kingofhearts Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Confirmed signing, should be our number 1 keeper. Edited September 2, 2018 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Confirmed signing, should be our number 1 keeper. @kingofheartsWhere is it confirmed please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 anytime today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 where is our taste of Africa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, Dylan said: where is our taste of Africa 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 I know its not a confirmation, but Daniel Garb from the foxsports podcast has mentioned Birighitti to city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Is Birighitti an upgrade on Bouzanis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, haz said: Is Birighitti an upgrade on Bouzanis? One hundred percent. Ignoring the fact that GK position in our squad didnt really need an upgrade, still objectively speaking Brighitti is a substantial upgrade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 This may be unpopular but every game Galekovic is looking better. Given a bit off confidence and a couple decent CBs he could return a very high level. At one point he was in socceroo discussions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, IssySG said: One hundred percent. Ignoring the fact that GK position in our squad didnt really need an upgrade, still objectively speaking Brighitti is a substantial upgrade. Yep I agree. But I wonder what the wage differences are? I would hope we still arnt paying his loan wage, but more so what happens if Bouzanis flops and returns next season.... I would assume Galekovic would be made to retire sinc he is off contract. Edited September 3, 2018 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/837669/nac-breda-ontbindt-contract-van-zondebok-zaak-om-weer-vooruit-te-kijken-.html This dutch article says he has already negotiated a contract with another team. I expect him to come to Melbourne before he is announced. Since Monday is over, I would guess Wednesday or Thursday. (Back up statement from his old club - 31st August) http://www.nac.nl/108/newsid/12737/Mark-Birighitti-verlaat-NAC.html Edited September 3, 2018 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, IssySG said: One hundred percent. Ignoring the fact that GK position in our squad didnt really need an upgrade, still objectively speaking Brighitti is a substantial upgrade. What's your basis for that? Breda obviously don't think much of him if they demoted him to fourth choice. There's barely any difference between him and Bouzanis physically or in age, so it looks like a Peter-Paul situation to me. IMO Bouzanis had improved over the past two seasons, so I'm afraid I don't see much point in the whole exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 23 minutes ago, jw1739 said: What's your basis for that? Breda obviously don't think much of him if they demoted him to fourth choice. There's barely any difference between him and Bouzanis physically or in age, so it looks like a Peter-Paul situation to me. IMO Bouzanis had improved over the past two seasons, so I'm afraid I don't see much point in the whole exercise. I agree I hope we are not paying part of bouzanis loan and Birighitti is on the same bouzanis wage so he isn’t take up viable cap space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 50 minutes ago, jw1739 said: What's your basis for that? Breda obviously don't think much of him if they demoted him to fourth choice. There's barely any difference between him and Bouzanis physically or in age, so it looks like a Peter-Paul situation to me. IMO Bouzanis had improved over the past two seasons, so I'm afraid I don't see much point in the whole exercise. Maybe dean was keen to play in Europe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 38 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: Maybe dean was keen to play in Europe ? Undoubtedly so, but IMO City want to keep him and that's why he has been loaned and not transferred. His contract with City is until 31st May 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: What's your basis for that? Breda obviously don't think much of him if they demoted him to fourth choice. There's barely any difference between him and Bouzanis physically or in age, so it looks like a Peter-Paul situation to me. IMO Bouzanis had improved over the past two seasons, so I'm afraid I don't see much point in the whole exercise. I reckon Spider wanted to make the change. No evidence just see the changes as more than a coincidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, Shahanga said: I reckon Spider wanted to make the change. No evidence just see the changes as more than a coincidence. It’s very weird cause he left a WSW when Kalic was GK there and then when he comes as GK Bouzanis leaves again could be a coincidence or more to the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, CityBoyz said: It’s very weird cause he left a WSW when Kalic was GK there and then when he comes as GK Bouzanis leaves again could be a coincidence or more to the story I honestly though they were best mates. But then again I think I had that idea due to him starting in the league under him. Good pick up though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'm interested to see how long after the departure of Bouzanis it's going to be before City actually announces the signing of Birighitti - if it happens at all. Both Ikonomidis and McGowan have gone no further than rumours so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I wondered whether Ikonomidis was dead as soon as we announced our Frenchman. Presumably they want to get Birighitti over here first before announcing, and it's not a quick journey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 15 hours ago, Shahanga said: I reckon Spider wanted to make the change. No evidence just see the changes as more than a coincidence. The was a rumour floating around about a month or two ago that their was a fallout between the two (potential either one may still have resentment for the other from previous time together) I can't recall where I read it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, malloy said: The was a rumour floating around about a month or two ago that their was a fallout between the two (potential either one may still have resentment for the other from previous time together) I can't recall where I read it though. On here, IIRC. Someone reported "tension in the whole GK group." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kingofhearts Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Green line please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Green line please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Green line please 1 green to accompany the 20 reds 😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 3-year contract for Birighitti. That pretty much spells the end of the line at the end of this season for Galekovic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: 3-year contract for Birighitti. That pretty much spells the end of the line at the end of this season for Galekovic. I think that was always the case. Will probably go into coaching and then we will elevate Delinov to number 2 FWIW I actually think Birighitti is a big upgrade on Bouzanis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Dylan said: I think that was always the case. Will probably go into coaching and then we will elevate Delinov to number 2 FWIW I actually think Birighitti is a big upgrade on Bouzanis When he was in the HAL, yes I rated him well above Bouzanis. But since then, Bouzanis has gotten much better while Birighitti has sat on a bench. We'll need to wait for a few games to see where he is at ™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 But how’s his distribution? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 The good thing I like about this signing is that he would have been in training much longer then our guys for this season. So I expect him to start as soon as hes over jet lag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Quote Birighitti reveals why he chose City The 27-year-old arrives in Bundoora battling for the first-choice goalkeeping spot with Eugene Galekovic, who he spent time with as a youngster in his Adelaide United days. He is also reunited with Scott Jamieson and Dario Vidosic. Birighitti made it clear he has returned to City for more game time after his stints at Swansea and NAC Breda. He said he matured a lot of after playing 16 games for NAC Breda and said he found the Eredivisie difficult to play in. "I spent a year at Swansea and I knew after it was time to move on and take the next step to find a club in Europe where I can play," Birighitti told FTBL. "I was fortunate that Breda believed in me and gave me an opportunity. I played many games there and the Dutch league is fantastic for young players to gain that experience in Europe. "They had a lot of problems with the goalkeepers and throughout their season, they weren’t happy with the goalkeepers and they started one goalkeeper for the first three games and they didn’t believe in him, so they brought me in. "It was quite difficult to go there and perform straight away and the supporters are very passionate and have their say." Birighitti added he was relishing game time with City this season. "Last year was a solid year in Holland, I played a lot of games and things change at the club," he said. "A new coach came in and he had different ideas and plans and he brought in one of the goalkeepers at his old club. It was difficult for me and at this stage in my career, it’s important to be playing every week and I thought Melbourne City was a perfect fit. "If I was going to come back to the A-League, it was always going to be City because of their links and the club in general has come so far. "Speaking with the gaffer, I liked his ideas and what he had planned and I think we’ll be fighting for the championship and it’s something I want to be a part of and that’s why I chose City." Birighitti has signed for City in a three-year contract, but did not rule out returning to Europe in the near future. He also denied he was disappointed to be back in the A-League after his stints in Europe. "If you see the setup at City, not many clubs in Europe and Australia have the facilities we do at City," Birighitti said. "Coming back wasn’t difficult at all, I know the league and I was involved for many years. It’s a league I can do well in and hopefully I have a good season and we’ll see what happens in the future. "It’s something I’d like to get back to, but I don’t want to set long-term goals. I just want to perform well and the rest will take care of itself." Birighitti is yet to play a competitive game for City as Galekovic started in their 2-1 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers in the FFA Cup quarter-final. It is the Melbourne Derby on Saturday and Birighitti recalls playing against Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie as the biggest games of his career. He added he was excited to meet Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium. "I kept a close eye on the A-League last year and City were so close to making the Grand Final," he said. "There’s a sense of feeling at the club this year that it’s a bit of revenge and everyone is hungry and fighting. Our results have been good in preseason and we haven’t conceded many goals. "In my Newcastle days, the Melbourne Derby was always a game we’d try and watch because it’s an epic battle and to be part of one will be very exciting. There will be a big crowd and these are the games you’ll be involved in." https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/birighitti-reveals-why-he-chose-city-514094 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Not on the bench tonight anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Missing_Moy said: Not on the bench tonight anyone know why? Injured in warm up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Missing_Moy said: Not on the bench tonight anyone know why? 58 minutes ago, haz said: Injured in warm up I was standing in active pregame and he looked very ginger during the normal "outfielders take shots one on one, keepers try to save" warm up in front of the active bay goals. Looked lower back but could be a range of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 13 hours ago, mattyh001 said: I was standing in active pregame and he looked very ginger during the normal "outfielders take shots one on one, keepers try to save" warm up in front of the active bay goals. Looked lower back but could be a range of things. Hip/Groin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Interesting to speculate on next season. We signed this guy for three years, and Bouzanis will return for loan at the end of this season and have another season to go. And yet it's Galekovic who holds down the GK spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Interesting to speculate on next season. We signed this guy for three years, and Bouzanis will return for loan at the end of this season and have another season to go. And yet it's Galekovic who holds down the GK spot. Maybe a bit of bad planning but good problem to have Imo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dylan said: Birighitti is gone @Dylan Evidence please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, jw1739 said: @Dylan Evidence please? Isn't it just the injury from last week's warm up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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