Shahanga Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Disinformation coming out of the press in regards to Hughes. Wasn't in the Northern Ireland squad I saw, so presumably is another one with a "secret" injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Disinformation coming out of the press in regards to Hughes. Wasn't in the Northern Ireland squad I saw, so presumably is another one with a "secret" injury.Definitely wasn't in the match squad, but he was probably with the larger squad. In the same way that Matthew Millar was in our travelling party to Sydney but not in the match squad. But I agree - marked lack of clarity as to just what is going on with Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Definitely wasn't in the match squad, but he was probably with the larger squad. In the same way that Matthew Millar was in our travelling party to Sydney but not in the match squad. But I agree - marked lack of clarity as to just what is going on with Hughes.soccer way show the 23 man squad and he didn't make that for either game. I can't imagine he was there but outside the 23, as You don't take a 35 year old to get some experience.i am assuming he failed a fitness test, either here or in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) And we let Safuwan go...he played for Singapore last night in their 2-1 win. Edited October 13, 2015 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 And we let Safuwan go...he played for Singapore last night in their 2-1 win.really dumb move to let him go. A versatile defender/midfielder that can score? Whats there not to like? If it was the injury concern well,, you know where I'm going with that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Agree about Safuwan.But from everything coming out the major reasoning behind Hughes and Sorenson was to bring in experience professionalism and a different mentality into the club. As an extension this must then be at the expense of on field output (due to age and long term service )I guess the cards have been dealt and if it proves wrong several heads should roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 really dumb move to let him go. A versatile defender/midfielder that can score? Whats there not to like? If it was the injury concern well,, you know where I'm going with that.I agree there was plenty to like about him, I still feel he would have the potential to be sent off on a regular basis in the a-league as he put in some pretty rash challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hughes signing will turn out well. Save this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hughes signing will turn out well. Save this post. ok jake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 If I ever see him play a competitive match I'll start to form an opinion then. Obviously (?) his inability to hold down a spot in a side in the English 2nd division, when he was a year younger, is a source of concern, as is his current injury status & age, but after writing ~ 200 posts about how Jaliens would struggle to get a game in SL3 last year & then watching him deliver, I'm going to hold off saying too much just yet.This . "Defender Hughes will return later in the week after completing international duty with Euro 2016 bound Northern Ireland, while Zullo is line to come into the first XI after he was an unused substitute in Sarturday’s 1-1 draw away to Sydney FC" So ..he might play in the derby maybe nor for the whole 90 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 This . "Defender Hughes will return later in the week after completing international duty with Euro 2016 bound Northern Ireland, while Zullo is line to come into the first XI after he was an unused substitute in Sarturday’s 1-1 draw away to Sydney FC"So ..he might play in the derby maybe nor for the whole 90 mins.I only believe anything about Melbourne City when I'm on the platform at Richmond...going home after the match. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Latest is "calf - 1-2 weeks."Waste of a visa place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Latest is "calf - 1-2 weeks."Waste of a visa place.Absolutely.....Should just tell him to stay in N. Ireland and don't bother coming back to Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I thought sorenson was the waste of a visa space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I thought sorenson was the waste of a visa space?Forum needs a whipping boy Dylan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Forum needs a whipping boy Dylan...strider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 strider?my ears are burning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 In today's press conference JvS said the medical steam said Hughes was 2-3 weeks away from 'training' with the group.I'm going out on a limb and calling he'll never end up playing a game for us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 In today's press conference JvS said the medical steam said Hughes was 2-3 weeks away from 'training' with the group.I'm going out on a limb and calling he'll never end up playing a game for us.I have said it before and I will say it again. He should have just stayed put after his Euro participation and don't bother coming back to Melbourne.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Will play against Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Northern Ireland international Aaron Hughes keen to become A-lister with Melbourne City Steve Beacom22 October 2015 Aaron Hughes is enjoying his new life in Australia. Off the field the 35-year-old and his family have settled in well since moving Down Under in July.What the Northern Ireland star wants to do now is show his worth on the field.The A-League, which is Australia's equivalent of the Premier League, has just started and Hughes has yet to be involved due to injury.That was why Hughes was ruled out of Northern Ireland's October double header when they beat Greece 3-1 at Windsor Park to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals and drew 1-1 with Finland in Helsinki to top their group.Hughes, showing his commitment to manager Michael O'Neill, took the long journey from Australia to join up with the squad, even though there was a chance he would not be able to play.It was fitting that Hughes was around for those two magical nights of celebration.Since making his international debut in 1998, and going on to win 96 caps to date, he has been one of the most consistent players ever to wear the Northern Ireland shirt.The former Newcastle, Aston Villa and Fulham star would love to make it to 100 caps, but even more important to him will be to make it to France for the Euro finals.O'Neill believes the defender's experience and calming influence will be extremely useful next year.For his part Hughes wants to start playing games and Melbourne, who have conceded seven goals in their last three matches, could do with him.He said: "Being with Northern Ireland on the night we qualified was great. It was fantastic to do it Windsor."Now I'm really looking forward to playing in the A-League for Melbourne City."The standard is good and I want to do well for the club, who have made me and my family feel really welcome." http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/euro2016/northern-ireland-international-aaron-hughes-keen-to-become-alister-with-melbourne-city-34130196.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 who does he dare replace? the relentlessly slow Kisnorbo or Angry Mr. Investment Chappy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 about as useless as steven gray, great visa signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 2 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: about as useless as steven gray, great visa signing Well as soon as he was subbed it all fell apart? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 2 minutes ago, Dylan said: Well as soon as he was subbed it all fell apart? that's a big part of the problem isn't it, he's always injured, doesn't do proper rehab as he's off fucking cheering on northern ireland from the bench 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 shit kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityamatic Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just listening to JVS's presser, apparently Hughes had to come off at half time as he 'had problems again'. FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Are there no under 35 injury free visa cbs available in the world?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Seemed solid when on. We really need him. I guess it's back to Chapman creating goals for the opposition and Kisnorbo trying to stop them. Heaven forbid on e of them should come off, because then all we have is Clisby and you might as well just forfeit the game then play with Clisby on. Edited November 13, 2015 by Tesla 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 54 minutes ago, Tesla said: Seemed solid when on. We really need him. This. Plus where did the people who were making out that he was going to be the slowest player in the history of the league get their info? Was probably on the quicker side for A-League center halves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 33 minutes ago, Jimmy said: This. Plus where did the people who were making out that he was going to be the slowest player in the history of the league get their info? Was probably on the quicker side for A-League center halves. On 07/11/2015 13:40:42, Tonyboozeadams said: problem is Hughes is slow as fuck To be honest Tony I haven't seen him since his Fulham days in the EPL. He was actually very mobile then and never struck me as a player who lacked pace. Maybe he has lost that pace, but I don't know. Do I get a green line Jimmy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hughes did nothing really poor last night, but equally nothing really memorable. IMO visa players should show something not available from an Australian player, and above that someone who is a current visa international should be pretty obvious to pick out from the rest of the players on the park. I'm afraid I just don't see this with Hughes, and that's my criticism of this signing. Waste of a visa place for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 7 hours ago, Jimmy said: This. Plus where did the people who were making out that he was going to be the slowest player in the history of the league get their info? Was probably on the quicker side for A-League center halves. Dem Fifa ratings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Hughes did nothing really poor last night, but equally nothing really memorable. IMO visa players should show something not available from an Australian player, and above that someone who is a current visa international should be pretty obvious to pick out from the rest of the players on the park. I'm afraid I just don't see this with Hughes, and that's my criticism of this signing. Waste of a visa place for me. I'm not sure what else he could have done. There was nothing in front of him to go to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Hughes did nothing really poor last night, but equally nothing really memorable. IMO visa players should show something not available from an Australian player, and above that someone who is a current visa international should be pretty obvious to pick out from the rest of the players on the park. I'm afraid I just don't see this with Hughes, and that's my criticism of this signing. Waste of a visa place for me. Maybe, but he is a CB, played only for one half, and no goals were conceded while he was on. Surely way to early to make that call? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 46 minutes ago, Tesla said: Maybe, but he is a CB, played only for one half, and no goals were conceded while he was on. Surely way to early to make that call? 6 rounds in + ffa cup games and he's played 45 mins, will miss more if he's injured now, new germano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 9 hours ago, Tesla said: Seemed solid when on. We really need him. I guess it's back to Chapman creating goals for the opposition and Kisnorbo trying to stop them. Heaven forbid on e of them should come off, because then all we have is Clisby & Chapman and you might as well just forfeit the game then play with both on. Fixed Look Hughes is clearly a good player ( was great when he was on) but as others have said when he's never available it's not much help is it? It was just bad luck of course that the 35 year old we signed got injured a lot. Completely unpredictable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I don't know how you can judge any player under JVS last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Only saw about 10 minutes of him as I arrived late, but seemed really solid and calm on the ball. If uninjured should play next to Kisnorbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I thought Hughes was solid as well. I'm more suspicious of defenders and DMs who try to do eye-catching things, instead of defenders like Hughes who keep it simple and don't make mistakes. As said we didn't concede when Hughes was on the pitch. But Melbourne City have now played 10 competitive matches, 20 halves of football, and Aaron Hughes has only played 1 half of football for us. For a 35 year old who's only signed up for 1 season his injuries and unavailability are a big problem. So not because of his quality but because of his unavailability one can criticise his signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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