Dylan Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Is there any update on Ross' condition? He was supposed to have further scans on Monday. I think that Windley article said they were looking for a second opinion so seems like they got the scan and disagreed with the first assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Dylan said: I think that Windley article said they were looking for a second opinion so seems like they got the scan and disagreed with the first assessment. I can understand the club doesn’t want to announce anything when they are still figuring out the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Cleared of requiring surgery according to todays HUN. Hoping to be back for WSW away on NYD. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 2 hours ago, bt50 said: Cleared of requiring surgery according to todays HUN. Hoping to be back for WSW away on NYD. I assume Bruno won't be back until end of Jan then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, haz said: I assume Bruno won't be back until end of Jan then? Not necessarily as far as Ross is concerned; if they can get a deal done permanently whether its under the cap or replacing Bud then he's right to go whenever with the visa spot open. I'd suggest that if its under the cap, that wont be 'official' though until Bruno is 100% ready to play because they'll be able to leave cap space open by paying Ross as an IR for as long as possible. As far as Bruno's concerned, i think the minute they deem him 100% he'll be brought in. Current media reports have that as late Jan/early Feb, although i tend to think thats ultra conservative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'm not sure whether this is based on "new" information, but it indicates that McCormack has not been seriously injured. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ross-mccormack-prognosis-lifts-melbourne-city-as-striker-search-looms-20171220-h0811y.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I'm not sure whether this is based on "new" information, but it indicates that McCormack has not been seriously injured. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ross-mccormack-prognosis-lifts-melbourne-city-as-striker-search-looms-20171220-h0811y.html Im looking forward to see how good Delbridge is. I wonder if he displaces Muscat/Malik/La Rocca if he is expected to be a first XI. With Muscat out for 2 games, I can see Delbridge playing CDM, while Malik moves to RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 10 hours ago, haz said: Im looking forward to see how good Delbridge is. I wonder if he displaces Muscat/Malik/La Rocca if he is expected to be a first XI. With Muscat out for 2 games, I can see Delbridge playing CDM, while Malik moves to RB. Doesn’t he have to wait for the transfer window to open? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: Doesn’t he have to wait for the transfer window to open? @Shahanga Well, that's my understanding. According to https://www.fifatms.com/itms/worldwide-transfer-windows-calendar/ the mid-season window opens on 3rd January 2018 and closes on 31st January 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Shahanga said: Doesn’t he have to wait for the transfer window to open? Yea thats correct. Jan 1st he is eligible, I was talking about the game after the derby but forgot to specify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 It's coming up to crunch time for McCormack. ATM I think his injury-replacement contract finishes on 23rd January. The Transfer Window ends on 30th/31st January. If he wants to go out on loan from Aston Villa to another club for the rest of the season, he has to decide and finalise that before the deadline. If we want him for the rest of the season then the same deadline applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, jw1739 said: It's coming up to crunch time for McCormack. ATM I think his injury-replacement contract finishes on 23rd January. The Transfer Window ends on 30th/31st January. If he wants to go out on loan from Aston Villa to another club for the rest of the season, he has to decide and finalise that before the deadline. If we want him for the rest of the season then the same deadline applies. It will be a balls up. The club won't know what to do and he will be left high and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 hours ago, NewConvert said: It will be a balls up. The club won't know what to do and he will be left high and dry. Yep and the sky will fall and we will have no players and the club will fold. Geez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Great night for Ross The Boss. Got into good positions, gambled and reaped the rewards. Happy for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Ross and Bruno make me moist, although I am worried it they would not work well together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 I think will take marquee if Aston villa let him go and bud will leave in Jan. Than we play a 3-5-2 when Bruno comes back in a month than will give teams a shake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Would still prefer a functional midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Aston Villa transfers: The latest on Ross McCormack Down Under Gregg Evans Updated 10:10, 7 JAN 2018 Ross McCormack will consider extending his stay at Melbourne City after taking his goal tally into double figures this weekend. The 31-year-old Scot was due to leave on January 25 but discussions are in place to prolong his stay, McCormack was signed on an injury-replacement deal and can stay at the club until marquee signing Bruno Fornaroli is fit. The Uruguayan has suffered a setback in his recovery so Melbourne would welcome the presence of McCormack for an extended stay, especially as he bagged a brace this weekend. Speaking recently, McCormack said: “I am here as an injury replacement, so when Bruno comes back I am no longer a replacement. “But I knew that when I came here with my eyes open, looking to take it all on. “As it stands, I think the club are looking to see if they can get me to stay on; whether that’s possible or not I don’t know.” Villa would need to agree to any extension but it’s understood that there are no plans to recall him early and integrate him back into the squad anyway. A bid from another club could change the situation as Villa would be willing to cash in. At this stage, though, there has been no other interest. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-latest-ross-14122833 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, Murfy1 said: Aston Villa transfers: The latest on Ross McCormack Down Under Gregg Evans Updated 10:10, 7 JAN 2018 Ross McCormack will consider extending his stay at Melbourne City after taking his goal tally into double figures this weekend. The 31-year-old Scot was due to leave on January 25 but discussions are in place to prolong his stay, McCormack was signed on an injury-replacement deal and can stay at the club until marquee signing Bruno Fornaroli is fit. The Uruguayan has suffered a setback in his recovery so Melbourne would welcome the presence of McCormack for an extended stay, especially as he bagged a brace this weekend. Speaking recently, McCormack said: “I am here as an injury replacement, so when Bruno comes back I am no longer a replacement. “But I knew that when I came here with my eyes open, looking to take it all on. “As it stands, I think the club are looking to see if they can get me to stay on; whether that’s possible or not I don’t know.” Villa would need to agree to any extension but it’s understood that there are no plans to recall him early and integrate him back into the squad anyway. A bid from another club could change the situation as Villa would be willing to cash in. At this stage, though, there has been no other interest. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-latest-ross-14122833 The question is what would benefit Melbourne City, Bruno and Ross playing together (2 proven performers) but might not click, or Bruno and a new #10 marquee who could be another Koren or Budzinski? Hopefully Waz is smart enough to make the correct choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 More speculation that Ross is staying: Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack set to extend loan deal with A-League side Melbourne City · Ross McCormack is set to extend his loan deal at A-League side Melbourne City · McCormack joined the Australian side from Aston Villa in the summer window · The 31-year-old has been in impressive form, scoring 10 times in his 13 matches · He scored twice on Saturday as Melbourne beat Wellington to move up to third Simon Jones 8 January 2018 Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack is poised to extend his loan at Melbourne City. McCormack scored both goals as Melbourne beat Wellington Phoenix on Saturday to climb to third in the A-League table. It was a sixth win in a row for Warren Joyce's side, who are now 13 points behind league-leaders Sydney FC. McCormack has been enjoying life in Australia since moving in the summer transfer window. The Scottish forward is the league's second-top scorer with 10 goals from his 13 games. The 31-year-old is keen to stay with Melbourne and has asked Aston Villa if he can remain at the club until the end of the season and then weigh up his options in the summer. Villa have been doing just fine in McCormack's absence and are pushing for promotion in fifth position. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5243867/Aston-Villas-Ross-McCormack-extend-loan-Melbourne.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Murfy1 said: More speculation that Ross is staying: Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack set to extend loan deal with A-League side Melbourne City · Ross McCormack is set to extend his loan deal at A-League side Melbourne City · McCormack joined the Australian side from Aston Villa in the summer window · The 31-year-old has been in impressive form, scoring 10 times in his 13 matches · He scored twice on Saturday as Melbourne beat Wellington to move up to third Simon Jones 8 January 2018 Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack is poised to extend his loan at Melbourne City. McCormack scored both goals as Melbourne beat Wellington Phoenix on Saturday to climb to third in the A-League table. It was a sixth win in a row for Warren Joyce's side, who are now 13 points behind league-leaders Sydney FC. McCormack has been enjoying life in Australia since moving in the summer transfer window. The Scottish forward is the league's second-top scorer with 10 goals from his 13 games. The 31-year-old is keen to stay with Melbourne and has asked Aston Villa if he can remain at the club until the end of the season and then weigh up his options in the summer. Villa have been doing just fine in McCormack's absence and are pushing for promotion in fifth position. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5243867/Aston-Villas-Ross-McCormack-extend-loan-Melbourne.html I hope Bruno and Ross play well together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Sixth win in a row hey? Can’t knock that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Sixth win in a row hey? Can’t knock that. Statue for Wazza outside AAMI park reinstated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 2 shots 2 goals. Edited January 9, 2018 by Forever City 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 The bloke better stop scoring or he will be recalled after all. Best give him a spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 World class free kick taker. That one tonight was set up for a left footer. No worries, bangs it in on his right anyway. He’s what running at about .75 goals a game? Handy return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: World class free kick taker. That one tonight was set up for a left footer. No worries, bangs it in on his right anyway. He’s what running at about .75 goals a game? Handy return. 12 from 13 i think. He's missed two games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hopefully he gets released in the transfer window and we get a proper striker like Carlton Cole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, kingofhearts said: Hopefully he gets released in the transfer window and we get a proper striker like Carlton Cole. I don't mind Carlton Cold. Especially this time of year. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Fastest player to 13 goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, HughJass said: Fastest player to 13 goals Qualification on the above - fastest to 13 goals in his first A-League season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, HughJass said: Fattest player to 13 goals Fixed that for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, HeartFc said: Fixed that for you. Ive been ripping on Ross for most of the season but considering how much he has scored (saving us most games), im praising him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Just now, haz said: Ive been ripping on Ross for most of the season but considering how much he has scored (saving us most games), im praising him now. Ye I'm praising him too, he's been huge... pun intended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, HeartFc said: Ye I'm praising him too, he's been huge... pun intended. Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Funny thing is, if he got some decent service he would have another 5. I suggest anyone with kids should get them to watch his off the ball movement as it is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 minute ago, playmaker said: Funny thing is, if he got some decent service he would have another 5. I suggest anyone with kids should get them to watch his off the ball movement as it is brilliant. Missed a couple tonight though. Unfortunately, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, playmaker said: Funny thing is, if he got some decent service he would have another 5. I suggest anyone with kids should get them to watch his off the ball movement as it is brilliant. And if he'd scored all the absolute sitters he's had, he'd be on 20 goals. He's been great, but there's definite room for more greatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 9 hours ago, illeatyourheart said: And if he'd scored all the absolute sitters he's had, he'd be on 20 goals. He's been great, but there's definite room for more greatness. If he was that good he wouldn't be playing in the A League. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: If he was that good he wouldn't be playing in the A League. It always amuses me that fans get disgruntled when they establish that the new signing is not as good as Lionel Messi. Edited January 14, 2018 by Shahanga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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