mus-28 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Expecting big things from him at RB, when he played out wide his crossing was excellent and his workrate and tenacity are second to none, all bodes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 You'd have to make a startlingly compelling case for Hoff to start at RB ahead of Germano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I think he is going to be one of the real finds this season at RB. I remember seeing him play in the NYL match Engelaar made his debut in and he looked awesome as a wingback. I'm looking forward to him playing regularly as I think he is one of the few players we had last season that really played with passion and desperation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 10 appearances last season for 694 minutes of football. Didn't appear until Round 16. Ripamonti seems to have done a great job on getting him match fit. Needs to make a starting position his own or get Australian citizenship to be retained beyond 2014/15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Germano at RB is the best news for us. Solidifies our defence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 If he starts and stays at rb consistently, new cult hero is Simone for me ahah. Wouldn't be suprised if he knocks hoff out which will be good for them both having to compete with eachother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 who knows hoffman could be our starting left back if germano plays rb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Whether it's RB or DM, we're missing a quality player at the other position. This back 4 wouldn't be the worst: - Germano Kisnorbo Wielaert Ramsay But it needs protection from midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Aloisi did sign Ramsay with the intention of turning him into a LB, it would be good to see him play there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Aloisi did sign Ramsay with the intention of turning him into a LB, it would be good to see him play there He's way too lazy to play a defensive position imo, recipe for disaster. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 It would be better seeing Ramsay not play at all... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I react something like this when i hear of the possibility of ramsay being played at LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Assuming he's injured still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Assuming he's injured still? He hasn't featured even for a few minutes in the three matches in England. Unless Ripamonti can get him fixed again he really has to go as soon as possible. No point in having a player occupying a visa place who's seemingly unavailable most of the time. Disappointing, but that's reality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Assuming he's injured still? He hasn't featured even for a few minutes in the three matches in England. Unless Ripamonti can get him fixed again he really has to go as soon as possible. No point in having a player occupying a visa place who's seemingly unavailable most of the time. Disappointing, but that's reality. Didn't realise he was injured, any chance we can put him on long term injury list like we did with engelaar/ migliorini, this way and i'm not sure how wages work, we could have Lampard brought in assuming his fees paid outside cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Assuming he's injured still? He hasn't featured even for a few minutes in the three matches in England. Unless Ripamonti can get him fixed again he really has to go as soon as possible. No point in having a player occupying a visa place who's seemingly unavailable most of the time. Disappointing, but that's reality. what if by next season he doesn't take up a visa spot? i'm torn because i love the way he goes about it as a player and i personally think we play much better with him, but he always seems to be injured lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I really like the guy, but geez, he's a liability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's a JVS favourite, probably why he got another deal. But we need him or someone else helping with our DM and RB and LB positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He didn't get another deal, he was still on contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's a great player in the sense that he costs us very little space within the salary cap and is extremely hard working and versatile. It's a shame that he is so injury-prone but as others have mentioned, isn't he eligible for Australian citizenship as of next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's a great player in the sense that he costs us very little space within the salary cap and is extremely hard working and versatile. It's a shame that he is so injury-prone but as others have mentioned, isn't he eligible for Australian citizenship as of next year? I think if he has indicated he'd like to go on beyond this season and he's not going to cost us a visa from next season onwards, we should definitely persevere with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 He's a great player in the sense that he costs us very little space within the salary cap and is extremely hard working and versatile. It's a shame that he is so injury-prone but as others have mentioned, isn't he eligible for Australian citizenship as of next year? I think if he has indicated he'd like to go on beyond this season and he's not going to cost us a visa from next season onwards, we should definitely persevere with him. Season 11/12: 1659 minutes Season 12/13: 996 minutes Season 13/14: 694 minutes Just not enough football to justify retention. When is it we have to reduce to four visa players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm waiting for the club to announce that he will be available in 3 weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm waiting for the club to announce that he will be available in 3 weeks. But then that 3 turns into 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Worth persevering with in my opinion. When he does get on the field he definitely adds something to the squad. Particularly if he won't count as a visa player from next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Maybe the Hoff keeps injuring him so he can keep playing at RB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Solid all-nighter from you Mr Adams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Damn straight. Still kicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 So, amazingly, Jonny has managed to get this far through pre-season without injuring himself. If he can keep it up he'll start the season in the best shape he's been in for at least 2 years. In theory this should prepare him for his best ever season at Heart. Given that what are people's predictions for his season? TBH at this stage I think a lot depends on who we sign. If we add in midfield a Marquee and a world class loan player, he's going to struggle to get the last spot ahead of Mooy et al. He came to us as a right back, but we've never seen him play there, so I'm reserving my judgement about his potential for that position. Well, you certainly put the mockers on Germano with this post. He hasn't kicked a pre-season ball since. Anyone know what's up with him now? IMO he's deadwood. Occupies a precious visa spot and just isn't available often enough to go on with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 So, amazingly, Jonny has managed to get this far through pre-season without injuring himself. If he can keep it up he'll start the season in the best shape he's been in for at least 2 years. In theory this should prepare him for his best ever season at Heart. Given that what are people's predictions for his season? TBH at this stage I think a lot depends on who we sign. If we add in midfield a Marquee and a world class loan player, he's going to struggle to get the last spot ahead of Mooy et al. He came to us as a right back, but we've never seen him play there, so I'm reserving my judgement about his potential for that position. Well, you certainly put the mockers on Germano with this post. He hasn't kicked a pre-season ball since. Anyone know what's up with him now? IMO he's deadwood. Occupies a precious visa spot and just isn't available often enough to go on with. Totally agree. It would be unacceptable another season of limited availability. Yes he is a solid contributor when fit but his time with us has been so sporadic. I think a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later on his position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 So, amazingly, Jonny has managed to get this far through pre-season without injuring himself. If he can keep it up he'll start the season in the best shape he's been in for at least 2 years. In theory this should prepare him for his best ever season at Heart. Given that what are people's predictions for his season? TBH at this stage I think a lot depends on who we sign. If we add in midfield a Marquee and a world class loan player, he's going to struggle to get the last spot ahead of Mooy et al. He came to us as a right back, but we've never seen him play there, so I'm reserving my judgement about his potential for that position. Well, you certainly put the mockers on Germano with this post. He hasn't kicked a pre-season ball since. Anyone know what's up with him now? IMO he's deadwood. Occupies a precious visa spot and just isn't available often enough to go on with. Totally agree. It would be unacceptable another season of limited availability. Yes he is a solid contributor when fit but his time with us has been so sporadic. I think a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later on his position. The most annoying part of the whole saga is that he has in past had the nerve to complain to supporters about how he deserves a better pay packet for all his hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well there was that rumor that someone was going to be cut in the preseason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Shony will not be cut - he's one of JvS' favourites. His versatility and game breaking skill is still exactly what our team needs. From the sounds of things our final signing for the beginning of the season will be a centre back so Pat and Rob have some support. Someone like Germano who can link up between the mids and defenders make him important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Shony will not be cut - he's one of JvS' favourites. His versatility and game breaking skill is still exactly what our team needs. From the sounds of things our final signing for the beginning of the season will be a centre back so Pat and Rob have some support. Someone like Germano who can link up between the mids and defenders make him important. Not if he's injured. It's not a question of his quality, more so his availability. Pointless persevering with a lost cause. He needs to on the pitch to justify his visa spot. He has had plenty of time to get over niggles but IMO he's not going to, just be one of those blokes that promise so much but can't deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Club is probably waiting out for him to be naturalised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yes forgot about that as an option Dylan - that may get a few of his critics of the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Get rid of the dud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 If healthy is our starting RB. Always been a big fan but its all about his health. If he is healthy this season, and is willing to get Australian citizenship, would definitely sign again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 "If healthy" is the key point for Germano. He offers a lot to the team if he can stay fit, but getting him to play more than a few matches in a row has been a big ask. As for him wanting a bigger pay packet, stay healthy and then talk about that. Damn greedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Unless he becomes Australian, then fuck him off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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