Jimmy Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay, We've got two spots left and one can be a VISA player. We need a Striker and a DM. What's the club gonna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay, We've got two spots left and one can be a VISA player. We need a Striker and a DM. What's the club gonna do? Play Jason Hoffman. That's what we've always done isn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay, We've got two spots left and one can be a VISA player. We need a Striker and a DM. What's the club gonna do? Nothing drastic I wouldn't imagine. Thinking realistically I hope the club signs McGrath. His young with a lot of upside and apparently was rather lively when coming on in Lismore. Even if McGrath is signed and doesn't really make it at Heart we do have other players who can play that role, McCallister, Mebrahtu and Kewell. As for our other spot there is little doubt we need a midfield boss. More then likely a VISA player a clone of Orlando would be fine. The only Australian that could filed the void would be Carl Valeri. Though seeing his current club as gained promotion to Serie A that would be unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm still holding out for Bresciano, he'd be such an asset for us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Sign McGrath, Find yet another DM, pray that Engelaar can do something for us this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 So transfer window closed and deals all completed (ish), now's the time to really nail down a few signings, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 At least Utd signed Fellaini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 At least Utd signed Fellaini. Thanks for the 27m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 That's what Arsenal said, with RVP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 At least Utd signed Fellaini. and got a real madrid player on loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Fellaini will tear it up at Man Utd, but because he was being played so deep by Martinez, either Barry or McCarthy can do that job. Fact we got Lukaku in has had me pitching a tent all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 At least Utd signed Fellaini. Oh where a bout's in Manchester are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Fellaini will tear it up at Man Utd, but because he was being played so deep by Martinez, either Barry or McCarthy can do that job. Fact we got Lukaku in has had me pitching a tent all day! You guys recruited well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) According to Michael Lynch we have McGrath trialling until the end of the week (I don't know if this is old news). http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/window-shuts-on-miligans-move-to-palace-20130903-2t2j6.html Perhaps if the other player in this article is a bit upset we could send Mate over to ask if he would like to fill in as def mid or centre half for us? It would help fill a couple of holes we have in our squad, and we have the cash for wages, and the look on their faces... Edited September 3, 2013 by Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Trafford Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Can we have a few more high quality signings please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Can we have a few more high quality signings please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHTIDALIVE Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2013/09/05/4238800/brent-mcgrath-playing-for-melbourne-heart-deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I wonder whether we look at players such as Kaz Patafta? Sometimes you have to look "outside the box." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I wonder whether we look at players such as Kaz Patafta? Sometimes you have to look "outside the box." please no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Soolsma on A-League radar By Aidan Ormond Sep 9 2013 00:25 EXCLUSIVE: A Dutch former MLS striker is one of a number of talents being eyed by A-League clubs at former NSL champion club South Melbourne. Defender Brian Bran and highly rated Iqi Jawadi are two at the VPL outfit that continue to attract attention but a little known Dutchman is also catching the eye. Winger Nick Soolsma, 25, arrived two months ago at the Lakeside club from Holland. New South coach Chris Taylor clearly rates the former VV Young Boys forward. “Soolsma certainly has the pedigree and ability to play in the A-League,” he told au.fourfourtwo.com. “I know in the last few games we’ve had A-League scouts coming down and watching. And obviously Heart and Victory keep a very close monitor of what’s going on. “Sometimes it’s about being given the opportunity and the right circumstances to come your way. "But Nick’s certainly got quality. A good wide player very much in the offensive role and is one of the quality players in the league right now.” In 2011, Soolsma was signed by former Lazio and Holland international Aron Winter at Toronto. He made an immediate impact in the CONCACAF Champions League with a starring performance against LA Galaxy helping to knock David Beckham’s side out of the tournament. But when Winter was axed after a poor run of results in 2012, new coach Paul Mariner was appointed and the winger was soon on the outer. Soolsma then blotted his copybook being one of three Toronto players arrested for public intoxication. He was released by the club in July 2012 and returned to Holland where he inked a deal with Excelsior. Soolsma is best known in Holland for his spell with VV Young Boys in 2009 where he was one of the club’s top scorers. Despite the attention some players are getting, Taylor is hopeful of building a squad that can mount a strong FFA Cup run next year. “We want to get the best players in the state and more so the players who could step up to the next level so we can create a pathway for them," he added. “It’s the ultimate aim for everyone to go up against that top level in the A-League and give our boys a chance to pit themselves against some of the game’s household names." http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/281429,soolsma-on-a-league-radar.aspx Unclear which, if any, of the 3 players Heart might be interested in. Not sure if Nick Soolsma is more of a winger or a striker. Despite Heart preaching that our players should be 'flexible', I'd prefer if we signed an out-and-out striker rather than a sometime winger, given how many wingers we have. I think Brian Bran is also known as Anthony Bryan Bran. Arthur Papas, who coached him, said about this young central defender in April 2011 that " “He has a fantastic character and attitude. He can play with both feet and although six feet four tall has good pace and is strong in the air both defensively and attacking," he told au.fourfourtwo.com. “What’s more, he possesses an excellent passing range.” " (http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/200674,aleague-coaches-chase-bran.aspx). Iqi Jawadi is a central midfielder and apparently a defensive midfielder. He was at treble winning Dandenong Thunder in 2012. He played all 25 league games that season. Edited September 8, 2013 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 So what will be the fate of archibald and mcgrath? We only have two spots left and it seems like we are after another visa player too...Could Archibald be offer a youth contract but play seniors aswell? Id hate to lose Archibald after the oakliegh game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Both should be signed and the sooner the better, Govas looked pretty good for Oakleigh too, not sure if he's missed his chance in the eyes of the current coaching staff though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Both should be signed and the sooner the better, Govas looked pretty good for Oakleigh too, not sure if he's missed his chance in the eyes of the current coaching staff though. According to the tards forum mv desperately want govas but can't take him due to bru still being on the books t JA is too risk averse to take a chance with the likes of govas, archibald and McGrath although McGrath will probably be signed highly doubt the other two will be Edited September 8, 2013 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 It'd be a shame to see both of those boys slip through, I've been nothing but impressed with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 So what will be the fate of archibald and mcgrath? We only have two spots left and it seems like we are after another visa player too...Could Archibald be offer a youth contract but play seniors aswell? Id hate to lose Archibald after the oakliegh game. We still have the ability to sign an injury replacement. Any of these guys could be that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 God, we need to unload the deadwood we have. Major mistakes have been made. Archibald is an absolute must. If nothing else should sign him on the same deal as Mauk - one season on a youth contract and progress to the seniors next season - if he'll take it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 what deadwood is left? hoffman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Both bran and soolsma are up to a league standard. Soolsma has been predominantly played on the right wing and tears holes in the defence for fun Was dying to mention them but didn't cos of their current team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 what deadwood is left? hoffman? I'm not going to bother to list them because they've been listed before. Too many players in our squad are either not 100% fit, can't run out a game, are not serious challengers for a first-team place, or wouldn't be considered good enough for a contract at another A-League club. These players are preventing us from signing the players we need to be competitive in a league that is improving every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) At a guess I would imagine the list cloggers you are talking about are: Velaphi Macallister Germano (injury prone) Hoffman Mitchinson and maybe Kalmar Edited September 9, 2013 by The Aardvark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) If we sign an injury replacement, we can sign 3 players, 2 of which could be VISA players (it is my understanding the injury replacement could be a VISA player). As Archibald would be younger than 21 by January 1st, we could sign him on a youth league contract for 13-14 and a senior contract for next season, although if we used up all our spots that would mean that someone in our current senior squad would have to get released next season, which could create some disharmony. Nonetheless, I was impressed with how we smartly signed Mauk and Garuccio using this method, and I think it could be a good idea to sign Archibald using this method as well. I can't help but think that McGrath hasn't been signed yet because we might be looking at another striker, such as an international striker. Ideally IMO we'd sign both an international striker and McGrath, but we probably don't have the spots for 2 more strikers, because of Macallister and/or Hoffman. So hopefully we at least sign McGrath or an international striker, and a defensive midfielder. Edited September 9, 2013 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 At a guess I would imagine the list cloggers you are talking about are: Velaphi Macallister Germano (injury prone) Hoffman Mitchinson and maybe Kalmar all of which have been either re-signed or won't be going anywhere anytime soon. so rather than trying to clear out the 'deadwood' (which clearly won't happen) we are better off utilising them whenever and however we can. as has been said before, pretty football doesn't win you games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Player announcement tomorrow. Probably McGrath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Player announcement tomorrow. Probably McGrath. Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Player announcement tomorrow. Probably McGrath. Source? The press announcement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Apparently Christ Herd was on his way to Victory, and that was to be announced this week. Maybe the Chinese whispers were muddled along the line, and he's coming to Heart? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Apparently Christ Herd was on his way to Victory, and that was to be announced this week. Maybe the Chinese whispers were muddled along the line, and he's coming to Heart? Central defensive midfielder, yes please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Central defensive midfielder, yes please! I'm a Villa fan so have followed him closely. He's not that good on the ball. But he's amazing in the air and has a red hot crack. I see him as defensive cover at Villa. He was second choice RB before we brought Bacuna in. He's a class above this league though so I guess he would be great at DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Central defensive midfielder, yes please! I'm a Villa fan so have followed him closely. He's not that good on the ball. But he's amazing in the air and has a red hot crack. I see him as defensive cover at Villa. He was second choice RB before we brought Bacuna in. He's a class above this league though so I guess he would be great at DM. Lol disagree. Watched him many times for Villa when he was playing regularly, before his constant injuries, and he was very solid at DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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