jw1739 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 JMac is #9 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-confirm-201920-squad-numbers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, Harrison said: https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-confirm-201920-squad-numbers That's good, because it also confirms who is signed to a senior contract. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: That's good, because it also confirms who is signed to a senior contract.  Do we know who is on scholarships? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, AXIOM said: Do we know who is on scholarships? No and I’m not convinced that we’ll find out. What they’re aiming to do is make all academies fully professional. That was the rationale behind the move to nine scholarship places from six, eventually/hopefully it’ll be a full squad. Scholarship players aren’t really full professionals in that they don’t have A-League contracts, so we shouldn’t include them in this roster. They sit on the Y-League roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Harrison said: No and I’m not convinced that we’ll find out. What they’re aiming to do is make all academies fully professional. That was the rationale behind the move to nine scholarship places from six, eventually/hopefully it’ll be a full squad. Scholarship players aren’t really full professionals in that they don’t have A-League contracts, so we shouldn’t include them in this roster. They sit on the Y-League roster. So not being full professional does that mean they don't train full time with the squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, AXIOM said: So not being full professional does that mean they don't train full time with the squad? I honestly don’t know. Probably some do, maybe others don’t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 23 hours ago, AXIOM said: Do we know who is on scholarships? Metcalfe is on a scholarship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 29 minutes ago, citymad said: Metcalfe is on a scholarship. The club's announcement appears to contradict that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019  what announcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 This is from the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, citymad said: This is from the website I wouldn’t pay much attention to those profiles. He’s been listed in the various squad lists for over two months, so he’s definitely a senior contracted player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 But where is the announcement that Jw mentioned? When did they announce he is a pro contracted player. Being on a scholarship doesn't mean you won't be in a match day squad list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, citymad said: But where is the announcement that Jw mentioned? When did they announce he is a pro contracted player. Being on a scholarship doesn't mean you won't be in a match day squad list. Not a match day list, the lists of players that have been published over the last couple of months. The dates of the published lists are in @jw1739‘s table above. I’m 100 per cent certain that he is a senior contracted player and so are Najjarine, Najjar and Iannucci. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 ok if you are 100 percent certain then I guess I can't argue with that. Just curious as to why it's never been announced by the club. I'll say this though. If he isn't senior contracted then city are getting huge value for money. The kid is a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, citymad said: ok if you are 100 percent certain then I guess I can't argue with that. Just curious as to why it's never been announced by the club. I'll say this though. If he isn't senior contracted then city are getting huge value for money. The kid is a gun. No doubt. They’ve been transparent regarding the squad which has been nice, but a little slack when it comes to some of the younger players and their contract situations. I was hoping to see some news in that space but the best we’ve got are those squad announcements. But they’re basically confirmation anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Harrison said: Not a match day list, the lists of players that have been published over the last couple of months. The dates of the published lists are in @jw1739‘s table above. I’m 100 per cent certain that he is a senior contracted player and so are Najjarine, Najjar and Iannucci. That's good then that leaves 9 scholarships positions available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 hours ago, Harrison said: Not a match day list, the lists of players that have been published over the last couple of months. The dates of the published lists are in @jw1739‘s table above. I’m 100 per cent certain that he is a senior contracted player and so are Najjarine, Najjar and Iannucci. @Harrison I'll reinstate the asterisks and the dates of those lists later today, plus the date of the most recent list - I had thought that they were no longer necessary, but clearly they are. Like you I am 100% certain that Metcalfe, Najjarine, Najjar and Iannucci are senior contracted players. I agree that it would be good to know more about the youth players. And for sure, out-of-date information should be deleted from the club's web-site. However, in recent weeks I've realised just how many young players there are donning City colours, so it would be a big task to keep information on every one of them current. New players emerge almost every week. For example, the average age of a recent City NPL team was just 16-and-a-half. So IMO it is not reasonable to keep tabs on everyone, but what is reasonable is that what the Club does publish should be up-to-date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I hope this suffices: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Â Edited September 11, 2019 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, jw1739 said:  Awesome JW, great stuff that you keep updating this year after year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Joe Gauci is a strange one. Was signed for the Mariners for 2 seasons, but was released after 1. From all reports his performances were far below the keepers they already had, which isn't a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, mus-28 said: Joe Gauci is a strange one. Was signed for the Mariners for 2 seasons, but was released after 1. From all reports his performances were far below the keepers they already had, which isn't a good sign. Doubt he will ever see a senior game, but ah well maybe our "scouts" so something in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 I wouldn't be super worried about Gauci, was playing NPL level football at 17 in South Australia which is a lot higher than most GK's get tested at that age. With Eugene, Birghitti and Delianov all out I'd say we were due to sign another keeper regardless as Taleb will be on a lot of international duty this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 I'm surprised with some of the scholarship signing. Why would you sign Taleb? Also players like colacovski, Graham, hatzigeorgiou, Varga, duzel etc, what going on with these guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysHeart Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Great to see youngsters like Metcalf getting a chance , i want to see potential future socceroos , Australian youth promoted ahead of overseas products but with a small amount of overseas players would keep me excited about the clubs future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Najjarine's contract extended to end of 2022 season. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-4  Edited October 25, 2019 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Club announced yesterday they’ve awarded scholarships to Stefan Colakovski and Bernardo Oliviera (15 yo). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On Paper Id say we have the best squad in the league, the only real worry is Bouzanis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 46 minutes ago, fiji19 said: On Paper Id say we have the best squad in the league, the only real worry is Bouzanis gk and other winger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 7 hours ago, fiji19 said: On Paper Id say we have the best squad in the league, the only real worry is Bouzanis He has always been a worry. Takes some stupid risks, particularly his penchant for taking on an attacking forward in dribbling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harrison Posted December 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 12:30 PM, Harrison said: On the money with Windbichler and Noone. My dream of a 1-11 roughly in the right order is slipping away, although Maclaren buggered it up when he took 29. Went pretty close at one point on the weekend. Had 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on the pitch all at once. It's the little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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citymad Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 https://thebridge.in/football/isl-2020-21-a-league-stars-likely-to-come-india-transfer-window/ Brilliante possibly to Mumbai in Transfer window. Seems Like City are leading on this move. Maybe His wage is not affordable for next season and they want to keep him around in case things change. also states that ISL teams need 1 x Asian player. Tough A league Defenders seem popular. Not sure but in general the ISL players are lighter so some aussie muscle seems like what they are after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 7 hours ago, citymad said: https://thebridge.in/football/isl-2020-21-a-league-stars-likely-to-come-india-transfer-window/ Brilliante possibly to Mumbai in Transfer window. Seems Like City are leading on this move. Maybe His wage is not affordable for next season and they want to keep him around in case things change. also states that ISL teams need 1 x Asian player. Tough A league Defenders seem popular. Not sure but in general the ISL players are lighter so some aussie muscle seems like what they are after. Yea nah fuck off CFG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, haz said: Yea nah fuck off CFG This was the Brillante plan from the start, he’s mentioned this in early interviews - one or two years in Melbourne and then overseas. Not surprised. Edited May 23, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 16 hours ago, Mr MO said: This was the Brillante plan from the start, he’s mentioned this in early interviews - one or two years in Melbourne and then overseas. Not surprised. So it is a good thing if the player wanted it. I wish him luck.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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