Tranerz21 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Read this online before: Meanwhile Heart yesterday paved the way for a foreign signing by releasing 31-year-old Irish defender Steven Gray, who made just one appearance. Heart is hoping to make a signing prior to the Monday's A-League transfer deadline. Uncontracted players can be signed at any stage and Munn said the club was hopeful of signing someone who would remain for the 2013-14 campaign. "It's ongoing, all of the coaching staff is working through it. Ideally we would not sign someone just for eight weeks but next season too," he said. "It doesn't make any sense to sign a Lucas Neill for eight weeks, especially to fill a hole for an injured player. "It's easier this time of year to find a foreigner than a domestic player so that's why we've freed up a foreign spot. "We signed Steven late when we knew we were going to lose Brendan Hamill and Curtis Good and we needed an experienced defender." Happy it has finally been done and we have a spot open for an international player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Glad we aren't signing Luca$h, and glad that the club has come to its senses regarding Steven Gray. Poor foresight from the club which was really a wasted oppourtunity this year, but i'm happy to see that the club realises its mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofmelbourne12 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thank god! About bloody time they woke up And realised he is a dud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 about time. I'm hoping for a signing with the quality of Gerhardt/Tadic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 what's his pub called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Good news, isn't Hernandez looking to come back? Quality midfielder is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Would only release if they were very close to a deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Carlos wants out of India and loves Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Carlos wants out of India and loves Melbourne issnt carlos more an attacking midfeilder, rather than a DM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Carlos wants out of India and loves Melbourne issnt carlos more an attacking midfeilder, rather than a DM? :droy: :droy: :droy: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Good news, isn't Hernandez looking to come back? Quality midfielder is needed. we need someone who can run, and someone who can defend as well as attack. That isn't Carlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 would rather find a solid centre back so we can unleash paddy to wreak havoc in midfield alongside Germano and Garcia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 would rather find a solid centre back so we can unleash paddy to wreak havoc in midfield alongside Germano and Garcia. Along with Babalj and Tadic (in 4 weeks) playing together again, I got a sense from the derby that they seemed to make things happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 People mentioning Hernandez, do you even football? God. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 So we have a visa spot available. Who is it that we are going to sign? You would think that it will be announced this week. Hurry up please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Read this online before: Meanwhile Heart yesterday paved the way for a foreign signing by releasing 31-year-old Irish defender Steven Gray, who made just one appearance. Heart is hoping to make a signing prior to the Monday's A-League transfer deadline. Uncontracted players can be signed at any stage and Munn said the club was hopeful of signing someone who would remain for the 2013-14 campaign. "It's ongoing, all of the coaching staff is working through it. Ideally we would not sign someone just for eight weeks but next season too," he said. "It doesn't make any sense to sign a Lucas Neill for eight weeks, especially to fill a hole for an injured player. "It's easier this time of year to find a foreigner than a domestic player so that's why we've freed up a foreign spot. "We signed Steven late when we knew we were going to lose Brendan Hamill and Curtis Good and we needed an experienced defender." Happy it has finally been done and we have a spot open for an international player Reference here: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/heart-hits-out-at-ref-standards/story-fndb5nmd-1226570319601 Haven't come across it yet elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Looks as though I was on the money! Glad this is confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looks as though I was on the money! Glad this is confirmed. Odd, though, that there's been a deafening silence on the subject from Heart HQ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looks as though I was on the money! Glad this is confirmed. Odd, though, that there's been a deafening silence on the subject from Heart HQ... I would suggest their attention is turned elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looks as though I was on the money! Glad this is confirmed. Odd, though, that there's been a deafening silence on the subject from Heart HQ... I would suggest their attention is turned elsewhere... twitter handles on jerseys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/heart-hits-out-at-ref-standards/story-e6frfg8x-1226570319601 another reference from the herald sun in regards to Gray. Seems like we're definitely signing a visa player until the end of next season. Means we will most likely have Gerhardt, this new signing and Germano signed for next season. Tadic and Fred 50/50 although i would like to see Tadic signed on for one more, i think he'll be better next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 i think he'll be better next time around. dont understand how he can improve?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 i think he'll be better next time around. dont understand how he can improve?! neither do i, he is good but not great, lacks pace from what i make of it all, has the skills just cant get the ball in good enough places due to out midfield as much as anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 i think he'll be better next time around. dont understand how he can improve?! neither do i, he is good but not great, lacks pace from what i make of it all, has the skills just cant get the ball in good enough places due to out midfield as much as anything else. IMO he would be a superstar in a superstar team. our team is not a superstar one (by A-League standards) so for now, hes doing very well considering the shittyness of our midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Jos the boss for golden boot next year if we get a decent DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Don't be ridiculous. Babalj and Jos will share the golden boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ill pay that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 i think he'll be better next time around. dont understand how he can improve?! neither do i, he is good but not great, lacks pace from what i make of it all, has the skills just cant get the ball in good enough places due to out midfield as much as anything else. IMO he would be a superstar in a superstar team. our team is not a superstar one (by A-League standards) so for now, hes doing very well considering the shittyness of our midfield. you pretty much answered your own question. Next season we'll surely have a better midfield, with better recruiting (hopefully bresc), and better support behind him and on the wings, i think he'll score more frequently. Give him a full pre-season with babalj and i think they could form a great understanding and become a very dangerous strike force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 So if an international holding midfielder is signed where does he fit in? Is a matter of of Germano then slotting in at RB or is there then pressure on Matt Thompson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 So if an international holding midfielder is signed where does he fit in? Is a matter of of Germano then slotting in at RB or is there then pressure on Matt Thompson? Garcia, Germano and new DM will be our midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC19 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Stoked hes gone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 So if an international holding midfielder is signed where does he fit in? Is a matter of of Germano then slotting in at RB or is there then pressure on Matt Thompson? Garcia, Germano and gerhadt will be our midfield with our new defender taking gerhadts spot in defence fixed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 sign Simunic already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 please no simunic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 moar josips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) please no simunic +1 Gotta take a stand on something. Can't he find a club in his home country? Edited February 5, 2013 by Shahanga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) please no simunic +1 Gotta take a stand on something. Can't he find a club in his home country? Why would you say no to SImunic? Is still playing in the croatian team / plays week in week out in Croatia but runs out of contract in June and would surely be swayed by a lucrative return to his home country of Australia. Would be the best CB in the A-League. Edited February 5, 2013 by Che 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 please no simunic +1 Gotta take a stand on something. Can't he find a club in his home country? Why would you say no to SImunic? Is still playing in the croatian team / plays week in week out in Croatia but runs out of contract in June and would surely be swayed by a lucrative return to his home country of Australia. Would be the best CB in the A-League. Would be handy having a player that takes 3 yellows to get sent off 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toogood18 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 The elation I felt when Gray was released was immense. Jamie Coyne whilst no gun, is a solid player who is 10 times better than Gray and doesn't waste a visa spot either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Why would you say no to SImunic? Is still playing in the croatian team / plays week in week out in Croatia but runs out of contract in June and would surely be swayed by a lucrative return to his home country of Australia. Would be the best CB in the A-League. Its not about football. I personally have a problem with him going to the AIS but later choosing Croatia as his home country. He was only Australian when it was convenient and he took up a spot at the AIS that should have gone to a genuine Australian. Don't care if he's the best centre back in the world, wouldn't want him at my club. He's Croatian now. Let him live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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