neio Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Bony tried to move to French div 2 side, Le Havre but fell through. He has been training at league 2 club Newport County. Absolutely no idea why or how he doesn't have a club somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Tommykins said: The club doesn't really leak like it used to with respect to transfers, Davutovic et al. are about as likely to know as we are nowadays. the only current one that springs to mind that we all knew about was Maclaren but that still didn’t get finished till 10 minutes before transfer window closed due to his parent club and loan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Ben Arfa still a free agent since July last year, might be unrealistic but why not....especially with our french connection > Erick Edited January 13, 2020 by Afif Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: Ben Arfa still a free agent since July last year, might be unrealistic but why not....especially with our french connection > Erick That would be my ideal signing 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 U guys understand how much money Ben Arfa would want. He declined epl jobs because he said the wage was too low. Keep dreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Leroy George, Honda and Darren Fletcher would be good picks. Darren Fletcher was a gun player for Man U back in the day. He is 35 now but I feel as though he would be a great central mid for us which is what we also need. As for a winger both Honda and George are awesome players to have. At Victory, Honda managed 7 goals and 8 assists in 18 games. George managed 8 goals and 13 assists in 26 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 We would need to dip into the "Guest player" category to sign someone like this. I'm not even sure that that option remains and I can't even be bothered looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, jw1739 said: We would need to dip into the "Guest player" category to sign someone like this. I'm not even sure that that option remains and I can't even be bothered looking. Guest marquee Player is still there and available to be used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, jw1739 said: We would need to dip into the "Guest player" category to sign someone like this. I'm not even sure that that option remains and I can't even be bothered looking. Don’t blame you. We are so NOT going to sign a big name, big dollar recruit. If others wanted to do serious research look at Ligue 2 free agents. If you can stay awake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Is Carlton Cole available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, jw1739 said: We would need to dip into the "Guest player" category to sign someone like this. I'm not even sure that that option remains and I can't even be bothered looking. Don’t bother, they cost money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 So with city replying we must have our signing pretty much done whoever it is. Thursday 10 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Coming from out of left field I'm gonna suggest we'll sign a youngster from Man City on loan. I'm going with Ian Poveda, a left winger who can play anywhere across the frontline and is soon to turn 20 and has been capped at every level for England from U16 to U20, but only has 1 first team appearance. Rumoured to be heading to Leeds, but Melbourne in summer is a far nicer alternative. Edited January 13, 2020 by mus-28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 9 hours ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said: Leroy George, Honda and Darren Fletcher would be good picks. Darren Fletcher was a gun player for Man U back in the day. He is 35 now but I feel as though he would be a great central mid for us which is what we also need. As for a winger both Honda and George are awesome players to have. At Victory, Honda managed 7 goals and 8 assists in 18 games. George managed 8 goals and 13 assists in 26 games. No. Way too old and more than likely too injury prone and won't have the leg speed to keep up. 9 hours ago, jw1739 said: We would need to dip into the "Guest player" category to sign someone like this. I'm not even sure that that option remains and I can't even be bothered looking. Why would any club do this mid-season? If you are going to have a Gust Player then the club would want to take the advantage over a full season or two. 6 minutes ago, mus-28 said: Coming from out of left field I'm gonna suggest we'll sign a youngster from Man City on loan. I'm going with Ian Poveda, a left winger who can play anywhere across the frontline and is soon to turn 20 and has been capped at every level for England from U16 to U20, but only has 1 first team appearance. This is better. I would also look at the Serbian/Croatian leagues as they seem to adjust better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Signing a Manchester City player on loan? Do you know how much these young players are on? We wouldn't be able to get him under the cap, and therefore he would have to be a marquee. It was one of the things that CFG had intended to do when they bought Heart, but FFA stepped in and required all loan players to be under the cap - the so-called "Lampard Rule." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Now we're all just throwing names forward, I'll chuck a couple on my extensive transfermarkt research Madibo Maiga, played epl at West ham and scored a few goals. Still only 31 and can play anywhere across front 3 Fabio Coentrao, this is more a wish then anything, played at Real Madrid as a left back but would have the quality to play as a winger here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Romain Alessandrini. Would be quite the pick-up and suits us perfectly. Has good pedigree, can play either wing, is only 30 and speaks French. But most importantly, he’s terribly injury prone and will miss large chunks of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 There's a few decent out of contract MLS wingers/forwards floating around that would be decent signings like Brek Shea, Justin Meram, Quincy Amarikwa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I wouldn't be surprised if the club was super confident of getting Rojas, tweeted the announcement, got rejected and now they're desperate try to sign anyone. The only signing they'll manage now is some washed up bum in the danish 2nd divi or just some state 1 hack and have a "home grown talent caption". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Lasith Malinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, HeartFc said: I wouldn't be surprised if the club was super confident of getting Rojas, tweeted the announcement, got rejected and now they're desperate try to sign anyone. The only signing they'll manage now is some washed up bum in the danish 2nd divi or just some state 1 hack and have a "home grown talent caption". That’s it - if you have your house in order just announce the new player on the same day Cabrera leaves. What’s the hold up, ah perhaps Petrillo needs to have his picture taken with the player? 19 minutes ago, haz said: Lasith Malinga Very good option, definitely a better shooter than Noone, Berenguer and Wales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mr MO said: That’s it - if you have your house in order just announce the new player on the same day Cabrera leaves. What’s the hold up, ah perhaps Petrillo needs to have his picture taken with the player? I'd imagine being a salary capped league that every signing and their wages would need to be ticked off by league. We would have had to wait for Cabrera to be officially off our books before we could start that process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, neio said: I'd imagine being a salary capped league that every signing and their wages would need to be ticked off by league. We would have had to wait for Cabrera to be officially off our books before we could start that process And then you after all is agreed it’s got to be processed through the TMS which is the FIFA transfer matching system which can take time. Have to do all that before you can officially announce it. Not just signing a contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 My take on matter is that old mate Javier gave us little choice in the matter. “I’ve got an offer and I’m going” or similar. we've therefore released him and are scrambling for a replacement, but as we should all know by now, it ain’t easy in January. ”Castro like”: overweight, smokes cigars and loves baseball. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Shahanga said: ”Castro like”: overweight, smokes cigars and loves baseball. City is 'Fidel-ing' with us 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanz Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Yeah we ain’t signing anyone. Strap in for more lachie wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Don't count out Scott McDonald. He hasn't signed at Brisbane still and it would be a textbook City move after everyone's getting their hopes up over Rojas we sign a 36 year old back-up striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thing with Rojas is we all know what to expect from him, given the two stints already here. Now we're back to that waiting and anticipation game, not knowing whether we'll get a gun or a hack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, rass said: Thing with Rojas is we all know what to expect from him, given the two stints already here. Now we're back to that waiting and anticipation game, not knowing whether we'll get a gun or a hack. Not discounting Rojas just yet we’re the only club in Melbourne with a visa spot and cap space. Just a waiting game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, rass said: Thing with Rojas is we all know what to expect from him, given the two stints already here. Now we're back to that waiting and anticipation game, not knowing whether we'll get a gun or a hack. If he’s not Castro-like then the only reasonable thing to do is give Blatchford a lifetime ban for getting our hopes up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Not discounting Rojas just yet we’re the only club in Melbourne with a visa spot and cap space. Just a waiting game I hear you, but @Bob Latchford is usually spot on the money in these parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, rass said: I hear you, but @Bob Latchford is usually spot on the money in these parts... In Bob we trust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Seriously who is the player Rojas or some other foreigner. Must be done you would think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: My take on matter is that old mate Javier gave us little choice in the matter. “I’ve got an offer and I’m going” or similar. we've therefore released him and are scrambling for a replacement, but as we should all know by now, it ain’t easy in January. ”Castro like”: overweight, smokes cigars and loves baseball. Adriano confirmed 27 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Seriously who is the player Rojas or some other foreigner. Must be done you would think Tbh I think it's not close to done. Social media admin obviously has no clue, we've had 'clues' for past signings too. That means a couple of scenarios (1) Signing not finalised so outside of Petrillo, Erick etc. staff have no idea (2) The player is not in Melbourne or Manchester yet so no chance for physical teasers. (3) A signing has been made but has a generic name and history that you can't make any worthwhile 'clues' with. Either way, I expect to be dissapointed. Edited January 14, 2020 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, haz said: Adriano confirmed Tbh I think it's not close to done. Social media admin obviously has no clue, we've had 'clues' for past signings too. That means a couple of scenarios (1) Signing not finalised so outside of Petrillo, Erick etc. staff have no idea (2) Signing not in Melbourne yet so no chance for physical teasers. (3) Signing made but has a generic name and history that you can't make any worthwhile 'clues' with. Either way, I expect to be dissapointed. Adriano has conditioned himself breathing Amazonian smoke. He feels prepared for Victorian smoke. If nobody has been seen in Melbourne it suggests an overseas based player as they usually get their medical etc done in Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Adriano has conditioned himself breathing Amazonian smoke. He feels prepared for Victorian smoke. If nobody has been seen in Melbourne it suggests an overseas based player as they usually get their medical etc done in Manchester Important point being lost in all the bullshit. To my knowledge, all the overseas players so far have come via Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Adriano has conditioned himself breathing Amazonian smoke. He feels prepared for Victorian smoke. If nobody has been seen in Melbourne it suggests an overseas based player as they usually get their medical etc done in Manchester Yea should have said signing has not arrived in Melbourne or Manchester yet. Also, if it was a genuinely 'big' signing surely FOX would have been tipped off to create some hype for the league and the club. Castro game straight from La Liga at 34 after playing a full season with ~50 goals ~20 assists from 200+ games total in the league. As a comparison this would equate to us signing someone like: Raúl García (La Liga): 33 Yrs Old, 468 Games, 87 Goals, 39 Assists Fabián Orellana (La Liga): 33 Yrs Old, 245 Games, 32 Goals, 40 Assists Salomon Kalou (Bundesliga/EPL): 34 Yrs Old, 307 Games, 84 Goals, 40 Assists Edited January 14, 2020 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, haz said: Adriano confirmed A little off topic but thats pretty much my body shape right there. An indication of moderate athletic ability buried under a cute little 'nachos and bud' gut. I don't have an outtie though, thats fucking disgusting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Hanz said: Yeah we ain’t signing anyone. Strap in for more lachie wales Nek minnit we sign Corey Brown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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