jw1739 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 The Scottish League is grossly over-rated once you get beyond Celtic and Rangers. A complete forward line over 30...? No thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: The Scottish League is grossly over-rated once you get beyond Celtic and Rangers. A complete forward line over 30...? No thanks. Are you assuming that if we were to sign Boyle our forward line would be Leckie - Boyle - Nabbout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 4 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Are you assuming that if we were to sign Boyle our forward line would be Leckie - Boyle - Nabbout? Well yes. I don't think you would sign Boyle or re-sign Leckie or Nabbout to sit on the bench. You have to have a minimum number of youth players on the bench, so ageing players on the bench are just compounding what already is a problem with the squad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 48 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Well yes. I don't think you would sign Boyle or re-sign Leckie or Nabbout to sit on the bench. You have to have a minimum number of youth players on the bench, so ageing players on the bench are just compounding what already is a problem with the squad. I think Leckie may be used more in midfield than forward. Also Nabbout really shouldn't be near the first 11 tbh and I would like to think if Tilio stays otherwise hopefully Sulemani features! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 If we sign Boyle frontline would probably be Leckie - New Striker - Boyle. Nabbout as depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 19 hours ago, Zanty said: If we sign Boyle frontline would probably be Leckie - New Striker - Boyle. Nabbout as depth. Why wouldn't you have Caputo as the main striker? At least for the first 10 rounds? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 12 minutes ago, NewConvert said: Why wouldn't you have Caputo as the main striker? At least for the first 10 rounds? @NewConvert Precisely. Otherwise Max will go elsewhere, as have many before him. And I wouldn't blame him. 19 hours ago, Zanty said: If we sign Boyle frontline would probably be Leckie - New Striker - Boyle. Nabbout as depth. Sign a senior player aged 31 as "depth" for two seasons? Doesn't make sense to me. Sulemani would be the logical back-up for Caputo. IMO so far Petrillo has shown a lack of sound judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Sign a senior player aged 31Â as "depth" for two seasons? Doesn't make sense to me. That makes complete sense to me, keeps some form of consistently within the team who can be an impact player when needed and good enough to start as well. Mazzeo is a talent but is very raw still so having someone like Nabbout around is probably smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Raph Borges Rodrigues has signed for Coventry and they are paying Macarthur a transfer fee. Meanwhile Natel and Jakolis are probably sitting on a beach somewhere doing as they do in games 'fuck all'Â 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 35 minutes ago, neio said: Raph Borges Rodrigues has signed for Coventry and they are paying Macarthur a transfer fee. Meanwhile Natel and Jakolis are probably sitting on a beach somewhere doing as they do in games 'fuck all'Â Rafa left us because of lack of match time. Another stupid decision by our club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, neio said: Raph Borges Rodrigues has signed for Coventry and they are paying Macarthur a transfer fee. Meanwhile Natel and Jakolis are probably sitting on a beach somewhere doing as they do in games 'fuck all' I still think the stitch-up award of the season goes to Sakhi's agent. Secures a release from his French club, his client signs with us for two seasons, Sakhi spins a yarn to us that his wife wants to go back to France or she'll leave him, gets released on compassionate grounds all the while having a contract lined up with a Corsican club rather than in mainland France. That's embroidery on top of the stitch-up. Second prize to Jakolis' agent, and third prize to Natel's. Leader of the current pack must be Jeggo's agent. To paraphrase @kingofhearts, 692,437 scouts and that's what they come up with... Edited May 22 by jw1739 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 6 hours ago, jw1739 said: Rafa left us because of lack of match time. Another stupid decision by our club. Agree. I'd be starting Caputo, he's a pretty complete number 9 who will score regularly with good service 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 6 hours ago, belaguttman said: Agree. I'd be starting Caputo, he's a pretty complete number 9 who will score regularly with good service Good service is the caveat. I don't think that Vidmar is the coach for City (or the A-League for that matter) but one thing that might redeem Vidmar is the development of the younger players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 8 hours ago, NewConvert said: Good service is the caveat. I don't think that Vidmar is the coach for City (or the A-League for that matter) but one thing that might redeem Vidmar is the development of the younger players. I'll play devils advocate, he had a rough season, coming in half way through with a complacent squad and injuries. Most of the injuries being star players. There was glimpses of good play throughout and the end of the season, albeit with the star players coming back in, was a positive, Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Sakhi leaving killed our season, too. We took one of the eventual grand finalists to penalties, there's no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 57 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Sakhi leaving killed our season, too. We took one of the eventual grand finalists to penalties, there's no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. I can't believe that for a club that won the previous three Premierships you actually think "taking one of the eventual grand finalists to penalties" is a worthy achievement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 42 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I can't believe that for a club that won the previous three Premierships you actually think "taking one of the eventual grand finalists to penalties" is a worthy achievement. This while winning that game but making absurd subs that ruined the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 Aziz Behich has not made a single Saudi Pro League appearance for Al Nassr. Looks like he made three appearances from them in the AFC Champions League but nothing other than that. Hasn't even been in the squad. Wonder what's going to happen now? Presumably he'll return to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Wonder what's going to happen now? Presumably he'll return to us. Still contracted next season so I would assume so, club hinted he would be coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 10 hours ago, Zanty said: Still contracted next season so I would assume so, club hinted he would be coming back. He will be a huge addition back into the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/martin-boyle-hibs-transfer-latest-163949696.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 Piscopo who had beeninked with city now linked with victory and has left the jets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 30 Author Report Share Posted May 30 10 hours ago, citypool said: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/martin-boyle-hibs-transfer-latest-163949696.html https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-hibs-transfer-latest-32845202 Doesn't look all that positive. Not wise to start drooling over anyone at this point in time. It's a game for agents all trying to get the best deal, and all rumour and speculation until City announce a signing - we all know that. Anyway, do we really want to sign players who are merely topping up their superannuation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-hibs-transfer-latest-32845202 Doesn't look all that positive. Not wise to start drooling over anyone at this point in time. It's a game for agents all trying to get the best deal, and all rumour and speculation until City announce a signing - we all know that. Anyway, do we really want to sign players who are merely topping up their superannuation? I agree with everything you said but the end. Boyle is a fantastic player to watch hell be great for the league let alone city. All players want the most money they can get but he'll give 100%Â 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 6 hours ago, jw1739 said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-hibs-transfer-latest-32845202 Doesn't look all that positive. Not wise to start drooling over anyone at this point in time. It's a game for agents all trying to get the best deal, and all rumour and speculation until City announce a signing - we all know that. Anyway, do we really want to sign players who are merely topping up their superannuation? Given that Jakolis has been shown the door and that Tilio is only on loan (and injured anyway), the team does not have a right winger other than Nabbout. So Boyle would most likely be there with Nabbout as a back up. I don't know what Cola is doing other than leaving PG. My preference would be to have a young player, Ben Mazzeo?, in there alternating with Nabbout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Heard that Cola is going overseas, Mazzeo did his knee I believe playing for the NPL and had surgery a few months back so probably won't be able to train for a while. Think the winger options will be Leckie (although I think we will see him in midfield more), Nabbout, Mazzeo and probably one more, both Natel & Boyle have been rumored. Interesting to note the club have not done a departure post for Tilio so maybe the club is in negotiations to extend his loan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 30 Author Report Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Zanty said: Heard that Cola is going overseas, Mazzeo did his knee I believe playing for the NPL and had surgery a few months back so probably won't be able to train for a while. Think the winger options will be Leckie (although I think we will see him in midfield more), Nabbout, Mazzeo and probably one more, both Natel & Boyle have been rumored. Interesting to note the club have not done a departure post for Tilio so maybe the club is in negotiations to extend his loan? Also Young, Reis and Politidis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Also Young, Reis and Politidis. Yep assuming all 3 are staying and will get at least 1 year extensions each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 30 Author Report Share Posted May 30 I don't object to Jamie Young staying provided he's not automatically no.1. Politidis is a given. But what's the point of Reis when we've signed Trewin? I don't think you should have visa players sitting on the bench, so Trewin will be on the bench, and that seems a waste. At this stage we might not have a league, so who knows!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 18 hours ago, jw1739 said: I don't think you should have visa players sitting on the bench, so Trewin will be on the bench, and that seems a waste. I mean I don't really mind personally, if you need a backup defender and there is no Australian options available and no one in the academy who is ready yet, what choice does a team have? Personally would prefer an experienced defender like Nuno who can come on and close a game off or if Souprayen or Trewin pick up a knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 7 minutes ago, Zanty said: I mean I don't really mind personally, if you need a backup defender and there is no Australian options available and no one in the academy who is ready yet, what choice does a team have? Personally would prefer an experienced defender like Nuno who can come on and close a game off or if Souprayen or Trewin pick up a knock. If only we could close a game off... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 (edited) https://x.com/ForeverMelbCity/status/1798530521150185908 Â Â Edited June 6 by Zanty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 6 Author Report Share Posted June 6 1 minute ago, Zanty said: https://x.com/ForeverMelbCity/status/1798530521150185908 I hope that gets confirmed by City, although they have already said he's leaving and have thanked him for his services. And on that note I cannot imagine why the decisions and announcements already made would be reversed. It would be a major about-face for the club and I just can't see that happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 59 minutes ago, jw1739 said: And on that note I cannot imagine why the decisions and announcements already made would be reversed. It would be a major about-face for the club and I just can't see that happening. Happens all the time around the world, look at Arsenal and Odegaard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Mathew Millar got released by Macarthur, I wouldn't mind seeing him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 4 hours ago, moops said: Mathew Millar got released by Macarthur, I wouldn't mind seeing him here. He was once part of the squad back in 2015. And he is the other person caught up in the betting scandal although not charged. Plus he is getting on. So, its a no for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, NewConvert said: He was once part of the squad back in 2015. And he is the other person caught up in the betting scandal although not charged. Plus he is getting on. So, its a no for me. He is only 27, if he wasn't implicated in the betting scandal he would be definitely worth a look. But not now unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 4 hours ago, NewConvert said: He was once part of the squad back in 2015. And he is the other person caught up in the betting scandal although not charged. Plus he is getting on. So, its a no for me. To me it taints anyone from that Macarthur squad. I'd be cautious about any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 4 hours ago, NewConvert said: He was once part of the squad back in 2015. And he is the other person caught up in the betting scandal although not charged. Plus he is getting on. So, its a no for me. I didn't think he was, but you are correct, hopefully he wasn't involved as I liked him as a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 11 Author Report Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, moops said: I didn't think he was, but you are correct, hopefully he wasn't involved as I liked him as a player. So did I 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: To me it taints anyone from that Macarthur squad. I'd be cautious about any of them. I think it taints the whole season TBH. In this case APL is in an invidious position. As I've pointed out, if that match is declared null and void, the end of season table changes, and therefore so should the "finals" matches. We don't know - and of course are not intended to know - how widespread match-fixing was. If it was Macarthur only, then why target them unless the people running the show already knew they had a bad egg on their books? APL may have taken plenty of missteps, but they certainly didn't need this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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