Deeming Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Colazo lands at Melbourne City Tim Cahill and Michael Jakobsen could be handed home debuts for Melbourne City in their FFA Cup quarter-final against Western Sydney on Wednesday. Source: AAP 20 SEP 2016 - 11:06 AM UPDATED 1 MIN AGO Melbourne City have completed their squad for the A-League season ahead, having landed Argentinian winger Nicolas Colazo from Boca Juniors. Colazo, 26, trained with City for the first time on Tuesday morning at AAMI Park ahead but won't play in the club's FFA Cup quarter-final with Western Sydney on Wednesday night. City have yet to complete the paperwork surrounding the left-sided player's marquee move from Boca Juniors, which wraps up coach John van 't Schip's off-season shopping. "We are finished with our signings, which I am very happy with. We go forward," the Dutchman said. Colazo landed in Melbourne on Monday and will contend for round one of the A-League. "He had the opportunity and liked the opportunity to join us in this project. We're happy," van 't Schip said. "He's a player that can play up front, midfield and even in defence ... technically strong and a good left foot." Colazo joins countryman Fernando Brandan, Socceroos great Tim Cahill, Danish international Michael Jakobsen and home-grown talents Bruce Kamau, Luke Brattan and Neil Kilkenny as City's major signings. Looking at Transfer Markt http://www.transfermarkt.com/nicolas-colazo/profil/spieler/116277 he doesn't actually play up front. But player's positions don't bother JvS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 So we have signed a wide player/winger that can play left back and are told he can be used up front. Genuinely hope this guy rips it up and compliments the squad and will be really keen to see where how he is actually used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Apparently he had an offer from Serie A but he didn't want his wife in the same country as Icardi. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Seems really versatile, and whether he plays, LB, LM or LW it looks as though he'll be putting some nice crosses for Cahill to latch onto 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looks super exciting. He's going to be good at one of those positions, hopefully we find the right fit for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Announced by the club. Done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace1234 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Melbourne City FC can announce the signing of Argentine winger Nicolas Colazo ahead of the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season. The left-footed attacking midfielder signs on a season-long loan deal from Argentine club Boca Juniors, joining Melbourne City as the Club’s second marquee player for the upcoming A-League season. Born in Buenos Aires, Colazo joined Boca’s youth academy at the age of nine, making 106 appearances and scoring five goals in Argentina’s top flight since breaking into the first team in 2009. Along with a brief loan stint at Argentine side All Boys, Colazo enjoyed a successful spell with his hometown club, winning both the Primera Division title and Copa Argentina trophy on two occasions. Colazo, 26, arrived in Melbourne on Monday and passed his medical at the City Football Academy on Tuesday. “Head Coach John van’t Schip said: “Nicolas will provide us with an important versatility on the left; he is able to play and transition well across attack and defence; qualities we require to further strengthen our squad and suit our style of play.” “Given his experience in South America and the fact he is still at an age we can maximise his potential, we believe Nicolas will be a strong contributor to our squad.” Colazo will occupy the Club’s fifth and final visa spot alongside Danish duo Thomas Sorensen and Michael Jakobsen, Uruguayan Bruno Fornaroli and fellow Argentine Fernando Brandan, and will wear the number 9 jersey. Melbourne City FC A-League Squad (2016/17): 1. Thomas Sorensen (GK), 2. Manny Muscat, 3. Josh Rose, 4. Connor Chapman, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Osama Malik, 7. Corey Gameiro, 8. Neil Kilkenny, 9. Nicolas Colazo, 10. Anthony Caceres, 11. Bruce Kamau, 12. Nick Fitzgerald, 14. Daniel Arzani, 17. Tim Cahill, 18. Paulo Retre, 20. Dean Bouzanis (GK), 21. Ruon Tongyik, 22. Michael Jakobsen, 23. Bruno Fornaroli, 26. Luke Brattan, 27. Fernando Brandan, 28. Steve Kuzmanovski, 29. Braedyn Crowley (S) S = Scholarship Player Player Profile Nicolas ColazoDOB: 08/07/1990Nationality: ArgentinianPrevious clubs: Boca Juniors (Argentina), All Boys (Argentina)Accolades: Argentine Primera Division (2011/12, 2015), Copa Argentina (2011/12, 2014/15) - See more at: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/city-signs-colazo/4o9pwl9nm3gh1nw63itqgpj5f#sthash.3hcn4CEP.dpufRead more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/city-signs-colazo/4o9pwl9nm3gh1nw63itqgpj5f#qwYQEH08Mz6wo4IJ.99 Edited September 20, 2016 by Ace1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Considering I got my hair cut Saturday I'm ok with the Serbian hairdressers one day margin of error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Considering I got my hair cut Saturday I'm ok with the Serbian hairdressers one day margin of error Thats Heart level complacency 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thisphantomfortress Posted September 20, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just now, Dylan said: Thats Heart level complacency If we leak correct information, we leak correct information. If we leak incorrect information, we leak incorrect information. - Serbian hairdresser 2016 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Welcome Nico. Club getting serious at last. Won't be long before everyone gets marquee visa players on loan. It's the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just to make sure people don't get too optimistic on here JVS is still our coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Just to make sure people don't get too optimistic on here JVS is still our coach Better to wait for them to write about their optimism then quote with a photo of JVS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) 32 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Considering I got my hair cut Saturday I'm ok with the Serbian hairdressers one day margin of error Mate any of us could have told you the same thing since we all knew he was already here. Strike one for the hairdresser Edited September 20, 2016 by illeatyourheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 -5 from his rating last year. Other then pace, crossing is still his best stat on FIFA 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Looks like him and Bruno are best friends already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Bruno looks like a pub footballer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Vickory's article isn't telling us something we don't know, but given Vickory's expertise and the fact he doesn't normally say much about a league south America signings I'd say we might have an even bigger star in the making than first impressions (particularly with regards / comparison our other South America players) http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/09/25/low-down-melbourne-city-recruit-colazo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityWildcat Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Yep, Tim Vickery has been the BBC's specialist reporter on South American football for almost 20 years. Used to listen to him very often on Five Live when I Iived in the UK. He's across every team, club and national, on that continent. Edited September 26, 2016 by CityWildcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 What a player, what an assist and what an absolute precision cross, this guy is all class. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Gets such good 'whippage' and pace on all of his deliveries into the right areas. Phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Adam Peacock meets Nicolas Colazo, who joins Melbourne City from Boca Juniors October 14, 2016 Adam Peacock TIM Cahill rightly has all the headlines and attention, but if Melbourne City are to achieve anything this season, he and Bruno Fornaroli need help, especially with Aaron Mooy off the scene. Enter a man still in his prime who knows all about dealing with pressure. Argentinian Nicolas Colazo arrives in Melbourne from the famed Boca Juniors club, where he played over 100 games after graduating from their youth set up. That means he won’t be overawed by the occasion tomorrow night as he looks to become this season’s version of Fornaroli… (Many thanks to his wife Solange Rivas for acting as translator!) Adam Peacock: Nicolas, welcome to Australia. Does it feel like a new home already, or a surreal adventure that you’re happy to go along with? Colazo: Honestly, I already feel like (I’m at) home. I’m very thankful to my teammates and the people of this beautiful city who made me feel that way. When your agent calls, he says to you: “Melbourne City in Australia are interested”. What did you Google first – Melbourne, Australia, A-League, or kangaroo? Well, I’ve visited Australia (and Melbourne) with Boca Juniors before (in 2010), so I knew how nice it is. That’s why my first Google search was ‘Melbourne City FC’ and the A-League after that. Tell us the story of how this move came about… I was analysing different club offers to continue my career when my agent called and told me about the chance of becoming part of Melbourne City. And I felt instantly that was my new path. I was very excited about it from the beginning. I’ve travelled with young kids, and I’ve had more fun cleaning a toilet. Is the plane ride with a young infant son one of the most difficult periods of your life?! (Laughs), thank God no. It was quite easy because he fell asleep more than half plane trip, and played calm with mom and dad the other half. He is most of the time in a good mood. We are very lucky. No doubt you were told about the professionalism of a club like Melbourne City… but what did you make of the training ground when you got there? The training ground is amazing, it has all what a professional player needs to be always in optimal conditions. I’m very impressed with all facilities. Just to name some, the medical centre, gym, locker room, dining room and even the play room are five stars. I didn’t know it was so organised. Awesome. Here in Australia, there’s not a stack of external pressure on players to perform. From Boca Juniors, do you have a good example of what type of expectation there is when playing for a club like Boca? At Boca Juniors you must win. No matter what and how. That’s the demand of the club and the fans as well. You feel the pressure inside and outside the match. But that’s something that teaches you a lot. I’m thankful for that experience, I really enjoyed it. What was the realisation like that you had to leave Boca – where’d you’d been since nine years old! – to further your football life? It’s harsh, but it’s football… It was not so hard, because this profession is about that too. I was prepared to make a change and I did. Do you have any good Maradona stories… or one that can be printed?! We’ve seen him acting like a lunatic at Boca games (mind you, seems everyone does). I never had the pleasure to meet Diego. I’m a big fan of him and I hope to meet him any time. Although I can tell you, I saw him in many matches on his special seat at La Bombonera, yelling crazy. He is the biggest fan of Boca Juniors. Who is the best player you’ve played with and why? Riquelme, Martin Palermo and (Carlos) Tevez – because of their soccer importance, and for all that I’ve learned from them, inside and outside the game. Are you impressed with hearing what Bruno Fornaroli did last season, because you’ll be a bloody hero if you can do what he did in his debut season? Bruno Fornaroli is just a brilliant player. With just one year he became the biggest scorer of the league and he is a great captain. I would be pleased doing a little part of what he did last season! If it is more, it would be cool for the club! Tim Cahill, he’s our big star, how have you found him? Tim is the biggest soccer idol here in Australia. He’s an excellent partner and he has a winning kind of mind. It’s an honour to train and play with him. He has a wonderful head shot! What has to happen for this to be a good time for you in Melbourne? To win a title would be very important to me. This Saturday night will be special at Etihad Stadium, but you know about dealing with a big atmosphere, perhaps the biggest there is? Sure, I’ve felt the best atmosphere every Boca vs River. La Bombonera definitely trembles with the support of the fans. I was very lucky being there. In that regard, what are you expectations then for the Melbourne Derby. It’s my first match in a derby, and I feel that will feel very similar. I can’t wait to get out to the pitch. I hope to see there all Melbourne City fans supporting us! Wish you all the best mate, and look forward to seeing you out there on Saturday. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/adam-peacock-meets-nicolas-colazo-who-joins-melbourne-city-from-boca-juniors/news-story/3dfce7e81ad0734f11fe15076c0b3d46 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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morphine Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Maybe this had been covered off already, but why is Peacock doing all of our media? Not complaining btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, morphine said: Maybe this had been covered off already, but why is Peacock doing all of our media? Not complaining btw. Peacock's styyle in that interview was great. Edited October 18, 2016 by mjake1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 10 hours ago, morphine said: Maybe this had been covered off already, but why is Peacock doing all of our media? Not complaining btw. aslong as it's not garb, slater, harper or zelic i'm happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB_603 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 In doubt for Friday's game: "Colazo may be in doubt for this weekend, however, as he is understood to be nursing an ear infection and is battling to be fit for the AAMI Park clash with Perth Glory." http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/soccer-citys-latinos-only-just-hitting-their-stride-says-skipper-fornaroli-20161019-gs5qvl.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) 'Apparently' nursing an ear infection. Being protected or saved for the cup game possibly. Edited October 19, 2016 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I really don't think there's another club who has the type of injuries that we get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Easy enough to contract during air travel these days. Quite a few of my friends who make the journey to the U.K and back suffer this way, some quite severely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 10 hours ago, jw1739 said: Easy enough to contract during air travel these days. Quite a few of my friends who make the journey to the U.K and back suffer this way, some quite severely. Think a few questions of his wife need to asked. From experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Jovan said: Think a few questions of his wife need to asked. From experience. You're not a doctor, are you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGirl Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Far from it seems like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Kinnibari said: You're not a doctor, are you. No, but have received many ear bashings from feisty woman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGirl Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Jovan said: No, but have received many ear bashings from feisty woman. Balkan women, ay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, CityGirl said: Balkan women, ay? Mostly. But of late Greek. Not sure which are worse or better depending on circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 The way this thread could be heading perhaps I should move it to "The Club Room"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGirl Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Meet ya's there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Diagnosed with a burst eardrum.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Will he be out for a Germano? or a Koren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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