Zanty Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: I read somewhere that he's signed for Troyes provided that they remain in Ligue 1. I have heard that but I have also heard that nothing has been accepted and city have a contract offer on the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Zanty said: I have heard that but I have also heard that nothing has been accepted and city have a contract offer on the table As per here: https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-clinging-on-to-the-possibility-of-keeping-aiden-oneill-despite-his-european-dream/news-story/531453cb1d6d41023b5b67f566289dd6 Surely we can find a way to keep him either as a marquee or a designated player? Edited March 25, 2023 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Surely we can find a way to keep him either as a marquee or a designated player? As much as we'd like to, he really does deserve to go to Europe and give it a real good crack! He's done enough for us and needs to work his trade overseas... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: As per here: https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-clinging-on-to-the-possibility-of-keeping-aiden-oneill-despite-his-european-dream/news-story/531453cb1d6d41023b5b67f566289dd6 Surely we can find a way to keep him either as a marquee or a designated player? I don't believe we have any free slots atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 I think what has happened with Denis Genreau is a useful indicator of what O'Neill faces if he goes to Europe. Denis joined Toulouse when they were in Ligue 2, and got plenty of match time as Toulouse marched to promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2022-23 season. I think he may have been injured for quite a long period, but he's struggled for minutes this season notwithstanding that. Denis is 23, and Aiden a year older, and I'm assuming Denis also has command of the French language to add to his football skillset. So it's a tough decision for a player such as Aiden to make IMO - sacrifice an almost-guaranteed place in the starting line-up for City, and Asian Champions League football, in the hope that you can get significant minutes in Europe and not wither away on the bench. In this context, if I may I'd like to get@Jeremy Martins's opinion on how the French leagues stack up against the English leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I think what has happened with Denis Genreau is a useful indicator of what O'Neill faces if he goes to Europe. Denis joined Toulouse when they were in Ligue 2, and got plenty of match time as Toulouse marched to promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2022-23 season. I think he may have been injured for quite a long period, but he's struggled for minutes this season notwithstanding that. Denis is 23, and Aiden a year older, and I'm assuming Denis also has command of the French language to add to his football skillset. So it's a tough decision for a player such as Aiden to make IMO - sacrifice an almost-guaranteed place in the starting line-up for City, and Asian Champions League football, in the hope that you can get significant minutes in Europe and not wither away on the bench. In this context, if I may I'd like to get@Jeremy Martins's opinion on how the French leagues stack up against the English leagues. With due respect though, Aidan is a loooooong way in front of Denis both as a player, and on the performances in the A League. Denis had a great season with Bulls, but not to the level that Aidan is playing at this season with us. I genuinely think given the opportunity, O'Neill can be a regular starter in any league in the world. Not sure i'd say that about too many other Aus players 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 13/04/2023 at 11:30 AM, jw1739 said: I think what has happened with Denis Genreau is a useful indicator of what O'Neill faces if he goes to Europe. Not sure you can compare them at all? Denis has played most if not all of his career in Australia before France vs Aiden who's played in the EPL and 30+ matches in league one at 20 years old so I think he knows what it takes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 This guys thread should be way longer. Has been huge for us this season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Martins Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 13/4/2023 at 3:30 AM, jw1739 said: I think what has happened with Denis Genreau is a useful indicator of what O'Neill faces if he goes to Europe. Denis joined Toulouse when they were in Ligue 2, and got plenty of match time as Toulouse marched to promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2022-23 season. I think he may have been injured for quite a long period, but he's struggled for minutes this season notwithstanding that. Denis is 23, and Aiden a year older, and I'm assuming Denis also has command of the French language to add to his football skillset. So it's a tough decision for a player such as Aiden to make IMO - sacrifice an almost-guaranteed place in the starting line-up for City, and Asian Champions League football, in the hope that you can get significant minutes in Europe and not wither away on the bench. In this context, if I may I'd like to get@Jeremy Martins's opinion on how the French leagues stack up against the English leagues. Hi, in my opinion, I find The English Premier League a lot better than the French Ligue 1. The football practiced is way more elegant than in France. Referees are letting the game play for most of the times while in France a very little contact is enough to stop the play and give a foul. That leads to unsportsmanlike behaviours. The EPL is also the richest league in the world due to phenomenal sums of money given to each club with tv rights. That helps small clubs in England to be as rich as the biggest ones in France. For the personal story, until last month, I was working at The Etihad Stadium, so I was lucky enough to see MCFC play. Such a wonderful football! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, kingofhearts said: This guys thread should be way longer. Has been huge for us. Fixed that for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 09/01/2023 at 9:22 AM, haz said: Been preaching O'Neill for the last 2 seasons 🧠 🧠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Belgium it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, HughJass said: Belgium it is Good move for him. A club with quite a history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Good move for him. A club with quite a history. Bloody good move. Standard Liege was the first Belgian club that I ever heard of - just refreshed the details of their golden years and now I know why - the 1950s and 1960s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: Bloody good move. Standard Liege was the first Belgian club that I ever heard of - just refreshed the details of their golden years and now I know why - the 1950s and 1960s. There's going to be a few Aussie there next season. 2 City boys and Keegan Jelacic off to Genk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart1011 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Guess he didn't want to go and join PK after all 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, heart1011 said: Guess he didn't want to go and join PK after all 🤣 Knowing PK he'd leave him on the bench all season... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart1011 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 2 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Knowing PK he'd leave him on the bench all season... Sounds like Rado inherited that in the GF.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Can't believe this bloke only has 2 pages on this thread! Looks like O'neils first hit out for Liege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 16 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Can't believe this bloke only has 2 pages on this thread! Looks like O'neils first hit out for Liege. Only so many times we can say "O'neill is the GOAT" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 Played again in what looks to be the likely first 11. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 O'Neil played again in the starting line-up against Hertha BSC (game kicks off 21 min mark). At this stage of pre season it looks like he will be a starting player when the regular season rolls around... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 O'Neill played the full match in Standard's 1-0 defeat away to St. Truiden, in the first round of the Belgian season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: O'Neill played the full match in Standard's 1-0 defeat away to St. Truiden, in the first round of the Belgian season. Looks like he played quite well too. Was rated the second best player for Standard so not a bad start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 Standard lost again, this time at home 0-1 to Union St. Gilloise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Standard lost again, this time at home 0-1 to Union St. Gilloise. They have started the season quite poorly, however O'Neil seems to be holding his own in that midfield for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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