Andrew Edmonds Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) Riley Mcgree signed on loan from Club Brugge. Edited June 19, 2018 by Andrew Edmonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Done https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-sign-midfielder-riley-mcgree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 minute ago, HughJass said: Done https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-sign-midfielder-riley-mcgree Petrillo at it again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Scorpion kicks incoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcityheart Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Does this mean we're unlikely to sign a marquee attacking mid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, bristolcityheart said: Does this mean we're unlikely to sign a marquee attacking mid? Not necessarily. I'd have this bloke as a pure midfielder that can go all over the place. I rated him really high until that fukn goal in the semi... This squad is really starting to take shape nicely... Good young players, would be nice to see an experienced CAM to complement them. ...Actually makes me wonder what the status of Brattan is... Edited June 19, 2018 by rass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 53 minutes ago, bristolcityheart said: Does this mean we're unlikely to sign a marquee attacking mid? Dont think so, McGree is more of an 8. Probably doesnt bode well for Ossie Malik tho, although its a clear upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 New signings are exciting but at same time is this going to be another squad overhaul and have to give time for them to gel so another long season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Good to see some quality signings, and even better to hear them announced well in time for a full pre-season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Mcgree pretty much replaces mauk, an it's definitely an upgrade Very happy with this signing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, neio said: Mcgree pretty much replaces mauk, an it's definitely an upgrade Very happy with this signing Sort of. I think positionally he probably replaces Bozanic/Malik, but offers goals from midfield that Mauk provides. Exciting if we can now nail a genuine 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, bt50 said: Sort of. I think positionally he probably replaces Bozanic/Malik, but offers goals from midfield that Mauk provides. Exciting if we can now nail a genuine 10. Well positional he does, but I didn't think mauk was a 10 at any stage. I genuinely think mauk and mcgree are roughly the same player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, neio said: Well positional he does, but I didn't think mauk was a 10 at any stage. I genuinely think mauk and mcgree are roughly the same player Yeh thats fair enough. I suspect we'll go for a 10 in the marquee slot though and McGree will be our starting 8. I guess Mauk could have played as an 8 last year, but our lack of viable 10 options forced him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 How does this signing affect Genreau's prospects? Also the rumours on De Silva and Liam Rose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: How does this signing affect Genreau's prospects? Also the rumours on De Silva and Liam Rose? I think we can put a line through De Silva. No one seems to know who owns the rights to him, who pays him, and how much he is on, and how much he wants. It's all very messy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, neio said: I think we can put a line through De Silva. No one seems to know who owns the rights to him, who pays him, and how much he is on, and how much he wants. It's all very messy Tbh i dont really want him now that we've signed O'Halloran, def not as our marquee anyway. It stands to reason that with Bud gone and O'Halloran signed to play LW that our marquee will either be a 10 or Arzani so signing Da Silva might end up costing us in other areas. I certainly dont think he's worth investing too heavily in anyway. Potential look of our squad : Bouzanis Atkinson Bart VISA CB Jamieson Brattan McGree Marquee Arzani Bruno O'Halloran Galekovic Vidosic Visa Genreau Pierias La Rocca Delbridge Najaarine Sign a good marquee and cb and we are set, add in an aussie winger as a backup (wales?) and maybe a visa mid. Tbh i'd rather we nailed our visa cb if it meant only using 4 visa spots than say spending 200k on two mediocre players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Tbh i'd rather we nailed our visa cb if it meant only using 4 visa spots than say spending 200k on two mediocre players. This is a very interesting point. In seasons past I would have said your crazy and this is complete horse shit. But with the squad shaping as it is and depending on the 2 massive provisos a marquee #10 and visa cb I could see your scenario actually working. As a secondary addition it gives the flexibility in January to bring in an extra visa if the above is actually horse shit and we need an extra because the existing list has been overated. I like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 If we can sign a decent Marquee CAM, then woweee we might have a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Right, who are some realistic marquee targets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Dylan said: Right, who are some realistic marquee targets? Samras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Samras Gee, that's fucking hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 O'Halloran, McGree and Bozanic all announced within 3 days. With the players returning for pre-season in early July seems like the issues are being settled one by one. IMO we'll hear about Malik pretty soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 ON PAPER* O'Halloran > Kamau/Fitzy Mcgree > Mauk. 2/2 so far for signings in my opinion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 56 minutes ago, jw1739 said: O'Halloran, McGree and Bozanic all announced within 3 days. With the players returning for pre-season in early July seems like the issues are being settled one by one. IMO we'll hear about Malik pretty soon. And Budzik. I suspect a lot is going on behind the scenes and we'll see a few more things resolved soon. Personally I'd be wanting to keep Malik and Brattan in the squad, but I guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Embee said: Gee, that's fucking hilarious! Thank you! I appreciate the support! Fans like you keep me going! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, kingofhearts said: Samras Get over it buddy Edited June 20, 2018 by Simo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 51 minutes ago, Simo said: Get over it buddy :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: :'( You happy to share any insight into further signings yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: You happy to share any insight into further signings yet ? I'll keep you abreast of any whispers i hear mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I'll keep you abreast of any whispers i hear mate Thanks mate. You were pretty spot on with your intel IIRC. Genuine ITK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I see that Gareth McAuley has been released by West Brom. Now I know he is 38, but I think he would be excellent alongside Bort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 4 hours ago, silva10 said: I see that Gareth McAuley has been released by West Brom. Now I know he is 38, but I think he would be excellent alongside Bort. Don't know anything about him but going on age alone it won't happen. I think it's pretty clear the bulk of the squad will be under 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 7 hours ago, silva10 said: I see that Gareth McAuley has been released by West Brom. Now I know he is 38, but I think he would be excellent alongside Bort. apparently villa want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 18 hours ago, Jovan said: Don't know anything about him but going on age alone it won't happen. I think it's pretty clear the bulk of the squad will be under 30. He is a very solid player who is good aerially in defence and attack. His experience would be a good asset IMO. However, your probably right in saying we will look for younger players. 16 hours ago, Thrillhouse said: apparently villa want him I am not surprised by that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Id rather get an aussie centreback, someone like Dylan McGowan, not a world beater by any means but good for the league here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Roux has signed for Victory, I know we had some rumors about him coming here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Spiranovic to Perth. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/spiranovic-signs-out-west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Spiranovic to Perth. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/spiranovic-signs-out-west Surely we could get Grant or Lowry from them now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Beşiktaş after Gulum apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 8 hours ago, bellydrum said: Beşiktaş after Gulum apparently An Australian "Visa" player is arguably the 2nd most important type of signing in a HAL team (after the Marquees). Here is a list of joint national that would count as Australian https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/detailsuche/spielerdetail/suche/9335479 He looks decent, Melbourne boy too https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aleksandar-jovanovic/profil/spieler/50377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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