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1 minute ago, HeartOfCity said:

Have taken the article down from fox sports. Am i the only that thinks they put articles on and then take them off shortly after.

I worked for media monitors a few years ago and things back then got taken down if there was an error in the article. Or it was accidently published and is still under embargo

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3 minutes ago, Dylan said:

I worked for media monitors a few years ago and things back then got taken down if there was an error in the article. Or it was accidently published and is still under embargo

Yeh my assumption was they get submitted into the system and then just need the tick of approval to go live, so that the process is as quick as possible? So its possible that someone like Dave has the chief authority for football and can throw them up himself if need be?

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1 minute ago, bt50 said:

Yeh my assumption was they get submitted into the system and then just need the tick of approval to go live, so that the process is as quick as possible? So its possible that someone like Dave has the chief authority for football and can throw them up himself if need be?

I think its probably more likely that they were testing the link. It's who ever is the editor would give the final green light. At midnight it will go up again and I reckon Wednesday will be changed to either Thursday or today. 

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55 minutes ago, jeffplz said:

omfg

I knew it the entire time but this, this makes me moist

 

where the fuck did you find it

Funny that the pic shows Cahill (coming player), Villa (former guest player), Lampard (intended MelC player).. and Pirlo as the odd man out :lol:

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Maybe he's that rumored coach with EPL experience. Bye John,  welcome Timmy!

Anyway on serious note I hope when he does get announced they got a prime time tv interview,billboards/adds and fingers crossed a home kit launch etc.

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Tim Cahill Signs with Melbourne City FC

 
Melbourne City FC is delighted to announce the signing of Australia’s all-time highest goal scorer, Tim Cahill.

The Socceroo joins Melbourne City on a three-year deal which will see him involved with the Club until at least 2019.

The deal is in two parts: a two-year playing contract with a third year as part of City Football Group’s coaching team. He will wear squad number 17.


Tim will arrive in Australia in the coming days and will begin training with the Melbourne City squad at the City Football Academy on Monday 15 August. His family will join him in Melbourne soon after.

He completed his medical last week at Melbourne City’s sister-club New York City FC’s training facility, where he met Head Coach Patrick Vieira and observed an NYCFC training session.

 

Cahill joins Melbourne City having departed Chinese Super League (CSL) side Hangzhou Greentown in July of this year. He previously played for CSL side Shanghai Shenhua, the MLS’ New York Red Bulls, Millwall FC and Everton FC in the English Premier League.

Arguably Australia’s most successful player, Cahill has represented his country in three consecutive World Cups and the Asian Cup, setting records as the first Australian in history to score in each competition.

Commenting on joining Melbourne City, Tim Cahill said:

“I am incredibly excited to have signed with Melbourne City and ultimately the City Football Group.  There is real ambition and purpose here, qualities that are immensely important to me.”

“The Club is completely attuned to the opportunity for the game in this country; investing significantly in facilities, the development of young players and in giving back at the grassroots level.  For me that makes this the ideal place to be.  I am here to contribute as much as I can to both the Club and, where possible, to the further development of football here in Australia.

 

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“My immediate focus is on getting to know my team-mates and our pre-season preparations. I’m excited about the quality of the squad that I am joining and the opportunity to win silverware.  I’m looking forward to the challenge of testing and proving myself in this league.”

Brian Marwood, Managing Director of City Football Services, said:

“Having Tim join us really builds on the momentum we have created on and off the field over the past two seasons.  His playing credentials combined with his incredible experience will allow him to make an important and timely contribution to the team.

“He has many aspects to his game that have enabled him to enjoy a stellar career. His goals to games ratio have been impressive both as a midfield player and a striker. His undoubted technical qualities and desire to get the best out of himself and those around him are the key qualities that have given him both success and longevity. These attributes will undoubtedly help Melbourne City over the coming seasons.

“The plan to transition Tim to join our coaching team is both significant and exciting.  His international experience as a player on four different continents marries perfectly with City Football Group’s unique global footprint. Following the player-to-coach pathway of Patrick Vieira, Tim has a real opportunity to develop within City Football Group both on the field and from the touchline.”

 

 

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John van’t Schip, Head Coach of Melbourne City FC, said:

“We have very ambitious targets at Melbourne City; we want to win every time we step on the pitch and in doing so we want to bring success for our fans who have been so loyal to us. Tim is an important part of realizing that ambition.  The depth and breadth of his experience will be very important to us on the field and also in the dressing room.

“He is without doubt one of the most loved sports stars in this country, and I think the fact that he is back in his home country is important to the fans, and is fantastic for us as a Club.

“I see in Cahill and Bruno Fornaroli a beautiful footballing partnership - we are very focused on our pre-season preparations and the time that the team have together now is very important.”

 

 

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David Gallop, CEO of Football Federation Australia, said:
“Tim Cahill is a huge addition to the A-League and to Melbourne City FC. A player with his passion for the game, and the records that he holds for the Socceroos, is going to be a tremendous asset.”

“The A-League is the fastest growing league in Australia. With two million people now playing football every year, the future is bright for our sport, and players like Tim Cahill are only going to accelerate that growth.

“He is a fantastic role model for young Australians who aspire to play at the top level.”

 

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6 minutes ago, M13 said:

So CFG want to mould him into a coach.. Much like they did with Vieira.

JVS replacement eventually?

Timing is out. The formula for Melbourne is tried and true.  Retire from football, year with the youth team coupled with minor success at an obscure tournament. Then add to that no senior experience = profit. 

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What a week this has been. Hopefully next week is 'defender week' and we get a marquee and visa defender (also on three year deals).

51 minutes ago, illeatyourheart said:

So is he a guest? Marquee? Under the cap?

Odd that it doesn't say anywhere. But a good source told me he's definitely guest so I'm still hopeful there's a second marquee spot.

He thinks the big name rumour is bullshit though - will be an unknown fornaroli/novillo type, but hopefully a back 4 version.

Welcome Timmy to our silverware winning season you beautiful son of a bitch.

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2 minutes ago, JC22 said:

What a week this has been. Hopefully next week is 'defender week' and we get a marquee and visa defender (also on three year deals).

Odd that it doesn't say anywhere. But a good source told me he's definitely guest so I'm still hopeful there's a second marquee spot.

He thinks the big name rumour is bullshit though - will be an unknown fornaroli/novillo type, but hopefully a back 4 version.

Welcome Timmy to our silverware winning season you beautiful son of a bitch.

I tend to agree, however I'm pretty confident that they'll be a proven player and an instant hit. Dem CFG scouts hey

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6 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

Now that Fornaroli is also a marquee player, there's probably room for another quality but "unknown" player under the cap, irrespective of whether TC is a marquee or guest.

Yep - which will hopefully be out last visa signing.

CB and LB with our marquee and visa spots and we'll take the toilet seat thanks.

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32 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

Now that Fornaroli is also a marquee player, there's probably room for another quality but "unknown" player under the cap, irrespective of whether TC is a marquee or guest.

Just for shits and giggles and to perhaps try to illustrate a point, but these are purely estimated figures and could be higher or lower depending on your subjectivity. I also acknowledge i could be wildly off the mark, although noone except those inside the club will know.

 

Bouzanis 55K
Sorensen 250k

Chapman 80k
Clisby      100k
Franjic      300k
Malik        120k
Muscat      70k
Tongyik     Exempt

Melling     100k
Retre        80k
Caceras    100k
Brattan     100k
Arzani       Exempt
Brandan    150k
Kilkenny    150k

Kuzi         Exempt
Gameiro    130k
Fornaroli   Exempt
Fitzgerald   120k
Kamau       140k
Cahill       Exempt

Total $2,045,000/2,600,000

Add Rose into that at 55-70k and we have 485-500k left over.

Now I'm sure the likely scenario is that the wage bracket will creep upwards but its not unreasonable to think theres at least 300k left over for our last visa signing inside the cap, most likely a CB.

Note: I have Caceres and Brattan so low due to a bit of CFG manipulation.

 

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1 minute ago, Shahanga said:

I reckon both Brandon & Kilkenny would be on A LOT more.

as to the rest well your guess is as good as mine.

I could definitely see Kilkenny on quite a bit more but re Brandan I dunno, there aint much money in South American football

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This signing is absolutely worth it, purely for the shitstorm it's already created amongst salty football fans in this country who are mad their club didn't get him. 

We're going to get unprecedented publicity and we're going to actually have respectable home attendances, I can hardly fucking wait.

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22 minutes ago, bt50 said:

I could definitely see Kilkenny on quite a bit more but re Brandan I dunno, there aint much money in South American football

There isn't much money in comparison to the quality, but I still would think he is on 200-250k.

I think your numbers overall don't deviate enough, I think the higher up players make more and some of the others like Fitzgerald make less.

23 minutes ago, heart_fan10 said:

Franjic on 300k??

Don't see why not, came from the Russian league, Australian international, probably offered marquee by other teams, could have gone Europe/Asia, only came here because he wanted to be home in Melbourne. Might be a bit less because of that last factor.

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My boss who somewhat follows the aleague and supports Victory has said he and he boys will cross over to City and go to a few games. 

I'm assuming this is all apart of the plan to convert the unconverted. Come for Cahill, stay for Bruno. 

 

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