we've got an 18yo (yes I know hes not Newy youth) starting CB. Is that not young enough? and a 19yo at LB. Why the call for more youth? Not saying Fyfe is an awesome option either.
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we've got an 18yo (yes I know hes not Newy youth) starting CB. Is that not young enough? and a 19yo at LB. Why the call for more youth? Not saying Fyfe is an awesome option either.
15? so fkn what. Got to start somewhere. People are playing PROFESSIONALLY at 17-18, you think they never sat on the bench of a reserve grade FAR better and/or physical than what the A-league dishes out each week?Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
So in the same conversation I've read that we (fans) don't want to promote youth, we do want to promote youth, signing a young bloke from another club was a bad idea and signing Fyfe is a bad idea because he's too old... It's a mid season injury crisis so there wouldn't be many blokes in their primes hanging about with no clubs. So what does the club do? Like it genuinely seems impossible to please.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
iain fyfe ffs
He should have played De Godoy before even signing Koutrumbis, but I guess he is his love child. Fyfe is a good signing, there was no one else really available, the only option wold have been to get an injury replacement and the push hard for Spiranovic or Curtis Good in January.
Welcome to life.Quote:
Originally Posted by monz6
You will always have people for or people against.
Me, I would have preferred them to pick up someone from our youth or local NPL. I don't think Fyfe has anything to offer, that some of the locals couldn't. You can say he has experience - he hasn't played in the competition for 2 years. It's completely different and he is 2 years older. He may prove me, and many more wrong, and be a great acquisition but I don't see it.
Jones himself said, he will only be an asset if he can get back to the pace and rigours of the league.
Sums it up perfectly.Quote:
Originally Posted by monz6
Between Jackson, Cowburn, Koutroumbis, Vujica, Duncan, etc, I don't think the club can be accused of not giving youth a decent chance. We need a defender that was willing to come on short notice (McKain wasn't), and someone who knows the A-league, or at least the standard expected of them. If he can provide a steady influence on the rest of the backline for a few weeks, that's all we need. This isn't the time to throw another youngster to the wolves.
The young players getting slaughtered 40mins down the road every game last season certainly don't appear any better for it this season.
And can someone name these NNSW NPL defenders that could immediately slot in and steady the ship for a month?
We actually approached McKain. He declined the 'opportunity'.Quote:
Originally Posted by borat
who cares if they are local or not. They should be selected to play on merit. The only way you will know if they are good enough is if they are given a go. Some will work out some won't. I'd rather see that happen than just go out and replace someone.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
I've got no concerns playing De Godoy when the time is right. My fear is playing him now, in a back line next to Koutroumbis (3 appearances) and Vujica (6 appearances) doesn't have the required experienced head next to them to guide them through a game.
We all saw what happened to the Mariners when they played with inexperience last year. It was a farce.
Hopefully Kanta can beat the clock and play.
Exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roundball Enthusiast
Nicky Carle was 15 when he played in the NSL for Sydney Olympic.
Except the GK wasn't in line because he was necessarily good enough, it was because our stocks were so low he was next by default. Carle is a whole different kettle of fish, not to mention slotting into a team that presented next to zero pressure on his shoulders.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
And the fact you've compared a GK with an attacker who can play with freedom and not necessarily cost his team goals.
Taylor Regan must be bashing his head against a wall right now.
Where Tiago at?
Kew still lives locally?
Middleby needs to get on the phone ASAP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Sam Gallaway still running up and down? :rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Definitely both.
Time to get Lucas Neill out of retirement yet?..
Nah, **** that. Sick of getting old folks in. Poljak had a kid last week, sign him (her?) up. Can't be any worse than what we have.
Couple of alternatives:
Uskok - HAL experience, 25 and just won the NSW NPL with Sydney Utd and made round of 32 in FFA Cup.
Cairncross - HAL experience with Sydney FC, captain of Blacktown, 26, QFs of FFA Cup and successful season in NSW NPL.
Petar Franjic - HAL experience, 24, brother of Ivan, decent player who had a good season in VPL.
Vrankovic - HAL experience, 23, playing for Bonnyrigg - ones of the top clubs in the NSW NPL.
All better options than a 34 year old Iain Fyfe who's been playing NPL for 2 years imo. At that age his body is winding down and will find it much harder to re-adapt than these guys in their mid-20s who have something to prove.
Fyfe to join the injury ward within two weeks.
Good, then we'll be able to go out and sign Ufuk Talay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
He's a coach nowQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Excellent. Put him in the starting line up then park him.Quote:
Originally Posted by furns
I like your suggestions. But whats to say these blokes haven't got good paying jobs outside of football? I can't imagine the injury waiver contract being that high? Mayb Fyfe has nothing to fall back on outside of football as he's been around for so many years. Just looking to squeeze out as much cash as he can before retirement.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAM
I think these blokes would be gagging for another shot at HAL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilso8948
Your last two sentences are very good reasons NOT to sign Fyfe.
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Originally Posted by Grimario
I see what you did here
:rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
kill two birds with one stone then.Quote:
Originally Posted by furns
Sign him and put him on the wingQuote:
Originally Posted by RAM
Not just any coach... the coach of the complete failure that is our national U/20's team. He would fit right in here!Quote:
Originally Posted by furns
So, how much exactly would Martin be prepared to fork out and in what position should he invest it? If Martin is open to funding a guest player, who? Personally, I would prefer a Leonardo style attacking player (without the injury cloud of course)... and Ljubo... :popcorn: :D
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/42...pping/?cs=3398
The way the article reads I wouldn't say anything will really be happening player wise. It was very much a 'give us a quote about how things may improve without committing to anything' puff piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
Plus it would have to mean Jones would want someone else not from Adelaide, which I doubt he does.
Kokko has a fractured jaw..
Should be Jones for benching Super Ugar....:sparring:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
Letss discuss who we move on in january to get some funds freed up for better players (fingers crossed).
For me: Cooper,Brennan,Pav,Hoole go in january
End of season: Kanta mullen poijak BK (sadly) move on