coys Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Never thought I'd see the day where people are dissapointed at signing a former epl captain and world cup goalscorer at this club... Pre-Take over I think this would be good enough. But although he played EPL Hull and West Brom Albion aren't exactly powerhouses. If CFG were looking to make a splash this won't do it. I'd never heard of him before now. He 'might' turn out to be a good player but he's nothing I'm getting excited over. Not when we were thinking we were getting mega bucks to get someone from one of the top tier clubs in Europe. I was never expecting a great name at their peak but I was expecting a great name at the end of their career (but not washed up) or I was expecting someone younger who didn't quite make it at the top tier clubs i.e. someone who played a handful of games for a Champions League club I would say you expectations are entirely ridiculous. The A-League has very little appeal even when we have mega bucks behind us. You are also quick to forget that when CFG bought us they said that they would not waist money on a player looking for a final pay cheque. I believe the majority of footballers will ply their trade in the highest possible league they can for as long as possible. Who in there right mind would at a young age leave champions league club and come to Melbourne City and the A-League when they can play in the Europa League team or a middle table team in the best leagues in the world???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victards Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 So it's impossible to get Lampard now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Don't want Jesus... Would have targeted ronaldinho. Meh, whatever happens, I'll be happy to just go to a game. Amen, I forgot what a live game is like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Never thought I'd see the day where people are dissapointed at signing a former epl captain and world cup goalscorer at this club... Pre-Take over I think this would be good enough. But although he played EPL Hull and West Brom Albion aren't exactly powerhouses. If CFG were looking to make a splash this won't do it. I'd never heard of him before now. He 'might' turn out to be a good player but he's nothing I'm getting excited over. Not when we were thinking we were getting mega bucks to get someone from one of the top tier clubs in Europe. I was never expecting a great name at their peak but I was expecting a great name at the end of their career (but not washed up) or I was expecting someone younger who didn't quite make it at the top tier clubs i.e. someone who played a handful of games for a Champions League club I would say you expectations are entirely ridiculous. The A-League has very little appeal even when we have mega bucks behind us. You are also quick to forget that when CFG bought us they said that they would not waist money on a player looking for a final pay cheque. I believe the majority of footballers will ply their trade in the highest possible league they can for as long as possible. Who in there right mind would at a young age leave champions league club and come to Melbourne City and the A-League when they can play in the Europa League team or a middle table team in the best leagues in the world???? I was never suggesting wasting money on someone who was only after a final paycheck. I agree that would have been a waste. I also didn't say a 'young' player I said 'younger' as in younger than 33. Maybe my expectations were too high because I did honestly expect to get the best marque the A-League has seen. i.e. above ADP, Fowler etc. I'm not saying by any stretch he's not going to be good or great just the signing is less than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just because some of you haven't heard of him, doesn't mean he's no good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Melbourne interested in Koren THE next chapter of Robert Koren’s career could take him to Australia where Melbourne City are reportedly interested in signing the former Tigers skipper. Melbourne City are owned by Premier League champions Manchester City and are currently fourth in the A League table 11 points behind leaders Brisbane Roar. Koren left the KC Stadium at the end of last season where he found himself a bit-part player as Steve Bruce’s side reached the FA Cup final and managed to stay in the Premier League. The Slovenian scored three goals in 26 appearances last season many of which came from the bench. His last goal came in the 2-1 FA Cup fifth round replay with Brighton. If the deal goes ahead, Koren will be lining up with Damien Duff and David Villa, who is on loan from New York City, and it’s a far cry from East Yorkshire. Read more: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-transfer-talk-Captain-Curtis-Davies/story-21747039-detail/story.html#ixzz38HyUsMUj Read more at http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-transfer-talk-Captain-Curtis-Davies/story-21747039-detail/story.html#FBTGHGmQJyPda3kb.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coys Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Never thought I'd see the day where people are dissapointed at signing a former epl captain and world cup goalscorer at this club... Pre-Take over I think this would be good enough. But although he played EPL Hull and West Brom Albion aren't exactly powerhouses. If CFG were looking to make a splash this won't do it. I'd never heard of him before now. He 'might' turn out to be a good player but he's nothing I'm getting excited over. Not when we were thinking we were getting mega bucks to get someone from one of the top tier clubs in Europe. I was never expecting a great name at their peak but I was expecting a great name at the end of their career (but not washed up) or I was expecting someone younger who didn't quite make it at the top tier clubs i.e. someone who played a handful of games for a Champions League club I would say you expectations are entirely ridiculous. The A-League has very little appeal even when we have mega bucks behind us. You are also quick to forget that when CFG bought us they said that they would not waist money on a player looking for a final pay cheque. I believe the majority of footballers will ply their trade in the highest possible league they can for as long as possible. Who in there right mind would at a young age leave champions league club and come to Melbourne City and the A-League when they can play in the Europa League team or a middle table team in the best leagues in the world???? I was never suggesting wasting money on someone who was only after a final paycheck. I agree that would have been a waste. I also didn't say a 'young' player I said 'younger' as in younger than 33. Maybe my expectations were too high because I did honestly expect to get the best marque the A-League has seen. i.e. above ADP, Fowler etc. I'm not saying by any stretch he's not going to be good or great just the signing is less than I expected. ADP was a good marquee but by no means excellent, same goes for Fowler. They were huge names of the park but on field performances were not terrific. I wouldnt be surprised if Koren proves to be a more influential and better player on the the park then ADP or Fowler. Big names are what your looking for but again as CFG alluded to they are looking for Big players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coys Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Melbourne interested in Koren THE next chapter of Robert Koren’s career could take him to Australia where Melbourne City are reportedly interested in signing the former Tigers skipper. Melbourne City are owned by Premier League champions Manchester City and are currently fourth in the A League table 11 points behind leaders Brisbane Roar. Koren left the KC Stadium at the end of last season where he found himself a bit-part player as Steve Bruce’s side reached the FA Cup final and managed to stay in the Premier League. The Slovenian scored three goals in 26 appearances last season many of which came from the bench. His last goal came in the 2-1 FA Cup fifth round replay with Brighton. If the deal goes ahead, Koren will be lining up with Damien Duff and David Villa, who is on loan from New York City, and it’s a far cry from East Yorkshire. Read more: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-transfer-talk-Captain-Curtis-Davies/story-21747039-detail/story.html#ixzz38HyUsMUj Read more at http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-transfer-talk-Captain-Curtis-Davies/story-21747039-detail/story.html#FBTGHGmQJyPda3kb.99 Since when are we 11 points behind Brisbane when the league hasn't even started? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 So new York get VIlla and possibly Frankie and Xavi and we get koren for our 1 marquee spot Don't get me wrong he is a good player but I just feel like we are the middle child missing out on all the good stuff or only getting it for a short time, until the younger one comes along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 So new York get VIlla and possibly Frankie and Xavi and we get koren for our 1 marquee spot Don't get me wrong he is a good player but I just feel like we are the middle child missing out on all the good stuff or only getting it for a short time, until the younger one comes along. NYCFC cost CFG 100 million, just for the licence. We cost them 10 million and that was for everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 So new York get VIlla and possibly Frankie and Xavi and we get koren for our 1 marquee spot Don't get me wrong he is a good player but I just feel like we are the middle child missing out on all the good stuff or only getting it for a short time, until the younger one comes along. NYCFC cost CFG 100 million, just for the licence. We cost them 10 million and that was for everything. I agree, we should have cost more so we could have better players Seriously though it will be interesting to see how well nycfc do with season ticket sales and game day attendances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Just because some of you haven't heard of him, doesn't mean he's no good. Yes. I'd say the chaps up there in Manchester might know just the odd thing or two about football bearing in mind that they've won the EPL title twice in the past 3 years. Perhaps not a lot, but just the odd thing or two. So there's a bit of a chance that they might know a good player when they see one and who might be interested to come and play for us for a while. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-set-to-sign-slovenian-midfielder-robert-koren-as-their-marquee-player/story-fni2wcjl-1226999191028 MELBOURNE City is on the verge of signing decorated Slovenian midfielder Robert Koren as its international marquee. The Herald Sun can reveal Koren has been in talks with Melbourne City management, currently in Manchester as a part of its 18-day pre-season tour. If it comes to fruition the signing would be a statement of intent from the A-League club and its new owners, the City Group. David Villa - set to play a number of games in Melbourne from October to December before moving to brother club New York City - is the big name signing, but Koren, 33, will be the player to build a team around for the entire season. It’s the same line of thinking that saw Orlando Engelaar come to then Melbourne Heart last year as its international marquee. Koren has played 61 games for Slovenia and scored against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup. He has played in England since 2007 with both West Bromwich Albion and Hull City, clubs that enjoyed stints in the English Premier League. Managing director of City football services Brian Marwood would not confirm Koren’s signing, but did say the club was looking for a particular kind of player. “Clearly we’ve spoken to a number of a people and we’re not going to deny that we’ve spoken with Robbie,” Marwood told the Herald Sun. “What I can’t do right now is confirm anything because there’s nothing signed. “But I think it’s important that we have the right kind of characteristics both on and off the field (in a marquee player). We don’t want players coming to the club and thinking it’s a final pay day or it’s a few months in the sun in a beautiful city, that’s not what this club is about. “I think we have a really good group of players and staff ... so we don’t want to disrupt that. We want people that are matched with the same kind of ambition that we’re trying to create. “So I think that it’s important that the person is as good as the player.” Edited July 23, 2014 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Good Championship pedigree with some Premier League experience to boot. Would be a fantastic addition assuming he can stay injury free and adjust to the different environment down under. Not one dislike on that vid, must be quality, nothing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Interesting. I guess the question we are all thinking is: "is this guy better than Engelaar"? Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandev Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 MARWOOD is impressive and has been consistent. This season, I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Interesting. I guess the question we are all thinking is: "is this guy better than Engelaar"? Time will tell. As a leader? Yes. Most definitely. As a player? Well that's up for debate and proof will be in the pudding. I think he can have a bigger impact and more consistent for us. Probably not as spectacular though. He's a quality signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Interesting. I guess the question we are all thinking is: "is this guy better than Engelaar"? Time will tell. As a leader? Yes. Most definitely. As a player? Well that's up for debate and proof will be in the pudding. I think he can have a bigger impact and more consistent for us. Probably not as spectacular though. He's a quality signing. Question remains. Korean or Engelaar ? For me a bird in the hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Nothing in that Herald Sun report about him being a marquee. If we sign him under the cap then he's an even better signing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Engelaar has gone. Get used to it. He was offered a contract to continue, but didn't accept the terms. He was a Melbourne Heart marquee signing, but we are now run by different owners who have different values and objectives. Koren fits those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 CFG stated that they weren't trying to make a splash with thr marquee spots though. They said they wanted a big player not a big name. Robert Koren is exactly that. Plus he is fairly well known to be fair. Funny how they don't have the same thought process for NYCFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Nothing in that Herald Sun report about him being a marquee. If we sign him under the cap then he's an even better signing First sentence, second line? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Nothing in that Herald Sun report about him being a marquee. If we sign him under the cap then he's an even better signing Better get those reading glasses, the whole article mentions marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy21 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Not going to complain, seems like a strong player and has a background in playing at the highest level, and he's a leader being a former captain. Exactly the same last year, we didn't know who Engelaar was, and that turned out alright? The CFG surely would know what type of player would best suit the position we need to fill, and he could be a really good signing for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 CFG stated that they weren't trying to make a splash with thr marquee spots though. They said they wanted a big player not a big name. Robert Koren is exactly that. Plus he is fairly well known to be fair. Funny how they don't have the same thought process for NYCFC It was stated above but CFG have invested 10 times as much $$$ into New York City FC than us and they have the task of kickstarting the club from the very beginning whereas we're already an established club. And whilst I'm sure some on here would disagree, the MLS is of a higher standard than the A-League so we might just have to get used to not being the number 1 priority for now. Lower your expectations and enjoy the ride, we're in good hands and in for a ripper of a season regardless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 CFG stated that they weren't trying to make a splash with thr marquee spots though. They said they wanted a big player not a big name. Robert Koren is exactly that. Plus he is fairly well known to be fair. Funny how they don't have the same thought process for NYCFC It was stated above but CFG have invested 10 times as much $$$ into New York City FC than us and they have the task of kickstarting the club from the very beginning whereas we're already an established club. And whilst I'm sure some on here would disagree, the MLS is of a higher standard than the A-League so we might just have to get used to not being the number 1 priority for now. Lower your expectations and enjoy the ride, we're in good hands and in for a ripper of a season regardless Not a flog but we still have only 1 striker?? Koren is class but we need at least 2 more strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Brilliant signing, those winging are as bad as the flogs at NYC tbvh. Yes, it's fucking shite Engelaars gone, cause he's just as good, with all that sentimental value on top. Shit happens, still a god. Silver lining, I doubt City would leave us with just this. Koren was only on around £500k past few seasons, so he could be squeezed in, with the Mail pretty confident Lamps will join as marquee. Villa and Lamps til Jan, then Kennedy and a VISA to come in as reinforcements. Good times. Can I have some of what your smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 CFG stated that they weren't trying to make a splash with thr marquee spots though. They said they wanted a big player not a big name. Robert Koren is exactly that. Plus he is fairly well known to be fair. Funny how they don't have the same thought process for NYCFC It was stated above but CFG have invested 10 times as much $$$ into New York City FC than us and they have the task of kickstarting the club from the very beginning whereas we're already an established club. And whilst I'm sure some on here would disagree, the MLS is of a higher standard than the A-League so we might just have to get used to not being the number 1 priority for now. Lower your expectations and enjoy the ride, we're in good hands and in for a ripper of a season regardless Not a flog but we still have only 1 striker?? Koren is class but we need at least 2 more strikers. I completely agree but we still needed to fill a spot in midfield as well. To be honest we have multiple spots that still need filling but it seems as though we don't have many signings left to make which has me a little bit worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can I have some of what your smoking?Can you get to the Northern suburbs tonight? Bring cash. Uhhh sorry only got mastercard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can I have some of what your smoking? Can you get to the Northern suburbs tonight? Bring cash. Uhhh sorry only got mastercard It's the 21st Century, I'm sure he'll have eftpos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can I have some of what your smoking? Can you get to the Northern suburbs tonight? Bring cash. Uhhh sorry only got mastercard It's the 21st Century, I'm sure he'll have eftpos. EFTPOS is so 20th century, I don't accept anything but Bitcoin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can I have some of what your smoking?Can you get to the Northern suburbs tonight? Bring cash. Uhhh sorry only got mastercard It's the 21st Century, I'm sure he'll have eftpos. You would think, but I could fill up this page of examples where small businesses quite like LR9's don't have eftpos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) I'm going to keep throwing this name out there. Hopefully this message gets to the overlords. Ronaldinho. You can resign mifsud for all I care, but bring this man to Melbourne!! Edited July 23, 2014 by Deviant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Koren is a very good signing in my opinion. Just the sort of player we need in our midfield and he's also a real leader which will be important for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baresi Posted July 23, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Cannot fathom how people are disappointed with this. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Gerald Sibon - 198cm Orlando Engelaar - 196cm Robert Koren - 175cm Michael Mifsud - 165cm Seems the taller the player the better they are...Koren's closer to Mifsud than Engelaar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Cannot fathom how people are disappointed with this. Yeah, he's gonna tear the league up. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I want in my midfield someone who can pick a pass, get around players with relative ease, work hard, have pace on the counter and a good goal sense/shot on them. If koren provides this then I DGAF what his name is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Quote from Managing director of City football services Brian Marwood “But I think it’s important that we have the right kind of characteristics both on and off the field (in a marquee player). We don’t want players coming to the club and thinking it’s a final pay day or it’s a few months in the sun in a beautiful city, that’s not what this club is about." People saying we should be getting bigger names, we might of spoken to the biggest names out their, but we don't want them if they have shit attitudes!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 as people have said, the question is whether he is as good as Engelaar was. We need to move on from this. Engelaar was great for the club and had some really spectacular moments, however with the way we want to play this season we require very mobile players, and players with a lot of run in them, therefore Koren fits the bill. Regardless of age, the midfield of Mooy/Koren/Lampard has got plenty of run in it, and all 3 players are extremely fit and won't stop for 90 minutes. The same goes for up front with guys like Duff and Villa who are also very mobile and agile. This alone will prove to be a major advantage, and we should really be running rings around other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 People on here seem to forget the seasons when all we had to look forward to was watching mifspud and maycon run around like headless chooks. Now we actually have a player with a good pedigree and you're still complaining? Some of you can't be pleased 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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