neio Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Next week will be a test for him Cirio, palanca and mabil all running at him at different stages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Everyone thought liam Miller was a good pick up too after his first game with us. Just saying. Stands up for JVS after 4 seasons of mediocrity and can barely acknowledge a good performance of a new player. FMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Everyone thought liam Miller was a good pick up too after his first game with us. Just saying. Stands up for JVS after 4 seasons of mediocrity and can barely acknowledge a good performance of a new player. FMD Pretty sure we need a FMD thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 #sackwielaert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Everyone thought liam Miller was a good pick up too after his first game with us. Just saying. Stands up for JVS after 4 seasons of mediocrity and can barely acknowledge a good performance of a new player. FMD Not having a go at jaulens at all, just saying for everyone not to lose there shit after one game. Look at koren since the Newy game, he's been shit too. If he keeps performing well I'll change the thread to 'the Kew jaliens appreciation thread' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronAV11 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Everyone thought liam Miller was a good pick up too after his first game with us. Just saying. Stands up for JVS after 4 seasons of mediocrity and can barely acknowledge a good performance of a new player. FMD Not having a go at jaulens at all, just saying for everyone not to lose there shit after one game. Look at koren since the Newy game, he's been shit too. If he keeps performing well I'll change the thread to 'the Kew jaliens appreciation thread' How about just Kew Jaliens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Everyone thought liam Miller was a good pick up too after his first game with us. Just saying.Stands up for JVS after 4 seasons of mediocrity and can barely acknowledge a good performance of a new player. FMD Not having a go at jaulens at all, just saying for everyone not to lose there shit after one game. Look at koren since the Newy game, he's been shit too. If he keeps performing well I'll change the thread to 'the Kew jaliens appreciation thread'How about just Kew Jaliens? Because that would be boring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Fair play to him. Thought he was better than 'pretty good'; thought he was outstanding and possibly the best player on the park. Hope he can keep it going. It is funny though when/if one of our players comes in and proves his detractors wrong, you really get a good idea of which people on forums like this would prefer to be wrong and see the club succeed, compared to those that would prefer to be right. Let's just say, I'd much rather be wrong about Jaliens and have him play like that for the rest of the year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 The game was rubbish which made him look look. But granted considering the standard of play, he was more than serviceable. I doubt anyone else would have played poorly in that position given the style of Perth's play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I thought he looked more comfortable there than any right back we have in our squad. We've seen Hoffmann struggle to deal with Sidnei in the past so I thought he did quite well in comparison. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) I thought Sidnei Sciola was going to run rings round Jaliens. Thankfully, how wrong I was. Jaliens was right up there as one of our best players. Despite his age - 36 - and the heat. Jaliens marked Sciola out of the game and Jaliens passing was also assured. A far better performance than we've ever had from Hoffman in that position. Now who was suggesting that we should have played Archibald instead of Jaliens????? Edited February 22, 2015 by Parrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Jaliens marked Sciola out of the game and Jaliens passing was also assured. A far better performance than we've ever had from Hoffman in that position. Your right Parrot - Jaliens passing was superb. His cross' to Kennedy was pin point. A real asset in attack, and great in transition play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Says plenty about the state of both Newcastle and City. A player drummed out of the Jets signs for us as an injury replacement and is, or is close to, our best performer. The entrenched mediocrity at City is almost unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Thought I'd seen him before. Romeo and Juliet a few years back... Edited March 1, 2015 by rass 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thought I'd seen him before. Romeo and Juliet a few years back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Tbh, for all our frustration at signing him, I can see what JVS was thinking bringing him in. He can play at RB (a gap for us) and CB, so it gives some added flexibility for the team. Time will tell if he can continue to perform, but the logic wasnt as crazy as we originally thought. Its likely not as crazy as WSW signing Nick Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 As I've said elsewhere I'm happy to admit I was wrong about Jaliens. I still wouldn't offer him a contract for next year though. I've no doubt he would be good enough, but like all the other players we've seen of his vintage, how often would he be available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 As I've said elsewhere I'm happy to admit I was wrong about Jaliens. I still wouldn't offer him a contract for next year though. I've no doubt he would be good enough, but like all the other players we've seen of his vintage, how often would he be available? We've got nine more matches in which to have a good look at all our existing players. No need to rush into things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goawayvictory Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Lmfao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 One more season if we don't sign Franjic at season's end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 This looks more like Safuwan with Jaliens hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Jaliens has got rid of the fro for some cornrows Not sure how I feel about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Still looks gangster as fuck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Those cornrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Eazy-E mutha fucka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Rick James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/03/04/jaliens-likes-what-he-sees-melbourne-city JALIENS LIKES WHAT HE SEES AT MELBOURNE CITY Melbourne City's latest defensive acquisition Kew Jaliens says he's playing not just for a finals place but also for a longer-term stint at the A-League club. Former Netherlands international Jaliens signed from crisis club Newcastle Jets on an injury replacement contract last month. His first win for the club came on Friday night, when City overpowered Adelaide United with three second-half goals. Jaliens liked what he saw of his team's performance from the back line. "It was a win with character," said Jaliens. "If you want to look up you've got to get some wins, especially at home." Jaliens, 36, is in Melbourne as a temporary replacement for Robbie Wielaert, and so has an unsure future at City. He said he'd love the chance to play on in the white and sky blue strip. "For now, it's four to six weeks as an injury replacement," he said. "So far I'm liking what I see. I feel comfortable. "If there is a longer stay, I will consider it for sure." fair fluff piece, but glad to see that he has settled. given the rough / disruptive image coming from the end of his tenure at Newcastle, was a little concerned that he wasnt going to settle at all Edited March 4, 2015 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 The 'yoof' effect really showing here. How this man wasn't in the top 2 for the last match motm voting is ridiculous. A young player could put in a quater of the performance and everyone would be acting like they're Messi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 The 'yoof' effect really showing here. How this man wasn't in the top 2 for the last match motm voting is ridiculous. A young player could put in a quater of the performance and everyone would be acting like they're Messi. There may have been some extra motivation plus the fact he knew the Jets well. I seem to recall when Petratos first played against Sydney last season he scored a hat trick and would strut past the Sydney FC coaching staff. Since then Petratos has been average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Jaliens would have just about been the last player I wanted to pursue when he was at Newcastle. I couldn't be happier with what he's done since he arrived. From my perspective, I think it's probably worth looking at Jaliens as a case study, when considering some of our proven (but seriously underperforming) players and how a change of environment can absolutely reinvigorate them, if you know the ability is there. Especially when a couple of our most glaring examples are already locked in for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Agree that Jaliens is an example that some players perform totally differently once they are put in a new environment. The same is rather true of Chapman. Then it's just a matter of good scouting: realising which players have potential to perform at a good level, but for whatever reason aren't performing at their clubs. It's always a bit of a roll of the dice signing these underperforming/undervalued players, like Jaliens and Chapman (and arguably Melling and Clisby). The club's done pretty well recruiting these players this season, but sometimes it doesn't work, e.g. James Brown (at least, thus far he really hasn't performed as hoped). On Jaliens, in late January I said: he's older than Wielaert. I rate him as a player, but signing another 36 year old Dutch CB doesn't seem like a wise move But credit to him, he's performed impressively, and he doesn't look like he's in the twilight years of his football career. I doubted whether another player well into their 30s was what this club needed, but he's really performed and has shown that advanced years aren't necessarily an issue (as Tesla says, if he was Chapman's age there'd undoubtedly be a lot of praise being heaped on Jaliens, from Melbourne City supporters and A-League observers in general). I also think the signing of Safuwan and Clisby (together with Chapman returning to full fitness) has really helped experienced defenders like Jaliens show their full worth in our side. There's a good mix of young and experience, athleticism and smarts in our defence. The key question surrounding Jaliens now is if he'd be a good signing for the longer term. The idea of signing another player short term (like Liam Miller) was criticized, but IMO Jaliens has fully deserved and merited a contract for the remainder of this season, and he looks set to be a real boost for the club's finals hopes. If Jaliens, currently 36, should get a contract for next season I don't know. But Jaliens is building a pretty strong case IMO to re-sign him for next season, and if he can keep up his impressive form and fitness, he could well be a worthwhile re-signing (who knows, he could well be another Patrick Zwaanswijk, who played and impressed in the A-League until he was 38, and even helped Central Coast win the grand final in his final season). Edited March 18, 2015 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Santo, Sam and Ed reckon he'd been disappointing when they were asking Davutovic about the cut jets players. Found that a bit odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Santo, Sam and Ed reckon he'd been disappointing when they were asking Davutovic about the cut jets players. Found that a bit odd are you serious? Umm that was a very unsubtle tongue in cheek comment, mostly directed at the jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Santo, Sam and Ed reckon he'd been disappointing when they were asking Davutovic about the cut jets players. Found that a bit odd are you serious? Umm that was a very unsubtle tongue in cheek comment, mostly directed at the jets. Oh good. I'm easily distracted so I must not have paid due respect to the joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Jaliens has played 7 games and - The team has kept 4 cleansheets - The team got 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses Beyond the numbers Jaliens looks quality in defence, and you can see why he got 15 caps the Netherlands. He's a very smart defender, who's positioning is consistently excellent, he's good on the ball and an impressive passer for a defender, and for someone his age surprisingly his athleticism hasn't really been an issue (he's significantly better in that regard than Wielaert). There's a good argument for not disrupting a good defence that keeps cleansheets, so if Jaliens keeps up his form for the remainder of the season there's a pretty convincing case for re-signing him for next season IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Can't believe how good he's been. Would almost keep him over kisnorbo if push came to shove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Can't believe how good he's been. Would almost keep him over kisnorbo if push came to shove. Kisnorbo has two advantages in that a.) he's Aussie and doesn't use up a Visa spot; and b.) he's the current club captain. Jaliens has been good though but I'm not sure whether signing him on for next season is a wise long-term strategy. Up to the (hopefully new) management for next season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Jaliens is worth another season. IMO he shows an uncanny knack for reading the play and which way his opponent is going to turn. More than makes up for any lack of athleticism, although in saying that he's no slouch. I look at the defence and I see Velaphi (I eat my negative words about him without reservation), Retre, Jaliens, Kisnorbo, Clisby, Chapman, and hopefully Safuwan; that's a good line-up and I think it's worth having two visa players in defence. Still leaves us three for the midfield and forwards. As Murf says elsewhere, it's the defence that has improved this season, so why change it yet again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.