GreenSeater Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Cabrera is a big loss if he does go imo. Unless we have a genuinely good replacement lined up it would be a pretty terrible move. He’s started to look good the last few weeks, and frankly if he isn’t replaced with some genuine quality our wings look very weak all of a sudden. Wouldn’t be unhappy with Rojas as he’s clearly very good at this level. Would be a lot more hesitant on Rogic. Most overrated Socceroo there is imo. Plays in a farm league where his club takes the piss and has always looked awful for Australia and was nothing special when he was here with Victory a few years back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/could-rojas-replace-cabrera-at-melbourne-city-20200108-p53pr2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 I'm still waiting on Iniesta be announced. Heard he finally got through customs but is delayed by the bushfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/could-rojas-replace-cabrera-at-melbourne-city-20200108-p53pr2.html "He would, of course, complement Victory, but Marco Kurz has already signed five foreigners to his squad so he would need to release one of them before he could contemplate a move for Rojas." <-- I thought Kiwis don't count as Visa players and same goes for Aussie players at Wellington...will Rojas take up a Visa spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Red or Dead said: "He would, of course, complement Victory, but Marco Kurz has already signed five foreigners to his squad so he would need to release one of them before he could contemplate a move for Rojas." <-- I thought Kiwis don't count as Visa players and same goes for Aussie players at Wellington...will Rojas take up a Visa spot? Kiwis are visas to aust clubs, but the reverse isnt true for wellington 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Embee Posted January 8, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Red or Dead said: "He would, of course, complement Victory, but Marco Kurz has already signed five foreigners to his squad so he would need to release one of them before he could contemplate a move for Rojas." <-- I thought Kiwis don't count as Visa players and same goes for Aussie players at Wellington...will Rojas take up a Visa spot? That rule only applies for Aussies at Wellington. Kiwis are considered VISAs for Australian based clubs. Just now, bt50 said: Kiwis are visas to aust clubs, but the reverse isnt true for wellington 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Fox sports saying victory announcement coming today for Rojas lol Edited January 8, 2020 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, n i k o said: Fox sports saying victory announcement coming today lol ...will probably be re-signing one of their old boys like always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, n i k o said: Fox sports saying victory announcement coming today for Rojas lol Check the tweet date on the aleague memes page 😉 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, HughJass said: Check the tweet date on the aleague memes page 😉 😂😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, HughJass said: Check the tweet date on the aleague memes page 😉 😑 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 🤣🤣 Better source then foxsport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Many a slip... and all that. Very unwise to speculate on arrivals and departures. Best to wait until there is an actual announcement from the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) C'mon JW! Speculation, misinformation, innuendo, chinese whispers, outright lies, sweeping generalisations, espoused wise opinions and an occasional big news break are at the heart of this of this Fan Forum. Dont let the truth get in the way of a Hot Thread. Edited January 8, 2020 by citymad 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Many a slip... and all that. Very unwise to speculate on arrivals and departures. Best to wait until there is an actual announcement from the club. Isn’t that kind of the whole purpose of this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, IssySG said: Isn’t that kind of the whole purpose of this thread? Well I mean the 'Welcome Marco....' thread is a bit premature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, haz said: Well I mean the 'Welcome Marco....' thread is a bit premature Nah thats for Marcos. Different bloke. Italian. Edited January 8, 2020 by bt50 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Rojas coming in might make Florin a normal squad player again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 So here's a theory. Rojas idea has been about for weeks, but club needed to clear a visa slot. Initially, they looked at Florin, but then Javier put his hand up and said he'd like to go, and Florin gets a game whilst Javier has a convenient hammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, fensaddler said: So here's a theory. Rojas idea has been about for weeks, but club needed to clear a visa slot. Initially, they looked at Florin, but then Javier put his hand up and said he'd like to go, and Florin gets a game whilst Javier has a convenient hammy. Florian on a marquee deal is still madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr MO Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, haz said: Florian on a marquee deal is still madness. He won’t be marquee anymore if we bring a player in on higher wages? Unless the marquee spots are fixed for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 If western United are in I’m afraid they might win out. They have extra visa spot and extra cap space being a new club and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dylan said: If western United are in I’m afraid they might win out. They have extra visa spot and extra cap space being a new club and all Counterpoint, players and assitant coaches are leaving because they don't want to work under Rudan - doesn't inspire confidence for a potential signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Dylan said: If western United are in I’m afraid they might win out. They have extra visa spot and extra cap space being a new club and all Also not playing for ‘real’ Victory rivals. Edited January 8, 2020 by Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 We have asked the question of bringing Arzani back apparently. He wants to stay at Celtic, but we may ask again if Rojas doesnt come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 “Socceroos winger Daniel Arzani has rejected the chance to return to Melbourne City, as he focuses on reclaiming his spot in Celtic’s first-team squad. Former Melbourne Victory star Marco Rojas looms as a more realistic replacement for Cabrera, with the Kiwi open to an A-League return after a stint in Denmark.” https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/teams/melbourne-city/socceroo-daniel-arzani-faces-tough-battle-to-regain-celtic-spot/news-story/cfdc277c6b3c7c0cc8add6fa866da5d0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 For all our scouting abilities, we really have very few ideas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, NuggetsMcGreggor said: For all our scouting abilities, we really have very few ideas. I don't mind asking the question, obviously doesn't take up a visa spot and I doubt there would be a city supporter who wouldn't take him back in a heartbeat For his career though he shouldn't come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 I'm not sure that Arzani had a spot in the first team , which he can reclaim. A short confidence buster with us would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 It's beginning to annoy me once again that after 12-13 matches we are even thinking about changing the squad. We should be getting this right at the beginning of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, jw1739 said: It's beginning to annoy me once again that after 12-13 matches we are even thinking about changing the squad. We should be getting this right at the beginning of the season. I have mixed feelings. On one hand 100% agree about building a squad and making it work. But also if its clear (to the coach) that a change needs to be made and can be made then we should. My concern and this is based purely on previous CFG moves, they move players out but don't replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, Jovan said: I have mixed feelings. On one hand 100% agree about building a squad and making it work. But also if its clear (to the coach) that a change needs to be made and can be made then we should. My concern and this is based purely on previous CFG moves, they move players out but don't replace. If they get Rojas I would applaud the club being proactive as Rojas is a clear upgrade on Cabrera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 49 minutes ago, jw1739 said: It's beginning to annoy me once again that after 12-13 matches we are even thinking about changing the squad. We should be getting this right at the beginning of the season. I know its easy to get down on us, for good reason, but pivoting quickly and adjusting the squad to pick up a clearly superior player when he becomes available is a positive move IMO. Cabrera has been acceptable enough, but Rojas is a much better player who's a proven star in this league...if that's the signing we make. Mind you, this also could've been initiated by Cabrera if he's failing to settle in Aus. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 29 minutes ago, Embee said: I know its easy to get down on us, for good reason, but pivoting quickly and adjusting the squad to pick up a clearly superior player when he becomes available is a positive move IMO. Cabrera has been acceptable enough, but Rojas is a much better player who's a proven star in this league...if that's the signing we make. Mind you, this also could've been initiated by Cabrera if he's failing to settle in Aus. Rojas signing would be a statement from intent from the club showing ambition. Complete upgrade on Cabrera. Berenguer, Luna, Noone, JMAC, Rojas 😍. What a formidable front line that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 I never thought of him as technically gifted, he was just quick and agile, Europe might agree. I would rather sign a Thai or Viet up and coming player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Imtellingyou said: I'm not sure that Arzani had a spot in the first team , which he can reclaim. A short confidence buster with us would be great. He didn't and is unlikely to figure much if at all for the first team this season. Even though Sinclair is leaving he has Forrest, Johnston, Elyounoussi ahead of him. Also Marian Shved the young Ukranian winger who we bought for £1.3m may also be ahead of him. Also, add to this the fact we are in a proper title challenge this year means there will be little room for taking a gamble on a young unproven winger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 7 hours ago, moops said: I never thought of him as technically gifted, he was just quick and agile, Europe might agree. I would rather sign a Thai or Viet up and coming player. Safuwan is still on 28 if we're looking for a player to fill the Asian quota for the Champions league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 10 hours ago, CityBoyz said: Rojas signing would be a statement from intent from the club showing ambition. Complete upgrade on Cabrera. Yeah, another ex-Victory player, real ambitious there! All players lose their shine after becoming Victards. Lucky for Marco, he hasn't gone full retard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Yeah, another ex-Victory player, real ambitious there! All players lose their shine after becoming Victards. Lucky for Marco, he hasn't gone full retard. Why wouldn't you go for someone who has already proven themselves twice in this league and is still only in his 20s? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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