Peter Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Joey Barton was mentioned earlier in this thread. Sounds a bit out of our price range and, well, Neville Southall is a respectable bloke. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1161931/Southall-warns-Everton-over-Barton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 My take on the Aloisi interview was that we have our DM target identified and that we are towards the end of the negotiation phase and are more than 50% likely to make a signing there. Then JA indicates that once the DM is tied up we will turn our focus on the striker, and he says something like "we have a number of options there" or words to that effect. Again my impression is that we are confident we can land one of them. If the above is correct then there won't be room for another foreign player as all five positions will be taken. I am wondering if the striker we will try and sign is dependent on the style of DM we obtain or weather JA was purely talking finances? While I am sure Maycon would be happy to don the red and white for a second spell, I hope we have some control over the striker we get. And if we know what we are after, why are we waiting to sign the DM before tying up a quality striker who, if we wait too long, may well sign for someone else? Because we know the player (singular) we want for DM - all JA did was stop short of giving us a name - whereas we have a number of players (plural) in our sights for striker. And because we have options for the striker role - including HK - even if only temporary, IMO the club's strategy sounds the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Interestingly, I think the signing of another DM would likely spell the end for Germano, not sure where he'd fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Interestingly, I think the signing of another DM would likely spell the end for Germano, not sure where he'd fit. Surely he can play as a striker? He is Argentinian, same as Batistuta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'd have to presume that's in the master plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 He might play RB when Walker plays for u/23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Interestingly, I think the signing of another DM would likely spell the end for Germano, not sure where he'd fit. He might play RB when Walker plays for u/23. I doubt that Germano can command a starting position. I would see him more as someone who comes in if we get injuries. With players such as Petreski coming along it might be Germano's last season with us. Time will tell. I'd be sad to see him go though. A good Heart man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Interestingly, I think the signing of another DM would likely spell the end for Germano, not sure where he'd fit. He might play RB when Walker plays for u/23. I doubt that Germano can command a starting position. I would see him more as someone who comes in if we get injuries. With players such as Petreski coming along it might be Germano's last season with us. Time will tell. I'd be sad to see him go though. A good Heart man. BEWARE OF ARGIE READING THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 He might play RB when Walker plays for u/23. the few times he has played RB for us i've been very impressed. Obviously a lot of people want walker to be playing right back, but IMO i'd love to see germano play there a fair bit this season. I think he'll be swapping with murdocca in the midfield depending on which one of them is in better form. He will get a bench spot at the very least IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Germano is a squad player of above average ability who can play in a number of positions and create chances, whilst also playing with dangerously warmed testicles. Just because there are better players for the positions he can play, he is still IMO of high value to the club. Given JA will have a number of options available to him for certain positions, I hope this season he is a little more adventurous week by week and during games, and that he switches players around, and subtely changes formations as required during the contest. Last season his coaching was generally one diemensional and predictable. If it ends up that one of our advantages over other clubs is a number of players who play in the one position, he should make the most of this, because it will be hard to coach against, even if he doesnt change his playing formation, which he has shown that he sticks with no matter what. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Germano is a squad player of above average ability who can play in a number of positions and create chances, whilst also playing with dangerously warmed testicles. Just because there are better players for the positions he can play, he is still IMO of high value to the club. Given JA will have a number of options available to him for certain positions, I hope this season he is a little more adventurous week by week and during games, and that he switches players around, and subtely changes formations as required during the contest. Last season his coaching was generally one diemensional and predictable. If it ends up that one of our advantages over other clubs is a number of players who play in the one position, he should make the most of this, because it will be hard to coach against, even if he doesnt change his playing formation, which he has shown that he sticks with no matter what. The small size of A League lists means good swingman players like Germano (And Thompson in S1/S2) are an important requirement for all clubs otherwise you end up playing one position spuds like Hoff in the Midfield or Down Back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 does anyone know how long he re-signed for? Like TA said, he's a very good player for us that can play in a variety of positions. It could even be worth keeping him for another couple of seasons to get naturalized so then it frees up another visa spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Germano is a squad player of above average ability who can play in a number of positions and create chances, whilst also playing with dangerously warmed testicles. Just because there are better players for the positions he can play, he is still IMO of high value to the club. Given JA will have a number of options available to him for certain positions, I hope this season he is a little more adventurous week by week and during games, and that he switches players around, and subtely changes formations as required during the contest. Last season his coaching was generally one diemensional and predictable. If it ends up that one of our advantages over other clubs is a number of players who play in the one position, he should make the most of this, because it will be hard to coach against, even if he doesnt change his playing formation, which he has shown that he sticks with no matter what. The small size of A League lists means good swingman players like Germano (And Thompson in S1/S2) are an important requirement for all clubs otherwise you end up playing one position spuds like Hoff in the Midfield or Down Back. @Petercrouch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Football clubs hardly ever play their "best XI" team, so Germano will get plenty of opportunities rotating through the midfield. Edited August 2, 2013 by Baresi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Grant Holt scored on debut for Wigan in the Championship over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate7 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Board should pick up their game and get a marquee before the tards do! Fuck being in the shadows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Grant Holt scored on debut for Wigan in the Championship over the weekend. I think you may have been looking for this thread... http://mhfcsupporters.com/topic/103-the-football-league-championship-league-one-league-two/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Grant Holt scored on debut for Wigan in the Championship over the weekend. Once again for the fourth or fifth time scores on debut for a new club ...damn would have loved to have this guy at heart Edited August 4, 2013 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Dutch International defensive midfielder, don't mind if we do... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Dutch International defensive midfielder, don't mind if we do... Do you know something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I sure do, but won't be saying anything else until it is announced. Knowing our luck, some other A-League club would get wind of it on social media and offer more. If he signs it'd be an amazing get! Not a marquee signing I would think but a very good VISA player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Can you elaborate on the word "International" in "Dutch International" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Spit it out Sharpy. Or just PM me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I like being a kent, so will hold my tongue for now. Has played more than 10 senior international games for Holland and like Sibon is good at set pieces, something we definitely lack. Was rumoured to have been at our training this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Engelaar or Landzaat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Engelaar definitely seems possible, based on Wikipedia (haven't actually heard of him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Never heard of those blokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kew Jaliens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Denny Landzaat? Only player that fits that description without a club. Wilfred Bouma and Engelaar are the only other players with more than 10 caps and without a club and ageing but they play CB and CM respectively (at least according to wiki) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Footballism Posted August 6, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Marcel Meeuwis? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 He should be magic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 He should be magic... Orlando Magic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yep, we've signed Anthony Hardaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Anferneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 He should be magic... I get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 He should be magic... I get it! Our midfield should blossom with him in it, 'bloom' even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Romero Castelen? Edson Braafheid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sculls_6 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Maduro? Going by the magic>Hedwiges>Harry Potter train of thought haha clutching at straws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Of the names mentioned in here, have a look at their first names and you'll get the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 .... Magic ..... Bloom Surely you guys can get it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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