fensaddler Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, haz said: The Covert Agent can also reveal former Melbourne City coach Michael Valkanis requested a private meeting with Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth - three days before Paul Okon left the club.It cannot be confirmed if the meeting went ahead or not but both parties were in the UK recently.http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/the-covert-agent-john-aloisi-sydney-fc-brisbane-roar-coach/df26349dgjro18201xsm7wmzh Always accurate Aloisi, seriously? Hadn't realised Steve Corica was assistant at Sydney. Used to play for my home town club in the UK when we had a brief period in the sunny uplands of the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Tando out for the rest of the season - ankle injury. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/velaphi-out-rest-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 10 hours ago, fensaddler said: Aloisi, seriously? Hadn't realised Steve Corica was assistant at Sydney. Used to play for my home town club in the UK when we had a brief period in the sunny uplands of the Championship. Its covert agent so mostly all BS 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: Tando out for the rest of the season - ankle injury. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/velaphi-out-rest-season Return home Tando. Eugene can retire and we save cap space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 The Hoff gonneeeee Newy falling apart, if only we didnt choke in so many games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, haz said: The Hoff gonneeeee Newy falling apart, if only we didnt choke in so many games inb4 we go full Steven Bradbury and win the title 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 55 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: inb4 we go full Steven Bradbury and win the title Drop down to 6th but win the championship. Wazza is a genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Aaron Hughes started for Northern Ireland in a friendly against Korea Republic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 I didn't realise that they have international matches for "walking football"... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hughes was such a letdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hughes is a good player. Unfortunately he was injured for 80% of the time he was with us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, bt50 said: Hughes is a good player. Unfortunately he was injured for 80% of the time he was with us. But there was a period where he was available but not picked. To still be playing internationals (regardless of the country) at his age is testament to his quality. Him and Duff never really had the chance to show their best with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, bt50 said: Hughes is a good player. Unfortunately he was injured for 80% of the time he was with us. His injuries are still troubling him, he came off injured in the first half in the friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 25 minutes ago, Jovan said: But there was a period where he was available but not picked. To still be playing internationals (regardless of the country) at his age is testament to his quality. Him and Duff never really had the chance to show their best with us. Yeh he was available for the last 5-6 games from memory, but by that stage we'd brought Wilko in and he was pairing fairly well with Kisnorbo. Prob no point breaking up the partnership at that point in time given he was going to be let go anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, bt50 said: Yeh he was available for the last 5-6 games from memory, but by that stage we'd brought Wilko in and he was pairing fairly well with Kisnorbo. Prob no point breaking up the partnership at that point in time given he was going to be let go anyway. I wasn't bagging the decision of not picking him as it was probably the right one for the time, more so that we never really got to see him at his full potential. And in hindsight maybe if he stayed another season we would have. But that would have been a big risky call at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jovan said: I wasn't bagging the decision of not picking him as it was probably the right one for the time, more so that we never really got to see him at his full potential. And in hindsight maybe if he stayed another season we would have. But that would have been a big risky call at the time. Oh yeh you definitely couldnt haven given him another contract given what had happened. Sometimes, despite all the ability and good preparation, it just doesnt pay off. Pure (bad) luck, with an acknowledgement that the older the player is the higher the risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just a friendly reminder to you all to keep in mind the true meaning of Good Friday, Jesus Kennedy dying for our sins. I look forward to his ressurection on Sunday to help us beat the Jets. Amen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nah, it's the autumn chocolate harvest festival. That's why we have an abundance of chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 11:34 AM, bt50 said: Oh yeh you definitely couldnt haven given him another contract given what had happened. Sometimes, despite all the ability and good preparation, it just doesnt pay off. Pure (bad) luck, with an acknowledgement that the older the player is the higher the risk. ...and we've had a few of those, haven't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Fernando Brandan scored Temperley's goal in their 1-1 away draw this morning our time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I love the Argentinian league. Its nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, jw1739 said: Fernando Brandan scored Temperley's goal in their 1-1 away draw this morning our time. The question is where would have Brandan fit into the squad? Would Vidosic still have been signed? Would Brandan had the same output as Vidosic so far? I could make the argument too that Vidosic is an aussie hence frees up a Visa spot, but we arnt using it. Edited April 3, 2018 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, haz said: The question is where would have Brandan fit into the squad? Would Vidosic still have been signed? Would Brandan had the same output as Vidosic so far? I could make the argument too that Vidosic is an aussie hence frees up a Visa spot, but we arnt using it. I don't think Vidosic to Brandan is the correct comparison. Imo, Vidosic is better compared to Cahill, where his aerial ability is the real key. Watch any game and it's obvious he's the outlet point for most goalkicks/high balls. He has been a beast for us so far; winning headers and scoring from corners/crosses. Add to that he can be deployed wider or more centrally, us great technically and he's become a vital cog in our attack - more so than Cahill could ever have been in his second season with us. Been a fantastic pickup. Positionally Arzani has been Brandan's replacement, though the reason for him going was that he was the obvious pawn to keep Ross. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, rass said: I don't think Vidosic to Brandan is the correct comparison. Imo, Vidosic is better compared to Cahill, where his aerial ability is the real key. Watch any game and it's obvious he's the outlet point for most goalkicks/high balls. He has been a beast for us so far; winning headers and scoring from corners/crosses. Add to that he can be deployed wider or more centrally, us great technically and he's become a vital cog in our attack - more so than Cahill could ever have been in his second season with us. Been a fantastic pickup. Positionally Arzani has been Brandan's replacement, though the reason for him going was that he was the obvious pawn to keep Ross. I know they are a different player, just that Vidosic takes up the same position in the line-up. But I guess thats just Joyce trying to shape the team, replace an out-n-out winger with a winger/target man. Im not complaining, if Waz can make more of these successful signings then im very happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Josh Rose is set to retire seasons end at CCM A few brain farts early with us dampened his time at City for a guy with a very distinguished A League history / career with CCM https://www.a-league.com.au/news/mariners-legend-rose-announces-retirement Edited April 6, 2018 by mattyh001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shahanga Posted April 6, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 5 hours ago, mattyh001 said: Josh Rose is set to retire seasons end at CCM A few brain farts early with us dampened his time at City for a guy with a very distinguished A League history / career with CCM https://www.a-league.com.au/news/mariners-legend-rose-announces-retirement I never joined the Rose hate when he was here. he’s had a much travelled career, with a title and has been the best player in his position in the league in some of those seasons. He’s also been a model pro. i wish him all the best. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: I never joined the Rose hate when he was here. he’s had a much travelled career, with a title and has been the best player in his position in the league in some of those seasons. He’s also been a model pro. i wish him all the best. Agree, and that's where it was so sad his early form made him such a whipping boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 I'd argue he was one of our best few performers in the Valkanis era, which in of itself is a bit of a sad state of affairs. Made 3 or 4 shocking brain farts early and for many his book was already marked irrespective of performance. He was solid second half of the season but ultimately we could prob only take one of Rosey and Manny into this season as a squaddie, and given Manny had a two year deal it seemed a pretty easy choice. Had a pretty damn good career at Mariners and was one of the best full backs in the league 5 or so years ago when the Mariners were good. I wish him all the best and hope he goes out with a win next week, but a 4-0 loss for good measure tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 He had a great career and agree with bt50 that he was one of our best performers towards the tail end of his city career. Earlier on he was extremely poor, not only brain farts but poor decision making on a regular basis. The criticism imo was warranted. But as mentioned he came good and definitely deserves respect for a great career. Wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, n i k o said: He had a great career and agree with bt50 that he was one of our best performers towards the tail end of his city career. Earlier on he was extremely poor, not only brain farts but poor decision making on a regular basis. The criticism imo was warranted. But as mentioned he came good and definitely deserves respect for a great career. Wish him all the best. I think that I would have preferred Rose to stay the extra season rather than Muscat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Just now, jw1739 said: I think that I would have preferred Rose to stay the extra season rather than Muscat. If he could play right back then absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, n i k o said: He had a great career and agree with bt50 that he was one of our best performers towards the tail end of his city career. Earlier on he was extremely poor, not only brain farts but poor decision making on a regular basis. The criticism imo was warranted. But as mentioned he came good and definitely deserves respect for a great career. Wish him all the best. He struggled when we played him in a back three. He lacked the pace to play that position effectively and, of course, we had no interest in defending anyway Edited April 7, 2018 by belaguttman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Josh rose sucked when he was with us, sorry to break up the wank fest over him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Was strange signing a guy who'd been dropped by a poor Mariners side to be a starter in a side expected to challenge for silverware. Unfortunately his best years were whilst we were still known as Melbourne Heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Fernando Brandan both goals in Temperley's 2-2 draw with Lanus in the Argentina Primera. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Fernando Brandan both goals in Temperley's 2-2 draw with Lanus in the Argentina Primera. That must be a terrible league, if a guy “not good enough to play” can score goal after goal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 5 hours ago, jw1739 said: Fernando Brandan both goals in Temperley's 2-2 draw with Lanus in the Argentina Primera. Monumental fuck up by the club 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 hours ago, haz said: Monumental fuck up by the club Our worst decision ever. I know the circumstances and with hindsight but at the time I said that this wall a huge error. And sadly for us its true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) On 4/8/2018 at 2:26 AM, jw1739 said: Fernando Brandan both goals in Temperley's 2-2 draw with Lanus in the Argentina Primera. Here are the highlights. -100 games for Temperley - 2 goals (Typical Brandan celebrations) - gets a player sent off - fights the keeper (thought this had the footage of it, but its when he gets up from rolling) Edited April 9, 2018 by haz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 ha ha He scored the penalty and dived after his leg collected the upright while he went to celebrate. He is such a funny bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, playmaker said: ha ha He scored the penalty and dived after his leg collected the upright while he went to celebrate. He is such a funny bastard. Keeper kicked out at him Edited April 9, 2018 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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