Deluka Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 That line up is formidable at this level, would love to see how this team stacks up in Asia, I really hope we get the opportunity to! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 54 minutes ago, Deluka said: That line up is formidable at this level, would love to see how this team stacks up in Asia, I really hope we get the opportunity to! If we're playing in Asia do we not need at least one non-Australian Asian Fed player? Got to be good enough to play in the ACL games. So that would presumably the one missing piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, fensaddler said: If we're playing in Asia do we not need at least one non-Australian Asian Fed player? Got to be good enough to play in the ACL games. So that would presumably the one missing piece? No we dont NEED one. You can only take three foreigners in, plus one more that is Asian confed if you have one. There's no obligation to have one or play one though. As it stands we don't need to leave anyone out as we are only utilising three foreign spots. Should we sign another, unless its an asian we will be required to omit someone from the ACL squad. *All assuming we arent disqualified after the last ACL withdrawal, but im confident this wont be the case given the circumstances. Edited September 20, 2021 by bt50 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 hours ago, bt50 said: Pinched from Twitter, but squad as it stands. Looks pretty good to me tbh. we still have another midfielder on the way apparently, I wonder if it will be a more defensive minded player? This team needs a solid experienced 6 IMO for balance unless we were to trust O'Neill but he is not a traditional 6 imo. We could also go with Griffiths but he is quite injury prone now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: If we're playing in Asia do we not need at least one non-Australian Asian Fed player? Got to be good enough to play in the ACL games. So that would presumably the one missing piece? The ACL 2022 Group Stage is in April and will be in Centralized Hubs, hopefully by then Quarantine restrictions are a bit more relaxed like planned and we can compete without major interruption, The difference this year is there is no deadline the season has to finish by so I am a bit more optimistic about us competing in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zanty said: we still have another midfielder on the way apparently, I wonder if it will be a more defensive minded player? This team needs a solid experienced 6 IMO for balance unless we were to trust O'Neill but he is not a traditional 6 imo. We could also go with Griffiths but he is quite injury prone now Oneill proved he was more than competent when he returned last season imo, and Griff was also very good in the role. I prob see Rostyn as more of a CB tbh, but i think Oneill, Griff and Gomulka are quite adequate as a three 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 hours ago, bt50 said: Pinched from Twitter, but squad as it stands. Looks pretty good to me tbh. IMO a top-class squad. Unless something goes terribly wrong such as a spate of injuries we look almost unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, jw1739 said: IMO a top-class squad. Unless something goes terribly wrong such as a spate of injuries we look almost unbeatable. We will chalk up some pretty hefty wins against the weaker teams and definitely be very competitive all season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, bt50 said: Oneill proved he was more than competent when he returned last season imo, and Griff was also very good in the role. I prob see Rostyn as more of a CB tbh, but i think Oneill, Griff and Gomulka are quite adequate as a three True, any update on this midfielder of German descent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Forever City said: Does Pucciarelli have German heritage??? @kingofhearts He caught a train through Germany when he was a kid. green line to @kingofhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Ribery is still in Serie A. How many more years before fit for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: We will chalk up some pretty hefty wins against the weaker teams and definitely be very competitive all season!! I just look at the substitutes...Cola, who set up the first goal in the GF, Galloway , who scored the sealing goal in the GF, and Tilio, who scored a ripper against Argentina at the World Cup...does any other A-League club have a line-up like this? 1 minute ago, Shahanga said: He caught a train through Germany when he was a kid. green line to @kingofhearts Pale green only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I just look at the substitutes...Cola, who set up the first goal in the GF, Galloway , who scored the sealing goal in the GF, and Tilio, who scored a ripper against Argentina at the World Cup...does any other A-League club have a line-up like this? There is substantial talent and depth there. We've built on a winning squad, and made relatively modest changes. Our starting squad will have a lot of continuity from last season and the players will already know each other and the system. Our two big new signings look on paper to be upgrades on the much loved players they replaced. The weakness will be complacency. We cannot enter next season believing we are too good to lose, and that we don't have to try. There are teams in the league who will definitely be better than last season, and good as last season was, I'd expect the standard to lift again. As champions everyone will want to knock us off and they will raise their game. Victory won't concede 6 and 7 this season, much as we might wish it. If we're up for it, our squad is good enough, but from the pitch to the top of the stand, we're going to need to be up for it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Zanty said: we still have another midfielder on the way apparently, I wonder if it will be a more defensive minded player? This team needs a solid experienced 6 IMO for balance unless we were to trust O'Neill but he is not a traditional 6 imo. We could also go with Griffiths but he is quite injury prone now O'Neill is definitely a capable 6 and performed to a really high standard in that position when he was able to get onto the pitch. I think he's better suited there as the anchor than as the box-to-box type that Metcalfe is anyway, as he reads the play well, can hit a sweet long ball and is tough as nails in the tackle. Griff was also having his best season with us prior to injury and if fit, he's a more than capable stop-gap solution both in that CDM position and as a centre back if needed. I think the squad's perfect atm and should we sign anyone else, personally it's a bonus as far as I'm concerned. Edited September 20, 2021 by Nate 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 So basically we have replaced Noone with Leckie and Luna with Pucciarelli so hopefully both as good but probably better. Big bonus gives us a visa spot still available, I'm hoping they hold off and only use it in January if we cop massive injury/form issues. As with last season we've done our business early and now have time to work. Couldn't ask for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jovan said: So basically we have replaced Noone with Leckie and Luna with Pucciarelli so hopefully both as good but probably better. Big bonus gives us a visa spot still available, I'm hoping they hold off and only use it in January if we cop massive injury/form issues. As with last season we've done our business early and now have time to work. Couldn't ask for more. Have 2 visa spots up our sleeve which is handy squad is done. Like these comments from Petrillo “We took our time in making this choice, not only were we looking for these attributes, we also want a player with the ability and desire to work hard in and out of possession, which is a vital for the way we play football.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Nate said: O'Neill is definitely a capable 6 and performed to a high really high standard in that position when he was able to get onto the pitch. I think he's better suited there as the anchor than as the box-to-box type that Metcalfe is anyway, as he reads the play well, can hit a sweet long ball and is tough as nails in the tackle. Griff was also having his best season with us prior to injury and if fit, he's a more than capable stop-gap solution both in that CDM position and as a centre back if needed We need to tweak our approach this season. Sides will be familiar with our style and setup to exploit it. We aren't that much better that we can play the same way regardless of the opponent. I'd rather us sign less visa players but spend more on better quality players whilst using more of our local academy players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 55 minutes ago, Jovan said: So basically we have replaced Noone with Leckie and Luna with Pucciarelli so hopefully both as good but probably better. Big bonus gives us a visa spot still available, I'm hoping they hold off and only use it in January if we cop massive injury/form issues. As with last season we've done our business early and now have time to work. Couldn't ask for more. Our Japanse player and Benny left, I take Ben got replaced with this NPL player? Don’t we need one Asian player for ACL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Don’t we need one Asian player for ACL? It’s not compulsory to have an Asian player. It’s 3+1 rule so we have 3 visas signed right now. Would be handy to have an Asian player but shouldn’t get one just for the sake of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 39 minutes ago, belaguttman said: We need to tweak our approach this season. Sides will be familiar with our style and setup to exploit it. We aren't that much better that we can play the same way regardless of the opponent. I'd rather us sign less visa players but spend more on better quality players whilst using more of our local academy players No doubt evolution is important in any sport but our system is based on fundamentals or principles that will always make a football team relatively competitive, provided that we’ve got quality players that suit the system. What concerns me is not that we’re sticking to our philosophy (or improving it incrementally) but that others will catch up to us. But whilst we’ve got the resources to find, attract and develop good players (both first team and academy), I think it will always be a case of us setting the bar for others to reach. It’s taken a while but we’re there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Our Japanse player and Benny left, I take Ben got replaced with this NPL player? Don’t we need one Asian player for ACL? True, I was basically looking at locked in starting players. 3 minutes ago, Harrison said: No doubt evolution is important in any sport but our system is based on fundamentals or principles that will always make a football team relatively competitive, provided that we’ve got quality players that suit the system. What concerns me is not that we’re sticking to our philosophy (or improving it incrementally) but that others will catch up to us. But whilst we’ve got the resources to find, attract and develop good players (both first team and academy), I think it will always be a case of us setting the bar for others to reach. It’s taken a while but we’re there. Agree, do what works, but do it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, belaguttman said: We need to tweak our approach this season. Sides will be familiar with our style and setup to exploit it. We aren't that much better that we can play the same way regardless of the opponent. I'd rather us sign less visa players but spend more on better quality players whilst using more of our local academy players IMO you're off the target there @belaguttman. We have just 3 visa players at the moment. We are allowed 5. I think if you look through the squad you can't complain that we are short on Australian players. We have three full Academy products in Atkinson, Metcalfe and Colakovski, several more who spent some time in the Academy, and we also have 7 current Academy players on Scholarships. 3 minutes ago, Jovan said: True, I was basically looking at locked in starting players. Agree, do what works, but do it better. Well said there, PK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Harrison said: No doubt evolution is important in any sport but our system is based on fundamentals or principles that will always make a football team relatively competitive, provided that we’ve got quality players that suit the system. What concerns me is not that we’re sticking to our philosophy (or improving it incrementally) but that others will catch up to us. But whilst we’ve got the resources to find, attract and develop good players (both first team and academy), I think it will always be a case of us setting the bar for others to reach. It’s taken a while but we’re there. With our Italian you know have the flexibility to play with 2 upfront, false nine and a proper nine. Behind you can have a diamond shape midfield of Leckie, Nabbout on the sides with Metcalf or Berenguer with Aiden as DM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Been awesome to have only a few ins and outs hopefully we don’t lose any players before the season. Need maybe one more versatile defensive player IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) So Partaluu is avaialble according to A League Hub having left Bengaluru FC in India. Bengaluru FC and Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu have parted ways by mutual consent. [ @bengalurufc ] Any body else think he could be a decent Defensive mid CB backup option? he re tweeted and commented on one of his goal memories from 2014 City posted on twitter Do we have room or is he affordable?  Edited September 22, 2021 by citymad shit spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, citymad said: So Partaluu is avaialble according to A League Hub having left Bengaluru FC in India. Bengaluru FC and Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu have parted ways by mutual consent. [ @bengalurufc ] Any body else think he could be a decent Defensive mid CB backup option? he re tweeted and commented on one of his goal memories from 2014 City posted on twitter Do we have room or is he affordable? Personally I think we’ve moved on. We already have O’Neill, Griffiths and Gomulka in the position. The first two are clearly better options. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, citymad said: So Partaluu is avaialble according to A League Hub having left Bengaluru FC in India. Bengaluru FC and Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu have parted ways by mutual consent. [ @bengalurufc ] Any body else think he could be a decent Defensive mid CB backup option? he re tweeted and commented on one of his goal memories from 2014 City posted on twitter Do we have room or is he affordable?  Imo think he will stay in India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Need a bit of fullback cover before DM cover imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Nearly my favourite city goal of all time.. that Paartulu winner at the death against victory.. fkn lost my shit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Imo he was never a very good dm. His best asset as a player is that he was a very dangerous threat aerially, but i dont think he was anywhere near good enough at breaking down play and passing to surpass either of ONeill or Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, DukeVader said: Nearly my favourite city goal of all time.. that Paartulu winner at the death against victory.. fkn lost my shit What a moment that was! The whole of the southern end went birko. A great time to be alive! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Imo he was never a very good dm. His best asset as a player is that he was a very dangerous threat aerially, but i dont think he was anywhere near good enough at breaking down play and passing to surpass either of ONeill or Griff 100000% lad. I recall back then calling him a sieve and I'm sure he would only have gone further backwards since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartizan Cityzen Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 22/09/2021 at 7:08 PM, Shahanga said: Personally I think we’ve moved on. We already have O’Neill, Griffiths and Gomulka in the position. The first two are clearly better options. We still have Lesiotis on scholarship too don't we? We're stacked for #6s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 10 hours ago, Heartizan Cityzen said: We still have Lesiotis on scholarship too don't we? We're stacked for #6s Yes. I don't no why, but people seem to be forgetting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: Yes. I don't no why, but people seem to be forgetting him. Probably because he came back with a pretty low profile and didn't really play much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Do we think that City are going to bring in any new men's signing or do we think we are done now? I feel like we have a few players we need to re-sign still like Colakovski, Metcalfe and Atkinson but I have a feeling Metcalfe and Atkinson might be off to europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Now that Atkinson is supposedly leaving, should we bring in a new right back in Jan or rely on a youth player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Zanty said: Now that Atkinson is supposedly leaving, should we bring in a new right back in Jan or rely on a youth player? We have Galloway but bringing a backup would be needed cause we don’t have LB cover as well.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Sydney attempted to sign mooy on loan supposedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 57 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: We have Galloway but bringing a backup would be needed cause we don’t have LB cover as well.  Galloway is good but if he gets injured then we are screwed and the fullback is such an important position in our style of play. I think we should take advantage of our +1 AFC player for the ACL and bring in someone from japan or korea in fullback, their seasons just ended so I assume there is lots of free agents as city rarely go out and buy players 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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