Mr MO Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Harrison said: A decent Championship team is not beyond him. I hope it happens for his sake. I hope it doesn’t for ours. Aren’t you afraid that the technical level in the championship is way higher for such a key position? He’s played on lower levels in Scotland and Germany but wasn’t deemed good enough. Genuinely interest to hear what you believe has changed between now and 3 years ago? A good first touch and be able to hold onto the ball is so important in most other leagues. In our A league you can stuff up every ball you get without consequences, score a tap in last minute and you are a God! A new team will not be so patient as he’s proven nothing yet. Jamie just needs to stay here and sign for life and get a statue outside AAMI park! Edited May 24, 2021 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Aren’t you afraid that the technical level in the championship is way higher for such a key position? He’s played on lower levels in Scotland and Germany but wasn’t deemed good enough. Genuinely interest to hear what you believe has changed between now and 3 years ago? A good first touch and be able to hold onto the ball is so important in most other leagues. In our A league you can stuff up every ball you get without consequences, score a tap in last minute and you are a God! A new team will not be so patient as he’s proven nothing yet. Jamie just needs to stay here and sign for life and get a statue outside AAMI park! Goalscoring (the ability to finish and be in the right spots) takes you a long way. I agree he’s limited but plenty of non technical forwards make it in the Championship. Edited May 24, 2021 by Harrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I also think that JMac is far more well-rounded as a player now than he was when he joined us too. His aerial ability has gone from non-existent to adequate, and whilst its still not necessarily a strength, he grown far more in terms of assists and general play this season imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Harrison said: A decent Championship team is not beyond him. I hope it happens for his sake. I hope it doesn’t for ours. I think you may be underestimating the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I think you may be underestimating the Championship. I’m not, I’ve watched some recently and I don’t think it’s too much of a step up for him. It’s the pace of the game that looks like the biggest issue. Not just ball movement and player speed but speed of thought and interplay. But my guess is that Maclaren could adapt. But he’d need a bit of time and a few chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr MO said: Aren’t you afraid that the technical level in the championship is way higher for such a key position? He’s played on lower levels in Scotland and Germany but wasn’t deemed good enough. Genuinely interest to hear what you believe has changed between now and 3 years ago? A good first touch and be able to hold onto the ball is so important in most other leagues. In our A league you can stuff up every ball you get without consequences, score a tap in last minute and you are a God! A new team will not be so patient as he’s proven nothing yet. Jamie just needs to stay here and sign for life and get a statue outside AAMI park! Whilst I agree with your post, I think the circumstances in which it could work out for him is if he is played as a second striker and is paired with a proper number 9. This would allow him to not have to challenge for the ball as much (something he doesn't do as much as I would like) and would be able to receive those flick ons etc. Which is something I think his style of play is suited to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I actually think he will stay and sign a contract extension seems to be very happy and loves being the big fish at City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 In my personal opinion I think he'll stay and sign a contract to play overseas at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Guessing his wedding is postponed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, haz said: Guessing his wedding is postponed? That's what I call a gift from god. Run while you can Jamie! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 0 goals in open play for his matches in the Socceroos hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: 0 goals in open play for his matches in the Socceroos hub I think that's probably good for us. We didn't want him to be too good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Meh, games were played on dog tracks and tbf i think we barely scored from open play at all. Most goals came from pens and set pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malloy Posted June 16, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Meh, games were played on dog tracks and tbf i think we barely scored from open play at all. Most goals came from pens and set pieces. Imo, it reiterates that Jamie may struggle to play at a higher level, which may be good for us, as it might be a stark reminder/realisation for him that although he is probably above A-league level, he isnt that much above A-league level. An any other league that he could play in and get consistent game time with, those teams aren't going to offer anywhere near what playing for Melbourne City in his home town can offer (e.g. familiar environment, stability, family, post playing career support etc.*) Edit: *essentially all the things you mentioned in your post a few weeks back as to why you think he is better off staying with us. Edited June 16, 2021 by malloy 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, HughJass said: WTF going on. Fucking idiots, have they learnt nothing. 10am Thursday for fucksake. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) ohhh boy he is goneski Although... the timing would certainly be a little strange given the week if it was bad news...... Edited June 22, 2021 by Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Surely if it was bad news they’d save it until after the grand final?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanz Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) I wonder if their hands were forced with news of him signing somewhere was about to be announced Edited June 22, 2021 by Hanz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, HughJass said: Ffs right before a grand final too? Why not wait until afterwards smh, talk about a massive fucking distraction. Edited June 22, 2021 by kingofhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 I can't see it being negative, not in Grand Final week, just as others have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 What the actual…couldn’t possibly be negative, surely? The club can’t be that tone deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Jmac doesn’t strike me as being selfish enough to do this during grand final week to his team mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Deluka said: What the actual…couldn’t possibly be negative, surely? The club can’t be that tone deaf. Nah, they gonna announce new 3 year deal to soften the blow of the GF moving to Sydney.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Has extension written all over it in GF week. Wouldn’t be any need to announce departure during the week and certainly wouldn’t hype it Edited June 22, 2021 by CityBoyz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Have to say the wording, and the absence of an exclamation mark, isn't exactly positive. "Update on his future?" If it was an extension wouldn't it be something like "Exciting news about our top striker!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Inb4 early retirement because he earned millions from crypto currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Have to say the wording, and the absence of an exclamation mark, isn't exactly positive. "Update on his future?" If it was an extension wouldn't it be something like "Exciting news about our top striker!" The image used of him waving, as if to say goodbye, imo does not bode well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, malloy said: The image used of him waving, as if to say goodbye, imo does not bode well. unless the FB admin is trolling us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nate said: unless the FB admin is trolling us all We can only hope... Maybe they chose it because he is holding up five fingers* and this is a hint at the number of years he has extended his contract. *including his thumb. In all seriousness, at almist 28, if he is going to make a move overseas to europe it really does have to be now. I don't know why he would risk moving one year out from a world cup, unless say he was going to Celtic and AP has essentially guaranteed him game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 new york city fc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, fiji19 said: new york city fc Is that inside knowledge or a guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 If he's leaving, Postecoglou, Celtic is my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted June 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Maybe its a move to somewhere else in the City group i.e. Yokohama or New York? Edited June 22, 2021 by TheStig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Better not be New York. I’ll be filthy if we lose him to the MLS. I would respect if he gave Europe another go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 7 hours ago, haz said: Inb4 early retirement because he earned millions from crypto currency. 6 hours ago, malloy said: We can only hope... Maybe they chose it because he is holding up five fingers* and this is a hint at the number of years he has extended his contract. *including his thumb. I think it’s a combination of these two ideas. The five (including thumb) fingers indicates he made 5 million from cryptos (possibly 50 though, it’s not clear) and hence he’s retiring to spend more time doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Attack Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 New long term deal + immediately loaned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Two More Years!!! One of us. One of us. One of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Signed extra 2 years, thank the futbol lords - dog way to announce it imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Never in doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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