haz Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Krishna for Barbarouses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I think we can find someone better than Barbarouses from somewhere around the world Just throwing a random name out there but Raul Meireles is out of contract at his Turkish club, would be keen to make an enquiry on him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Signing barbarouses would be a real kick in the stomach to victory. He's only a season or 2 away from not taking up a visa spot isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Barbarouses is the most overrated player in the league. Very one-dimentional. He's fast and that's about it. The amount of times he gets the ball in acres of space on the wing, sprints for 20 yards and then turns himself into a dead-end is unbelievable. Maybe if he wasn't a Victory player I would consider it, but he is, so I would not take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 We don't have a right winger. Unless there is another right winger then he's is what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matinclattenberg1 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 We need a right winger atm. He's a proven right winger, defenders would have to worry about 4 attackers instead of three. just because he is from victory doesn't mean we shouldn't have a crack at signing him. Victory won the league on basis of having a good front four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 55 minutes ago, Matinclattenberg1 said: We need a right winger atm. He's a proven right winger, defenders would have to worry about 4 attackers instead of three. just because he is from victory doesn't mean we shouldn't have a crack at signing him. Victory won the league on basis of having a good front four. We all agree we need a right winger, but there is better than Kosta Barbarouses out there. What's the point of having 63838 scouts if we're just going to pick a guy who I could pick watching our cross town rivals on a Saturday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Barbarouses is the type of winger we need, direct and with a good burst of pace. But he's way too hot or cold for my liking, If we're signing him as a VISA player he needs to be more consistent. Would rather CFG find another hidden gem like Fornaroli or Novillo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 What would people think if Demichelis was offered by CFG on a 2 year deal, under the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, biancorosso7 said: What would people think if Demichelis was offered by CFG on a 2 year deal, under the cap? Under the cap? Absolutely. Probably not as marquee though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 16 minutes ago, biancorosso7 said: What would people think if Demichelis was offered by CFG on a 2 year deal, under the cap? Only on the proviso he doesn't play consecutive games, misses matches due to general soreness or whiplash and then at some point has a calf injury. Then and only then it's a yes from me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Isn't he being courted by River Plate? At 35 I would say "no" anyway. We need to learn from our experiences, not repeat the same mistakes over and over again with players 30 and over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 1 hour ago, biancorosso7 said: What would people think if Demichelis was offered by CFG on a 2 year deal, under the cap? would be hughes all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 whatever happened to Ange's claim that the January transfer window would bring the biggest name that the A League had seen ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 1 minute ago, japiedog said: whatever happened to Ange's claim that the January transfer window would bring the biggest name that the A League had seen ??? We did, his name's Caceras lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Will Germano be re-signed when he becomes an Aus Citizen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 43 minutes ago, fiji19 said: Will Germano be re-signed when he becomes an Aus Citizen? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 4 hours ago, biancorosso7 said: What would people think if Demichelis was offered by CFG on a 2 year deal, under the cap? A good defender in his day and specifically brought from Malaga by Pellegrini. Good positioning and reading of the game but slow for the EPL and needs to be paired with a quick CB. A better version of Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, belaguttman said: A good defender in his day and specifically brought from Malaga by Pellegrini. Good positioning and reading of the game but slow for the EPL and needs to be paired with a quick CB. A better version of Hughes. he was signed when mancini was manager, i thought... could be wrong nope you're right Edited February 8, 2016 by Tonyboozeadams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 12 minutes ago, Tonyboozeadams said: he was signed when mancini was manager, i thought... could be wrong nope you're right Yep, from Wiki. He was playing for Malaga in the match I saw them play against Bielsa's Athletic Bilboa Quote In late December 2010 Demichelis agreed to a deal with Spanish club Málaga CF, initially until the end of the 2010–11 season, with the Malagueños retaining the option to extend the contract for a further two seasons.[9][10] He rejoined former River Plate manager Manuel Pellegrini, and made his La Liga debut on 8 January 2011, scoring in a 1–1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao.[11] During his first four months with Málaga, Demichelis was sent off twice, but also started in all the matches he was available, being essential – as another January 2011 signee, Júlio Baptista – as the club eventually avoided relegation. On 22 August 2012 he scored the club's first-ever UEFA Champions Leaguegoal, netting the opener in the 2–0 playoff home win against Panathinaikos FC (also the aggregate score).[12] On 11 July 2013, Demichelis signed for Atlético Madrid on a one-year contract, after his link with Málaga expired.[13] In December he started legal action against the latter over "non-payments", relating to "€400,000 of unpaid wages as well as bonuses".[14] Manchester City[edit] On 1 September 2013, Demichelis joined former Málaga boss Pellegrini and signed with Manchester City, penning a two-year contract for a reported £4.2 million. He had been with Atlético for less than two months, and had yet to make an appearance.[15] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 If we are going to have visa players under the cap they must be under 30. I note that Fornaroli and Novillo fit that definition as well as many other players across the A-League but most importantly they are delivering. I am done with hiring older players that seem to be continually injured. I will make an exception for marquee and guest but only if they merit these terms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Quote Tony Pignata @tpignata9 1h1 hour ago Thanks for all the tweets but the @ALeague window is shut. A player can only be signed if he was a free agent before Feb 2. I had thought the rule was any free agents could be signed but Sydney FC CEO says otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Deeming said: I had thought the rule was any free agents could be signed but Sydney FC CEO says otherwise I always thought this was the case but didn't we sign Wilkinson after the second. (No idea when paperwork was lodged though.) A guest player can be signed I believe as they don't have to he registered. Either way it's possible to sign Cahill if we could get him to sign! Edited February 16, 2016 by Jozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 A free agent can be signed at any time provided he was released by his previous club before the end of the previous transfer window. Pignata is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hello, Tim Cahill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 7 hours ago, jw1739 said: A free agent can be signed at any time provided he was released by his previous club before the end of the previous transfer window. Pignata is correct. Do you understand why that Wellington deal (Jones?) fell over @jw1739 ? im finding all these subtle rule variations hard to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) No way we should take Cahill when Bruno is on fire and will command a marquee deal Edited February 16, 2016 by Dylan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 11 minutes ago, Dylan said: No way we should take Cahill when Bruno is on fire and will command a marquee deal We could only sign Cahill as a guest so you wouldn't need to worry about taking the marquee spot we've presumably left for Bruno. How you'd fit the two in the same starting eleven is the real question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 24 minutes ago, Jozzy said: We could only sign Cahill as a guest so you wouldn't need to worry about taking the marquee spot we've presumably left for Bruno. How you'd fit the two in the same starting eleven is the real question. Cahill in Fitzy's spot on the wing for mine. Novillo / Bruno / Cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, JC22 said: Cahill in Fitzy's spot on the wing for mine. Novillo / Bruno / Cahill Cahill is anything but a winger my friend. We'd have to work out a way to play with two strikers or play Cahill behind Bruno, pushing Caceres and Mooy deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 1 hour ago, JC22 said: Cahill in Fitzy's spot on the wing for mine. Novillo / Bruno / Cahill No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: Do you understand why that Wellington deal (Jones?) fell over @jw1739 ? im finding all these subtle rule variations hard to follow. My reading of it is that it took place after the transfer window of the receiving football administration (NZF) had closed. Had Jones been released before 2nd February he would have been a free agent and it could have happened irrespective of the window, but he was still registered in England at the NZF deadline. IMO the argument is exactly the same as for Cahill. He was released in China after our window closed so he cannot come here as a free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 15 minutes ago, jw1739 said: My reading of it is that it took place after the transfer window of the receiving football administration (NZF) had closed. Had Jones been released before 2nd February he would have been a free agent and it could have happened irrespective of the window, but he was still registered in England at the NZF deadline. IMO the argument is exactly the same as for Cahill. He was released in China after our window closed so he cannot come here as a free agent. Correct, however both would be eligible as a guest player. its then up to FFA to decide if the player fits the bill as a guest, which in Cahills case would be yes, and Jones no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 41 minutes ago, jw1739 said: My reading of it is that it took place after the transfer window of the receiving football administration (NZF) had closed. Had Jones been released before 2nd February he would have been a free agent and it could have happened irrespective of the window, but he was still registered in England at the NZF deadline. IMO the argument is exactly the same as for Cahill. He was released in China after our window closed so he cannot come here as a free agent. Guest stint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Can someone please clarify something for me: I know that the Australian Marquee spot was changed to the "Domestic" Marquee spot (before it became the second marquee spot), which allowed New Zealanders (aka Shane Smeltz) to be signed by an Australian club and not take up the "International Marquee" spot. My question is, do NZ players definitely take up a VISA spot in the A-League? In the ACL they do, fine...but in the A-League too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 20 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Can someone please clarify something for me: I know that the Australian Marquee spot was changed to the "Domestic" Marquee spot (before it became the second marquee spot), which allowed New Zealanders (aka Shane Smeltz) to be signed by an Australian club and not take up the "International Marquee" spot. My question is, do NZ players definitely take up a VISA spot in the A-League? In the ACL they do, fine...but in the A-League too? My understanding is they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Can someone please clarify something for me: I know that the Australian Marquee spot was changed to the "Domestic" Marquee spot (before it became the second marquee spot), which allowed New Zealanders (aka Shane Smeltz) to be signed by an Australian club and not take up the "International Marquee" spot. My question is, do NZ players definitely take up a VISA spot in the A-League? In the ACL they do, fine...but in the A-League too? In general, NZ players take up a visa place when playing for the Australian clubs in the A-League. They do not take up a visa place for Wellington (but Australian players do). The determining factor is citizenship**. Shane Smeltz holds dual citizenship (NZ and Aus). My understanding is that he therefore does not take up a visa place for the Australian clubs in the A-League. **Edit: ...There are a couple of other clauses on qualification as "Australian" - intention to acquire citizenship, or permanent resident who undertakes to represent Aus if selected. Edited February 17, 2016 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: They do not take up a visa place for Wellington (but Australian players do). Not true, Australian players don't take up a visa spot for Wellington. Hence there is an unfair advantage for Wellington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Is Barbarouses a visa player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Tesla said: Not true, Australian players don't take up a visa spot for Wellington. Hence there is an unfair advantage for Wellington. Edit: Apologies. You are correct. I misread "New Zealand or Australia" in the relevant clause. Edited February 17, 2016 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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