belaguttman Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Great (not). Light blue is such an effete colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) 41 minutes ago, MHFCRC said: Surely a matter of time now with FFA officially announcing season long guest players.. Second half is interesting (but not surprising) aswell referring to our applications for a branding change. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/guest-player-spot-approved-for-201617-a-league-season/1lh4ejtsc6l7b1usdffahhs5j8 “To satisfy the Full Season Guest Player criteria players must pass stringent marketability tests to ensure the club is not only signing a quality player who can add to on field performance but they will become pivotal to the marketing of the Hyundai A-League,” Gallop said. It`s only a matter of days before it gets signed off “FFA received a submission from Melbourne City and after two seasons of operating with a hybrid brand the change has been approved. The City Football Group has shown they are serious about their long term commitment to the Hyundai A-League and this will allow Melbourne City to grow in line with the global brand strategy of the City Football Group. Nice to hear the second statement that CFG want things done there way to move this comp forward in a hurry and get the clueless FFA and stop holding the League back. Edited June 27, 2016 by AntiScum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 So I will take my green line now that the formalities have been sorted On 7 June 2016 at 10:46 PM, thisphantomfortress said: Here's some hot sauce; Deal is done in principle nothing signed yet some formalities to sort out which could be stumbling blocks. If it goes through don't expect it this week as the city staff are away/no presser tomorrow and fixtures announced Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Few tweets floating around that announcement is imminent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 This has to be the worst kept secret in football surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 So if/when he comes, what number will he be? Will he take Chapman's #4, go the #9 for something different, or the famous #17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 surely he takes the fans #12 and pull another legacy claim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 9 hours ago, Dylan said: Few tweets floating around that announcement is imminent Obviously it's Thursday 10am. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 36 minutes ago, Tony999 said: Obviously it's Thursday 10am. And clearly its samaras we're signing, not cahill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 On 23/06/2016 at 10:44 AM, Heart of Melbourne said: 10am past. Fold the club Again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Again. Not a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Not a good sign Instead we got the Aaron Mooy leaving announcement, double whammy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Instead we got the Aaron Mooy leaving announcement, double whammy! Well we did get the Brattan announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Perfectly logical to space out announcements. Why waste all of your good will and marketing with one move? Aaron's Mooy's move to City and Cahill's arrival will be the two biggest stories in Australian football this off-season. Use Brattan and Caceres' arrival to dull the pain of losing Aaron, then wait a short time and unveil Cahill (and potentially the new kits) to create purely positive buzz. Don't forget you've got the (seemingly inevitable) elevation of Bruno to Marquee status too. Edited June 30, 2016 by Embee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 19 minutes ago, Embee said: Perfectly logical to space out announcements. Why waste all of your good will and marketing with one move? Aaron's Mooy's move to City and Cahill's arrival will be the two biggest stories in Australian football this off-season. Use Brattan and Caceres' arrival to dull the pain of losing Aaron, then wait a short time and unveil Cahill (and potentially the new kits) to create purely positive buzz. Don't forget you've got the (seemingly inevitable) elevation of Bruno to Marquee status too. And don't forget so far we have only 17 confirmed signed players, so plenty more news to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I reckon Cahill announcement will be after his current contract expires. Next week I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jovan said: I reckon Cahill announcement will be after his current contract expires. Next week I think. Also after the election. The story wouldn't get as much coverage if it was announced now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Cahill announcement > election announcement (according to Cahill anyway) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Clearly his impending announcement will coincide with his new clothing range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: And don't forget so far we have only 17 confirmed signed players, so plenty more news to come. One of those probably being the signing of another 35 y.o centre back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 7 hours ago, carlings said: Clearly his impending announcement will coincide with his new clothing range. Yeah, I heard the lines have already started outside Glue stores for his new line of $120 sweat pants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 13 hours ago, Tesla said: Yeah, I heard the lines have already started outside Glue stores for his new line of $120 sweat pants. Are they suitable for an aesthetic lifestyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 27 minutes ago, cadete said: Are they suitable for an aesthetic lifestyle? I wouldn't think they're anymore suitable than what you could get for $30 at DFO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Melbourne City ramp up bid to bring Tim Cahill home to A-League Dominic Bossi July 1 2016 - 6:53PM Australia's all-time leading scorer is one step closer to coming home with Melbourne City ramping up their pursuit of Tim Cahill following the transfer of their marquee Aaron Mooy. The 25-year-old Socceroo made the lucrative switch from Melbourne City to their parent company Manchester City on a four-year deal that will make him one of the highest earning Australian athletes. His departure to the English Premier League has freed the club to make aggressive moves in the transfer market with Cahill firmly emerging as one of their priorities. The transfer of Mooy means the A-League's wealthiest club is now in a position of considerable luxury heading into the transfer window with a full allocation of marquee players, three visa-player spots on their roster and a guest player at their disposal. City have both marquee positions to fill as well as a guest player for the entire season available to them with the latter understood to be reserved for Cahill. The new rule plays into the hands of City who are already in discussions to fill one of their marquee roles with a new contract for striker Bruno Fornaroli. In an enviable position with seemingly endless cash to spend, it leaves Melbourne City as the only potential Australian suitor for Cahill. Some are put-off by his price tag, others not convinced of the return they would get from a 36-year-old. Some clubs are looking for alternative marquees while others simply not in the hunt for players outside of the cap. That there is no fight for Australia's most recognised footballer should raise a red flag. However to whom? The game? The league or the player? Perhaps all. The writing is on the wall prompting Cahill back to Australia. It was first put forward indirectly by Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou, who made no secret of his low opinion on the standard of the Chinese Super League following a tour in April. Cahill's selection in the national team has not yet come under threat but his role is increasingly becoming less clear. Stoushes with the FFA this year dealt a blow on the player's public image, where questions of his motivation formed the basis of fans' criticism. A lack of vision was cited by Cahill, a lack of funds by the FFA and despite whatever reassuring words have been exchanged since, only a firm commitment from one will satisfy the other and placate the public. The FFA desperately need a player of Cahill's marketability to kick off the A-League next season. Whether the veteran striker acknowledges it or not, he needs to silence some critics and consolidate his image. The two seem at an impasse, however there is one option that could satisfy both parties, clubs and punters. Cahill could quash all suggestions of financial motivation by offering to sign inside the salary cap. Suddenly he would be affordable, viable and less of a risk for many financially strapped A-League clubs. Such a move would make him even more marketable. He has shown signs of generosity in the past and another move would make the biggest name in Australian football easily command a handsome third-party or external sponsorship deal that would supplement his income but not at the cost of the game. Interest remains strong in China, including his current team Huangzhou Greentown but they may not be able to best satisfy his other passion – grassroots football and leading junior academies. http://m.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city/melbourne-city-ramp-up-bid-to-bring-tim-cahill-home-to-aleague-20160701-gpwmxd.html Edited July 2, 2016 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Cant imagine the negative tone to the article if SFC where going to sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yeah, Bossi goes on and on about the limitless budget of City, ignoring the role of the salary cap for the team as a whole, and the even more money that Sydney FC spent on del Piero 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Le Cube Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 5 hours ago, haz said: Interest remains strong in China, including his current team Huangzhou Greentown but they may not be able to best satisfy his other passion – getting paid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 scored the other night as his club moved just above the drop zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Very quite on the Tim Cahill front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Very quite on the Tim Cahill front Our new PM will announce him in his first speech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 8 hours ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Very quiet on the Tim Cahill front I understand the stumbling block is he is demanding a contract clause that says "he will not be selected at right back". JVS is now trying to figure out where else he could play him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: I understand the stumbling block is he is demanding a contract clause that says "he will not be selected at right back". JVS is now trying to figure out where else he could play him. left back obviously 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 10 hours ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Very quite on the Tim Cahill front FFA have somehow stumped up the cash for Sydney FC so they can take him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Shahanga said: I understand the stumbling block is he is demanding a contract clause that says "he will not be selected at right back". JVS is now trying to figure out where else he could play him. Easy, Bouzanis to RB, Cahill to spend the season in the Germano Centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Cahill's contract with Hangzhou Greentown ends on the 20th of July, so don't think will hear an announcement while hes still contracted there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityscape Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Deal done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/07/13/its-city-cahill-after-agreement-reached I'd put my Oct/November exams on the line just to watch this cunt play. Announce it already 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Thursday 10am (next week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 On 01/07/2016 at 10:45 AM, Tesla said: They've been finalising minor terms with Tim Cahill for a month now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Cahills still in China isn't he? Doesn't surprise me that no announcements been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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