CityBoyz Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 This would be a decent window GK Young CB Sainsbury LB Elder, Behich or Gersbach CM Ugarkovic CM Arslan (Visa) CM Antonis CM D’Arigo CM Visa 8 and AM / Aus AM ie Rogic or Mooy RW Visa or Arzani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: This would be a decent window GK Young CB Sainsbury LB Elder, Behich or Gersbach CM Ugarkovic CM Arslan (Visa) CM Antonis CM D’Arigo CM Visa 8 and AM / Aus AM ie Rogic or Mooy RW Visa or Arzani I reckon we will go for foreign players for CB, AM & RW, not a lot of aussies in those positions who are to the quality City need. Depending on if Flo gets citizenship might be able to get someone else in as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, Zanty said: I reckon we will go for foreign players for CB, AM & RW, not a lot of aussies in those positions who are to the quality City need. Depending on if Flo gets citizenship might be able to get someone else in as well IMO we should not keep Florin unless he's going to be a starter. Agree with you for CB, AM and RW. But I'm not sure that we would have the cap space to afford. Aren't all our extra-cap places taken? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: IMO we should not keep Florin unless he's going to be a starter. Agree with you for CB, AM and RW. But I'm not sure that we would have the cap space to afford. Aren't all our extra-cap places taken? 2 marquees slots are, I believe that Arslan will probably be a designated player so we likely have one more of those. We likely have a lot of cap space right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Zanty said: I reckon we will go for foreign players for CB, AM & RW, not a lot of aussies in those positions who are to the quality City need. Depending on if Flo gets citizenship might be able to get someone else in as well Just dreaming...Ashley Young from Aston Villa, despite his age, would be a nice right wing-back for a season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: Just dreaming...Ashley Young from Aston Villa, despite his age, would be a nice right wing-back for a season... Play him at left back I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw1739 Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 "Top four" ain't good enough Rado. Shows about as much ambition as "making finals." Has to be top 2 to guarantee AFC football again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, jw1739 said: "Top four" ain't good enough Rado. Shows about as much ambition as "making finals." Has to be top 2 to guarantee AFC football again. Are you able to post the entire comment he made in relation to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 @n i k o From Forever City twitter: https://twitter.com/ForeverMelbCity/status/1671074991499276288 “When you bring some new foreigners in, they bring some new qualities. There are some Socceroos players we have that are staying, there are a few young boys that we are going to promote, so it’s going to be exciting, we’re going to have good depth and quality, and I’m quite positive that we are going to challenge for a spot in the top four next season. “How far we can go, we’ll have to wait to see, but we’re going to make our supporters proud again. “The way we lost the grand final is still hurting. We had one bad at the office. We had a lot of good days.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: "Top four" ain't good enough Rado. Shows about as much ambition as "making finals." Has to be top 2 to guarantee AFC football again. Sounds like Melbourne Heart mentality. Weak sauce attitude like his weak sauce grand final appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Rado Vidosic on Lam and Van Der Venne departure “Thomas is a fantastic guy, and he did so well for us,” Vidosic said. “Richard’s wife was homesick and she didn’t want to stay here anymore. “They both contributed really well for us. Richard was a bit injured and it cost him some game time but in the middle part of the season, he really showed Australia what he’s capable of doing. “I think both of them wanted to stay because they enjoyed it enormously but it was a family decision more than their own decision.” Rado Vidosic on Florin Berenguer future Vidosic is keen for the out-of-contract 34-year-old playmaker to sign a new deal but he’s yet to give the club answer. “He needs to speak to his family because he’s been here for five years now” the City coach said. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/players-continue-to-depart-melbourne-city-following-aleague-grand-final-disaster/news-story/05b85f42d7ac7b55be6e4c9c942398f0 Edited June 20, 2023 by CityBoyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: "Top four" ain't good enough Rado. Shows about as much ambition as "making finals." Has to be top 2 to guarantee AFC football again. Don’t like Rado mentality that top 4 is a success that’s not even a bare minimum. That’s a very defeatist mentality that is not reflective on the backing of the club. Sounds too mellow and low ambition to be a head a coach at this club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, CityBoyz said: Don’t like Rado mentality that top 4 is a success that’s not even a bare minimum. That’s a very defeatist mentality that is not reflective on the backing of the club. Sounds too mellow and low ambition to be a head a coach at this club He displayed his fragility as a weak leader in the grand final embarrassment! Top 4 is a weak target with the squad we're likely to assemble... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I'm not convinced that resigning Berenguer or taking players ex-Victory is particularly ambitious either. We're probably going to be stifled by cap limitations, and, I suggest, by having most of our ex-cap places already tied up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 9 hours ago, CityBoyz said: Difficult to tell when he plays for such a shite team, but is he any good? Also hearing a rumour that Tilio has signed for Southampton, but nothing concrete yet so may be bollo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Difficult to tell when he plays for such a shite team, but is he any good? Also hearing a rumour that Tilio has signed for Southampton, but nothing concrete yet so may be bollo. The rumour emanates from none other than Matt Le Tissier. https://twitter.com/M1D3V/status/1671113937167978496 Edited June 21, 2023 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 hours ago, jw1739 said: @n i k o From Forever City twitter: https://twitter.com/ForeverMelbCity/status/1671074991499276288 “When you bring some new foreigners in, they bring some new qualities. There are some Socceroos players we have that are staying, there are a few young boys that we are going to promote, so it’s going to be exciting, we’re going to have good depth and quality, and I’m quite positive that we are going to challenge for a spot in the top four next season. “How far we can go, we’ll have to wait to see, but we’re going to make our supporters proud again. “The way we lost the grand final is still hurting. We had one bad at the office. We had a lot of good days.” Geez. I don't care what, that's just a negative approach no matter how you look at it especially from 3 seasons of finishing top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Difficult to tell when he plays for such a shite team, but is he any good? Also hearing a rumour that Tilio has signed for Southampton, but nothing concrete yet so may be bollo. Ask JMAC, he’s struggled against him 😛. He’s been one of their better players. This will be a like for like replacement for Lam. He’s already settled in with my only concern being age and speed. However I want us to do our own thing. Edited June 21, 2023 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The rumour emanates from none other than Matt Le Tissier. https://twitter.com/M1D3V/status/1671113937167978496 Given that bloke has entirely fucking gone off the deep end I'd probably avoid him. In for Samuel Souprayen apparently, 34 year old defender. Edited June 21, 2023 by Tommykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The rumour emanates from none other than Matt Le Tissier. https://twitter.com/M1D3V/status/1671113937167978496 It's do with Shane Warne, Matt (who quoted) just trying to join dots... Edited June 21, 2023 by HughJass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, HughJass said: It's do with Shane Warne, Matt (who quoted) just making it up It appears Tilio has been located in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr MO said: It appears Tilio has been located in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Tommykins said: In for Samuel Souprayen apparently, 34 year old defender The fact we are trying to sign Souprayen and Miranda makes little sense to me, 3 visa slots on centre backs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, Zanty said: The fact we are trying to sign Souprayen and Miranda makes little sense to me, 3 visa slots on centre backs? One or another unless Reis is leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mr MO said: One or another unless Reis is leaving Souprayen being a left footed centre back is interesting to me, can also play left back so maybe seen as versatile depth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 50 minutes ago, Zanty said: The fact we are trying to sign Souprayen and Miranda makes little sense to me, 3 visa slots on centre backs? I really hope that these rumours are only that - rumours. Otherwise, it just looks that we are floundering a bit with our recruiting. Nothing excites me with either Souprayen or Miranda. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Miranda should be done by the end of the week. WU were also interested https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2023-06-20/rodrick-miranda-perto-de-trocar-de-clube-mas-nao-de-cidade/992681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 hmmm looks like Miranda staying at Victory 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I hope Miranda stays at MV. We've got to show ambition - we've shown it with Arslan, and we need to continue it. Every player we sign doesn't have to come direct from Serie A - that would be an absurd expectation, but our signings need to reflect an ambitious intent. Manchester City wouldn't accept a top-7 finish in the EPL after winning several titles in a row, so neither should we accept a top-4 finish next season's A-League. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I hope Miranda stays at MV. We've got to show ambition - we've shown it with Arslan, and we need to continue it. Every player we sign doesn't have to come direct from Serie A - that would be an absurd expectation, but our signings need to reflect an ambitious intent. Manchester City wouldn't accept a top-7 finish in the EPL after winning several titles in a row, so neither should we accept a top-4 finish next season's A-League. Well the other rumour today was Samuel Souprayen which I find absurd considering his 35 in February. Signing Dads Army along with 40 year old Young 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Well the other rumour today was Samuel Souprayen which I find absurd considering his 35 in February. Signing Dads Army along with 40 year old Young Young is different as age doesn't really matter with GK's, Souprayen makes no sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Zanty said: Young is different as age doesn't really matter with GK's, Souprayen makes no sense Well, yes. But look how that philosophy worked out with Galekovic? Quite frankly, why spend on Young when we can use James Niewenhuizen? We've been grooming the latter for two seasons - do we really have no faith in him? Edited June 21, 2023 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Well, yes. But look how that philosophy worked out with Galekovic? Quite frankly, why spend on Young when we can use James Niewenhuizen? We've been grooming the latter for two seasons - do we really have no faith in him? Yep would have been happy with Niewenhuizen and Delianov combo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Yep would have been happy with Niewenhuizen and Delianov combo Vaguely interestingly, Will Sparrow kept his spot over Niewenhuizen this week and made some ripper saves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 For LB as Callum Elder has gone to derby should be going after either Behich or Gersbach imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 hours ago, Tommykins said: Vaguely interestingly, Will Sparrow kept his spot over Niewenhuizen this week and made some ripper saves. This is interesting indeed. I'll post this in the Youth sub-forum as well, but I just came across this - appears to be up-to-date: https://melbournecityfc.com.au/under-21s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: This is interesting indeed. I'll post this in the Youth sub-forum as well, but I just came across this - appears to be up-to-date: https://melbournecityfc.com.au/under-21s I'm assuming that this is the second tier youth squad, not the senior youth squad? One of the interesting hints in the recent interview with Rado was an explicit intent to bring through youth players as part of the senior squad rebuild. Fascinated to see who emerges, as we do have some fabulous talent already being seen in the national youth teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, fensaddler said: I'm assuming that this is the second tier youth squad, not the senior youth squad? One of the interesting hints in the recent interview with Rado was an explicit intent to bring through youth players as part of the senior squad rebuild. Fascinated to see who emerges, as we do have some fabulous talent already being seen in the national youth teams. @fensaddler Yes, this is the U-21 squad, and coaches, and they get promoted to the NPL2 team from time to time. I've listed both squads in the Youth Subforum, U-23 - NPL2 thread. One of the reasons that I joined up with Heart was their stated intent to develop youth, and I'm pretty sure many current City members want to see that continue. I know all of our Gang are (all former Heart members). Players such as Metcalfe, Atkinson, Cola, Bos, Jeremy Walker, and many more have been the crowd favourites. I know football is CFG's business, but it's more than that for the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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