Popular Post InMyHeart Posted April 14, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Although there are various threads sort of related to this, they are messy and so I thought it was fitting to create a thread dedicated to updates for this off season. It's poised to be our busiest yet and with the conclusion of our season and the a leagues season a few weeks away, buckle in for the ride. The timeline of events Tuesday, 15th of April 2014 - Coach John van’t Schip and football manager John Didulica depart for Manchester to discuss plans for next season with City’s football department, including manager Manuel Pellegrini, technical director Txiki Begiristain and academy director Brain Marwood. Wednesday, 30th of April 2014 - Speculation emerges of an offer tabled to Frank Lampard to join, also Mark Bresciano and Josh Kennedy being touted as possible additions. - Patrick Gerhardt, Sam Mitchinson, David Vrankovic and Jeremy Walker will not be remaining with Melbourne Heart next season. Aziz Behich has completed his loan spell and will return to Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor - The Players Signed for 2014/15 as of 30/4/14 (13 players): Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David Williams Thursday, 8th of May 2014 -The transformation of Melbourne Heart to Melbourne City will take another giant step this week when the club's coaching staff will travel to England to watch Manchester City play West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season.Friday, 9th of May 2014 - Newcastle Jets announced it has parted company with its promising young defender Connor Chapman, who is poised to sign a deal with Melbourne Heart.Saturday, 10th of May 2014 - Chapman, is set to sign a lucrative two-year contract with A-League club Melbourne Heart. - “Heart only have 14 players on their roster at the moment. They are looking at signing another nine players,” Chapman Sr said. - “They have been looking to pry Connor away from the Jets for a number of months now and he is looking forward to pre-season with the Heart in mid-June.” - One exciting aspect of the move is that the Heart squad heads to Manchester City in June for three weeks training with what is increasingly likely to be the new Premier League champions.Monday, 12th of May 2014 - Brown and Chapman have signed multi-year deals with Heart, joining incoming Western Sydney midfielder Aaron Mooy as new arrivals. - Orlando Engelaar won’t be returning - The Players Signed for 2014/15 as of 12/5/14 (16 players): Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David Williams, Aaron Mooy, Connor Chapman, James Brown - + GK: (2) Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi + DEF: (5) Jason Hoffman*, Patrick Kisnorbo, Robbie Wielaert, Connor Chapman, Ben Garuccio* + MID: (6) Jonatan Germano*, Nick Kalmar, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Aaron Mooy, James Brown* + ATT: (3) Mate Dugandzic, Iain Ramsay*, David Williams* * can play different line/group to the one assigned to Tuesday, 20th of May 2014 - Melbourne Heart FC pleased to announce the capture of three of the league’s most talented young players. Newcastle Jets’ Connor Chapman and Adelaide United midfielder Jacob Melling, both 19, will join Melbourne Heart alongside 24-year-old attacker James Brown, also signed from the Jets - Melling will join Melbourne Heart outside of the salary cap as a full-time, base salary contract, one of three additional youth players that A-League clubs are afforded outside of its 23-player squad. - Players Signed for 2014/15 (20/5/14) (16 players): James Brown, Connor Chapman, Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Jacob Melling, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David WilliamsWednesday, 21st of May 2014 - Melbourne Heart FC can announce it has secured the services of gifted central midfielder Aaron Mooy on a two-year deal from Western Sydney Wanderers - Players Signed for 2014/15 (21/5/14) (17 players): James Brown, Connor Chapman, Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Jacob Melling, Aaron Mooy, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David Williams - A Bolton XI will host Melbourne Heart at the County Ground, in Leyland, on July 23Wednesday, 28th of May 2014 - Melbourne Heart FC Head Coach John van’t Schip has finalised his coaching support staff for the forthcoming Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season, led by the appointment of Championship-winning Brisbane Roar assistant coach, Luciano Trani. - Melbourne Heart’s Foxtel National Youth League team will again be led by Joe Palatsides for the upcoming season, with the former Socceroo heading into his third season at the helm. - In addition to Trani, Football Federation Australia elite junior coach Ivan Jolic will join as Assistant Coach to van’t Schip, joining remaining Assistant Coach Joey Didulica. Thursday, 29th of May 2014 - Mark Bresciano has confirmed Melbourne Heart have made contact to sound the veteran out about becoming the A-League club's new domestic marquee player - The proposed colour change of Melbourne Heart from red and white stripes to an all-sky blue kit has fallen through after an objection by Sydney FC was upheld by FFA and an independent arbitrator. Friday, 30th of May 2014 - SPANISH World Cup winner David Villa could make a shock appearance for Melbourne Heart next season in what would be the biggest signing in the A-League’s history. - Spanish media reports have linked Villa, 32, to a three-year deal for Heart’s sister club, New York City FC, in the MLS. But with the American season not kicking off until March, Villa could be loaned to Heart as a guest player for up to 10 games so he can keep match fit. Sunday, 1st of June 2014 - Frank Lampard has agreed a free transfer to New York City - and Atletico Madrid marksman David Villa is set to join him. - The highly-decorated ex-Chelsea midfielder and the Spanish title-winning striker were at Manchester City's Carrington complex on Saturday to complete the internal formalities of their respective moves. Monday, 2nd of June 2014 - Oldham Athletic will host Melbourne Heart in a pre-season friendly set to take place on Saturday, July 19 at Boundary Park. - Damien Duff is expected to sign for the Australian side this summer Thursday, 5th of June 2014 - The owners of Melbourne Heart FC have today announced the renaming of the Club to Melbourne City FC - Melbourne City FC can today announce that New York City FC’s inaugural player and Spanish World Cup winner David Villa will join the Club for a period of the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season. - Villa, 32, who was unveiled by the Major League Soccer club as its inaugural player on Monday, will play, train and contribute to Melbourne City FC’s Hyundai A-League campaign between October and December 2014 prior to the commencement of the MLS season in the United States.Tuesday, 10th of June 2014 - Melbourne City FC today announced that it has signed former Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff on a one-year deal for the forthcoming Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season. - Midfielder Stefan Mauk has extended his deal at Melbourne City until the end of the 2015/16 season, while left-sided utility Benjamin Garuccio has signed for an additional two years; until the conclusion of the 2016/17 season. - Permanent playing squad signed for 2014/15 as of 10/6/14 (18 players): James Brown, Connor Chapman, Damien Duff, Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Jacob Melling, Aaron Mooy, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David WilliamsTuesday, 17th of June 2014 - Melbourne City FC will kick off its pre-season campaign with a friendly match against National Premier Leagues Victoria (NPLV) side Ballarat Red Devils next Wednesday 25 June from 7pm. 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belaguttman Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 As important as the players are, what I'll be really listening carefully for is any acknowledgement of the role that the club culture has played in our spectacular lack of success and mental fragility. I don't necessarily expect it to be talked about but really this is the most crucial aspect of Heart 1.0 that needs to be changed. As CCM and WSW show, you can make a good team out of ordinary players. The weakest links in our team are the club culture, lack of quality finishing, lack of off-field resources and club culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 As important as the players are, what I'll be really listening carefully for is any acknowledgement of the role that the club culture has played in our spectacular lack of success and mental fragility. I don't necessarily expect it to be talked about but really this is the most crucial aspect of Heart 1.0 that needs to be changed. As CCM and WSW show, you can make a good team out of ordinary players. The weakest links in our team are the club culture, lack of quality finishing, lack of off-field resources and club culture. You expect too much..... I can virtually guarantee you will not hear anything about heart 1.0 in the offseason apart from comments on this forum. Although our old club is now in coma until the changes are announced, no one who is still with in it will speak out in fear of possible reprisals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Bela, IMO it does all come back to fragility. Pretty well all the nuances of the meaning of the word, and its various synonyms, apply to Heart 1.0 both on and off the field. Turn that fragility into strength, and success is ours for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 As important as the players are, what I'll be really listening carefully for is any acknowledgement of the role that the club culture has played in our spectacular lack of success and mental fragility. I don't necessarily expect it to be talked about but really this is the most crucial aspect of Heart 1.0 that needs to be changed. As CCM and WSW show, you can make a good team out of ordinary players. The weakest links in our team are the club culture, lack of quality finishing, lack of off-field resources and club culture. You expect too much..... I can virtually guarantee you will not hear anything about heart 1.0 in the offseason apart from comments on this forum. Although our old club is now in coma until the changes are announced, no one who is still with in it will speak out in fear of possible reprisals I don't expect an in-depth group psychodynamic formulation, just a passing mention that it was a factor and it is being addressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I will also continue to edit the opening post with a timeline of all important updates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 As important as the players are, what I'll be really listening carefully for is any acknowledgement of the role that the club culture has played in our spectacular lack of success and mental fragility. I don't necessarily expect it to be talked about but really this is the most crucial aspect of Heart 1.0 that needs to be changed. As CCM and WSW show, you can make a good team out of ordinary players. The weakest links in our team are the club culture, lack of quality finishing, lack of off-field resources and club culture. I understand what you are saying but the problem is defining 'culture' (and I know you given your thoughts clearly) and translating that into concrete results. For me I want to see concrete steps taken with relation to facilities (location, time frame, infrastructure), having a team list completed as early as possible, and whether the team gets to train with MC players/trainers/facilities. I think that if the preceding is delivered on then the competition for spots will change the players' mindset. Otherwise when their contract is up then it should not be renewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) "Culture" was once defined to me (and others) on a training course as "The way we do things around here." I've always remembered that and found it very useful as a simple explanation. Otherwise the word tends to be associated with "the arts" and doesn't have a lot of meaning to many people. So, "The way we do things at Heart" needs to change. Edited April 14, 2014 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 What I mean is what happens when a group of people get together. Can they form a clear cohesive goal and work together to achieve it? How flexible can the group be with it's methods in order to achieve its goals if the circumstances change? What happens in the 'group mind' experience that obstructs that process? An example of that is whether people in the group take responsibility or sit back and wait for someone else, whether their anxiety about what is going on interferes with their ability to work together with others. I'm a group psychotherapist so I could go on for pages about this stuff but MHFC has always struck me as a dysfunctional group, not a working group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 this is a good thread. I like this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 could you update the players signed bit of the post to categorize the GK, Def, Mid, Forwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 i like this thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 could you update the players signed bit of the post to categorize the GK, Def, Mid, Forwards done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 <irony> How about an extensive in-depth section on communication from the franchise to the fans? <irony> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 James Brown excites me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks a lot InMyHeart. This thread is a much needed addition. Keep up the good work you're doing here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I honestly hope we see Robbie Wielaert/Jonatan Germano released. It will leave us with all VISA spots open in what city could attract who they want. 5 New VISA players (including a Marquee) 1 Australian Marquee and an under 20s Marquee (providing it hasnt been filled by Chapman) Ideal VISA players should be the following ..... *Two new defenders *Midfielder *Attacking midfilder (marquee) *Striker/Australian Marquee to fill the other striker spot Edited May 13, 2014 by AntiScum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 <irony> How about an extensive in-depth section on communication from the franchise to the fans? <irony> Bela, that section is already included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 As important as the players are, what I'll be really listening carefully for is any acknowledgement of the role that the club culture has played in our spectacular lack of success and mental fragility. I don't necessarily expect it to be talked about but really this is the most crucial aspect of Heart 1.0 that needs to be changed. As CCM and WSW show, you can make a good team out of ordinary players. The weakest links in our team are the club culture, lack of quality finishing, lack of off-field resources and club culture. I would expect the No 1 thing on Man City's list would be installing the current Man City culture at all their clubs. From a footballing sense, the only purpose to being a mini-Man City is to help install the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Excellent thread! OK, so we have up to 7 spots available. That's nearly a whole new team. That's good news. - + GK: (2) Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi --- NEED A QUALITY KEEPER + DEF: (5) Jason Hoffman*, Patrick Kisnorbo, Robbie Wielaert, Connor Chapman, Ben Garuccio* --- WOULD like to see at least two bench warmers here in Hoff and Wielaert. This line defn needs solidifying. + MID: (6) Jonatan Germano*, Nick Kalmar, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Aaron Mooy, James Brown* --- CREATIVITY needed here on par with Engelaar, Broich or Ono. This is where we'll either be competitive for silverware or also rans. + ATT: (3) Mate Dugandzic, Iain Ramsay*, David Williams* --- NOT enough quality here to score regularly. Two additional proper strikers needed please. Plenty of recruiting required by JVS and JD and the Sheikh if we're going to be going for silver in HAL10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Without the addition of quality right through the squad we are a bottom four team again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Excellent thread! OK, so we have up to 7 spots available. That's nearly a whole new team. That's good news. - + GK: (2) Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi --- NEED A QUALITY KEEPER + DEF: (5) Jason Hoffman*, Patrick Kisnorbo, Robbie Wielaert, Connor Chapman, Ben Garuccio* --- WOULD like to see at least two bench warmers here in Hoff and Wielaert. This line defn needs solidifying. + MID: (6) Jonatan Germano*, Nick Kalmar, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Aaron Mooy, James Brown* --- CREATIVITY needed here on par with Engelaar, Broich or Ono. This is where we'll either be competitive for silverware or also rans. + ATT: (3) Mate Dugandzic, Iain Ramsay*, David Williams* --- NOT enough quality here to score regularly. Two additional proper strikers needed please. Plenty of recruiting required by JVS and JD and the Sheikh if we're going to be going for silver in HAL10. I don't think we'll be adding another keeper. A-League sides usually stick to 2 senior keepers at a maximum, and youth keepers will rotate through if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Play tando at left back. Worked well training the Hoff to a different position. Stick Engelaar in goal and Patty up front. And Ramsey can slice the oranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 And Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 And Williams? Water boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Boot shiner. Germano is the waterboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 And again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks mate. KUTGW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Do it again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVrwzjtBHq0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KautoStar1 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Great thread. Very helpful. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkzCLpMSLw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Do not want to be called MCSC, has to be MCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxandro Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Do not want to be called MCSC, has to be MCFC Don't worry they're just buying them up to stop people from profiting off the name or similar ones. Seems a bit extreme to me but I guess when you have Billions... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Interesting that the .com.au domains havent been registered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxandro Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Well melbournecityfc.com.au has been registered by someone... And that's the only one that really matters I would think. .com.au's require that you have a business registered with the same name so are much harder to just register on a whim. oh and mcfc.com.au is registered too... Edited June 2, 2014 by Alexxandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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