2014/15 A-League Transfers Rumors & Speculation

[Tommyjet]

So does rubez get a sendoff game, lap of honor, from the crowd?

Certainly deserves it more than u know who

[Tommyjet]

recruitment is usually sh1t around here so theres alot of wait'n'see

I know the drill mate, I meant the amount people on here used to blow over zads there would be more angst about the 'not so skilful but tries hard' leaving

[MFKS]

Topors Troopers
Zads Lads
Etc

If these blokes now annoint Griffo it will be time to order the hit man

Why couldn't they have fapped over GVE Middleby or ****en Bridges Ffs

[Blackmac79]

$10 says they choose griff are carney (griff's stiffs or carney's barneys)

However the "lads" barely showed this season.

[seldom]

so zads is gooooone....mite hafta bring bridgey out of retirement

[Jeterpool]

So does rubez get a sendoff game, lap of honor, fapfest from the crowd?

As our captain for the last two (or is it 3?) seasons he deserves something.

[snake]

^^ he got paid m8, get a grip

i won't get a send off at the end of my contract. just a handshake (not golden) and best wishes in a shitty job market

at least it isn't a kick in the nuts

[hawk]

$10 says they choose griff are carney (griff's stiffs or carney's barneys)

However the "lads" barely showed this season.

sir Griffalot is out of bounds. Carney's Barney's lol they can have.

[pv4]

^^ he got paid m8, get a grip

i won't get a send off at the end of my contract. just a handshake (not golden) and best wishes in a shitty job market

at least it isn't a kick in the nuts

If people demanded it for Bridges haven't we set a precedent?

[pv4]

Is anyone able to make contact with the lads and let them know griff is out of bounds or we'll send da boiz onto them?

[plague]

Is anyone able to make contact with the lads and let them know griff is out of bounds or we'll send da boiz onto them?

BK's Gays.

That's called a win-win right there folks.

[plague]

They'll prob dress up as a bunch of sandwich makers and call themselves Neville's Brevilles.

[Grimario]

They'll prob dress up as a bunch of sandwich makers and call themselves Neville's Brevilles.

Carney's Folk
Pepper Shakers
Hooles Fooles (dressed in motley, of course)

[pv4]

For real they'll probably wait to see if Brillante leaves or not and if not just become Brillante's Boiz and wear beards.

Anyone but Griff.

[la bazzle]

Will be filthy if they choose griff. Lucky he's hard to dress up as, those blokes are way to ugly

[A.J.]

They could always move on to coaching staff. Clacka's Knackers, some kind of scrotum outfit

[q-money]

lol

[Grimario]

They could always move on to coaching staff. Clacka's Knackers, some kind of scrotum outfit

Or turn on the fans...

Cutouts cutouts

[Jeterpool]

^^ he got paid m8, get a grip

i won't get a send off at the end of my contract. just a handshake (not golden) and best wishes in a shitty job market

at least it isn't a kick in the nuts

I'm not talking about a street parade mate. Just an acknowledgement.

Players who have done far less have got more

[q-money]

who actually got a send off other than jade north?

[Jeterpool]

who actually got a send off other than jade north?

Didn't we try to give thommo one? Elrich? Don't recall.

Anyway doesn't matter

[furns]

We tried to give Thommo one, he ignored it hence why no-one wanted him back.
Tarek was for becoming our player with the most appearances not for leaving.

[la bazzle]

Once picken didn't get one they've been a bad idea

[furns]

Should have had four farewells for the Fridge

[halo se7en]

If people demanded it for Bridges haven't we set a precedent?

I wouldn't say I demanded it but I thought it was a good idea giving leaving players a lap at their last game, if it was already known they were leaving. Anyone that isn't resigned in the off-season, or moves on after that final game doesn't get one, simple as that. Unless you want us all to congregate at Hunter Stadium this week and let Rubes do a lap around an empty field?

[pv4]

Unless you want us all to congregate at Hunter Stadium this week and let Rubes do a lap around an empty field?

The funny thing about this is I can just sense if it were bridges in the same position, the large amount of Jets facebookers would be demanding this happen :rof:

[Hunter403]

For real they'll probably wait to see if Brillante leaves or not and if not just become Brillante's Boiz and wear beards.

Anyone but Griff.

We should encourage merkins over beards....

[Skirt Boy]

I'd have Zura back with a decent man manager in charge.

This.

There has been way too many players ****ed over when the other muppet was in charge due to his own arrogance or ineptitude within the club.

[The Dunster]

The players probably have the same interest in what the fans want as I do in what the players get up to when they aren't playing for the Jets. None.

It's just their job.

[Grimario]

Perf have signed Andy Keogh on a 2 year deal.

That's a pretty decent statement of intent there. Current (or maybe fringe) Republic of Ireland striker, decent quality at Championship level and a few seasons in the EPL. And he is only 28. Not exactly the name to put bums on seats but if he scores goals, that will be a big pick up.

[WolfMan]

Perf have signed Andy Keogh on a 2 year deal.

That's a pretty decent statement of intent there. Current (or maybe fringe) Republic of Ireland striker, decent quality at Championship level and a few seasons in the EPL. And he is only 28. Not exactly the name to put bums on seats but if he scores goals, that will be a big pick up.

Ex- Wolves player, decent player. As you said, not gonna bring people through the turnstyles on reputation alone, but he can finish and has good pace. Could be a great signing for them

[joel31]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/bresciano-confirms-heart-marquee-bid
lets hijack the bid. Bresc would be fantastic here

[hawk]

Carn stubbs pull yer finger out

[Tommyjet]

So Perth get keogh leaving Michael chopra, Nile ranger, Matt Derbyshire amongst others possibly looking for a change of scenery. Big jay bothroyd playing in Thailand too so he might be worth a look

[Premy]

http://m.foxsports.com.au/football/spain-international-and-world-cup-winner-david-villa-could-play-for-melbourne-heart-in-aleague/story-e6frf423-1226937746363

Melbourne City could sign David Villa on a 10 game guest stint before the MLS season starts in March 2015 when Villa would then play for New York City.
This actually all makes sense and looks to be a high possibility Villa would play for Melbourne from October - January when the A-League breaks for the Asian Cup, then he would go to New York to start pre-season.

[Jeterpool]

Big coup if it comes off

[Premy]

Big coup if it comes off
Huge, Considering they could also have a Marquee and maybe Bresc too.

[Jeterpool]

Huge, Considering they could also have a Marquee and maybe Bresc too.

I saw something the other day about Kennedy going there too...well at least considering it after the World Cup. But her couldn't get there until January because of his Japanese contract

[Premy]

I saw something the other day about Kennedy going there too...well at least considering it after the World Cup. But her couldn't get there until January because of his Japanese contract
That would work Villa for the first half of the season Kennedy for the second half.

[Grimario]

http://m.foxsports.com.au/football/spain-international-and-world-cup-winner-david-villa-could-play-for-melbourne-heart-in-aleague/story-e6frf423-1226937746363

Melbourne City could sign David Villa on a 10 game guest stint before the MLS season starts in March 2015 when Villa would then play for New York City.
This actually all makes sense and looks to be a high possibility Villa would play for Melbourne from October - January when the A-League breaks for the Asian Cup, then he would go to New York to start pre-season.

Hope Milligan gets the Melbourne derby rivalry off early with some stud raking at the WC.

[Premy]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frank-lampard-signs-new-york-3631083

Lampard set to sign for NYCFC, also mentions the David Villa signing, both expected to be completed and announced tomorrow.

[Tommyjet]

Any Barry toohey rumours today?

[Pico]

Any Barry toohey rumours today?


Only that Birrazzzz original deal has fallen through but apparently there is another club who wants him now.

[&1gest]

Damien Duff to join Melbourne City after FIFA World Cup (https://www.facebook.com/fifaworldcup)
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Australian Football Central

[Premy]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2645590/Damien-Duff-join-Melbourne-City-World-Cup.html
Damien Duff to Melbourne Heart.

Not sure how much truth to this rumour as they clearly haven't done any fact checking, it's actually comical and embarrassing how much they have got wrong.

[Bon]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2645590/Damien-Duff-join-Melbourne-City-World-Cup.html
Damien Duff to Melbourne Heart.

Not sure how much truth to this rumour as they clearly haven't done any fact checking, it's actually comical and embarrassing how much they have got wrong.

If it is true, he is a pretty damn big name.. I haven't really followed where he has been (or how he has been going) over recent years, but I would assume if injury free that he would still tear this league up?

[Premy]

If it is true, he is a pretty damn big name.. I haven't really followed where he has been (or how he has been going) over recent years, but I would assume if injury free that he would still tear this league up?
Been at Fulham for the last 5yrs only made 11 appearances last season.

[Jeterpool]

Been at Fulham for the last 5yrs only made 11 appearances last season.

Fulham went through a few coaches last year and he didn't show under any of them

[Premy]

Fulham went through a few coaches last year and he didn't show under any of them
Not according to this
http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=10515

Season 2013/14
15 League appearances
2 F.A Cup appearances
1 League Cup appearance

[Premy]

Sydney FC linked to Shola Ameobi
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/02/sydney-fc-opens-talks-nigeria-star-ameobi
At 32 I think this is a good signing if they get there man.

Brisbane Roar linked to 2 German Strikers 32yr Benny Lauth or 30yr Mike Hanke to replace Besart Berisha.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/05/31/lauth-roars-radar-mulvey-targets-striker

[Jeterpool]

Sydney FC linked to Shola Ameobi
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/02/sydney-fc-opens-talks-nigeria-star-ameobi
At 32 I think this is a good signing if they get there man.

Brisbane Roar linked to 2 German Strikers 32yr Benny Lauth or 30yr Mike Hanke to replace Besart Berisha.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/05/31/lauth-roars-radar-mulvey-targets-striker

Hanke was linked a while ago. Ameobi would be good. Does Dave come too?

[WolfMan]

Best pic of Hanke I could find...

721

[Premy]

:lulzturtle:

[Premy]

Hanke was linked a while ago. Ameobi would be good. Does Dave come too?It's a 2 for one deal... Special1TV needs to come back.

I think there leaning towards Lauth more.

[Jetmaster]

Hanke was linked a while ago. Ameobi would be good. Does Dave come too?

Dave will be "goottid loike" that Ameobi will not be playing for Noocassle....

[Jeterpool]

Dave will be "goottid loike" that Ameobi will not be playing for Noocassle....

Everyone that cheers for him can be told to "shut up Dave!!!!"

[Jeterpool]

For those unsure what the hell we are talking about


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvuflJ8H6I

[Jeterpool]

Best pic of Hanke I could find...

721

Shit joke wolfman

[LiverJet]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/02/jets-looking-bring-back-burns
Just saw this

[RedMexican]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/02/jets-looking-bring-back-burns
Just saw this

please make this happen.

[The Dunster]

I'd like to see Nathan Burns sign for the Jets but I think his desire to play in a better league or perhaps the lure of big dollars in China might mean it doesn't happen.

[WolfMan]

Shit joke wolfman

I see what you did there...

[Premy]

I'd like to see Nathan Burns sign for the Jets but I think his desire to play in a better league or perhaps the lure of big dollars in China might mean it doesn't happen.
I actually got a different perception and I think I remember reading that he hasn't enjoyed his time in Asia(becoming quite depressed and struggling with the language and cultural difference) and when he was here he was rather refreshed and glad to be back home.

[Tommyjet]

I'm really surprised there hasn't been much about burns until now, it seemed like a sure thing a while back but I spose his Korean club hasn't been the most cooperative of clubs

[Thomas477]

We've been trying to keep him here since July. Had better luck getting Venables as our coach.

[pv4]

I actually got a different perception and I think I remember reading that he hasn't enjoyed his time in Asia(becoming quite depressed and struggling with the language and cultural difference) and when he was here he was rather refreshed and glad to be back home.

Yep, how I interpreted it too. The Jerks & Burns were apparently super keen to permanently make the loan move a real thing, the only thing stopping it was Incheon. If Incheon have now said he's free to move because he's unwanted, the only reason I see him not coming to us is if he gets a better offer from a different HAL club (cue the Sydney FC and Perth Glory links) or OS club.

[MFKS]

:wtf:You blokes are forgetting Middleby is involved. The bloke is the deadset wild card scuppering this

[joel31]

Surely we can get an import far better than Burns.

[Grimario]

Surely we can get an import far better than Burns.

Probably... but Burns isn't an import and won't take up a foreign spot?

[Bon]

Probably... but Burns isn't an import and won't take up a foreign spot?

And going on our record with imports, I would gladly have Burnsy back..

[joel31]

And going on our record with imports, I would gladly have Burnsy back..
burns took forever to hit form. His last few games were his best. His first few were rubbish

[belchardo]

burns took forever to hit form. His last few games were his best. His first few were rubbish

probably because he came in late, unfit and with almost zero game time. with a full pre-season there would be no reason to think he wouldn't replicate his later performances earlier on.

burns ---- griff -----carney
-----------taggz------------

looks pretty appealing to me. could swap griff/taggz around pretty easily.

[Tommyjet]

If burns comes permanently I doubt it will be at the expense of a foreign no10 and striker. In a good position to have a lot of competition for places amongst decent quality and experienced players, this even factoring in hoole, Goodwin and virgili who now have some experience. Personally not really worried about upfront or midfield. It's all about the left side of back four, the left stopper and left back. Is it worth playing either carney or Goodwin there or should we be looking for someone.

[Premy]

http://m.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/02/new-york-city-fc-say-spanish-international-david-villa-perfect-first-player-

Last few paragraphs all but confirm Villa to Heart.

[Thomas477]

:wtf:You blokes are forgetting Middleby is involved. The bloke is the deadset wild card scuppering this

+1

[borat]

The wheels fell off last season when Burns left, at his peak he and Taggart were carrying the Jets. This without Joel or Carney as attacking options. Burns wouldn't come cheaply and would most certainly be at the expense of a No 10 or striker for the sort of coin he would command. Better the Burns we know than a another Jesper Hakkanson.

The one game Burns had at No 10 he had Goodwin and Virgilli as wide options. In other words he had nothing to work with. Replace that with Griffiths and Carney and see how effective he can be at 10.

Had heard there was J-league side after him

[The Dunster]

Burns is not a No. 10

But he will give us the attacking options we need when combined with Carney, Griffo, and others.

[borat]

Burns is not a No. 10

But he will give us the attacking options we need when combined with Carney, Griffo, and others.

Maybe so, but Burns is more a No 10 than Taggart or Griff. You could also rotate positions between Taggz, Griff and Burns

[Jeterpool]

Probably... but Burns isn't an import and won't take up a foreign spot?

Is the right answer

[Premy]

Flores and Taggart up Front
Griff Right
Burns Left
Carney Left Back

Would just need a CB and a CM then.
All this assuming Taggart will be here.

[furns]

Carney isnt a LB's arseh*le. Play Goodwun there and play Carney further forward.

[borat]

Don't know wether Goodwin has been poorly advised but have never understood why he hasn't solely focussed on being a LB. He is never going to cut it professionally as a LM and only ever seems to play well when up against inexperienced RB's. Should concentrate 100% on LB and see where that takes him.

[hawk]

burns took forever to hit form. His last few games were his best. His first few were rubbish

+1

and he showed he can add some bite to attack

[leftrightout]

burns ---- griff -----carney
-----------taggz------------

If we had this would we really need one of these magical "number 10s" everyone in Australian football thinks you need?

[Thomas477]

Depends on who's behind them. We need someone to link the defence to the attack.

[Tommyjet]

Don't know wether Goodwin has been poorly advised but have never understood why he hasn't solely focussed on being a LB. He is never going to cut it professionally as a LM and only ever seems to play well when up against inexperienced RB's. Should concentrate 100% on LB and see where that takes him.

Agree 100%, hopefully stubbsy can re-inspire this idea

[halo se7en]

Sth American striker coming our way?

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/03/jets-set-unveil-latin-american-striker

[Premy]

Burns ---- Flores ---- Carney
-----------------Griff------------------

[joel31]

Sth American striker coming our way?

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/03/jets-set-unveil-latin-american-striker
and don't we have a great record with south American strikers?

[joel31]

Apparently Victory have signed Valeri

[Grimario]

Sth American striker coming our way?

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/03/jets-set-unveil-latin-american-striker

Bringing back Zuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrraaaaa!

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Milton Rodriguez/Jorge Drovandi/Jardel etc.

[Grimario]

Adelaide set to sign Dylan McGowan and have Cristian Esposito on trial.

[hawk]

Bringing back Zuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrraaaaa!

forgot about that dud

[Premy]

Denni Rocha Dos Santos.

[Thomas477]

Denni and Zura.

Make it happen Tinks.

[Grimario]

Confirmed - David Villa on 10 game stint. Awwwwwww yeah.

[Grimario]

Jeebus, Bresc and Villa :fap:

[q-money]

haha RIP a-league

[hawk]

haha RIP a-league

more like rip us.

doesnt matter who we buy now, itll mean sh1t. shouldve kept zads so we can just hack the whole comp down.

[Tommyjet]

Surely today we'll have a signing announced. At the start of the week Stubbs said a couple were a few days away. So aching for a signing

[Premy]

http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/football/foreign-legion-to-target-the-aleague-after-world-cup/story-fnk9a3dc-1226945112460
This article says we're signing Adrian Madaschi.

Also says Yossi Benayoun is getting shopped around to A-League clubs get on it Tinks.

Still no news on who this South American is.

[leftrightout]

http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/football/foreign-legion-to-target-the-aleague-after-world-cup/story-fnk9a3dc-1226945112460
This article says we're signing Adrian Madaschi.

Also says Yossi Benayoun is getting shopped around to A-League clubs get on it Tinks.

Still no news on who this South American is.

Madaschi is a great signing, probably the best of the names thrown around so far so lets hope thats true!
Some other big names in that article, interesting to see what happens there. You would think with all the attention on Melbourne City, Sydney FC will be wanting to make a huge signing to get attention back on them.

[GazFish35]

Surely today we'll have a signing announced. At the start of the week Stubbs said a couple were a few days away. So aching for a signing

"A few days" is the new "6-8 weeks"

[Frodo]

Very keen on Madaschi at the back for us. We would have 3 solid centre backs and some cover for both fullback positions.

I will be 'peeing my pants' excited if Christian Rodriguez ended up in Newcastle. He seems to fit the bill of who Stubbs described as well. (http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/03/jets-set-unveil-latin-american-striker)

[borat]

Very keen on Madaschi at the back for us. We would have 3 solid centre backs and some cover for both fullback positions.

I will be 'peeing my pants' excited if Christian Rodriguez ended up in Newcastle. He seems to fit the bill of who Stubbs described as well. (http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/03/jets-set-unveil-latin-american-striker)
Still hoping it is Cornthwaite

[Premy]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2334062/adrian-madaschi-poised-to-become-a-newcastle-jet/?cs=306

Herald reporting the South American is believed to be Colombian and we're in talks with Boogard.

[Tommyjet]

We'd look a lot more solid than recent years with kew, regs, madaschi and boogard.
Columbia produces shite loads of strikers.

[Mark325]

If we sign Madaschi, would you prefer he play Centre or Left Back?

[borat]

Madashci would most definitely be a CB. I would think the Boogaard is only backup.

Looking at 2 Attacking Midfielders too

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/From-the-Humber-to-the-Hunter/90767

[lil_masi]

Madashci would most definitely be a CB. I would think the Boogaard is only backup.

Looking at 2 Attacking Midfielders too

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/From-the-Humber-to-the-Hunter/90767

Can Stubbins be our coach/manager/CEO/football operations manager all in one? Very very impressed with that article!!

[la bazzle]

“For me potential means that you’re simply not good enough yet and I’m not having that,” Stubbins said.

[q-money]

sack them all big phil

[lil_masi]

“For me potential means that you’re simply not good enough yet and I’m not having that,” Stubbins said.

BEST quote!

[WolfMan]

“We’re getting them all in to do their C level coaching licence,” he said.

“It’s a decent initiative to get all the boys together and get them interacting in a less stressful environment – mind you though it can be stressful doing a coaching course.

“We’ll have a players’ meeting prior to doing the coaching course and there will be a presentation on how we want to structure things moving forward, the etiquette that we feel is necessary for the group and how we want the players to represent the Newcastle Jets jersey.”

Great idea getting the players to do a basic Coaching course. Might develop an appreciation for what it's like for the Gaffer and Coaching Staff.

Stubbins making all the right noises so far, let's hope it results in something tangible

[MFKS]

:lol:FFS

Heard the same bullshit when HSG came in
Heard the same bullshit when GVE was reappointed.
Heard the same bullshit under Con back in the day.

All ****ing talk we are.

Who gives a **** about publicly stating our philosophies??

How about stating our ambitions by winning games and kicking some arse

Until then shut the **** up
FFS

[la bazzle]

Well memberinhio to start off he's already calling bullshit on the whole lets be a club that develops players over winning games. That is the complete opposite to what we heard before. Phil 4 lyf

[plague]

Melb Citeh getting Villa to play in our pissant league should be reason enough for the double- eff-aye to let them have whatever colour shirt they want.

**** Sydney.

[furns]

http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/football/foreign-legion-to-target-the-aleague-after-world-cup/story-fnk9a3dc-1226945112460

Number of players in that article, Rodriguez was one of them. Doesn't fit although would have been spectacular.
Would take Yossi in a heartbeat.

[Premy]

http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/football/foreign-legion-to-target-the-aleague-after-world-cup/story-fnk9a3dc-1226945112460

Number of players in that article, Rodriguez was one of them. Doesn't fit although would have been spectacular.
Would take Yossi in a heartbeat.
Mentioned this earlier Yossi would be exactly what we need.

[Wilso8948]

Reading that article sounds like jeronimo may be the sth American striker....

[borat]

Reading that article sounds like jeronimo may be the sth American striker....
Argentine and never played for the National Team so not likely.

[GazFish35]

Ricard porta.

[Grimario]

McGlinchey is back, 2 year deal at Phoenix.

[GazFish35]

Flores.

Please be true

[Grimario]

Flores.

Please be true

The Newcastle Jets are pleased to announce the signing of Johnny Warren Medal winner @MarcosFlores85! http://bit.ly/1xuPMZg #NTUA

[Thomas477]

Can't be real.

Has he done a competent medical test?

[Tommyjet]

As usual was hoping for more but he knows the league, has something to prove against the scum and if fit will provide many of chances, still a little underwhelmed

[halo se7en]

As usual was hoping for more but he knows the league, has something to prove against the scum and if fit will provide many of chances, still a little underwhelmed

Yeah why hasn't Stubbins signed Messi & Ronaldo yet? This club is shit. They have no idea. Whinge whinge whinge ****ing moan. I bet you were at the SFS in 2008 at the FT whistle whinging that we only won the GF by one goal and not two.

[Tommyjet]

Yeah why hasn't Stubbins signed Messi & Ronaldo yet? This club is shit. They have no idea. Whinge whinge whinge ****ing moan. I bet you were at the SFS in 2008 at the FT whistle whinging that we only won the GF by one goal and not two.

If fully fit and played the right way great signing, if not throws it in, will trust stubbins with this one as he knows him well. Keep your try hard tuff talk to yourself maggot.

[judge]

you mustn't have been going to games for the 3 and a half years gve was in charge, watching negative possession based football, why go forward when you can go back. While I'll watch an entertaining scoreless draw. Everybody wants to see goals, had enough of boring pass it back football. So will give Phil Stubbins a chance, been fed the same lines by management and need to see results, not talk.
Yeah why hasn't Stubbins signed Messi & Ronaldo yet? This club is shit. They have no idea. Whinge whinge whinge ****ing moan. I bet you were at the SFS in 2008 at the FT whistle whinging that we only won the GF by one goal and not two.

[Jeterpool]

I'll claim Liverjet and I spotting him in the jets box with Elrich at the last game v Adelaide :)

Made note to stormypete at the time too.

[Premy]

McGlinchey is back, 2 year deal at Phoenix.This could get interesting apparently CCM haven't released him.

[Premy]

I'll claim Liverjet and I spotting him in the jets box with Elrich at the last game v Adelaide :)

Made note to stormypete at the time too.
Haha well if that's the case I claim he signed for us because I seen him at Sirens in Terrigal after the Derby hit him up about his recovery and in my drunken state said he should sign with us when he recovered.

[Grimario]

This could get interesting apparently CCM haven't released him.

Yeah, it's all turned into a farce now. FFA accidentally published the article that was pre-written over a week ago... and CCM are disputing it now.

[anfield]

Not 100% sure on Flores, But at least we have signed a decent no 10. Thats been the issue since carle left, no decent attacking mid. James Brown was brought into the team to do the job, But wasnt able to do the job.

Flores has the pedigree, right age and skill. The worry is that he is coming off ACL injury and both hisl last clubs have shown him the
door in the mariners and victory. Is he coming as the marquee signing? Personally I would be looking for Visa players in the Secunda divison, second league in spain like Adelaide did or the bundesliga 2, where brisbane first picked up berisha.

[Jeterpool]

Haha well if that's the case I claim he signed for us because I seen him at Sirens in Terrigal after the Derby hit him up about his recovery and in my drunken state said he should sign with us when he recovered.

Every little bit helps prem ;) maybe that got him thinking !!

[joel31]

Not 100% sure on Flores, But at least we have signed a decent no 10. Thats been the issue since carle left, no decent attacking mid. James Brown was brought into the team to do the job, But wasnt able to do the job.

Flores has the pedigree, right age and skill. The worry is that he is coming off ACL injury and both hisl last clubs have shown him the
door in the mariners and victory. Is he coming as the marquee signing? Personally I would be looking for Visa players in the Secunda divison, second league in spain like Adelaide did or the bundesliga 2, where brisbane first picked up berisha.
hes not marquee

[hawk]

He was seriously injured, suffering an Anterior cruciate ligament tear, and was put out for the rest of last season. .

Culina pt2

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Definitely under the cap. Not the marquee

[halo se7en]

If fully fit and played the right way great signing, if not throws it in, will trust stubbins with this one as he knows him well. Keep your try hard tuff talk to yourself maggot.

Try hard tough talk? By calling you a whinger? You're underwhelmed so far… so enlighten us as to who we should be signing right now?

If we signed Villa on a guest stint, you'd be whinging that it only messes up our rhythm because he leaves after 10 games and it's a PR stunt to get fans in. If we signed someone unknown import, you'd probably bring up Drovandi and Hakansson and complain that we suck as signing imports…

[halo se7en]

you mustn't have been going to games for the 3 and a half years gve was in charge, watching negative possession based football, why go forward when you can go back. While I'll watch an entertaining scoreless draw. Everybody wants to see goals, had enough of boring pass it back football. So will give Phil Stubbins a chance, been fed the same lines by management and need to see results, not talk.

You referring to me or tommyjet?

I've watched nearly every Jets game played. I can appreciate what a player like Flores will do for our club, especially after the last 4 years.

[GazFish35]

Geezus how touchy will we all be after being sleep deprived for next month?

[Tommyjet]

Try hard tough talk? By calling you a whinger? You're underwhelmed so far… so enlighten us as to who we should be signing right now?

If we signed Villa on a guest stint, you'd be whinging that it only messes up our rhythm because he leaves after 10 games and it's a PR stunt to get fans in. If we signed someone unknown import, you'd probably bring up Drovandi and Hakansson and complain that we suck as signing imports…

I know of a few players that the jets had talked to a fair bit more exciting than a talented yet not consistent a-league journeyman that obviously didn't progress as planned. My opinion is my opinion, I don't WHINGE when someone doesn't agree with it. I'm more than happy with this signing provided on the right money and that we see Flores putting in for the team not just on the offensive end but also when asked to pressure defensively something he doesn't like to do. Put simply I'm not goin to blow my load over Flores like you halo but I hope he recovers well and provides what we been missing.

[GazFish35]

I know of a few players that the jets had talked to a fair bit more exciting than.......

Who!?!

[Tommyjet]

Geezus how touchy will we all be after being sleep deprived for next month?

Yeah my apologies earlier halo, the whole try hard maggot thing, had been up most of last night with my terror 2yo.

[Tommyjet]

Who!?!

One was that Christian Rodriguez and there were 2 others that my source wouldn't give me the names but described their careers to date without telling me the exact clubs they played for as he knew I'd more than likely have them on here in no time. My source tells me he's been warned already about divulging info so I doubt I'll get much more out of him. Won't tell me anything about this striker we meant to be close to signing

[Premy]

One was that Christian Rodriguez and there were 2 others that my source wouldn't give me the names but described their careers to date without telling me the exact clubs they played for as he knew I'd more than likely have them on here in no time. My source tells me he's been warned already about divulging info so I doubt I'll get much more out of him. Won't tell me anything about this striker we meant to be close to signing
No way we could afford Rodriguez, his been shopped around to A-League clubs by his agent. That doesn't mean we've talk to the player it's more than likely his agent has leaked that information to create interest in his client but I'm just speculating there. End off Rodriguez is out of our field no chance of us signing a 29yr La Liga defending champion who is about to play in the World Cup.

[Jeterpool]

Anyone catch soccer stoppage time? Who kocked us back?

[lquiquer]

One was that Christian Rodriguez and there were 2 others that my source wouldn't give me the names but described their careers to date without telling me the exact clubs they played for as he knew I'd more than likely have them on here in no time. My source tells me he's been warned already about divulging info so I doubt I'll get much more out of him. Won't tell me anything about this striker we meant to be close to signing

Christian Rodriguez played something like 70 times for Uruguay and scored only 2 goals in 53 games for Los Colchoneros.....Played for PSG and have a soft spot for him but NO and NO

[halo se7en]

Yeah my apologies earlier halo, the whole try hard maggot thing, had been up most of last night with my terror 2yo.

No worries mate. Back at you… I got on the defensive as soon as I saw a few Jets fans reactions on FB to the signing, not to mention the ever reliable world is ending MFKS. I know Flores isn't perfect and not the be all and end all but we aren't in a league where we sign the best players in the world. After the signing of Madaschi, I feel like we're heading in the right direction, and I feel like Stubbins has some nous about him.

[Tommyjet]

Christian Rodriguez played something like 70 times for Uruguay and scored only 2 goals in 53 games for Los Colchoneros.....Played for PSG and have a soft spot for him but NO and NO

Ffs, I didn't say we were seriously in for him. Like has been said his agent was snooping around the a league seeing if there was any interest. My source said jets were approached but that's all he knows on that particular player. Ofcourse there is no chance of us signing a player of that pedigree until they are at least into their 30's. I was merely pointing out another option that had been looked at.

Ofcourse someone will now say ' but many agents are out there pedalling their players to the jets so does your source know all of them too'. No only the ones worth mentioning within conversation at the club

[joel31]

Ffs, I didn't say we were seriously in for him. Like has been said his agent was snooping around the a league seeing if there was any interest. My source said jets were approached but that's all he knows on that particular player. Ofcourse there is no chance of us signing a player of that pedigree until they are at least into their 30's. I was merely pointing out another option that had been looked at.

Ofcourse someone will now say ' but many agents are out there pedalling their players to the jets so does your source know all of them too'. No only the ones worth mentioning within conversation at the club
who is this source?

[lquiquer]

who is this source?

Ray Gatt....
your favourite joel31

[Premy]

The signing of Flores if but nothing else pisses of the gypsy scum then it is already a good signing.

[hawk]

Geezus how touchy will we all be after being sleep deprived for next month?
carnage :lol:


The signing of Flores if but nothing else pisses of the gypsy scum then it is already a good signing.

Wonder if he left on good terms down there.

[Jeterpool]

carnage :lol:



Wonder if he left on good terms down there.

Maybe his first tackle will tell us...

[pv4]

He left on pretty good terms, apparently.


Central Coast coach Phil Moss has moved to clear the air on the club's decision not to re-sign injured playmaker Marcos Flores for next Hyundai A-League season.

A serious knee injury in January cut-short the Argentine's season, with the club making the tough decision in March not to renew his contract beyond the end of the 2013/14 campaign.

The former Johnny Warren Medallist was angered by the Mariners' stance and has accused the club of not showing enough faith in his ability to recover from a full knee reconstruction.

With Flores such a popular figure amongst Mariners supporters, Moss has revealed the reasons behind the decision to provide some clarity for the fans.

"The decision to let Marcos go was an extremely tough one," Moss told www.footballaustralia.com.au on Saturday.

"Marcos asked for an early decision which is why I told him before the season was done, so it gave him a chance to look around for something else.

"The pure and simple fact was because he got injured I had to move to get a replacement number 10 in and in the end we found a player of Kim's (Seung-yong) quality.

"We picked up Glen Trifiro from the state league who has done extremely well and we've got the best young up and coming number 10 out of the AIS, Anthony Kalik.

"For the balance of the squad I can't justify having four number 10's. That's the pure and simple fact."

With Kim, Trifiro and Kalik already secured on deals for next season, Moss conceded Flores' unfortunate injury – and the form and ability of the other trio - forced his hand.

"The players that have come in have taken their opportunities with both hands and it really gave me no option in the end," the Mariners boss said.

"It had nothing to do with my lack of belief in Marcos' ability.

"He got injured on January 2 and I couldn't afford to go the rest of the season without a specialist number 10.

"I never planned to go looking for another number 10 (in January) but he got injured so I had to try and find a replacement."

Flores flies out of Australia on Sunday to continue his rehabilitation is his homeland in Argentina but hopes to return to the A-League with another club next season.

While aware the 28-year-old may have a point to prove to his former club if he returns, Moss hopes Flores and his talent is not lost to the Australian competition.

"I bear no hard feelings towards Marcos. He's a great guy and is obviously hurting," Moss said.

"These things happen in football and what he needs to realise is it's a football decision, not a personal decision.

"I've got no doubt if he goes somewhere else in the A-League he'll be affective. But unfortunately for the balance of our squad I just can't justify four number 10's in our squad."

[anfield]

Considering Flores defineatly not Marquee, I think it is a good signing. Worth the risk, especially considering the jets form in recent years.
Maybe we could get him to recommend a couple of his Argentinian mates as Visa signings instead of a couple of dodgey dvd signings.

[Bon]

Confirmed that Damien Duff is going to be at Melbourne City for one year, under the cap..

[borat]

Makes you think they are saving either the marquee or guest role for Lampard

[GazFish35]

Confirmed that Damien Duff is going to be at Melbourne City for one year, under the cap..

pretty big name.

cant help but fear these blokes will be paying legit payments through the heart and massive extra coin through some weird UEFA based loop hole.
Like contracting them to City, but loaning them to heart while City still pay the wages.




it could be the jealousy talking, but its seams like the whole "three clubs one owner" thing is a way to move money around and avoid playing by the rules in each respective league.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Lampard and Bresc.

Thats legit ****ed.

[pv4]

Makes you think they are saving either the marquee or guest role for Lampard

Villa is the guest isn't he? Or are you allowed more than one?

[Nou Camp]

like it or hate its good for the league as a whole and will make the other clubs works harder to match them

[Grimario]

like it or hate its good for the league as a whole and will make the other clubs works harder to match them

I've read plenty of people complaining about how it will break the league... but the thing is, unless Man City or NY City sign all of the best Australian players and then loan them here inside the cap (not forgetting that NYCFC have a cap as well), there is still a limit to what they can spend. One hugely expensive guest player, one hugely expensive non Oz marquee and then an Oz marquee... that doesn't exactly break the league for me.

[GazFish35]

like it or hate its good for the league as a whole and will make the other clubs works harder to match them

Not if it gets silly and the clubs go broke trying to keep up.
Or if the celebrity watchers who turn up aren't converted to regular fans.

The adp experiment at Sydney worked for two years as it filled the clubs coffers with sponsors and corporate money....... the long term success will only be measured by how much of that, and the new fans, hangs around now that adp has gone.


I'm all for big names, but it must turn into circus.

[borat]

Villa is the guest isn't he? Or are you allowed more than one?
MC didn't specify which role he had, only that the loan was for 3 months. You would assume they did this for flexibility while negotiating with Duff.

You can only have 1 guest

[borat]

pretty big name.

cant help but fear these blokes will be paying legit payments through the heart and massive extra coin through some weird UEFA based loop hole.
Like contracting them to City, but loaning them to heart while City still pay the wages.




it could be the jealousy talking, but its seams like the whole "three clubs one owner" thing is a way to move money around and avoid playing by the rules in each respective league.

If Villa or Lampard were within the cap then a definite rort, but if both are guest & marquee then thats perfectly fine.

[pv4]

MC didn't specify which role he had, only that the loan was for 3 months. You would assume they did this for flexibility while negotiating with Duff.

You can only have 1 guest

I'm confident he is a 10 game guest player. May be making that up, though.

[hawk]

when smurfs get the top players I hear its good for the league. Surely we cant dis that on city

[Frodo]

I'm under the impression he has signed for 12 months as a marquee. He won't arrive in Aus until July. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/10/damien-duff-signs-for-a-leagues-melbourne-city

Should do well in the slower pace of our league. Their team still doesn't worry me to much. They had plenty of problems last year. Unless they do get Lampard to play defensive Mid for them i still think they will leak goals.

[Grimario]

I'm under the impression he has signed for 12 months as a marquee. He won't arrive in Aus until July. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/10/damien-duff-signs-for-a-leagues-melbourne-city

That article in no way suggests he is marquee. In fact, the closing paragraph would indicate he is NOT marquee.


Duff’s signing is unlikely to be the end of City’s business deals before the new season starts. They have room for five more players in their 23 man squad. Duff is the club’s third “Visa” player, with the club able to sign two more, as well as an international marquee. Marquee players are exempt from the salary cap.

[furns]

Duff is signed under the cap on a one year deal. They have their Aus and O/S marquee spots left to fill yet.

[hawk]

Duff is signed under the cap on a one year deal. They have their Aus and O/S marquee spots left to fill yet.

will have to test his ankles out early

[joel31]

will have to test his ankles out early
shame we got rid of Rubes the king of the hack

[Frodo]

That article in no way suggests he is marquee. In fact, the closing paragraph would indicate he is NOT marquee.

Yep, my bad. I got Marquee confused Visa spot. Silly Hobbits's.

[pv4]

Attn: Militia

Would love your views on how Duff will go in the HAL at Melbourne City.

I see him as being a very similar player to what Emerton was in the EPL. You were pretty quick to play down how Emo would go in the HAL, and to an extent you were right. Do you see similar for Duff or do you think he'll do well with JVS?

[borat]

I'm confident he is a 10 game guest player. May be making that up, though.

This is the press release from MC. Specifically makes no mention of the number of games or guest role. He may end up as the Guest but he May be marquee or under the cap (ridiculously should the majority of his wages be paid by NYCFC)


Melbourne City FC can today announce that New York City FC’s inaugural player and Spanish World Cup winner David Villa will join the Club for a period of the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season.

Villa, 32, who was unveiled by the Major League Soccer club as its inaugural player on Monday, will play, train and contribute to Melbourne City FC’s Hyundai A-League campaign between October and December 2014 prior to the commencement of the MLS season in the United States.



http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-City-FC-Confirms-David-Villa/90758

[Grimario]

Valeri confirmed, 3 years for MV.

[Thomas477]

Schwarzer is a free agent. If Birraz leaves, he wouldn't be a bad signing. A short term one, yes, but not a bad signing.

[De-Champ]

Schwarzer is a free agent. If Birraz leaves, he wouldn't be a bad signing. A short term one, yes, but not a bad signing.

He has indicated that he does not want to play in the A League

[steve136]

He has indicated that he does not want to play in the A League
He has indicated more recently that he would not rule it out.

[leftrightout]

Love the bloke but I would prefer money be spent elsewhere.

[belchardo]

and that TAB ad where he cheers when he blatantly lets a goal in has made me all suspect about his motivations. :D

[Jeterpool]

and that TAB ad where he cheers when he blatantly lets a goal in has made me all suspect about his motivations. :D

:lulz:

[joel31]

When's this South American striker supposed to be announced 10 days ago going to be announced?

[borat]

When's this South American striker supposed to be announced 10 days ago going to be announced?

Does it really matter? Its months away from the start of the season, in years gone by they would have announced this anyway and then read stories about Visa issues for the next 8 weeks. The way I see it Phil gave the scoop that this player is coming and will be announced when the deal is done.

Its not like anyone knows who it is anyway. They could attempt to sign another 5 Sth American strikers and no one would know.

[Mark325]

Does it really matter? Its months away from the start of the season, in years gone by they would have announced this anyway and then read stories about Visa issues for the next 8 weeks. The way I see it Phil gave the scoop that this player is coming and will be announced when the deal is done.

Its not like anyone knows who it is anyway. They could attempt to sign another 5 Sth American strikers and no one would know.

It's not so much that it matters, it's more that we're impatient

[GazFish35]

6-8weeks

[MFKS]

Hook line and sinker

Middleby playing you

International striker signing my arse


Just keeps people off his arse. with bullshit rumours.to the masses

[goaliepersempre]

This is the press release from MC. Specifically makes no mention of the number of games or guest role. He may end up as the Guest but he May be marquee or under the cap (ridiculously should the majority of his wages be paid by NYCFC)




http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-City-FC-Confirms-David-Villa/90758


Loan Deal simples with only percantage paid for.. Bloody half of the crap Arsenal had on the books in recent years where put out on loan with the club still playing most of wages....

[Tommyjet]

New guess, edson montano. His wiki doesn't actually show his true amount games/goals so better to look at transfermarkt

[joel31]

New guess, edson montano. His wiki doesn't actually show his true amount games/goals so better to look at transfermarkt
did ur source tell u that?

[Tommyjet]

No mate, he's keeping quiet in at the moment, bit annoyed with me actually.
Montano just popped up in one of my searches when I couldn't sleep last night

[plague]

and that TAB ad where he cheers when he blatantly lets a goal in has made me all suspect about his motivations. :D

Didn't dive either.
NOT JETS MATERIAL

[Tommyjet]

So rumour on twitter Fulham in talks over taggart. Wouldn't be a bad move for him IMO. We all knew this was coming. I wonder how well stubbsy has prepared for it

[MFKS]

Didn't dive either.
NOT JETS MATERIAL

I thought that's what we hammered BK for??
Standing still watching it sail in

Bloke would fit in here

[Jetmaster]

Would be surprised if any Taggz deal is close to signature - Timmy could get injured tonight and Taggz may nick a goal against Spain and inflate his profile and price. Probably talking and that's it.

[Premy]

Would be surprised if any Taggz deal is close to signature - Timmy could get injured tonight and Taggz may nick a goal against Spain and inflate his profile and price. Probably talking and that's it.
Taggart has a $400,000 transfer cap in his contract, that's not a release claws but you would think after his Golden boot season his transfer value would be in advance of that figure. So his world cup form can't inflating his price it may open up more destinations for him but.

[Mark325]

Good place for him to go to if he had to go somewhere in England. I understand why he didn't do this since he is at his highest point right now, but there is a chance the season gone was just a lucky one so it would have been better for him to stay at Jets for another season to see if he could pull off something similar. I mean, I feel as though Rojas was a much better all around player then Taggart and I have heard **** all about him since he left

[Hunter403]

Taggart would be better off in a European league rather than the slaughterhouse of the English Championship.

[joel31]

Taggart would be better off in a European league rather than the slaughterhouse of the English Championship.
agreed

[Premy]

Good place for him to go to if he had to go somewhere in England. I understand why he didn't do this since he is at his highest point right now, but there is a chance the season gone was just a lucky one so it would have been better for him to stay at Jets for another season to see if he could pull off something similar. I mean, I feel as though Rojas was a much better all around player then Taggart and I have heard **** all about him since he left
Probably have heard much about Rojas due to the same reason you haven't heard much about Song since he left the A-League.

[Jetmaster]

Taggart would be better off in a European league rather than the slaughterhouse of the English Championship.

This - I fear for a kid going into the Championship....I hope I'm wrong but think he will drop off the radar very quickly.

Even Griff couldn't hack it.

[Premy]

Ok Tinks you want to really stick it to the Knoghts, found you our new Marquee.
Perfect replacement for Zads and Caravan

Esteban Cambiasso
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Cambiasso

[Mark325]

Ok Tinks you want to really stick it to the Knoghts, found you our new Marquee.
Perfect replacement for Zads and Caravan

Esteban Cambiasso
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Cambiasso

Surely you're kidding. Dude has been linked to Chelsea and Man U since departing, and the reason he left was because he didn't want to have to accept a lower salary.

[Premy]

No dead serious we I never kid.
He could bring his mate with him to replace Taggart
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Milito

[Tommyjet]

Ok Tinks you want to really stick it to the Knoghts, found you our new Marquee.
Perfect replacement for Zads and Caravan

Esteban Cambiasso
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Cambiasso
Someone of that kind would be great. Doubt we could get him tho

[Tommyjet]

Surely a signing today

[scarfy96]

Surely a signing today

LOL - it has only been 9 days since Middleby said "tomorrow" so no idea why you would expect anything this soon!

[Rocky]

LOL - it has only been 9 days since Middleby said "tomorrow" so no idea why you would expect anything this soon!

ETA: 42-56 days

[Tommyjet]

ETA: 42-56 days

But but they'll miss out on their c-license.

Any signing will do, not just the South American striker

[scarfy96]

I heard Bridgey signed an autograph this morning at the Cafe.

Todays signing done.

[Grimario]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wswanderersfc/news-display/Wanderers-Add-Brazilian-to-Attacking-Mix/90909

Wanderers sign some bloke called Victor Saba

[leftrightout]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wswanderersfc/news-display/Wanderers-Add-Brazilian-to-Attacking-Mix/90909

Wanderers sign some bloke called Victor Saba

That's Probably our man

[Retro Jet]

Some blonde dame was on Ten tonight in one of those news snippets between ads.
Lank hair, shocking nasal 'news voice' and mentioned a jets player tonight: (Pron) 'Marcos Floors' :blush:
Anyone we know going by this name on the books???
He apparently plays for the Jets in the (Pron) Ar-League.
Fmd.....

[GazFish35]

That's Probably our man

Well WSWFC do control immigration, they probably nabbed at the airport while he was trying to board his connecting flight to newy.

[pv4]

Some blonde dame was on Ten tonight in one of those news snippets between ads.
Lank hair, shocking nasal 'news voice' and mentioned a jets player tonight: (Pron) 'Marcos Floors' :blush:
Anyone we know going by this name on the books???
He apparently plays for the Jets in the (Pron) Ar-League.
Fmd.....

Hahaha I was watching that movie, and saw her say that, too!

I thought "omg haven't been on the foz for ages, maybe we signed our south american striker". As I'm running for an internet device I think to myself "his name is marcos too? That'll be confusing with flores. Wait - floors". Didn't even bother checking the net :rof:

[Premy]

Sydney FC want Cahill

http://m.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/sydney-fc-want-to-entice-australias-alltime-leading-scorer-tim-cahill-to-aleague-from-ny-red-bulls/story-e6frf4h3-1226961841332

[Blackmac79]

There is some bling.

[Jetmaster]

Sydney FC want Cahill

http://m.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/sydney-fc-want-to-entice-australias-alltime-leading-scorer-tim-cahill-to-aleague-from-ny-red-bulls/story-e6frf4h3-1226961841332

Of course they do.....yawn.

[Jeterpool]

Of course they do.....yawn.

Bet it'd be under salary cap too

[Jetmaster]

Will be A-League international ambassador or similar....salary paid by FFA and won't count in cap...

[lquiquer]

Of course they do.....yawn.

The funny part is remember him last year on the footy show with a WSW scarf around his neck and raving on about them...... Classic!!!

[Grimario]

Perf Glory have signed Mitch Nichols.

[Premy]

Perf Glory have signed Mitch Nichols.Haha 6 months after he kicked up a stink at Victory to "Advance" his career. News flash Mitch you weren't that great in the first place.

[Jeterpool]

Haha 6 months after he kicked up a stink at Victory to "Advance" his career. News flash Mitch you weren't that great in the first place.

Mitch Nichols....the darius Boyd of football. Needs to go out on his own now ange isn't there to pick him. Can't stand him

[The Dunster]

I thought Nichols was signed by Cerezo Osaka and was only on loan to Glory ? Or was he released ?

[Mark325]

I thought Nichols was signed by Cerezo Osaka and was only on loan to Glory ? Or was he released ?

One year loan deal with an option for a permanent switch

[PC14]

Nathan Burns to Nix - Two year deal!

[Jeterpool]

nathan burns to nix - two year deal!

wtf!!!!

[PC14]

Thread.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/Burns%20Set%20To%20Fire%20Up%20The%20Phoenix/90933

[Thomas477]

Well in Middleby. Been in talks with the prick for over 12 months now and couldn't arrange a ****ing permaneny transfer. Nux step in and get the deal done easy.

**** you Middleby, most useless ****ing CEO in the aleague, bar that prick who resigned Lowe, but at least he's signed a few good players. FFS.

MIDDLEBY OUT.

[leftrightout]

Well in Middleby. Been in talks with the prick for over 12 months now and couldn't arrange a ****ing permaneny transfer. Nux step in and get the deal done easy.

**** you Middleby, most useless ****ing CEO in the aleague, bar that prick who resigned Lowe, but at least he's signed a few good players. FFS.

MIDDLEBY OUT.

I guess this depends who he signs in the place you had planned for Burns.
Really i think burns spot has been well and truly taken by Griff and Carney anyway.
Burns was great for us but players come and go, lets hope our new signings will be of equal or better quality but in the positions we need.

[Thomas477]

I guess this depends who he signs in the place you had planned for Burns.
Really i think burns spot has been well and truly taken by Griff and Carney anyway.
Burns was great for us but players come and go, lets hope our new signings will be of equal or better quality but in the positions we need.

Potentially, but it ties into the whole we'll be announcing a new striker in the next 2-3 days, 3 weeks later and nothing. Fact is our upper management is the worst in the league (perth doesn't count).

Tbh, we should have made a spot for Burns, Griff (much as I love him) doesn't have many years left, while Burns is proven at this level, and potentially should have taken the spot of someone like Virgilli who has 1 good game every blue moon. Burns or Virgilli? I'd take Burns. Cap isn't an issue, we don't have any marquees.

[parksey]

Well in Middleby. Been in talks with the prick for over 12 months now and couldn't arrange a ****ing permaneny transfer. Nux step in and get the deal done easy.

**** you Middleby, most useless ****ing CEO in the aleague, bar that prick who resigned Lowe, but at least he's signed a few good players. FFS.

MIDDLEBY OUT.

we've already signed flores, griff, carney and are looking at this south american guy.

get a grip.

[sammydog]

Maybe Middleby and the club management weren't the reason for Burns not signing. It is completely likely, probably more likely, that Stubbins didn't feel there was space for Burns given the recruits made at the back end of last season and the signings he has made. and now wants to bolster other parts of the squad.

If thats the case, I don't see the problem. Burns role is pretty well covered at the moment anyway.

[sammydog]

we've already signed flores, griff, carney and are looking at this south american guy.

get a grip.

Not wrong, and people here wonder why the club stopped going to the questions forum. Why would they.

[leftrightout]

Not wrong, and people here wonder why the club stopped going to the questions forum. Why would they.

Bring back the forums i say, im pissed off we never approached Yaya Toure after he said he wasn't happy at man city and i want to blast Middleby for that!

[pv4]

Was really hoping Burns would come back but with the guys Porksey has pointed out, we've got some definite, proven firepower that I daresay aren't all on minimum wage :rof: so maybe we just couldn't afford him and he had a better financial offer elsewhere.

[Mark325]

Only reason I can think of is that the positions Burns plays in are already filled out by other guys. Carney is gonna fill the left side, Flores if CAM and Griff and South American will be strikers. Personally, it's not the biggest loss in the world, Carney was amazing last season and now that he has a full off-season he should be fine. I think with a good coach that keeps him consistent Virgili could be a good player in that position, and same goes for Goodwin. More then anything, I just wanted us to sign somebody after what has felt like ages of being promised a few people and getting no results.

[Thomas477]

Okay, and what happens if a Carney gets injured and Griff gets suspended? We'll have Goodwin and Virgilli, which after the last 2 years doesn't fill me with confidence. Or if Taggz does go, and we sign this mysterious South American who's taking longer than Bridgey to return from injury to sign, who's the backup striker?

Wage wouldn't be an issue, we still have 2 marquees to use, chuck Carney as Aust. marquee and that'll free up more space.

Having Burns would provide a bit of quality depth to our squad, which apart from CM, is dearly lacking.

[borat]

Well in Middleby. Been in talks with the prick for over 12 months now and couldn't arrange a ****ing permaneny transfer. Nux step in and get the deal done easy.

**** you Middleby, most useless ****ing CEO in the aleague, bar that prick who resigned Lowe, but at least he's signed a few good players. FFS.

MIDDLEBY OUT.

If you go back and read the quotes from Stubbins from a month back its pretty clear that Burns wasn't really in his sights.

[pv4]

Yo Nathan Burns - come back to the Jerks where you'll be on less money than you were overseas or could get in another HAL team, where you'd be considered quality depth without a guarenteed starting spot, and where you'll probably get followed by a pack of dropkicks who change their twitter name every season or two.

/Thomas logic

[borat]

Only reason I can think of is that the positions Burns plays in are already filled out by other guys. Carney is gonna fill the left side, Flores if CAM and Griff and South American will be strikers. Personally, it's not the biggest loss in the world, Carney was amazing last season and now that he has a full off-season he should be fine. I think with a good coach that keeps him consistent Virgili could be a good player in that position, and same goes for Goodwin. More then anything, I just wanted us to sign somebody after what has felt like ages of being promised a few people and getting no results.

Ahhh thats exactly right. Look I would have killed to have Burnsy back in the team but IMO once we signed Carney we were never interested in Burns. This has nothing to do with Middleby and everything to do with where Stubbins wants to spend the player budget.

[Jeterpool]

Thread.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/Burns%20Set%20To%20Fire%20Up%20The%20Phoenix/90933

Well there you go. Didn't see that coming! I thought he'd have come back here but as others have said we've got those spots covered. And he wouldn't really be happy sitting on the bench.

The replacements of Goodwin and Virgilli are fine for a salary capped league. Not many clubs can have starting players sitting in the stands waiting for an injury or suspension. There has to be some give in a squad.

He took his time to show form for us. Yeah I'd have liked to see him back but that's football.

And why is Middleby getting blamed for all of this? There are many stakeholders in a deal

[Premy]

Everyone forgetting about the other Australian u20 player we have on the books.
We're more than covered for wide men.

[Blackmac79]

Yo Nathan Burns - come back to the Jerks where you'll be on less money than you were overseas or could get in another HAL team, where you'd be considered quality depth without a guarenteed starting spot, and where you'll probably get followed by a pack of dropkicks who change their twitter name every season or two.

/Thomas logic

Be nice. Those dropkicks have retired. I hear they will be back in 6-8weeks though

[parksey]

Yo Nathan Burns - come back to the Jerks where you'll be on less money than you were overseas or could get in another HAL team, where you'd be considered quality depth without a guarenteed starting spot, and where you'll probably get followed by a pack of dropkicks who change their twitter name every season or two.

/Thomas logic

haha exactly