Alexxandro Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first round Excellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build-up will be huge. Hope he starts. Edited September 21, 2014 by Alexxandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Was certainly interesting to hear JVS say that he would play the first round. I was sure they would wait until the first home game for some reason, especially with the arrival coming so close to the season. Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first round Excellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build will be huge. Hope he starts. You moved to Sydney? I feel for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxandro Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Was certainly interesting to hear JVS say that he would play the first round. I was sure they would wait until the first home game for some reason, especially with the arrival coming so close to the season. Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first round Excellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build will be huge. Hope he starts. You moved to Sydney? I feel for you It will be strange to live in Sydney and support a Melbourne team but Heart is the first football team I ever supported. Be great to go to all the Heart away games in the Sydney/Newcastle region. Edited September 21, 2014 by Alexxandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 ^^ All good. Ive lived there though and couldn't wait to leave. Hope your experience is a better one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Was certainly interesting to hear JVS say that he would play the first round. I was sure they would wait until the first home game for some reason, especially with the arrival coming so close to the season. Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first roundExcellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build will be huge. Hope he starts.key word amoungst all that is scheduled. You moved to Sydney? I feel for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxandro Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Was certainly interesting to hear JVS say that he would play the first round. I was sure they would wait until the first home game for some reason, especially with the arrival coming so close to the season. Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first round Excellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build will be huge. Hope he starts. key word amoungst all that is scheduled. You moved to Sydney? I feel for you Yes but at least it's not ruled out at this stage... I think it would be a massive let down for him not to play. I know people want him to have his first game in Melbourne but really it would be fantastic for the A-League for him to start first round. It would get big press. Also for the fans travelling up it would be bloody fantastic. Okay I might be biased.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Was certainly interesting to hear JVS say that he would play the first round. I was sure they would wait until the first home game for some reason, especially with the arrival coming so close to the season. Jvs confirms villa is scheduled to play first round Excellent! My first game since moving to Sydney. The build will be huge. Hope he starts. key word amoungst all that is scheduled. You moved to Sydney? I feel for you Yes but at least it's not ruled out at this stage... I think it would be a massive let down for him not to play. I know people want him to have his first game in Melbourne but really it would be fantastic for the A-League for him to start first round. It would get big press. Also for the fans travelling up it would be bloody fantastic. Okay I might be biased.... I am traveling too but if it means his last game is the xmas derby.....I'd prefer that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I wouldn't. I want the mongs to be overconfident going into the Xmas derby saying we can't win without villa, only to come out and beat them again haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Why would he say i don't know if it's official lol is he hoping to not have to come to Australia haha He means he doesn't know if the club has announced it or if it was still being kept quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Why would he say i don't know if it's official lol is he hoping to not have to come to Australia haha He means he doesn't know if the club has announced it or if it was still being kept quiet. Fair enough I guess a lot gets lost in translation as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vooligan Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) overheard club official at the epping game say villa will arrive next week, makes sense to have him arrive just after AFL grand final for maximum effect in the media Edited September 24, 2014 by vooligan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 finally was wondering when he was going to turn up We are only 2 and a half weeks away for the season kickoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He gets here when he wants. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He gets here when he wants. He's David Villa. Its part of the plan I'm not that optisistic about this now. Given such a small amount of time until the season starts, the level of understanding between he and his fellow team mates will be low (ie. his positioning, passes, movement). It also really does raise the question about his dedication to this loan deal. Hope I am wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dreas Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i got this feeling its all over hyped, he'll only play a few games and leave. i hope im wrong and i know this may sound stupid but our leauge might be a bit to physical for him. if he gets hurt New York are fucked and the CFG will be pissed off. I hope im worng and he kills it. just sayin. but he can arrive when he wants his david villa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He gets here when he wants. He's David Villa. Its part of the plan I'm not that optisistic about this now. Given such a small amount of time until the season starts, the level of understanding between he and his fellow team mates will be low (ie. his positioning, passes, movement). It also really does raise the question about his dedication to this loan deal. Hope I am wrong though. Not overly excited about Villa joining to be honest. Dont get wrong, he is a gun and will enjoy watching a player of his calliber but thats where it ends for me. He is a NYCFC player just using us to get fit in my eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i got this feeling its all over hyped, he'll only play a few games and leave. i hope im wrong and i know this may sound stupid but our leauge might be a bit to physical for him. if he gets hurt New York are fucked and the CFG will be pissed off. I hope im worng and he kills it. just sayin. but he can arrive when he wants his david villa. Even if he does kill it though, whats happens to us when he leaves. I dont see Kennedy filling that void completely and plus he is a totally different style of striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I think some people are expecting something like this from him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dreas Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i got this feeling its all over hyped, he'll only play a few games and leave. i hope im wrong and i know this may sound stupid but our leauge might be a bit to physical for him. if he gets hurt New York are fucked and the CFG will be pissed off. I hope im worng and he kills it. just sayin. but he can arrive when he wants his david villa. Even if he does kill it though, whats happens to us when he leaves. I dont see Kennedy filling that void completely and plus he is a totally different style of striker. funny thing is we havent even go kennedy yet. i just see it as being to over hyped not delivering and then "BaM.... and the villa is gone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 We'll do what we want We'll do what we want We've got Villa We'll do what we want 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i got this feeling its all over hyped, he'll only play a few games and leave. i hope im wrong and i know this may sound stupid but our leauge might be a bit to physical for him. if he gets hurt New York are fucked and the CFG will be pissed off. I hope im worng and he kills it. just sayin. but he can arrive when he wants his david villa. Even if he does kill it though, whats happens to us when he leaves. I dont see Kennedy filling that void completely and plus he is a totally different style of striker. hopefuly when he leaves we will have enough points to win the title or have a home final 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i got this feeling its all over hyped, he'll only play a few games and leave. i hope im wrong and i know this may sound stupid but our leauge might be a bit to physical for him. if he gets hurt New York are fucked and the CFG will be pissed off. I hope im worng and he kills it. just sayin. but he can arrive when he wants his david villa. Even if he does kill it though, whats happens to us when he leaves. I dont see Kennedy filling that void completely and plus he is a totally different style of striker. funny thing is we havent even go kennedy yet. i just see it as being to over hyped not delivering and then "BaM.... and the villa is gone". Agree totally on that mate. You think it would have to be Kennedy. Plus i just cant think of an Aussie Marquee worth spending much cash on. People might say Bresciano, but we dont need another midfielder right now. Only other Aussie i could think of would be McDonald but after ive seen what delivery Duff and Mooy can provide into the box, I'd take Kennedy any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Anyone seen mcdonald play recently? Or kennedy(other than for Australia)? Edited September 24, 2014 by Tonyboozeadams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Only other Aussie i could think of would be McDonald but after ive seen what delivery Duff and Mooy can provide into the box, I'd take Kennedy any day. Kennedy, Kisnorbo and Paartalu in the box at set pieces. Tasty thought. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Especially with mooy's free kicks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Anyone seen mcdonald play recently? Or kennedy(other than for Australia)? Im hearing McDonald is playing well for Milwall but in a midfield role if i remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dreas Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 we need a bit of height up fowards we will have the small attackers and with the inclusion of kenney as tall option as a forward, it will complete the side. set pieces would look great. but a McDonald under the cap would be great! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) NYCFC coach Jason Kreis referred to Villa's loan move to Melbourne City in a press conference today. There's been a few different write ups of it: Kreis also confirmed that the 32-year-old Spanish legend Villa would soon be outgoing to Melbourne City of the Australian A-League for a loan deal of his own. “He is set to go over to Australia I believe the first week of October and start up down there for at least a month,” said Kreis, adding that Villa has looked fit in training. “That date is already predetermined and he’s ready to be rolling for that. He’s training here in New York City.” http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/allocation-priority-lampard.html Kreis confirmed to SI.com on the conference call that Villa will head Down Under in the first week of October, and will stay for two months. "He's been training here in NYC, and I spent some time with him in the past week," Kreis said. "He looks ready to go." http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/09/24/nycfc-jason-kreis-frank-lampard-loan-rumors-manchester-city What I find perhaps most interesting is that Kreis emphasises that the arrival date is predetermined, which suggests that much of the details about Villa's guest stint have long been arranged. I reckon Villa's guest stint at Melbourne City will follow the details stated in the first official announcement, where it was said that Villa "will play, train and contribute to Melbourne City FC-s Hyundai A-League campaign between October and December 2014" (http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-confirms-david-villa/idkytoxh8mib17j1vcv2jgqdy). I have little doubt that Man City CEO Ferran Soriano arranged this move, as he currently is the CEO of NYCFC, and I've seen it reported that he is the Chairman of Melbourne City. And I doubt that arrangements Soriano made would be changed. Kreis seems to be downplaying Villa's move to Australia, in the same way that he fiercely rebuked the suggestion that Lampard's loan to Man City FC could be extended. It's in Kreis' and NYCFC's interest to downplay the loaning out of their designated/marquee players. Hopefully Melbourne City gets their act together and comes out and gives everyone an official announcement about Villa's guest stint at Melbourne City promptly, both because everyone deserves to know the details of this guest stint as it's so close to the season (and because people might be factoring in Villa's guest stint when they buy memberships, and it would be misleading by the club if they didn't properly explain what Villa's guest stint will be like) and because at Family Day the club said that there would be an announcement about Villa this week. Edited September 25, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 10am Thursday announcement. (New York time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Without doubt the lack of news had been to hold the media buzz off so it leads perfectly into round 1. Ironically, I think munners is really hoping the circus does come to town so that we can hit round 2 with something close to a full house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 NYCFC coach Jason Kreis referred to Villa's loan move to Melbourne City in a press conference today. There's been a few different write ups of it: Kreis also confirmed that the 32-year-old Spanish legend Villa would soon be outgoing to Melbourne City of the Australian A-League for a loan deal of his own. “He is set to go over to Australia I believe the first week of October and start up down there for at least a month,” said Kreis, adding that Villa has looked fit in training. “That date is already predetermined and he’s ready to be rolling for that. He’s training here in New York City.” http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/allocation-priority-lampard.html Kreis confirmed to SI.com on the conference call that Villa will head Down Under in the first week of October, and will stay for two months. "He's been training here in NYC, and I spent some time with him in the past week," Kreis said. "He looks ready to go." http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/09/24/nycfc-jason-kreis-frank-lampard-loan-rumors-manchester-city What I find perhaps most interesting is that Kreis emphasises that the arrival date is predetermined, which suggests that much of the details about Villa's guest stint have long been arranged. I reckon Villa's guest stint at Melbourne City will follow the details stated in the first official announcement, where it was said that Villa "will play, train and contribute to Melbourne City FC-s Hyundai A-League campaign between October and December 2014" (http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-confirms-david-villa/idkytoxh8mib17j1vcv2jgqdy). I have little doubt that Man City CEO Ferran Soriano arranged this move, as he currently is the CEO of NYCFC, and I've seen it reported that he is the Chairman of Melbourne City. And I doubt that arrangements Soriano made would be changed. Kreis seems to be downplaying Villa's move to Australia, in the same way that he fiercely rebuked the suggestion that Lampard's loan to Man City FC could be extended. It's in Kreis' and NYCFC's interest to downplay the loaning out of their designated/marquee players. Hopefully Melbourne City gets their act together and comes out and gives everyone an official announcement about Villa's guest stint at Melbourne City promptly, both because everyone deserves to know the details of this guest stint as it's so close to the season (and because people might be factoring in Villa's guest stint when they buy memberships, and it would be misleading by the club if they didn't properly explain what Villa's guest stint will be like) and because at Family Day the club said that there would be an announcement about Villa this week. Someone should ask Kreis what team in FIFA 15 he is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 We'll do what we want We'll do what we want We've got Villa We'll do what we want 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hopefully Melbourne City gets their act together and comes out and gives everyone an official announcement about Villa's guest stint at Melbourne City promptly, both because everyone deserves to know the details of this guest stint as it's so close to the season (and because people might be factoring in Villa's guest stint when they buy memberships, and it would be misleading by the club if they didn't properly explain what Villa's guest stint will be like) and because at Family Day the club said that there would be an announcement about Villa this week. I agree with you here Murf. I don't think it's smart PR that people have to spend hours trawling the internet for news about our much-hyped guest player for Season 2014/15. If Kreis knows the details on Villa then so does Munn - after all, he boasted how he had "four conference calls a week" with CFG - and it's a matter of keeping faith with Melbourne City supporters and keeping them in the loop. I can't believe that we are being advised to do our PR - or not do it in this case - in what I regard as a pretty juvenile way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 When villa is announced it will be done properly I'm sure. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a media spectacle that has been planned for a while for his arrival. If they released information to members then the cat is out of the bag and doesn't have as big an impact for when he does arrive. For me I don't care that I haven't heard from the club when he is coming, makes absolutely no difference in the slightest. The main thing is he is coming, he is fit and he is ready to give his best effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) I'd say Munn has told CFG to wait after the Grand Final, I'd say Wed or Thurs. Edited September 25, 2014 by Kiro Kompiro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/09/24/nycfc-jason-kreis-frank-lampard-loan-rumors-manchester-city http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/allocation-priority-lampard.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'd say Munn has told CFG to wait after the Grand Final, I'd say Wed or Thurs. I think that this would be a wise time to announce it, maximum potential for media coverage in what is an AFL-centric media. Most of those 'sports' reporters will have to look up David Villa on Wikipedia to discover who he is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'd say Munn has told CFG to wait after the Grand Final I would say CFG have looked at Munn's track record when it comes to dealing with the media and told him to shut the fuck up because they know what they are doing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 My guess is the new overlords have many people in control of spin that know alot more about it than us speculators on the forum. Not saying they will always get it right but I suspect the people we are dealing with at the top are getting it right more than they get it wrong so let them announce it as they see fit, when they see fit. The key for them isn't attracting the die hards like us it's capturing the casual consumer. As such I personally think after the afl grand final makes sense as the media are totally afl centric. I suspect in a few years time once our overlords have truly established the club as they like they will start to enlarge our reach and start taking the afl on in their own time/ territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riot_van Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yeah absolutely no point promoting it this week, would just get smashed by all the AFL news stories going on... Although next week is trade week so they will still be up against it. My feeling is once people see him in Australia shit starts to get real, it will all look and feel real, there's still a bit of vagueness about it all at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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