Peter

Isn't there a junk food epidemic with obesity rates to shame the nation? Concessions for apples now!

#45

Ban the lock!

Bring back the red and white!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/the-score-goalposts-shift-for-mick-fox-footy-to-air-sacked-coachs-interview-and-hustling-like-delly/story-fni2u98u-1227372746401 Says it all really,

How I miss the pure red and white!

Are we meant to judge a player based on hype or non footballing ability? For cereal. No. All I am asking is we keep the conversation cordial (pun intended).

Tando and Andrew?

People might be being a little hard on JA. After all, Luke Skywalker lost his first fight with Darth Vader and he went onto save the galaxy.

Well at least Brisbane will have one of the most smartly dressed coaches in the league.

Oh, and to think back to the enthusiasm when he first signed... Now that he hasn't set the world alight people want to lynch him. Seriously.

Surely Coe wasn't on that much at Victory, how can they afford Vukcovic? And still be under the cap Surely Coe wasn't on that much at Victory, how can they afford Vukcovic? And still be under the cap I sense this is going to be a theme whenever anyone is linked with the Tards. Must be some seriously creative accounting going on over there though. Only explanation is that there must be some sort of sub-clause that allows them to remain below the salary cap at all times.

Most likely Germano being confirmed as full back.

Niko. I don't support Victory as I did not connect with them from the outset, finding them loud, proud and arrogant. And that is why I support Melbourne Heart.

They were thugs when I moved to Melbourne and they are still thugs now. Sure. That is why we all support the other Melbourne club. My post was looking at things from a neutral's perspective. I know the people I have brought to City games have not felt any connection and have gone on to support the visitors. The Manchester City connection whilst giving money/resources and perhaps a successful team, still doesn't lend to any feeling of a club representing Melbourne. Therefore I see this as an obstacle to growth. Obviously a genuine attachment to a club beyond football results is important to me. This might not be the case for everyone though and results alone maybe enough to attract greater support to the CGF investment group. Watching the final I tried to see Sydney as Melbourne City and the pale blue simply does not represent Melbourne. Looking at the visitors supporters with their fingers in the air etc. I didn't feel an association with them either. From a neutral point of view though, the visitor's have the high ground. As Niko pointed out, City need to concentrate on building support on their own back. Apart from the rich overseas backing though, I don't see any attraction apart from the fact "we hate Victory". This on it's own though is not enough.

The visitors are successful, have the Victorian colours proudly displayed, have the fans and atmosphere and have the general backing of the wider community as a club for everyone Melbourne City represent Manchester City and the CFG. Who would you support?

You only need to look at the Australian NT to see that there is a shortage of quality forwards in this county who can finish. It makes sense to use visa spots for attacking players.

Looking forward to the "Novillo Imposition".

I think Kennedy will still be amongst the goals if he is given the sort of service a classic target man needs. Even if he is primarily used off the bench like Teddy Sheringham when he joined West Ham (marquee status is not my business). Why he was signed for the formation JVS employ's though is still beyond me.

5 Star thread.

Looking forward to every player with a high ranking score on FIFA being linked to Melbourne by our talented scouting network.

But he's Dutch?!

Wait a few weeks. Should be able to pick them up for $40.00-$50.00.

Silly "like" quota.