Jay Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 In Wikipedia Daniel De Silva's current team is Melbourne City FC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_De_Silva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, Jay said: In Wikipedia Daniel De Silva's current team is Melbourne City FC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_De_Silva Wikipedia is a secondary or tertiary source of information. As far as I'm concerned no-one is a Melbourne City player unless confirmed as such by the club itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 De Silva has been signed for ages, one of the worst kept secrets in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Bulut is a free agent Bulut Kerem Bulut , secondary striker for Us 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Afif Adam said: Bulut is a free agent Bulut Kerem Bulut , secondary striker for Us i was thinking more along the Brisbane Roar - Dads Army recruitment strategy and getting Scott McDonald. Also would fit with our sponspors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Missing_Moy said: i was thinking more along the Brisbane Roar - Dads Army recruitment strategy and getting Scott McDonald. Also would fit with our sponspors! Redeem a Big Mac if city wins, Â but wait if McDonald scores and city wins you get double the Big Mac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/de-silva-melbourne-city-move-imminent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Surely if he signs for Manchester we'll be caught by the "Caceres Rule" and he won't be able to play for us next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Surely if he signs for Manchester we'll be caught by the "Caceres Rule" and he won't be able to play for us next season? No i dont think so, because he's been released from CCM as opposed to bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, bt50 said: No i dont think so, because he's been released from CCM as opposed to bought. Exactly. His contract was terminated because of a clause. So he is a free agent and therefore free to move to any club. If he signed with Manchester though, then he could be loaned to us because the rule is a player can be loaned after a period of time has lapsed, which is 'the earlier of: the end of the term remaining on the player's contract with their immediately preceding A-League club, or once two A-League registration periods have passed from the date of their transfer overseas.' So that would be the first limb, which would effectively be zero, no? Edited May 29, 2018 by Harrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, Harrison said: Exactly. His contract was terminated because of a clause. So he is a free agent and therefore free to move to any club. If he signed with Manchester though, then he could be loaned to us because the rule is a player can be loaned after a period of time has lapsed, which is 'the earlier of: the end of the term remaining on the player's contract with their immediately preceding A-League club, or once two A-League registration periods have passed from the date of their transfer overseas.' So that would be the first limb, which would effectively be zero, no? @Harrison Whereabouts are these rules spelled out in black and white? I'd like to keep a reference copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @Harrison Whereabouts are these rules spelled out in black and white? I'd like to keep a reference copy. Lowry's diary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 These rules that you talk about      ... FFA's think tank in action below ....      2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 2 hours ago, haz said: Lowry's diary After much searching I found this - https://www.ffa.com.au/governance/statutes-and-regulations and clicked on the appropriate document...it's dated 2013. Typical fucking FFA. It really is an incompetent organisation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Mark Rudan coach of Phoenix? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Who would’ve thought... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Who would’ve thought... EAD Victory  1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Wish the club could work out an arrangement where we drop Budz and pick up George. Definitely worth a marquee spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Malik's and Bozanic's contract's expire on the 1st. I'm surprised that there hasn't been to much talk about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 George is overrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 We won't announce visa names until August. Maybe we should have (again) separated topics for domestic players. We have shed considerable number of players, traditionally. It's going to be interesting where we'll find better ones. Let's pretend not knowing, it's not Adelaide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 This is just about the low point time for this thread every off-season. Clearly there's no urgency on the part of Malik or Bozanic to re-sign for us, nor us to re-sign either of them even assuming we want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 37 minutes ago, jw1739 said: This is just about the low point time for this thread every off-season. Clearly there's no urgency on the part of Malik or Bozanic to re-sign for us, nor us to re-sign either of them even assuming we want to. Dont worry JW we just need to make our own rumor again, will need to be someone different since Iniesta is out of the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 19 minutes ago, haz said: Dont worry JW we just need to make our own rumor again, will need to be someone different since Iniesta is out of the equation. @haz I'm not worried at all. My feeling is that Joyce drives a hard bargain. He will have decided what a particular player is worth and he won't go above that. My gut feeling is that we will see a fairly young squad with a number of key older players. I could be completely wrong of course...it's not unknown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @haz I'm not worried at all. My feeling is that Joyce drives a hard bargain. He will have decided what a particular player is worth and he won't go above that. My gut feeling is that we will see a fairly young squad with a number of key older players. I could be completely wrong of course...it's not unknown! I just want to start a rumor so all the dodgy "Transfer Sources" pick it up in the media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I think you are right Jw. If rumours of de diva and  Wales are accurate it we be like mar wood implied. The a league as a vehicle to value add to young players to recoup finances and build an inexpensive squad. Arzani and Atkinson will also be there and I have a feeling Joyce is set to unveil a few more of the scholarship players this season.  So there will be a large u22 component. If they make another say 10 million from 10 players then the clubs fundamental business plan is working. I know that we can lose our overall competitiveness for titles with this approach early on but if a young squad can stay together and learn from the older players they will soon be in a place where they could make a tilt at a toilet seat or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 This is where it gets wrongly. The club is a full time business. It shouldn't shutdown City just lags behind the most successful clubs in keeping and filling the full roster, as much as possible. We are famous for releasing domestic players. But that resource pool is very shallow and limited. Playing with only youth isn't happening. I'm annual member (even over off-season) whose mship is about to be renewed. In the same time, the rest of the club structures are having long holiday.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Rostyn Griffiths coming back to Australia. What's everyone's opinion if we went after him? Also considering Malik hasn't signed a contract extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Rostyn Griffiths coming back to Australia. What's everyone's opinion if we went after him? Also considering Malik hasn't signed a contract extension. Would give our midfield more balance if Malik goes IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 12 hours ago, haz said: George is overrated It's the A-league. He is a super star here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Rostyn Griffiths coming back to Australia. What's everyone's opinion if we went after him? Also considering Malik hasn't signed a contract extension. My concern with him would be that he seems to head off to Asia at any opportunity, he was captain at Perth and still up and left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 43 minutes ago, neio said: My concern with him would be that he seems to head off to Asia at any opportunity, he was captain at Perth and still up and left I dont think Perth as a club are the bastions of security and professionalism... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Alas, the quality of this forum continues to spiral downwards... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I would have Griffiths in a heart beat. As a number 6 he is perfect. We could probably fit him in the cap and he'd give us leadership and experience straight away. I think he is wanting to return to Australia but for how long?  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post n i k o Posted May 31, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Alas, the quality of this forum continues to spiral downwards... The transition of quality content on this forum from season end to preseason is bang on lol... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 All speculation. We're not confirmed as having signed anyone so far, and neither is there any word on Malik and Bozanic. The Budzinski situation is absurd unless we either play him or find him another club that he's happy with. Going into next season with a visa marquee that the manager seems reluctant to play is ridiculous management. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: All speculation. Well...this is the Transfer Talk, Rumours and Speculation thread.  3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) On 31/05/2018 at 11:31 AM, n i k o said: The transition of quality content on this forum from season end to preseason is bang on lol... After you posted Simpsons content.... Â Â Edited May 29, 2022 by haz 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputin Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Who's the talent scout that found budzinski? First thing the club needs to do is sack this guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Rasputin said: Who's the talent scout that found budzinski? First thing the club needs to do is sack this guy. We need to give that JVS scout guy a raise for finding Bort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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