jeffplz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-signs-goalkeeper-eugene-galekovic/8hbcq95yqttl1qgy8s1q7u5ee Melbourne City FC can confirm it has signed four-time A-League Goalkeeper of the Year Eugene Galekovic ahead of the 2017/18 season on a two-year deal. The 36-year-old returns to his home town of Melbourne after making 238 appearances during a successful 10-year stint in Adelaide, where he forged a reputation as one of the country’s premier shot-stoppers. He has been named in the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Team of the Season on five occasions, and represented the Socceroos at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. Commenting on his arrival, Galekovic said: “I’m delighted to be joining Melbourne City. This is a great club; an ambitious club which gives its players every chance to succeed both on and off the field. “To have the opportunity to return home and continue my career in Melbourne is very exciting and hopefully I can use my experience to push City to even greater heights.” Melbourne City Director of Football, Michael Petrillo, added: “We are very excited to welcome Eugene to Melbourne City. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the country and has great experience and leadership qualities which will help strengthen our defence.” “He knows what it takes to achieve success here in the A-League and I think he will be a very important addition to the squad.” Galekovic sits third on the all-time A-League appearance list, behind Andrew Durante and Danny Vukovic and was also named in the PFA's A-League Team of the Decade. The keeper will train on Monday as the side returns to CFA Melbourne to commence their pre-season schedule. Shit's getting real. Fuck you Bouza! Edited June 16, 2017 by jeffplz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Embee Posted June 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Happy enough with this, he's not as good as he used to be but he's considerably better than Bouzanis 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Embee said: Happy enough with this, he's not as good as he used to be but he's considerably better than Bouzanis Agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 EUGINA! GAYLEKOVIC! THINK OF THE PUNS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 was a liability last season and he's celebrated like a cunt infront of us but he better fucken better start over that spastic bouzanis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, Embee said: Happy enough with this, he's not as good as he used to be but he's considerably better than Bouzanis As long as the new manager doesn't start Bouzanis because of his "wonderful distribution" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Pretty good signing imo. Some needed experience and leadership now that Sorensen is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, japiedog said: As long as the new manager doesn't start Bouzanis because of his "wonderful distribution" Seriously no guarantee. Oh imagine the outrage Bouzanis starting round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jovan said: Seriously no guarantee. Oh imagine the outrage Bouzanis starting round 1 Can seriously see the Sorenson saga happen all over again BUT. Who is the coach, did he make/want this signing? Edited June 16, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Good to great signing, depending on how much cap room he's taking. Well done City. Good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, haz said: Can seriously see the Sorenson saga happen all over again Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Did any one predict this signing? @Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, haz said: Did any one predict this signing? @Dylan I did look, but it was too far back for me to find. There was a bit of talk of this last season if I remember correctly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dylan said: I did look, but it was too far back for me to find. There was a bit of talk of this last season if I remember correctly Thats why I asked, I remember a number of people posting the rumour. Can we just get re-named again to Adelaide City FC or atleast merge with them.... will save time filling out less transfer paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Finally the big marquee signing we've been waiting for! Srs though not a bad signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAM10 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Could have done better but no doubts he'll bring a lot of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidrildid6 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I'm like 80% sure he's been signed as 2nd keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, fidrildid6 said: I'm like 80% sure he's been signed as 2nd keeper. If he is expected to be 2nd choice, I wonder how much of the salary cap he will take up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, fidrildid6 said: I'm like 80% sure he's been signed as 2nd keeper. Based on what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, fidrildid6 said: I'm like 80% sure he's been signed as 2nd keeper. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, fidrildid6 said: I'm like 80% sure he's been signed as 2nd keeper. Won't be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, bt50 said: Based on what? The esteem in which our current number one, Mr. Bouzanis, is held, presumably. Pioneer of the 'hands-free' keeping technique. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidrildid6 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, bt50 said: Based on what? Previous mismanagement. (The 20% is my eternal hope that the new coach will get it right and next year will finally be our year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, haz said: Can seriously see the Sorenson saga happen all over again BUT. Who is the coach, did he make/want this signing? either we have an unannounced coach who oversaw the signing or CFG are a pack of dickheads. other than that i have no complaints really about eugene. hope he becomes the captain. he's a good egg. imo bouzanus and eugene are as good as many goalkeepers floating around europe and england. maybe a stretch to put them in a big league right now but they could both be fine in holland or the B2 or the championship or similar. eugene was good enough for the best leagues in his day. Edited June 16, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Welcome home Eugene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just adds to the Adelaide and city players switching clubs Very happy with this signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 perfect for us 36 out for half of last season with an injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloughie Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I'm going to miss the clear clarion sounds of a well timed "fuck you Eugene" eminating from the Terrace. Almost my favourite keeper to sledge next to Jamie "Fat Bastard" Young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Welcome home King Euge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 11 hours ago, Cloughie said: I'm going to miss the clear clarion sounds of a well timed "fuck you Eugene" eminating from the Terrace. Almost my favourite keeper to sledge next to Jamie "Fat Bastard" Young. My favourite was "hey fuck you, fuck you Italiano" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 So, do we have a clear "no. 1" with Galekovic and Bouzanis on our books for the next two seasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/exclusive--eugene-galekovic-s-first-city-interview/1fggx38tbkfvl19u17eyq7ba3v He reads a script pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 4 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: My favourite was "hey fuck you, fuck you Italiano" "did you eat, did you eat, did you Theoklitos?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Eugene has been called into the Socceroos squad for Ferderici, for Tuesday nights game Seems like a very odd choice IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 And he's our No. 2? FMD. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 10 hours ago, neio said: Eugene has been called into the Socceroos squad for Ferderici, for Tuesday nights game Seems like a very odd choice IMO No its not. 3rd Keeper with one game to go is basically a training aid. Its either used for older players just for the extra body or a young player coming through. Galekovic is based in Melbourne has can come in in very late notice. Makes total sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Dylan said: No its not. 3rd Keeper with one game to go is basically a training aid. Its either used for older players just for the extra body or a young player coming through. Galekovic is based in Melbourne has can come in in very late notice. Makes total sense I personally would have given it to a younger guy, giving him the experience and looking towards the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Galekovic to play Sydney game next Wednesday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, neio said: I personally would have given it to a younger guy, giving him the experience and looking towards the future You would have that at the start of the camp, but this late on there is probably little value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Dylan said: No its not. 3rd Keeper with one game to go is basically a training aid. Its either used for older players just for the extra body or a young player coming through. Galekovic is based in Melbourne has can come in in very late notice. Makes total sense in essence I agree, but I still think it also says Ange rates Euge over Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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