HeartFc Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 If we get him back that's great and all but I dont see this being a good thing for Eli. His head might be somewhere else this season. He would've been on cloud 9 playing for a big club in a solid league in Europe... now he has wheelie bin ice baths at la trobe to look forward to.. On the flip side if he comes back angry wanting to prove a point he could pump 15-20 goals for us.. Tadic as a SS and Eli CF is juicy. Who knows RSB new coach might like him and willing to paid the fee, bangs 20 goals, signs for Liverpool, Carroll gets sent to Christmas island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borris Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Babalj Hoffman Mebratu - wing Dugandzic - wing Williams -wing Tadic Macallister Garcia - mid 8 strikers for 2-3 positions. I think Garcia, Williams and Dugandzic to play wings and the other 5 fighting for the final 2-3 spots 3 strikers are good IMO was just thinking that. maybe something similar to this: --------------------Bolton----------------- Marrone--Colosimo--Gerhardt--Behich Dugandzic--Fred---Thompson---Garcia ----------------Tadic---------------------- ----------------------Babalj--------------- Even if we swap Eli for Mac it is looking like a very nice team indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm happy either way. Wouldn't mind seeing Babaljski stick around for another year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Doubt it will happen but this could only be a good thing and JA has commented a few times that one of the reasons he brought Tadic was because he was able to play more than just one attacking role not just as a CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 most of us agreed that if babalj had played one more season with us, he would've destroyed the league and possibly been top scorer. He's obviously a player who would love to be playing at a top club in Europe, and now that he's have a taste of it, and knows that clubs are watching him, he'd be coming back wanting to prove a point and wanting to make a huge impression. Babalj, Tadic, Garcia and Dugandzic are all players who have the potential to score 10+ goals a season, and if we simply keep Fred 100% fit and firing, we'll win the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 most of us agreed that if babalj had played one more season with us, he would've destroyed the league and possibly been top scorer. He's obviously a player who would love to be playing at a top club in Europe, and now that he's have a taste of it, and knows that clubs are watching him, he'd be coming back wanting to prove a point and wanting to make a huge impression. Babalj, Tadic, Garcia and Dugandzic are all players who have the potential to score 10+ goals a season, and if we simply keep Fred 100% fit and firing, we'll win the league. Exactly - This sounds too good to be true... If he came back the bookmakers would really have to start slashing odds because for one this would allow us to manage Fred's fitness perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 most of us agreed that if babalj had played one more season with us, he would've destroyed the league and possibly been top scorer. He's obviously a player who would love to be playing at a top club in Europe, and now that he's have a taste of it, and knows that clubs are watching him, he'd be coming back wanting to prove a point and wanting to make a huge impression. Babalj, Tadic, Garcia and Dugandzic are all players who have the potential to score 10+ goals a season, and if we simply keep Fred 100% fit and firing, we'll win the league. If the deal falls though because of non-payment then it will be a good warning to both A-League clubs and players that just because an overseas club has a big name doesn't mean that it has big cash in the bank, so that it's not always the best thing to rush off to deal with the first club that knocks on the door. IMO Eli wins whatever happens. So does Heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If Eli comes back it shows the wisdom of keeping spots open in the squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If Eli comes back it shows the wisdom of keeping spots open in the squad. Its a massive If... But you are right - It def would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Duga isn't a striker and Garcia has been signed as a midfielder. I'll stick with 6 fighting for 2 spots which is quite good depth, but is the quality there? Hoffman won't get a look in, Williams won't be used as a striker. That leaves Tadic, Balalj, McCallister and Gol Gol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If he comes back we will be the man united of the a league best strike force going around!!! Not much to brag about there... Tony Hibbert bossed them this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hoffman won't get a look in, Williams won't be used as a striker. That leaves Tadic, Balalj, McCallister and Gol Gol. And Gol Gol will be used as a winger. 3 centre forwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) And Gol Gol will be used as a winger. 3 centre forwards. As I mentioned earlier in this thread JA has said that his main reason for recruiting Tadic was his technical ability to be able to be switched amongst the attacking positions. So getting Baby back will be nothing but a positive as Tadic can play as the Number 10 or even as a AW instead, Supermac will of course remain as the bench striker. (The Bench Striker that we really needed last season.) Of course if Eli does come back I reckon we can pencil in Hoff for the Golden Boot in the NYL, as he wont be playing a game of A League and we all know his talent against kids at a younger level. Edited August 21, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Its a massive If... But you are right - It def would. i don't think the "if" is a big as you think, but maybe that's just me being optimistic. This situation is kind of similar to the one with Marrone at Cagliari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Agree about Gol Gol, just weren't sure of Aloisi's plans for him. Shouldn't be getting much game time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) i don't think the "if" is a big as you think, but maybe that's just me being optimistic. This situation is kind of similar to the one with Marrone at Cagliari. I pray you are right... Love to be singing "Dont you want to Eli..." in the Rooster Kop again. Edited August 21, 2012 by cadete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just read an article where JD all but ruled out Babaljski coming back - saying although the deal isn't done and he's still a Fart player, they have payed the first half of the transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dreas Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not much to brag about there... Tony Hibbert bossed them this morning! yeah sharpy want expecting that 1 last night lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just read an article where JD all but ruled out Babaljski coming back - saying although the deal isn't done and he's still a Fart player, they have payed the first half of the transfer. That doesn't make sense... So what happens if RSB doesn't pay the full amount.. Discount for being poor cunts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 JD is rather diplomatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just read an article where JD all but ruled out Babaljski coming back - saying although the deal isn't done and he's still a Fart player, they have payed the first half of the transfer. was this before or after their coach left? if the new coach comes in and then RS refuse to pay the other half of the transfer, in pretty sure we wouldn't accept that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDaGroza Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Article i read on goal said that the club has recieved a large portion of the cash but still waiting on the final instalment of the first instalment. All this still considering that RSB coach has already left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 most of us agreed that if babalj had played one more season with us, he would've destroyed the league and possibly been top scorer. He's obviously a player who would love to be playing at a top club in Europe, and now that he's have a taste of it, and knows that clubs are watching him, he'd be coming back wanting to prove a point and wanting to make a huge impression. Babalj, Tadic, Garcia and Dugandzic are all players who have the potential to score 10+ goals a season, and if we simply keep Fred 100% fit and firing, we'll win the league. you are very optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 It would be better for Eli to come back as being at Red Star is not a future option IMO. There is talk of the players not being paid properly for 8 months, the club is run by mobsters who pay off the fans and the only good thing out of it, coach Robert Prosinecki, has just left fed up with it all.. Eli is a supporter of Red Star which is what brought him there, but in reality this could be a disaster for him and has been a disaster so far for MHFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Relief for young striker Eli Babalj with Melbourne Heart CEO Scott Munn confirming the club approved his transfer this afternoon. Munn is confident Babalj will debut for RedStar Belgrade tomorrow evening. a bit disappointed, but happy for Eli that he'll get to show what he's about against Bordeaux tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Told you chaps he would be playing against bordeaux Also dont see why the disappointment, we wouldnt pay 100k transfer fee (or whatever the exact figure that was left to be paid was) for any player, especially when we dont really have space in the squad for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Told you chaps he would be playing against bordeaux 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Loled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Sat in the bench the whole game against Bordeaux :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Told you chaps he would be playing against bordeaux Come on Bruz, don't give me the wrong info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sitting on the bench = still playing a role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 That's loser talk. Sack Eli. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 come home eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD. Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hahaha, knew he wouldn't get a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 A 500k transfer fee player is going to be a back up intially in any decent European team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) A 500k transfer fee player is going to be a back up intially in any decent European team. I disagree, given Crvena Zvezda's financial situation, thats a fairly large fee. He was signed to be a first team player. If you look back in the thread, I posted that a few articles said that his fitness was very poor, thats why he would have been on the bench. Edited August 25, 2012 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borris Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 So Eli gets 9 mins of game time for Red star as they lose to Bordeaux 3-2. Hopefully he gets some more game time in the domestic leauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) red star won last night 3-2, does anyone know if babalj played? a 20 year old serbian forward scored a hat trick for red star on his debut, so that can't be good for babalj Edited September 3, 2012 by heart_fan10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 was on the world game tonight for a short interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Babalj didnt play. They signed this guy that scored the hattrick 5 days ago, I wonder if Babalj's fitness problems lead to them making this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.