jw1739 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, Jovan said: Add Cabrera, Budzinkski Hughes, Locals, Grella, Georgievki That Scottish lad from Celtic that got injured. If we looked hard enough we could get 11. Jack Hendry. A bit unfair to include those that were injured, isn't it? IMO Hughes would have to be fourth on my list. Still being picked in his national squad but not playing for us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Jack Hendry. A bit unfair to include those that were injured, isn't it? IMO Hughes would have to be fourth on my list. Still being picked in his national squad but not playing for us! True, but a physical injury is 1 obvious reason a player doesn't work, there are also heaps of other not so obvious reasons a player doesn't work out. From our perspective we've signed this bloke, paying good money in most cases and he should be playing. If he doesn't then we need to get rid and bring in someone who can. Which is also IMO unfair. These blokes and in particular visa players would all be coming here with best intentions to make a difference. The club signing the player would have expectations he will improve the squad and be value. But nothing is guaranteed and when your dealing with humans we need to be more understanding, even though its pretty important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 It'll be interesting to see whether Pucci is in the touring party for Bangkok. IMO we might need everyone in the senior squad to travel, because the schedule is very tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) Birrighitti Vacant Hughes Gray Vacant Meeuwis Koren Budzinski O'Halloran Cabrera Pucciarelli All somewhat hyped signings, mostly with big expectations (possibly three designated players in there, one "star" GK, some talked up wingers), and all barely played even when fit (and only Hughes was consistently injured of this lot). Edited April 8, 2022 by The Aardvark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Aardvark said: Birrighitti Vacant Hughes Gray Vacant Meeuwis Koren Budzinski O'Halloran Cabrera Pucciarelli All somewhat hyped signings, mostly with big expectations (possibly three designated players in there, one "star" GK, some talked up wingers), and all barely played even when fit (and only Hughes was consistently injured of this lot). Hmm. Budzinski. 17 appearances and 5 goals for us. I wouldn't say "barely played." Cabrera is also an interesting one. He now plays for Argentinos Juniors in the Primera. Can't help but think we didn't know how to use him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 21 hours ago, jw1739 said: Hmm. Budzinski. 17 appearances and 5 goals for us. I wouldn't say "barely played." Cabrera is also an interesting one. He now plays for Argentinos Juniors in the Primera. Can't help but think we didn't know how to use him. Cabrera didn’t adjust to Australia from what I remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 5:45 PM, jw1739 said: Hmm. Budzinski. 17 appearances and 5 goals for us. I wouldn't say "barely played." Cabrera is also an interesting one. He now plays for Argentinos Juniors in the Primera. Can't help but think we didn't know how to use him. In regards to Cabrera I felt he was just starting to settle into the league and hit his straps when he decided he’d rather be somewhere else. Crueled our season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 If only we have access to an ex Serie A player as a short-term replacement for Florin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) I reckon this has now become more of a pride thing for PK. Imagine an ex serie-A player coming on at this stage of the season and actually showing that he can kick a ball! Edited April 15, 2022 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 He may as well just go to the beach at Phuket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 9 hours ago, belaguttman said: He may as well just go to the beach at Phuket IMO the situation with both Endoh and particularly Pucciarelli has reached absurdity. Endoh will leave after his 6 months contract, but Pucci I think is doing a Winston Bogarde and will be here another season. Can't say I blame him. I know that there are issues with who (normally) plays where when bringing on substitutes, but that's what managers have to work out and have contingency plans, and shuffle players according to the specific situation that faces them. That's their job. I have nothing whatsoever against Jordi Valadon, but last week he played in NPL3 - yes, NPL3. He comes on for his first senior match while two of our visa players remain on the bench? I'm probably missing everything, but I can't understand that at all. In the second Group G match of the evening Jeonnam Dragons beat United City 1-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. They now top the Group. They next play BGP while we go up against United City in the late match at 9.00 pm on 18th April (Thai time - midnight AEST). We need to win that by several goals to lead the Group; only the winner of the Group automatically goes through to the next stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: IMO the situation with both Endoh and particularly Pucciarelli has reached absurdity. Endoh will leave after his 6 months contract, but Pucci I think is doing a Winston Bogarde and will be here another season. Can't say I blame him. I know that there are issues with who (normally) plays where when bringing on substitutes, but that's what managers have to work out and have contingency plans, and shuffle players according to the specific situation that faces them. That's their job. I have nothing whatsoever against Jordi Valadon, but last week he played in NPL3 - yes, NPL3. He comes on for his first senior match while two of our visa players remain on the bench? I'm probably missing everything, but I can't understand that at all. In the second Group G match of the evening Jeonnam Dragons beat United City 1-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. They now top the Group. They next play BGP while we go up against United City in the late match at 9.00 pm on 18th April (Thai time - midnight AEST). We need to win that by several goals to lead the Group; only the winner of the Group automatically goes through to the next stage. Whilst we can argue if it was the right moment or the required positions to bring these players on this match - which seems to be never ever, it's become a massive recruitment disaster of 2 senior squad players in terms spots in the team, positions and money. What a massive wasted opportunity to bring some additional quality to our squad. Of course you won't see Pucci again, it's become a pride issue when now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) 5 forum pages on this fella ... and how many minutes has he played? PK is prepared to let his mate Leckie take half a season to run into form (and then run him so hard he gets injured) but won't give this fella (with obvious quality) a go. Edited April 17, 2022 by Torn Asunder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Torn Asunder said: 5 forum pages on this fella ... and how many minutes has he played? PK is prepared to let his mate Leckie take half a season to run into form (and then run him so hard he gets injured) but won't give this fella (with obvious quality) a go. He's played about as many minutes as pages in this thread... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, MHFC-FAN said: He's played about as many minutes as pages in this thread... Lowest salary for a designated player is $300k per season / 5 minutes = $60k per minute of game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: Lowest salary for a designated player is $300k per season / 5 minutes = $60k per minute of game time. He's doing even better than Messi! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 “We took our time and ideal player for our squad” Melbourne City FC Director of Football Michael Petrillo said: “Manuel is a really talented player, he has excellent technical skills to play as a midfielder but also the sharpness to play as an attacker which makes him the ideal player for our squad. “We took our time in making this choice, not only were we looking for these attributes, we also want a player with the ability and desire to work hard in and out of possession, which is a vital for the way we play football. “I’m confident the fans will enjoy watching Manuel as a player. Adding a player of his calibre, on a multiyear deal, shows the Club’s ambition to not only build on last season’s success, but also continue to add stability and bring in players that can play our attacking style of football.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 IMO the match tonight will indicate a fair bit. I'll leave it open but it might be time to back off on this thread for a while - it's getting us all down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, jw1739 said: IMO the match tonight will indicate a fair bit. I'll leave it open but it might be time to back off on this thread for a while - it's getting us all down. Should just close it tbh. Feels like we're flogging a dead horse here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 hour ago, MHFC-FAN said: Should just close it tbh. Feels like we're flogging a dead horse here... off to the glue factory with Pucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Unless any strong objections, after tonight's match I will lock the thread unless and until there is something positive to write about. It can always be unlocked as and when that occurs. Any mod. has the power to do it. As it is, there's nothing new, it's repetitive and not doing any of us any good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, jw1739 said: Unless any strong objections, after tonight's match I will lock the thread unless and until there is something positive to write about. It can always be unlocked as and when that occurs. Any mod. has the power to do it. As it is, there's nothing new, it's repetitive and not doing any of us any good. You have to ask yourself, is this the type of censoring we want on a football opinion forum? The cock up of the club is so bad that there is nothing positive report that is part of the game. Edited April 18, 2022 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 29 minutes ago, Mr MO said: You have to ask yourself, is this type of censoring we want on a football opinion forum? The cock up of the club is so bad that there is nothing positive report that is part of the game. @Mr MO I don't really feel it's censorship. But I take your point and let's wait until more people have a say. The thread has been going since September last year - worth reading the initial reaction actually - initial hopes were high, but the anticipated result has not occurred and everyone has had ample chance to express their view. Opinions will not be lost and they will be immediately there when the thread is unlocked again. I and others just feel that there is no point in repeating the same comments over and over again. Actually, I don't think it is a thread about Pucci at all now - it's a thread about PK's coaching and the club's senior management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Oh, wow. Iron fist censorship. The club is not happy with the comments regarding its handling of the currently contracted player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: Oh, wow. Iron fist censorship. The club is not happy with the comments regarding its handling of the currently contracted player. Come on mate. I am NOT connected with the club other than via Foundation Membership of Melbourne Heart, first on the western wing and later behind the southern goal. The only contacts I've had with the club have been at a couple of Family Days, with John van 't Schip and Rutger Worm at a couple of pre-seasons, asking Scott Munn to get the toilets opened out at Epping (another pre-season) and conversations with Ryan our Membership guru. Those people who want to leave the thread open please give an outline of what purpose they think it is serving. I can't see any at the present time, but I'm listening. Throwing around accusations of censorship doesn't get us anywhere. Edited April 18, 2022 by jw1739 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Come on mate. I am NOT connected with the club other than via Foundation Membership of Melbourne Heart, first on the western wing and later behind the southern goal. The only contacts I've had with the club have been at a couple of Family Days, with John van 't Schip and Rutger Worm at a couple of pre-seasons, asking Scott Munn to get the toilets opened out at Epping (another pre-season) and conversations with Ryan our Membership guru. Those people who want to leave the thread open please give an outline of what purpose they think it is serving. I can't see any at the present time, but I'm listening. Throwing around accusations of censorship doesn't get us anywhere. He’s under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 It all makes sense now. This guy was saved for the acl! MOM performance tonight (even handed the captains armband!!!) Your defence is terrified, pooch is on fire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 The thread remains open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 he looked very depressed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 https://fb.watch/cCdgpeRoNa/ nearly the same amount of air time as minutes played. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I think the Forum lives in a parallel universe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 This man has now won his first championship on the highest level, I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: This man has now won his first championship on the highest level, I believe! Contribution = 0 Trophies = 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: Contribution = 0 Trophies = 1 Our most efficient signing in history? Perhaps PK had it spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Our most efficient signing in history? Perhaps PK had it spot on. hahaha! Maybe if he was playing E-League... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Does anyone know his total minutes in the regular season games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: Does anyone know his total minutes in the regular season games? @Torn Asunder 14 minutes. If you look at his record he's barely played any football in recent seasons except in season 2019/20. Edited May 10, 2022 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 I've kept quiet about this signings lack of game time during the season. Now seasons over. I want some answers damn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 I spoke to Manuel Pucciarelli briefly after the grand final. He said that he doesnt know whether he will be with us next year but he hopes to stay because he wants to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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