strider Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Bring in a real marquee in a position we desperately need. All signs point to DROGBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Remember the blue boots walking around a little not much else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Bring in a real marquee in a position we desperately need. All signs point to DROGBA37. Injury prone. So you'll probably get your wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 drogba has his say on koren's season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 @MelbourneCity: Kisnorbo, Jaliens and Koren are up for March's @EtihadAirways Player of the Month Vote now: http://t.co/nObKZfWthvhttp://t.co/hzI4oTVfEY Koren for player of the month? What games have they been watching?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) On 4/20/2015 at 4:59 PM, GreenSeater said: @MelbourneCity: Kisnorbo, Jaliens and Koren are up for March's @EtihadAirways Player of the Month Vote now: http://t.co/nObKZfWthvhttp://t.co/hzI4oTVfEY Koren for player of the month? What games have they been watching?? Edited March 16, 2017 by haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) From the player of the month page. "Melbourne City FC's marquee man Robi Koren stood out throughout March, playing his more natural position in the middle of the park. With a pinpoint assist for David Williams against Newcastle and the cross that saw Josh Kennedy's header saved by Jamie Young and tapped in by Jonatan Germano, Koren's contribution has been immense." Two good kicks in a month is the benchmark, maybe he'll lift for the finals series and squeeze in three. Edited April 20, 2015 by Jun 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 From the player of the month page. "Melbourne City FC's marquee man Robi Koren stood out throughout March, playing his more natural position in the middle of the park. With a pinpoint assist for David Williams against Newcastle and the cross that saw Josh Kennedy's header saved by Jamie Young and tapped in by Jonatan Germano, Koren's contribution has been immense." Two good kicks in a month is the benchmark, maybe he'll lift for the finals series and squeeze in three. Sounds like the pr department is working overtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 From the player of the month page. "Melbourne City FC's marquee man Robi Koren stood out throughout March, playing his more natural position in the middle of the park. With a pinpoint assist for David Williams against Newcastle and the cross that saw Josh Kennedy's header saved by Jamie Young and tapped in by Jonatan Germano, Koren's contribution has been immense." Two good kicks in a month is the benchmark, maybe he'll lift for the finals series and squeeze in three. "Immense"? Ahahaha, get fucked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 From the player of the month page. "Melbourne City FC's marquee man Robi Koren stood out throughout March, playing his more natural position in the middle of the park. With a pinpoint assist for David Williams against Newcastle and the cross that saw Josh Kennedy's header saved by Jamie Young and tapped in by Jonatan Germano, Koren's contribution has been immense." Two good kicks in a month is the benchmark, maybe he'll lift for the finals series and squeeze in three. Sounds like the pr department is working overtime Its an equal opportunity team, share the mediocrity around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronAV11 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 it's getting to the point where he doesn't even justify a spot in our 11. He's so lucky we have no winger apart from Novillo or else he would be on the bench. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Yep, I've given up. Bench him next week and if he doesn't do anything, he can sit on the bench for the final(s) too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Melling, mooy, Erik and Germano. No way koren deserves a spot in front of those guys( ignoring injuries) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 That's a decent midfield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 You the man Harper! That's how we all feel about Koren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Who is this guy Koren? I hear people talking about him but I don't know who he is. Does he play for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 You the man Harper! That's how we all feel about Koren. What was said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Since his return he's been nothing but paltry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Since his return he's been nothing but paltry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Need to cut our losses and spend some decent coin on a decent marquee next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 My favourite thing about Koren is that we gave up Engelaar for him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Need to cut our losses and spend some decent coin on a decent marquee next season! AFIK we are spending decent coin on him - like over the $1M mark. Sure Janko is probably earning more but neither of them are going to go hungry. Me thinks the club must have watched some photoshopped highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Koren to make a massive impact in the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Koren to make a massive impact in the finals. By getting injured allowing us to bring Dzeko in as an injury replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Koren to make a massive impact in the finals.Will score a hattrick so he has a reason to not get released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) The best player in the league on paper. Has undeniable quality. Comes to our team and plays shit. Just like pretty much every other player in our team has underperformed playing for us compared to what they are capable of. JVS the problem. Edited April 26, 2015 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 The best player in the league on paper. Has undeniable quality. Comes to our team and plays shit. Just like pretty much every other player in our team has underperformed playing for us compared to what they are capable of. JVS the problem. C'mon mate i love chugging some JVS haterade myself but this is just silly. This bloke plus duga weren't ruined by JVS. Koren especially. Korens attitude has been his biggest problem IMO. Looks arrogant as fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 He's going to kill it in the finals. He has been taking everyone for a ride. Watch and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 He's going to kill it in the finals. He has been taking everyone for a ride. Watch and see. I actually truly believed this was the case. For whatever reason he's shit. I've given up on him. The really troubling issue is that he's contracted for another season. I'm hopeful they will replace him not really sure whether it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 He's going to kill it in the finals. He has been taking everyone for a ride. Watch and see. I actually truly believed this was the case. For whatever reason he's shit. I've given up on him. The really troubling issue is that he's contracted for another season. I'm hopeful they will replace him not really sure whether it will happen. We have enough coin to rip up his contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 He's going to kill it in the finals. He has been taking everyone for a ride. Watch and see. I actually truly believed this was the case. For whatever reason he's shit. I've given up on him. The really troubling issue is that he's contracted for another season. I'm hopeful they will replace him not really sure whether it will happen. We have enough coin to rip up his contract I don't actually think this is a money issue. I reckon Koren's future lies in the status of JVS. If he stays then more likely than not so will Koren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Once again i watched the Adelaide game, and failed to see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I wonder what is going through his head. Would he genuinely want to stay here or would he be willing to go elsewhere? Theoretically he still has a couple of years left of football in him so if he stays and has another dismal season his currency drops even further or if he leaves he may be able to salvage some reputation that will keep him at only a slightly lower currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. Who knows? Maybe he's pissed off playing in front of City's consistently small crowds. Never got that in the EPL. Might be a completely different player if he was at, dare I say it, Victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. But I'd apply that to pretty much all of them. Who apart from, say, Mooy and Melling, actually looks as though they are playing for the shirt? Or even for their contract? I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class. Easy wicket really. It's not only Koren. They all need a hefty kick up the backside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class. Easy wicket really. It's not only Koren. They all need a hefty kick up the backside." "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class." My comment: If you're saying that about our players, many of whom are on less than $100,000 a year, I wonder what you would say about players in the EPL, many earning millions of dollars a season and on top of that on multi year contracts? Edited April 27, 2015 by Parrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class. Easy wicket really. It's not only Koren. They all need a hefty kick up the backside." "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class." My comment: If you're saying that about our players, many of whom are on less than $100,000 a year, I wonder what you would say about players in the EPL, many earning millions of dollars a season and on top of that on multi year contracts?Players in the EPL are at clubs that probably actually give a fuck about winning and are happy to get rid of players not at their best due to lack of salary cap restrictions etc. Edit: Obviously none of what I said applies in any way to Newcastle United, who are at the moment the Melbourne City of the EPL. Edited April 27, 2015 by GreenSeater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 It's far from his ability and definitely something in his head. Is he just having a shit time here or is he pissed off with jvs, there's definitely something not right. "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class. Easy wicket really. It's not only Koren. They all need a hefty kick up the backside." "I suggest that they're all too bloody comfortable. Rock up for 90 minutes or so each day for a bit of a run-around in the best training facilities in the league by a mile. Nice comfy work clothes provided. Play once a week for a coach who doesn't demand anything at all from you, half the time in the best playing facility in the country. Get a knock on the leg and take half the season off on full pay. Annual all-expenses paid holiday in the U.K. flying business class." My comment: If you're saying that about our players, many of whom are on less than $100,000 a year, I wonder what you would say about players in the EPL, many earning millions of dollars a season and on top of that on multi year contracts? Players in the EPL are at clubs that probably actually give a fuck about winning and are happy to get rid of players not at their best due to lack of salary cap restrictions etc. Edit: Obviously none of what I said applies in any way to Newcastle United, who are at the moment the Melbourne City of the EPL. EPL clubs still have contractual obligations which mean that players can only be released during transfer windows unless the contract has been breached by the player. The one advantage the EPL clubs have over the A-League clubs is that the salary cap prevents new players from joining the club as replacements. But small EPL clubs do not have that much room salary wise from hiring new players anyway. It is only the big clubs that can do that. However, even the top clubs have limits as reports in the Financial Times stated that Man U had to qualify for the Champions or Europa Leagues to be cash flow positive, let alone profitable (and yes I am aware that the Glazer's have loaded the club with massive debts but thins are what they are). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Agree with the criticisms of Koren. Just never shows enough quality and gets outshone by Mooy every match, and too often looks too comfortable and could use a kick up the backside (along with a number of other City players over the past 2 rounds). Is he the club's worst ever international marquee? - The club's first season had = Gerald Sibon - The second and third seasons = Fred - The fourth season = Orlando Engelaar I reckon Koren might just be the club's worst ever international marquee. Or at very least he is the most disappointing international marquee the club has ever had IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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