Josh Brillante

[newi24-2-08]

Rumours from Europe this morning that he is being targeted by Everton and Lazio.
Would you be happy to see him go and for how much?

Personally I think he was GOOD last year without being great. If we received a good enough offer I wouldnt stand in the lad's way.

[MFKS]

Rumours from Europe this morning that he is being targeted by Everton and Lazio.
Would you be happy to see him go and for how much?

Personally I think he was GOOD last year without being great. If we received a good enough offer I wouldnt stand in the lad's way.

Apparently Lazio and Everton can have him for an undisclosed fee.

That is usually the going rate for our players anyways.


Seriously though this speculation seems like complete horseshit.

Not knocking Brillante but I would have thought clubs of Everton and Lazios stature would be looking at players of superior technical calibre than Josh when they have all the world to scout from

[halo se7en]

I'd be disappointed to see him go. He was one of our better players last season all things considered… I'm very keen to see how he goes after his solid showing at the U20 WC.

[Tommyjet]

Would be ok with him goin if it meant a decent fee and the signing of garcia

[hawk]

I have forgotten if he is good or sh1t. thoughts?

[militiamon]

Doesn't surprise me, if I were a talent scout watching our U20 World Cup games he would easily be the top target from our team.

[GazFish35]

Fear the beard!

[joel31]

He impressed me at the U/20 World Cup hopefully he can stay 1 more year and help us improve and make the finals

[hawk]

help us improve and make the finals

lol

[militiamon]

What a ledge this guy is.

Will make the odd wtf pass, but then redeems himself with a 40m run and pin-point cross (y)
Pleased to see him getting regular game time this season, I always rate him more when he's out on the wings. It's where he's done his best work for us and the NT, and I think it's where he played for GCU back in the day.

Also, check this shit for a lol
http://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/silverstone-feed-data/3ba1a5a1-4a79-4c86-ba37-9689662a50be.jpg

[sh10]

Needs a haircut and a shave. His beard is two colours ffs

[Tommyjet]

I actually think he is turning into a half decent no10. Got very good vision and is quite a smart footballer plus has a good turn of pace. Very good at closing down the deeper lying playmakers such as brattan and really forming a good partnership with those around him, particularly zads and kanta. The 3 of them compliment each other very well.

[Grimario]

Needs a haircut and a shave. His beard is two colours ffs

!@# off with that BS. If he shaves it off, he will lose all of his power.

Remember when we ragged on Goodwin for that god awful bleached hair he had?
Remember how shit he became when he went back to his natural brown?

[parksey]

Re-sign ASAP

[GazFish35]

Re-sign ASAP

This. Also, Parksey I've heard he plays the sax.

[sh10]

!@# off with that BS. If he shaves it off, he will lose all of his power.

Remember when we ragged on Goodwin for that god awful bleached hair he had?
Remember how shit he became when he went back to his natural brown?

Goodwin *shakes head*

[parksey]

This. Also, Parksey I've heard he plays the sax.

Now this is interesting

[MFKS]

Congrats to this bloke making the WC Squad

Love your work

[joel31]

deserves to be in the 23 most out of all 3

[Hunter403]

I think he is the most likely one selected to step up in class and not be totally out of his depth in Brazil.

[stopper2]

I actually think he is turning into a half decent no10. Got very good vision and is quite a smart footballer plus has a good turn of pace. Very good at closing down the deeper lying playmakers such as brattan and really forming a good partnership with those around him, particularly zads and kanta. The 3 of them compliment each other very well.

I've been thinking along the same lines. The more I saw of him this year the more I thought that he could also play the #10 role, as you've mentioned.....has vision and smarts and pace. That is why I rate him as the most complete footballer at the Jets!

[jim wallis]

lets just have 4 no 10s

[Jeterpool]

lets just have 4 no 10s

No, we aren't Chav$ki.

[jim wallis]

No, we aren't Chav$ki.

:grin:

[Grimario]

What a bloke.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/joshs-brillante-viola-debut


Josh Brillante was one of the standouts in his Fiorentina debut as La Viola defeated Estudiantes 1-0 in Buenos Aires in the Copa EuroAmericana on Saturday.
Mario Gomez' goal on the half-hour sealed the win for the Serie A side in their first of three games in South America.
Brillante played the full 90 minutes in his first game for his new club after signing from Newcastle Jets earlier this month.
According to ViolaNation.com, Brillant played the defensive midfield position in a 3-5-2 formation.
"Despite his yellow card, however, the 21-year-old Australian was again impressive stationed in front of the Fiorentina defense," said the report.
"Brillante demonstrated himself to be disciplined, calm on the ball, and tireless as he played the full 90 minutes."
Renowned Argentinean journalist Juan Pablo Varsky was impressed with the youngster, calling him a "gem" of a player.
Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella was also full of praise for the 21-year-old during the week.
"Josh Brillante is ready physically and I consider him to be a nice surprise," he said at a press conference.
Fiorentina will play Brazilian outfit Palmeiras before facing Peruvian side Universitario in their final games in South America.

[Tommyjet]

Strong work ethic and level head should get him a decent career. Midfield workhorse regular for the socceroos within a couple of years

[MFKS]

Couple of years

Bloke will be one of the first picked within 12 months

[Grimario]

Couple of years

Bloke will be one of the first picked within 12 months

His versatility should have had him in Brazil, not pointless has beens (or really, never were's) like McKay.

[Tommyjet]

Couple of years

Bloke will be one of the first picked within 12 months

I think that too, I'm just factoring in the inevitable injury or manager getting sacked that usually plagues young promising Aussies that head to decent clubs. Should at least be on the bench at the Asian cup.

[joel31]

Brillante will do great there it seems. Hopefully Ange picks him over his boys (McKay, etc. in the future)

[MFKS]

Don't understand the dislike for McKay the bloke was one of our best in Brazil

Bloke needs to be played in his correct position and not left back or left mid cause he ain't

The bloke who I struggle to rate and is Anges life child is Milligan

The bloke to me offers **** all going forward and is heaps over rated.

Beard will dump the bloke out of the side soon enough anyway

[boz-monaut]

well done on getting the word bloke into every line

[parksey]

mckay was actually surprisingly decent in the holland match but:

milligan > mckay in the a-league

[parksey]

bloke

[WolfMan]

well done on getting the word bloke into every line

:rof:

[la bazzle]

well done on getting the word bloke into every line

I wish I could give you more positive reputation

[MFKS]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/1939822_10152500422322752_5219915437833532058_n.pn g

[Imyourhero]

legend

[leftrightout]

From sitting next to someone like Gallaway to sitting next to Gomez..... what a rise!

[Grimario]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.

[Premy]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.
Big Call, I think Emile Heskey would have a lot to rebuttal with in argument to your statement.

FYI I hope you're right.

[Imyourhero]

Griff

[Jeterpool]

Big Call, I think Emile Heskey would have a lot to rebuttal with in argument to your statement.

FYI I hope you're right.

Heskey would be the biggest player but not the best

[MFKS]

Heskey would be the biggest player but not the best

Best Griff

Worst Galloway

How easy

[Beeen]

MC Milton

[Jeterpool]

Best Griff

Worst Galloway

How easy

Drovandi has to be the worst.

[Premy]

Heskey would be the biggest player but not the bestHeskey in the prime of his career is better than anyone we have had playing for us. Ever...
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Then 2nd place is debatable, no one, no one comes close in accolades and achievements to Heskey ATM

- Over 500 Premier League Appearances
-1 UEFA Cup
-1 F.A Cup
- 2 League Cups
- 1 European Super Cup

[Jeterpool]

Heskey in the prime of his career is better than anyone we have had playing for us. Ever...
Daylight
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Then 2nd place is debatable, no one, no one comes close in accolades and achievements to Heskey ATM

- Over 500 Premier League Appearances
-1 UEFA Cup
-1 F.A Cup
- 2 League Cups
- 1 European Super Cup

Very true, but I was considering his impact during his time with us, not how he performed earlier in his career.

[Jetmaster]

Drovandi has to be the worst.

Drovandi was probably better than we saw - victim of the GVE mantra, " I don't like you so you are poo".

[BodyNovo]

pinto :blush:

[Grimario]

Beard scores the winner in a 1-0 victory over Universitario...


Final, la @ACF_Fiorentina le gana 1-0 a Universitario con un gol de Brillante en la primera parte. #UniversitarioFiorentina

to google translate...


Final, the ACF_Fiorentina beats Universitario 1-0 on a goal by Brillante in the first half. #UniversitarioFiorentina


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zat_nKI7xVY

[Imyourhero]

Thats our boy!

[GazFish35]

Heskey in the prime of his career is better than anyone we have had playing for us. Ever...
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Then 2nd place is debatable, no one, no one comes close in accolades and achievements to Heskey ATM

- Over 500 Premier League Appearances
-1 UEFA Cup
-1 F.A Cup
- 2 League Cups
- 1 European Super Cup


No.
Jardel in his prime was a far better player than Heskey in his prime..... Then it's Emile, then okon, then Zelic, then Eags, then griffo.

[plague]

Legit question.
How many times ya reackon Supercoach GVE played the Beard in his best position?
Am I right in assuming he's playing mids in Italy?

[joel31]

Hes killing it

[MFKS]

Legit question.
How many times ya reackon Supercoach GVE played the Beard in his best position?
Am I right in assuming he's playing mids in Italy?
Beard played a lot of mid for us

Was really only when Neville got injured and Pepper kept getting found out at full back Brillante ended up at full back

If my timeline is right Zane might have been responsible cause I remember Pepper still at full back in GVEs last few games

[parksey]

the king

[plague]

Beard played a lot of mid for us

Was really only when Neville got injured and Pepper kept getting found out at full back Brillante ended up at full back

If my timeline is right Zane might have been responsible cause I remember Pepper still at full back in GVEs last few games

But weren't we playing him out wide?

[MFKS]

But weren't we playing him out wide?

Not from what I recall.

Spent most of his time this season playing the 10 this season when in midfield

Last year with Kantas absence more in the 6-8

Surprising he is doing so well so far.

His positional play in midfield was lacking at times and I would think he would need a bit of work on that as he is now playing in a League where that type of thing is a no no for centre mids

[parksey]

it was like this:

------zads----kanta
----------brillante
hoole--------------burns
-----------taggart

i think

[borat]

He wasn't playing 10, more like an 8 in a 3 man midfield

[stopper2]

Agree with Borat on this one, Brillante didn't play 10. He was playing much too deep whenever he played midfield to be called a 10.
Come to think of it, who was playing 10 last season???
Under Zane, Heskey seemed to be playing in that role behind Taggart, but I recall under GVE Taggart, Ward, Bridges and especially Brown played that role...never Brillante.

[pv4]

He wasn't playing 10, more like an 8 in a 3 man midfield

Kanta played holding mid and zads and brillante played centre mids.

Basically what borat said.

[MFKS]

He wasn't playing 10, more like an 8 in a 3 man midfield

Just reinforces my point about him not holding his position doesn't it??

Was playing the 10 but was always in the 8 role when he shouldn't have been

[BodyNovo]

Wasn't that our best period when Neville wasn't injured and we played that middle 3 with taggz hoole and Goodwin as the front 3?

[Jeterpool]

Wasn't that our best period when Neville wasn't injured and we played that middle 3 with taggz hoole and Goodwin as the front 3?

Yes it was. It was early int he season and we were top 4 after a few good wins.

[BodyNovo]

on memory brillante, zads and kanta didn't have a direct set up where they were confined to one position on the field

i think all 3 rotated all game.

i think it was burns in goodwins position to on memory now aswell.

back on topic

great goal

[Grimario]

Brillante continued to push his claims for a starting spot for Fiorentina’s Serie A opener with another strong 90-minute showing in the friendly win over Spanish second division side Real Betis 2-1.

The Viola scored twice in the first half with goals to Juan Vargas and Khouma Babacar to maintain their impressive results during their pre-season campaign.

The former Newcastle Jets midfielder produced another tireless display and must be close to securing a spot in the XI for their season-opener against AS Roma.

What a guy.

[joel31]

Brillante for national team starting berth

[Imyourhero]

and zadkovich played midfield ahead of this bloke............

[Grimario]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.

[howardyou]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.

You are probably correct. At least he didn't he didn't suffer too much from our GVE era like other youngsters have, and honestly GVE can probably take a bit of credit for giving him an opportunity.
As much as it pains me....

[leftrightout]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/josh-brillante-not-getting-ahead-of-himself-after-flying-start-to-life-in-italy-with-fiorentina/story-e6frf423-1227024668187?sv=f87f105c9438ce18cc8ccc25fdab234#i tm_s=foxs&itm_t=home&itm_c=content-3&itm_o=42&itm_l=Fox%20Feed%20-%20Josh


Best bloke!

[MFKS]

“We do a lot of double sessions here, which is a bit different to Australia, but it’s good,’’ Brillante said.

See I told you we are ****ed :banghead:

[Thomas477]

But our sport scientist guys say that only training once a day for a couple of ours is perfect for the mediocrity that our club has become.

[MFKS]

But our sport scientist guys say that only training once a day for a couple of ours is perfect for the mediocrity that our club has become.**** the Sports Scientists Off

Blokes are happy that we had few injuries but seem to neglect noting it is most likely down to the boys spending most of their time at the beach or a coffee shop as they ain't required to actually train and improve

Beard does the double sessions claims Serie A starting role and is well on his way to ****ing Milligan out of the NT side forever.


Forza Double Training Sessions

[furns]

It's been said already - you can't run consistent double sessions on the hard pitches we currently have in Australia. Players go down with injuries already ffs

[Grimario]

So... why aren't we doing one gym/one pool/one video session every day then instead of double running on pitch sessions?

[Blackmac79]

Need better investments in pitches.

Interestingly I remember hearing somewhere, might have been rudan said it, however the Synthetic turf at United is softer than the real stuff they had before.

[pv4]

It's been said already - you can't run consistent double sessions on the hard pitches we currently have in Australia. Players go down with injuries already ffs

I bet even if we made the grass out of jelly they wouldn't do two-a-days here.

Hopefully someone in Newy was wise enough to request this new Football HQ/Football Fives thing to have softer grass so our team can train twice a day and be in Euro-style practice for every season from now on, then!

[borat]

I bet even if we made the grass out of jelly they wouldn't do two-a-days here.

Hopefully someone in Newy was wise enough to request this new Football HQ/Football Fives thing to have softer grass so our team can train twice a day and be in Euro-style practice for every season from now on, then!

Interesting to read the spray that Van Gaal is getting about running double sessions at Man Utd and with Holland at the WC. Luke Shaw's hammy injury is the outcome apparently.

I think you can apply this to many sports, that more and more training doesn't necessarily make you a better player. Getting the intensity right is more important IMO

[furns]

So... why aren't we doing one gym/one pool/one video session every day then instead of double running on pitch sessions?they do gym and pool sessions over and above the daily pitch session. It's just you don't hear about them because their is no media present.

[Pico]

I bet even if we made the grass out of jelly they wouldn't do two-a-days here.

Hopefully someone in Newy was wise enough to request this new Football HQ/Football Fives thing to have softer grass so our team can train twice a day and be in Euro-style practice for every season from now on, then!

It’s got nothing to do with the grass and everything to do with the base, if its clay, it’s going to become hard as a rock when it dries out, it’s one of the concerns about the works at hunter stadium, if they don’t replace the base, than it’s only going to be a nice looking turf and won’t address the other issues the PFA has raised in the past.

I still don’t understand why not one of the multi-purpose stadiums in this country has even attempted a hybrid pitch yet, oh well maybe in 15 years when hunter stadium gets some more funds for the pitch they’ll look to what’s could serve best instead of what’s cheapest.

[plague]

oh well maybe in 15 years when hunter stadium gets some more funds for the pitch they’ll look to what’s could serve best instead of what’s cheapest.

They should just go visit Jeff McLoy with a brown paper bag.

[Grimario]

they do gym and pool sessions over and above the daily pitch session. It's just you don't hear about them because their is no media present.

No, but there is a hefty media presence down at the beach with them sipping lattes every day. Are you sure they actually do gym and pool sessions?

[MFKS]

It’s got nothing to do with the grass and everything to do with the base, if its clay, it’s going to become hard as a rock when it dries out, it’s one of the concerns about the works at hunter stadium, if they don’t replace the base, than it’s only going to be a nice looking turf and won’t address the other issues the PFA has raised in the past.

I still don’t understand why not one of the multi-purpose stadiums in this country has even attempted a hybrid pitch yet, oh well maybe in 15 years when hunter stadium gets some more funds for the pitch they’ll look to what’s could serve best instead of what’s cheapest.

FIFA are planning on having the upcoming Womans World Cup in Canada on synthetic pitches.

The woman are blow up about this

[hawk]

FIFA are planning on having the upcoming Womans World Cup in Canada on synthetic pitches.

The woman are blow up about this

why are we talking about blow up women in brillante thread? yep, seems to fit.

[MFKS]

Bloke spent the weekend watching the likes of CR7 Di Maria Bale Rodriguez up close before getting out their for the final 27 mins in Fiorentinas 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

Being that Montella was bedding his starting line up for next week Serie A game V Roma and Beard didn't start it is unlikely the bloke has earned a starting spot just yet.

Only a matter of time though :woo:

[Jeterpool]

Found this on the weekend - relevant to how Brillante is performing too.

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/images/smilies1/vuvuzela.gif

Popped it in Foz improvements - I think a few on here will be happy and I hope I have redeemed myself somewhat after questioning if Griff will play the full 90.

[Grimario]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/ange-i-erred-leaving-brillante-out-of-wc/e8q9kma8n52z1dufzcs8iipev

Ange: I erred leaving Brillante out of WC

​Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted it could’ve been a mistake leaving Josh Brillante out of his World Cup squad, saying the decision to cut him was the toughest he had to make.
Brillante has been named in a 20-man Socceroo squad for upcoming friendlies with Belgium then Saudi Arabia in Europe next month.

His selection comes on the back of missing the final cut for the World Cup in Brazil after being initially named in a 30-man squad by Postecoglou.

But the impressive Queenslander didn’t let that disappointment affect him with an extraordinary start to his Serie A career at Fiorentina.

After signing with the Italians from Hyundai A-League club Newcastle Jet shortly after the World Cup, the versatile 21-year-old defender-midfielder has become a regular in La Viola’s side during pre-season.

Brillante has already got on the score-sheet in a friendly in South America and earned the plaudits from his new coach Vincenzo Montella.

And Postecoglou, like many, has been hugely impressed by the Bundaberg-born former Young Socceroo.

“Josh was extremely unlucky to miss the World Cup squad,” admitted Postecoglou in an exclusive interview with FFA TV.

“That was probably the toughest decision I had to make. Probably in retrospect I might have even erred in not taking him.”

Postecoglou added he wanted to expose some new players to international football while resting some other players who remain in his calculations when picking his squad.

It’s hoped; said Postecoglou that by November when the Socceroos play their last pre Asian Cup matches the Socceroo squad’s base would’ve been broadened.

And many would expect Brillante to be part of that squad in Australia next January when the best of Asia hit Australian shores.

[MFKS]

“That was probably the toughest decision I had to make. Probably in retrospect I might have even erred in not taking him.”

Not often you see coaches being so honest. Never seen anyone at the Jets own up to ****ing up anything

[Imyourhero]

I'm loving this Brillante bloke more every day

[Grimario]

I'm loving this Brillante bloke more every day

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.

[Bon]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on Brillante as the best player this club has ever had.

Yep.. I totally agree with you on this..

[parksey]

that might be true but it would be great if you stopped saying that

[plague]

But the impressive Newy boy


Fixed.
Pffffftttttt, stupid reporter.

[WolfMan]

that might be true but it would be great if you stopped saying that
+1,000. We got your point 5 instances ago. You can't be any more "right" by saying it often

[Bon]

that might be true but it would be great if you stopped saying that


+1,000. We got your point 5 instances ago. You can't be any more "right" by saying it often

Jeez, tough crowd.. :gent:

[Grimario]

that might be true but it would be great if you stopped saying that

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on parksey as the best poster this foz has ever had.

[WolfMan]

In a few years time, I think we are all going to look back on parksey as the best poster this foz has ever had.

I'll buy in once you've said it a few more times :wink:

[Grimario]

I'll buy in once you've said it a few more times :wink:

Doesn't matter how often I say it, will never be true. Look how awful his rep is... poor guy :(

[parksey]

i am the hero this forum deserves but doesn't need right now

[Couscous]

It could be that, in future years, we'll look back on Brillante as the best player the Jets have ever had.

[Thomas477]

i am the hero this forum deserves but doesn't need right now

:lulzturtle:

[pv4]

i am the hero this forum deserves but doesn't need right now

:rof:

[Grimario]

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella is set to hand Argentinian defender Jose Basanta and Australian midfielder Joshua Brillante their Serie A debuts against Roma.
.

[Imyourhero]

Can this bloke have my babies??

[PC14]

Was substituted after 35 mins or so. Not sure if he picked up an injury or not.

[Grimario]

Wasn't injured, just replaced for an attacking mid as a tactical change.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/21-2014/matches/776821/player-stats/131966/OVERALL_02#tabs-wrapper-anchor

[Grimario]

Can this bloke have my babies??

Depends, do you want babies from the guy we will look back on as the greatest ever Jets player?

[MFKS]

So was he Jesse Pinto'd ????


Seems odd a sub at 35mins with no injury

[Grimario]

So was he Jesse Pinto'd ????


Seems odd a sub at 35mins with no injury

They were a goal down. Montella made a tactical change.

You've gotten so used to tactically inept managers here that you forget subs can be made for good reason in the first half, not Gazza and his "well, we are 3-0 down but I won't change anything till the 70th minute" shenanigans.

[hawk]

So was he Jesse Pinto'd ????



yep

[Grimario]

So was he Jesse Pinto'd ????


Seems odd a sub at 35mins with no injury

Turns out yep. Was at fault for opening goal and then hooked for an attacking mid. Montella has defended his debut though, not sure I remember Pinto existing after he was Pinto'd

[leftrightout]

Turns out yep. Was at fault for opening goal and then hooked for an attacking mid. Montella has defended his debut though, not sure I remember Pinto existing after he was Pinto'd

Pinto didnt just get subbed after not much game time. Pinto was a sub and got subbed like 13 minutes later if i remember correctly?

[Grimario]

Pinto didnt just get subbed after not much game time. Pinto was a sub and got subbed like 13 minutes later if i remember correctly?

Apparently he played THREE games for us.

9th January, 2009. 15 minutes vs Adelaide (the infamous Pinto'd debacle)
18th January, 2009. 4 minutes vs Perth
25th January, 2009. 3 minutes vs Sydney

[Mark325]

Watching the highlights of the game I don't think you can say that he should have been taken off for the mistake. In the end, he gave the ball away but a bunch of players got beat afterwards, the original shot was deflected outside the 16 yard box for another Roma attacker to clean it up. For my money, there were plenty of other chances for fiorentina to clean up the mistake and not concede.

[hawk]

In the end, he gave the ball away but a bunch of players got beat afterwards.

he was losing possession often, out of position, poor passes. goes great

[MFKS]

Got on for the last 5 mins V Inter last night and nearly scored.

Butchered it :facepalm:

http://hoofoot.com/?match=Fiorentina_3_-_0_Inter_Milan_2014_10_05

[Premy]

Got on for the last 5 mins V Inter last night and nearly scored.

Butchered it :facepalm:

http://hoofoot.com/?match=Fiorentina_3_-_0_Inter_Milan_2014_10_05
:banghead: he could of ran it in

[MFKS]

Blokes back in the big time.

Another 3 mins of sub action in his new side Empoli's 2-0 win v Cesena.

Not far away from cracking a start now



As for Birraz poor **** is sitting on the bench now in Series B as opposed to sitting on ours. Good news for him is he is at least free of Phil

[hawk]

As for Birraz poor **** is sitting on the bench now in Series B as opposed to sitting on ours.

made the big time now. best bench

[Jeterpool]

made the big time now. best bench

What!? No Bunnings chairs?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Brillante will succeed over there, I have no doubt. The young bloke works hard, has patience and a tenacity to succeed. He reminds me a lot of the old school Socceroos that spent their early careers struggling in Europe before earning their stripes and being successful. I tip Brillante to do the same.

[Grimario]

Brillante will succeed over there, I have no doubt. The young bloke works hard, has patience and a tenacity to succeed. He reminds me a lot of the old school Socceroos that spent their early careers struggling in Europe before earning their stripes and being successful. I tip Brillante to do the same.

Agreed. Seems to have a fantastic work ethic, will definitely do the hard yards. Expect him to go more the way of Vinnie G than Carl Valeri.

[leftrightout]

You guys are right... i don't know if it has ever been said here before but we could one day look at this guy and see the best player to ever come through the jets! :sup:

[Bon]

You guys are right... i don't know if it has ever been said here before but we could one day look at this guy and see the best player to ever come through the jets! :sup:

I was waiting for it.. :lulz:

[hawk]

Brillante will succeed over there, I have no doubt. The young bloke works hard, has patience and a tenacity to succeed. He reminds me a lot of the old school Socceroos that spent their early careers struggling in Europe before earning their stripes and being successful. I tip Brillante to do the same.

Huge call. old hard nut socceroos v fairy floss Ygenner.

Still hasnt convinced me by a long way but still only 21. We'll soon see.

[MFKS]

Huge call. old hard nut socceroos v fairy floss Ygenner.

Still hasnt convinced me by a long way but still only 21. We'll soon see.
Most would have thought if he can get a run at least once this season he has done well. He has been on the pitch 3 times and now he is at Empoli he is bound to get more of an opportunity than at Florentina. I reckon this time next year he is a regular with 30-40 games under his belt