haz Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 That will mean Willo will be even more lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Not to worry, the swap will happen. Give me my green line now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 42 minutes ago, AntiScum said: I've heard Williams was asked to take a pay cut and pretty much told them where to go. I think the swap will still happen. I wonder if we could pay a bit of Williams contract and Adelaide the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dylan said: I wonder if we could pay a bit of Williams contract and Adelaide the rest It would be an oversubscribed Kickstarter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Just now, belaguttman said: It would be an oversubscribed Kickstarter id contribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Maybe Malik failed a fitness test or something similar, if true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 31 minutes ago, Dylan said: I wonder if we could pay a bit of Williams contract and Adelaide the rest I don't think we will have to. City will make it happen one way or another. Throw in a signed Yaya top that'll get it over the line lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 32 minutes ago, rass said: Maybe Malik passed a fitness test or something similar, if true... Fixed for truth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 1 hour ago, AntiScum said: I've heard Williams was asked to take a pay cut and pretty much told them where to go. I think the swap will still happen. I will personally hoare myself out on the streets for the next 3 weeks to raise enough money to make willo go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 close thread... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I will personally hoare myself out on the streets for the next 3 weeks to raise enough money to make willo go I'll join you .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I wouldn't worry too much. Williams either goes now, or if he doesn't he certainly goes at the end of this season. P.S. Are we the only set of supporters who (every season) start talking about "next season" half-way through the current season? Anyway, I've had a little too much pinot noir celebration tonight (it's my birthday tomorrow) so fuck off Williams (now or in May) and good riddance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 55 minutes ago, rass said: Maybe Malik failed a fitness test... More likely Williams passed the shitcunt test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Happy birthday for tomorrow JW hope you day is filled with good things (Williams departing) and lots of laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Dylan said: I wonder if we could pay a bit of Williams contract and Adelaide the rest Stuff that just tell him he's playing in the NPL if he doesn't go, we do alright without him anyway. I'm pretty sure the way tuna and Harry are playing, zinni or dekker might be enough cover for super David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 29 minutes ago, n i k o said: Fixed for truth What if the whole point of CFG's purchase of Heart was to use it as a training base for their medical staff who will then move to Manchester once they are good enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I wouldn't worry too much. Williams either goes now, or if he doesn't he certainly goes at the end of this season. P.S. Are we the only set of supporters who (every season) start talking about "next season" half-way through the current season? Anyway, I've had a little too much pinot noir celebration tonight (it's my birthday tomorrow) so fuck off Williams (now or in May) and good riddance. One of your better posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: Stuff that just tell him he's playing in the NPL if he doesn't go, we do alright without him anyway. I'm pretty sure the way tuna and Harry are playing, zinni or dekker might be enough cover for super David. You cant just cancel his contract mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 16 minutes ago, Dylan said: You cant just cancel his contract mate. Not talking about cancelling his contract just not playing him in the seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Bump Swap deal for Mauk to be completed within 48 hours. Details here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I guess they saw through my plan of a swap with Brown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 15 minutes ago, Shahanga said: I guess they saw through my plan of a swap with Brown? City probably mentioned it and they would've fallen off there chairs pissing themselves laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I would assume once fit he'll push Hughes to the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't really know anything about this lad, so can't say if it is a good move, especially with Mauk going the other way. It's a bold move though and if it works then I think everyone will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Is he even starting 11? Especially since he hasn't played much this season. Edited January 21, 2016 by mulhollanddrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knutty Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm sure he'll be quality once fit but it'll probably take the rest of the season to get 100% match fit since his had next to no game time. We've made quite a few signings this season of players just coming off injury so let's hope they've learned a lot and Osama only needs little game time get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) FWIW he is fit. The article says he is travelling to Brisbane for the game. So he wouldnt travel if he wassnt ready to go. I am stoked about this deal. If we want to continue to play with a 3 5 2 Malik is the perfect player to have Edited January 21, 2016 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 He was in Adelaides squad last week too, they just happen to be on a seven game streak, so if it ain't broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 4 hours ago, mulhollanddrive said: Is he even starting 11? Especially since he hasn't played much this season. Most definitely, when fit he is top 5 CB in comp. He was great last season when he was able to play the ball out in gombau style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hmmm. Liked how he performed under Gombau, not so much under Amor (but then none of the players are performing as well under Amor as they were under Gombau). So an JVS make Malik perform to the level he was last season? That will determine Malik's success. I hate even asking that question whether JVS can make a player perform... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) On 4 January 2016 at 6:38 PM, Tony999 said: Not to worry, the swap will happen. Give me my green line now. Edited January 21, 2016 by Tonyboozeadams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Can we nickname him Osama Malaka? We might not get Samaras but that will bring the Greeks in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 hour ago, strider said: Can we nickname him Osama Malaka? We might not get Samaras but that will bring the Greeks in I owe you a like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFA 2002 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not sure about Malik... Pros: strong bodied defender who is experienced at domestic level (and is still just 25) Cons: horrific brain fades and at times, awful distribution Big gamble by CFG, could either be the missing piece in the puzzle or literally cost us a title going on prior form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 hour ago, strider said: Can we nickname him Osama Malaka? We might not get Samaras but that will bring the Greeks in its just as likely to attract al-Quaeda supporting wankers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 18 minutes ago, belaguttman said: its just as likely to attract al-Quaeda supporting wankers Osama Bin Injured? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 So he has signed until the end of 2017/2018 season. A lot of people were speculating he would be the injury replacement for Chapman, but I didn't see the sense in this because Chapman may be back before the end of the season. It's good to see this is a long term signing and hopefully he can add a bit more solidity at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 minute ago, silva10 said: So he has signed until the end of 2017/2018 season. A lot of people were speculating he would be the injury replacement for Chapman, but I didn't see the sense in this because Chapman may be back before the end of the season. It's good to see this is a long term signing and hopefully he can add a bit more solidity at the back. If fit and in form he was dominant last season. If he reaches that with us he will make a massive difference. A lot of ifs, but welcome aboard to the fella and hope he can prove to be a good move. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Agree there's multiple Ifs with Malik, with the main if being his fitness. If fit he's a top signing for us. On the injury replacement deal, it was speculated that perhaps Malik would be an injury replacement player for 2 months--while Chapman is recovering from injury--hence the club could pay Malik for 2 months outside of the salary cap, and then move him inside the salary cap and have him be a normal salary cap player thereafter. However the details of Malik's signing weren't made 100% clear, just as the details of Caceres' signing weren't made 100% clear. Neither Malik or Caceres or Fitzgerald were announced as injury replacement players. And while David Williams was reportedly getting paid stupidly big money this season, I doubt we've managed to sign all 3 of those players with the salary cap money freed up by Williams' departure. I'm not even sure we have enough squad spots--I'd say we must have 24 or 25 players with Malik and Fitzgerald officially signed--hence logically some of these players must be injury replacement signings. Anyway putting the details to one side, Osama Malik is a top quality A-League defender. And he's a very capable ball playing defender, who can pass out from the back. So Malik looks set to provide a really big amount of value to Melbourne City's team. Edited January 23, 2016 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, Murfy1 said: Agree there's multiple Ifs with Malik, with the main if being his fitness. If fit he's a top signing for us. On the injury replacement deal, it was speculated that perhaps Malik would be an injury replacement player for 2 months--while Chapman is recovering from injury--hence the club could pay Malik for 2 months outside of the salary cap, and then move him inside the salary cap and have him be a normal salary cap player thereafter. However the details of Malik's signing weren't made 100% clear, just as the details of Caceres' signing weren't made 100% clear. Neither Malik or Caceres or Fitzgerald were announced as injury replacement players. And while David Williams was reportedly getting paid stupidly big money this season, I doubt we've managed to sign all 3 of those players with the salary cap money freed up by Williams' departure. I'm not even sure we have enough squad spots--I'd say we must have 24 or 25 players with Malik and Fitzgerald officially signed--hence logically some of these players must be injury replacement signings. Anyway putting the details to one side, Osama Malik is a top quality A-League defender. And he's a very capable ball playing defender, who can pass out from the back. So Malik looks set to provide a really big amount of value to Melbourne City's team. Was Mauk paid outside of the cap Murfy? Also maybe we have saved money with Tando going. The there is Gameiro's salary. With these players only playing for half the season, maybe they have managed to squeeze them inside the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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