malloy Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I'd missed this from back in June. https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sport/football/article/2021/06/10/league-ready-unleash-david-beckham-rule This even mentions two additional players per club. I do wish that APL would get a website up and running. Fans need something to keep their interest. This is a huge change if true. I must have misremembered it as being three additional players as this is the article that I originally saw. But it does make me wonder whether these two spots (which my interpretation was that those spots would have their own cap) have been scrapped in favour of a designated player with essentially uncapped wages. If those two spots have been scrapped, maybe the rationale was to allow one spot to try and encourage teams to bring in bigger names to spark more interest in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: I'd missed this from back in June. https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sport/football/article/2021/06/10/league-ready-unleash-david-beckham-rule This even mentions two additional players per club. I do wish that APL would get a website up and running. Fans need something to keep their interest. This is a huge change if true. Mariners CEO said there would only be one new Marquee slot, unless we now have 3 marquees, 2 can be whatever the clubs want but the third needs to fit a certain criteria and then we also have the 2 new designated player slots? if this is the case then I believe Max Meyer could actually be viable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Zanty said: Mariners CEO said there would only be one new Marquee slot, unless we now have 3 marquees, 2 can be whatever the clubs want but the third needs to fit a certain criteria and then we also have the 2 new designated player slots? if this is the case then I believe Max Meyer could actually be viable We don't know whether it's 0, 1 or 2 yet. That's where I think football continues to shoot itself in the foot. How are we supposed to find out - by osmosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, jw1739 said: We don't know whether it's 0, 1 or 2 yet. That's where I think football continues to shoot itself in the foot. How are we supposed to find out - by osmosis? Hopefully the A-league release the new salary cap rules on their website soon as it still has the old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, Zanty said: Hopefully the A-league release the new salary cap rules on their website soon as it still has the old ones Hopefully APL will actually have a website soon... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 W League signings keep tricking me thinking yea we announced someone. If we sign just one gun midfielder are squad is set IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: W League signings keep tricking me thinking yea we announced someone. If we sign just one gun midfielder are squad is set IMO I just ignore the emails now. Just waiting for @kingofhearts' mystery player to emerge from quarantine and the visa backlog at the Department of Home Affairs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Missing_Moy said: W League signings keep tricking me thinking yea we announced someone. If we sign just one gun midfielder are squad is set IMO Agree that’s all Aleague squad need is a midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Max Meyer signed for a Turkish club 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 @kingofhearts Where are we at with your predicted signing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @kingofhearts Where are we at with your predicted signing? I've heard nothing else so far, will let the forum know when I've heard more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, kingofhearts said: I've heard nothing else so far, will let the forum know when I've heard more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 hours ago, CityBoyz said: Max Meyer signed for a Turkish club He must be in Australian quarantine in Istanbul. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 I am really hoping for a signing announcement soon, or any sort of announcement, I am guessing the kits will be released in the next few weeks unless FIFA 22 leaks it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Leckie was that significant signing. With overall situation there is no reason to spend a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Was listening to the Asian Game podcast (was great for qualifier previews btw), and they mentioned that Mooy is struggling for game time and should seek out a loan. I’m sure he’d be more likely to head back to Scotland to ensure he can still make NT duty but would love to see us bring him home after the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Deluka said: Was listening to the Asian Game podcast (was great for qualifier previews btw), and they mentioned that Mooy is struggling for game time and should seek out a loan. I’m sure he’d be more likely to head back to Scotland to ensure he can still make NT duty but would love to see us bring him home after the World Cup. He hasn't played for Shanghai Port since 16th May. His contract runs until 31st July 2023 by which time he'll be almost 33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Imtellingyou said: Leckie was that significant signing. With overall situation there is no reason to spend a lot. True, but we still have to improve and replace people who have left. We still don't have a direct replacement for Luna announced yet and I wouldn't mind a backup left back, unless we go with someone from the academy 2 hours ago, Deluka said: Was listening to the Asian Game podcast (was great for qualifier previews btw), and they mentioned that Mooy is struggling for game time and should seek out a loan. I’m sure he’d be more likely to head back to Scotland to ensure he can still make NT duty but would love to see us bring him home after the World Cup. Won't he have to wait till Jan to join a team in Scotland now? By the time that comes around the Chinese Super League will have started again. Lets say he did get a loan move to Australia would his wage be outside the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) @Zanty The short answer to your question is that wages paid to loan-in players are inside the cap unless the player is deemed a marquee (or now, I suppose, a "designated player"). Edited September 5, 2021 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Le Hack Posted September 8, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Signed up for my and my son's membership again today. Membership guy confirmed an international midfielder is to be announced soon. Didn't confirm he was German, just said interesting how the rumour mill goes around 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Le Hack said: Signed up for my and my son's membership again today. Membership guy confirmed an international midfielder is to be announced soon. Didn't confirm he was German, just said interesting how the rumour mill goes around Thursday 10am Thanks Off to transfermarket we go for free agent midfielders. Edited September 8, 2021 by CityBoyz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Le Hack said: Signed up for my and my son's membership again today. Membership guy confirmed an international midfielder is to be announced soon. Didn't confirm he was German, just said interesting how the rumour mill goes around Shit, I'd better issue a new version of the squad quick smart then... 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Le Hack said: Signed up for my and my son's membership again today. Membership guy confirmed an international midfielder is to be announced soon. Didn't confirm he was German, just said interesting how the rumour mill goes around Did you straight up just ask the guy if there were new signings soon? Very Bold I must say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Zanty said: Very Bold I must say Mooy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jovan said: Mooy!!! Imagine the scenes... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Jovan said: Mooy!!! Wouldn't be International unless it was meant to mislead, my guess is Thomas Eisfeld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Zanty said: Wouldn't be International unless it was meant to mislead, my guess is Thomas Eisfeld. Doesn't seem to have the best injury record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Zanty said: Did you straight up just ask the guy if there were new signings soon? Very Bold I must say No just chatting and he goes 'You'll be excited to know we have an international signing coming on' so I said I'd heard it was a German midfielder. He said yeah right position but not German but exciting. Then I said to replace Luna and he confirmed. We then had a chat about Luna where he confirmed was being paid big bucks to go to Kerala and it was his last opportunity at a big pay check as he's just turned 30. City wanted to keep him because as he said he was a quality person but didn't stand in his way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 The most amazing thing about this thread is that @kingofheartsbottom of a beer glass musing was actually taken seriously! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 57 minutes ago, Shahanga said: The most amazing thing about this thread is that @kingofheartsbottom of a beer glass musing was actually taken seriously! KOH's prediction isn't wrong....yet. As JW pointed out, he didn't say he was German, rather he was of German heritage (or something to that effect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Le Hack said: No just chatting and he goes 'You'll be excited to know we have an international signing coming on' so I said I'd heard it was a German midfielder. He said yeah right position but not German but exciting. Then I said to replace Luna and he confirmed. We then had a chat about Luna where he confirmed was being paid big bucks to go to Kerala and it was his last opportunity at a big pay check as he's just turned 30. City wanted to keep him because as he said he was a quality person but didn't stand in his way. Ben Arfa or Nasri and we go undefeated this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 17/08/2021 at 10:07 PM, kingofhearts said: I am hearing he is of German descent, he's played in the Bundesliga once or twice, and has a sick YouTube montage. Get excited guys! This is what he actually posted. And "German descent" is pretty broad, as we can see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:People_of_German_descent. Not only that, he might still be able to claim German nationality, or be a dual national, or a national of another country who has played in the Bundesliga. Of whom there is a comprehensive list on Wikipedia but it is so long that the signing will be announced before you've got time to deduce anything from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 https://www.a-league.com.au/news/groundbreaking-deal-drive-professional-leagues Collective Bargaining Agreement confirmed “the introduction of up to two 'Designated Players' allowing clubs to invest between $300,000 and $600,000 in players whose salaries will be excluded from the A-League Salary Cap, while maintaining other exemptions such as Marquee Players;” so way I see it 2 unlimited marquees and 2 DP between 300-600k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: https://www.a-league.com.au/news/groundbreaking-deal-drive-professional-leagues Collective Bargaining Agreement confirmed “the introduction of up to two 'Designated Players' allowing clubs to invest between $300,000 and $600,000 in players whose salaries will be excluded from the A-League Salary Cap, while maintaining other exemptions such as Marquee Players;” so way I see it 2 unlimited marquees and 2 DP between 300-600k Come home Arron Mooy come home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 51 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: https://www.a-league.com.au/news/groundbreaking-deal-drive-professional-leagues Collective Bargaining Agreement confirmed “the introduction of up to two 'Designated Players' allowing clubs to invest between $300,000 and $600,000 in players whose salaries will be excluded from the A-League Salary Cap, while maintaining other exemptions such as Marquee Players;” so way I see it 2 unlimited marquees and 2 DP between 300-600k The wording isn't clear as to whether that's "$300,000 - $600,000" each or whether that's for the two of them (if there are two). As it is, IMO it's the latter. In the end though, the clubs are the employers, and they've got to be prepared to pay those kinds of wages. I would think not all will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The wording isn't clear as to whether that's "$300,000 - $600,000" each or whether that's for the two of them (if there are two). As it is, IMO it's the latter. In the end though, the clubs are the employers, and they've got to be prepared to pay those kinds of wages. I would think not all will be. It’s 300-600 each per player. So max 600k per player. And the other 2 are unlimited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: It’s 300-600 each per player. So max 600k per player. And the other 2 are unlimited @CityBoyzTks. That must be buried in the actual agreement somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @CityBoyzTks. That must be buried in the actual agreement somewhere. I would say Nabbout would be one of the 300-600k players imo. And Leckie + Maclaren are the unlimited but that’s just a guess leaving us 1 spot to fill in the 300-600k bracket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: I would say Nabbout would be one of the 300-600k players imo. And Leckie + Maclaren are the unlimited but that’s just a guess leaving us 1 spot to fill in the 300-600k bracket It would make sense that our new signing is in that designated player spot but still a chance he could fit in the cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: I would say Nabbout would be one of the 300-600k players imo. And Leckie + Maclaren are the unlimited but that’s just a guess leaving us 1 spot to fill in the 300-600k bracket The only one we know for sure is JMac. If the newbie is really "exciting" then my guess would be that he is the second marquee. From my perspective I hope he's a bit more of a "bums on seats" player than the others. But really it doesn't matter. They'll fit where they'll fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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