2013-14 Transfers

[joel31]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aaron-mooy-set-to-leave-western-sydney-wanderers-20140111-30noi.html

[The Dunster]

Where are these Mooy rumours coming from?

I hope it's true.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/aaron-mooy-seeks-transfer-from-western-sydney-in-bid-for-more-game-time/story-fn63e0vj-1226799981443

[lquiquer]

on twitter: @Gatty54 Can confirm Aaron Mooy has asked for a transfer and that Newcastle Jets are keen to sign him...if the Wanderers release him

[Jeterpool]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aaron-mooy-set-to-leave-western-sydney-wanderers-20140111-30noi.html


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/aaron-mooy-seeks-transfer-from-western-sydney-in-bid-for-more-game-time/story-fn63e0vj-1226799981443


on twitter: @Gatty54 Can confirm Aaron Mooy has asked for a transfer and that Newcastle Jets are keen to sign him...if the Wanderers release him

Cheers

[lquiquer]

But then also on twitter: @TheWorldGame #aleague @wswanderersfc has denied "unsubstantiated" Aaron Mooy speculation in today's papers http://bit.ly/19ZApjb #sbstwg

[lquiquer]

^ "It's the first time I've head of this and I can tell you it is just not true," chief executive John Tsatsimas said.

[joel31]

Of course they'd say that even if its true

[furns]

In other words, Mooy wants out, Wanderers are going to make him stay

[plague]

In other words, Mooy wants out, Wanderers are going to make him stay
If only they had a CEO like Middleby.
Mooy would be here today.
Prob give us Hersi too.

Middleby out (to Wanderers).

[leftrightout]

If this happens and they manage to keep burns all of a sudden we have a very competitive squad.
Hesky, Griff, Burns, Taggart, Mooy... who plays where? It doesn't matter, i like the sound of it and would give me hope of having a serious go in the semis!

[plague]

If this happens and they manage to keep burns all of a sudden we have a very competitive squad.
Hesky, Griff, Burns, Taggart, Mooy... who plays where? It doesn't matter, i like the sound of it and would give me hope of having a serious go in the semis!

Wow, if that happens I think we will look back fondly on this group as one of the best ever 7th placed teams in the history of the A-League.

[leftrightout]

Wow, if that happens I think we will look back fondly on this group as one of the best ever 7th placed teams in the history of the A-League.

Hahaha thats funny but sad because it will probably be true!

[belchardo]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aleague-shinji-onos-wandering-days-over-20140113-30qm2.html

ono leaving wanderers at the end of the season.

[De-Champ]

They will probably keep Mooy then

[Premy]

They will probably keep Mooy then
SST says Mooy wants out

[leftrightout]

SST says Mooy wants out

The club will always deny it but in the end what is the point of keeping an unhappy player.

[joel31]

The club will always deny it but in the end what is the point of keeping an unhappy player.
Pretty sure Mooy's contract expires at end of season. What he should do is sign with us for next season then be a nuisance bringing down team morale at the Wanderers for the rest of the season

[The Dunster]

It must be difficult for players that don't have families. I mean when you want to earn more money you can't say "I have a family to think about" and when you don't like the style of football the manager wants you to play you can't say "I want to spend more time with my family "so as to justify a move back home.

Can't blame Ono for wanting to leave though. WSW play the most unattractive 1950's style shit in the league.

[joel31]

Sydney trying to get Rogic on loan. They will release Emerton if it happens

Why doesn't our management chase him

[The Dunster]

No gypos here thanks.

Emmo was a great player. Key word "Was".

[joel31]

No gypos here thanks.

Emmo was a great player. Key word "Was".
I mean chase Rogic not Emerton
I am in no way interested in Emerton
Tbf Rogic would add the creativity we need in midfield. I'd rather win with a gypo then lose every week without one

[belchardo]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/tiago-calvano-granted-immediate-release-from-sydney-fc-20140129-31moh.html

calvano granted a release by Sydney.

seriously middleby, go do an apprenticeship with them or something.

[militiamon]

Tiago, Newy legend. Up there with your Corbo's, Vigs', Fiorentini's.

[halo se7en]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/tiago-calvano-granted-immediate-release-from-sydney-fc-20140129-31moh.html

calvano granted a release by Sydney.

seriously middleby, go do an apprenticeship with them or something.

Get Tiago back. Kew OUT. Would be consistent with most other decisions made in recent years.

[la bazzle]

Where my boy Byun at?

[front2]

So is it realistic that Hearfield could be Jets bound? After all we are under new management.

" I’m never going to say never. I love Newcastle and I love the people here. Winning the league here was one of the highlights of my career "

[Thomas477]

From what I've heard he's signing with Charlestown City Blues.

But isn't he still banned for doing drugs?

[joel31]

Don't want him. He's terrible

[Jetmaster]

One of GVE's great moments - getting rid of Hearfield because we had "a no dickhead policy" !

[BodyNovo]

loves pies.

[Jeterpool]

What's with Lustica going AWOL?

Looks like he wants a return to Brisbane however.

[380]

One of GVE's great moments - getting rid of Hearfield because we had "a no dickhead policy" !

Pitty he did not adhere to his own rules.

[pv4]

McBreen wants out of CCM also

[leftrightout]

McBreen wants out of CCM also

He is being a bit of a sooky la la about them not releasing him too!

[plague]

He is being a bit of a sooky la la about them not releasing him too!
Obviously been reading the Ryan Griffiths play book.

[Premy]

McBreen wants out of CCM also
F#%king Judas and a Gypo absolute bottom feeder

[Bon]

F#%king Judas and a Gypo absolute bottom feeder

I second this sentiment..

[pv4]

Obviously been reading the Ryan Griffiths play book.

If Middleby was McBreen's CEO, McBreen would have been taken to Sydney airport in a stretch hummer driven by Biraz, had Griff & Heskey as stewards on the plane, Middleby giving him footrubs the entire flight. All paid for by the club.

[pv4]

I second this sentiment..

I really think you guys need to remember/realise who the real bad guy was.

McBreen wanted to play for the Jets, multiple times. GVE prevented it each time.

[pv4]

Also CCM have sold Sainsbury (:wub: deal with it) to a Dutch club.

[russjaybee]

Also CCM have sold Sainsbury (:wub: deal with it) to a Dutch club.

Sauce?

[Premy]

I really think you guys need to remember/realise who the real bad guy was.

McBreen wanted to play for the Jets, multiple times. GVE prevented it each time.
Was it GVE that score against us on Saturday, then start running to his supporters to celebrate then put on the breaks u-turn and run towards us to rub salt in.

I hold firm to the previous statement the bloke is a grub.

[Bon]

I really think you guys need to remember/realise who the real bad guy was.

McBreen wanted to play for the Jets, multiple times. GVE prevented it each time.

Thats why he came over and celebrated in front of us all.. Cause he wanted to play for us so much..

[q-money]

ha, we were also the ones who made a choreo celebrating his penalty miss in the miracle of brisbane, good on the bloke for giving it the wind up imo

[pv4]

ha, we were also the ones who made a choreo celebrating his penalty miss in the miracle of brisbane, good on the bloke for giving it the wind up imo

Newy lege :cool:

[Premy]

West Lake Macquarie, Gypo lege :cool:.

[Premy]

Also CCM have sold Sainsbury (:wub: deal with it) to a Dutch club.CCM sign Bosnar.

[halo se7en]

From what I've heard he's signing with Charlestown City Blues.

But isn't he still banned for doing drugs?

Yep, playing with CC. Apparently ban finishes Feb 15, although he mentioned how awesome CCM have been and that he's been talking to Moss and looks likely to go back there if he gets back to "a-league form". I use that term loosely as I'm not sure if he's ever reached a-league form.

[plague]

ha, we were also the ones who made a choreo celebrating his penalty miss in the miracle of brisbane, good on the bloke for giving it the wind up imo

Was one of the true heroes in the Miracle of Brisbane.
Newy legend.
Can confirm pv4's comment re:GVE continually brushing him.

[Premy]

Judas got his Chinese move

[Pierre Essers]

Judas got his Chinese move

If you knew all the hard slog he put in at Falkirk, S****horpe, NQ Fury! et al - i don't think you would begrudge a 36yo a final pay day.

Wanted to come back to Newy, was never wanted - don't take his celebrations (aimed at club) so personally!

[militiamon]

With Premy and co on this.

Will not begrudge him of the right to act it up, but 'sif have sympathy for him. Has worn the yellow jersey with pride for several seasons now, unacceptable.

Edit: Also will call him out for being a grub in this instance as well. I can remember him complaining last season about not getting a new contract offer from the Mariners. They put their faith in him for another season despite his age, but then goes and jumps ship at the first chance he gets to repay his loyalty.

[pv4]

That's not how his contract last year happened at all.

He asked Arnie what he needed to do to get a new one, arnie said 10 goals. McBreen gets golden boot, arnie holds up his side of the deal.

[sh10]

There was a period where Arnie wasn't giving him a contract after he'd reached the 10

[parksey]

Dude is a disgrace. There will be no sympathy on these boards, so help me Griff.

[sh10]

Can confirm McGrub is a grub

[turbojetfireV8]

gyppos gonna have any players left by season's end? (OK, I know that's a WGAF, but just wondering how many more rats will jump their dinghy)

[sammydog]

Lot of talk of Carney coming here. Really don't want that.

[militiamon]

There was a period where Arnie wasn't giving him a contract after he'd reached the 10
Correct


Can confirm McGrub is a grub

Also correct

[MFKS]

Lot of talk of Carney coming here. Really don't want that.

So you want Gallaway at Left back forever I take it??

[militiamon]

Carney would be a brilliant signing.

[sammydog]

So you want Gallaway at Left back forever I take it??

I don't rate Carney any higher.

[seldom]

Carney would be a brilliant signing.

For who ?

[militiamon]

Us. I will laugh at anyone who tries to tell me he's not a good player, especially for the Jets ffs.

Only thing is I would want it to be for more than just till the end of this season, otherwise it's pretty pointless.

[Pico]

so your fine with signing a player on a multi year deal before we even know who is coaching us next year, I think it could create a whole new GVE type affair of not his players, no squad or salary cap to move, does not suit my system etc etc
also as its the end of a world cup cycle I'd like to save some cap & squad spots for visa and marquee spots for any players who might miss out & may be up for a move after the world cup

[WolfMan]

Carney would be a brilliant signing.

Agree

[militiamon]

so your fine with signing a player on a multi year deal before we even know who is coaching us next year, I think it could create a whole new GVE type affair of not his players, no squad or salary cap to move, does not suit my system etc etc
also as its the end of a world cup cycle I'd like to save some cap & squad spots for visa and marquee spots for any players who might miss out & may be up for a move after the world cup

Meh, I can't see any coach turning down a fit David Carney anyway. For the A-League you can't get much better than that.

[la bazzle]

Can't stand carney but anythings an improvement on that gallagay character

[GazFish35]

Just hope he's no longer got that bad habit of ball watching in the dying stages of big games.

[halo se7en]

Definitely happy to see Carney sign on. We can't rely on youth in every position & considering how shit we've been with FBs, we've instantly rectified a problem area. Well done Jets.

[Tommyjet]

Carney is shit overseas and at international level but is more than adequate(compared to others we have) at a-league level. Although he cops a lot of stick at left back I'd put him there and leave goody up the wing, with kew inside carney there shouldn't be too many errors. He will get caught out getting too far forward and this is where we need kanta who is good at reading who is out of position and slotting in, zads will have to do it in the meantime.

[The Dunster]

Good passer, powerful shot, and adequate defensive ability - Carney is a brilliant signing for the Jets. He will make a massive difference both in attack and defence.

[russjaybee]

Yay some actual experience in one of our full-backs.

For the record, never rated Carney highly as LB for our national team but for the Jets is definitely an improvement.

[sh10]

This reminds me of Milligan signing a few years ago. He'll do good for the rest of the season then piss off again

[joel31]

This reminds me of Milligan signing a few years ago. He'll do good for the rest of the season then piss off again
even if he does, he'll bring international experience, will definitely be good for A-League level (he did decent in MLS which is better than A-League) and will be better than Gallaway and may benefit Gallaway by passing on some knowledge.

[BodyNovo]

no way would i play a player of carneys quality (in the a league) at LB, i would play him at LM.

goodwin has been better the last 2 weeks but still no where near as good as he was at the start of last year.

seriously don't understand why they don't just play him at LB, he is more than fit enough to get back up and down the field and a player of carneys quality would have him in good positions when he received the ball.

[Jeterpool]

This reminds me of Milligan signing a few years ago. He'll do good for the rest of the season then piss off again

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking!

I actually thought Gallaway looked a little distracted on the weekened, and this explains it for me.

[pv4]

I remember how good Carney was at LM/AM for Sydney back in the day. He was terrific.

But I can't help but notice how much lack of playing time/changing of the league/etc made Nathan Burns, who killed the league back in the day, not even convince his own supporters that he was quality this year. So particularly seeing as though Carney is older, has had limited playing time, etc - I'd be giving him runs at LB before "rushing" him into attacking positions.

[GazFish35]

I remember how good Carney was at LM/AM for Sydney back in the day. He was terrific.

that was back when the league was really really bad.

[Bon]

Can't stand carney but anythings an improvement on that gallagay character

I don't know..
I just found out my g/f was "pash-attacked" by Carney at Pingers a few years ago, before I knew her..
I can't help but have this horrible feeling that if I do get serious with her and we decide to have a child, that it might come out with aggressive red hair, small hands and smelling like cabbage..

[plague]

I don't know..
I just found out my g/f was "pash-attacked" by Carney at Pingers a few years ago, before I knew her..
I can't help but have this horrible feeling that if I do get serious with her and we decide to have a child, that it might come out with aggressive red hair, small hands and smelling like cabbage..
You need to break up with this girl straight away.

[380]

I don't know..
I just found out my g/f was "pash-attacked" by Carney at Pingers a few years ago, before I knew her..
I can't help but have this horrible feeling that if I do get serious with her and we decide to have a child, that it might come out with aggressive red hair, small hands and smelling like cabbage..

Take the positives out of it and be thankful it was not Hutcho. Would have to give her a kero bath after such an incident.

[Premy]

Sydney signed Sasa Ognenovski

[Jetmaster]

I don't know..
I just found out my g/f was "pash-attacked" by Carney at Pingers a few years ago, before I knew her..
I can't help but have this horrible feeling that if I do get serious with her and we decide to have a child, that it might come out with aggressive red hair, small hands and smelling like cabbage..

You do realise that you must now sacrifice her to Griffo to now pash her (or whatever it takes) and exorcise the demons ?

New Gypo btw...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfmwvJfCYAAZ5Pj.jpg

[MFKS]

Who is he??

[joel31]

Kim Seung Yong

[My2BobsWorth]

You need to break up with this girl straight away.
Depends who she says is the better smoocher

[380]

Kim Seung Yong

Hope he is big on Black & Gold Tuna as the total sum of his diet.

[leftrightout]

I also read somewhere that the gypos got Bosnar… has anyone else heard that?

[Jeterpool]

I also read somewhere that the gypos got Bosnar… has anyone else heard that?

Correct

[Premy]

Yeah that's correct along with Glen Trifiro (some bloke from the NSW NPL Sydney United) and there rumored to be close to signing Isaka Cernak.

[MFKS]

Yeah that's correct along with Glen Trifiro (some bloke from the NSW NPL Sydney United) and there rumored to be close to signing Isaka Cernak.

That Cernak bloke getting another gig:wtf:

Everytime I see him running around in the NYL for some different side and struggling at that level I wonder why in ****sname he still is a HAL level player

[Premy]

Adelaide United
In: Ryan Griffiths, Michael Marrone
Out: Steven Lustica, Antony Golec

Brisbane Roar
In: Jean Carlos Solorzano, Steven Lustica
Out: Kwame Yeboah

Central Coast Mariners
In: Bernie Ibini, Eddy Bosnar, Kim Seung-Yong, Glenn Trifiro
Out: Michael McGlinchey, Trent Sainsbury, Daniel McBreen

Melbourne Heart
In: None
Out: Golgol Mebrahtu, Dylan MacAllister

Melbourne Victory
In: Tom Rogic
Out: Mitch Nichols

Newcastle Jets
In: Joel Griffiths, David Carney, Nick Ward
Out: Nathan Burns

Perth Glory
In: Darvydas Sernas, Rostyn Griffiths, Nebojsa Marinkovic
Out: Ryo Nagai

Sydney FC
In: Sasa Ognenovski, Milos Dimitrejevic
Out: Yairo Yau, Brett Emerton, Tiago Calvano

Wellington Phoenix
In: Roy Krishna, Milos Lujic
Out: None

Western Sydney Wanderers
In: Golgol Mebrahtu*, Daniel Mullen*, Antony Golec*
Out: None
*Unavailable for A-League, Signed for ACL

[Hunter403]

Mooy, free at end of this season. Wouldn't mind him in a Jets shirt.

[GazFish35]

NEES TO GET HIS DRIVERS LICENCE FIRST.
needs to get his liscence first - apparently nan drives him to training


sorry for shouting

[The Dunster]

I don't know about Mooy. He can't defend like Kanta, he doesn't cover as much ground as Rubz, and he doesn't have the mongrel of Brillante.
Moreover, Mooy rarely scores and he's not exactly a playmaker in the mould of a number ten either. His passing game is ok but it's not great.

The fact that WSW are not throwing coin around to keep him suggests they don't rate him.

[longshot]

Slater and Harper seem to wank on a lot
over Mooy, so much so that the 321 votes read del piero, sainsbury, mooy not in any particular order, and that is Bribane v Perth. Haha. Over rated, yes.

[russjaybee]

I think he's more comfortable on the ball than any of the midfields we you listed Dunster, and probably better as well in terms of passing / vision.

Having said that he doesn't really fit a well defined role, he's definitely not a box to box midfielder as he doesn't have anywhere near the workrate of Kanta / Zad however I do think you underestimate his tackling etc.
He's closer to a playmaker but doesn't really suit that either.

Although I do like him as a player I see him as a luxury player and don't really want him in our team.

Edit: don't think he suits our style or our philosophy

Edit 2: having said that, I'd take Mooy over Kanta.

[militiamon]

Sarkies

[The Dunster]

Pirlo. Make it happen Tinks.

[Premy]

Pirlo. Make it happen Tinks.Along with Jesus and Burns unit

[plague]

Geez, I must be watching a different bloke.
I reackon Mooy is ace.
Sign him up.
Middleby would cock it up somehow though. Prob resign Brody or something.

[MFKS]

Geez, I must be watching a different bloke.
I reackon Mooy is ace.


WSW own version of Michael Bridges just younger. The bloke is another plodder and not what we need.

[furns]

Geez, I must be watching a different bloke.
I reackon Mooy is ace.
Sign him up.
Middleby would cock it up somehow though. Prob resign Brody or something.What plague said (except for the middleby bit)

Exactly what we need imo

[Grimario]

Geez, I must be watching a different bloke.
I reackon Mooy is ace.
Sign him up.
Middleby would cock it up somehow though. Prob resign Brody or something.

Agree is good. Even if just for set pieces which we are generally AIDS at.

[Tommyjet]

Mooy would be perfect australian player next to kanta, one of the best passers in the league next to a machine but personally I'd like an experienced overseas player in the midfield next season. Mooy has apparently already agreed to join Melbourne city next season

[joel31]

Mooy would be perfect australian player next to kanta, one of the best passers in the league next to a machine but personally I'd like an experienced overseas player in the midfield next season. Mooy has apparently already agreed to join Melbourne city next season
We need someone with great creativity, Mooy is a good passer but is he going to continually create chances? Probably not. That's why a Carrusca or Finkler is No.1 priority

[Tommyjet]

We need someone with great creativity, Mooy is a good passer but is he going to continually create chances? Probably not. That's why a Carrusca or Finkler is No.1 priority

I agree with your no1 priorities, just saying of the Australian options, mooy is probably the best

[Grimario]

That's why a Carrusca or Finkler is No.1 priority

Lol... clearly haven't been a Jets fan for long :lulz:

Seriously though, we've been completely unJets like the last month or so. GVE gone, Griff back, Carney signing then being seemingly and realistically linked with some half decent players. The world really must be ending.

[joel31]

Lol... clearly haven't been a Jets fan for long :lulz:

Seriously though, we've been completely unJets like the last month or so. GVE gone, Griff back, Carney signing then being seemingly and realistically linked with some half decent players. The world really must be ending.
I have been but that's what I think we need. I don't necessarily expect it to happen

[seldom]

I thought Mooy was much better last season than this...truly believe hes been struggling this year...of course he found some form against us as does everyone

[Tommyjet]

Lol... clearly haven't been a Jets fan for long :lulz:

Seriously though, we've been completely unJets like the last month or so. GVE gone, Griff back, Carney signing then being seemingly and realistically linked with some half decent players. The world really must be ending.

Been a newcastle team fan since the early 90's and still waiting for us to target the players we should be. Griff and carney were definitely unjets like signings.

[Bon]

You do realise that you must now sacrifice her to Griffo to now pash her (or whatever it takes) and exorcise the demons

Don't start me on that.. She knows a lot of the Jets (dated one of the ex players for several years), so she laughs at my fanboy following and keeps trying to shut me down with "Oh that guy was the sleaziest guy ever.. So-and-so, he was a nice kid.. No, that guy is a fvckwit" etc etc..
99% of the people on this forum don't want to know what she said about all the Griff's..

[pv4]

99% of the people on this forum don't want to know what she said about all the Griff's..

She's just telling you they have tiny dxxxs to make you feel better

[Jeterpool]

Don't start me on that.. She knows a lot of the Jets (dated one of the ex players for several years), so she laughs at my fanboy following and keeps trying to shut me down with "Oh that guy was the sleaziest guy ever.. So-and-so, he was a nice kid.. No, that guy is a fvckwit" etc etc..
99% of the people on this forum don't want to know what she said about all the Griff's..

Narrowed it down - this has to be Bon's missus

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/photogalleryitem/00031493-photo.jpg

[Bon]

Narrowed it down - this has to be Bon's missus

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/photogalleryitem/00031493-photo.jpg

You picked it!!!
He is a bit of alright ay?

[howardyou]

Mooy would be a good asset. Can pass. Can control the tempo of the game and scores the odd bomb.

Might not be the best in the league but i would prefer to have him than not.

[leftrightout]

Mooy would be a good asset. Can pass. Can control the tempo of the game and scores the odd bomb.

Might not be the best in the league but i would prefer to have him than not.

Confirmed this morning, he signed with melbourne city

[MFKS]

Narrowed it down - this has to be Bon's missus

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/photogalleryitem/00031493-photo.jpg

Spotted her dropping Gallaway off the other night before kick off. Tried getting there earlier enough to catch the arrival of Griff but missed him

Can confirm she wasn't wearing anything near as good as she is in this photo

[russjaybee]

Just realised David Bentley is a free agent, sign him up Jerks rof.

[Jeterpool]

Just realised David Bentley is a free agent, sign him up Jerks rof.

Over to Bridgey and Hesk.

[Thomas477]

Over to Bridgey and Hesk.

Like how bridges got his good mate Harry here?

[Premy]

Does anybody know where I could find a current list of A-League players coming of contract? In particular anyone know when Stein Huysegems becomes a Free Agent? Would love to have this bloke.

[militiamon]

Hey mate, these guys usually do a good job of maintaining it:

http://sfcu.com.au/smf202/index.php?topic=20008.0

Edit: First post not updated since September. Newer posts have updated infos.

[Premy]

Hey mate, these guys usually do a good job of maintaining it:

http://sfcu.com.au/smf202/index.php?topic=20008.0

Edit: First post not updated since September. Newer posts have updated infos.

Cheers the link you put up has him coming off contract at seasons end, google didn't pick up any contract extensions either.
Get on it Palmer (was going to say Middleby but we all know who calls the shots)

[militiamon]

^ Would be a good replacement for Heskey.

Actually anyone would be a good replacement for Heskey at the moment. Soz Buddha.

[pv4]

Stein would be a great signing. Clinical finisher. A modern day Juho Makela - The Surgeon (sup, q).

But, we have no players to service a Stein (or a Berisha, or anyone like that). He would look rubbish if he came to us and we had the same players backing him up.

Also, in b4 the "Bridges could do it".

[pv4]

----------------Biraz-----------------
Neville--Regan--Chapman--Carney
--------------Kanta------------------
Hoole---------#10---------Goodwin
-----------Griff---Taggart-----------

For next season, I'm picturing something like the above may/could work. Assuming Griff & Carney are still around then. And assuming Kew isn't.

Having a brief look at sfcu (and assuming what I looked at was up to date), the players I'd be keen on us attempting to sign who are off contract would be:
Brattan
McKay
Spiranovic
Finkler

And IMO none of them are realistic targets.

[Jeterpool]

----------------Biraz-----------------
Neville--Regan--Chapman--Carney
--------------Kanta------------------
Hoole---------#10---------Goodwin
-----------Griff---Taggart-----------

For next season, I'm picturing something like the above may/could work. Assuming Griff & Carney are still around then. And assuming Kew isn't.

Having a brief look at sfcu (and assuming what I looked at was up to date), the players I'd be keen on us attempting to sign who are off contract would be:
Brattan
McKay
Spiranovic
Finkler

And IMO none of them are realistic targets.

I came to the conclusion last night that we are probably the least attractive option for an off-contract player. We still have a young developing squad. We have had zero success in the last 3+ seasons (being the elast successful club over this time).

Two things can bring the players here - $$$ or the coach. $$$ Are going to be an issue.

For me it comes down to who we appoint as the next coach. The next coach needs to be able to attract these players OR get the current crop playing above their level and develop them further.

[pv4]

I came to the conclusion last night that we are probably the least attractive option for an off-contract player.

:rof: agreed, hence why I consider no players to be realistic transfer targets.

We're good for players who have run out of options, are down on form/luck/opportunities elsewhere, etc.

We also seemingly have no-to-little players who can attract players. Look at when ljubo was here - he got a bunch of players over. Petkovic or whoever at SFC has dragged half of Serbia over.

I've come to a conclusion that I draw routinely - we need to splurge on Bresciano

[The Dunster]

Does anybody know where I could find a current list of A-League players coming of contract?

Centrelink ?

[Thomas477]

When Hoole and Goodwin learn to cross, yes. Until such time we need a top quality winger.

[pv4]

When Hoole and Goodwin learn to cross, yes. Until such time we need a top quality winger.

In your opinion, which current HAL wingers CAN cross?

And if you were given control of the transfers, which winger(s) would you sign from where (doesn't necessarily need to be from HAL)? Let's say you have the option of: medium-pay salary cap player, high-pay salary cap player, australian marquee, international marquee.

[russjaybee]

How is it so hard to put in a decent cross ffs.

A-league players that come to mind that can cross ...

- Cassio
- That shit idiot from sydney who reckoned he was a fk specialist? Came from a state league team? I can't remember his name now. Played on the right.

Actually can't think of many decent crossers lol.

Rojas / Thompson were putting in some pretty bloody good balls to each other, most of them on the deck though.

[Grimario]

Shannon Cole?

I used to rate Dugandzic before he broke his foot last season. He's been average since then.

[Jeterpool]

Bratten can take a decent free-kick.

[russjaybee]

Bratten is a good passer but he's not a winger. In reality I can't remember many teams that have converted lots of headers in the a-league.

For some reason reminded me of old mate Coveny, much love. He's managing Victree Youth team apparently.

None of the strikers on our books at the moment could finish like this (except of course jg).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ZuKilph0o

Also, how bad is the defending rof.

[pv4]

So really, there's barely any HAL players who can cross.

Kewell can, Franjic can, not many others.

We apparently want better wingers - there's barely any wingers out there nowadays. A high&wide man is more inclined to beat a man and run in, or cut back out and play in a close-proximity central midfielder. Goodwin is great at the first, Hoole is great at the second. They'll only get better with age, too.

Possibly the only out-and-out winger in the HAL is Hersi - who I don't necessarily rate as a crosser either. Plus he's old. And too busy making movies with Tom Hanks.

[russjaybee]

Rof.

Goodwin should be an excellent crosser of the ball as according to everyone he's got great technique on his left foot.

He just needs to attack the by-line and cross more often, though he was woeful against Sydney. Give him time imo, during GvE's reign I'm almost certain the wide players were given a mandate to cut inside and re-cycle the ball rather than hit the line and whip in a cross.

[De-Champ]

What team consistently scores from a winger crossing the ball.

[leftrightout]

The last decent cross the jets put in was by Topor-Stanley, I cant remember who against but he whipped in a beauty.
Sign him up!

[De-Champ]

The last decent cross the jets put in was by Topor-Stanley, I cant remember who against but he whipped in a beauty.
Sign him up!

was probably a training session.

[Thomas477]

was probably a training session.

No, was a game. I remember it too, I think Brockie scored off it?

But in answer to why we need good wingers, just because the rest of the league doesn't have good wingers, doesn't mean we have to be the same!

[russjaybee]

What team consistently scores from a winger crossing the ball.

Good question.

Stoke (of old), WHU with AC playing?

[Jeterpool]

WHU with AC playing?

Geez I reckon with AC and Downing in their team West Ham could be onto a winning combination there

[russjaybee]

Lol sounds familiar...

[Thomas477]

So Bresciano is coming off contract next year. Is that playmaker we need.

Can't wait till another aleague side signs him.

[MFKS]

So Bresciano is coming off contract next year. Is that playmaker we need.

Can't wait till another aleague side signs him.

Umm not knocking Bresciano but feel the play maker we need should have younger fitter legs. Bresciano would be a great signing if complimented with another playmaker though. No point for a club in our situation of mediocrity putting our faith all on the legs of a bloke who is not far from retirement and likely to break down. Can just see us signing this bloke and Rd 5 arrives and we are looking promising and then he breaks down and we are back to the mediocrity we are accustomed to as we have no other options.

[leftrightout]

Umm not knocking Bresciano but feel the play maker we need should have younger fitter legs. Bresciano would be a great signing if complimented with another playmaker though. No point for a club in our situation of mediocrity putting our faith all on the legs of a bloke who is not far from retirement and likely to break down. Can just see us signing this bloke and Rd 5 arrives and we are looking promising and then he breaks down and we are back to the mediocrity we are accustomed to as we have no other options.

He is definitely what we need! We have enough young, fit, fast blokes around. We need a play maker and bresc is one who would blitz the a-league!

[Jeterpool]

He is definitely what we need! We have enough young, fit, fast blokes around. We need a play maker and bresc is one who would blitz the a-league!

I agree

[MFKS]

He is definitely what we need! We have enough young, fit, fast blokes around. We need a play maker and bresc is one who would blitz the a-league!
And when he gets injured at his age then what??

Back to Caravella/Zads and their creativity??

We need more than just Bresciano and need another creative outlet in the middle of the park

ie We need a few signings in this area not just one

[380]

Can we just start with a new CEO. From there the smart decisions should start coming.

[leftrightout]

And when he gets injured at his age then what??

Back to Caravella/Zads and their creativity??

We need more than just Bresciano and need another creative outlet in the middle of the park

ie We need a few signings in this area not just one

You can't just not sign someone because you think they might get injured. Any player is prone to injuries.

But I do agree one creative player is not enough. Look at Brisbane, victory, Adelaide etc all have more than one creative type or player capable of stepping in to do the job.

[Thomas477]

You can't just not sign someone because you think they might get injured. Any player is prone to injuries.

But I do agree one creative player is not enough. Look at Brisbane, victory, Adelaide etc all have more than one creative type or player capable of stepping in to do the job.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

In short, at least we'll have one and then we can work on a getting another one. Brec and Mooy would be a good combo IMO as it's worked at WSW with Ono.

[militiamon]

I am quite excellent at knowing which former Socceroos will do well in the A-League and which ones won't (see Emerton, Grella, etc.).

Bresc would walk this league.

[sammydog]

Bresc would walk this league.

Couldn't agree more. If he indicated he wanted in, we would be mad to not take him due to age.

[Tommyjet]

We need an experienced playmaker such as bresciano, finkler and we also need to find a understudy that can step in when needed. Someone like the highly rated stefan mauk from Melbourne heart.

[joel31]

I'd take him. Might increase crowd numbers as well

[Jetmaster]

Might as well dream on....SFC will want a marquee to replace ADP.

His first choice would be to go home to Melbourne and Heart/City will have cash to burn. Victory would want a piece of that action too.

[pv4]

Would just like to point out I said this (below) on only Tuesday:


I've come to a conclusion that I draw routinely - we need to splurge on Bresciano

Bresciano would be the best option, yet possibly least likely, for us.

He has an insanely healthy relationship with Melbourne Heart and I wouldn't even be surprised for him to play on a minimum contract for them.

[leftrightout]

Would just like to point out I said this (below) on only Tuesday:



Bresciano would be the best option, yet possibly least likely, for us.

He has an insanely healthy relationship with Melbourne Heart and I wouldn't even be surprised for him to play on a minimum contract for them.

Yeh i cant see him being marquee at heart. They have already said they wouldnt be getting "big names", they would be getting the right player.
But i also agree that there is a good chance heart will be able to fit him under the cap. Home town, good relationship and already trains with them when he needs to. I have no doubt that they would be able to work something out to get him.

Lets face it, our big new creative signing will probably be someone like Cernak.... another club hopping no hope!

[Premy]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/bresciano-trains-with-heart/5240718
Just to break everyone's Heart.

[Thomas477]

Training, not playing.

Bosnar was training with Sydney, yet ended up with the scum.

[leftrightout]

Fabio Ferreira... There's your wide man! Can cross, can pass, can definitely shoot!

[russjaybee]

Would take him.

[plague]

Fabio Ferreira... There's your wide man! Can cross, can pass, can definitely shoot!

Y'all are joking right?
Didn't we already trial this bloke?
Middleby him once, shame on him.
Middleby him twice, shame on you.

[seldom]

Y'all are joking right?
Didn't we already trial this bloke?
Middleby him once, shame on him.
Middleby him twice, shame on you.

Him and Gumbyeye probs snickering at this every training session

Middleby :blush:

[pv4]

:rof: we spend a week arguing about the importance of crossing, we discuss whether Hoole&Goodwin can or cannot cross, our first goal v Wanderers is from a Hoole cross :rof:

[plague]

:rof: we spend a week arguing about the importance of crossing, we discuss whether Hoole&Goodwin can or cannot cross, our first goal v Wanderers is from a Hoole cross :rof:

Fans> Zane> Deans> Middleby

[Grimario]

@vuka20 (Danny Vukovic) has signed 5 month loan deal with Graham Arnold's Vegalta Sendai, effective immediately. Flies out today.

So... Jack Duncan gets the starting spot?

[MFKS]

Probably be the closest this Gypo **** will ever get to Beijing :pissup:

[Grimario]

Nick Montgomery off to Korea according to Gatty and others on twitter.

[leftrightout]

Nick Montgomery off to Korea according to Gatty and others on twitter.

Haha f*ck I am loving all of these gypos abandoning a sinking ship!
Isn't such a close, tight knit family club now.... Suck it dirty scum!

[Grimario]

Mifdud released by Heart.

[belchardo]

quick! sign him up before somebody else snaps him up!

[furns]

Haha f*ck I am loving all of these gypos abandoning a sinking ship!
Isn't such a close, tight knit family club now.... Suck it dirty scum!
Yet we will still find ways to lose to them in Gosford

[Grimario]

Remember Teeboy Kamara, youngest ever player in the HAL who then disappeared due to "medical condition that prevented him from playing contact sports"?

He was released by Adelaide last week, went and joined some NPLWA side.

[Thomas477]

Wasn't he meant to be the next big thing?

[Grimario]

Harry Kewell to announce his retirement today.

[belchardo]

must have got the word from ange then.

[cobra23]

Sad day for australian football,
dead set legend and will be sorely missed. hope this is just a rumour

[MFKS]

must have got the word from ange then.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing but surely the decision by Kewell to walk out on Victree the other year after Ange had just arrived and went out of his way to design a system at Victree to best accommodate Harry's talents was probably the death knell for any WC involvement he had even if it happened 18 months ago.

Sure Ange may never admit it but he may well have had an axe to grind over that which is easy to use with his NT role now


Admittedly Harry came back to HAL to have a shot at making Brazil and he would have had no idea Ange would end up with the gig and Holger get the arse

[Jetmaster]

must have got the word from ange then.

Ange indicated a March cutoff - this could be the first of several more...

[Thomas477]

Ange indicated a March cutoff - this could be the first of several more...

Here's hoping Neill gets the tap on the shoulder, although I am interested to see what the Member does if he loses the bet.

[MFKS]

Here's hoping Neill gets the tap on the shoulder, although I am interested to see what the Member does if he loses the bet.

If I lose the bet I will be honouring it.

PV4 gets to pick my Avatar for a year. So apparently Griffo goes and Hutcho is in according to WLG previous remarks on the subject


You should be more interested in what we are doing to PV4s avatar when he loses the bet. Am thinking of throwing it open to all comers for the best idea

[Premy]

You should be more interested in what we are doing to PV4s avatar when he loses the bet. Am thinking of throwing it open to all comers for the best idea
Surely its obvious, stop pretending and put the real club he supports up there.

[pv4]

If I lose the bet I will be honouring it.

PV4 gets to pick my Avatar for a year. So apparently Griffo goes and Hutcho is in according to WLG previous remarks on the subject


You should be more interested in what we are doing to PV4s avatar when he loses the bet. Am thinking of throwing it open to all comers for the best idea

Just remember we agreed on a PG rated avatar, as well as no photoshopping/editing.

I merely suggested Hutcho for you. My final decision hasn't been made yet. Adam Kwasnik is also high up on the list.

[cobra23]

Even better give him matt simon says ( biggest cockhead in the league)

[MFKS]

Just remember we agreed on a PG rated avatar, as well as no photoshopping/editing.

I merely suggested Hutcho for you. My final decision hasn't been made yet. Adam Kwasnik is also high up on the list.

I recall the PG bit but the photoshopping bit/editing I am vague on. Not to say it wasn't agreed just have no recollection of it

I would be starting to worry about your boy Luca$h actually getting some game time between now and mid May rather than working out what my Avatar will be cause if he don't get on the park your only wasting your time

[Thomas477]

If I lose the bet I will be honouring it.

PV4 gets to pick my Avatar for a year. So apparently Griffo goes and Hutcho is in according to WLG previous remarks on the subject


You should be more interested in what we are doing to PV4s avatar when he loses the bet. Am thinking of throwing it open to all comers for the best idea

Wasn't questioning you honoring it, more so what the avatar will be.

As for PV4, a photo of Bridges would sit well.....

[MFKS]

Wasn't questioning you honoring it, more so what the avatar will be.

As for PV4, a photo of Bridges would sit well.....

You are aware I dislike the bloke also :whistling: