heart_fan10 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 exactly, Covic won the ACL when he was 39 and is still one of the best keepers in the league.i doubt he would be costing us very much tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 He's a goalkeeper mateYeah, but it's not Samaras though is it..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I understand everyone has their opinions, but hey, why dont we see how he goes before we judge? He's definitely proven himself, his fit, and he'll help improve Tando through coaching.. I for one am definitely excited! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 He could be a useful signing. I'm less concerned about his age that I would be of he were an outfield player however i just hope that he has the commitment given that he had decided to retire. This is where we need  a really good man manager in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 It is a very strange signing and one that has a whiff of "Oh yeah, I saw him on tellly in the premier league. Lets sign him"I will not judge until he has played but its certainly not a signing that is getting me pumped for the start of season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 "that's come directly from one of the top 4 leagues?"Kewell came out of a one year break directly after the Victards.didn't read that part. Thought you meant anyone that has played epl. Ignore me, carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 In before he tears his hamstring or calf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 In before he tears his hamstring or calf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 In before you post a third time 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Has anybody ever considered he will be brought as back up for the first year and as a goalkeeper coach further on. Do we have one at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Has anybody ever considered he will be brought as back up for the first year and as a goalkeeper coach further on. Do we have one at the moment?There is no way a Visa keeper is brought in solely as a back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) If we have signed him as a backup then that is seriously stupid- even more stupid than signing him as first choice...Surely he is signed as a number one.. I mean hell, why have the Former Stoke # 3 keeper if you're not going to start him. Edited August 20, 2015 by tommac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigs 2 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Great signing! Are they selling goalie kits yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Has anybody ever considered he will be brought as back up for the first year and as a goalkeeper coach further on. Do we have one at the moment?why waste a visa spot then on a back up keeper?I was more then happy to go in with tando as our number 1 and maybe signing a youth keeper as a back-up. Instead, we waste a visa spot on a position we already have well coveredWhat a waste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Melbourne Football is reporting it's a 3 year deal. If true, it just seems a strange one. I'm sure he'll be a great player and perhaps more importantly, a great leader.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Melbourne Football is reporting it's a 3 year deal. If true, it just seems a strange one. I'm sure he'll be a great player and perhaps more importantly, a great leader.  This is what we need. Numerous times Davutovic made the point that the dressing room in city is too quiet and timid and then went on to say that this is probably part of the reasons there is no consistency with our preformances.*Tando is a good Keeper but he issnt someone who organized the defence or commanded the box  *He did say though that Melling is one who was loud and got around everyone and was one of those mongrels we need. Edited August 20, 2015 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Where are the young keepers? wheres the next Mat ryan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Interesting you mention that about the dressing room Dylan. I have noticed that a lot of our signings since CFG took over have been captains at one of their former clubs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Schwarzer was still playing premier league at 40 wasn't he? This could go alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Schwarzer was still playing premier league at 40 wasn't he? This could go alright. "Was still playing" being the most important part of that sentence. He hadnt retired Edited August 20, 2015 by KSK_47 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I must say I'm surprised we were chasing this guy, but now that we've signed him I'm happy to sit back and see how he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Schwarzer was still playing premier league at 40 wasn't he? This could go alright. Brad Friedel was still quality til he retired at 43.Edit: Didn't see Ksk's post. Still, who knows what he's been up to. Besides riding a bicycle that is. Could be primed to play in a low quality league! Edited August 20, 2015 by Pete Heartspur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I don't think there's any doubting that he'll be a quality keeper for us, it's just a matter of whether his performances will warrant him holding a VISA slot.In the grand scheme of things, if all that's said about Germano is true and that he'll hold Aussie citizenship when his injury replacement contract concludes then we'll have:FornaroliKorenSorrensonGermanoHughesNovillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 "Was still playing" being the most important part of that sentence. He hadnt retiredDuring 09/10 season at the age of 37 Schwarzer played for Fulham 60 times (PL, FA cup & Europa) compared to Sorensen's total 55 appearances for Stoke over the past 5 seasons. Age 34-39. So Apples and oranges there. Thomas made a fantastic back up keeper for me at Bayern Munich on Fifa08 though! Interested to see whats on offer for him, surely a 39 y.o Dane who's spent the best part of the past 15 years in England isn't coming half way around the world with his family for a footballing challenge or to win silverware. Especially for salary cap monies. There would have to be some sort of lucrative coaching or admin role on offer with CFG.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 During 09/10 season at the age of 37 Schwarzer played for Fulham 60 times (PL, FA cup & Europa) compared to Sorensen's total 55 appearances for Stoke over the past 5 seasons. Age 34-39. So Apples and oranges there. Thomas made a fantastic back up keeper for me at Bayern Munich on Fifa08 though! Interested to see whats on offer for him, surely a 39 y.o Dane who's spent the best part of the past 15 years in England isn't coming half way around the world with his family for a footballing challenge or to win silverware. Especially for salary cap monies. There would have to be some sort of lucrative coaching or admin role on offer with CFG.  True. But if it was for an admin or coaching role surely we dont need to pull him out of retirement and use up a visa spot. Couldn't we just give him an admin job.Either way it just seems like a weird signing to me. If it works out well then great. But iif t is yet another gamble signing that doesnt come good i want heads to roll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 True. But if it was for an admin or coaching role surely we dont need to pull him out of retirement and use up a visa spot. Couldn't we just give him an admin job.Either way it just seems like a weird signing to me. If it works out well then great. But iif t is yet another gamble signing that doesnt come good i want heads to rolllol, this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Melbourne City have reportedly signed veteran Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen on a two-year deal.  Sorensen has been linked to a move to City for weeks but Danish newspaper BT says a deal has been reached with the A-League club and an announcement is imminent.The 39-year-old has been a fixture of the English Premier League since moving to Sunderland in 1998, spending five years with the Black Cats before moving to Aston Villa and then most recently Stoke City.While relegated to a back-up role with Stoke over the last three seasons, City clearly believes Sorensen's ageing body can withstand the rigours of the A-League having signed him for two years.Melbourne City already have the maximum of five imports on their books, but Jonatan Germano is on a short-term injury-replacement contract and it's understood he will be moved on to make room for the 101-cap Danish international.It's anticipated Sorensen will usurp Tando Velaphi, the only other gloveman currently on City's books, as the team's first-choice goalkeeper.Sorensen would become just the third import goalkeeper in A-League history, after Perth Glory's Milan Jovanic (2005/06) from Serbia and Wellington's Tony Warner (2011/12) from Trinidad & Tobago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yoof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Brad Friedel was still quality til he retired at 43.Edit: Didn't see Ksk's post. Still, who knows what he's been up to. Besides riding a bicycle that is. Could be primed to play in a low quality league! I don't get people comparing him to other old keepers, because TS more or less hasn't played in 3 years! If we are doing comparisons why don't we compare him to the other 39 year old GKs? Oh, that's right 90% of them are retired - and so was TS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Â so is he backup for Tando? Glad we're not losing Germano... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 so is he backup for Tando? Glad we're not losing Germano...eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder how Tando feels about this signing...just when he thought he had finally nailed down a No.1 spot, he gets relegated to the bench by a geriatric! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder how Tando feels about this signing...just when he thought he had finally nailed down a No.1 spot, he gets relegated to the bench by a geriatric!Obviously not too bad seeing as how he resigned for two more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder how Tando feels about this signing...just when he thought he had finally nailed down a No.1 spot, he gets relegated to the bench by a geriatric!I think Tando knows he is always going to be a perennial number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 eh? I meant Sorensen, is Sorensen going to play backup, given that he hasn't played for 3 years? Is he meant to mentor Tando? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder how Tando feels about this signing...just when he thought he had finally nailed down a No.1 spot, he gets relegated to the bench by a geriatric!No professional footballer ever has a guarantee of a starting place in the side, and I'd be very surprised if Tando was that naive. My guess is that his own re-signing was delayed while the Sorensen signing was finalised and possibly even the relationship between the two GKs discussed with him.By the way, I think those saying that Sorensen had retired are mistaken. He told Stoke that he was leaving when his contract expired, and arranged his ride across the U.S. I recall seeing him asked (on Twitter I think) whether he might return to the Danish League, and his reply was along the lines that "anything is possible." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited)  I don't get people comparing him to other old keepers, because TS more or less hasn't played in 3 years! If we are doing comparisons why don't we compare him to the other 39 year old GKs? Oh, that's right 90% of them are retired - and so was TS!!He was still back-up at Stoke last season, and not that I'm an expert or anything, but I hardly doubt a Premier League team would offer him a contract if he wasn't at least at a certain standard. That standard most likely being of a higher level to that of the A-League.I get people's hesitation at using a visa spot on a goalkeeper, but i think it's highly unlikely he'll be shit. Unless he gets injured of course, then he'll be shit. Edited August 21, 2015 by Pete Heartspur 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Whatever Sorensen is like he'll be a step up from Redmayne, even on a bad day. He won't clap either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Whatever Sorensen is like he'll be a step up from Redmayne, even on a bad day. He won't clap either.He might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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