Zanty Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 9 hours ago, jw1739 said: However, now I'm not sure because I have heard that he is leaving shortly and going back to Brazil Where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Zanty said: Where did you hear that? If the is loan is cut short than that’s ultimate proof he was an injury replacement, it could be that he’s carried over until Leckie or Jakolis are fit again. Edited January 13 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 35 minutes ago, Zanty said: Where did you hear that? From a mate of mine, City member. Don't know his source. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Re Natel. I suspect if the Tilio signing has legs, we may have to make space in the budget. Natel might be the one that goes to make space. To me he's inconsistent and not a game changer unless he has space. Looks good when things are going well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: From a mate of mine, City member. Don't know his source. It would kind of benefit City if it happened tbh, Bring back Tilio on loan and have a spare visa slot for a box to box type midfielder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 54 minutes ago, Zanty said: It would kind of benefit City if it happened tbh, Bring back Tilio on loan and have a spare visa slot for a box to box type midfielder Do we have cap space for such a midfielder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, Mr MO said: Do we have cap space for such a midfielder? No idea, hope we do cause we need some more quality if we want to do anything this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 12 hours ago, Mr MO said: Do we have cap space for such a midfielder? Doubt it. If we do, why didn't we use it right from the start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, jw1739 said: Doubt it. If we do, why didn't we use it right from the start? My thinking is start of the season the midfield 3 was be Arslan, Ugarkovic, Sakhi, with Sakhi as an 8, but now that Sakhi is playing more as a defensive midfielder it means Ugarkovic has dropped from the starting XI, and we don't really have a midfielder to partner Arslan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 7 hours ago, Zanty said: My thinking is start of the season the midfield 3 was be Arslan, Ugarkovic, Sakhi, with Sakhi as an 8, but now that Sakhi is playing more as a defensive midfielder it means Ugarkovic has dropped from the starting XI, and we don't really have a midfielder to partner Arslan. We have Antonis and Lopane on paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 24 minutes ago, Mr MO said: We have Antonis and Lopane on paper Antonis doesn't seem to be rated as a starter although I think he has played quite well & Lopane is still only young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, Zanty said: Antonis doesn't seem to be rated as a starter although I think he has played quite well & Lopane is still only young That’s true but in reality you recruit to aim to have a squad with players who can play on multiple positions and at least two players per position. Personally if we had only money or space for one player;  most impact for mid season recruitment would be another starting level CF, one with different qualities than JMAC. Way too often we play with a player less in possession, JMAC is out of form, not fit but more often than not is just gobbled up by good CBs (there’s a few more now than some seasons ago). Perhaps even a CF/AM type of player. But yeah a high quality DM could also make a world of difference but that doesn’t take away the fact that we are often toothless, idealess and don’t have enough presence in the box with our slow possession play. Edited January 14 by Mr MO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 Got to make more use of Caputo. He's that taller CF type. Almost got a goal if that header was directed down. And had a good assist to Mazzeo a week ago. He won't get better sitting on the pine each week 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 4 hours ago, Le Hack said: Got to make more use of Caputo. He's that taller CF type. Almost got a goal if that header was directed down. And had a good assist to Mazzeo a week ago. He won't get better sitting on the pine each week This is an important issue. Players need minutes to improve, and improve their chances of making a good career out of football. They have a short working life, particularly as physical fitness demands are increasing not decreasing. Young players are going to sit on the City bench only as long as they see it as useful to their career. You can't blame them. Despite contracts, players like Max Caputo are not going to stick around for ever.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I think we also have to remember that this squad was built in Rado's vision with the intention that every signing was brought in for a specific role that Rado wanted, obviously after being sacked after 2 games and then Aurelio coming in meant some players moved around and certain players either became more or less in favour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Who was the victory forward that played for them few years back? Blonde haired visa scored some great goals. We need someone like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 2 hours ago, n i k o said: Who was the victory forward that played for them few years back? Blonde haired visa scored some great goals. We need someone like that. Toivonen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 On 14/1/2024 at 9:30 PM, Zanty said: Antonis doesn't seem to be rated as a starter although I think he has played quite well & Lopane is still only young Don’t hold your breath for a visa midfielder. In the WSW pregame Vidmar mentioned he really likes Lopane and the qualities he brings to the team. I’m guessing he is one we will persist with and that’s why Vidmar shoe-horned him in as a winger instead of starting Mazzeo or Caputo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 On 16/01/2024 at 2:11 AM, Mr MO said: Toivonen That's the one. Someone like him would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, n i k o said: That's the one. Someone like him would be great. Just someone who can control a ball under pressure and participate in play would give the forward line a whole new dynamic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 17 hours ago, Mr MO said: Just someone who can control a ball under pressure and participate in play would give the forward line a whole new dynamic. We just need to play to his strengths and not expect to much out of him otherwise, he's very good at what he does, but it's limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 50 minutes ago, moops said: We just need to play to his strengths and not expect to much out of him otherwise, he's very good at what he does, but it's limited. Yes that’s true. But with not expecting too much you wouldn’t think we are talking about a marquee player and a top earner of the squad. Perhaps this is the dilemma for the club and his contract situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: Yes that’s true. But with not expecting too much you wouldn’t think we are talking about a marquee player and a top earner of the squad. Perhaps this is the dilemma for the club and his contract situation. The issue is, there is a very large fisconnect between what he is wirth vs what he is worth to us. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 17 minutes ago, malloy said: The issue is, there is a very large fisconnect between what he is wirth vs what he is worth to us. Word of the Year: "Fisconnect" - applicable to most CEOs, a disconnect between their salary and the performance of the organization they head up. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 20 hours ago, jw1739 said: Word of the Year: "Fisconnect" - applicable to most CEOs, a disconnect between their salary and the performance of the organization they head up. That was definitely an intentional typo on my behalf, I assure you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, malloy said: That was definitely an intentional typo on my behalf, I assure you. It doesn't matter how you got there - I just think it is brilliant! "Fisconnect" - a situation where the remuneration of a CEO is disconnected from, and usually inversely proportional to, the performance of the organisation in which he or she holds that position. So many examples...Optus, Qantas...the list goes on and on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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