Harrison Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-signs-defender-jack-hendry Edited January 22, 2020 by Harrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 came for game time, will he be able to nudge out our basically cemented pairing in good and delbo - seems a strange signing - we have rostyn to fill in any cb gaps (adequately might i point out). I get that he is an injury replacement but I dont see him playing anytime soon unless he is drastically better than what we have 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Really happy that we got some defensive cover, hopefully he works out. Let's just say he didn't make the biggest impact on Celtic fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Nice! Another good show of intent by the club, although I'm not sure whether he'll feature in our starting XI so might be surplus to requirements. Apparently he can play right back so perhaps he might play there or maybe we'll play a back three eventually, idk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-signs-defender-jack-hendry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 With the 9th worst defence, hopefully he can sure things up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Deluka said: With the 9th worst defence, hopefully he can sure things up https://mobile.twitter.com/g00dbye_h0rses/status/1219186668936167426 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Is windbeichler (whatever his name is) going or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Originalmeme said: came for game time, will he be able to nudge out our basically cemented pairing in good and delbo - seems a strange signing - we have rostyn to fill in any cb gaps (adequately might i point out). I get that he is an injury replacement but I dont see him playing anytime soon unless he is drastically better than what we have I reckon Erick’s not that keen on playing his midfielders in defence, plus as it stands the squad is very thin. Im with you though, Delbridge and Good stay fit etc he’ll struggle for game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 3ATB 🧐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, Shahanga said: I reckon Erick’s not that keen on playing his midfielders in defence, plus as it stands the squad is very thin. Im with you though, Delbridge and Good stay fit etc he’ll struggle for game time. Isn't Delbridge on the brink of suspension for accumulated yellows? I see this signing as more of a peek at Hendry for the remainder of this season at no cost to the club with a view to replacing Griffiths at the end of this season when he will be out of contract. Croissant will surely be on his way season's end to create a visa place.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Isn't Delbridge on the brink of suspension for accumulated yellows? I see this signing as more of a peek at Hendry for the remainder of this season at no cost to the club with a view to replacing Griffiths at the end of this season when he will be out of contract. Croissant will surely be on his way season's end to create a visa place.. I dont think theres any chance Hendry stays beyond this season. He was signed for a nearly 3 mil tfr fee a year or two ago and is contracted until 2022. I highly doubt we'll be buying him out. Short term loan with nothing to lose for us, and hopefully hes good enough to force his way in and stay there until seasons end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originalmeme Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, haz said: 3ATB 🧐 cos i love doing XI's: glover hendry good delbo atko brill galloway florin luna susaeta jmac Edited January 22, 2020 by Originalmeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, Originalmeme said: cos i love doing XI's: glover hendry good delbo atko brill galloway florin luna susaeta jmac No 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 The hoops fans jumping in on Hendry on social media is absolutely next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) I can’t believe there’s people questioning bringing another dedicated central defender as an injury replacement. Hendry will 100% be on our level required. Edited January 22, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I can’t believe there’s people questioning bringing another dedicated central defender as an injury replacement. Hendry will 100% be on our level required. Think you might change your tune on this. Have you seen the clip above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Harrison said: Think you might change your tune on this. Have you seen the clip above? CFG are playing 4D chess here. Our history is signing good players then watching them flop..... now we've signed someone who is deemed shit, he will win the JW Medal Edited January 22, 2020 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Embee Posted January 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, Harrison said: Think you might change your tune on this. Have you seen the clip above? You're drawing a conclusion on a player (who's been deemed good enough to play 3 games for Scotland) based off of that 20 second twitter video? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jovan Posted January 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Without knowing Jack (pun intended) about Jack, he can't be worse than Winbichler in terms of output. For whatever reason Windbichler hasn't been able to get onto the pitch and therefore is a confirmed waste of a visa spot. To bring in a 24 year-old with a few international caps (okay Scotland aren't great at the moment) he can't be that shit. So the way I see it, firstly it's great business by CFG to be able to bring in a fringe player from an elite club, which I doubt any other team in our League could do and secondly it clearly shows that in the long term we are learning from our mistakes (Aaron Hughes). Anyone who opposes this loan signing should really take a second look. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Jovan said: Without knowing Jack (pun intended) about Jack, he can't be worse than Winbichler in terms of output. For whatever reason Windbichler hasn't been able to get onto the pitch and therefore is a confirmed waste of a visa spot. To bring in a 24 year-old with a few international caps (okay Scotland aren't great at the moment) he can't be that shit. So the way I see it, firstly it's great business by CFG to be able to bring in a fringe player from an elite club, which I doubt any other team in our League could do and secondly it clearly shows that in the long term we are learning from our mistakes (Aaron Hughes). Anyone who opposes this loan signing should really take a second look. Pretty well. It's a free swing, and if he doesnt turn out to be better than Delbridge or Good then we've lost absolutely nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Embee said: You're drawing a conclusion on a player (who's been deemed good enough to play 3 games for Scotland) based off of that 20 second twitter video? I meant more that Mr Mo likes technical and skilled defenders by his own admission and that Hendry doesn’t seem like that type at all based on some clips of play I’ve watched and going by the comments I’ve read about him. But in general I’m not too keen on him as a player. I’ll happily eat my words if he comes in and plays well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: I can’t believe there’s people questioning bringing another dedicated central defender as an injury replacement. Hendry will 100% be on our level required. I’m not questioning it but I’m assuming he will be 3rd choice centre back. We certainly need another defender, as of today we have just 4 available, which is scary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Get rid of the cap and bring big shenks back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, Dylan said: Get rid of the cap and bring big shenks back If he does, my mum will be back at games. Last season I doubt she ever watched the ball, just eyed off PK and Bort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Harrison said: Think you might change your tune on this. Have you seen the clip above? Yeah maybe, I was more hinting towards having a somewhat free injury replacement. Everybody loves Delbridge so if this guy is average but can tackle then he will be a fan favorite in no time! But you are right I’m bigger fan of footballing defenders rather than tackling defenders. Let’s see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, haz said: If he does, my mum will be back at games. Last season I doubt she ever watched the ball, just eyed off PK and Bort. Disgusting. Us blokes aren't pieces of meat you know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Given we've only kept 3 clean sheets in 14 games and have conceded the 3rd highest in the league I think we'll be trying to find a partnership that works well because Good-Delbridge isn't as good as Wilkinson-McGowan or Taylor-DeVere or Perth's back 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Harrison said: I meant more that Mr Mo likes technical and skilled defenders by his own admission and that Hendry doesn’t seem like that type at all based on some clips of play I’ve watched and going by the comments I’ve read about him. But in general I’m not too keen on him as a player. I’ll happily eat my words if he comes in and plays well though. 20 second clips here and there on twitter don't tell a complete story, just like insane highlight videos of extreme moments of quality. The vast majority of social media commentary I saw from Sydney fans when we signed Brillante was that he was done as a star midfielder in this league and had been average at best for them over the past 12 months. We all know how that went.... Hendry's got a good enough CV for me to be confident he'll be a success for us. I could be wrong, but I'm not having to have that confidence swayed by a few video clips and some angry Celtic fans. Edited January 23, 2020 by Embee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, Embee said: 20 second clips here and there on twitter don't tell a complete story, just like insane highlight videos of extreme moments of quality. The vast majority of social media commentary I saw from Sydney fans when we signed Brillante was that he was done as a star midfielder in this league and had been average at best for them over the past 12 months. We all know how that went.... Hendry's got a good enough CV for me to be confident he'll be a success for us. I could be wrong, but I'm not having to have that confidence swayed by a few video clips and some angry Celtic fans. I don’t go on social media much so I didn’t see that Brillante criticism. That’s honestly mind-boggling but I suppose I can understand fans writing a player off when they feel he’s been disloyal or whatever. Just par for the course for Sydney fans. But to your point about Hendry, I’ve seen a fair few clips now and whilst it’s obviously not a good idea to dismiss a player based on that, I don’t think he’s a good player and I’m comfortable backing my football knowledge. And the criticisms of him aren’t from some fans, what worries me is the vast majority of posts about him on their forum are negative. But like I said, I hope he proves me wrong and is the next Bart because that means our team gets better and that’s what I want more than being proved right. Give me a GF win over Sydney with Hendry being MOM over me being right any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 All you need to know about short highlight (or lowlight) videos... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Celtic fans are notoriously fickle. They were treated to Virgil van Dijk so have pretty high expectations for their defenders. You just have to read any post on social media from their fans and the comments are usually split. 50% of their fan base would complain if they signed Messi because he isn't Henrik Larsson. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Ye thats actually spot on. Celtic fans are always sooking and now that Rangers are back in the hunt they're in full panic mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 4 hours ago, mus-28 said: Given we've only kept 3 clean sheets in 14 games and have conceded the 3rd highest in the league I think we'll be trying to find a partnership that works well because Good-Delbridge isn't as good as Wilkinson-McGowan or Taylor-DeVere or Perth's back 3. From what I’ve seen a lot of the goals are coming from problems outside of the centre backs. A few recent examples: * sloppy give away by the RB * attempted intercept by the AM gone wrong * suicidal keeping * LB out of position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionLoveDen Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 5 hours ago, bt50 said: Disgusting. Us blokes aren't pieces of meat you know! Speak for yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Strong debut tonight. Looks a good player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Strong debut tonight. Looks a good player. Not looking forward to all these John Stones comparisons for the rest of the season though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 What I liked is that he looked composed and comfortable but he also knew his limitations, as I said in match thread. Him booting it 50 metres upfield to reset cause he has no options is much better than trying to create something that isn't there and putting team under unnecessary pressure Definitely a good starting game, and something to work with 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Bart who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Solid debut, strong in a tackle, reads it well, aerialy decent. Not sure about his passing range most of his passes were safe short. Everything you need in a solid defender. I'm hoping he has more in his locker, that is able to drive through a line and hit a decent pass. Overall he is as good as Delbribge and Good with possibility of being better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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