Chris p Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 30 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: I think they would struggle to keep up shirt sales to be honest. Ive never been a fan of names on the back of shirts, to me its like your supporting one person. This is so true!!! Garuccio was serviceable at left back and only going to get better. dumb dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 40 minutes ago, Chris p said: Garuccio was serviceable at left back and only going to get better. dumb dumb Garuccio was a fucking terrible left back and was a serviceable winger at best. This isn't FIFA, players don't just naturally get better because they're young. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 That was quick. Gooch signing confirmed by Adelaide - two year contract.http://www.a-league.com.au/article/adelaide-united-sign-ben-garuccio-from-melbourne-city/mtwodpco5t9b193zkw2w7sol7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, jw1739 said: That was quick. Gooch signing confirmed by Adelaide - two year contract.http://www.a-league.com.au/article/adelaide-united-sign-ben-garuccio-from-melbourne-city/mtwodpco5t9b193zkw2w7sol7 So we should be expecting Tarek Ulrich news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 1 hour ago, AntiScum said: I think next on the departure plane would be Retre & Kuzmanoski depending on who they could replace them with I would think Retre is the new (improved) Trifiro. A squaddie who is on low wages, who can come in and play a role if required. Frankly I'd be shocked if we released him prior to the season starting, you can't fill out an A League squad without these types of players. As to Kuzi, buggered if i know what will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Austin released by the Mariners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Austin released by the Mariners. Off to Victory with Pain going the other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Would be extremely shocked and rather disappointed if Retre was released. He signed a new two year deal in January so I don't see it happening, but regardless I think he has improved considerably and is better than both Mauk and Garuccio. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 27 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: Would be extremely shocked and rather disappointed if Retre was released. He signed a new two year deal in January so I don't see it happening, but regardless I think he has improved considerably and is better than both Mauk and Garuccio. I dunno mate maybe we can find a 38 yr old replacement from the Indian stars league. Just think of the experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Mitch Austin for Connor Pain??? Fold CCM. Disgraceful club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 45 minutes ago, Melburnian said: Mitch Austin for Connor Pain??? Fold CCM. Disgraceful club. Apparently they should be given the same chance to win the league as us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 still finding it hard to believe cfg would give cahill 3m yet be stingycunts with tuna and only offer him 700k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Garuccio was a prime example of JVS' demented obsession with playing wingers as fullbacks. Garuccio even said to the media that he preferred to play as a winger. But still, JVS persisted in playing him at LB, and this natural LW played more than 90% of his minutes at Melbourne City as a LB. All in all, I'd say Garuccio was a solid contributor, who was very hard-working. For a young player especially (no older than 20 during his time at Melb City), he did a solid job playing out of position so much. And I reckon if Garuccio plays as a winger at Adelaide (which is more than likely), he'll develop into a talented A-League winger as he gets into his mid-20s (maybe even next season he'll show what he could've done for us if he regularly plays as a LW). One positive from this departure is that it could lend further credence to the Cahill to Melbourne City idea. Cahill would undoubtedly be a massive signing for the club, and a risk-free signing with only upside if he's our third marquee. With Cahill signing I'd say the team looks set to play 2 strikers up front (Fornaroli and Cahill, and maybe Gameiro in the mix), which would make wingers like Garuccio (and arguably Novillo) surplus to requirements for the club. Anyway hopefully by around next week the club can start building, and announce some recruitment for next season. It would be good if the whole squad can pretty much be ready to go when pre-season training starts soon. Edited June 16, 2016 by Murfy1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 11 hours ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Off to Victory with Pain going the other way Really disappointed in that. Austin was fantastic last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 19 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Really disappointed in that. Austin was fantastic last season. Austin is rubbish glad we didn't get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, JC22 said: Austin is rubbish glad we didn't get him. We will have to agree to disagree. 5 goals with that NPL side playing in the A League. Will kill it at the tards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Assuming Mooy and Novillo leave and Brattan, Cahill and Caceres are on board that leaves us with 6 spots and 3 visas I believe. Would love an Elrich, 3 good visas and then compliment with 2 aussie squaddies. Would leave us with Elrich and Franjic full backs, Chapman or Malik next to hopefully a Visa CB. Then I'd say 2 midfield visas to go with Brattan, Caceres, Melling and potentially Cahill, Bruno, Kamau, Gameiro and Fitzgerald with the ability to play up front and wide. Reckon the squad is in decent shape and providing we perfect the Visa signings (and somehow punt JVS) we should be looking good. Edited June 16, 2016 by MHFCRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 11 hours ago, Thrillhouse said: still finding it hard to believe cfg would give cahill 3m yet be stingycunts with tuna and only offer him 700k I`ve been told they are trying to keep Bruno under the cap with future promises. He does have another year left on his contract so it could come back to bite us on the bum and he walks at the end of his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, JC22 said: Austin is rubbish glad we didn't get him. +1. Rutger Worm was a better crosser of the ball than Austin is. All he has in his favour is raw speed and a powerful shot that usually ends up way off target. Would take Novillo or try to find another one like him any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, billyheart said: +1. Rutger Worm was a better crosser of the ball than Austin is. All he has in his favour is raw speed and a powerful shot that usually ends up way off target. Would take Novillo or try to find another one like him any day. Speed, shots and bad crosses... they found their replacement for the New Zealander Bar-bar-uses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 12 hours ago, Thrillhouse said: still finding it hard to believe cfg would give cahill 3m yet be stingycunts with tuna and only offer him 700k I'm sure I'll keep seeing variations on this, but: 1. If Cahill comes to City, we won't be paying his full salary, so we won't be giving him 3m 2. Bruno's salary is a footballing matter, Cahill is part footballer part marketing so you'd expect it to be higher because he brings something to the club Bruno doesn't Also all these figures are unconfirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Kinnibari said: I'm sure I'll keep seeing variations on this, but: 1. If Cahill comes to City, we won't be paying his full salary, so we won't be giving him 3m 2. Bruno's salary is a footballing matter, Cahill is part footballer part marketing so you'd expect it to be higher because he brings something to the club Bruno doesn't Also all these figures are unconfirmed. In addition if the various reports are true - and let's face it so far the "assistant coach with EPL experience" has not materialised - the guest player concession is for one season only whilst the marquee offer to Bruno is three years. These days until anything is confirmed by the club I take it with a grain of salt. Edited June 17, 2016 by jw1739 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 21 minutes ago, jw1739 said: In addition if the various reports are true - and let's face it so far the "assistant coach with EPL experience" has not materialised - the guest player concession is for one season only whilst the marquee offer to Bruno is three years. These days until anything is confirmed by the club I take it with a grain of salt. I think you can take the "assistant coach with EPL experience" as a hint to whats going on and a change of plans. Valkanis would be the best assistant to help someone settle in as he knows the league extremely well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, AntiScum said: I think you can take the "assistant coach with EPL experience" as a hint to whats going on and a change of plans. Valkanis would be the best assistant to help someone settle in as he knows the league extremely well. Nope. I think it's you including the rest of us that have got no hint of what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, AntiScum said: I`ve been told they are trying to keep Bruno under the cap with future promises. He does have another year left on his contract so it could come back to bite us on the bum and he walks at the end of his contract. If you've heard it I expect the exact opposite to happen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: If you've heard it I expect the exact opposite to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 33 minutes ago, Jovan said: Nope. I think it's you including the rest of us that have got no hint of what's going on. If a coach comes out and says his building a team for the future then all of a sudden comes out a week later and says this is his last season why the hell would a club keep a coach who wont be around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, AntiScum said: If a coach comes out and says his building a team for the future then all of a sudden comes out a week later and says this is his last season why the hell would a club keep a coach who wont be around? This is were I agree. It makes no sense. But that still doesn't mean it's going to happen. All I know is from past decisions CFG are pretty hit and miss and the way things appear JVS will be around for another season and Gombau is just a fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Jovan said: This is were I agree. It makes no sense. But that still doesn't mean it's going to happen. All I know is from past decisions CFG are pretty hit and miss and the way things appear JVS will be around for another season and Gombau is just a fantasy. Exactly hence i get told things and if they dont come off my source is unreliable. Things change daily within the club I`ve been told shit i havnt posted because it seems abit far fetched. My source is adamant JVS wont be there come pre season so i guess well see what happens come pre season. Gombau on the other hand could be fantasy but he wasnt bought into the CFG family for no reason. Legalities usually hold up alot of things ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 14 hours ago, Thrillhouse said: still finding it hard to believe cfg would give cahill 3m yet be stingycunts with tuna and only offer him 700k Ha+. Pot. Kettle. Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, AntiScum said: If a coach comes out and says his building a team for the future then all of a sudden comes out a week later and says this is his last season why the hell would a club keep a coach who wont be around? You've gotta stop trying to understand our clubs decision making. Ie not replacing Koren last year. You'll be a lot better off for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 minute ago, JC22 said: Ie not replacing Koren last year. This decision made sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 You want the manager to stay, you don't want him to stay. You want good high profile players, you don't want them. You want to the club to splash money around. You don't want to be labeled money bags . You can't win. Keep doing what you're doing CFG. Make the headlines and let the rest get their information from those articles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Heard from a few people (not even close to reliable sources), that John Terry could be this "big-name" marquee. I hope that isn't the case because we need a midfielder who can hit at least 15 assists next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) 15 minutes ago, haz said: Heard from a few people (not even close to reliable sources), that John Terry could be this "big-name" marquee. I hope that isn't the case because we need a midfielder who can hit at least 15 assists next season .... as opposed to hitting on the wives of 15 team mates. He's re-signed for Chelsea anyway Edited June 17, 2016 by belaguttman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 20 minutes ago, belaguttman said: .... as opposed to hitting on the wives of 15 team mates. He's re-signed for Chelsea anyway Good, I was hoping there was no sizzle to that rumour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Any chance the other marquee could be Frank Lampard? Having a tough time in NYC and said he wouldn't of minded coming here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 54 minutes ago, DukeVader said: Any chance the other marquee could be Frank Lampard? Having a tough time in NYC and said he wouldn't of minded coming here Think this is the most likely outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 24 minutes ago, marn11 said: Think this is the most likely outcome. Yes, we prefer mid-30s marquees who have spent most of the season out with injury so he's just the sort of player we are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 20 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Yes, we prefer mid-30s marquees who have spent most of the season out with injury so he's just the sort of player we are looking for Not saying I'm happy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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