Heart of Melbourne Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Why haven's the club confirmed this? This is totally not fair for us fans. They talked about fan engagment at the forum. Yeah, good one Mr Munn. So who is left at the club now? Are we going to sign anyone this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's not a done deal yet, when it's official they will announce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I know how reliable wikipedia is, but I must of missed something. Who is James Baxendale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 http://en.wikipedia....James_Baxendale He understands that what im pretty sure marn11 is getting at is why he is listed as being at Heart on wiki when we have heard nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Signed with Heart. Welcome aboard James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 absolutely shattered to see babalj leave if that article is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Fuck! Watch this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqMtbc87M9k&feature=youtube_gdata_player :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 doubt that james baxendale guy has signed. this is his twitter account http://twitter.com/#!/jbaxo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 this james baxendale has never scored a goal, and has had only 8 professional games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) this james baxendale has never scored a goal, and has had only 8 professional games. thats more than craig goodwin yet we seem so keen to keep him... edit: fwiw we probably havent signed him at all Edited May 30, 2012 by malloy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I'm extremely confident we haven't signed him and it's more then likely no one at the club has ever heard of him. But what a waste of a VISA spot. Where is christen7 on this one? Edited May 30, 2012 by NoMorePineapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) thats more than craig goodwin yet we seem so keen to keep him... edit: fwiw we probably havent signed him at all goodwin played one game. plus goodwin's a defender. this guy's a winger according to wiki. i do see where you're coming from, and james baxendale, just because he was in the Leeds youth academy, is very likely to have much more potential. plus hes 19, around the same as goodwin IIRC. Edited May 30, 2012 by nicotera5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Goodwin is a winger... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm extremely confident we haven't signed him and it's more then likely no one at the club has ever heard of him. But what a waste of a VISA spot. Where is christen7 on this one? IF we did sign him on a youth contract how does that work with visa spots etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good point. Don't really know the intricacies of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) There would be no issue with VISA, but the issue would be he'd need to get a decent wage for him to make the move across, compared to the 8.5k minimum youth wage. There are a couple of clubs who have international NYL players. Edited May 30, 2012 by LR9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 There would be no issue with VISA, but the issue would be he'd need to get a decent wage for him to make the move across, compared to the 8.5k minimum youth wage. im sure that could be worked around if we signed him as youth just to get around the visa spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Didn't something similar happen with Traore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 don't worry guys, if eli leaves we still have david williams!!!!! (not srs) we are fucked. (srs) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 just because he was in the Leeds youth academy, is very likely to have much more potential. Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Goodwin is a winger... Left Back, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 don't worry guys, if eli leaves we still have david williams!!!!! (not srs) we are fucked. (srs) i don't know who is worse, williams or hoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Reading what I can find on James Baxendale he would appear to offer us absolutely nothing that we couldn't find locally. Loaned out by Doncaster Rovers to a couple of lowly clubs and then released. Can't believe we would make such a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Adam griffiths apparently signed for Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 i don't know who is worse, williams or hoffman With the imminent departure of Eli, I just hope for the sake of the club and the palyer that Aloisi can get the best out of David Williams, who has obvious potential (and that goes, even if Eli stays). Lets get behind him. From Wiki... David Williams (born 26 February 1988) is an Indigenous Australian professional football (soccer) player who is currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Melbourne Heart. Club career - Youth career - Born in Brisbane, Australia, Williams started playing football for amateur clubs Westside and Pine Hills, before moving to play youth football for Mitchelton FC. He attended Northside Christian College while also being a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport (CAS) squad. He spent time training with Belgian club Club Brugge, as well as defending UEFA Champions League winners Liverpool FC, and in January 2006, he signed for Australian A-League side Brisbane Roar for the remainder of the 2005–06 season. Brisbane Roar coach Miron Bleiberg called Williams the best Australian prospect since Australian national team player Harry Kewell, and he was labelled the best young Australian striker by the former technical director of the Australian national team Ron Smith. Following two games as a substitute for Roar, he moved abroad in May 2006 to play for Danish team Brøndby IF on a three-year contract. Brøndby IF - At Brøndby, Williams was included in the reserve team, and after 12 goals in five reserve team matches, he made his first team debut under Brøndby coach Rene Meulensteen on 5 August against AC Horsens. On 11 November, Williams scored his first Superliga goal for the Brøndby first team in the home game against Silkeborg IF. He also played against German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt in the European UEFA Cup tournament. In the Royal League game against Swedish side Hammarby IF on 30 November, Williams added another two goals in Brøndby's win over the Swedes. Under new Brøndby manager Tom Køhlert, Williams was promoted to the Brøndby first team squad in December 2006, alongside Marc Olsen. Williams played a total 19 games and scored one goal for Brøndby in the 2006–07 Superliga season. He played 10 games and scored three goals for Brøndby in the 2007–08 Superliga season. Williams started the 2008–09 Danish season well, as he played five of Brøndby's first six Superliga games, and scored a goal against FC Haka in the UEFA Cup. He prolonged his Brøndby contract in September 2008, extending it until the summer 2011. He injured his knee in a training mishap in September 2008, and when Williams returned to fitness after the turn of the year, newly appointed Brøndby trainer Kent Nielsen left him out of the side. Williams' frustration at not playing led to him making a public outburst in June 2009, claiming he would leave the club in three weeks if they didn't play him. Brøndby responded by sending him out on trial to South African club Bidvest Wits. North Queensland - He joined the North Queensland Fury FC on a one year loan deal for the 2009–10 A-League season and signed a permanent contract with the North Queensland Fury FC in January 2010. Loan to Sydney - On 16 February 2011, Sydney FC signed Williams on a short-term deal from the Fury for the AFC Champions League 2011 campaign. He made a total of 4 appearances for the club, during the unsuccessful campaign, in which Sydney FC finished third in the group. Melbourne Heart - On 22 June 2011, he signed for A-League club Melbourne Heart.[16] International career - He was most noted for being selected in both of Australia's squads for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands and the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru; however, as the World Youth Championship (U-20) was held before the U-17 World Championship, Williams was ruled ineligible to play in Peru, leaving Australia with only 19 members in its U-17 World Championship squad. He was selected for Australia's World Cup qualifier with China on 22 June 2008, and came on as a substitute for James Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 ummm... Didnt we already know who David Williams was..? lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Adam griffiths apparently signed for Sydney Crooky buidling Newcastle United v.2 the c*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 They just confirmed on Twitter that the Leeds kid rumour is not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 MHFC currently in talks with me about the CDM position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Baxendale is wearing a Lyle polo in his Twitpic. Sign him up, he and Brodie Paterson can lead the MHFC casuals crew.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Still worryingly quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin87 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 get Michael Owen, he isnt gonna get a game at man u, his old, sign him for couple years, he can come on a holiday, first his career, and he still would b handy in our midfield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnie Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Michael Owen has already been released by Manchester United. Worries with his injury problems and also cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butty Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Michael Owen would either crash and burn or lift us to the league title. It's a *huge* risk. I would steer clear, club is seeking stability, still yet to find our true league position and get a bearing of the level of quality in our playing group via consistent results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin87 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Michael Owen would either crash and burn or lift us to the league title. It's a *huge* risk. I would steer clear, club is seeking stability, still yet to find our true league position and get a bearing of the level of quality in our playing group via consistent results. I agree with this, but gotta take risks, the rewards are of the best kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butty Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Well sometimes the risk is too great for the reward, Owen would cost alot and considering we're not in a position be throwing money about we need proven quality in this league, starting with consistency and avoidance of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin87 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 To great for the reward? Winning the title...Thats a risk as one would be willing to take. I dont think he would be that much, as he wont get a game in the EPL anywhere, and obviously he stil wants to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 He was a Liverpool legend and united players so could bring a few memberships in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 To great for the reward? Winning the title...Thats a risk as one would be willing to take. I dont think he would be that much, as he wont get a game in the EPL anywhere, and obviously he stil wants to play. Not getting a game in the EPL doesn't mean you can't get a game in a number of infinitely better leagues than ours. He could go to the the J-league or the arab leagues and command triple what he could get here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin87 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 He was a Liverpool legend and united players so could bring a few memberships in. spot on, he would draw the crowds... J-League wouldnt suit him, but your right he could, but why not try? worse you will get is a no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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