jw1739 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 TBH before thinking about who might be a marquee next season I'm wondering what the club is intending with respect to the five visa player spots on the roster. We're finishing the regular season with three effective visa players - Fornaroli, Novillo and Sorensen. Koren was such a disappointment, and Hughes has barely featured in the team. I wonder whether CFG will bother to fill the two available places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Keisuke Honda is still my dream marquee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: TBH before thinking about who might be a marquee next season I'm wondering what the club is intending with respect to the five visa player spots on the roster. We're finishing the regular season with three effective visa players - Fornaroli, Novillo and Sorensen. Koren was such a disappointment, and Hughes has barely featured in the team. I wonder whether CFG will bother to fill the two available places? Well Hughes has said he is fit but hasn't been selected. This tells me that he will be on his way at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 4 hours ago, Jozzy said: Keisuke Honda is still my dream marquee. Would be great for the asian player spot in the champions league as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Didn't some post elsewhere that Novillo was off? I think we'll only have Fornaroli and Sorenson (I am feeling positive about keeping Fornaroli, moved into a marquee slot.) I'm sure we'll look to fill all the visa places next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 7 hours ago, Kinnibari said: Didn't some post elsewhere that Novillo was off? I think we'll only have Fornaroli and Sorenson (I am feeling positive about keeping Fornaroli, moved into a marquee slot.) I'm sure we'll look to fill all the visa places next season. If Novillo isn't with us next season it will have been our decision. He loves it here and doesn't want to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 21 minutes ago, JC22 said: If Novillo isn't with us next season it will have been our decision. He loves it here and doesn't want to leave. I`ve heard his pretty much on his last warning. The thing that came out in the media wasnt his first behavioral issue since his been here. So you are right it will be the club who says see you later as he does indeed love it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Bump. Anyone got any insider info that'll keep my brain ticking over for the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 31 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: Bump. Anyone got any insider info that'll keep my brain ticking over for the next couple of weeks. Yaya Toure. No insider info, just because it would fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 50 minutes ago, rass said: Yaya Toure. No insider info, just because it would fit And would be AWSOME!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Looked at www.transfermarkt.com/statistik/endendevertraege for free agents at the end of season (because that's what the off-season does to you) to look at potential marquee players. Decent near-realistic options who we've actually heard of and aren't 35+ y.o (midfielders/attackers): - Tom Huddlestone - Riccardo Montolivo (who was reported to sign a new contract soon) - Rasmus Elm - Ricky Alvarez - Michu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 16 minutes ago, hakz7 said: Looked at www.transfermarkt.com/statistik/endendevertraege for free agents at the end of season (because that's what the off-season does to you) to look at potential marquee players. Decent near-realistic options who we've actually heard of and aren't 35+ y.o (midfielders/attackers): - Tom Huddlestone - Riccardo Montolivo (who was reported to sign a new contract soon) - Rasmus Elm - Ricky Alvarez - Michu Surely we can use the money from Mooy's transfer, plus a little extra to actually buy someone rather then getting a free agent? Opens the possibility to many more potential marquees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 1 hour ago, haz said: Surely we can use the money from Mooy's transfer, plus a little extra to actually buy someone rather then getting a free agent? Opens the possibility to many more potential marquees It has been rumored to be in the 4 million mark. I would give that to Fornarolli for 1 or 2 seasons before I'd go after another marquee... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 1 hour ago, hakz7 said: Looked at www.transfermarkt.com/statistik/endendevertraege for free agents at the end of season (because that's what the off-season does to you) to look at potential marquee players. Decent near-realistic options who we've actually heard of and aren't 35+ y.o (midfielders/attackers): - Tom Huddlestone - Riccardo Montolivo (who was reported to sign a new contract soon) - Rasmus Elm - Ricky Alvarez - Michu Never heard of them. Next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Tony999 said: Never heard of them. Next You'd never heard of Fornaroli before this season too.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I'm happy if we can make Bruno a marquee and keep him here for another 2-4 seasons, but I don't think it's wise to expect him score as prolifically as he has done this season. Our second marquee (predicated on Mooy leaving) needs to be a no. 10, someone who not only can dominate when things are going well for us, but also be a game-changer when we go behind. I don't really care whether that player is a "name" or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 24 minutes ago, malloy said: You'd never heard of Fornaroli before this season too.... Never heard of Mifsud either and look what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Tony999 said: Never heard of Mifsud either and look what happened. But we know who samaras is...and he is shit Edited April 24, 2016 by Dylan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 20 minutes ago, Dylan said: But we know who samaras is...and he is shit I wouldn't say that in front of 'Heart of Melbourne' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 44 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I'm happy if we can make Bruno a marquee and keep him here for another 2-4 seasons, but I don't think it's wise to expect him score as prolifically as he has done this season. Our second marquee (predicated on Mooy leaving) needs to be a no. 10, someone who not only can dominate when things are going well for us, but also be a game-changer when we go behind. I don't really care whether that player is a "name" or not. Yep. Been thinking exactly the same thing, can we expect the same from Tuna if he stays? With the same coach, players and structures, I'd say no. Adelaide in particular showed the blueprint how to stop him and other teams will follow. ....but having said that, a player like Berisha has been here a while now and is still as prolific... and Tuna is 10 times the player he is, so he could just keep going as is. Bring in a new manager, get a multi pronged attacking midfield to feed him and another gun forward to support him however and the sky really is the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 That's why we need another 10+ goal scorer who can capitalise on the space that will be created doubling up on Bruno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 21 minutes ago, belaguttman said: That's why we need another 10+ goal scorer who can capitalise on the space that will be created doubling up on Bruno Novillo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I hope he stays, but we still need the midfield injection in any case. One gun if Mooy stays, 2 if he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: I'm happy if we can make Bruno a marquee and keep him here for another 2-4 seasons, but I don't think it's wise to expect him score as prolifically as he has done this season. Our second marquee (predicated on Mooy leaving) needs to be a no. 10, someone who not only can dominate when things are going well for us, but also be a game-changer when we go behind. I don't really care whether that player is a "name" or not. Realistically he'll score fewer goals next season if Mooy goes, since Mooy leads the league for assists by some margin. Totally agree that we need a strong midfielder to fill that gap. Will be interesting to see how Gamerio goes for us next season next to Fornaroli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortheloveofthegame Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 just sign Bruno's bestmate to make him happy so he stays 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 3 hours ago, fortheloveofthegame said: just sign Bruno's bestmate to make him happy so he stays Suarez? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Expecting we'll sign Brattan to be a decent Mooy replacement in the middle, would still rather the club spend the marquee dollars on a quality right winger who can score 10 a season and give us an extra dimension in attack when Bruno or Harry aren't firing and then use the other foreign spot to sign a central midfielder with experience in Spain or Germany who will dictate the tempo of the game like Isias for Adelaide or Dimas at WSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Germano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 11 hours ago, Tony999 said: I wouldn't say that in front of 'Heart of Melbourne' Samaras is a gun. Sign him within the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Rumour has it Burns wants to return too Australia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 What would people think about Dario Conca being Aaron Mooy's replacement? Do you think a - would he leave Shanghai SIPG b - can we afford his wages c - would he be able to play well here d - is he worthy of a marquee wage/status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 For some reason i would like to see Keisuke Honda come to the A league and if we where playing asian champions league that would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 1 hour ago, HeartOfCity said: For some reason i would like to see Keisuke Honda come to the A league and if we where playing asian champions league that would work well. Would love to see him play for an A-League club, preferably MelbCity, but I checked on transfermarkt earlier this season and he was on about 8 million Euros, so even if he took a 25% cut down to six million Euros I cannot see the financials working. And I suspect that the FFA will claim he does not have enough recognition in the Oz market to be worthy of the Marquee Fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, NewConvert said: Would love to see him play for an A-League club, preferably MelbCity, but I checked on transfermarkt earlier this season and he was on about 8 million Euros, so even if he took a 25% cut down to six million Euros I cannot see the financials working. And I suspect that the FFA will claim he does not have enough recognition in the Oz market to be worthy of the Marquee Fund. Your probably right about the $. Stuff the FFA as i dont think they would give Melb City any funding for players anyways. Also have noticed the ammount of support the ACL teams get when they come here. Maybe if he were to come then we would get a few more supporters from that region as surely he would be a household name in that neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexli Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 8 hours ago, fiji19 said: What would people think about Dario Conca being Aaron Mooy's replacement? Do you think a - would he leave Shanghai SIPG b - can we afford his wages c - would he be able to play well here d - is he worthy of a marquee wage/status No way we could afford him. He is earning 11million usd per year in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Technically we can afford him, depends on the limits CFG have set with our club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 55 minutes ago, heart_fan10 said: Technically we can afford him, depends on the limits CFG have set with our club Given Koren was on under $1 million AUD and we didn't sign a marque to cover his absence I would be surprised if we were allowed much more than $1.5-2 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Bendtner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortheloveofthegame Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 6 hours ago, Young Polak said: Bendtner I hope you're joking! the bloke is an absolute parasite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R410 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 No chance but would love Hatem Ben Arfa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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