Missing_Moy Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Galloway & Nabbout just injured ? Or something more sinister ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: Galloway & Nabbout just injured ? Or something more sinister ? Galloway was definitely at Oakleigh yesterday, saw him hanging about near the bench and taking some photos with supporters. Didn't see Nabbout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) So, at this stage, 25th September 2023, the following players are contracted with City for the 2023-24 season: Goalkeepers. 1 Jamie YOUNG 40 James NIEUWENHUIZEN (S) 33 Patrick BEACH Defenders. 22 Curtis GOOD 2 Scott GALLOWAY 4 Nuno REIS (V) 25 Callum TALBOT 26 Samuel SOUPRAYEN (V) 16 Aziz BEHICH 18 Jordon HALL -- Harry POLITIDIS Midfielders. 10 Tolgay ARSLAN (V) 39 Emin DURAKOVIC (S) 34 Arion SULEMANI (S) 35 Zane SCHREIBER 21 Alessandro LOPANE 6 Steven UGARKOVIC 17 Terry ANTONIS 37 Max CAPUTO 8 Hamza SAKHI (V, L) Forwards. 9 Jamie MacLAREN 15 Andrew NABBOUT Injured for entire season 7 Mathew LECKIE 44 Marin JAKOLIS (L) -- Leo NATEL (V,L) Edited September 25, 2023 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: So, at this stage, 18th August 2023, the following players are contracted with City for the 2023-24 season: Goalkeepers. 1 Jamie YOUNG 40 James NIEUWENHUIZEN (S) 33 Patrick BEACH Defenders. 22 Curtis GOOD 2 Scott GALLOWAY 4 Nuno REIS (V) 25 Callum TALBOT 26 Samuel SOUPRAYEN (V) 16 Aziz BEHICH 18 Jordon HALL Midfielders. 10 Tolgay ARSLAN (V) 39 Emin DURAKOVIC (S) 34 Arion SULEMANI (S) 35 Zane SCHREIBER 21 Alessandro LOPANE 6 Steven UGARKOVIC 17 Terry ANTONIS 37 Max CAPUTO -- Hamza SAKHI (V, L) Forwards. 9 Jamie MacLAREN 15 Andrew NABBOUT 7 Mathew LECKIE 44 Marin JAKOLIS (L) Sulemani/Caputo are both centre forwards Feel like we still need a centre back and a backup winger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, Zanty said: Sulemani/Caputo are both centre forwards Feel like we still need a centre back and a backup winger Understand. I'm just repeating what I've seen from the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 17 hours ago, Zanty said: Sulemani/Caputo are both centre forwards Feel like we still need a centre back and a backup winger So far all the rumours have, I think, been spot on. If that continues then we have two more Australians to sign. Although I suspect that we're expecting goals from the trio of Jakolis, Arslan and Sakhi, I agree that we need another forward to convert the many chances we create but go begging. The defence was in all sorts of bother against Oakleigh and I agree, it needs stiffening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, jw1739 said: So far all the rumours have, I think, been spot on. If that continues then we have two more Australians to sign. Although I suspect that we're expecting goals from the trio of Jakolis, Arslan and Sakhi, I agree that we need another forward to convert the many chances we create but go begging. The defence was in all sorts of bother against Oakleigh and I agree, it needs stiffening up. from the 61 goals we scored last season, a combined 18 came from Tilio (predominantly a winger), van der Venne (attacking / central mid) and O'Neill (holding mid). between Jakolis, Arslan and Sakhi, IMO we have replaced those three well enough to match (if not beat) our goals tally from last season. the big challenge will be keeping them fit (as we saw last season when Leckie, van der Venne, etc) were out - that was when we really struggled. i agree about the defence, it needs a bit of work. Nuno's past it and despite his talent Behich isnt probably as quick as he once was. the only thing I'd say is i thought Talbot started poorly last season before coming on leaps and bounds. i distinctly remember him getting butchered by the Phoenix wingers last year in the Australia cup (funnily enough since we play them again at the round of 16 stage). fingers crossed we can boolster the back a little more and then have the players settle quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 hours ago, mattyh001 said: from the 61 goals we scored last season, a combined 18 came from Tilio (predominantly a winger), van der Venne (attacking / central mid) and O'Neill (holding mid). between Jakolis, Arslan and Sakhi, IMO we have replaced those three well enough to match (if not beat) our goals tally from last season. the big challenge will be keeping them fit (as we saw last season when Leckie, van der Venne, etc) were out - that was when we really struggled. i agree about the defence, it needs a bit of work. Nuno's past it and despite his talent Behich isnt probably as quick as he once was. the only thing I'd say is i thought Talbot started poorly last season before coming on leaps and bounds. i distinctly remember him getting butchered by the Phoenix wingers last year in the Australia cup (funnily enough since we play them again at the round of 16 stage). fingers crossed we can boolster the back a little more and then have the players settle quickly. I believe Tilio had 9 goals and 5 assists so not sure where you are getting 18 goals from? As for Jakolis replacing that output I would not be soo sure at this moment in time. He may not even start with potentially Nabbout being the starter... If Leckie and Jmac are injury free then I think they'll be good for 25+ goals between them not including assists. Midfield is hard to judge, but early stage I get the feeling Arslan will have a better output of at least Berisha and may be better than Van Der Venne too. Other side of midfield is unknown at this stage. Wouldn't be surprised if Antonis has a bit of a rebound season after last season not working out for him. Defence is going to be the Achilles heel but I'd still predict more clean sheets than last season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 17 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: I believe Tilio had 9 goals and 5 assists so not sure where you are getting 18 goals from? As for Jakolis replacing that output I would not be soo sure at this moment in time. He may not even start with potentially Nabbout being the starter... If Leckie and Jmac are injury free then I think they'll be good for 25+ goals between them not including assists. Midfield is hard to judge, but early stage I get the feeling Arslan will have a better output of at least Berisha and may be better than Van Der Venne too. Other side of midfield is unknown at this stage. Wouldn't be surprised if Antonis has a bit of a rebound season after last season not working out for him. Defence is going to be the Achilles heel but I'd still predict more clean sheets than last season... Matty said 18 come Tillio, VDV and AO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, malloy said: Matty said 18 come Tillio, VDV and AO... Pays to read hey...🤣 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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citypool Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 https://www.talkingcity.com.au/biggest-season-yet-every-upcoming-milestone-for-city-players-in-2023-24/?fbclid=IwAR0TrHwevOHQMSkxrTCWQwv0XydpBV4vYo8YiwRzUcV4ClKdgkCzesWWnk8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 With Nabbout out for this season, he could have played his final match with us. His contract is up at the end of the 2023-24 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) From the match report, seems as though Galloway is still with us. He wasn't in the Cup squad for fitness reasons. Edited September 15, 2023 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) So with the unfortunate season ending injury to Nabbout our best 11 with bench is likely looking something like this? Jmac Leckie Jakolis Arslan Sakhi Ugarkovic Behich Good Nuno? Talbot Young Bench: Antonis, Natel, Souprayen/Hall?, Caputo, Lopane, Nieuwenhuizen/Beach? Galloway Has a bit of a could be alright or could be mediocre squad. But doens't look/feel like a great squad at this stage. Edited September 16, 2023 by MHFC-FAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: So with the unfortunate season ending injury to Nabbout our best 11 with bench is likely looking something like this? Jmac Leckie Jakolis Arslan Sakhi Ugarkovic Behich Good Nuno? Talbot Young Bench: Antonis, Natel, Souprayen/Hall?, Caputo, Lopane, Nieuwenhuizen/Beach? Galloway Leckie is out for a while and having two visa players sitting on the bench doesn't make sense to me. Depending on what Natel actually brings I would say he's a strong contender to start on the wing as IMO Jakolis has been rather unproductive so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: Leckie is out for a while and having two visa players sitting on the bench doesn't make sense to me. Depending on what Natel actually brings I would say he's a strong contender to start on the wing as IMO Jakolis has been rather unproductive so far. Thought Leckie was likely to be ready for roughly the early rounds of the regular season? Obviously we don't know what Natel will bring to the table and how good his body(leg) and fitness will be. For now Jakolis would get the nod as he has at least been playing although maybe not convincingly well just yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: .......Has a bit of a could be alright or could be mediocre squad. But doens't look/feel like a great squad at this stage. Agreed. Just looks a little on the "older player" side, and we've needed penalties to get past two NPL1 sides.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, jw1739 said: Agreed. Just looks a little on the "older player" side, and we've needed penalties to get past two NPL1 sides.... Yeah more concerned with the defence at this stage as it looks a bit suspect...not sure why we scraped past the NPL teams but we were in complete control against the Nix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 Update following the signing of Harry Politidis: So, at this stage, 25th September 2023, the following players are contracted with City for the 2023-24 season: Goalkeepers. 1 Jamie YOUNG 40 James NIEUWENHUIZEN (S) 33 Patrick BEACH Defenders. 22 Curtis GOOD 2 Scott GALLOWAY 4 Nuno REIS (V) 25 Callum TALBOT 26 Samuel SOUPRAYEN (V) 16 Aziz BEHICH 18 Jordon HALL -- Harry POLITIDIS Midfielders. 10 Tolgay ARSLAN (V) 39 Emin DURAKOVIC (S) 34 Arion SULEMANI (S) 35 Zane SCHREIBER 21 Alessandro LOPANE 6 Steven UGARKOVIC 17 Terry ANTONIS 37 Max CAPUTO 8 Hamza SAKHI (V, L) Forwards. 9 Jamie MacLAREN 15 Andrew NABBOUT Injured for entire season 7 Mathew LECKIE 44 Marin JAKOLIS (L) -- Leo NATEL (V,L) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 https://reddit.com/r/Aleague/s/u3Vzqv1aZY Under 20 squad announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 32 minutes ago, citypool said: https://reddit.com/r/Aleague/s/u3Vzqv1aZY Under 20 squad announced https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/20230925-young-socceroos-called-up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Does anybody know why we aren’t looking at an injury replacement for Nabbout? Don’t get the feeling this squad is complete. He wasn’t lowest earner so there some replacement salary available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Mr MO said: Does anybody know why we aren’t looking at an injury replacement for Nabbout? Don’t get the feeling this squad is complete. He wasn’t lowest earner so there some replacement salary available. Leo natel was the replacement for nabbout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 I will never understand why we see Curtis Edward Good get his full name on these things, but no other player. Absolute fucking cow paddock of a pitch, too. Hopefully this is the game which allows Caputo to get more game time because we need another finisher up top and he's doing the business consistently now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 49 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Hopefully this is the game which allows Caputo to get more game time because we need another finisher up top and he's doing the business consistently now. He's certainly looking like he has the natural ability of a promising striker! Certainly like what I've seen from him so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, citypool said: Leo natel was the replacement for nabbout I don’t think so surely that deal was already in the works when Nabbout got injured? Edited October 5, 2023 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: I don’t think so surely that deal was already in the works when Nabbout got injured? I agree with you. Couldn't possibly be a replacement if you look at the timing. Natel wasn't even named on the bench last night. Not sure that Petrillo's signings are any good this season. Are we even looking in Asia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: I don’t think so surely that deal was already in the works when Nabbout got injured? Melbourne City FC is pleased to announce the signing of Brazilian winger, Leo Natel, on loan for season 2023/24. Natel joins the Club on a one-year loan from Corinthians in Brazil’s Serie A, following a long-term injury to City forward, Andrew Nabbout I actually agree with you but the article does make it sound like his a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, citypool said: Melbourne City FC is pleased to announce the signing of Brazilian winger, Leo Natel, on loan for season 2023/24. Natel joins the Club on a one-year loan from Corinthians in Brazil’s Serie A, following a long-term injury to City forward, Andrew Nabbout I actually agree with you but the article does make it sound like his a replacement It does. But I think it was coincidence, and then convenience. Visa players just don't arrive in the blink of an eyelid. The transfer has to go through with FIFA and here the Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) for visa purposes. Either that, or Nabbout had been injured for some time because it takes time for FA or maybe now APL to approve the use of the injury replacement clause in the rules. Edited October 5, 2023 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 I am pretty sure Nabbout got injured about 10 days before Natel was announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, Zanty said: I am pretty sure Nabbout got injured about 10 days before Natel was announced But he arrived pretty much on the day of announcement or do I have this wrong? Work visa don’t get processed in 10 days. And get a unfit player as a replacement when you are in the middle of an ACL whilst having your most influencial player out with injury? In my opinion if Leo is indeed an injury replacement than it’s just bad short term business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: But he arrived pretty much on the day of announcement or do I have this wrong? Work visa don’t get processed in 10 days. And get a unfit player as a replacement when you are in the middle of an ACL whilst having your most influencial player out with injury? In my opinion if Leo is indeed an injury replacement than it’s just bad short term business. Believe he was announced on the 15th but arrived on the 18th/19th I think it is short term loss for long term gain, Natel in theory should be ready for Round 1 with Leckie coming back hopefully Round 3 then the squad will look a lot more full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr MO said: But he arrived pretty much on the day of announcement or do I have this wrong? Work visa don’t get processed in 10 days. And get a unfit player as a replacement when you are in the middle of an ACL whilst having your most influencial player out with injury? In my opinion if Leo is indeed an injury replacement than it’s just bad short term business. You're exactly right with your first point. Which means a medical and the other points made in terms of registration and visa etc - even getting here from South America. - all must have started before. I think at the time a search reveled that there were rumours a couple of days before the actual announcement, but still IMO not enough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/ 20231017-nieuwenhuizen-re-signs?lid=u4tfd6x9zi7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/ 20231017-nieuwenhuizen-re-signs?lid=u4tfd6x9zi7s My only slight qualm with Nieuwenhuizen is that every photo of him makes him look like he's in his mid 30's which isn't what I look for in 19 year old goalkeepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Who do we see as an Urgakovic back up? Not at O’Neill level but he’s playing every game and I can’t immediately think of a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr MO said: Who do we see as an Urgakovic back up? Not at O’Neill level but he’s playing every game and I can’t immediately think of a replacement? Is that Schreiber kid his backup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Is that Schreiber kid his backup? He came on as substitute for Ugarkovic last night so probably yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: He came on as substitute for Ugarkovic last night so probably yes. Ugarkovic didn't come off, he came on with Caputo replacing Lopane and Jakolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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