jw1739 Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 33 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/former-socceroos-prodigy-daniel-arzani-being-chased-by-melbourne-victory/news-story/21c95a189dce8e4338e91a0c442bfdc2 Surely we should be targeting him to returnĀ No. He's just gone downhill since he left us. We're pretty well off in the midfield, but not strong in the defence or up front. and I don't think we should be chasing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, jw1739 said: No. He's just gone downhill since he left us. We're pretty well off in the midfield, but not strong in the defence or up front. and I don't think we should be chasing him. He play on the wings not in midfieldĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 10 hours ago, CityBoyz said: He play on the wings not in midfieldĀ He still can't play for 90 minutes and does not chase well enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 The thing that confuses me about the Jamie Young signing is that the bloke is seemingly getting worse with playing the ball out as he ages, given we're unlikely to have the control we enjoyed over the past few seasons due to player turnover, I'm genuinely curious to see if we're still going to play it around at the back the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, NewConvert said: He still can't play for 90 minutes and does not chase well enough. Yep it's a no from me as well for exactly the same reason. Wingers who don't track back do not work in the City system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Tommykins said: The thing that confuses me about the Jamie Young signing is that the bloke is seemingly getting worse with playing the ball out as he ages, given we're unlikely to have the control we enjoyed over the past few seasons due to player turnover, I'm genuinely curious to see if we're still going to play it around at the back the same way. I think it's pretty obvious that he's a stop-gap signing, and could well find himself on the bench if Beach delivers. On what I've seen Young plays out quickly, often rolling the ball out to the full-back and maintaining possession. Glover's kicking was almost a certain turnover. I don't see that we've taken a step backwards, just buying time while the two young lads mature. I may be reading too much into it, but I get an impression that maybe Young will stay on in some sort of coaching role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I think it's pretty obvious that he's a stop-gap signing, and could well find himself on the bench if Beach delivers. On what I've seen Young plays out quickly, often rolling the ball out to the full-back and maintaining possession. Glover's kicking was almost a certain turnover. I don't see that we've taken a step backwards, just buying time while the two young lads mature. I may be reading too much into it, but I get an impression that maybe Young will stay on in some sort of coaching role. One thing Young does much better than Glover is come out at corners and negate them. That I feel was a major course of goals against us. Saying that I haven't looked at the stats but it just seems that was a source of goals against us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 54 minutes ago, Le Hack said: One thing Young does much better than Glover is come out at corners and negate them. That I feel was a major course of goals against us. Saying that I haven't looked at the stats but it just seems that was a source of goals against us. IMO another cause of that was a lack of height at the back, and if Souprayen is a reality rather than a rumour I'd say that's why we are signing him.Ā I have always thought that the best aspect of Young's keeping is his positioning.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 would have been a good get for cityĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 01/07/2023 at 7:27 PM, CityBoyz said: LB - Behich who wants to leave Dundee or Gersbach CB - Sainsbury or visa CBĀ Midfielder - Visa Winger Visa Ā Please not Gersbach, he's such a limited player and that's why he never even made the first team in Iceland, Galloway is twice the player and is good with both feet. I wouldn't mind bringing back Behich though, his Dundee had a torrid time, but I'm sure he would be good for another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 6 hours ago, moops said: Please not Gersbach, he's such a limited player and that's why he never even made the first team in Iceland But then he went on to play for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 and became their main left back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Zanty said: But then he went on to play for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 and became their main left back Ligue 2 is generally crap unless you can pick up someone like Novillo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Terry Antonis has been confirmed by club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 minute ago, mattyh001 said: Terry Antonis has been confirmed by club One year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, mattyh001 said: Terry Antonis has been confirmed by club The sort of signing that in a few years we'll totally forget played for the club.Ā 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, haz said: The sort of signing that in a few years we'll totally forget played for the club.Ā Ollie Bozanic 2.0Ā What a uninspiring start to the transfer window the slide has begun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Zanty said: But then he went on to play for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 and became their main left back He only started for Colorado Rapids 3 times last season loosing all three games with a 6.1 rating. https://www.whoscored.com/Players/246375/Show/Alex-Gersbach I just don't like one footed players tbh, he only has a right leg because he needs to stand on it to kick the ball, it also wouldn't suit our way of playing as our FB are expected to come inside at times.Ā I'd be very disappointed unless we thought we could make him a CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Not overly impressive recruiting so far except for Arslan and perhaps Lopane.Ā No defenders and no forwards so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 I back us to turn Antonis around. Nabbout 2.0, mark my words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Not overly impressive recruiting so far except for Arslan and perhaps Lopane.Ā No defenders and no forwards so far. It is a long off-season signings will come, a lot of the fanbase are being reactionary imo, Antonis is a depth signing, the club would no way bring him in as a Berisha or VDV replacementĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, mattyh001 said: Terry Antonis has been confirmed by club I honestly can't remember him playing Ā Just now, Zanty said: It is a long off-season signings will come, a lot of the fanbase are being reactionary imo, Antonis is a depth signing, the club would no way bring him in as a Berisha or VDV replacementĀ I mean Suwon Bluewings bought him so he can't be that bad, he may come good and as a squadie from last seasons WSW isn't a bad pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, moops said: I honestly can't remember him playing Ā I mean Suwon Bluewings bought him so he can't be that bad, he may come good and as a squadie from last seasons WSW isn't a bad pick up. Couldnāt make the WSW bench for most of his tenure was in their NPL sideĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 minute ago, CityBoyz said: Couldnāt make the WSW bench for most of his tenure was in their NPL sideĀ Ahh....that's why I don't remember him playing, on that it doesn't seem so great now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 48 minutes ago, moops said: Ahh....that's why I don't remember him playing, on that it doesn't seem so great now. I think he fell out with Rudan. How many rosterĀ spots are left? I donāt think thereās much more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I think he fell out with Rudan. How many rosterĀ spots are left? I donāt think thereās much more to come. Have around 17-18 contracted players. Should still be signing a CB, LB, AM, Winger also no word yet on Hall and Florin who are out of contractĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Have around 17-18 contracted players. Should still be signing a CB, LB, AM, Winger also no word yet on Hall and Florin who are out of contractĀ ...or Caputo and any further Scholarship players being promoted to the seniors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Have around 17-18 contracted players. Should still be signing a CB, LB, AM, Winger also no word yet on Hall and Florin who are out of contractĀ There are 18 contracted players according to my records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Antonis was out the whole of last season with an injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Zanty said: Antonis was out the whole of last season with an injury Just what we need... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 18 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Just what we need... Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 These signings suck nobody wants to see these washed up playersĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 6 hours ago, citypool said: These signings suck nobody wants to see these washed up playersĀ Bit rough.Ā The way I see it and you don't have to agree but... Jamie Young was pretty much the best A-league keeper available and is not washed up. Ugarkovic pretty much the same boat as Young. Not quite at O'neils level but should hold his own in the CDM role. Arslan is coming straight from Serie A and featured in pretty much every game last season and looks like a solid signing.Ā Antonis I would imagine is on a cheap contract and is hopefully going to be the main bench midfielder. Likely replacing the much older Berenguer as it seems unlikely we will retain him at this stage.Ā The young trio are all unkown talents presently.Ā Still believe we will add some more starting 11 players to the squad. Hopefully another 3 good qualityĀ visa signings to come! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/terry-antonis-given-chance-by-melbourne-city-to-revive-career/news-story/9d23db10b2dd7fd5057a940696802d8a Ā Quotes from RadoĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 14 hours ago, Zanty said: Antonis was out the whole of last season with an injury Are you sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 My take on the new signings is that, aside from the import, they are a little uninspiring. Antonis, Ugagovic and Young are solid aleague players but nothing more. The three youngsters are still to prove themselves. That doesn't mean they're horrible though. They offer depth with good other signings. Fingers crossed we have a few top talents coming through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Bit rough.Ā The way I see it and you don't have to agree but... Jamie Young was pretty much the best A-league keeper available and is not washed up. Ugarkovic pretty much the same boat as Young. Not quite at O'neils level but should hold his own in the CDM role. Arslan is coming straight from Serie A and featured in pretty much every game last season and looks like a solid signing.Ā Antonis I would imagine is on a cheap contract and is hopefully going to be the main bench midfielder. Likely replacing the much older Berenguer as it seems unlikely we will retain him at this stage.Ā The young trio are all unkown talents presently.Ā Still believe we will add some more starting 11 players to the squad. Hopefully another 3 good qualityĀ visa signings to come! It's certainly going to be a totally different City, there's no way to predict how we will go, but overall I'm happy with what has happened so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 4 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Bit rough.Ā The way I see it and you don't have to agree but... Jamie Young was pretty much the best A-league keeper available and is not washed up. Ugarkovic pretty much the same boat as Young. Not quite at O'neils level but should hold his own in the CDM role. Arslan is coming straight from Serie A and featured in pretty much every game last season and looks like a solid signing.Ā Antonis I would imagine is on a cheap contract and is hopefully going to be the main bench midfielder. Likely replacing the much older Berenguer as it seems unlikely we will retain him at this stage.Ā The young trio are all unkown talents presently.Ā Still believe we will add some more starting 11 players to the squad. Hopefully another 3 good qualityĀ visa signings to come! Look I know I come off a bit disillusional But I can't get excited about journeymanĀ Young is a Brisbane legend he means nothing to usĀ Antonis and uga played at victory and westernĀ These aren't the signings that will increase our fanbaseĀ I really want players we can feel proud ofĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 55 minutes ago, citypool said: Look I know I come off a bit disillusional But I can't get excited about journeymanĀ Young is a Brisbane legend he means nothing to usĀ Antonis and uga played at victory and westernĀ These aren't the signings that will increase our fanbaseĀ I really want players we can feel proud ofĀ Young has been the best keeper in the league for years, leads from the back and seems to like metel music, pretty happy tbh. Antonis had a falling out, but has been at some good clubs so he has talent, maybe we can rekindle some passion again and have him firing. Probably cheap and a 50/50 gamble as to what we will get, but if it goes well it will be a great signing. Ugarkovic is not a bad pick up, we could do a lot worse, he had a purple patch with the jets that year Riley was thereĀ and has kind of dropped off a bit, hopefully he can perform for us, our system of play probably suits him. At 28 there's probably not much growth there, he is the finished product. I'm pretty happy with the foreign signings, don't know much about them, but on paper they seem to be great gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) I was going to say we should sign Angus Thurgate, but just saw he has signed for WU, really bummed by that. Edited July 7, 2023 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, moops said: I'd still like us to sign Angus Thurgate, at 23 he was the Jets best player by far, he lead their key passes and chances created stats I heard whilst being defensively sound and is out of contract in a couple of weeks, so far I haven't heard of him signing a new contract. His at western unitedĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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