To call anyone that has scored 140 goals in Europe not very special just makes you look like a mong.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
I'd be more than happy if the Jets signed him.
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To call anyone that has scored 140 goals in Europe not very special just makes you look like a mong.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
I'd be more than happy if the Jets signed him.
He isn't anything special, he was very effective at Celtic but at 32 and having limited game time for a couple of years I'm not sure he would be worth the marquee wages he will demand.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Btw, referring to the SPL and the lower leagues of England as "Europe" makes it sound better than it was....
Turn on your google machine and type 'Jason Cullina' and then 'Robbie Middleby'.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
That'll prob answer some of your questions there chief.
Bwanko and Jason Chulina. :rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Robbie always seemed like a deer in headlights.
I was under the impression that Baartz was the one who pushed to get Jason Culina to the Jets more so than Branko.
When gypo players were going round telling all and sundry that Cullina was crocked and would never play again about 3 months before we signed him says that no one at our shitty club was doing their job.
Need you to be reminded of a bloke by the name of Jason Culina?Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
Woops seems as though the time difference here in Athens is messing with my brain. Sorry guys little slow on the up take.Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
A bit off the subject but squad related, I dropped into training after school drop off today. (10am'ish?)
Watched for 10 minutes some sort of break out/counter attack from the wings drill.
Practice what you want to be good at, because with counter attack football (as well as everything else) we sucked!
Who was playing where, RJ? Was Alivodic back at training?Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Jet
I was thinking last night, that I haven't read anything further on Chris Herd's recovery at Aston Villa and signing. He's currently unattached after being invited by Villa to continue his recovery there despite being released.
I wonder if he'd consider us as an option? Did Scott Miller have any exposure with him during his time with the socceroos?
Would control the middle well defensively. Sign him for 1 year on loan so he can play regularly and build back his confidence and then he can go back to Europe. FFA seems keen on loan moves for socceroos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Read an article a couple weeks ago saying Herd was keen on a return to Aus. In saying that I think the Jets would be last on his list. Bloke wants to make an impact not give up.
And what a better team to make an impact at than the wooden spoon club? Imagine coming back, lifting dead last into finals football, instant hero status.Quote:
Originally Posted by JetRift
If only all players thought like that! Maybe our squad would include Ruka, Holland, Cornflakes, Vidosic, McGowan, Sarota, Rogic and Amini! But honestly the Jets aren't a very appealing career choice for international Aussies at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
I read this and I thought of Ljubo straight away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Think back a few years and the Jets finish last in 08/09, at the same ex-Socceroo big Lubes' career is at a crossroads after being dumped at Victory.
The Jets need a leader at the back while Lubes needs a club to give him a chance.
The rest is history, the Jets have a decent run in the ACL and play in the HAL Finals, getting past the much-fancied Gold Coast in the process with big Lubes playing a significant role in both and attaining "instant hero status"....as Grimario would put it.
Perfect opportunity now for someone like Herd to come to the club and do a similar thing to what Lubes done!
Except Ljubo didn't have any options apart from the Jets. Herd has many opportunities. Honestly, I think the one player we should pursue is Wilkshire.Quote:
Originally Posted by stopper2
There is one thing that decides where these guys play and it's called money. If we are willing to pay more than other teams they'll sign. Unfortunately we sign chumps like Chulerina and Cabbage-hands for big money and can't afford actually talented footballers.Quote:
Originally Posted by JetRift
Yeah, it's almost entirely about money. That's why I don't quite understand people up in arms, particularly in the EPL, when some bloke leaves to be on a gazillion bucks a week as a 5th choice at one of the big clubs. Purely business, **** loyalty. If a rival company offered me double my wage to do less work, I would jump at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Soccer Stoppage time saying with Franjic and Zullo signed at Melb City that Hoffman has been released and will be returning to Newcastle. Doesn't say anything regarding signing for Jets
With my failing eyesight? I could only tell the keepers apart. :rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Was watching from the top deck for about 10min.
Major Mitchell Murphy walked past me with a couple of suits in tow...didn't recognise them.
Probably nailed on as squad filler. Can play at the back, can play in midfield, can play up front. If he signs on for peanuts, it will meet our criteria of signing filler for minimum wages.Quote:
Originally Posted by white city
Though with the ragging he did on Newcastle on twitter a while back, not sure how welcome he would be...
What if your job was to break in the new bunnies at the playboy mansion before Heff rides them ? Would you go to Penthouse for more money but without the opportunites offered to you at Playboy ? I seriously doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Unless your job is something very special I don't think comparing it to that of a professional footballer is relevant.
That is possibly the daftest post on this forum and I have recently been reading the best hits of RAM, ffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
My point is that if you are a good player for a mid-lower table EPL side and you had the opportunity to get paid twice what you were earning and sit on the bench for City or United, loyalty is out the window.
Anyone know anything about young Patrick Antelmi trialling with the squad?
I believe he trialled with them last season under the Stubbins regime, and has been playing at Blacktown with Joey Gibbs since then.
In England between the ages of 15-20 at clubs like Wolves, Leeds & Wigan. You'd think his technical ability would be very decent having been nurtured at that age over there.
Most players ego wont have them sitting on the bench. So they take a bit less and feel more important at lesser clubs. The odd player doesnt mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Nah. Professional sports is just that. You tell a bloke he can play for £40k a week at Sunderland or sit on the bench for £70k a week at one of the big 4 (or 6 or whatever the number is these days) and just about everyone will collect splinters.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
I think you will find it is the odd player that stays loyal and isn't entirely after a pay day.
Hoffman ... Lol.. ... FFA bandaid job on full swing
Has Hoffman signed or not? I need to know because I'm deciding shortly which team to follow this season.
:rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by Couscous
So we signing Hoffman and chasing Mark weak ankles Bridge WOW!!!
Source NBN for those playing at homeQuote:
Originally Posted by Cyc10n
Yeah just hope it's not true, we need a decent striker... Hoffman would be alright for minimal wage as a back upQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Hoffman =/= striker
Seems like we're trying to reboot 2008.
I wonder what Denni is up to?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
there's only one player from 2008 worth signing
And hes playing at Jeju UnitedQuote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
So depressing
@nbnnews: Jason Hoffman going through his medical. Expecting a clearance from Melbourne City this afternoon. via @caineynbn http://t.co/0BSiRGktMZ
Holland would be bloody handy but FFA won't cough up the extra dough for a Marquee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool