Fernando Brandán

[playmaker]

4 hours ago, n i k o said:

I feel like there's an imminent fight between @playmaker (Pro Activist for Wazza) and @Dylan (Anti Wazza Movement) on the merits of Wazza....

 

3 hours ago, Dylan said:

Its probably a bit of an unfair fight as its a lot easier for me to claim failure and therefore victory 

No fight needed.

Believe me, if Wazza doesn't implement his plan and we fail again, I will be asking Dylan for some counselling.

Edited December 1, 2017 by playmaker

[jw1739]

1 hour ago, Shahanga said:

Am I the only one pissed off we didn’t bring in an injury replacement for Brandan. I mean there was no way he was going to be firing on all 8 cyclinders before 2018.

Disappointing list management 

No, you're not. The decision not to do so is IMO far worse than disappointing. It makes no sense whatsoever to have a visa player out for 12 months and not bring in a replacement. If you're going to do that, why did you sign the original player in the first place? 

It's precisely that sort of decision that makes me wonder whether some people in CFG have any idea of what they're doing.

[HeartOfCity]

16 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

No, you're not. The decision not to do so is IMO far worse than disappointing. It makes no sense whatsoever to have a visa player out for 12 months and not bring in a replacement. If you're going to do that, why did you sign the original player in the first place? 

It's precisely that sort of decision that makes me wonder whether some people in CFG have any idea of what they're doing.

I would love Brandan back but maybe theres something to it. 

[Shahanga]

1 hour ago, haz said:

'Money money money, must be funny, in a rich man's world'

Insurance covers injuries 

[n i k o]

4 hours ago, malloy said:

Was I the only one thinking they were gonna pull the gloves on and duke it out?

I thought it too but wasn't my intended meaning 

[haz]

48 minutes ago, Shahanga said:

Insurance covers injuries 

Shhhh.

[Imtellingyou]

Even if he's fit, it's pretty much obvious that Wazza is trying to make a room for his hand pick Ross.

[jw1739]

2 hours ago, Imtellingyou said:

Even if he's fit, it's pretty much obvious that Wazza is trying to make a room for his hand pick Ross.

Even if that's true, it's understandable. Brandan was an exciting player for us, no doubt, no question, and had he not had this training injury he still would be. Joyce will be aware of his history however - which wasn't without controversy - and if he's going to be our manager going forward, then if he feels more comfortable with a different type of player then it makes sense for him to sign that type of player rather than re-sign Brandan.

[Tony999]

Surely we can make some cheap banner for our next home game asking for Brandan? 

[Andrew Edmonds]

In a Facebook group someone close with Fernando has said he's going back to Argentina this week (Wednesday), so maybe expect an announcement by the club this week.

[fensaddler]

5 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said:

In a Facebook group someone close with Fernando has said he's going back to Argentina this week (Wednesday), so maybe expect an announcement by the club this week.

He may just be going home for Christmas, but yes, it could be a lot more. If he is going, we'll miss him and he leaves some fabulous memories. And taking the positive, we have some very promising wide players coming through the youth ranks.

[HughJass]

Gone https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/fernando-brandan-depart-melbourne-city-fc

[bt50]

Unfortunate. Looks like Ross is staying then.

[Embee]

Sounded like it was coming, still, pretty displeased.

[Dylan]

I really hope this comes back and bites us in the ass. Something along the lines of. We give fat forward a contract for the rest of the season. He realises he has it sweet and decides he cant get out his gate again or says he is injured (probably because his knees couldnt handle the weight) 

Edited December 18, 2017 by Dylan

[Heart of Melbourne]

So many players leaving and no one coming in. Very concerning 

[Dylan]

4 minutes ago, Heart of Melbourne said:

So many players leaving and no one coming in. Very concerning 

Well in Jan we will probably sign 4 defenders or something stupid like that 

[thisphantomfortress]

I look forward to the reasonable debate on this thread. TBF was really good start of last season, had a chronic case of the post cup hangover and got injured. Goodbye Fernando, Fernando Goodbye.

[Missing_Moy]

 

Edited December 18, 2017 by Missing_Moy

[Dylan]

11 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said:

I look forward to the reasonable debate on this thread. TBF was really good start of last season, had a chronic case of the post cup hangover and got injured. Goodbye Fernando, Fernando Goodbye.

Something like..... this departure has Falklands War written all over it? 

[japiedog]

Wazza  apparent wont be attending the Oscars   

[playmaker]

Pretty sad news as I thought he was a good solid player. 

Looks as though the pre-transfer window cull continues.

Must be some good replacements coming.

I am excited but sad.

[fensaddler]

28 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said:

I look forward to the reasonable debate on this thread. TBF was really good start of last season, had a chronic case of the post cup hangover and got injured. Goodbye Fernando, Fernando Goodbye.

Something to that fortress. Great player to watch, sometimes though a luxury, not always end product to the flair.  Difficult, because football is about entertainment too. We don't know whether he was able to get full fitness back, so that may be an issue. Will all now depend on who comes in for January.

[Jovan]

Don't like it. Not one bit.

He should have never changed numbers. The #10 is cursed. Whats Safran upto lately we need to reverse the curse.

[jw1739]

This has been telegraphed for weeks so it's no surprise.

So he was on loan after all. He's a good player and an entertaining player, but IMO people are getting a bit carried away. His on-field antics caused a bit of trouble for the club, and also dragged Bruno into a controversy about diving and going down too easily. Once he was injured last March - apparently in a training accident with Sorensen - it was pretty obvious that his contract would not be renewed once it expired in May 2018. So him leaving now is the sensible move, allowing a replacement to join us for the second half of this season. It just isn't sensible to carry injured players in the A-League because of the numbers cap - even if the club is wealthy enough to afford to do so. This is the harsh reality of our league.

[Thrillhouse]

fucking pissed, club handling things horribly again
basically wasted a visa spot and communication from the club piss poor again, if anything should be moving budz on 

goodbye sexy mullet 

 

Edited December 18, 2017 by Thrillhouse

[jw1739]

1 minute ago, Thrillhouse said:

fucking pissed, club handling things horribly again
basically wasted a visa spot and communication from the club piss poor again, if anything should be moving budz on 

goodbye sexy mullet 

 

r__NHM.mp4

There's still time for both Budski and Kilkenny. If the rumours are true, then Killa will be announced before too long.

[Tony999]

This player was part of the reason l renewed my membership. Now he is gone. FMD.

[xXCiTyZeNXx]

Brandan had a serious ACL injury and wasnt going to play this season anyway. Better off releasing him and saving another visa spot. 

[haz]

Sad.

[jeffplz]

I trust the gaffer's judgement. If he's said Brandan isn't showing what he used to in the past, who are we to say he's wrong

[CityWildcat]

He did play his heart out for the shirt.  OK the Cup speech expletive was rather knowingly done,  but I'm kinda sad he's gone.  If we can import Bud and sit him on the bench, we can see him through an injury, surely.  

[japiedog]

1 minute ago, CityWildcat said:

He did play his heart out for the shirt.  OK the Cup speech expletive was rather knowingly done,  but I'm kinda sad he's gone.  If we can import Bud and sit him on the bench, we can see him through an injury, surely.  

I think the expletive was Bruno, not Brandan 

 

 

[CityWildcat]

Ooops.  Mental block.  quite right. 

[kingofhearts]

[belaguttman]

5 hours ago, jw1739 said:

This has been telegraphed for weeks so it's no surprise.

So he was on loan after all. He's a good player and an entertaining player, but IMO people are getting a bit carried away. His on-field antics caused a bit of trouble for the club, and also dragged Bruno into a controversy about diving and going down too easily. Once he was injured last March - apparently in a training accident with Sorensen - it was pretty obvious that his contract would not be renewed once it expired in May 2018. So him leaving now is the sensible move, allowing a replacement to join us for the second half of this season. It just isn't sensible to carry injured players in the A-League because of the numbers cap - even if the club is wealthy enough to afford to do so. This is the harsh reality of our league.

If, as the City management say, he wasn't going to get back to the level he was at before his injury, then I don't have a problem with terminating the loan if it was by mutual consent. It looks like we are clearing some salary cap space for an expensive signing. I don't mind as long as its an effective signing. 

His diving was a problem for us, he was effective but not at Novillo level. An effective forward signing also takes the pressure off Bruno to rush back, I'd be happy to play Arzani in the meantime

[haz]

26 minutes ago, belaguttman said:

If, as the City management say, he wasn't going to get back to the level he was at before his injury, then I don't have a problem with terminating the loan if it was by mutual consent. It looks like we are clearing some salary cap space for an expensive signing. I don't mind as long as its an effective signing. 

His diving was a problem for us, he was effective but not at Novillo level. An effective forward signing also takes the pressure off Bruno to rush back, I'd be happy to play Arzani in the meantime

Imagine a Novillo level player (minus the abuse) coming in as a replacement . TBH Ross hasnt sold me yet, for a regular VISA he would get a solid B from me, but for his history and pedigree I have seen NPL players finish better then him (although his set pieces are class!).

[GreenSeater]

Good way to keep the already frustrated fans happy, get rid of a massive fan favourite and cult hero  this last month has just been a joke. Maybe one day we'll have a stable playing group for more than three months.

[JMSTEP123]

6 hours ago, jw1739 said:

This has been telegraphed for weeks so it's no surprise.

So he was on loan after all. He's a good player and an entertaining player, but IMO people are getting a bit carried away. His on-field antics caused a bit of trouble for the club, and also dragged Bruno into a controversy about diving and going down too easily. Once he was injured last March - apparently in a training accident with Sorensen - it was pretty obvious that his contract would not be renewed once it expired in May 2018. So him leaving now is the sensible move, allowing a replacement to join us for the second half of this season. It just isn't sensible to carry injured players in the A-League because of the numbers cap - even if the club is wealthy enough to afford to do so. This is the harsh reality of our league.

Any more info on that apparent accident with Sorenson? Always curious what happened..

[jw1739]

2 minutes ago, JMSTEP123 said:

Any more info on that apparent accident with Sorenson? Always curious what happened..

@JMSTEP123 No. IIRC there was mention at the time of a collision between the two of them. but all I can find now is that he received the injury in a "training mishap."