bt50 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, icantthinkofacoolname said: yes please Good player, but not what we need really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Are we one of the clubs in contention for George? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, IssySG said: Are we one of the clubs in contention for George? Reportedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, IssySG said: Are we one of the clubs in contention for George? Said to be Sydney, Western Sydney and City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Said to be Sydney, Western Sydney and City. I reckon you could put a line through Sydney. They will use their marquee spot on a striker, and Ninkovic uses the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Our youth keeper Yaren Sozer has signed with Istanbul Basaksehir (Tasaksehir), and has been sent out on loan to 3rd tier side Erokspor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Good player, but not what we need really Agreed but, in my opinion, if you have the opportunity to sign a player like that, you do. Doesn't really matter anyway as there's no way he actually comes to aus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Geez ffs We need fkn big signings This club is the fkn Arsenal of the A-League. Finish fourth all the time (finished third last season and not make asia counts as fourth) Hurry the hell up CFG We are versing the little bitch Mauk soon and we need to give him a back hand in the face. The season hasn't started and I am already pissed off Edited July 12, 2018 by xXCiTyZeNXx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) I got no idea who we are looking at for marquees (Honda plsss), but I would take George. Proven performer in the league, can play wing or CAM hence rotating with Caceras, and will piss off Victory if he continues to play well. But I'd hope if we get a fee for Arzani then we would splash the cash on a higher pedigree marquee (Honda plssss). As @bt50 said, I doubt Sydney will sign him (unless they do some 'accounting' to fit him under the cap) with the money they have from their transfers and no striker currently. WSW could be a possible, they still have 2 VISA spots (and 1 marquee spot??) but already have 3 wingers in Kamau, Fitz and Sotirio. Edited July 12, 2018 by haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I know we have in the past but I hate signing former tard players. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, haz said: I got no idea who we are looking at for marquees (Honda plsss), but I would take George. Proven performer in the league, can play wing or CAM hence rotating with Caceras, and will piss off Victory if he continues to play well. But I'd hope if we get a fee for Arzani then we would splash the cash on a higher pedigree marquee (Honda plssss). As @bt50 said, I doubt Sydney will sign him (unless they do some 'accounting' to fit him under the cap) with the money they have from their transfers and no striker currently. WSW could be a possible, they still have 2 VISA spots (and 1 marquee spot??) but already have 3 wingers in Kamau, Fitz and Sotirio. If nothing else i think him leaving Victory says there is not a hope in hell of him staying as an under the cap player. It'll cost at least 800k, prob a mil to get him. 1 minute ago, n i k o said: I know we have in the past but I hate signing former tard players. I dont care at all tbh. Esp if they are at their peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 minute ago, bt50 said: If nothing else i think him leaving Victory says there is not a hope in hell of him staying as an under the cap player. It'll cost at least 800k, prob a mil to get him. Yea but this is Sydney we are talking about..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Just now, haz said: Yea but this is Sydney we are talking about..... If they couldnt do it with Adrian, theyve got no hope with a rival player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 FWIW would George really stay in this league after the comments he made? Saying that those comments could of come out of frustration about his contract situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 We need a marquee AMÂ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 34 minutes ago, bt50 said: If they couldnt do it with Adrian, theyve got no hope with a rival player. But they did in the first season. I dont what what happened at Sydney but they might have taken the transfer offer and ran? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 9 hours ago, jeffplz said: Our youth keeper Yaren Sozer has signed with Istanbul Basaksehir (Tasaksehir), and has been sent out on loan to 3rd tier side Erokspor. Heard that, good luck to the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, haz said: I got no idea who we are looking at for marquees (Honda plsss), but I would take George. Proven performer in the league, can play wing or CAM hence rotating with Caceras, and will piss off Victory if he continues to play well. But I'd hope if we get a fee for Arzani then we would splash the cash on a higher pedigree marquee (Honda plssss). As @bt50 said, I doubt Sydney will sign him (unless they do some 'accounting' to fit him under the cap) with the money they have from their transfers and no striker currently. WSW could be a possible, they still have 2 VISA spots (and 1 marquee spot??) but already have 3 wingers in Kamau, Fitz and Sotirio. Even though Malik was greatly improved last year, I think a Visa screener would allow Bratten more freedom and see us controll midfield better. A midfield three of- Cruncher-fuck-off-visa-dude Bratten  Caceras/McGree  Maybe we could get Jedi on the cheap instead of a visa, his club is in deep financial trouble? Edited July 12, 2018 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, moops said: Even though Malik was greatly improved last year, I think a Visa screener would allow Bratten more freedom and see us controll midfield better. A midfield three of- Cruncher-fuck-off-visa-dude Bratten  Caceras/McGree  Maybe we could get Jedi on the cheap instead of a visa, his club is in deep financial trouble? Id still go for Visa CB to partner bort (imagine 2 Borts ). I think Brattan can screen fine, pretty sure he has some high tackling stats. McGree is a box to box mid, direct replacement for Mauk. And Vidosic, Caceras, maybe a marquee will share CAM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 12 hours ago, bt50 said: If nothing else i think him leaving Victory says there is not a hope in hell of him staying as an under the cap player. It'll cost at least 800k, prob a mil to get him. I dont care at all tbh. Esp if they are at their peak. I’d be a little worried about second season syndrome but I’d agree he is the type of marquee we need now that we have cas again. That explosive creative winger is what we want.  So because our marquees are cursed. We are now no longer allowed to call him that. From now on on the forum outside cap visa OCV  so hopefully cfg will deliver since we have given them Arzani 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I still think we can do better than have Malik as a starting 11 player. Don't get me wrong, he's been good at times and I'm glad he's in the squad but his forward passing and transition play is still too slow for me. Brattan as the holding mid / deep lying play-maker, McGree box to box, and then Caceras if he's up to it or a Visa 10 if he's not. Supporters complain about slow transition and meaningless sideways passes. If we want to get away from that we need all 3 of our midfielders to want the ball and know what to do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Jason Davidson to Perth. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/signing-news-glory-secure-caltex-socceroos-defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Le Cube Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Have we heard anything new on Gulum? With the visitors losing Williams and Donachie I get the horrible feeling they might make a big play for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 17 minutes ago, Jacques Le Cube said: Have we heard anything new on Gulum? With the visitors losing Williams and Donachie I get the horrible feeling they might make a big play for him. Nothing new on anyone as far as I know - not even Arzani. Club is very quiet on pre-season - latest is a video of four players trying out some Indian snacks. Contracts overseas don't expire until 30th June, so it's a bit early to expect anything on overseas-based players yet - we know we won't hear anything until it's signed sealed and delivered. I guess we'd all like to see more, but that's the City way. Support this club and you'll go through this every bloody off-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Jacques Le Cube said: Have we heard anything new on Gulum? With the visitors losing Williams and Donachie I get the horrible feeling they might make a big play for him. Asked him about it and he said "We'll see" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Rumors that Victory are looking at Andrea Barzagli. I was jealous until I saw his age. Would have taken him to partner Bort if he was 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 10 hours ago, haz said: Rumors that Victory are looking at Andrea Barzagli. I was jealous until I saw his age. Would have taken him to partner Bort if he was 35 He's only just signed a contract extension with Juventus and as far as I can see he's contracted until 30th June 2019. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Australian free agents. (Ex Heart player's Babalj , Williams and Good). Note few mistakes regarding transfers and retirements. Edited July 14, 2018 by Forever City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 31 minutes ago, Forever City said: Australian free agents. (Ex Heart player's Babalj , Williams and Good). Note few mistakes regarding transfers and retirements. Only would take Borrello but there is no way hes coming back to the HAL. Plus hes coming back from a torn ACL. Would also take Milligan, but im sure hes wanting $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 47 minutes ago, haz said: Only would take Borrello but there is no way hes coming back to the HAL. Plus hes coming back from a torn ACL. Would also take Milligan, but im sure hes wanting $$$ I would possibly take Rose as a squad player that's about all. Nichols at a stretch but comes with A LOT of baggage. Edited July 14, 2018 by Forever City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 This is our current midfield list Brattan Malik Vidosic Mcgree Caceras  perhaps this is the year we go three at the back. I still remember that derby when we played with thee, it was the best I’ve ever seen us play and with those midfield players we should be trying to get as many into the 11 as possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Forever City said: I would possibly take Rose as a squad player that's about all. Nichols at a stretch but comes with A LOT of baggage. IIRC we've been linked with Liam Rose twice - the second time only a few weeks ago. But nothing has been announced so presumably the mooted deal fell through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Dylan said: This is our current midfield list Brattan Malik Vidosic Mcgree Caceras  perhaps this is the year we go three at the back. I still remember that derby when we played with thee, it was the best I’ve ever seen us play and with those midfield players we should be trying to get as many into the 11 as possible Three at the back worked well until other teams worked out how to counter it, then oyr season turned to shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Dylan said: This is our current midfield list Brattan Malik Vidosic Mcgree Caceras  perhaps this is the year we go three at the back. I still remember that derby when we played with thee, it was the best I’ve ever seen us play and with those midfield players we should be trying to get as many into the 11 as possible This implies we'd play wing backs. 3-5-2 works for England because they have high quality wing backs like Trippier. We'd need wing backs not full backs, and our wingers would be redundant. I'm not sure our list is built for this. In any case, we're set up for 4-3-3 which means we play three in midfield anyway, either a 6, 8 and 10, or a combination of 6s and 8s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 16 hours ago, Forever City said: Australian free agents. (Ex Heart player's Babalj , Williams and Good). Note few mistakes regarding transfers and retirements. I hear that Cahill kid is a decent prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartLand Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 16 hours ago, Forever City said: Australian free agents. (Ex Heart player's Babalj , Williams and Good). Note few mistakes regarding transfers and retirements. Would take Carney as a role player. Can do a job and play multiple positions. He's 34 and on his last legs but for the right money he'd be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, fensaddler said: This implies we'd play wing backs. 3-5-2 works for England because they have high quality wing backs like Trippier. We'd need wing backs not full backs, and our wingers would be redundant. I'm not sure our list is built for this. In any case, we're set up for 4-3-3 which means we play three in midfield anyway, either a 6, 8 and 10, or a combination of 6s and 8s. Not necessarily. From memory we played more of the Conte type 343 early on in which JVS had Kilkenny playing a quasi centre back without the ball and holding mid with. For me personally which ever system we try is basically not relevant what I think is crucial is taking the game on and looking forward at every opportunity and moving the ball as fast as possible and showing the balls to make a the risky passes. Now obviously this is easier with quality players and generally the results will show that. My fear and it's been this all along is that this is opposite to the "Joyce way" and he prefers the safe percentage type attitude. Getting back to the midfield conundrum with our current list, I think it's a given that Malik and Brattan will play at the base of a 3 midfield with either Mcgree or Caceras as the AM and Vidosic will play out wide when selected. But alot will hinge on what happens with Arzani me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 just sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: just sharing If this happens, I think I might have to resort to Seppuku Edited July 16, 2018 by haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Can’t see anyone in the A-League forking our 7mil a season for Honda like he wants! Surely a Japanese club could jump at the chance to have him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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