Nate Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I am hoping he becomes MelbCity's Roy Krishna. A player rfom a "fringe" country that becomes important to the team. Safuwan "The Singaporean Krishna" Baharudin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Safuwan the Singaporean Mifsud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 If he's the Singaporean Mifsud hopefully that means that he won't spend too much time off-side! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Pretty solid transfer window. The club will go into the 2nd half of the season (14 more games) with:  - A new marquee striker in Josh Kennedy - Jack Clisby, who can play either CB or LB - Safuwan Baharudin, who can play either CB or RB - a fully fit Robert Koren who can play 90 minutes   The club have pretty much addressed every position, except GK, that I thought needed strengthening: striker, LB, RB, CB.  And the club only had to release Kalmar to strengthen the team as much as it has.   The signing of Franjic on loan, if it happens, would be an absolute coup (it would almost certainly mean the release of 1 player as well, maybe Williams). Although I reckon if there wasn't a good chance that Franjic would sign up with Melbourne City after the half season had ended, then perhaps the loan signing of Franjic could be questioned, especially because it's not clear when Kennedy will be able to play 90 minutes and Williams could come in handy til then.   So all up a strong January transfer window, and there's still a few days to go. Edited January 29, 2015 by Murfy1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I don't totally agree with that point about Williams being the one to be released. I think the writing may be on the wall that Germano might be the one to be released seeing as he didn't play overseas and isn't being mentioned in the squad at all for Sunday. And it would make sense to remove Germano who has been filling the right back positon and replacing him with a right back in Franjic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I don't totally agree with that point about Williams being the one to be released. I think the writing may be on the wall that Germano might be the one to be released seeing as he didn't play overseas and isn't being mentioned in the squad at all for Sunday. And it would make sense to remove Germano who has been filling the right back positon and replacing him with a right back in Franjic. Germano has generally been a midfielder though when he was playing with us though. He only was playing RB due to the fact we had litualy no one else. If he wasn't so injury prone i would release williams before him but germano has had more then enough chances. FWIW anyway, i don't think we're going to sign Franjic, this new blokes can play both CB and RB plus the hoff, we now have more then anough choice for that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 That's correct but Germano has basically zero chance of playing in the midfield. And considering he has been playing right back for the youth team means his position is cemented. So that's my reasoning behind him being the one they may be trying to move on, if there's any truth to the Franjic rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Wouldn't we be better off releasing someone like murdocca than a Williams who can come on and score and provide back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I don't totally agree with that point about Williams being the one to be released. I think the writing may be on the wall that Germano might be the one to be released seeing as he didn't play overseas and isn't being mentioned in the squad at all for Sunday. And it would make sense to remove Germano who has been filling the right back positon and replacing him with a right back in Franjic. The speculation on Williams comes from the SST tweet that he (Williams) had asked City for permission to seek other opportunities and that that permission had been granted. I don't think that there's been anything else of substance, unless I've missed it. Murf would know!! Â Like others I'd rather release Germano in preference at this particular point in time, but am still of the view that ultimately both Williams and Dugandzic should go as well if an opportunity arises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Â Like others I'd rather release Germano in preference at this particular point in time, but am still of the view that ultimately both Williams and Dugandzic should go as well if an opportunity arises. Â Welease Woger! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lc86JUAwwg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hedaik Posted January 30, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 massive gamble, will either pay off, or be a complete dud. looking forward to see what he has to offer Agreed, will either be good,bad or average imo 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015  massive gamble, will either pay off, or be a complete dud. looking forward to see what he has to offer Agreed, will either be good,bad or average imo  I wouldn't be so sure 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 massive gamble, will either pay off, or be a complete dud. looking forward to see what he has to offer Agreed, will either be good,bad or average imo Beware of splinters on that fence mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) given that past reports have indicated we have had little to no wiggle room from a salary cap perspective, i think the transfer window deals have been ok. Â two new defenders (one with some a league experience and both are reasonably young) into a defensive line severely under staffed. Â Â considering where the club has been performance wise the last 18 months, i think the club has had an uphill battle trying to move on some of the existing players in a salary capped league - something that has really really hamstrung us as we can't just release the player since any payout is included in our salary cap payments. we have to hope for a mutual termination. Â as such (like it or loathe it), we had to find other clubs willing to sign players who were, to avoid being too subtle, part of a rather shite team performance last year (how else can you explain finishing last?). Â and you can't do too much given that no one other than Kalmar ultimately wanted to move (or else they would have). Â you just have to suck it up. Â that said, i went in with a hope that the club would do more since they off loaded Nick Kalmar so early and somewhat expectantly. Â hence, i thought that maybe the club could have helped find one or two of the more expensive 'backups' a new home. Â so again, i think we have done ok - nothing spectacular. Â Â of course though, the proof is in the pudding. Â i wont be getting to excited until i see both the new players start. til then there is no real way to gauge how well we have truly done. Edited January 30, 2015 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Â I don't totally agree with that point about Williams being the one to be released. I think the writing may be on the wall that Germano might be the one to be released seeing as he didn't play overseas and isn't being mentioned in the squad at all for Sunday. And it would make sense to remove Germano who has been filling the right back positon and replacing him with a right back in Franjic. The speculation on Williams comes from the SST tweet that he (Williams) had asked City for permission to seek other opportunities and that that permission had been granted. I don't think that there's been anything else of substance, unless I've missed it. Murf would know!! Â Like others I'd rather release Germano in preference at this particular point in time, but am still of the view that ultimately both Williams and Dugandzic should go as well if an opportunity arises. Â Â Yeah right now the speculation regarding Williams is solely a SST story. Â It could be pointed out that Williams was dropped from the starting lineup in the Newcastle match, and in both of the UAE friendlies, and that might be a sign that Williams is on the outer at the club. But apart from SST there's no explicit claim or proof that Williams is set to leave the club. Â Â It may not be Williams, but I've just got an inkling that Kalmar won't be the only player to be released from Melbourne City before the season is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Daniel Mullen released from Western Sydney Wanderers. Â http://www.a-league.com.au/article/mullen-exits-wanderers/1p3fkk9p874zi1j5rkktwkhum6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 NO ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Daniel Mullen released from Western Sydney Wanderers. Â http://www.a-league.com.au/article/mullen-exits-wanderers/1p3fkk9p874zi1j5rkktwkhum6 wasn't he suposed to be going to the jets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) The new signings sound great, hopefully they perform to expectation, but it's a change from what we are used to so it's great anyway. Edited January 30, 2015 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Daniel Mullen released from Western Sydney Wanderers.http://www.a-league.com.au/article/mullen-exits-wanderers/1p3fkk9p874zi1j5rkktwkhum6wasn't he suposed to be going to the jets That's what I thought. With all the news outta Newcastle last few weeks not surprised tho Edit: Mullen to Newcastle now confirmed http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/31/newcastle-jets-confirms-mullen-signing Edited January 31, 2015 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Never really watched the kid play but Kwabena Appiah has been released by WSW. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/31/appiah-departs-wanderers-after-contract-termination Kid has pace and was at the club for two and a half years. wondering if he'd be another golgol mebrahtu / would be a decent signing (if there is any interest of course), and why he left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 There is one more signing to be announced. Announcement being held back to make more impact, but this week. Â Don't know any further details on who and when. Â Source: sponsors were told at yesterday's match v. Western Sydney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Assuming Thursday 10am again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 There is one more signing to be announced. Announcement being held back to make more impact, but this week. Â Don't know any further details on who and when. Â Source: sponsors were told at yesterday's match v. Western Sydney. Â Coupled by a release of Ramsey by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 There is one more signing to be announced. Announcement being held back to make more impact, but this week. Don't know any further details on who and when. Source: sponsors were told at yesterday's match v. Western Sydney.sounds like its a bit of a coup then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronAV11 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Could it be the goalkeeper that was seen in a city shirt in Abu Dhabi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Could it be the goalkeeper that was seen in a city shirt in Abu Dhabi? Not unless we are going to release an existing visa player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 There is one more signing to be announced. Announcement being held back to make more impact, but this week. Don't know any further details on who and when. Source: sponsors were told at yesterday's match v. Western Sydney. sounds like its a bit of a coup then Some one at my local club was talking about city signing a guy from Lyon or had played for Lyon. I thought he had it wrong as he didn't really know too much about it. Maybe he was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLLYWOOD Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 This came up on FB last week. Could hold some merit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 We needed to sign a striker more urgently then another keeper IMO. Â Tando is a solid keeper without being fantastic who could at least get us to the end of the season. But can we really rely on Kennedy to stay injury free for the rest of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 We needed to sign a striker more urgently then another keeper IMO. Â Tando is a solid keeper without being fantastic who could at least get us to the end of the season. But can we really rely on Kennedy to stay injury free for the rest of the season? I read between the lines of van 't Schip's presser that Tando will not be playing for several weeks. But yes, we need that striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hear what your saying regarding another striker. But if we had a quality keeper then yesterday was a 2:0 convincing win without Kennedy. If rumours play out and Germano is released and we sign a new Visa keeper then we will be a totally different side. Wait for Thursday 10am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronAV11 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I doubt it would be an Australian keeper so I think Germano will be released and we will have a visa gk, possibly the one seen in Abu Dhabi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 i assume noone tracked down the identity of that keeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Well hopefully it is a keeper.We have shown we can score goals. If we can stop conceding then we don't need to score as many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 There is one more signing to be announced. Announcement being held back to make more impact, but this week. Don't know any further details on who and when. Source: sponsors were told at yesterday's match v. Western Sydney.sounds like its a bit of a coup then Some one at my local club was talking about city signing a guy from Lyon or had played for Lyon. I thought he had it wrong as he didn't really know too much about it. Maybe he was right no you miss heard him. "Played for the LionS" (Preston) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Brisbane Lions. We've signed Fev to play up forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 How come some A League clubs were able to get rid of players in January and also do good business, but not us.  We've could have done with another goal keeper and replacing some others who are performing well below current A League level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 How come some A League clubs were able to get rid of players in January and also do good business, but not us.  We've could have done with another goal keeper and replacing some others who are performing well below current A League level. I would suggest that the players other league clubs released had something to offer other clubs. Just as we think Jack Clisby has something to offer us (already proven I'd say).  The players we would like to unload are deadwood - either injury prone (Germano), at the end of their career (Wielaert), or simply below the standard required by other clubs (Hoffman, Ramsay, Redmayne, Velaphi). What A-League coach in their right mind would want any of these players?  That's why we're stuck with these players until the end of their contracts. And why various commentators criticise our recruiting and re-signing performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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