SQUAD FOR 2015/16 SEASON - no Griff, no party

[hawk]

Williams has speed and doesn't mind pulling the trigger, two things we are lacking.

he has speed and Hoffman giving him advice, rof

[Grimario]

Rumours I have read is Connor Pain looking to get out of MV for first team football. Has more pace than our entire squad combined.

Would be underwhelming and under deliver so perfect for us.

[Jeterpool]

Rumours I have read is Connor Pain looking to get out of MV for first team football. Has more pace than our entire squad combined.

Would be underwhelming and under deliver so perfect for us.

Is Pain going away with the Olyroos?

It makes sense he is looking to move away. The best game he played was the match v Liverpool.

[MFKS]

Quote:
Melbourne City’s David Williams pulls out of Adelaide United swap deal

January 4, 2016
David Davutovic


MELBOURNE City’s swap deal with Adelaide United that would have secured defender Osama Malik is off, with David Williams pulling the pin on the deal.

Williams rejected an 18-month deal from United and now looks set to join struggling Newcastle Jets, who are desperate for attacking reinforcements.

City could make the first signing of the A-League January transfer window, which opens on Tuesday, with keeper Dean Bouzanis set to be unveiled.

Bouzanis is expected to sit on the bench against former club Western Sydney on Saturday at AAMI Park, with Tando Velaphi set to join a Japanese J-League club.While City is keen to offload Williams and free up salary cap space, Adelaide was only prepared to release Malik if they secured a player in return.

Malik, who has been on the Socceroos radar, remains part of coach Guillermo Amor’s plans as United aim to qualify for the 2016 Asian Champions League.

Former Tottenham and Croatia attacker Niko Kranjcar, 31, is one of many overseas stars available to A-League clubs.

Kranjcar is on the outer at Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev after playing 22 games and scoring twice on loan to QPR in the Premier league last season.

Hamburg striker Ivica Olic, who’s scored 20 goals in 104 games for Croatia, is available.

Ronaldinho’s name has been floated to A-League clubs but there appears to be conjecture about his availability and his huge wage demands.

Greek international Giorgios Samaras is available and holds an Australian passport.

Irish striker Andy Keogh, whose contract was central to last season’s salary cap scandal, could make his Perth Glory return in Saturday’s clash with Adelaide United.

Glory officials will hold talks with one of their current visa players, believed to be Dutchman Guyon Fernandez, about paying out his contract to free up a spot.

Despite struggling both Central Coast and Newcastle could be losing key players, with gun attacker Anthony Caceres subject to offers from overseas and rival A-League clubs, while David Carney is on the verge of receiving an offer from the Middle East.

The availability of Socceroo James Troisi is subject to him being released by his Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, while Fulham is seeking compensation for Olyroos striker Adam Taggart.

5 5 5

That is the funniest thing I have ever heard


Tando getting picked up by a foreign club

FMD

His agent is a ****ing gun deal maker to pull that off

[Grimario]

Is Pain going away with the Olyroos?

It makes sense he is looking to move away. The best game he played was the match v Liverpool.

Probably. Would make him a certain signing for us if that's true. Sign a bloke and lose him for national selection.

Probably break a leg on international duty too.

Typical Jerks.

[stopper2]

I would be content with David Williams. He has A-League experience and brings speed to our front line. In addition, a bit of experience as well. I'd be happier with him coming on instead of, say, Pavicevic.

I expect an 18 month deal as well.

Agree mate, would have Williams in a heartbeat over the likes of Caceres or Kalmar. Over the years whether it was Fury or City he has scored some solo goals or belters that not many other players in the A League could match. Has never really settled in at Melbourne City, maybe a change in Newy could do him good. I would rate him as an above average player, Kalmar is just another squad player while Caceres is another young player who has shown some good potential...but we have enough of those already in the squad.
If we have $420k to play with, there is no excuse if we cannot entice Williams here....plus we've got the lifestyle and the beaches

[The Camel]

Agree mate, would have Williams in a heartbeat over the likes of Caceres or Kalmar. Over the years whether it was Fury or City he has scored some solo goals or belters that not many other players in the A League could match. Has never really settled in at Melbourne City, maybe a change in Newy could do him good. I would rate him as an above average player, Kalmar is just another squad player while Caceres is another young player who has shown some good potential...but we have enough of those already in the squad.
If we have $420k to play with, there is no excuse if we cannot entice Williams here....plus we've got the lifestyle and the beaches

There is also some talk of us chasing Corey Brown from Brizzy to replace Leaky G. Happier to hear that we are chasing the likes of Williams and Pain and Brown, would love us to try and get someone like Clut from Brisbane as well. But we will probably re sign Allan Welsh

[Jetmaster]

Pain is on a minimal wage, would come cheap.

[MFKS]

There is also some talk of us chasing Corey Brown from Brizzy to replace Leaky G. Happier to hear that we are chasing the likes of Williams and Pain and Brown, would love us to try and get someone like Clut from Brisbane as well. But we will probably re sign Allan Welsh

I am pretty certain we signed Corey Brown 2-3 years ago and he reneged on coming at he last minute didn't he???

[stopper2]

I am pretty certain we signed Corey Brown 2-3 years ago and he reneged on coming at he last minute didn't he???

Think you are right member, anyway with the limited resources we have available in the Jan window spending some of it on a LB or any defender would be a total waste of money, which we can ill afford to do. We have decent enough defensive stocks both in the squad and the Youth to cover any losses.
We need to spend $$$ in the front third or else we will be collecting our second spoon in two seasons....hope that's the last I here Brown or any defenders name mentioned again on this thread FFS!!!

[Jeterpool]

I am pretty certain we signed Corey Brown 2-3 years ago and he reneged on coming at he last minute didn't he???

Yes. Unsure if he ever signed officially but it was very close.

[hawk]

Pain is on a minimal wage, would come cheap.

no Pain no gain

[stopper2]

Newcastle Jets set to bolster playing roster

By JAMES GARDINER
Jan. 5, 2016, 4:40 p.m.


LONG-TERM: CEO David Eland insists the Jets are not after a quick fix.

CHIEF executive David Eland expects the Jets to have at least one new face in the squad for the next home game against Wellington.


The sale of Lee Ki-je to Ulsan Hyundai and on-going knee issues with Leonardo has stretched an already thin squad.


The A-League transfer window opened on Tuesday.


“We will be making some announcements in the next couple of days,” Eland said.


“The transfer of Lee Ki-je has enabled the club to take advantage of some of the salary-cap concessions that weren’t available before.


“The level of commitment is there from the FFA. Now we just have to find the right players. We are rebuilding the club and are looking for players to contribute beyond this season.”



Fingers crossed the player in question is David Williams. He is more renowned as a wide player but I have seen him play as a striker for City/Heart.
Pain wouldn't be available for 3 weeks as he is away with the Olyroos, don't think we can afford to wait and anyway I don't think he is a big impact player like Williams.

[MFKS]

Newcastle Jets set to bolster playing roster

By JAMES GARDINER
Jan. 5, 2016, 4:40 p.m.


LONG-TERM: CEO David Eland insists the Jets are not after a quick fix.

CHIEF executive David Eland expects the Jets to have at least one new face in the squad for the next home game against Wellington.


The sale of Lee Ki-je to Ulsan Hyundai and on-going knee issues with Leonardo has stretched an already thin squad.


The A-League transfer window opened on Tuesday.


“We will be making some announcements in the next couple of days,” Eland said.


“The transfer of Lee Ki-je has enabled the club to take advantage of some of the salary-cap concessions that weren’t available before.


“The level of commitment is there from the FFA. Now we just have to find the right players. We are rebuilding the club and are looking for players to contribute beyond this season.”



Fingers crossed the player in question is David Williams. He is more renowned as a wide player but I have seen him play as a striker for City/Heart.
Pain wouldn't be available for 3 weeks as he is away with the Olyroos, don't think we can afford to wait and anyway I don't think he is a big impact player like Williams.

I wouldn't knock Pain as a player.

Watched him play Yoof a few years ago for the Tards and he was killing it.

Got a look into the HAL side and then has had scraps with Tards buying name players and not giving him a fair run.

I am sure we would cripple the kids career being we are shit and all but their is no reason why he couldn't become a very good player in the HAL if given the opportunity

[Jeterpool]

I wouldn't knock Pain as a player.

Watched him play Yoof a few years ago for the Tards and he was killing it.

Got a look into the HAL side and then has had scraps with Tards buying name players and not giving him a fair run.

I am sure we would cripple the kids career being we are shit and all but their is no reason why he couldn't become a very good player in the HAL if given the opportunity

I agree

[plague]

im suss on him. Bloke has little arms, like a carney.
no wonder he never takes throwins.

no thanks Middleby.

[stopper2]

Seriously some people have NFI, have seen it twice in the last week or so people on The Herald's website calling for the club to bring back Bridges

[The Dunster]

I wouldn't knock Pain as a player.

Watched him play Yoof a few years ago for the Tards and he was killing it.

Got a look into the HAL side and then has had scraps with Tards buying name players and not giving him a fair run.

I am sure we would cripple the kids career being we are shit and all but their is no reason why he couldn't become a very good player in the HAL if given the opportunity

We tried that experiment it didn't produce a positive result.

[stopper2]

^^^
Yeah agree with the comments about Pain, no doubting he has potential but he won't be available for another 4 games if we sign him....we need someone now.
Is he in the same class as a MacLaren for Roar or Ferreira to the Gypos for example who is going to come into our side and make a difference....doubt it very much.
We have enough squaddies, we need game-breakers.

[The Dunster]

Williams is a solid A-League player. He's not the most consistent striker / forward in the game but at least he is a known quantity. If he does come to the Jets I hope they don't continue the trend and pay him overs or offer him a long contract. Unfortunately, with the club needing goals I can see Williams manager exploiting it [and so he should] and the Jets once again paying way too much.