Viva el City Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I watched the game, and I should qualify my post by saying it's the only Heart game I've seen so far. I saw his miss, but I also saw most people trying to find him with aerial balls. There were a couple of occasions where they tried to release him into space with a ball on the ground but there were way more high balls played towards him that were swallowed up easily by the central defenders. He looks like the sort of guy who plays off the last defender (hence all the offside calls) so he would benefit from either a change in tactics.or a partner up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 or his contract being terminated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm putting it out there, he has the WORST touch the aleague has ever seen since it's inception. Seriously. also is the worst player since the A-League's inception. For fuck sake id rather have Lisandro Love or Richardhino than this pathetic excuse of a football player. As shit as he is. Come on now. Remember some of the players that have previously donned the red and white. Agree. Maycon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerou812 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm putting it out there, he has the WORST touch the aleague has ever seen since it's inception. Seriously. also is the worst player since the A-League's inception. For fuck sake id rather have Lisandro Love or Richardhino than this pathetic excuse of a football player. As shit as he is. Come on now. Remember some of the players that have previously donned the red and white. Agree. Maycon. But he was good for a laugh with a puff of wind knocking over and his arm raised while rolling around on the deck holding his head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Was just next to Mifsud on punt road. Had a little chat with him. Seems like a nice guy, said training intensity is much better under jvs and structure heaps better. Edited January 27, 2014 by n i k o 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Was just next to Mifsud on punt road. Had a little chat with him. Seems like a nice guy, said training intensity is much better under jvs and structure heaps better. Did he say why he was so shit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Funny enough he didn't bring that up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I'm Maltese. Michael Mifsud is fucking shit. He has to be quite unintelligent to not understand the offside rule as a striker. I have to concur. Can't even do the simplest of things. How the hell did he miss that? It absolutely kills me to say it because I desperately wanted him to succeed, but it is just mind blowing the chances he misses. Same here man. Not only am I furious that he's letting down my club but I'm furious at the fact that after years of watching him play and following his career that this is what he dishes up. You just can't defend him, he's done as a footballer outside of Malta, and even IN Malta he'd be done if he was missing chances like this. Ive defended him to through everything (as everyone has constantly reminded me of on this forum), but I just cant anymore without being delusional. I know hes a better footballer then what he's been dishing out and its bloody dissapointing. Had very high hopes for him but unfortunetly he just hasnt been good enough this season and thats putting it lightly. In saying that though, hes still my man and i'm not a soft cock who will dump him. Hopefully he turns it around, but i dont see it happening. Edited January 28, 2014 by [LIBBA] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I don't know why JVS doesn't drop him to the NYL for a few weeks until he starts scoring regularly. Play Williams as a 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I don't know why JVS doesn't drop him to the NYL for a few weeks until he starts scoring regularly. Play Williams as a 9. I think Williams will start this week with Mifsud on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I don't know why JVS doesn't drop him to the NYL for a few weeks until he starts scoring regularly. Play Williams as a 9. Bela, at this stage of the season there's probably little point in this. The NYL is not really a measure of a senior player's ability at all - speaking from what I was witnessing two seasons ago at John Cain when we played there. Senior players dropped to the NYL playing against 17 and 18-y-olds doesn't tell you much at all. Michael Mifsud has been terribly disappointing for us so far. No question, and I can't defend him any longer. But really, who hasn't? I would rate our best forward as being Harry Kewell (never thought I'd say that) but even he made a terrible hash of that penalty and hasn't scored from open play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I agree that it won't be a measure of his ability, we can all see that however it may help with his confidence and also give a clear message that you don't even deserve a bench spot if you can't score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I don't know why JVS doesn't drop him to the NYL for a few weeks until he starts scoring regularly. Play Williams as a 9. Wasn't an option last week with Willo injured. Hopefully he takes you up on your suggestion. its hard to see Mifsud getting confidence any other way at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimey Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 It seems like the rest of the team has no confidence in him either. A few times in the 1st half he made good runs off the shoulder of last defender but Behich wouldn't pass him the ball. When you're in such bad form that it makes people think twice before giving you the ball you're in a very bad place. No turning it around from here Michael..Please gtfo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Williams was started ahead of him in the Newcastle game before getting injured so I hold out hope this will happen again when Williams returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Even if Williams is out injured I rather JVS tried Garuccio or Mauk in the starting line up. At least if they make mistakes we know its because they are young and we live with the expectation that they will learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Can't believe this guy's performance. After watching his latest misses at AAMI and now Adelaide I was hoping someone might compile a video of Mifsud's efforts this season? Could make a great comedy show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Total Football seem to be doing a great job of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Can't believe this guy's performance. After watching his latest misses at AAMI and now Adelaide I was hoping someone might compile a video of Mifsud's efforts this season? Could make a great comedy show. Don't forget to include Benny Hill's music...... A must!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Best part of tonight's game was the fact our Maltese midget was not only not in the starting 11 but he wasn't even in the squad, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Send me your PayPal details. I'll kick it off with $200 donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 next transfer move: Sunshine George Cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Any info if he's getting a run in the nyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not in the squad #StartingXI vs. @SydneyFC Youth | Stevanja (GK), Archibald ©, Dao, Kaya, Mauk, O'Dea, Retre, Schroen, Vrankovic, Walker, Mitchinson #FNYL #Subs | Petrovski (GK), Espindola, Mullet, Petreski #FNYL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 It's a shame as he'll be better with some confidence and 10 or so goals in a few NYL games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I hear he was injured. Therefore not in either squad. If you want to see misses - look at Nabbout in yesterday's Perth-Visitors match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not 100% sure what the situation is with Mifsud. David Basheer first tweeted yesterday that he had a back injury, then he tweeted 'Mifsud strained muscle in his side not a back injury'. But David Davutovic simply tweeted yesterday 'I'm hearing Mifsud's been dropped' and Michael Zappone tweeted at Basheer 'I'm told it's not injury #MHTvSYD #mifsud #haveagoodcall'. Whatever's the case with Mifsud, we are extremely light in the Striker department, with Dmac gone and Golgol not even making the NYL team (and possibly being gone himself). We have about 5 wingers as well, or 6 if you count Golgol, but effectively 0 strikers with Mifsud out of the squad. Can't help but think that we should bring in a striker on a 10 game contract immediately. I reckon Sidwell and co. would have done so if the takeover didn't happen, which is why it would be a bit annoying if we didn't bring someone in. And IMO it sounds plausible, the club could say it was JD and the coaches decision (although maybe they could pay for it) if they didn't want it to be a Man City decision. At least we're scoring goals, but the situation with our strikers is ridiculous ATM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I hear he was injured. Therefore not in either squad. If you want to see misses - look at Nabbout in yesterday's Perth-Visitors match. We were all watching at home and said with one voice' he did a Mifsud!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looked fine to me post game. Picking up his kid and playing around. I would highly doubt it's a back injury after seeing him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Might have the same sort of injury Germano had under JA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 It's a shame as he'll be better with some confidence and 10 or so goals in a few NYL games Imagine there'd have to be at least a decent chance that he comes back through there, if he's right to go next week. A spot's opened up with Engelaar's absence, but he'd hardly be a like-for-like. Seeing his enthusiasm after the game last night (he's either the greatest actor in the world, or he was genuinely as happy as any of the guys who played), he seems like a tough guy not to like. I just want him to get some confidence so when he does get back, he'll be in a good position to contribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 This guy out of the picture and we pencil in another win. Can't see this guy coming back in the starting line-up nor off the bench! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yep, mifsud is done. Wierd we didnt look to get someone for the end of the season. Sack mifsud and bring in someone on loan from city reserves orsomething. But as long as the results keep coming I am happy to see Mifsud mbenched or not even there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Yep, mifsud is done. Wierd we didnt look to get someone for the end of the season. Sack mifsud and bring in someone on loan from city reserves orsomething. But as long as the results keep coming I am happy to see Mifsud mbenched or not even there Looks like Mifsud will end up with the same figures as Maycon, except he has been paid at least three times as much as Maycon. I really thought he could turn it around early on as well. Edited February 10, 2014 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Early pages of this thread are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Early pages of this thread are great. So true - I for one really backed him to turn things around... He didnt so as far as I am concerned he can go and fuck of back to Malta now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is Mm taller than mifsud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Extremely disappointed with how it's turned out. I also reserved some hope that he could turn it around but it looks like his participation in the first team is all but done now. We don't currently create enough chances to miss the guilt edged ones like he has been. It annoys me because if he could actually hit the target with any sort of consistency he'd have 7-8 goals, we'd be much further up the table and his signing would probably be viewed as somewhat of a success...that being said, JA may still have a job if that was the case so there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 A couple people mentioned getting rid of him and bringing in a loan striker. I for one am happy that this hasn't happenned, hopefully a sign the new owners are 1) are not going to patch up the team with baindaid solutions 2) not going to just going rush into decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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