kingofhearts Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Will be announced this morning. Get hyped Edited September 20, 2021 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Will be announced this morning. Get hyped Sort of Italian cryptic tweet just placed on Twitter. Signing imminent! It better be your German guy otherwise all credibility gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Sort of Italian cryptic tweet just placed on Twitter. Signing imminent! It better be your German guy otherwise all credibility gone. Credibility was gone long time ago. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Finally, the german-italian midfielder signing I've been talking about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Looking forward to seeing what he brings! I wonder how much of any influence Diamanté had in him signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 He is coming as our number 10, club has called him at attacking midfielder. We have always said we would like an attacking mid. He comes with a solid enough CV, as long as he fits in he should be a good signing, looking forward to seeing him play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Yes, significant that he is being announced as an attacking mid. Very much the position we know we need to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I’m sure he’s a good player. I hope he realises he’ll be expected to play as a box to box midfielder in the summer heat, meeting the standard set by a Uruguayan beast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Forza Pucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 He'll probably be great - we don't miss much these days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Yes, significant that he is being announced as an attacking mid. Very much the position we know we need to fill. Not sure about this. Yes he’s called an attacking midfielder but Berenguer was also announced as an attacking midfielder and has been used in just about every position in his three years. Luna announced as a midfielder but called an attacker in that same article. The reality is it’s really about how the manager uses him, not about how the marketing person describes him in the article. But I do wonder if this points to a change in our system. Maybe a shift to a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 double six with Pucciarelli the sole advanced midfielder. Or is he just a back-up? Let’s wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Harrison said: Not sure about this. Yes he’s called an attacking midfielder but Berenguer was also announced as an attacking midfielder and has been used in just about every position in his three years. Luna announced as a midfielder but called an attacker in that same article. The reality is it’s really about how the manager uses him, not about how the marketing person describes him in the article. But I do wonder if this points to a change in our system. Maybe a shift to a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 double six with Pucciarelli the sole advanced midfielder. Or is he just a back-up? Let’s wait and see.  Based on that tweet, his traits seem to indicate he'll replace Luna almost perfectly. Might even become slightly more efficient in attack. Obv proof will be in the pudding, but i think we'll keep the same system and he'll fit it quite well, with the added bonus of being able to cover Jmac if he's away injured or on int duty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, bt50 said:  Based on that tweet, his traits seem to indicate he'll replace Luna almost perfectly. Might even become slightly more efficient in attack. Obv proof will be in the pudding, but i think we'll keep the same system and he'll fit it quite well, with the added bonus of being able to cover Jmac if he's away injured or on int duty. High work-rate is a given in our system. They wouldn’t sign a player that couldn’t press. At least I hope not. Whether he can play the Luna role well is another thing though. Having said that I hope he kills it here and we win all four trophies. Mods can we change the title of this thread to Manuel’s proper name? Put some respect on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Pretty happy with this one based on the discourse alone as it seems he'll be a direct replacement for Luna - technical and strong work rate. Also comes to us with a handy pedigree (this doesn't guarantee success of course) but at a relatively good age at only 30, which is a lot younger than a lot of the geriatric VISA signings we've seen in the A-League over the years. Providing no other players leave before the season starts, this is just about the final piece of the puzzle as far as I'm concerned. It'll be interesting to see whether the club thinks so too, or whether there's still one more signing lined up. Either way, we're absolutely stacked in every part of the field now - it's gonna be another really exciting season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Harrison said: High work-rate is a given in our system. They wouldn’t sign a player that couldn’t press. At least I hope not. Whether he can play the Luna role well is another thing though. Having said that I hope he kills it here and we win all four trophies. Mods can we change the title of this thread to Manuel’s proper name? Put some respect on it. Yes i think its fair to question whether we are trying to fit a square peg in a round hole here. However if it fits we could end up substantially stronger. exciting times to be a City fan, thats for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 What ah spicy meatball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Two-year contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Yes i think its fair to question whether we are trying to fit a square peg in a round hole here. However if it fits we could end up substantially stronger. exciting times to be a City fan, thats for sure. On the face of it, it seems a weird signing (replacing a box to box midfielder with a player more known as a second striker or perhaps a #10), however CFG do their homework.   I suspect we’ll restructure a little and Manuel will play further forward than Luna did. Having said that, not many players of his pedigree (at his age) in the A League. He should add a touch of class to our line up.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 He should be good, based on the playing league background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: On the face of it, it seems a weird signing (replacing a box to box midfielder with a player more known as a second striker or perhaps a #10), however CFG do their homework.   I suspect we’ll restructure a little and Manuel will play further forward than Luna did. Having said that, not many players of his pedigree (at his age) in the A League. He should add a touch of class to our line up.  It will be like for like, no jiggling around is required IMO. Both are right footed. The ancient discussion sits with us not understanding or being confused with our midfield system and names used. We play with  1x DM and 2x more advanced midfielders (Club calls them attacking midfielders). Metcalf and O’Neill will be behind him. Box to Box is the traditional number 8 in a 3 man midfield as part of a 4-3-3 system. Luna’s workrate was high but was not deployed that way. Edited September 20, 2021 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 I've been guilty of falling for a highlights package before, but this bloke looks fuckin' slick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr MO Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, marn11 said: I've been guilty of falling for a highlights package before, but this bloke looks fuckin' slick. Just watched the highlights posted by the club on social media, he plays like a Berenguer who properly hits the target. It’s only a matter of time before you are able to order a slice of Pucciarelli pizza at the stadium. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyb0y Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 8 hours ago, kingofhearts said: Finally, the german-italian midfielder signing I've been talking about decent jawline - im sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: Just watched the highlights posted by the club on social media, he plays like a Berenguer who properly hits the target. It’s only a matter of time before you are able to order a slice of Pucciarelli pizza at the stadium. ..and at about twice the speed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Wonder how he fits within the salary cap, or have I once again missed out on the changes of the rules recently? Like if they’ve raised the cap or additional players can be signed outside of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, Young Polak said: Wonder how he fits within the salary cap, or have I once again missed out on the changes of the rules recently? Like if they’ve raised the cap or additional players can be signed outside of it? Yes there have some significant changes, Luna and Noone obviously weren’t on minimum wage either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyb0y Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 anyone want a ballpark what hes on for us, given his experience in a top euro league and not totally past it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, Billyb0y said: anyone want a ballpark what hes on for us, given his experience in a top euro league and not totally past it? My guess is he is are Designated Player for this season, Some people said Nabbout but he was re-signed last season so my guess is that he is in the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 If i was guessing : Marquees : Maclaren, Leckie Designated Player : Pucciarelli Cap has increased again, so id say with most players getting revised deals up in line with the raise, and then the departures of Noone and Luna, Nabbout will in effect take up the slack thats left. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, bt50 said: If i was guessing : Marquees : Maclaren, Leckie Designated Player : Pucciarelli Cap has increased again, so id say with most players getting revised deals up in line with the raise, and then the departures of Noone and Luna, Nabbout will in effect take up the slack thats left. I think a few of our players would get salary moved out of the cap due to loyalty or #youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, haz said: I think a few of our players would get salary moved out of the cap due to loyalty or #youth. Yep loyalty players would be Florin, Griffiths, Jamo, Homegrown players of Atkinson, Cola, Metcalfe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Someone pls tell me why this guy isn't getting match time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 22 hours ago, jw1739 said: Someone pls tell me why this guy isn't getting match time? At what point should we start to be concerned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 49 minutes ago, Shahanga said: At what point should we start to be concerned? @Shahanga IMO we have reached that point. Five matches into a 26-match regular season (if that's what it is?). And he's not just any old visa player, he's here as a "designated player." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @Shahanga IMO we have reached that point. Five matches into a 26-match regular season (if that's what it is?). And he's not just any old visa player, he's here as a "designated player." He came in later in the pre-season, then had some minor injuries. That’s all I can think of. I’m not sure if he is the answer of us just not putting the chances away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Im not concerned until he plays at A League level. He wasn't disastrous in the cup, but wasn't amazing either. My worry is when he plays a few games and he's not up to it. Hopefully the coaching team are being cautious and will unleash him and he has an impact. One thing that is clear so far this season is that the coaching team are set on their plans and any changes look well considered. I'm confident that the next 5 games will reflect this in results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Important to keep in mind that he also had to quarantine for 2 weeks, which has proven to be quite the hefty setback based on what athletes around the world have been saying. He's 30 and he'll be playing in a team that presses with crazy intensity in heat I doubt he's used to. Cut him a bloody break, he'll get onto the pitch when he's ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 I'm close to worrying. He should have had a run out by now. Hopefully he gets a good run out against Wellington in the cup. He looked decent against Hume but only got one half under his belt. Our policy of not using subs a lot is probably hurting him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 I think wed have seen him saturday night if we had been chasing the game.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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