silva10 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I believe that it is a no brainer to resign Paddy for another year. What I have learned since coming on here and watching the A League is that you have to sign certain players in a salary capped league. Also I don't think there are many better players in Paddy's position playing in the league. What we need is to sign another Centre Half along with Saf to bring competition to Paddy. I genuinely believe he has played so much better alongside Kew because both have good experience. Also he has stopped going to ground as much when making a tackle. If Kew was an Aussie he would have been signed up. However, he takes up a valuable Visa spot so it is a much more difficult decision to give him a contract for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Would be happy going into next season with Paddy, Chapman and Safuwan as our centre backs with Clisby another option. Getting two quality full backs should be the priority before we sign another centre back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Would be happy going into next season with Paddy, Chapman and Safuwan as our centre backs with Clisby another option. Getting two quality full backs should be the priority before we sign another centre back. I agree full backs are a bigger priority, but we still need to improve at Centre Half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Only really solid pairings of centre backs in the league are Durante & Sigmund and Thwaite & Djulbic, you could nearly argue since the departure of Wielaert that we've probably had one of the best centre back pairings in the league spread between Kisnorbo, Chapman and Jaliens. Unless we give Safuwan a miss and go for another foreign centre back I can't see us finding any Australians that would be available without taking a huge chunk out of the salary cap and improve what we already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Our defense isn't the issue to be honest. I think we all know it was mainly our keeper (Redders) that had us nervous whenever the opposition pressed forward. Credit to Norbo, no defender in the league goes into challenges the way he does. Is it silly sometimes? Sure. But the bloke wears his heart on his sleeve damn near every game. That tackle on Berisha last season - still fresh in our minds. Clisby / Safuwan, Kisnorbo, Chappy, Franjic (?) Solid backline IMO. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Our defense isn't the issue to be honest. I think we all know it was mainly our keeper (Redders) that had us nervous whenever the opposition pressed forward. Credit to Norbo, no defender in the league goes into challenges the way he does. Is it silly sometimes? Sure. But the bloke wears his heart on his sleeve damn near every game. That tackle on Berisha last season - still fresh in our minds. Clisby / Safuwan, Kisnorbo, Chappy, Franjic (?) Solid backline IMO. Dear Strider, Stop making sensible football posts. You are confusing me. Yours etc S. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 A-League: Melbourne City captain Patrick Kisnorbo re-signs with club MATT WINDLEY APRIL 10, 2015 MELBOURNE City captain Patrick Kisnorbo will continue on at the club next season the club confirmed on Friday. Kisnorbo initially signed a two-year deal at then-named Melbourne Heart, which was to expire at the end of this season. But the 18-times capped Socceroo is understood to have since triggered a one-year extension. City has a crux of players out of contract at season’s end, including foreigners Damien Duff, Rob Wielaert and Jonatan Germano, but has not yet moved to re-sign any. City plays title contender Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park tomorrow and a win would all-but secure its spot ahead of Brisbane Roar. Coach John van’t Schip said his side needs to make its last home game count as the jostling for finals positioning comes down to the wire. City’s home form has been near flawless since December. It last lost at AAMI in Round 7 and has won six of its eight games there since, but after tomorrow’s game it is on the road to Perth and Adelaide. His side may yet face one of the Phoenix or Reds in an elimination final, but van’t Schip said he is not viewing the last three rounds as a dress rehearsal for what could be the club’s second finals appearance. “We’re not looking at those things, for us it’s about taking every game as it comes,” van’t Schip said. “We’re happy with the results at home — and in general we’re growing as a team — but now we have to forget about all we’ve done. “It’s again an exam on Sunday and I am confident that the boys are going to be up for it and prepared to give everything they have.” Central defender Connor Chapman returns to the squad tomorrow from his four-week suspension for unsporting conduct towards the referee in the Western Sydney game on March 11. The former Newcastle Jets youngster had become a staple alongside Patrick Kisnorbo as the club staged its mid-season revival, but Kew Jaliens (centrally) and Paulo Retre (right back) have performed admirably in Chapman’s absence. As such van’t Schip was yesterday reluctant to guarantee Chapman’s place in the starting line-up. “We have to see if we’re shuffling him back in because why shuffle him back in if in the last four games we’ve had good results? “It’s not said that because Connor’s able to play that he’s going to play. We have to analyse good what the team looks like, how the players look like and then we’ll make a decision.” http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/a-league-melbourne-city-captain-patrick-kisnorbo-re-signs-with-club/story-fnk6pqha-1227299448269 A 1 year extension being triggered would explain why there was reportedly little talk between Kisnorbo and the club, and then the sudden announcement yesterday that Kisnorbo's signed up for next season. The writer seems a bit confused about the original length of Kisnorbo's contract. He had a 1 year contract in 2013-14, then he signed a 1 year contract for this season (seemingly with an automatic contract extension clause in it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 There is actually nothing about this on the club web-site. The only places it appears are on the SBS web-site and in Windley's article above. I would have thought that there would have been a formal announcement from City. Not 100% convinced yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 It wouldn't be the first time things have happened at the club and they haven't told us, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Bossed it the last month, easy choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Killed it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 The audio of Kisnorbo interview on SEN last night: https://soundcloud.com/worldfootballau/patrick-kisnorbo-in-the-studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Unable to make a good pass that could help us play out from the back. So he boots it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Finals Series feature star: Patrick Kisnorbo Wednesday, 6 May 2015 Patrick Kisnorbo was colossal in the Elimination Final against Phoenix and is in the best form of his career. The 34-year-old will be the rock City builds their foundations on in Friday night’s epic sudden-death Semi Final against Melbourne Victory at Etihad. And he'll have Bes Berisha to contend with. We pulled out the big man's key stats to prove why the former Socceroo will be a key figure in City’s quest to make an historic first Hyundai A-League Grand Final. Games – 28 [one of only three outfield players to have played every minute of every match] Clearances - 189 [no 1 most clearances in the league] Tackles - 39 Ball recoveries – 118 Interceptions – 46 Blocks - 23 Duels won - 122 Fouls conceded - 26 Yellow cards - 3 Total passes – 1163 Passing accuracy – 80.4 percent Goals – 1 Shots - 12 Assists – 1 http://www.a-league.com.au/article/finals-series-feature-star-patrick-kisnorbo/1bwe8t6xjqnzn1x1xiivjky55g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 The problem with those stats is that they disguise how poorly he does at setting up an attack in attacking transition. He's very good at winning the ball but that first pass out of defence is often poor. I imagine that a lot of his high pass accuracy comes from passes to the other CB or keeper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Been our second best player this season behind Mooy, absolute monster especially in the second half of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I just can't decide about Kisnorbo. Every time he gets the ball he makes me nervous. Teams seem to allow him space and instead of flicking an easy ball or a switch he goes into the space and then gets closed down and is rushed in making an ineffective pass that puts either Paartalu or a fullback under pressure. But having said that he still doesn't turn it over just makes things look harder than they should. He did make 3 or 4 massive tackles/intercepts that kept us in the game, and aerially he is very strong. Maybe I'm expecting too much but I'm leaning to drop him for Hughes (if he ever gets fits). Just not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Bloke thinks he's a winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Still the best in the west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Paddy is an out and out defender. He isn't comfortable with the ball at his feet. Either him and Chapman split and allow Paartalu to come and receive the ball or Chapman should be the one taking it out of defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have been unimpressed with Kisnorbo for some time. A good defender but a lousy distributor of the ball. If his pass doesn't put a City player under pressure it's straight to the opposition to start another attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have been unimpressed with Kisnorbo for some time. A good defender but a lousy distributor of the ball. If his pass doesn't put a City player under pressure it's straight to the opposition to start another attack.Agreed, except he is only lousy when he uses his left foot. Always turns it over with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hughes was always signed to compete and ultimately take Kisnorbo's place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 So why didn't paddy play? And if injured what's the story?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Happy to eat my words and take back my criticism of Paddy. Sure he has his flaws but we are a much worse team when he isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: So why didn't paddy play? And if injured what's the story?? Got described as a freak type injury at training, should be all good for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 2 hours ago, neio said: Got described as a freak type injury at training, should be all good for next week SBS commentary said that it was a two week lay off. I hope that he is available next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Good to see him here supporting the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Paddy is past it and is real average. But we needed him last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 At least when he plays he gives his all in every way as a good professional should, last night was abysmal . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Patty getting some community service in before the derby edited out for privacy! Edited February 1, 2016 by jeffplz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 1 hour ago, jeffplz said: Patty getting some community service in before the derby I'd go straight into a coma looking at that scary fucker Bluey. Bet he stole a few souls while he was walking through the hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 3 hours ago, Tonyboozeadams said: I'd go straight into a coma looking at that scary fucker Bluey. Bet he stole a few souls while he was walking through the hospital Thats ticker you blasphemer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Melbourne City captain Patrick Kisnorbo escapes serious Achilles injury Matt Windley 1 February 2016 MELBOURNE City captain Patrick Kisnorbo has avoided a potentially career-threatening Achilles tendon rupture and is even an outside chance to make the trip to Newcastle on Sunday. But Melbourne Victory will be without Fahid Ben Khalfallah for Saturday’s blockbuster against Western Sydney at Etihad Stadium after the A-League’s Match Review Panel on Monday night enforced the minimum one-match ban on the winger having been sent off against Perth. Kisnorbo came off in the fourth minute of Friday’s 4-3 loss to the Wanderers, citing severe pain in his right Achilles. It’s a pain the 34-year-old knows all too well as it was an Achilles tendon rupture in his left leg while playing for Leeds United in March 2010 that ended his chances of making the Socceroos squad for the World Cup in South Africa. But scans have cleared Kisnorbo of any significant damage this time around and the central defender was in at the City Football Academy on a day off on Monday receiving treatment in the hope he can still prove his fitness to meet the Jets. More likely at this stage, however, is that he will be given another six days to prepare for Saturday week’s derby against Victory at AAMI Park. Kisnorbo’s potential absence this weekend will be offset by the fact that fellow stopper Aaron Hughes is set to return to the line-up after missing the Wanderers game due to general soreness. City will also be without recent recruit Anthony Caceres after the midfielder’s mandatory one-match suspension for receiving two yellow cards in Friday’s game was also confirmed by the MRP. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-captain-patrick-kisnorbo-escapes-serious-achilles-injury/news-story/79752c23fbb8ae16fafd8c880bdfe9c0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Welcome news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Inb4 he's actually out for a Germano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Dodged a massive bullet there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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