in it, purely just to see how he goes. Hopefully we can find a stronger replacement though. Me too, obv i'd love to get someone thats a gun or proven somewhere. I do however think the chances of that are slim to none though. Anyone that is of a decent quality you would think would have a club by now, and even if they dont its a hard sell to get someone to move to the other side of the world, in a relative footballing backwater, for a two month contract that is pretty much guaranteed to lead nowhere because of the returning player. I struggle to see an injury replacement being anything other than a speculative punt, or getting someone out of retirement. Lujic might well be the best option we can get given the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 51 minutes ago, bt50 said: Me too, obv i'd love to get someone thats a gun or proven somewhere. I do however think the chances of that are slim to none though. Anyone that is of a decent quality you would think would have a club by now, and even if they dont its a hard sell to get someone to move to the other side of the world, in a relative footballing backwater, for a two month contract that is pretty much guaranteed to lead nowhere because of the returning player. I struggle to see an injury replacement being anything other than a speculative punt, or getting someone out of retirement. Lujic might well be the best option we can get given the circumstances. Clubs in the UK bring in loan players all the time. Admittedly distance will be an issue, but there are always plenty of players not getting a game for whatever reason. And don't forget that for many, Australia is a genuinely exciting, once in a lifetime destination, and they will see the CFG connection as being able to open doors for them. I think we'll find someone who is currently warming the pine in a top league somewhere who will be keen of the opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Just remember guys Novillo was an injury replacement (although in January) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 give me Kenny Athiu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Some of the strikers that are free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 35 minutes ago, Money said: give me Kenny Athiu Not some heidelburg hack...Hellas ole We just signed some Polish marquee, our tenth signing of the pre season. Next up Jonjo Shelvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 hours ago, haz said: Either youth or Fitzy up front. Or a very unfit injury replacement But how I would do it Fitz and Brandan are actually more like strikers. They start outwide and when Mauk (Or even Carrusca) get the ball they make there run towards the center for the through balls. No point trying to cross with the team we have. Brattan and Budzik spray the balls wide to Fitz or Brandan, they play back into Mauk and then make their runs Why is Cahill not in Mauks place?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Why is Cahill not in Mauks place?? Away for RD1 Socceroos duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Did Wazza mention tip rat might be back for round 1? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dylan said: Did Wazza mention tip rat might be back for round 1? Nope can't remember any questions regarding even Rd1. Just that Wazza hasn't picked his XI yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) You're telling me were covered in dollar bills from oil and can only get some NPL hero in Lujic or Kenny? Fold club. End the misery. Edited September 18, 2017 by Baka1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 At this moment we can only look at the players profile and compare. Sydney and Other club Europeans have better pedigree. We could actually saw it and our defense is not reinforced yet. Vast CFG scouting network search seems to be concluded- injury replacement not needed. Case closed. We are without the best player and this is concern. Just look at Barca and Real without their top guys. Definitely not the same despite having all other stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Shahanga said: I've seen him put in some fairly ordinary performances on the field. Having said that players can improve of course. During which period? His time with Graham Arnold or post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 32 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: At this moment we can only look at the players profile and compare. Sydney and Other club Europeans have better pedigree. We could actually saw it and our defense is not reinforced yet. Vast CFG scouting network search seems to be concluded- injury replacement not needed. Case closed. We are without the best player and this is concern. Just look at Barca and Real without their top guys. Definitely not the same despite having all other stars. There's no evidence that a search for an injury replacement for Bruno has been called off. Budzinski was confirmed only today, and he has been in the pipeline for well over a month. My reading of the way the CFG scouting network works is that the scouts are looking for players for Melbourne City who are under-valued (for whatever reason) in their current environment. They would rather sign a player such as a Fornaroli, a Novillo, or a Budzinski, who they see, all going well, as being able to play for us for several years. It was clearly stated right from the day our ownership changed that we would not be looking at signing big names, rather we would be aiming to sign big players who would become big names. IMO your criticism is misplaced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 If not under CFG we would be signing bigger names. Right now everything is shaped around unearthing another profitable transfer out of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 55 minutes ago, n i k o said: During which period? His time with Graham Arnold or post? At the mariners (post Arnold there). I remember seeing him do some stupid stuff when st the Gold Coast too. obviously it's a while ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Shahanga said: At the mariners (post Arnold there). I remember seeing him do some stupid stuff when st the Gold Coast too. obviously it's a while ago now. It's not that your observation isn't true but I'd also keep in mind that it would have been the beginning of the rapid decline in the Mariners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 48 minutes ago, jw1739 said: There's no evidence that a search for an injury replacement for Bruno has been called off. So is Crowley ready to start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 52 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: If not under CFG we would be signing bigger names. Right now everything is shaped around unearthing another profitable transfer out of the club. If not under CFG we wouldn't have the budget for big names. I'd rather have big players than big names. CFG's strategy makes sense. I'd rather pay for substance than brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 9 hours ago, playmaker said: So is Crowley ready to start? There is no information saying he is not. I confident he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 17/09/2017 at 11:33 PM, Chris p said: His ability was getting release by the mariners beats getting released by wellington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Embee Posted September 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 http://dailyfootballshow.com/kevin-muscat-backs-melbourne-victory-youngsters-to-succeed-in-senior-ranks-354/ OMG CFG DO SOMETHING!!!1!1!1!!!1!! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, Embee said: http://dailyfootballshow.com/kevin-muscat-backs-melbourne-victory-youngsters-to-succeed-in-senior-ranks-354/ OMG CFG DO SOMETHING!!!1!1!1!!!1!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Haven't we got 3 youth players in our team already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, playmaker said: Haven't we got 3 youth players in our team already? 6 scholarship players, plus Crowley and Arzani as squad members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Embee said: http://dailyfootballshow.com/kevin-muscat-backs-melbourne-victory-youngsters-to-succeed-in-senior-ranks-354/ OMG CFG DO SOMETHING!!!1!1!1!!!1!! what does this even mean!! City Have 6 scholarship players 5 of them are 17. If this isn't a commitment to developing youth i don;t know what is. Victory have strung these players along for years. Lets see, despite what moron muscat says, how much game time they actually get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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