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Originally Posted by belchardo
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And did BK dive?Quote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
I don't agree with your argument here MFKS for you to say Labi is not on par with Babalj and that he is overrated, I think your overlooking things and focusing to much on assumptions rather than facts in this case.
Because if we compare these 2 players Labi has scored more goals and achieved 10 times more silverware then Babalj has in last 4 years and his entire playing career.
Babalj's achievements in last 4 years -
Red Star Belgrade 6 (1)
2013 Melbourne Heart 9 (1)
2013– AZ 0 (0)
2015 → PEC Zwolle (loan) 4 (0)
2015– → Adelaide United (loan)
Labi's achievements in last 4 years -
Scored 5 goals in Asian Champions league
Scored 10 goals for WSW in. Aleague
2012 - Aleague Minor Premiers
2013 - Aleague grand final
2014 - Asian Champions
This all proves your argument is not valid when it comes to the quality of these 2 players.
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Originally Posted by MFKS
You add Alivodic to that "A" team and a quality #9 and #10 (fingers-crossed) and we have a decent squad with a good mix of youth and experience. I think we can be competitive as long as we do not have too many injuries to key players because our lack of real depth (as highlighted by the players in the "B" team) is a concern.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
I can't see us being a team that chases the game that well. Hopefully miller will be true to his word in terms of putting out a disciplined, fit team so that we can avoid giving up early leadsQuote:
Originally Posted by stopper2
Yeah Tommy, it's been years since we've had a team that has been able to power on for the full 90 minutes plus. Under GVE and Muppet we have become a team that has looked off the pace compared to most of the other teams. The fact that in so many games over this era we have given away so many goals in the crucial last 15 minutes shows that we have been not only physically deficient in terms of fitness but also tactically naïve in not being able to close games out when we've had the lead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommyjet
Surely we can't be physically deficient this season though. I'd say this our best opportunity since 08 to be on level pegging with the top teams fitness wise at least. Miller and jones expertise should have even this squad purring come the opening rounds. That will be our first main indicator of a hopefully more professional club culture.Quote:
Originally Posted by stopper2
It would be nice to hear a signing this week. Hopefully these 2 visa signings miller keeps mentioning happen sooner rather than never.
Give us fans something to be excited about
yes this would be nice, i did see an article the other day about Younes Mahmood (iraqi Captain) coming to the a-league, wonder whether this could be one of the mentioned players? However more than likely will end up at SydneyQuote:
Originally Posted by R Ramjet
Shitney don't have any visa positions left. Not sure about the wankerers.Quote:
Originally Posted by white city
I'm sure they will find a way.. :rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommyjet
http://resources1.news.com.au/images...vid-gallop.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Bon
you rang?
SFC have used all 5 visa spots, and both marquees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommyjet
WSW have used 4/5 visa spots, and have the Australian Marquee free (which potentially could turn into Marquee, if the rule changes take place).
AUFC - 5, both marquees.
Roar - 4, both marquees.
CCM - 2, no marquees.
City - 3, Aust Marquee free.
MV - 5, Aust Marquee free.
Jerks - 3, no marquees.
Glory - 2, both marquees.
Wellington - 4, no marquees.
Get Mahmoud and then Abbas back from Sydney.Quote:
Originally Posted by white city
Gee I hope whoever the 2 incoming visas are as good as/hopefully better than leaky and the Serb
Collins John is free and did spend a good 5 years at Fulham (miller's mate?)
Matt Simon to Syd FC on a 1 year deal... Even more of a reason to hate him
so cuntney has has another aids ridden pos wearing the blue. some things never changeQuote:
Originally Posted by tomo
Evan kostopoulos and Alex smith now trialling this week in case anyone hasn't read the herald today.
Kostopoulos winger/striker that got let go when gombau took over and brought in his spaniards. I thought he had potential but alas gombau had to make room.
I think most people know about smith. Wiki has him scoring 45 goals from 44 games at fnq fury the last couple of season. Can play anywhere in the front 2/3rds basically.
De Vries still on trial?
Seems odd to potentially drop a visa spot on a guy who has reached the stunning heights of NPL and ASB (with some CWC in the mix, of course).
He started upfront for the B team in the game in ArmidaleQuote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Did you get to the game? If so, at ground report, please. Make it half as entertaining as MFKS and his Brazil diary and you're onto a winner.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
Kostopoulos never got much time at AU. IIRC he played in a couple of ACL games. Lanky striker who never looked particularly dangerous. Another squaddie when we need more quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommyjet
Nah, baby was sick. Two teammates played for the B's though so I'll ask them how he was. From what I heard the B's didn't touch the ball much, and the intensity was very high.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Good to hearQuote:
Originally Posted by RAM
From an Adelaide fan... "He did nothing. Scored two tap ins against MV and did nothing else in his other 20 games. Only got time because his dad was best mates with Kosmina"Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
2 more trialist, seems to be an abundance of them this year.
With the squad at 18 + 2 Visa Guys hopefully, it seems Miller wants 1 more back up Attacker.
Which is a worry cause we are incredibly short of numbers in CM and LB/RB. Unless we are playing a revolutionary 325 formation.
What is the maximum squad size? I guess the salary cap situation will determine if we can fill all positions.
Is Cowburn still trialing with the club? It's looking less and less likely to me that he will get picked up.
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Teams from the game in Armidale....
Didn't the Dishonourable Member say that Cowburn was on an NYL contract which means he is still "contracted" to the club but only gets match payments, not a senior contract where he has his guaranteed 45k a year or whatever it is for U23?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
26 if 3 of them are on NYL contracts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Cm- Watson, poljak, kanta and possibly Alex smith who played there mostly at phoenixQuote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
23 + 3 NYL Trainees (Lundy is 1)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
But Miller and Co said 21 is more likely cause of the Cap situation.
Really hope Kanta and Cooper "come of age" this season.
I really think Kanta has fizzled out and wont be in the a-league once his current deal expires. I think cooper might step up to the plate this season tho
x2Quote:
Originally Posted by R Ramjet
Kanta never fulfilled his potential
To think Bayern were reportedly interested when he was 17
May have been a completely different player if Bayern got their hands on him, to be fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
Injuries are what has troubled Kanta. He's still got plenty of time to overcome the injuries and get back to his best.
In saying that Taj Minecon was far and away the best player I had seen in the NYL and he fell out of orbit and has been floating in space ever since.
The problem I've noticed is with each injury, whether it be a legit injury or a punched-in nose or whatever, Kanta seems to be getting slower. I don't know whether the injuries have led to this, or if he's just getting slower due to his size/weight variations over time, or whether I'm just making it up in my head. But he seems distinctly slower than back in his Magic, and early-HAL days, and I find that a detriment to his game nowadays.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Note that I realise the irony of me saying this, when I myself have been likened to Per Mertesacker, who has been accused to turn slower than milk.
I think his mobility is an issue. He used to close players down very quickly giving them no time on the ball. In more recent times he's not puting the pressure on the opposition as much.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
I agree. If there is a problem with his physical condition I think he is surrounded by the right people to sort out the right body composition for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
At 23 I reckon he is fast running out of time to go above the level he is at.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster