KD. Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Tbh I think this signing will see all the pessimists turn into optimists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riot_van Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Tbh I think this signing will see all the pessimists turn into optimists  All hail the new Jesus... our saviour..... Erik Partaluu  Until the actual Jesus gets signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions thread Not from me. This is exactly the type of thing I was saying I wanted to see. More please. My expectations are still just as high and if the gaps in the squad are filled then there is even less excuses not to see a top 2 finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Tbh I can't remember your prediction, but I know I saw a lot of predictions where we were seventh on the ladder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Tbh I can't remember your prediction, but I know I saw a lot of predictions where we were seventh on the ladder I didn't predict anything. I just stated that I feel a top 2 finish should be the aim. 3rd or 4th is OK but not great. Anything else is not good enough 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Great signing! He will add so much to the squad, Experience, Goals and competition for places within the team.. I agree with most of the comments about this signing and our squad looks like a top 4 side.. I'll keep my prediction for this season which is Melbourne City FC will finish 3rd... Â If we get a striker that can finish we could win the league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'd best be off to edit my nearest to the pin post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions thread Not from me. This is exactly the type of thing I was saying I wanted to see. More please. My expectations are still just as high and if the gaps in the squad are filled then there is even less excuses not to see a top 2 finish. Tbh with a good LB and if kennedy commes in Jan, I think we will be in a good position to contend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions thread Not from me. This is exactly the type of thing I was saying I wanted to see. More please. My expectations are still just as high and if the gaps in the squad are filled then there is even less excuses not to see a top 2 finish. Tbh with a good LB and if kennedy commes in Jan, I think we will be in a good position to contend. Definitely. My rant the other day came more from the frustration of 1- not being able to see it all coming together and 2- people saying they would be happy if we came 6th. If we can fill those last 2 gaps and JVS is able to keep the team playing constantly well throughout the bulk of the season we should do very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXJawsaXx Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Koren, Mooy and Paartalu... That's one fiiiiiine looking midfield right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions threadNot from me. This is exactly the type of thing I was saying I wanted to see. More please. My expectations are still just as high and if the gaps in the squad are filled then there is even less excuses not to see a top 2 finish. Tbh with a good LB and if kennedy commes in Jan, I think we will be in a good position to contend. Definitely. My rant the other day came more from the frustration of 1- not being able to see it all coming together and 2- people saying they would be happy if we came 6th. If we can fill those last 2 gaps and JVS is able to keep the team playing constantly well throughout the bulk of the season we should do very well. Exactly how I feel. Chuffed with Erik!!! Have wanted him all off season but had given up on him weeks ago. Kudos malimate haha, did you see him around or just a good sauce? How good are the derbies going to be?!? Paartalu Koren Mooy V Milligan Valeri Finkler. Immense midfields by A League standard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedHeart Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yeah nothing wrong with our attack just dont lose the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I hobetly though paartalu would go to Newcastle. With him and a good lb, I am happy to cop some shit from people on here about my pessimistic prediction. But we still need a striker for when villa goes. Otherwise we will still struggle to Crack the top 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Honestly* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 There might be a bit of editing happening in the 2014/2015 season predictions threadNot from me. This is exactly the type of thing I was saying I wanted to see. More please. My expectations are still just as high and if the gaps in the squad are filled then there is even less excuses not to see a top 2 finish.Tbh with a good LB and if kennedy commes in Jan, I think we will be in a good position to contend.Definitely. My rant the other day came more from the frustration of 1- not being able to see it all coming together and 2- people saying they would be happy if we came 6th. If we can fill those last 2 gaps and JVS is able to keep the team playing constantly well throughout the bulk of the season we should do very well. Kudos malimate haha, did you see him around or just a good sauce? Lucky enough to know someone who the club works with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!  My hopes for this season have just skyrocketed, Paartalu is the best player we could have asked for to occupy the holding midfield role we needed to fill.  Our fullbacks are still terrible so hopefully we rectify that in the coming weeks but otherwise, well done Heart HQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elieanid Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) This is fantastic news and it adds further steel to our midfield congrats to our club on signing Erik Paartalu, I look forward to our season, all we need now is a decent striker ie. Josh Kennedy and a decent LB to replace Aziz Behich! I expect now this team to gel in with Paartalu and push itself for a top 5 spot with finals and a decent run.....imagine that and imagine are pre march and festivities that go along with if it we make finals. Its going to be a great season ahead I can feel it! Edited September 15, 2014 by elieanid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 4 seasons is absolutely phenomenal too, just brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) As great a signing as Paartalu is, especially under the cap, not enough attention is going towards the best part of this deal:Our last visa spot must be going towards a left back :clap: WE GON WIN THE LEAGUE Edited September 15, 2014 by Tesla 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 As great a signing as Paartalu is, especially under the cap, not enough attention is going towards the best part of this deal:Our last visa spot must be going towards a left back :clap: :clap:WE GON WIN THE LEAGUE Out of likes but I could like this post all day every day. No excuses for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Has Sydney signed George McCartney yet? Get him at lb and we'll win the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 4 years under the cap. Astonishing. Massive signing. Changes the entire balance of the squad for the positive. Extremely buyoed by this news. Bring on the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Top signing. We haven't ever had a player like him, but we sure as hell have needed one.  Helps our structure immensely, but we aren't winning the league with Tando/Redmayne in goals, and no permanent striker (yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Top signing. We haven't ever had a player like him, but we sure as hell have needed one. Helps our structure immensely, but we aren't winning the league with Tando/Redmayne in goals, and no permanent striker (yet). With the cap, HAL squads will always be weaker in some areas which is why it's so important not to simply think having a good lineup will automatically mean results. And when in a good squad under good leadership it's quite surprising how much better weaker players become. Edited September 15, 2014 by KSK_47 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Won't happen class banter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Won't happen class banter Ye looks like I've really stirred the pot today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Are the Jets fans burning? (Pun intended  ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 4 seasons is absolutely phenomenal too, just brilliant. He'll be wearing the captain's armband in Season 11. Finally gonna have a decent captain and for more than one season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Absolutely phenominal signing i have wanted this guy ever since he left Scotland, i watched him when he was there and liked what i saw. He will put some backbone into our defence and mid field love it!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Why would a player reportedly earning half a mil overseas want to come to the bottom ranked team in Australia and sign for 4 years? Â Something must be improving at Melbourne City. He did the same at Roar joining with a team of no-ones and winning 2 championships. Hope that JVS is as good a man manager as Postecogolou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Hope that JVS is as good a man manager as Postecogolou. If I recall correctly, Simon Colosimo doesn't seem to think he is. Edited September 15, 2014 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Maybe last visa spot for a striker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Maybe last visa spot for a striker? Â I think that Visa spot really needs to be used on a left back, or if the club decides Tom King is that LB, another Centre Back. Â We've got plenty of quality through the midfield and we may still get Kennedy in Jan if Villa goes. I'm confident that we'll gel and start to score goals anyway, however I only have a slight level of confidence in our defensive stability though and most of that confidence comes from the addition of Paartalu. Edited September 15, 2014 by King Malta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Haydos Posted September 15, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Why would a player reportedly earning half a mil overseas want to come to the bottom ranked team in Australia and sign for 4 years? Â Reportedly how it went down with Paartulau (and every other signing we will ever get): City: "Play with us, we have connections in the UK and the US, and we can promise you a trip to the UK every off season." EP: "But I've played with Redders and Rambo before, we must be fucked defensively." City: "That we are, however you will forget about how shit we are when your flying business class to London and training next to Sergio Aguero. We can also guarantee you any arabian whore you would like in your 3 hour stop over in Abu Dhabi" EP: "Lets go with 4 years, lads" Edited September 15, 2014 by Haydos 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 *Russian whore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 This sounds like a very good signing  Which team did he play for in Scotland? Have to confess I haven't heard of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) This sounds like a very good signing Which team did he play for in Scotland? Have to confess I haven't heard of him. Played for a small club called Gretna around 7 or 8 years ago who are now no longer in existence. His best form and where he really created his name was for Brisbane in their first two championships, an integral member of that team, great at breaking down play and very dangerous in attack for a defensive midfield player also. One of the best midfielders to have played in the A-League in my opinion. Edited September 15, 2014 by Captain Obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 What I like about this is the club saw a hole, and plugged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Video of the press conference with Paartalu:Â http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/melbourne-city-fc-signs-erik-paartalu/983460 Â Â And video of JVS on the signing of Paartalu and the squad as it now stands:Â http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/john-van-t-schip-on-new-signing-eric-paartalu/983476 Edited September 15, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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