2014/15 A-League Transfers Rumors & Speculation

[Thomas477]

Have a read, I'm not blaming Burns, I'm having a go at Middleby who has said we've been looking at signing Burns for over 12 months now, yet Nix can get a deal apparently quite easily done. Plus where's this striker who was going to be announced within 48 hours, 3 weeks ago?

Would Burns have been a starter here? Probably not, but signing him would have been a statement saying that we wanted to assemble a strong squad, not just a strong first XI. Again I'll say, if Griffo or Carney gets injured who would I rather, Virigilli or Burns? I'd take Burns precisely because he would be a starter at any other club. We haven't used our Australian marquee yet, so what's to stop him or Carney being the marquee, and the other being under the cap? If City can fit Duff under their cap, we can fit Burns.

As for Burns wanting to come back here, tbh I don't know why any of them would sign for us anyway. We have an owner who doesn't want us and would drop us if he could, an incompetent management structure headed by a bloke who's previous experience was to run another football club into the ground and a stadiums who's pitch which is worse than most all age fields around the region. Griffo especially deserves better than that.

[sammydog]

But, why would Burns want to come here if he wasn't a sure starter.

And whats to say this wasn't Stubbins call to not sign Burns. For all you know everything lined up but Stubbins, but for you its easier to blame Middleby. Stubbins is assembling a squad, and I suspect the reality is that with the current signings Burns don't fit in, or wasn't needed as he was looking elsewhere on the pitch.

You want to use the Australian Marquee spot on a player than in your worlds probably won't be a starter. Thats great business sense right there. Not sure you have a leg to stand on when criticising anyones method of running a club. You sure you didn't sign Jardel previously?

Maybe in your last paragraph you nailed it, maybe Burns didn;t want to sign here no matter what we threw at him. There are so many possibilities fir why he isn't playing here, yet you take the predicable route again.

[Thomas477]

All I know is that Middleby was the one chasing him for yonks and not being able to seal the deal, while Nix apparently with ease. There was so many different articles and comments saying we wanted him, going back to what, June last year? Hopefully Stubbins does assemble a good squad, but I know that I'd prefer Burns or Carney coming off the bench, as opposed to Goodwin or Virgilli. Either way, hope Stubbins knows what he's doing.

I said that we COULD use the marquee on either Burns or Carney. But what's to stop them, plus Griff and Flores starting? Chuck Carney to LB (he's a better option than Gallaway) and have Burns at LM. And it may be the predictable route, but when's there's so much previous evidence pointing towards Middleby being the cause of issues, it's not a huge leap.

[GazFish35]

Hahaha.

New coach come in starts getting HIS squad in order, but it's the middleby's fault Burns isn't coming. FFS.


Imagine the fall out if he was signed, and stubbing comes out and says he didn't want him.... Jardel anyone?

[Premy]

Hoole

[Jeterpool]

Hoole

Speak up.

And yes, you have a very valid point

[Pico]

All I know is that Middleby was the one chasing him for yonks and not being able to seal the deal, while Nix apparently with ease. There was so many different articles and comments saying we wanted him, going back to what, June last year? Hopefully Stubbins does assemble a good squad, but I know that I'd prefer Burns or Carney coming off the bench, as opposed to Goodwin or Virgilli. Either way, hope Stubbins knows what he's doing.

I said that we COULD use the marquee on either Burns or Carney. But what's to stop them, plus Griff and Flores starting? Chuck Carney to LB (he's a better option than Gallaway) and have Burns at LM. And it may be the predictable route, but when's there's so much previous evidence pointing towards Middleby being the cause of issues, it's not a huge leap.

Who's to say we are using the marquees at all tinks has clearly stated he wants out, I'd be surprised if he is going to be handing extra cash out for marquee players. In fact who's to say we are even intending on spending anything greater than the salary floor. Perhaps middleby is trying to run the club on the tightest of budgets in case tinks walks, perhaps that's Tinklers instructions. We now have a situation where the knights and jets are head to head for what little corporate coin is kicking about in newy so we also will struggle to use the third party sponsorship top ups other clubs will have access to as well, but I'm sure that's middlebys fault too, in fact its ****in windy here tonight, ****in middleby at it again.

Since when has a contract negotiation been all one way, why hasn't middleby signed villa, after all city signed him so we must have only missed out due to middleby.
Also do you know for sure that the only club chasing burns for yonks was the jets I seem to recall at least two clubs being mentioned to have enquired when his initial loan spell ended, who's to say one was not the nix, and the only reason the deal wasn't done back in January was because of his Korean club.

[q-money]

how bout that andrew hoole kid ay

[Premy]

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


Hoole
how bout that andrew hoole kid ay.

[hawk]

whool?

[LiverJet]

Edson Montana and another midfielder

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2374199/moving-day-jets-fly-in-imports-as-taggart-takes-off/?cs=306

[pv4]

Have a read, I'm not blaming Burns, I'm having a go at Middleby who has said we've been looking at signing Burns for over 12 months now, yet Nix can get a deal apparently quite easily done.

Shouldn't the club, and Middleby, be applauded for proving that they have at least some form of scouting network in place, then?

[Thomas477]

Shouldn't the club, and Middleby, be applauded for proving that they have at least some form of scouting network in place, then?

Didn't we sack our "scout"?

[pv4]

Didn't we sack our "scout"?

We sacked A scout.

Clearly, as we monitor players over the length of 12months+, we still have a scouting network in place.

[Thomas477]

We sacked A scout.

Clearly, as we monitor players over the length of 12months+, we still have a scouting network in place.

Depends on what you classify as a scouting network tbh. Reading 442's overseas Australian players update wouldn't classify as that for me, or you could do what Everton did, and sign a player based off of Football Manager's database.

[pv4]

Depends on what you classify as a scouting network tbh. Reading 442's overseas Australian players update wouldn't classify as that for me, or you could do what Everton did, and sign a player based off of Football Manager's database.

Sven Goran Eriksson called-up Jermaine Jenas to the English NT because he fancied him on FM.

[Jeterpool]

Sven Goran Eriksson called-up Jermaine Jenas to the English NT because he fancied him on FM.

:roflz:

[Thomas477]

Sven Goran Eriksson called-up Jermaine Jenas to the English NT because he fancied him on FM.

:lulz:

[Blackmac79]

:lulz:

The football manager raw database, which resembles little what you get in the game, is actually sold by SI to many clubs as a scouting program. Helps keep costs for the user down.

[joel31]

His FM stats are average. No better than what we have

[Grimario]

His FM stats are average. No better than what we have

Maybe whoever scouted him is just garbage. I know whoever did the Jets scouting is a lunatic... players like Biraz and Chapman going on to be Serie A stars within a season :|


:gent:

[The Dunster]

I wonder what advice Zura would have given him ?

[Premy]

Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Edson Montano

I think we got the wrong one.

[GazFish35]

I wonder what advice Zura would have given him ?

Don't mention you like to wear wrestling masks.

[Jeterpool]

I wonder what advice Zura would have given him ?

Keep the mask in your pants until you know it's a goal.

[GazFish35]

Are his 9 from 45 any better than heskey's?

[The Dunster]

Keep the mask in your pants until you know it's a goal.

:roflz:

[Premy]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/26/brosque-closes-sydney-fc-return

Brosque set to become Sydney's Aus Marquee.

[belchardo]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/26/brosque-closes-sydney-fc-return

Brosque set to become Sydney's Aus Marquee.

:roflz:

[Bon]

:roflz:

I thought the same thing!!! haha..
Its a sad day when that gimp-stick is an Aus marquee.. Not only that, but for Sydney to make him theirs! I didn't think they usually worried about salary caps and things like that? :whistling:

[borat]

They are just using the marquee for their highest paid Aust in an off season where there are very few decent Socceroos that qualify. IMO I think the squad they are assembling is looking pretty formidable with very few weaknesses, particularly with a Marquee to come. Brosque and Ibini on the edges and Smeltz in the centre with Carle creating is a pretty good combo

[Grimario]

They are just using the marquee for their highest paid Aust in an off season where there are very few decent Socceroos that qualify. IMO I think the squad they are assembling is looking pretty formidable with very weaknesses, particularly with a Marquee to come. Brosque and Ibini on the edges and Smeltz in the centre with Carle creating is a pretty good combo

Why not use Smeltz as Aussie Marquee then and use cap space to sign someone else?

Also - don't Marquee's have to be approved by FFA? Surely Brosque isn't remotely close to "marquee" status.

[borat]

What does it it matter between Smeltz and Brosque who takes Aussie Marquee? Whoever is on the most coin makes obvious sense.

FFA relaxed the rules on that long ago when we took the p*ss by making Milligan marquee

[Jeterpool]

Why not use Smeltz as Aussie Marquee then and use cap space to sign someone else?

Also - don't Marquee's have to be approved by FFA? Surely Brosque isn't remotely close to "marquee" status.

Smeltz is a Kiwi. Can it be used for that?

[borat]

Dual citizenship. Also holds an EU passport too.

[Thomas477]

Smeltz is a Kiwi. Can it be used for that?

He grew up on the Gold Coast and holds an Australian passport.

[The Dunster]

They are just using the marquee for their highest paid Aust in an off season where there are very few decent Socceroos that qualify. IMO I think the squad they are assembling is looking pretty formidable with very few weaknesses, particularly with a Marquee to come. Brosque and Ibini on the edges and Smeltz in the centre with Carle creating is a pretty good combo

And yet they never seem to meet these expectations once the season starts. Graeme Arnold has always struggled to get the best out of big name players and I see this coming season as being no different. And lets not forget Frank Lowy knowing best and his influence / kiss of death on the team.

[Jeterpool]

He grew up on the Gold Coast and holds an Australian passport.

Ah thanks.

[borat]

And yet they never seem to meet these expectations once the season starts. Graeme Arnold has always struggled to get the best out of big name players and I see this coming season as being no different. And lets not forget Frank Lowy knowing best and his influence / kiss of death on the team.

I don't see Brosque as the flashy marquee of previous years. In the last 2 years I had predicted SFC to be shite because their roster was crap. Any side that relied on Ali Abbas, Paul Reid, Matt Thompson was never going to win the league, plus they have usually lacked a decent striker and seem to repeatedly sign rubbish managers.

A front three of Ibini, Brosque and Smeltz with Carle in behind them, managed by Arnie. I see things changing this year.

[Premy]

If Melbourne City can get Duff under the cap surely we can get this bloke.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Arne_Riise
God knows we need a left back, his a free agent as well.

[Tommyjet]

If Melbourne City can get Duff under the cap surely we can get this bloke.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Arne_Riise
God knows we need a left back, his a free agent as well.

That left foot

[Jeterpool]

That left foot

Oh god yes!!!

[Mark325]

If Melbourne City can get Duff under the cap surely we can get this bloke.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Arne_Riise
God knows we need a left back, his a free agent as well.

Release the Kraken

[joel31]

We don't have Man City to pay the difference in their wage demands to fit players under the cap

[Grimario]

So... Lampard to City?

[GazFish35]

Looking likely.

[pv4]

Sounds like it will be a guest stint before heading to NY just like David Villa.

[Jeterpool]

Sounds like it will be a guest stint before heading to NY just like David Villa.

I thought there was only one guest stint per year?

[pv4]

I thought there was only one guest stint per year?

May be the case.

Apaprently if it is, they'll pay him $50k as a loan for 10 or so games, then cancel the loan. Similar to what we did with Burns.

[Premy]

May be the case.

Apaprently if it is, they'll pay him $50k as a loan for 10 or so games, then cancel the loan. Similar to what we did with Burns.
Correct Melbourne City never said Villa was on a guest contract just said he would be here until December. It was the media that said it's a guess contract, Villa could very much be on loan as well.

[Jeterpool]

May be the case.

Apaprently if it is, they'll pay him $50k as a loan for 10 or so games, then cancel the loan. Similar to what we did with Burns.


Correct Melbourne City never said Villa was on a guest contract just said he would be here until December. It was the media that said it's a guess contract, Villa could very much be on loan as well.

Fair enough. Good pick up

[borat]

I thought there was only one guest stint per year? yup only 1 guest allowed. Either Villa or Lampard will be marquee until Jan/feb transfer window when they will be replaced

[borat]

Correct Melbourne City never said Villa was on a guest contract just said he would be here until December. It was the media that said it's a guess contract, Villa could very much be on loan as well.. Are you stealing thunder? Word for word my post at the time.

[Premy]

. Are you stealing thunder? Word for word my post at the time.
I think you'll find if you read back I've stated it all along. If you want to stake claim to it I'll give you all the credit for it.

[borat]

I did read back but I couldn't care less about credit, it's just a little creepy. Page 22 of this thread there is plenty of debate on wether Villa was a guest or not.

[borat]

To be fair, I am 99% sure there was a foxsports article on the permutations for MCFC fitting Villa into the squad, although I can't find it now. We probably read the same article haha.

[Premy]

I did read back but I couldn't care less about credit, it's just a little creepy. Page 22 of this thread there is plenty of debate on wether Villa was a guest or not.
All good... I will add but I'm not prepared to say he is or isn't on a guest contract as I cant find any relevant details released by Melbourne City

[borat]

It's a loan deal not confirmed as Guest. Below is the MCFC press release and Scott Munn stated on SEN at the time that they would decide later how the contract would be registered.

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

[stormypete]

Couldn't care less if it's all legit or not. Just looking forward to seeing some of this class in the A-league.

Will have to get sorted if I'm going to make it to AAMI Park for the Jets game :pissup:

[Premy]

It's a loan deal not confirmed as Guest. Below is the MCFC press release and Scott Munn stated on SEN at the time that they would decide later how the contract would be registered.

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

[Premy]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/victory-sign-french-defender/cvtyf981560w1w48w74ilo2gp

Proven Bundesliga and Eredivise defender Matthieu Delpierre signs with Victory.
Has to be said Victory are putting together a pretty tidy squad. Berisha, Milligan, Valeri & Finkler their going to be hard to beat IMO.

[MFKS]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/victory-sign-french-defender/cvtyf981560w1w48w74ilo2gp

Proven Bundesliga and Eredivise defender Matthieu Delpierre signs with Victory.
Has to be said Victory are putting together a pretty tidy squad. Berisha, Milligan, Valeri & Finkler their going to be hard to beat IMO.
Still have Muscat coaching them.

That is a great leveller

[leftrightout]

Yeah i seem to look at Victory squad at start of every year and think they will take stopping but the never really seem to click.

[Mark325]

Wrap up of all the transfers for every team so far

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/hyundai-a-league-ins-and-outs/kirard6346ei1cirnnzq687h5

[parksey]

how funny is it that jase hoffman is still a pro footballer?

[Tommyjet]

how funny is it that jase hoffman is still a pro footballer?

Van't schip seems to rate him, probably only bloke in oz that does

[Grimario]

how funny is it that jase hoffman is still a pro footballer?

Right footed Gallaway. Wait, that's Gallaway anyway. But you get my point... right?

[hawk]

how funny is it that jase hoffman is still a pro footballer?

end result of a salary cap.

you could take his place and create more. Dont miss the boat

[leftrightout]

And yet he is over training at man city HQ.... :banghead:

[Grimario]

Wankerers have signed since Dutch winger.

[joel31]

Wankerers have signed since Dutch winger.
Castelen was good at HSV and is a 10 time international. He has good pedigree

[Chadandkira12]

Heared this morning Erik Partalu will be signed today by us I hope it's true

[leftrightout]

Heared this morning Erik Partalu will be signed today by us I hope it's true

I cannot believe we are actually forming a decent squad and have a manager that had a plan and bought in quality players to carry out that plan, 2 players for every position.

[lil_masi]

I cannot believe we are actually forming a decent squad and have a manager that had a plan and bought in quality players to carry out that plan, 2 players for every position.

I am loving these signings. We have a number of quality players in the squad now. Best since season 2/3.

[BodyNovo]

good to see the club fully back big phil with these signings, letting zadkovich, chapman and caravella go were big calls for a new man but had to be done.

cutting the mediocrity and bringing in decent "proven" players.

[The Dunster]

My only concern about Paartalu is he's known to shop himself around, in particular wanting to go to the CSL when playing in the A-League, and then wanting to go to J-league when he was in China.
He probably sees Newcastle as a club that won't stand in his way if a J-League offer comes mid season.

I wonder if he will be the Australian Marquee ?

At least we don't look like contenders for the wooden spoon anymore.

[borat]

Paartalu will bring the best of Kanta who won't give up this position without a fight.

I wouldn't be disappointed if Paartalu starts off the bench tbh.

[leftrightout]

My only concern about Paartalu is he's known to shop himself around, in particular wanting to go to the CSL when playing in the A-League, and then wanting to go to J-league when he was in China.
He probably sees Newcastle as a club that won't stand in his way if a J-League offer comes mid season.

I wonder if he will be the Australian Marquee ?

At least we don't look like contenders for the wooden spoon anymore.

Atleast if he is shopping himself around, he has to be playing well for anyone to look at him.
I hope he can perform at a level which attracts interest from elsewhere!

[WolfMan]

Paartalu will bring the best of Kanta who won't give up this position without a fight.

I wouldn't be disappointed if Paartalu starts off the bench tbh.
Could play with 2x holding midfielders. Maybe Paartalu is allowed to get forward more within that role, Kanta as the anchor. Just a thought

[joel31]

Could play with 2x holding midfielders. Maybe Paartalu is allowed to get forward more within that role, Kanta as the anchor. Just a thought
With Steele on the wing and Carney at left back. That would work

We will have some decent depth to give us tactical flexibility

[borat]

Could play with 2x holding midfielders. Maybe Paartalu is allowed to get forward more within that role, Kanta as the anchor. Just a thought

I just don't see it considering we have let go/sold 3 holding mids and only recruited 1. At a push you might say Steele too but he never played there for NYRB and haven't seen any of him yet.

Not a fan of training during the off season with 2 holding mids and only Oxborrow as back up. Would rather Stubbins focussed on 442 and go the players willing to kill each other to win their position.

[joel31]

I just don't see it considering we have let go/sold 3 holding mids and only recruited 1. At a push you might say Steele too but he never played there for NYRB and haven't seen any of him yet.

Not a fan of training during the off season with 2 holding mids and only Oxborrow as back up. Would rather Stubbins focussed on 442 and go the players willing to kill each other to win their position.
they can both start in the 4-1-2-1-2 though. One can play as the holder and the other paired with Steele

[borat]

they can both start in the 4-1-2-1-2 though. One can play as the holder and the other paired with Steele

Thats my point though. Any one of those 3 gets injured and you are changing your formation rather than having replacements who can slot in and play to the game plan.

[Grimario]

they can both start in the 4-1-2-1-2 though. One can play as the holder and the other paired with Steele

I don't know why we would play narrow. That means Hoole and Carney either benched or out of position or if we play a wide diamond, it means we get massively exposed in the middle of the park.

[plague]

I'd love to see them play a1-10 formation and just pick the best 11 players farkern.

[Grimario]

I'd love to see them play a1-10 formation and just pick the best 11 players farkern.

Best 11 players IN position. Wonder what that would actually look like...

[Jeterpool]

I don't know why we would play narrow. That means Hoole and Carney either benched or out of position or if we play a wide diamond, it means we get massively exposed in the middle of the park.

That's where my head is at too.

[380]

Best 11 players IN position. Wonder what that would actually look like...

It would look like no Gallaway ever again, there is a god !.

[Grimario]

So, Portaloo no certainty...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/07/21/demand-paartalu-ponders-league-return


Thailand-based former Brisbane Roar midfielder Erik Paartalu has been targeted by three A-League clubs as he considers his next career move.

Paartalu - a standout for Thai Premier League leader Muang Thong United in his 19 appearances this season - is expected to make a decision on his future by the end of the week as Newcastle Jets and two other Australian clubs wait in the wings.

The 28 year-old's Sydney-based agent David O'Keefe dismissed newspaper reports that the domineering midfielder had already agreed terms with Newcastle Jets and would be announced imminently as its latest capture, insisting that any discussions were at an "embryonic stage".

"There has been a phone call from Newcastle and that's about it as this stage but the reality is his current club are happy with him and they are quite keen to extend and there's no truth that he has agreed terms with anybody," O'Keefe said.

"There are also two other teams interested in Australia, one from Sydney and one from Melbourne, as well as the interest from Japan from a club he came close to joining in January.

"But there is nothing formal on the table from anyone at this stage."

Contracted with Muang Thong until December, Paartalu – who is also attracting interest from Japanese second division outfit Jubilo Iwata - has been informed by Australia coach Ange Postecoglou that he must leave Thailand to have any hope of adding to his two Socceroos caps with the 2015 AFC Asian Cup looming.

"Erik will make his mind up on his future in the coming days and he knows that by coming back to Australia he will enhance his chances with the national team," O'Keefe said.

"He wants to be considered again for his country and that will be factor in any decisions he makes."

Paartalau signed for Muang Thong seven months ago after a season with Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda. Until two weeks ago had played every game for the Thai side, before being sidelined with a quad injury.

He is expected to be fit again within the next 10 days.

[joel31]

haven't even started talks yet. He'll go to another club probs

[Jetmaster]

Pfft...typical agent spiel, creating demand and inflating price through a few words.

[borat]

Of the Melbourne teams, Victory just signed Valeri and Heart signed Mooy. SFC have an abundance of holding mids with Arnold on record he isn't looking there. Maybe WSW but I still say we are in the box seat. Paartalu wants to play in Aust to try and crack Asian Cup team and we are setting up a squad with deep lying holding mid in mind.

I say agent bollocks and we are still getting our man. And if not, have faith that Stubbins has options lined up just as he did with Madaschi.

[MFKS]

Out of curiosity when was the last time we chased a player being courted by numerous clubs and we won the race and got the signature???

[furns]

Out of curiosity when was the last time we chased a player being courted by numerous clubs and we won the race and got the signature???
Griffo

[newi24-2-08]

Out of curiosity when was the last time we chased a player being courted by numerous clubs and we won the race and got the signature???

**** do you ever have anything positive to say ****?

[MFKS]

**** do you ever have anything positive to say ****?

Didn't think i was saying anything but asking a question.


May i suggest you learn to read before running the mouth

[Grimario]

Didn't think i was saying anything but asking a question.


May i suggest you learn to read before running the mouth

Why **** you **** do **** **** ****** ********* griff ***** **** your **** ******* ******* asterisks?

[newi24-2-08]

Didn't think i was saying anything but asking a question.


May i suggest you learn to read before running the mouth


All you ever do is put shit on every bloke at this club. If you're such a wise guy please tell us how we can improve instead of moaning and pulling on Joel griffiths dick

[MFKS]

All you ever do is put shit on every bloke at this club. If you're such a wise guy please tell us how we can improve instead of moaning and pulling on Joel griffiths dick
Sack Middleby get a decent CEO

[lquiquer]

Griffo

Who was chasing Griff?

[borat]

Out of curiosity when was the last time we chased a player being courted by numerous clubs and we won the race and got the signature???
Griffo, Burns, Heskey.

When was the last time we missed out on a target?

Cornflakes and the Spanish holding mid.

Ledger has been fairly level the last 2 years

[Grimario]

Who was chasing Griff?

All the single ladies.



Plus most of the married ones. And most guys regardless of sexual preference.

[plague]

Out of curiosity when was the last time we chased a player being courted by numerous clubs and we won the race and got the signature???

Michael Bridges.
About 3 times apparently.

[Thomas477]

Sack Middleby get a decent CEO

:lulzturtle:

But tbf, nothing's gone downhill as yet this season. Waiting to see if we get the new jerseys before December this year.

[Premy]

Rumour is on 442 forum Ameobi has signed on as Perth's marquee.

[Jeterpool]

Who was chasing Griff?

I'm unsure if any names were mentioned but griff said it in an interview.


Rumour is on 442 forum Ameobi has signed on as Perth's marquee.

Ameobi like?

[Premy]

Ameobi like? Is that you Dave from Newcastle

[Jeterpool]

Is that you Dave from Newcastle

There's only one Ameobi!! Oh wait...now there's two Ameobis!

[Jetmaster]

Geez we missed an opportunity there !

Imagine Dave from Newcastle moving down here, like....

[borat]

If you compare the rosters holding mids of the perspective clubs, Paartalu makes the most sense at the Jets

Melbourne Victory

Valeri
Milligan
Broxham
Mahazi

Sydney FC

Dimitrijevic
Antonis
Triantis
Grant

Melbourne City

Murdocca
Mooy
Germano
Melling

Western Sydney

La Rocca
Poljak
Trifiro
Perkatis

Jets

Kantarovski
Oxborrow

[The Special One]

Is that you Dave from Newcastle

Shut up Dave!

[Grimario]

@NewcastleJetsFC offer former @gomvfc player Billy Celeski a contract, believed to be approx. $125,000. #SST


Linked with Portaloo, end up with Celeski. That's more like the Jets off-season we are expecting!

[BodyNovo]

celevski was one of the better players for victory in his last year there.

i wouldn't be upset if we got him but yes a step down from partaluu

[Grimario]

celevski was one of the better players for victory in his last year there.

i wouldn't be upset if we got him but yes a step down from partaluu

Agreed on both counts. And seeing a few MV fans posting "omg, 125k! bring him back" makes me slightly more enthused.

[lil_masi]

Agreed on both counts. And seeing a few MV fans posting "omg, 125k! bring him back" makes me slightly more enthused.

Yeah but they have 2 front line DM already, Milligan and Valeri for 125k he is a pretty good backup. We need a dominant first choice DM

[borat]

Soccer Stoppage Time have very little credibility with these predictions. Seems like we have some options which is good with the lure of a starting position that other clubs' can't offer.

[MFKS]

If you compare the rosters holding mids of the perspective clubs, Paartalu makes the most sense at the Jets

Melbourne Victory

Valeri
Milligan
Broxham
Mahazi

Sydney FC

Dimitrijevic
Antonis
Triantis
Grant

Melbourne City

Murdocca
Mooy
Germano
Melling

Western Sydney

La Rocca
Poljak
Trifiro
Perkatis

Jets

Kantarovski
Oxborrow

Yeah but looking at those teams and their options at DM with the exception of Victree Paartalu would be the best DM by a long way at those clubs so no point ruling them out.

It would be a bit bizarre for Victree to want to sign him considering they have Valeri and Milligan as options on big coin

[borat]

Thats my point though.


Victory wouldn't have wasted considerable money on Valeri plus Milligan,
WSW have used foreign places on 2 holding mids,
SFC only have 2 spots left (1 earmarked for a marquee and 1 has to be an U21),
MC have their captain and one of their biggest off season recruits.


Plus if you are Paartulu and walking away from 500k contract only because Ange has told you to play in Aust, you want to be sure to get game time. IMO the Jets are the best fit for both the player and club.

That means he is guaranteed to go elsewhere of course ;-)

[Jeterpool]

For me, Paartalu > Celeski.

However, Celeski is less likely to leave and look to go overseas again unlike, I think, Paartalu. Maybe that's because of his age. Maybe because of his ability. Either way, thats less disruption, more stability and of course not someone we may need to replace midseason.

He's had a significant knee injury in the past I think too.

I guess if we signed him I wouldn't be able to abuse him anymore.

[leftrightout]

I always liked celeski for some reason, always thought he had a bit to offer. So i wouldnt be unhappy with this signing but i still think paartalu would be better.

[lil_masi]

I always liked celeski for some reason, always thought he had a bit to offer. So i wouldnt be unhappy with this signing but i still think paartalu would be better.

Exactly my thoughts. Paartalu option 1. Plus his contract doesnt expire until Dec, I would want him for seasons start.

[borat]

Celeski wouldn't be a bad second prize. With such a low ball offer though you would think the leaking of this to SST is more for Paartalu's manager than anything.

I still believe Kanta will give either players a run for their money.

[The Dunster]

Milligan was complete shit when he played for the Jets. Why would we want to sign Celeski given that Melbourne Victory rate him worse than Milligan ? It makes no sense.

[Jeterpool]

Milligan was complete shit when he played for the Jets. Why would we want to sign Celeski given that Melbourne Victory rate him worse than Milligan ? It makes no sense.

Interesting logic. I don't agree with it, however.

[Bon]

Talking to a couple of players in the last few days (not saying who as don't want individuals in trouble if what they said was an issue) and both said that the Paartalu deal is done, he has signed they just have to hold off on the announcement for some reason. Hoping they have good sauce.

This was said in the other thread.
I overheard a conversation last night (involving a certain highly-blamed-for-anything-that-goes-wrong club rep) saying the exact same thing..

As for Celeski, I don't rate him at all. No thanks..

[Grimario]

Interesting logic. I don't agree with it, however.

I don't think Milligan was particularly shit at the Jets either. If that's what you mean...

[borat]

Be an interesting choice between Celeski arriving next week vs Paartalu arriving in December

[leftrightout]

Be an interesting choice between Celeski arriving next week vs Paartalu arriving in December

So if we sign Paartalu there is no chance of getting him for season kick off ?
Cant he move mid contract if it is transfer window, do we even have a transfer window?

[Mark325]

If he can't make it till December that's where you would have Kanta fill the spot till he gets here

[joel31]

So if we sign Paartalu there is no chance of getting him for season kick off ?
Cant he move mid contract if it is transfer window, do we even have a transfer window?

we have a transfer window til the end of october

[borat]

So if we sign Paartalu there is no chance of getting him for season kick off ?
Cant he move mid contract if it is transfer window, do we even have a transfer window?

Paartalu is contracted in Thailand until the end of their season where his team is top of the league and on a 500k contract. Unless he can negotiate a break in the contract then December is the earliest.

[borat]

If he can't make it till December that's where you would have Kanta fill the spot till he gets here

Paartalu > Celeski.

However Paartalu turning up 2 months in without any preseason vs Celeski close to full pre-season with the entire squad. Levels up a little IMO

[pv4]

If Paartalu couldn't come until December, I'd love to see us have the initiative (looooooooooooooooooooooooooooool) to guest stint/loan a Celeski type player until Erik came in.

[borat]

If Paartalu couldn't come until December, I'd love to see us have the initiative (looooooooooooooooooooooooooooool) to guest stint/loan a Celeski type player until Erik came in.

Celeski is off contract though and would want a club for the whole season.

A player from the MLS would be interesting though

[lquiquer]

Paartalu is contracted in Thailand until the end of their season where his team is top of the league and on a 500k contract. Unless he can negotiate a break in the contract then December is the earliest.

Last game in Thai league: 2nd November

[borat]

Wonder if he could start immediately after the Thai season or made to wait until Jan 15 ala Griffo this year

[Premy]

Paartalu > Celeski.

However Paartalu turning up 2 months in without any preseason vs Celeski close to full pre-season with the entire squad. Levels up a little IMO
Paartalu would be coming completely match fit so preseason would be irrelevant.

[Premy]

This was said in the other thread.
I overheard a conversation last night (involving a certain highly-blamed-for-anything-that-goes-wrong club rep) saying the exact same thing..

As for Celeski, I don't rate him at all. No thanks..
Big man with the scope. :roflz:
Anyone with half a brain can make the connection, I hope you're right.

[Grimario]

Paartalu would be coming completely match fit so preseason would be irrelevant.

Into a different system with different players and a different coach. Not entirely irrelevant.

[MFKS]

This was said in the other thread.
I overheard a conversation last night (involving a certain highly-blamed-for-anything-that-goes-wrong club rep) saying the exact same thing..

As for Celeski, I don't rate him at all. No thanks..
So this club rep not naming names but lets just put the initials RM down as a code to keep people guessing who it really is is discussing details of possible player transfers in public to be over heard by anyone??

Top shelf work that.

With professionalism like that RM will surely be heading up an EPL Bundesliga or La Liga club in the near future

[Premy]

Into a different system with different players and a different coach. Not entirely irrelevant.
Point taken

[leftrightout]

Paartalu is contracted in Thailand until the end of their season where his team is top of the league and on a 500k contract. Unless he can negotiate a break in the contract then December is the earliest.

Players break contracts easily these days.
What club wants to hold a player who doesnt want to be there at all.
Paartalu kicks up a stink, asks to leave. Club can either continue to pay someone to do nothing or release them and use the money elsewhere/save it.

Maybe they are trying to work these issues out before announcing anything?

[borat]

Players break contracts easily these days.
What club wants to hold a player who doesnt want to be there at all.
Paartalu kicks up a stink, asks to leave. Club can either continue to pay someone to do nothing or release them and use the money elsewhere/save it.

Maybe they are trying to work these issues out before announcing anything?
When the club is top of the table and is one of their better players, its a little more difficult than you suggest.

Even when there is no contract and the club is a shambles it can still be difficult....just ask McGlinchey

[MFKS]

Players break contracts easily these days.
What club wants to hold a player who doesnt want to be there at all.


A Spineless Club with No idea.

Have a talented player UNDER CONTRACT who wants out you release them when you want not when they want. Sends a message to the rest of them to tow the line.

Send them to do laps Kasey style until they pull their head in

[Grimario]

Citeh have signed Robert Koren as marquee.

[plague]

A Spineless Club with No idea.

Have a talented player UNDER CONTRACT who wants out you release them when you want not when they want. Sends a message to the rest of them to tow the line.

Send them to do laps Kasey style until they pull their head in

Cough cough Ryan Griffiths cough cough

[borat]

Citeh have signed Robert Koren as marquee. only a strong rumour isn't it? Not confirmed I thought

[Grimario]

only a strong rumour isn't it? Not confirmed I thought

Ah shit, so it is. Everywhere seems to reporting it as definitive and then football fans going "FFS, we are the ugly stepsister, getting shit players compared to NYCFC"

[joel31]

do they have any foreigners that weren't english based in their squad?
besides villa

[howardyou]

Who will be Shirt no. 8 this year (formerly of Zads)?

I hear a big signing may be on the cards if not already signed.
Could Jeronimo be no 8? If not we are getting someone else - apparently will be our biggest "domestic" signing ever.

Or perhaps rumor and innuendo.... But Paartalu was 8 at Roar.

[pv4]

Who will be Shirt no. 8 this year (formerly of Zads)?

I hear a big signing may be on the cards if not already signed.
Could Jeronimo be no 8? If not we are getting someone else - apparently will be our biggest "domestic" signing ever.

Or perhaps rumor and innuendo.... But Paartalu was 8 at Roar.

Paartalu was 6 at Roar, I thought.

[Tommyjet]

Who will be Shirt no. 8 this year (formerly of Zads)?

I hear a big signing may be on the cards if not already signed.
Could Jeronimo be no 8? If not we are getting someone else - apparently will be our biggest "domestic" signing ever.

Or perhaps rumor and innuendo.... But Paartalu was 8 at Roar.

Yeah paartalu was 6 at roar. Lets hope this huge signing happens. Bresciano anyone? It'll probably be jonas Salley tho

[foti68]

Yeah paartalu was 6 at roar. Lets hope this huge signing happens. Bresciano anyone? It'll probably be jonas Salley tho
no my pick is Warren Spink

[MFKS]

no my pick is Warren Spink

Nick Ward:lulzturtle:

[Grimario]

Franjic "close" to signing with Torpedo
http://t.co/WO3K2pY0ET

Guessing Zullo won't be back on loan to anyone here anytime soon... did his ACL overnight, out for 9 months.

[lil_masi]

Mariners have signed Senegal forward Malick Mané, 25, on a season-long loan deal from Sweden's IFK Göteborg.

[pv4]

CCM signed some Senegalese (capped once for Senegal) striker that has been playing in Sweden. 25 years old.

Phoenix signed some Ajax youth product mid/defender. 22 years old.

[Jeterpool]

Guessing Zullo won't be back on loan to anyone here anytime soon... did his ACL overnight, out for 9 months.

Damn. Poor bloke.

[joel31]

Looking at Perth's Squad against Malaga they don't look too bad this season

[MFKS]

Perth show up and not go home this time????

[Blackmac79]

Nash to mariners....

[lquiquer]

I'll forgive him..... but only him.... Just..... hmmm not sure?!!

[GazFish35]

I'll forgive him..... but only him.... Just..... hmmm not sure?!!

I hope he does well...... In a team that finishes below us.

He's been on the fringes of a number of squads for a while. Nice to see him get a contract

[Blackmac79]

He won't be fazed when giff scores a hatty.

[Premy]

http://au.eurosport.com/football/south-american-football/2013/ronaldinho-becomes-free-agent-after-leaving-atletico-mineiro_sto4342049/story.shtml

Next minute Sydney FC/ Melbourne City.

[leftrightout]

http://au.eurosport.com/football/south-american-football/2013/ronaldinho-becomes-free-agent-after-leaving-atletico-mineiro_sto4342049/story.shtml

Next minute Sydney FC/ Melbourne City.

Lets hope so, would love to see him have a season here. He is still very classy!

[pv4]

Lets hope so, would love to see him have a season here. He is still very classy!

All I've heard of him in the last few years is he has more interest in partying than anything else.

Would fit in perfectly here.

[Thomas477]

Would be massive. Isn't anywhere near his best any more, but neither was ADP.

[Mark325]

All I've heard of him in the last few years is he has more interest in partying than anything else.

Would fit in perfectly here.

Apparently that was the reason Steele moved to here. I doubt we'd sign Ronaldinho, but just seeing him in general would be so awesome

[Premy]

I was just joking when I posted this, Lou Sitica has come out and said his made contact with him if A-League clubs are interested. Media has taken the bait and ran with it.

[leftrightout]

Apparently Sydney FC to announce Int Marquee today....

[pv4]

Seip left CCM.

[Jeterpool]

Apparently Sydney FC to announce Int Marquee today....

Any ideas?

[WolfMan]

Ronaldinho

[borat]

Any ideas?

Its the Austrian they have been linked to, Marc Janko.

[leftrightout]

Ronaldinho

He did say he would be confirming his new club within 24 hours. But i have since read a few reports all saying Austrian player Marc Janko

[De-Champ]

Which clubs dont' have a marque at the moment?

[Premy]

Which clubs dont' have a marque at the moment?
Brisbane- Broich
Sydney- Janko
Victory- Berisha

I think that's it I could be wrong.

[Premy]

Ronaldinho "I want to make history". Seems his gone stale on the Boca Juniors move and is now taking his time to way up his options.
The only feasible options I see in the A-League would be Perth and City both have the cash to bring him here, at a stretch WSW with a 3rd party backing it and maybe Adelaide with the Barcelona connection.

[Premy]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/08/05/want-keep-playing-football-del-piero/

ADP "I want to play on"
Rumour is his on his way to India wonder if any A-League clubs are interested.

[BodyNovo]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/08/05/want-keep-playing-football-del-piero/

ADP "I want to play on"
Rumour is his on his way to India wonder if any A-League clubs are interested.

really think at the end of last year del piero was only being played because of his name alone.

he basically did nothing in terms of defence and most times he recieved the ball he was going from a standing start, obviously he still had quality moments but his involvement was so much more in his first season.

i wouldn't want us to sign him.

[Premy]

100% agree only posted it for conversation sake.

[BodyNovo]

100% agree only posted it for conversation sake.

all good.

i don't think he would sign for any HAL club either with his reputation for loyalty etc. nek minute WSW signs him.

[pv4]

Will put my claim here, because I feel like it - Keogh will be golden boot this season.

[Jeterpool]

Will put my claim here, because I feel like it - Keogh will be golden boot this season.

He'll give it a run. And Djulbic is a monster!!

[Grimario]

Apparently Malouda to MV is done, one year deal?!?!!?!?

[Premy]

Apparently Malouda to MV is done, one year deal?!?!!?!?
Would be a great signing just don't see how it's possible, with Bes as the Marquee he would have to be in the cap unless it's injury replacement for someone????

do you have a link by chance?

[Mark325]

Would be a great signing just don't see how it's possible, with Bes as the Marquee he would have to be in the cap unless it's injury replacement for someone????

do you have a link by chance?

Both his and victory's wiki have him listed as signing on but nothing else

[joel31]

I wouldn't trust wiki as a first source a certain Newcastle Jets wiki page for a number of years had a certain Joel31 in the wiki page as a youth team player, just because that certain Joel31 would be funny if he put himself in the team

[Premy]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/liverpool-exit-possible-gerrard

Just saying

[MFKS]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/liverpool-exit-possible-gerrard

Just saying


They will most likely be in an arrangement with him due to his age that the offer for next year will be coming depending on how he is physically and how he goes this season some time later in the season that way both parties can get a fair deal

Do not see him even leaving Liverpool

[Premy]

They will most likely be in an arrangement with him due to his age that the offer for next year will be coming depending on how he is physically and how he goes this season some time later in the season that way both parties can get a fair deal

Do not see him even leaving Liverpool

110% agree but daaauum it would be amazing to see him play in Oz

[Grimario]

http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/announcement-melbourne-city-fc/7ovy3sk9zkyf11hs3c3ap1tgi

ANNOUNCEMENT: Melbourne City FC Sign Australian Marquee Josh Kennedy

For those who can't be arsed clicking the link... 2 year deal, starts Jan.

[belchardo]

didn't they have an aus marquee?

[Grimario]

didn't they have an aus marquee?

Nah. Koren is Marquee, no Oz marquee AFAIK.

[Grimario]

City sign Miller on short term contract.

[Jeterpool]

City sign Miller on short term contract.

Koren replacement?

[Grimario]

Yep.

[Grimario]

That shit fullback who can't possibly play high tempo possession passing football has just signed a two year extension with Adelaide.

Miss him :-(

[leftrightout]

That shit fullback who can't possibly play high tempo possession passing football has just signed a two year extension with Adelaide.

Miss him :-(

That same shit fullback is also probably the best wide back in the comp at the moment!
He really is playing well. At least it wasn't just us that passed him on, the inventors of the game also did!

[Jeterpool]

What was the SST rumour re:Labi?

[furns]

Three players want to leave WSW due to lack of gametime. Labi is the only player mentioned by name.
2 of them have apparently spoken to SFC.

[Thomas477]

As much as I love Labi, do we really want another player who can't get any game time at the current wooden spooners? And do we really need him? Up front atm we have Griff, Motano, Flores, Carney, Virgilli, Jeronimo, Hoole, U-turn etc all who can play up front. What we need is a class midfielder to help Flores out. Plus, 'sif we'd pay out Virgin or Uturn?

[Jeterpool]

Three players want to leave WSW due to lack of gametime. Labi is the only player mentioned by name.
2 of them have apparently spoken to SFC.

Thanks

[pv4]

As much as I love Labi, do we really want another player who can't get any game time at the current wooden spooners? And do we really need him? Up front atm we have Griff, Motano, Flores, Carney, Virgilli, Jeronimo, Hoole, U-turn etc all who can play up front. What we need is a class midfielder to help Flores out. Plus, 'sif we'd pay out Virgin or Uturn?

tl;dr - bring Labi home.

[leftrightout]

tl;dr - bring Labi home.

Please don't!

[Grimario]

Matt Smith is reportedly off to Thailand and Jerome Polenz is being linked with Roar.

[De-Champ]

Matt Smith is reportedly off to Thailand and Jerome Polenz is being linked with Roar.

So is Luke devere and Cornthwaite

[Grimario]

Matt Smith released by Brisbane Roar to join Thai side Bangkok Glass for an undisclosed transfer fee

[Premy]

Cassio was a no show in the dressing room on Tuesday night and Gumpy slammed him publicly vowing to never select him again.

We could do with a Left Back.

[Grimario]

Great injury record too and mid 30's. Definitely the kind of player we sign.

[Jetmaster]

Friend of Jeronimo and Flores, done deal.

Straight swap for Goodwin !

[cobra23]

better than the usless crap we have at the moment. and can cross a ball aswell. sign him he will be cheap

[MFKS]

What prices Adelaide paying for the win.
Winning second half etc

Or Anything else useful for betting purposes to benefit from our lack of fitness and 2nd half capitulations???

[Grimario]

Perth have signed this bloke.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragan_Palji%C4%87
http://sut1.com.au/l/c.php?c=30677&ct=10008&si=2466832&u=media

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Perth have signed this bloke.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragan_Palji%C4%87
http://sut1.com.au/l/c.php?c=30677&ct=10008&si=2466832&u=media

He looks to have a decent pedigree...Do good scouts cost money?

[Grimario]

Gallaway to WSW confirmed.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/western-sydney-wanderers-sign-controversial-striker-kerem-bulut-and-newcastles-sam-gallaway/story-e6frf4gl-1227183324436

Oh, and they sign Bulut as well.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Gallaway to WSW confirmed.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/western-sydney-wanderers-sign-controversial-striker-kerem-bulut-and-newcastles-sam-gallaway/story-e6frf4gl-1227183324436

Oh, and they sign Bulut as well.

Bulut will be interesting. He has stacks of potential, but it really depends on where his head is at (and his rubbish tattoos). I was wondering how he was getting on overseas. As it turns out, not so well.

[pv4]

Bulut to WSW is pretty much the worst thing the guy can do to himself. The dude will be in prison within a year. He needed to stay the fxxx away from Australia (and particularly Sydney!) for his own sake.

[q-money]

lel check out community outreach officer pv4

[Grimario]

Bulut will be interesting. He has stacks of potential, but it really depends on where his head is at (and his rubbish tattoos). I was wondering how he was getting on overseas. As it turns out, not so well.

He has only signed for Asian Champions League at the moment... but the rumour is the Juric move to China is on and he will replace him.

[Jetmaster]

Poppa replace Juric with Gallaway.......??

http://memeshappen.com/media/created/d1aqpz.jpg

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Bulut to WSW is pretty much the worst thing the guy can do to himself. The dude will be in prison within a year. He needed to stay the fxxx away from Australia (and particularly Sydney!) for his own sake.

It definitely could go either way. Hopefully the kid has matured over the last couple of years and steers clear of the trouble.

[Grimario]

Poppa replace Juric with Gallaway.......??

http://memeshappen.com/media/created/d1aqpz.jpg

Mullen to Jets, Gallaway in
Juric to China, Bulut (and some Japanese bloke) in.

[leftrightout]

Hope Juric doesnt go to china... Needs to go slog it out in europe!

[Grimario]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/mariners-sign-next-tom-rogic

[Tommyjet]

In the mean time the jerks have signed Far Kin Kno-won.

[plague]

So the Gypos have signed some kid who's good at indoor but really hasn't achieved anything yet continually gets a free pass from commentators and media alike because his former coach is a massive shit head but played with the aforementioned media people?
Oh, and the kid will be perpetually injured and we'll just eventually go 'meh' and mix up his name with Nick Rizzo and Kaz Patafta in the answer to a trivia question at the pub one night?

Cool cool, spewin we didn't sign him.

[hawk]

In the mean time the jerks have signed Far Kin Kno-won.

isnt the worst squadie we have

[matty]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2817852/flores-set-for-us-move-as-others-consider-options/?cs=306

Hahahaha seems astho everyone wants out

[Hunter403]

If the Herald is right then next year will be even worse. What a disaster

[Tommyjet]

Wow

[leftrightout]

Why has this guy not played more... we finally have a creative number 10 and he has started 2 games? I know there was a bit of an injury there but not that bad.

If i was him i would want out of this basket case of a club fast!

[weston]

I want out of this club

[redwah]

Why has this guy not played more... we finally have a creative number 10 and he has started 2 games? I know there was a bit of an injury there but not that bad.

If i was him i would want out of this basket case of a club fast!

Because the coach is a clueless twit. His preparation of the squad for the season was poor, we were/are still miles behind as far as fitness goes, his tactical ability is almost non existent and his game management is at best negative, only once has he got his substitutions right this season and some of those were forced due to injury. Stubbins couldn't run a warm bath and his boss is worse.

Without immediate action from the ffa I fear that people may see there with for jobes return come true....though it will be because the jaffas will have to play as the jets next season.

[Grimario]

Wasn't there some rumour last week or maybe earlier about Stubbins not having control of team selection and recruitment? You would hope that things change after the Asian Cup if it is even remotely true.

[Tommyjet]

Shit coach, shit owner, shit club!
Can't begrudge any player seeking out of the jerks at present

[BodyNovo]

scotty neville FML

best right back since tarek.

if hoole goes i think its a true sign of how ****ed we are, local leaving the club and all that

[belchardo]

the loss of Neville and Hoole would be really tough for me to take.

each time I see an article like this, I wonder why I bother supporting them.

[Bon]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2817852/flores-set-for-us-move-as-others-consider-options/?cs=306

Hahahaha seems astho everyone wants out

Four out of those five players mentioned, are linked with Sydney.. haha..
Sounds pretty standard..


the loss of Neville and Hoole would be really tough for me to take.

Yeah me too.. Love those blokes..

[Grimario]

the loss of Neville and Hoole would be really tough for me to take.

each time I see an article like this, I wonder why I bother supporting them.

Do what I have done. Plan a year in advance, realising the impending doom of your club and relocate to a city where your favourite player is.

Tarek :wub:

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

If these rumours have some basis, we are in more turmoil than i thought (if that's possible).

[Tommyjet]

If Stubbins and tinkler still In charge next season I predict a winless season

[redwah]

If Stubbins and tinkler still In charge next season I predict a winless season


In front of an empty stadium......really it's about time the fans showed their disgust with a boycott

[Tommyjet]

In front of an empty stadium......really it's about time the fans showed their disgust with a boycott

I agree, enough is enough. Needs to be organised properly tho

[Jetmaster]

Aren't we getting ahead of ourselves - Herald "rumours"....gathered by outsourced Filipinos trawling the internetz forumz and social media, putting an article shell together, adding the usual stuff we already know to fill the piece, then ghostwritten under Jimmy Gardiners name. Some of these may come off, but why on earth would you take the print media these days as gospel.

Someone mention in another thread that Archie Thompson is coming here on a 1 year deal and it will be everywhere the next day.

And as said, with SFC mentioned for most it looks like the usual agent bluff and bluster.

[belchardo]

normally I would agree, but that article just makes so much sense I can only assume it's legit. ask yourself this: what player wouldn't be open to and tempted by offers from others at this time?

[lquiquer]

Aren't we getting ahead of ourselves - Herald "rumours"....gathered by outsourced Filipinos trawling the internetz forumz and social media, putting an article shell together, adding the usual stuff we already know to fill the piece, then ghostwritten under Jimmy Gardiners name. Some of these may come off, but why on earth would you take the print media these days as gospel.

Someone mention in another thread that Archie Thompson is coming here on a 1 year deal and it will be everywhere the next day.

And as said, with SFC mentioned for most it looks like the usual agent bluff and bluster.

In saying that Flores has not denied the rumour on twitter or instagram (Yet anyway)

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In saying that Flores has not denied the rumour on twitter or instagram (Yet anyway)

Just makes no sense why Flores is not being played. We've won 1 game this season. Playing absolutely crap and now he's behind Cooper!! Can't use the excuse about his knee because his rehab was ahead of Coopers!!

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I agree, enough is enough. Needs to be organised properly tho

We could do the Poznan for the all game, just turn around for one minute on the 80th minute