Shahanga Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 1 hour ago, playmaker said: Dominated the right side directly, and indirectly through leadership. Quality passes and great positioning defensively and offensively. A near faultless game. Nearly BOG. Spot on. Wellington didn't have a look in down our right whilst he was on and was dynamite going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 On 16 January 2015 at 7:17 PM, Thrillhouse said: defender that can't defend yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic assisting FC Strathmore’s coaching staff in pursuit of State League 4 North title Tim Michell June 28, 2016 FC STRATHMORE’S bid for the State League 4 North title is being aided by the experience of Socceroos and A-League defender Ivan Franjic. The 28-year-old, who has made 20 appearances for the national side, has been part of Strathmore coach Hrvoje Matkovic’s staff this season. Matkovic said the club has been impressed by Franjic’s commitment and predicted the right-back would “make one hell of a coach.” “They train in the mornings and he comes in the afternoons and helps out,” Matkovic said. “The whole off-season of the A-League, he’s been to every training. “He’s really committed ... he’s going to make one hell of a coach.” Matkovic said Franjic’s influence on the squad, which sits second in State League 4 North, had been obvious. “He’s got a good future in coaching, he’s got great vision,” he said. Franjic played for Victorian sides St Albans Saints, Melbourne Knights and Oakleigh Cannons before earning an A-League opportunity with Brisbane Roar. He has since played 133 matches in the national competition, including 18 with his current side Melbourne City. FC Strathmore is six points behind Epping City in the title race with nine rounds remaining in the campaign. But the side will get an opportunity to close the gap next weekend when it travels to Duffy Street Reserve to take on the ladder leader. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/sport/socceroos-defender-ivan-franjic-assisting-fc-strathmores-coaching-staff-in-pursuit-of-state-league-4-north-title/news-story/be71a69554e8372e0284a583aa940e92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Franjic hasn't set foot on the pitch in either of the two pre-season matches so far. Anyone know what the situation is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Can the next person who talks to someone associated with the club ask what's happening here? This is beginning to get off.. No mention of him for FFA cup game at all ( either in or out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Normally in football a player who is not injured but not playing has been the subject of a serious transfer enquiry. So it's either that or the coach is so used to him being injured he forgot to mention him to the journo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: Normally in football a player who is not injured but not playing has been the subject of a serious transfer enquiry. So it's either that or the coach is so used to him being injured he forgot to mention him to the journo. Perhaps we should add him into the "Where are they now?" thread... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knutty Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Probably sending him to Adelaide to get Elrich in return lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just going by what hes liked in good twitter account i reckon hes injured still. Odd we haven't heard tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 45 minutes ago, knutty said: Probably sending him to Adelaide to get Elrich in return lol. Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Gone and trolling us on Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Makes sense to release him, after all we have so many defenders already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 4 hours ago, Shahanga said: Makes sense to release him, after all we have so many defenders already. What with this coaching business at Strathmore plus no word from City I wonder whether he's in dispute with us or may have even walked out on us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric forman Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 He was at the game against Port in full city gear and chatting away to city officials. Seemed happy to be there even if it was just to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, eric forman said: He was at the game against Port in full city gear and chatting away to city officials. Seemed happy to be there even if it was just to watch. What? You mean it isn't the worst case scenario??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Maybe the club is just taking precautions to keep him injury free right up to the start of the season ... It would explain this outfit ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 442 posted this on fbhttp://www.insidesport.com.au/fourfourtwo/news/franjics-mystery-virus-setback-432760 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 30 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: 442 posted this on fbhttp://www.insidesport.com.au/fourfourtwo/news/franjics-mystery-virus-setback-432760 If true this sort of shit infuriates me. Why can't the club just list he is out due to illness etc etc. It's basic communication that doesn't effect squat and keeps those few that actually care informed. Time to take a deep breath and a bit of a stroll. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 9 hours ago, Jovan said: If true this sort of shit infuriates me. Why can't the club just list he is out due to illness etc etc. It's basic communication that doesn't effect squat and keeps those few that actually care informed. Time to take a deep breath and a bit of a stroll. Couldn't agree more. It's much more damaging, in my opinion, to avoid keeping us informed, even when the truth doesn't seem that bad. It's a virus. It's nobody's fault. There's no reason to avoid telling us that this was the reason for his absence, prior to the first practice match. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Club has confirmed on Facebook that he has/had a virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 9 hours ago, Shahanga said: Club has confirmed on Facebook that he is a virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, Shahanga said: Club has confirmed on Facebook that he has/had a virus. Probably only after reading this forum though. Edited August 6, 2016 by jw1739 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Player Update: Ivan Franjic Tuesday, 16 August 2016 Melbourne City FC can confirm defender Ivan Franjic has been ruled out for an indefinite period after suffering a virus during pre-season. The virus has caused inflammation in the area surrounding his heart and subsequently the player has discontinued training. Franjic is currently under the care and assessment of a specialist cardiologist who has advised that he will make a full recovery. http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/player-update-ivan-franjic/zm9nwl7cnsz61x6q5hwm26hnb Edited August 16, 2016 by Murfy1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 If it wasn't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all... Poor sod, hope he's fit soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, Murfy1 said: Player Update: Ivan Franjic Tuesday, 16 August 2016 Melbourne City FC can confirm defender Ivan Franjic has been ruled out for an indefinite period after suffering a virus during pre-season. The virus has caused inflammation in the area surrounding his heart and subsequently the player has discontinued training. Franjic is currently under the care and assessment of a specialist cardiologist who has advised that he will make a full recovery. http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/player-update-ivan-franjic/zm9nwl7cnsz61x6q5hwm26hnb Good to get some transparency from the club. Shit for Ivan, gotta wish him all the best with his recovery. Wondering if there's on an option for an injury replacement player, should it be necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 That doesn't sound great, glad he's being looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Forget fitness & football, that's a serious health issue. Best wishes Ivan, hope you recover well & quickly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 19 minutes ago, Kinnibari said: That doesn't sound great, glad he's being looked after. Sounds like periocarditis. Not good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Sounds like periocarditis. Not good at all. If so. Then all the best. He hasn't had much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Murfy1 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Melbourne City and Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic sidelined with heart condition Matt Windley and David Davutovic 16 August 2016 THE short-term future of Melbourne City fullback Ivan Franjic is in doubt, with the Socceroo laid low by a rare virus that is set to keep him sidelined for a prolonged period of time. The inflammatory condition is impacting Franjic’s heart, prompting an understandably cautious treatment approach from City. He did not feature in his side’s two pre-season friendlies nor its FFA Cup Round of 32 win against Floreat Athena. The 28-year-old was not at Tim Cahill’s unveiling at City headquarters on Monday either as he is currently overseas. The virus is not too dissimilar to that which afflicted Carl Valeri last season, although the illness that kept the Melbourne Victory captain out for four months affected his brain not his heart. City is reticent to hang a return date over Franjic’s head, although he is unlikely to return to training before October, with another series of tests locked in for later next month. In former Wellington fullback Manny Muscat it does have cover on the right side of defence, while long-time Mariners left back Josh Rose joined the club last week. But despite those recruitments, coach John van ’t Schip has called in young Dandenong City fullback Brad Clarke, who has joined in senior training for the past few weeks and can be promoted to the senior squad as an injury replacement. “Ivan is currently under the care and assessment of a specialist cardiologist who has advised he will make a full recovery,” City said in a statement. “At this stage the cardiologist and the club are unable to provide a time frame for Ivan’s recovery.” Franjic, in the second year of a three-year deal, endured an injury-marred first season at City. But he is understood to be especially devastated by the illness given that, before being laid low, he had been as fit as he has been since suffering a serious hamstring injury in the 2014 World Cup. Franjic is said to have been completing a routine training session early in pre-season before complaining of chest pain. Subsequent tests diagnosed the virus. A lengthy period of inactivity also pushes back his national team aspirations. The former Brisbane Roar star has not played for the Socceroos since June last year. Franjic aside, City’s wretched injury luck from the past two seasons is on the improve. Winger Corey Gameiro is back in full training after his long-term knee injury and midfielder Neil Kilkenny appears on track to overcome a foot injury in time to play Brisbane Strikers in the FFA Cup next week. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-and-socceroos-defender-ivan-franjic-sidelined-with-heart-condition/news-story/cd4f63619ca059f141d20249e4d9714f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Shit. That sounds proper serious. Now i feel bad for everything i said about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 It's not exactly clear but it sounds like he has pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart. It can accumulate fluid that can compress the heart and in severe cases can result in death. Hopefully he has this rather than myocarditis, an inflammation o fate heart muscle itself that can result in heart failure. Given that he is on holiday I imagine that he has pericarditis with a small pericardial effusion (fluid accumulation) and this will just be monitored until it goes away. Then he can resume training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 If he will miss a chunk of the season, as he is surely on some good coin, you would think we could get a reasonably decent injury replacement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just now, Torn Asunder said: If he will miss a chunk of the season, as he is surely on some good coin, you would think we could get a reasonably decent injury replacement Will be hard to get one thats not a Visa though. More likely to be a kid tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, bt50 said: Will be hard to get one thats not a Visa though. More likely to be a kid tbh. But the injury replacement cash can be used in the incoming Visa spot and lesser cash can be used on a RB the actual injury replacement . I think. Having said that does that open the door for some old favorites. Germano into RB and old mate Samaras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jovan said: But the injury replacement cash can be used in the incoming Visa spot and lesser cash can be used on a RB the actual injury replacement . I think. Having said that does that open the door for some old favorites. Germano into RB and old mate Samaras. Nah pretty sure the injury replacement can be signed for UP to the amount of the original contract, but any leftover cant be held over for other places in the cap, its simply forgone. Happy to be proven wrong though. Germano would be an option, but it sounds like they are looking at Brad Clarke from Dandenong atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 2 hours ago, bt50 said: Nah pretty sure the injury replacement can be signed for UP to the amount of the original contract, but any leftover cant be held over for other places in the cap, its simply forgone. Happy to be proven wrong though. Germano would be an option, but it sounds like they are looking at Brad Clarke from Dandenong atm. I thought they'd already signed Clarke as the injury replacement? As to why, well history shows us its hard to get a highly rated player for a short term contract, especially at this time of year and perhaps that is the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfc_10 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Brad Clarke has been with the City NPL team all season, kid's only 16-17 years old, will be a gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samardzija Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 He's actually 19 years old, will be 20 in a couple of months. Was involved in the victory youth squad a couple years ago and was close to getting signed then did his knee. Then went to dandy city where he won the best and fairest in his first season before city picked him up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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