InMyHeart Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Welcome to Melbourne Heart Rob Wielart Hearing heart signing Dutch defende rRob Wielart. Played with FC Twente Thoughts?? anyone seen him play/know more about him? we need a DEF so im all for it Edited June 12, 2013 by InMyHeart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8KilePNvUI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhl0a2jlUCM Edited June 11, 2013 by Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 at least its a better situation than Meuwiss. Just been released and will have a full pre-season with us.... Seems like we are targeting a striker as our marquee and will be interesting if we target a visa DM or push paddy G into a dm role and have this dude and vranks as CBs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ray Gatt strikes again! I'd take his mail with a grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 at least its a better situation than Meuwiss. Just been released and will have a full pre-season with us.... Seems like we are targeting a striker as our marquee and will be interesting if we target a visa DM or push paddy G into a dm role and have this dude and vranks as CBs If we only sign one CB, start Vranks & play PaddyG DM, Mitchinson looks as our only reserve defender. We're lacking serious defensive depth and I think paddy will stay a centre half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wash gash in his time at Ajax from memory. But a solid pro career. Can never tell with these signings. Could turn out to be a Zwaanswijk type success or a meeuwis type flop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 our CB optiions will most likely be Gerhardt, Wielaert, Vrankovic and i have a feeling JA will sign another DM like a Jarosik or similar who can also slot into CB if needed due to injuries/suspensions LB options: Ramsay, Mitchinson RB options: Walker, Germano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) at least its a better situation than Meuwiss. Just been released and will have a full pre-season with us.... Seems like we are targeting a striker as our marquee and will be interesting if we target a visa DM or push paddy G into a dm role and have this dude and vranks as CBs If we only sign one CB, start Vranks & play PaddyG DM, Mitchinson looks as our only reserve defender. We're lacking serious defensive depth and I think paddy will stay a centre half. Never fear, Mr Utility J. Hoffman can always fill in at LB... As it stands we have Mitchinson, Walker, Vranks and Patty G who are all considered defenders. Ramsey can play LB, while Mass and Germano can fill in at RB, but atm the defence is probably not ideal and tbh probably never has been since day one, besides the brief and short-lived golden combo of Marrone-Madashi-Good-Behich. They have obviously recruited Ramsey as a straight replacement for Aziz, and tbh we really missed that drive from the back there, so im fine with that... but I'd really love if we could sign up another big CB with a real presence - ideally one with some hight - because atm we have not one defender over 1.84cm (6ft) and I think that is a bit of an issue, thats why I was kinda keen on Jarosik... Edited June 11, 2013 by LR9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) at least its a better situation than Meuwiss. Just been released and will have a full pre-season with us.... Seems like we are targeting a striker as our marquee and will be interesting if we target a visa DM or push paddy G into a dm role and have this dude and vranks as CBsIf we only sign one CB, start Vranks & play PaddyG DM, Mitchinson looks as our only reserve defender. We're lacking serious defensive depth and I think paddy will stay a centre half.Never fear, Mr Utility J. Hoffman can always fill in at LB... As it stands we have Mitchinson, Walker, Vranks and Patty G who are all considered defenders. Ramsey can play LB, while Mass and Germano can fill in at RB, but atm the defence is probably not ideal and tbh probably never has been since day one, besides the brief and short-lived golden combo of Marrone-Madashi-Good-Behich. They have obviously recruited Ramsey as a straight replacement for Aziz, and tbh we really missed that drive from the back there, so im fine with that... but I'd really love if we could sign up another big CB with a real presence - ideally one with some hight - because atm we have not one defender over 1.84cm (6ft) and I think that is a bit of an issue, thats why I was kinda keen on Jarosik... Haha I prefer Hoffman as a LB over DM! Less ball for him to pass backwards or to the other team. Yeah I think I'd have taken Jarosik over This chap. This will be visa spot #3, with one obviously being targeted for a striker it will be fascinating to see of the 5th will be used on a #10, DM or another Defender. I'd feel so much better about the squad if we signed a Kisnorbo or Madaschi! Maybe if Garcia doesn't sign that's where his money could go. Edited June 11, 2013 by billyheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Has to be an improvement on Colosimo. Plenty of experience in the Eredivisie at big clubs, As for his height, Tomas Vermaelen is the same height and is an absolute beast in the air, also Tim Cahill. I'd be happy if he can pass the ball to a teammate and not cost us goals every other week ala Colosimo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiano Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wonder if Madacshi is due for a stab yet. Remember thinking he'd be up for a chatting to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I do agree with LR9 on the height issue its something that has annoyed about out CB's in the past, But I would take a player with the kind of expeirence this guy has had at some decent Dutch clubs over a few extra inchs in height. I'm optimistic about this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Height doesn't fuss me either unless it becomes a problem (Don't think we've ever been particularly bad @ defending set pieces & crosses in our history). Redmayne commands his area pretty well and I feel pretty safe when he comes out for corners etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 With his pedigree of respectable dutch clubs, he looks like a solid signing. Also, given our JVS connection we should be able to unearth the next Patrick Zwaanswijk, that is, the A-League's next top class dutch defender. It wouldn't surprise me as well if we signed another defender like Jarosik or Kisnorbo, and perhaps played Gerhardt as a DM next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I know Gerhardt is a DM and we played him out of position but he was one of our best players last season so I don't see why we'd change him after doing so well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I know Gerhardt is a DM and we played him out of position but he was one of our best players last season so I don't see why we'd change him after doing so well there. I think with Gerhardt, it's more a matter of how tough and determined he plays whether at CB or DM. A tough and determind Gerhardt at DM would smash it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I know Gerhardt is a DM and we played him out of position but he was one of our best players last season so I don't see why we'd change him after doing so well there. I think with Gerhardt, it's more a matter of how tough and determined he plays whether at CB or DM. A tough and determind Gerhardt at DM would smash it. I'd be more than happy to keep Gerhardt as a CB. But, for instance, I reckon if Heart could sign both Wielart and Kisnorbo the club might very well acquire both of those CBs, and use Gerhardt as a DM alongside Murdocca or Germano. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I hope that the club will confirm or deny this signing sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I hope that the club will confirm or deny this signing sooner rather than later. You bored? Transfer negotioans are complex and take time.. Especially when Europen players are thinking of making a long trip to the little know A League.. Be patient.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sculls_6 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Confirmed by the club on social media. Ask and you shall receive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I hope that the club will confirm or deny this signing sooner rather than later. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Heart-strengthens-defence-with-Dutchman/68847 Melbourne Heart FC has strengthened its defensive stocks with the signing of former Ajax and Roda JC central defender Rob Wielaert for the 2013-14 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) It's confirmed Melbourne Heart FC has strengthened its defensive stocks with the signing of former Ajax and Roda JC central defender Rob Wielaert for the 2013-14 season. From melbourne heart official page Edit: sorry ksk didn't see Edited June 12, 2013 by True Until I die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Disregard my above post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) I hope that the club will confirm or deny this signing sooner rather than later. You bored? Transfer negotioans are complex and take time.. Especially when Europen players are thinking of making a long trip to the little know A League.. Be patient.. 1, Yes. 2. I know. 3. Impatience is just one of my many character weaknesses... Edited June 12, 2013 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I saw the pic of Theo Walcott attached to that article and got a little light headed for a split second there lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Disregard my above post.. No don't. The points were well made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Pronunciation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I approve of this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 vee-lart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Pronunciation? From the Website Article Player Details Name: Rob Wielaert [Pronunciation: Vee-laart] Age: 34 Height: 178cm Weight: 70kg Previous Clubs: PSV Eindhoven, NEC, FC Twente, AFC Ajax, Roda JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 The thread titile needs to be changed to correct spelling please.. If he doesn't succeed then it is a comment on how far the A League has come in terms of quality.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Not even any sort of marquee? Great signing imo. assist at 1;43, good head on him. Edited June 12, 2013 by Che Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) i'll be interested to see how Weilart goes - http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/1155849/Wielaert-adds-to-Heart-strength in comparison to Zwaanzijk, Wielart's pedigree doesnt seem as good - Zwaanzijk was regularly playing for a dutch club that was constantly pushing the top 4 spots. Wielart has been playing in teams a lot more middle table (although that might be a lot more to do with the performance / quality of teammates in either instance.) Edited June 12, 2013 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ask and you shall receive. Good to see the club quickly delivering with this signing. Interesting to see how the club worded the statement about this signing: Heart strengthens defence with Dutchman Wednesday, 12 June 2013 1:51 PM Melbourne Heart FC has strengthened its defensive stocks with the signing of former Ajax and Roda JC central defender Rob Wielaert for the 2013-14 season. Wielaert joins a growing list of off-season recruits which includes Harry Kewell, Massimo Murdocca and Iain Ramsay. Wielaert, 34, has an exceptional resume, with over 350 matches of elite experience with three of the biggest clubs in Holland, PSV, Ajax and FC Twente, in the Eredivise - Holland’s premier division. The defender has also experienced European Champions League football (where he captained FC Twente), the Europa League and has two international caps for Holland’s B team. Wielaert, who made his professional debut with PSV, started 22 matches for Roda JC last season. Heart Head Coach John Aloisi travelled to watch Wielaert play in the Netherlands in May and was hugely impressed by the Dutchman. “Wielaert has superb pedigree and his experience at the top level is very impressive,” Aloisi said. “He is a smart footballer and will be an excellent organiser of the team from the back.” Wieleart said he was looking forward to the challenge of the Hyundai A-League. “I have played all of my career in the Netherlands and now it is an exciting time to play abroad,” Wielaert said. “So when Melbourne Heart contacted me, I was enthusiastic immediately. “The Club sounds great, the city and the country too, so I am looking forward to giving everything for this Club and the people around it.” Wielaert will fill the Club’s third available visa spot. Player DetailsName: Rob Wielaert [Pronunciation: Vee-laart] Age: 34 Height: 178cm Weight: 70kg Previous Clubs: PSV Eindhoven, NEC, FC Twente, AFC Ajax, Roda JC http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Heart-strengthens-defence-with-Dutchman/68847 I didn't know that he captained FC Twente. And Heart in this statement have really emphasised his leadership and organising capabilities, which is something our defence really needs for next season, as our 3 younger defenders, Ramsay, Walker and Redmayne, need someone to provide direction. Gerhardt might lead a bit by example, by I haven't seen him actively lead and organise our defence (which is probably fair enough, as he hasn't played all of his career at CB). Look forward to seeing him in Red and White next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ask and you shall receive. Good to see the club quickly delivering with this signing. Interesting to see how the club worded the statement about this signing: Heart strengthens defence with Dutchman Wednesday, 12 June 2013 1:51 PM Melbourne Heart FC has strengthened its defensive stocks with the signing of former Ajax and Roda JC central defender Rob Wielaert for the 2013-14 season. Wielaert joins a growing list of off-season recruits which includes Harry Kewell, Massimo Murdocca and Iain Ramsay. Wielaert, 34, has an exceptional resume, with over 350 matches of elite experience with three of the biggest clubs in Holland, PSV, Ajax and FC Twente, in the Eredivise - Holland’s premier division. The defender has also experienced European Champions League football (where he captained FC Twente), the Europa League and has two international caps for Holland’s B team. Wielaert, who made his professional debut with PSV, started 22 matches for Roda JC last season. Heart Head Coach John Aloisi travelled to watch Wielaert play in the Netherlands in May and was hugely impressed by the Dutchman. “Wielaert has superb pedigree and his experience at the top level is very impressive,” Aloisi said. “He is a smart footballer and will be an excellent organiser of the team from the back.” Wieleart said he was looking forward to the challenge of the Hyundai A-League. “I have played all of my career in the Netherlands and now it is an exciting time to play abroad,” Wielaert said. “So when Melbourne Heart contacted me, I was enthusiastic immediately. “The Club sounds great, the city and the country too, so I am looking forward to giving everything for this Club and the people around it.” Wielaert will fill the Club’s third available visa spot. Player DetailsName: Rob Wielaert [Pronunciation: Vee-laart] Age: 34 Height: 178cm Weight: 70kg Previous Clubs: PSV Eindhoven, NEC, FC Twente, AFC Ajax, Roda JC http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Heart-strengthens-defence-with-Dutchman/68847 I didn't know that he captained FC Twente. And Heart in this statement have really emphasised his leadership and organising capabilities, which is something our defence really needs for next season, as our 3 younger defenders, Ramsay, Walker and Redmayne, need someone to provide direction. Gerhardt might lead a bit by example, by I haven't seen him actively lead and organise our defence (which is probably fair enough, as he hasn't played all of his career at CB). Look forward to seeing him in Red and White next season. 100% agree with everything you say, However I just call it: The Madaschi Effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 hopefully he speaks broken english like dis signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPM Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Pretty happy with this signing, he is of good pedigree and we definitely need to strengthen the defence. His lack of size is a bit concerning though. He could end up being the next Zwaanswijk or Meeuwis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbobbobmarley Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 "Youth Policy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) "Youth Policy" Fuck that. Win games, gather more sponsors, more bums on seats and grow this club! Edited June 12, 2013 by HeartinHobart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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