Tonyboozeadams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 If there´s one thing good players like, it´s seeing even better players arrive.. So it´s possible than he will come back I guess. Just imagine, Engelaar and Duff as visa players in the cap, Lampard marquee. Can that really happen? Not to mention the addition of an Australian marquee to that. It'd be quite remarkable, really. Imagine if this was a thing that actually happened. Cannot deal. Actually add Kennedy or Bresciano. Duff, Lampard, Mauk, Engelaar in the midfield with Villa and Kennedy up front. Out of control. and mooy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 and no love for germano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 IMO if he would actually like to continue with City he needs to watch out that he doesn't "do a Garcia" - not in money terms but leave it too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPM Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 omg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) This seems to be the main Dutch article on Engelaar that came out overnight: “Doubt whether I want to be another year so far from home” 05 June 2014 The chances are minimal that Orlando Engelaar in the new season playing for Melbourne City. “I see what my options are. “ The contract of the fourteen-time Dutch national team-player has recently ended and concrete talks on an extended collaboration have yet to take place. “The agreement is that we will soon start talking again," says Engelaar in interview with Voetbal International. “There is still nothing definitive decided. But for a while now I doubt if I want to be so far from home another year. “ In addition, the former midfielder of inter alia, NAC Breda, FC Twente and PSV its status as a marquee player in the team of trainer John van 't Schip has lost anyway. With the temporary attracting David Villa is the role of foreign marquee player-a player who falls outside the salary cap-forgiven. Engelaar can only continue if he just as Robbie Wielaert within the salary ceiling. “Immediately after the takeover of the club by Manchester City (at the beginning of this year, ed.) they have indicated that there were plans for the new season to attract a major foreign player“, know Engelaar, whose input was limited due to a tibial fracture last season to twelve League games. “Not a problem, since it went to the adventure in Australia especially me. I have never found the financial aspect the most important. I see what my options are. Just maybe I stay though. Or who knows something comes passing by from a stronger League closer to home ...“ Manchester City earlier this year acquired a controlling stake of 80% in Melbourne Heart. Today, the club announced immediately to continue under the name Melbourne City. The red and white shirts in the new season are replaced by blue, the color of The Citizens. http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/twijfel-of-ik-nog-een-jaar-zo-ver-van-huis-wil-zijn-.htm (translated with Babelfish) Hopefully when the club start actually talking with Engelaar, he can be persuaded to sign on for next season inside the salary cap. The idea of Engelaar being in the league for a whole season blows my mind, and I really hope the club can secure him for next season. Edited June 6, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Maybe the opportunity of playing with villa could tip him over. I would imagine that would be appealing to players, if only for 10 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 My take on it is that he want to see if he gets some good offers in Holland first.. Otherwise he´ll talk to Melbourne again. It might also be that he´s angling for something after he stops playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It might also be a case of Melbourne City holding out talks to figure out first how much money they'll have left in the cap to offer Engelaar. Once we get to say 21 signed players (inc. INTL, Dom & Youth Marquees) then they might be like, "Okay, we can offer Engelaar $350k-$375k and have $60-85k left over for a local lad or in reserve for the January transfer window." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 We used the Engelaar money on Duff. So, not sure what the option would be, I thought both parties made it clear to part ways after the marquee spot was going to a bigger name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingman Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 We used the Engelaar money on Duff. So, not sure what the option would be, I thought both parties made it clear to part ways after the marquee spot was going to a bigger name. As far as I have read, this idea is just media speculation. The club hasn't said anything official on the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 We used the Engelaar money on Duff. So, not sure what the option would be, I thought both parties made it clear to part ways after the marquee spot was going to a bigger name. This is also my interpretation of what has been reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 So what you're both saying is that we should give up any hope of seeing Engelaar in the red and white (and a little sky blue) ever again!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sad but true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think everyone forgets that Duff planned on going back Ireland, unlikely money is a motivator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Engelaar leaving us definitely isn't a sure thing by any means, otherwise you'd think it would've been announced ages ago. I'm still holding out with a sliver of hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 From the last interview a few weeks ago he was thinking about or waiting for some offers in Europe and he preferred to stay there for family reasons not the cash. I assume if they fall through he has a backup deal on the table here. That's why there's no official word yet from him or the club on him leaving (or staying). Having said all that I don't think that he'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 What would peoples thoughts be on having him even if he comes back as marquee again? I know the expectation for our new marquee is pretty big but he performed outstanding through the matches he did play, and by far our best marquee in our brief history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 What would peoples thoughts be on having him even if he comes back as marquee again? I know the expectation for our new marquee is pretty big but he performed outstanding through the matches he did play, and by far our best marquee in our brief history It really depends on who we have lined up to be honest. If someone like Lampard or Xavi is on the cards, then I imagine Engelaar will be forgotten about pretty quickly. Easily the best player we've ever had though, I'd desperately love to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 What would peoples thoughts be on having him even if he comes back as marquee again? I know the expectation for our new marquee is pretty big but he performed outstanding through the matches he did play, and by far our best marquee in our brief history It really depends on who we have lined up to be honest. If someone like Lampard or Xavi is on the cards, then I imagine Engelaar will be forgotten about pretty quickly. Easily the best player we've ever had though, I'd desperately love to keep him. I would too, some of the best moments came from engelaar last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Someone please shoot rockets into my ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxandro Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Someone please shoot rockets into my ass Meet me at the Mitchell St Northcote car park tonight after the Australia game and I'll make all your fantasies come true. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Engelaar has finally disappeared from the list of players on the club website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Engelaar has finally disappeared from the list of players on the club website. Sad day no doubt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damiano Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Very sad day. Would have love engelaar to stay on!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Someone please shoot rockets into my ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Someone please shoot rockets into my ass Plenty of fireworks going off in Brazil right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm sure there would have been a few nightclubs open last night that would be stoked to fire rockets into your ass. probably not the rockets you meant though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Someone please shoot rockets into my ass How has the rocket phenomenon not become a terrace classic I'm forever seeing rockets Pretty rockets fired in the air The reach the sky Explode and Die While poor Marteaux sits down to cry Anus prepared and waiting Come on now fair is fair Just unleash one big rocket Right up the derrier! One that all the family can join in and sing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Why was there an engelaar chant on Tuesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Why was there an engelaar chant on Tuesday? Just having a laugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Why was there an engelaar chant on Tuesday? Just having a laugh Because we love him And because it just sounds great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Never need an excuse to do a cult hero's chant, even when they have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Remember that game last season when we just sang all the old player chants? I miss the Alex Terra chant... Edit: I just miss Alex Terra tbh Edited August 14, 2014 by GreenSeater 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I miss worm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cinnamon Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Those are some long legs, socks at full stretch and still below the knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Pwopa Lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Koren better be good, otherwise I'd have stuck with Engelaar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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