jeffplz Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) My fav player of all time just announced he'll be leaving NYCFC by the end of the year. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/732202/Frank-Lampard-next-club-football-betting-odds-Chelsea-Manchester-City-Melbourne-MLS Frank Lampard's next club Melbourne City 3/1 Any Chinese side 10/1 Inter Milan 10/1 Chelsea 16/1 Manchester City 16/1 Any other MLS side 16/1 AC Milan 16/1 Torino 20/1 Juventus 25/1 Odds courtesy of Betway http://www.theweek.co.uk/chelsea-transfer-news/69163/chelsea-transfer-news-is-frank-lampard-heading-home Reckon he'd work it in as an injury replacement for Gameiro or some shit like that? Have Sorensen released into a coaching role by season end? Edited February 2, 2017 by jw1739 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Can he play centre back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I believe this is a done deal. Replacing Cahill next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, Heart of Melbourne said: I believe this is a done deal. Replacing Cahill next season. Didnt cahill sign a 2 year contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Cahill signed a 3-year contract. But it has already been stated the guest marquee is for one year only and that next season he will be below the cap. The third year is not as a player but in some coaching role. Nico Colazo is on a one-year loan deal as a marquee at this stage. I can't see Lampard taking virtually a year off waiting to join us. The plot thickens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Dare I say it, could it be Colazo that he replaces, considering he's on loan and obviously we're still not clear on when he'll be returning to the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Also, if we do sign Lampard and don't start pulling a bare minimum of 15k to a home game with Cahill, Bruno etc in the side, then that will just be slightly bewildering. Edited November 15, 2016 by RedAndWhitePride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, RedAndWhitePride said: Dare I say it, could it be Colazo that he replaces, considering he's on loan and obviously we're still not clear on when he'll be returning to the side? If we replaced Colazo with Lampard, the club is going backwards. Won't happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, haz said: If we replaced Colazo with Lampard, the club is going backwards. Won't happen. Yeah, I'd much rather it didn't happen either, but just trying to think of possibilities how we can fit Lampard in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Done deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 More likely to come here as a coach than player. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Any chance that sorenson will leave in January? Could replace him if he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Do we really need another midfielder? Really? Can't we just sign a defender. Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: Do we really need another midfielder? Really? Can't we just sign a defender. Please? Midfielders can play in defence though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 we're gonna win the league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Fuck off no more circus acts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Gerrard has left his club too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Haven't we used all foreign spots? Don't see how it could happen unless it was next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm not super keen, and I'd much prefer Gerrard, as I can see it being another villa circus The only way I'm interested if either commits to the rest of season We're not going to get another guest spot, and I don't want that 10 game shit So we would have to release sorenson (which puts a massive amount of confidence in Bouzanis, which I'm not sure about). Move colazo into cap (don't even know if this can happen) then make gerrard/lampard marquee, and then sign a back up keeper as injury replacement for gamiero or kuzi for rest of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 15 minutes ago, neio said: I'm not super keen, and I'd much prefer Gerrard, as I can see it being another villa circus The only way I'm interested if either commits to the rest of season We're not going to get another guest spot, and I don't want that 10 game shit So we would have to release sorenson (which puts a massive amount of confidence in Bouzanis, which I'm not sure about). Move colazo into cap (don't even know if this can happen) then make gerrard/lampard marquee, and then sign a back up keeper as injury replacement for gamiero or kuzi for rest of season That's an interesting point. I haven't read that the "guest marquee" has replaced the "guest player" place, so perhaps the latter is still available? If it is then there's nothing to stop us signing Lampard for 14 matches that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: That's an interesting point. I haven't read that the "guest marquee" has replaced the "guest player" place, so perhaps the latter is still available? If it is then there's nothing to stop us signing Lampard for 14 matches that way. I dont know if it has been replaced, but all guest players need to be ticked off by FFA, and I know we are in their good books at moment but I still think for competition fairness, I doubt they will give us another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) No thanks. 38 years old. Next. http://www.espnfc.com.au/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/2996498/mls-careers-of-lampard-gerrard-lackluster-investments-for-nycfc-la Edited November 15, 2016 by pattyd89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 30 minutes ago, jw1739 said: That's an interesting point. I haven't read that the "guest marquee" has replaced the "guest player" place, so perhaps the latter is still available? If it is then there's nothing to stop us signing Lampard for 14 matches that way. Im certain that i read the guest marquee was replacing the guest stint. Cbf looking for evidence tho. Anyway, only way I think this is happening is if he signs for Sorensen's wage and we release Sorensen. Highly unlikely, albeit possible. Edited November 15, 2016 by bt50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 With Sorensen riding the bench we could be releasing him and we do like signing multiple midfielders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 The only reason Melbourne City have been made favourites is because he's already played for two CFG teams. Incidentally, Crystal Palace are now the 2/1 favourites, with Melbourne City dropping to 7/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Meh, He's appeal has worn off IMO. Best to get the big names straight from their big club for the biggest appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KSK_47 Posted November 16, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Maybe we can use him as a decoy too. Just play 10 marquees who are past their prime as decoys for Bruno Edited November 16, 2016 by KSK_47 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 killed it for nyc when fit is tando done for the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 This won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 13 minutes ago, Jimmy said: This won't happen. Coming from the guy who said villa wouldn't sine, lock it in this is happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 48 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Coming from the guy who said villa wouldn't sine, lock it in this is happening TTIM: That you know I didn't say that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Most plausible way that Lampard gets here in January: Sorensen retires. Velaphi returns to duke it out with Bouzanis for the number one spot with the gloves. Take's Sorensen's wage (which imo was not high at all). Lampard obtains Sorensen's visa spot, plays for peanuts after a big payout from NYC which eludes the cap. 25,000 Victory fans drown in a collective sea of tears. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/16/2016 at 10:02 AM, bt50 said: Im certain that i read the guest marquee was replacing the guest stint. Cbf looking for evidence tho. Anyway, only way I think this is happening is if he signs for Sorensen's wage and we release Sorensen. Highly unlikely, albeit possible. a day ago by MATT WINDLEY Source: Herald Sun BESART Berisha will not be able to become an Australian citizen before next season. After receiving his permanent residency last month, the Melbourne Victory striker hoped he might receive his citizenship in the coming months, possibly as soon as Australia Day. But it has been confirmed that Berisha will have to wait until at least October to be naturalised. To become eligible for Australian citizenship, a person must live here on permanent residency for at least a year. Government does not have any powers through the Australian Citizenship Act to fast-track a naturalisation bid. As soon as Berisha receives his citizenship, he will not be counted as one of Victory’s five overseas players. But the club had not been planning around Berisha becoming naturalised this season, aware of the technicalities involved. It means Victory cannot pursue a full-season guest marquee player, as international players recruited under this rule are counted among a club’s five visa players. But Victory can recruit an international on a 14-game guest stint. A 14-game guest player is paid outside the salary cap and does not count towards a club’s overseas player allocation. Football Federation Australia has funds set aside to help clubs recruit players under the new full-season guest player rule. But it is understood that, at its discretion, FFA may help a club secure a high-profile, short-term guest, if the right player comes along. This month FIFA cleared Berisha, 31, to play for newly recognised Kosovo, despite him having playing 17 internationals for Albania. That news did not have any bearing on his pursuit of Australian citizenship. This article certainly indicates the 14 game guest stint is still available. Surely not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 As I understand it, the "guest marquee" rule is only for the current season, and it was created solely for the A-League "bums on seats" metric leading up to a new TV deal (FFA's version of the "cargo cult" mentality). I don't think it replaces the "guest player" rule, which is for 14 matches as per the Windley article. Windley hints that FFA might help clubs obtain a 14-match guest if they assess the player as "right." I doubt that they'd assist City to bring Lampard, but I don't think they would stand in the way if City wanted to bring him in. Just too, too many rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: As I understand it, the "guest marquee" rule is only for the current season, and it was created solely for the A-League "bums on seats" metric leading up to a new TV deal (FFA's version of the "cargo cult" mentality). I don't think it replaces the "guest player" rule, which is for 14 matches as per the Windley article. Windley hints that FFA might help clubs obtain a 14-match guest if they assess the player as "right." I doubt that they'd assist City to bring Lampard, but I don't think they would stand in the way if City wanted to bring him in. Just too, too many rules. Surely the two slots should have just been combined and if a club could only get a guest for half a season then so be it. Anyways, if they were too stupid to close it off i hope that we exploit it, here's to Fatty! Will be worth it just to see all the salty, salty tears. Edited November 23, 2016 by bt50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 13 minutes ago, bt50 said: Surely the two slots should have just been combined and if a club could only get a guest for half a season then so be it. Anyways, if they were too stupid to close it off i hope that we exploit it, here's to Fatty! Will be worth it just to see all the salty, salty tears. That would have been logical - but, since when has FFA been logical? As I see it the "guest marquee" is a marketing tool for the A-League as a whole. "Marquee" and "guest" players are for the benefit of individual clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: That would have been logical - but, since when has FFA been logical? As I see it the "guest marquee" is a marketing tool for the A-League as a whole. "Marquee" and "guest" players are for the benefit of individual clubs. Hmm i honestly dont see the difference between the old guest stint and the guest marquee other than length tbh, that's why I thought it was a replacement rule. A guest player still has to fit that subjectivity criteria of being marketable. Regular Marquee's dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 9 hours ago, bt50 said: a day ago by MATT WINDLEY Source: Herald Sun BESART Berisha will not be able to become an Australian citizen before next season. After receiving his permanent residency last month, the Melbourne Victory striker hoped he might receive his citizenship in the coming months, possibly as soon as Australia Day. But it has been confirmed that Berisha will have to wait until at least October to be naturalised. To become eligible for Australian citizenship, a person must live here on permanent residency for at least a year. Government does not have any powers through the Australian Citizenship Act to fast-track a naturalisation bid. As soon as Berisha receives his citizenship, he will not be counted as one of Victory’s five overseas players. But the club had not been planning around Berisha becoming naturalised this season, aware of the technicalities involved. It means Victory cannot pursue a full-season guest marquee player, as international players recruited under this rule are counted among a club’s five visa players. But Victory can recruit an international on a 14-game guest stint. A 14-game guest player is paid outside the salary cap and does not count towards a club’s overseas player allocation. Football Federation Australia has funds set aside to help clubs recruit players under the new full-season guest player rule. But it is understood that, at its discretion, FFA may help a club secure a high-profile, short-term guest, if the right player comes along. This month FIFA cleared Berisha, 31, to play for newly recognised Kosovo, despite him having playing 17 internationals for Albania. That news did not have any bearing on his pursuit of Australian citizenship. This article certainly indicates the 14 game guest stint is still available. Surely not?? If he played cricket he's citizenship would've been fast tracked lmao. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 http://www.a-league.com.au/about Decent explanation of all the rules.. does state if you have a full season guest you cannot also have a 14 game one, so we can't use that spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 8 hours ago, MHFCRC said: http://www.a-league.com.au/about Decent explanation of all the rules.. does state if you have a full season guest you cannot also have a 14 game one, so we can't use that spot. the FFA will have to make up some new rule for us again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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