Mr MO Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, CityBoyz said: There replacing Genreau, Wales and Bouzanis Please don’t take the excitement away!! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Well if next season is going to end up being some kind of glorified youth league, looks like we might be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Id pencil it in that the two grand finalists will be the only horses in the race 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, Dylan said: Well if next season is going to end up being some kind of glorified youth league, looks like we might be alright I seem to recall a body of opinion on here that favoured just that? Push the bulk of the cap at a handlful of senior players and fill up the squad with youngsters? Rather than have 7-8 recycled journeymen in the team? IMO we gain plenty by using more young players and the league will be far more entertaining. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I seem to recall a body of opinion on here that favoured just that? Push the bulk of the cap at a handlful of senior players and fill up the squad with youngsters? Rather than have 7-8 recycled journeymen in the team? IMO we gain plenty by using more young players and the league will be far more entertaining. Sort of, but yes. I wouldnt say so much of a glorified youth league as a league more in line with the rest of the world; big guns at the top and a focus on youth in the lower clubs to generate profits. Imo thats a better product to sell, and maybe to watch too. In the end, watching the next prospective socceroo get a crack is far better than filling gaps with a Jason Trefiro etc Edited September 22, 2020 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, bt50 said: Sort of, but yes. I wouldnt say so much of a glorified youth league as a league more in line with the rest of the world; big guns at the top and a focus on youth in the lower clubs to generate profits. Imo thats a better product to sell, and maybe to watch too. In the end, watching the next prospective socceroo get a crack is far better than filling gaps with a Jason Trefiro etc Indeed. We're always going to be a lesser, feeder league for bigger, wealthier leagues around the world. So just like the lower leagues in places like the UK, we're most likely to be a mix of talented, up and coming youngsters, journeymen who have found their level (often because they are inconsistent rather than necessarily untalented), a few imports of similar quality, and end of career players who've dropped down from higher levels (in our case often Aussies who have played abroad and are coming home to finish their career). There's a lot of satisfaction in watching those talented youngsters, spotting the real talent, and then watching them head off to build their careers in Europe and the national side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 I can’t find it anymore but somebody posted a picture of Martyn Waghorn from Derby County on a City related Social Media page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I can’t find it anymore but somebody posted a picture of Martyn Waghorn from Derby County on a City related Social Media page. 30 year old left footed right winger, a regular in the Championship last year. Fotmob reckons he's worth the best part of $6m. He'd be a big fish in the A-League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, fensaddler said: 30 year old left footed right winger, a regular in the Championship last year. Fotmob reckons he's worth the best part of $6m. He'd be a big fish in the A-League. Another Craig No one. We did say we need to up our game going into the ACL. Edited September 22, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Another Craig No one. We did say we need to up our game going into the ACL. Contract expires 30.06.2021.. grain of salt with the rumour no substance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Noone and brilliante leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 No surprises when there is a minuscule cap.. Noone was serviceable but could do better but in this climate don’t think we will be able to. For Brilliante big big whole in the middle have Metcalfe, O’Neill, Gromulka to fill that whole. so we have 2 visa spots plus florin but would we be able to get visas who knows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: No surprises when there is a minuscule cap.. Noone was serviceable but could do better but in this climate don’t think we will be able to. For Brilliante big big whole in the middle have Metcalfe, O’Neill, Gromulka to fill that whole. so we have 2 visa spots plus florin but would we be able to get visas who knows Well said, I think we'll be alright with who we have brought in. Metcalfe will fill Brillante's spot well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, haz said: Well said, I think we'll be alright with who we have brought in. Metcalfe will fill Brillante's spot well. Do you see Metcalf as defensive midfielder? 17 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: No surprises when there is a minuscule cap.. Noone was serviceable but could do better but in this climate don’t think we will be able to. For Brilliante big big whole in the middle have Metcalfe, O’Neill, Gromulka to fill that whole. so we have 2 visa spots plus florin but would we be able to get visas who knows No shock at all, Brillante was on his out regardless of the Covid Cuts. He’s had the desire to play overseas for several years now. Noone is no loss. Edited September 22, 2020 by Mr MO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 You can pretty much win the league with going all out with the marquee money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Do you see Metcalf as defensive midfielder? No shock at all, Brillante was on his out regardless of the Covid Cut. He’s had the desire to play overseas for several years now. Noone is no loss. Rumor is Maclaren, Luna, Florin, Windbichler and Delbridge might be heading off too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Rumor is Maclaren, Luna, Florin, Windbichler and Delbridge might be heading off too... According to what ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, icantthinkofacoolname said: According to what ? Luna, Windbichler are still in the country which says something they would have bolted like Noone if they were leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Rumor is Maclaren, Luna, Florin, Windbichler and Delbridge might be heading off too... Maclaren would be really strange, he’s marquee and out of the cap. With our resources the least we can expect is some decent money towards marquee players. The again this club....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Should try poach Ikonomides from Perth who are stood down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, CityBoyz said: Should try poach Ikonomides from Perth who are stood down Isn’t he always injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Isn’t he always injured? He’s coming off a ACL but previously hadn’t been injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Is Genreau gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, moops said: Is Genreau gone? MaCArthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: He’s coming off a ACL but previously hadn’t been injured I thought both seasons at Perth he barely played, came back from injury and was injured again with 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: MaCArthur I reckon the same will happen as with Pierias, will hardly play until the end of the season until they understand what they have. He was there and abouts here, I don't understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I thought both seasons at Perth he barely played, came back from injury and was injured again with 3 games. No in 18/19 he was a star 20 games 9 goals and 5 assists 1 minute ago, moops said: I reckon the same will happen as with Pierias, will hardly play until the end of the season until they understand what they have. He was there and abouts here, I don't understand it. Pierias at Western ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: No in 18/19 he was a star 20 games 9 goals and 5 assists Pierias at Western ?? Yeah, they played him as a striker for a few games and then he had no games, the final few games they actually played him as a right back and he shone. Other than Italiano, Max Burgess and Durante they didn't have much, He made a difference in the finals. Edited September 22, 2020 by moops expounded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, moops said: Yeah, they played him as a striker for a few games and then he had no games, the final few games they actually played him as a right back and he shone. Still will struggle for game time with Risdon ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, CityBoyz said: Still will struggle for game time with Risdon ahead I thought he was better than Risdon tbh, Risdon looks a shadow of what he was before for some reason. anyway I see the same thing happening to Genreau, disappointed he has left is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Put all 11 hours ago, jw1739 said: I seem to recall a body of opinion on here that favoured just that? Push the bulk of the cap at a handlful of senior players and fill up the squad with youngsters? Rather than have 7-8 recycled journeymen in the team? IMO we gain plenty by using more young players and the league will be far more entertaining. Yes I was apart of that body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Mr MO said: I can’t find it anymore but somebody posted a picture of Martyn Waghorn from Derby County on a City related Social Media page. You can absolutely put that one in the bullshit category. Bunch of mates with an in joke making up a rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, bt50 said: You can absolutely put that one in the bullshit category. Bunch of mates with an in joke making up a rumour. This is what he is referring too There’s no link so most likely bullshit. Edited September 22, 2020 by rayv36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, rayv36 said: This is what he is referring too There’s no link so most likely bullshit. Reads like its been written by a 5 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, rayv36 said: This is what he is referring too There’s no link so most likely bullshit. Haha that looks so fake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 12 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Rumor is Maclaren, Luna, Florin, Windbichler and Delbridge might be heading off too... The current state of uncertainty surrounding the A-League is going to lead to more rumours than we've ever seen before. IMO most players who are offered something somewhere are going to look at the offer very seriously. Staying in Australia might be fine for now, but if the league collapses, the club has no fixtures, and players aren't playing, even Melbourne City is not going to keep paying wages for ever - players, coaches, staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Rumour going around and on FVS forum that Nabbout has signed for City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Rumour going around and on FVS forum that Nabbout has signed for City I wonder what we think of that.....certainly better than Wales. Edited September 23, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I wonder what we think of that.....certainly better than Wales. Better than Noone? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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