kingofhearts Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Can someone who follows Italian football or Aussie/Italian culture tell me if Ambrosini would be an attractive signing on the personality side of things (eg. Popular with all supporters, not just AC Milan) If he ain't Greek, hes alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'd take Holt over Ambrossini too. id take an Aimar over them both. don't want our Marquee to be a Defensive Midfieder unless they're a deadest boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 wouldn't be worried if 2 of our central midfielders were Ambrosini and Murdocca, with Gerhardt and Wielaert behind them one things for sure we wouldn't cop many goals, that's half the job done IMO all it would take is a moment of magic from Kewell up front feeding mebrahtu/dugandzic and we'll walk away 1-0 or 2-0 winners I certainly wouldn't be complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPM Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'd prefer Holt over Ambrosini. Neither of them are huge names (compared to ADP) but Holt will draw larger crowds, sign up more members and sell more shirts due to the fact that he is a goal scorer. To a lot of people this won't matter but I think that the off-field impact of marquee is important as well. I also think that we are in greater need of a prolific goalscorer (which we have lacked since the inception of the club). With that said however, I would be rapt with either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYBIR*12 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Chelsea have released Malouda He would be a great midfielder and he is only 32 Still has a few years in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) wouldn't be worried if 2 of our central midfielders were Ambrosini and Murdocca, with Gerhardt and Wielaert behind them one things for sure we wouldn't cop many goals, that's half the job done IMO all it would take is a moment of magic from Kewell up front feeding mebrahtu/dugandzic and we'll walk away 1-0 or 2-0 winners I certainly wouldn't be complaining Completely agree. Our defence would be immense if we had Ambrosini and Murdocca as DMs, with Gerhardt and Wielaert behind them. And I'd really appreciate a season where Heart concedes next to no stupid or unnecessary goals. Also, with the likes of Kewell, Mebrahtu, Dugandzic, Williams and hopefully a striker as good or better than Tadic up front, we would be able to find goals after Ambrosini and Murdocca/Germano provide quality service. If you told me in February that Heart was seriously being associated with the long time captain of AC Milan and Norwich's goal scoring captain, I would have thought you were nuts. Very satisfied with the moves Heart is making heading into next season. Either of those players would be incredible for Heart. Edited June 13, 2013 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Can someone who follows Italian football or Aussie/Italian culture tell me if Ambrosini would be an attractive signing on the personality side of things (eg. Popular with all supporters, not just AC Milan) hes got anger on the field but it stops about there. im sure hes no Seedorf or Ancelotti, but he is known for helping young players through the club. would be a good signing, the ultimate DM. - amazing tackles, headers, work rate, and plays the easy ball always. downfalls include that he rarely scores, such is his emphasis on defending. would be a bit worried if it was the two Mas' as our CM's - lack of goals from midfield. all up, would be a great singing for the club, but i would have to question whether we would need Murdocca IF we do get Ambro. Thanks Nicotera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Latest 442 says we should target Raul, Totti, Riquelme, Trezeguet, Charesteas, Nakamura, Reyes and Drogba... (They listed us with 8 of their 'top 10' for 'ideal' destination, bit cheeky, etc...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellum Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Can someone who follows Italian football or Aussie/Italian culture tell me if Ambrosini would be an attractive signing on the personality side of things (eg. Popular with all supporters, not just AC Milan) hes got anger on the field but it stops about there. im sure hes no Seedorf or Ancelotti, but he is known for helping young players through the club. would be a good signing, the ultimate DM. - amazing tackles, headers, work rate, and plays the easy ball always. downfalls include that he rarely scores, such is his emphasis on defending. would be a bit worried if it was the two Mas' as our CM's - lack of goals from midfield. all up, would be a great singing for the club, but i would have to question whether we would need Murdocca IF we do get Ambro. This is an apt description of Ambrosini. Technically I would consider him to be a superior player to Holt . Totti is never going to play in the A-League. He will move into a coaching or Admin role at Roma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Not sure if we'd be looking at another central, defensive minded midfielder, seems like we have a glut of players in that position, its not really our most pressing need. Even if a marquee signing itself is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Marquees are strikers or attacking midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_loff Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Simeon Jackson quick striker who would bang them in for us and is still only 26, 2 or 3 year deal and you would have significant resale value if he performed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btrain Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Where is he from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Rumour has it that Flores is off to central coast which rules out Flores coming to Heart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_loff Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Just got released from Norwich is a Canadian striker scored 8 goals from 28 starts in all competitions last 2 years is by no means a star but has pace and quality and still improving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Rumour has it that Flores is off to central coast which rules out Flores coming to Heart. Thank God!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Can someone who follows Italian football or Aussie/Italian culture tell me if Ambrosini would be an attractive signing on the personality side of things (eg. Popular with all supporters, not just AC Milan) would be a good signing, the ultimate DM. - amazing tackles, headers, work rate, and plays the easy ball always. This is an apt description of Ambrosini. Technically I would consider him to be a superior player to Holt . Totti is never going to play in the A-League. He will move into a coaching or Admin role at Roma. I think Totti wants to retire a one club man, i mean, he rejected Real Madrid! FFS he'll play 1-2 more years in Italy, and retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 If a Norwich striker like Holt draws more people to games than a World Cup winner and AC Milan legend like Ambrosini then this country has big problems.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 If a Norwich striker like Holt draws more people to games than a World Cup winner and AC Milan legend like Ambrosini then this country has big problems.. I don't think so. Every single Norwich game is broadcast here, yet no Serie A is. It's natural people will be more interested to see someone they have access to see play regularly. I'd be way more excited about Holt, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 And besides, Holt would go a huge, huge way to improving the team overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Plus Holt would score a goal a game! Ambrosini might defend a goal a game, but I'm pretty sure scoring goals draws a bigger crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Latest 442 says we should target Raul, Totti, Riquelme, Trezeguet, Charesteas, Nakamura, Reyes and Drogba... (They listed us with 8 of their 'top 10' for 'ideal' destination, bit cheeky, etc...) No problems if 442 supplies the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Either one of Holt or Ambrosini would make a massive difference to the side. If we land either, I don't really care which one it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 ^^^Yes but will Ambrosini or Holt be marquees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Of course they would.. How else would we fit em in our cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We need an Australian marquee. The sort of player it will be common for many A League clubs to have as an Australian marquee in about 5 years time will be a regular Socceroo at the peak of their career like a Brett Holman. We should put this in motion now and go for Brett Holman as an Australian marquee. So open the purse strings. In addition, Brett Holman needs regular game time for the 2014 World Cup - assuming we get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We need an Australian marquee. The sort of player it will be common for many A League clubs to have as an Australian marquee in about 5 years time will be a regular Socceroo at the peak of their career like a Brett Holman. We should put this in motion now and go for Brett Holman as an Australian marquee. So open the purse strings. In addition, Brett Holman needs regular game time for the 2014 World Cup - assuming we get there. Didn't villa just pay a few million for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Holman signed for Villa on a free from AZ, Villa would be expecting to get a fee for him with a few years on his contract, his WC2010 performances, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Just heard on Greek news that Karagounis is a done deal with Victards.Now our turn to sign a Marquee. Fuck it better be a good marquee.Come on scotti , do something different for effen sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Just heard on Greek news that Karagounis is a done deal with Victards. Now our turn to sign a Marquee. Fuck it better be a good marquee. Come on scotti , do something different for effen sake. Fuck. Did they say how many years or how much he's on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 1 Million per year on a two year contract with a option for a 3rd year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 i guess one positive way of looking at it is that he won't play against us in the first round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 i guess one positive way of looking at it is that he won't play against us in the first round how come ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 i guess one positive way of looking at it is that he won't play against us in the first round how come ? greece have an international game that week. Was also mentioned in an article a week ago that he will miss the first round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 i guess one positive way of looking at it is that he won't play against us in the first roundhow come ?Greece is playing world cup qualifier on 11/10/2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We have to get Holt now. Otherwise we can expect 5k crowds the whole season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) We have to get Holt now. Otherwise we can expect 5k crowds the whole season We'll get more than 5k due to the Kewell factor but I agree, Karagounis is a huge coup for not only the Victards but for the entire A-League. Thinking we need Holt or another EPL striker/attacking midfielder as a marquee if we're going to be competitive off the field this season. * and by off the field, I mean crowd sizes. Edited June 17, 2013 by Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Munn, do you stuff. Go a pose as levy and tell Bale he's been loaned to melbourne heart. Get avb while you're there!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We have to get Holt now. Otherwise we can expect 5k crowds the whole season We'll do better than that. In many ways it's the advent of MHFC that has pushed MV to do more than they would have otherwise done. The competition between the two clubs, and the competition between the two Sydney clubs, is going to drive the A-League to higher things. As does the competition between intra-city clubs the world over. It was never going to be easy, and we're just going to have to meet the challenge. But I agree, We're going to have to have a big foreign name this season to kick-start our growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We have to get Holt now. Otherwise we can expect 5k crowds the whole season Not personal but quit with the negativity. Club hasn't put a foot wrong in the off season. they said we'll have a marquee things take time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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