Chris p Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 We'll end up signing a datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Im pretty sure Khaldoon Al Mubarak had said in an interview that we will be focusing on “return on investment” over the next 3 years and wont be spending big money on marquees due to the Tim Cahill invesment not working commercially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Heart of oakleigh said: Khaldoon Al Mubarak had said in an interview that we will be focusing on “return on investment” Yeah the Gala day was a huge money spinner with huge interest wasn't it. This club is cooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Heart of oakleigh said: Im pretty sure Khaldoon Al Mubarak had said in an interview that we will be focusing on “return on investment” over the next 3 years and wont be spending big money on marquees due to the Tim Cahill invesment not working commercially. Tbh i just took that to mean the club is not going to splash out on a big name marquee when a more capable player is otherwise available for far cheaper. But ducks and drakes etc... Edited July 24, 2018 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, bt50 said: Tbh i just took that to mean the club is not going to splash out on a big name marquee when a more capable player is otherwise available for far cheaper. But ducks and drakes etc... I took it to mean more or less the same, and that we weren't going to subsidise the rest of the league by paying at least part of the demands of the "big name." But in saying that, if we're going to take a short-term view on ROI rather than a long-term view, then aren't there other areas of the club's activities that should be looked at as well? Perhaps that's happening - I don't know. 34 minutes ago, playmaker said: Yeah the Gala day was a huge money spinner with huge interest wasn't it. Seems to me that if you play a summer sport, then running a "gala day" in the middle of a Melbourne winter isn't a terribly smart idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Liam Rose signing with a team from Armenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 9 hours ago, bt50 said: Tbh i just took that to mean the club is not going to splash out on a big name marquee when a more capable player is otherwise available for far cheaper. But ducks and drakes etc... I took it as a threat to FFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, malloy said: I took it as a threat to FFA. Well that too, but in the sense of a fuck you to signing marquees for the marketing purposes of the FFA, not to signing players that will help us win a title. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, bt50 said: Well that too, but in the sense of a fuck you to signing marquees for the marketing purposes of the FFA, not to signing players that will help us win a title. Absolutely, and my concern is that when a 3rd team enters the Melbourne market while there is media and supporter backlash against CFG using us as a cattle yard by developing and selling off youth instead of making on field success a priority, then we may find ourselves in a very difficult situation. Just saying. They need to be very careful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I hope u guys are right! We need to nail those last 2 visa spots. CB & AM or LW depending on whether Arzani stays or leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Danny Da Silva joins Sydney FC 24hrs after FFA introduce the intra-league loans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, rayv36 said: Danny Da Silva joins Sydney FC 24hrs after FFA introduce the intra-league loans... Everyone has known loans were coming in for months. Nothing to see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 14 hours ago, Heart of oakleigh said: I hope u guys are right! We need to nail those last 2 visa spots. CB & AM or LW depending on whether Arzani stays or leaves. I’d like a winger that can play both sides better for sub options etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 let's join the race for Tevez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, rayv36 said: Danny Da Silva joins Sydney FC 24hrs after FFA introduce the intra-league loans... 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Everyone has known loans were coming in for months. Nothing to see here. I find it odd that Central Coast are prepared to loan out a player who (I'd have said) was going to be a certain starter for them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I find it odd that Central Coast are prepared to loan out a player who (I'd have said) was going to be a certain starter for them this season. Tbh i think its more about the wages and that DDS had absolutely no desire to be there. Having a player that has flat out declared he wants to go elsewhere isnt great for the morale of the rest of the group, so best to move him on. As far as i can work out, he's been loaned rather than released so that CCM still get the option fee that has Roma has over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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haz Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, playmaker said: 'One of the most gifted and talented players to grace the Hyundai A-League' Nix seem confident Hasnt even trained with them yet Edited July 25, 2018 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, haz said: 'One of the most gifted and talented players to grace the Hyundai A-League' Nix seem confident Hasnt even trained with them yet Wellington seem to be trying hard this off season. Anyone know anything about this bloke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, playmaker said: Wellington seem to be trying hard this off season. Anyone know anything about this bloke? Nothing exciting looking at his stats. But since he is a CDM, goals/assists dont really say much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 The league has seen 2 polish guys. My guess is the quality of thjs one will be somewhere between the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, neio said: The league has seen 2 polish guys. My guess is the quality of thjs one will be somewhere between the 2 Prof Neio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Do we think that CFG would spend a little more (~$500k-$1m) if the cap was scrapped for next season? http://www.espn.co.uk/football/australian-a-league/story/3573432/a-league-salary-cap-may-be-abolished-with-new-collective-bargaining-agreement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, haz said: Do we think that CFG would spend a little more (~$500k-$1m) if the cap was scrapped for next season? http://www.espn.co.uk/football/australian-a-league/story/3573432/a-league-salary-cap-may-be-abolished-with-new-collective-bargaining-agreement Why wont they spend that money on marquees ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 22 hours ago, Heart of oakleigh said: ! We need to nail those last 2 visa spots. You might have to do the nailing. If my missus busts me nailing any imports it’s odds on I’ll be meeting an undertaker (rather than a divorce lawyer). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I think they’d outspend other clubs but not ridiculous amounts. Probably enough for us to seriously challenge every season. Whether we’d go far in the ACL is the more interesting question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Brandon Barker from City would be a good signing, not got the technique of Arzani but his pace can trouble any side. Was on loan at Hibs last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Celt said: Brandon Barker from City would be a good signing, not got the technique of Arzani but his pace can trouble any side. Was on loan at Hibs last year. I still think we should be going for a CAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, haz said: I still think we should be going for a CAM Didn't catch much of City last season, you will need someone to play wide this season with no Kamau or potentially Arzani though? Would be looking at Wes Hoolahan as a CAM for the A-League, at the end of his career but was still playing with Ireland up until last year and played 33 times for Norwich in the Championship last year. Free transfer. Better players out there, but he would create loads if played to his strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, Celt said: Didn't catch much of City last season, you will need someone to play wide this season with no Kamau or potentially Arzani though? Would be looking at Wes Hoolahan as a CAM for the A-League, at the end of his career but was still playing with Ireland up until last year and played 33 times for Norwich in the Championship last year. Free transfer. Better players out there, but he would create loads if played to his strengths. We have Vidosic and O'Halloran at present, with Wales and wealth of youngsters coming through that can have a crack there. Ideally we'll sign our marquee as a winger with serious goal threat though and really flesh out that part of the pitch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, bt50 said: We have Vidosic and O'Halloran at present, with Wales and wealth of youngsters coming through that can have a crack there. Ideally we'll sign our marquee as a winger with serious goal threat though and really flesh out that part of the pitch. Gatlin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Can cross George off the list of targets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, icantthinkofacoolname said: Can cross George off the list of targets. Is Budzinski still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 11 hours ago, haz said: Is Budzinski still available? No, he made a full contribution to Cracovia's 3-1 opening loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Sydney have pretty much signed this guy as a VISA CB. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jop_van_der_Linden https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jop-van-der-linden/profil/spieler/80671 Imo would have been a decent partner to Bort. I have faith that we will sign a VISA CB and not be playing Malik or Delbridge there in a few months time. Edited July 27, 2018 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, haz said: Sydney have pretty much signed this guy as a VISA CB. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jop_van_der_Linden https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jop-van-der-linden/profil/spieler/80671 Imo would have been a decent partner to Bort. I have faith that we will sign a VISA CB and not be playing Malik or Delbridge there in a few months time. Why do we need a CB if we have Delbridge, La Rocca and Malik. Surely if one of them aren't up to speed then they should be released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 We shouldn’t be looking at any CB unless we decide to release the ones we have . End of story now sign another winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, playmaker said: Why do we need a CB if we have Delbridge, La Rocca and Malik. Surely if one of them aren't up to speed then they should be released. 2 hours ago, Afif Adam said: We shouldn’t be looking at any CB unless we decide to release the ones we have . End of story now sign another winger We have two VISA spots, where are our two weakest positions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 4 hours ago, haz said: We have two VISA spots, where are our two weakest positions... Boardroom & Grandstand 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Ideally what I want is for competition for every spot, almost like we could swap our entire team and not have a player from the 2ns XI put of position GK Bouzanis and Galekovic RB Atkinson and Pierias???? CB Schenkeveld Delbridge LaRocca ______ LB Jamieson _________ CDM Malik Griffiths CM Brattan Caceras McGee Vidosic RW O'Halloran _______ ST Fornaroli ________ LW Wales _________ We still have a fair few signings to complete, definitely 5 possibly 6 to make our squad anywhere near complete IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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