alexli Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Manny Muscat signed for two years according to Wellington's official website http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/manny-muscat-returns-to-melbourne/q0jj6l12p9uw1fo9x1blg6wj4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good signing if we didn't pay too much for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) This is such an usual signing. Forget about his second name but... Why?! EDIT: In all fairness, he's a player who can fill in at DM, CB and full back. Edited March 3, 2016 by hakz7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityscape Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Nice, replaces Paartalu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1. we need a defender , tick 2. we need someone with some mongrel, tick 3. we need some one not 35 years old, tick 4. we need someone with a solid non long term injury record, tick all in all a solid signing He's not going to be poached by a bigger clubs, so not a bad pickup by the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 New manager wanted him signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 id suggest he's more there to add a bit of steel into our full back stocks tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Perfect squad player, very versatile and can play as a bit of a 'Mr Fix it'. Turned 31 last December so he's not overly old but still has a heap of experience at this level and is a good leader. The article on the Phoenix website said he has just had his third child together wife his wife they wanted to move back to their hometown, Melbourne. The fact he wants to move to Melbourne, we're an appealing club to join I can't imagine we would've needed to offer him a very big contract to get him to sign. Technically because he's coming from a different country can't we also offer out of cap extra's to help relocate. Will be a very helpful player, especially if we can make the Asian Champions League next season, squad depth is absolutely vital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hakz7 Posted March 3, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Just now, Dylan said: New manager wanted him signed. Why would Pellegrini want Manny Muscat? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 minute ago, bt50 said: id suggest he's more there to add a bit of steel into our full back stocks tbh Agree but not sure how he'll adapt to a possession/passing game 14 minutes ago, hakz7 said: This is such an usual signing. Forget about his second name but... Why?! EDIT: In all fairness, he's a player who can fill in at DM, CB and full back. I've already got a chant for him - "he might be a Muscunt but he's our cunt" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Terrible signing, not old enough and doesn't get injured enough 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 He needs to change his name ... Theo did it. I think something like Manny (the) Munster. But please, no Muscats at City ... EVER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Just now, Torn Asunder said: He needs to change his name ... Theo did it. I think something like Manny (the) Munster. But please, no Muscats at City ... EVER Racist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 signed to appeal to the Maltese Community to come on board.... oh shit we did that with Mifsud , look what happened there I think a good solid signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Kisnorbo replacement I assume? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, playmaker said: Kisnorbo replacement I assume? I think he is more of an Aziz behich replacement, only 3 seasons since we had 2 proper wide defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 The timing of the announcement is a bit random but not a bad signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 35 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Agree but not sure how he'll adapt to a possession/passing game I've already got a chant for him - "he might be a Muscunt but he's our cunt" He might be a Muscunt, but he's not a fucking muscunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 He'll join us at the end of the season. I'd say non-visa replacement for Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Wow that's out of the blue. Will take some adjusting, always hated the bloke to be honest. Hope he changes my mind on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 From memory we tried to go after him a couple of seasons ago but he signed on with Wellington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 There's only one Manny Muscat One Manny Muscat Nothing like Kev, cause he's a cunt Manny is the only Muscat for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 55 minutes ago, bt50 said: Racist. but i like dogs ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 New aus marquee to replace mooy when he goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Good signing if we didn't pay too much for him Convinced you would turn any signing into a positive one, Captain Optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 59 minutes ago, Kinnibari said: The timing of the announcement is a bit random but not a bad signing. Nothing random about it. It's Thursday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) 42 minutes ago, marn11 said: Convinced you would turn any signing into a positive one, Captain Optimistic. No doubt I trust CFG completely when it comes to recruitment. They'll have stuff-ups and times when players don't work or get injured, as does every club in the world, but overall they have been able to get in what we need for a good price. On Muscat himself, my opinion of him hasn't changed; he's a bit of a hack, but he's an honest hack and will give you 100% every time he plays. Given Franjic and Zullo are much more talented but perhaps on the soft side, Manny adds a bit of cunt into the team that we haven't previously had. Depending on who your up against, cunty players are sometimes better than delicate ones and vice versa. It's just an extra facet to our side we didn't already have. Also, FWIW I wasn't particularly wrapped with the signing of Bouzanis, although given it was January and there was no one we were going to get with better credentials for the minimum wage I can see why we took him. Edited March 3, 2016 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Meh. Is JD still doing our recruitment? In fairness he replaces Hughes and gets us back a VISA spot so that's a bonus. But meh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Finally a player with some cunt about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 38 minutes ago, Jovan said: Nothing random about it. It's Thursday. I laughed, but also: it's not like there isn't time to make these announcements during the offseason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 i hate this cunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Decent squad player, probably not on much. Only thing I'm surprised about is that most people are happy with this? Normally this is the kind of signing that people on here hate. Edited March 3, 2016 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 CFG having a laugh are they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Bannon said: i hate this cunt. He's the Muscat without the N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 previously one of my most hated players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, Luke said: previously one of my most hated players Previously? What's changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hakz7 Posted March 3, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, Jovan said: Previously? What's changed. Sorensen arrived. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Underwhelming 2 year signing. Another 30-something defender. If he's a squaddie he's arguably a decent or good signing. However if he's going to be a regular starter, then he's a pretty disappointing signing. I agree that the best thing about signing Manny Muscut is that we should no longer need to use up a Visa spot on the back four next season. With Chapman, Malik, Muscat and Clisby signed up for the next few seasons we should always have fit defenders and should never have to do things like play midfielders in defence again. What's crucial now though is that he club can tie down a quality central defender for next season. Hopefully Wilko can continue to perform and the club can secure him on a new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I'm surprised at you Murf, you're usually so positive. He looks like a serviceable signing to me - has missed only 2-4 matches per season going back to 2009/10. Reasonably versatile, not a visa player, and probably doesn't command a big wage. Not likely to be called up for any international duties either so will be available all the time. One of our biggest weaknesses to me is that we rarely have a bench that looks like it can add value in the last 30 minutes of a match (in fact, quite the opposite), but here's a defender we could bring on and actually add value, and can start as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Not a signing to get excited about, but not bad for depth. Reckon this means bye bye to Trifiro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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