2017/18 Squad Thread

[Grimario]

I do have to laugh at the irony of Merrick telling everyone he loves to build teams up from attacking players to defensive ones and then racing out and signing a GK the following week.

Well, we need a GK... and he has history with this bloke. There are also a bunch of other clubs needing GK's, some of them offering guaranteed starting roles so why wouldn't he use his history to get it done ASAP?

[Grimario]

Probably should, we pay to watch our team get fvcked pretty hard every week..

RedTube is free, mate.


So I've heard.

[borat]

I do have to laugh at the irony of Merrick telling everyone he loves to build teams up from attacking players to defensive ones and then racing out and signing a GK the following week.

Certainly seems like the first job was to take care of one of the boys. Vince Lia nailed on as next signing. #Nixreveloution

[Jeterpool]

Others available within the league are, off the top of my head, Galekovic, Bray, Sorenson, Reddy, Kennedy, Arcaba, Italiano. Out of interest to everyone, who would you have looked to sign? I thought Cisak myself.

The keeper situation did need attention. We needed a second keeper. Signing Kennedy or Arcaba would have resulted in comments of "signing same dross as last year". Signing Bray or Italiano would have drawn "While cheap it isn't going to put pressure on Duncan". Instead we've gone with the comments we'd have got for Moss, Galekovic or Reddy that we are seeing now.

When the whole recruitment picture becomes clearer later this year, then we will know whether it's a good pick up or not.

There's a lot of unknowns - how much Moss is getting paid (which may sway people's views one way or another) and how much remains available to recruit players.

[leftrightout]

Others available are, off the top of my head, Galekovic, Bray, Sorenson, Reddy, Kennedy, Arcaba, Italiano. Out of interest to everyone, who would you have looked to sign?

The keeper situation did need attention. We needed a second keeper. Signing Kennedy or Arcaba would have resulted in comments of "signing same dross as last year". Signing Bray or Italiano would have drawn "While cheap it isn't going to put pressure on Duncan". Instead we've gone with the comments we'd have got for Moss, Galekovic or Reddy that we are seeing now.

When the whole recruitment picture becomes clearer later this year, then we will know whether it's a good pick up or not.

There's a lot of unknowns - how much Moss is getting paid (which may sway people's views one way or another) and how much remains available to recruit players.

I thought it was a good signing and then read this and now i think its an even better one!

[borat]

Others available are, off the top of my head, Galekovic, Bray, Sorenson, Reddy, Kennedy, Arcaba, Italiano. Out of interest to everyone, who would you have looked to sign?

The keeper situation did need attention. We needed a second keeper. Signing Kennedy or Arcaba would have resulted in comments of "signing same dross as last year". Signing Bray or Italiano would have drawn "While cheap it isn't going to put pressure on Duncan". Instead we've gone with the comments we'd have got for Moss, Galekovic or Reddy that we are seeing now.

When the whole recruitment picture becomes clearer later this year, then we will know whether it's a good pick up or not.

There's a lot of unknowns - how much Moss is getting paid (which may sway people's views one way or another) and how much remains available to recruit players.

I would have signed Arcaba. He provides good competition without wasting salary cap $$$ on a bench warmer (be it Duncan or Moss). Only the clubs in the ACL need 2 out right #1's imo.

In all likelihood we are spending a lot more on Moss than Kennedy in the salary cap, without any of the loyalty allowance. That's less to spend in the midfield/CB where we need it most.

In saying that

Its likely Ernie just doesn't rate Duncan. He may have seen weaknesses and targeted him in the past, and figures it's worth spending the money there. So has gone out and signed another #1. And as new manager he has every right and makes sense to go with a keeper he trusts.

I personally don't agree and certainly don't buy the argument that this has anything to do with competition or Duncan is the incumbent.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Anyone thought about a Dura return? Would we take him?

[borat]

Anyone thought about a Dura return? Would we take him?

Wow.......did you watch him play this year?

The only way I would sign Dura is if we also gained access to the hot tub time machine.

[Jeterpool]

I would have signed Arcaba. He provides good competition without wasting salary cap $$$ on a bench warmer (be it Duncan or Moss). Only the clubs in the ACL need 2 out right #1's imo.

In all likelihood we are spending a lot more on Moss than Kennedy in the salary cap, without any of the loyalty allowance. That's less to spend in the midfield/CB where we need it most.

In saying that

Its likely Ernie just doesn't rate Duncan. He may have seen weaknesses and targeted him in the past, and figures it's worth spending the money there. So has gone out and signed another #1. And as new manager he has every right and makes sense to go with a keeper he trusts.

I personally don't agree and certainly don't buy the argument that this has anything to do with competition or Duncan is the incumbent.

Can see your point

[Jetmaster]

Why do we keep PC protecting these kids?

If he wants to be a top keeper Duncan needs to experience a bit of pain - if he hasn't got the stomach to fight for his position, and win over the new coach, off you go son.

Remember Craig Johnston being told he was shit by Jack Charlton - went out and trained and proved him wrong.

Give BK his due....there was a stage where everybody in Newy hated him and he fought on and on.

You need two keepers. What if Duncan snapped an ACL in preseason?

Some are never happy on this foz....

[lquiquer]

Others available within the league are, off the top of my head, Galekovic, Bray, Sorenson, Reddy, Kennedy, Arcaba, Italiano. Out of interest to everyone, who would you have looked to sign? I thought Cisak myself.

The keeper situation did need attention. We needed a second keeper. Signing Kennedy or Arcaba would have resulted in comments of "signing same dross as last year". Signing Bray or Italiano would have drawn "While cheap it isn't going to put pressure on Duncan". Instead we've gone with the comments we'd have got for Moss, Galekovic or Reddy that we are seeing now.

When the whole recruitment picture becomes clearer later this year, then we will know whether it's a good pick up or not.

There's a lot of unknowns - how much Moss is getting paid (which may sway people's views one way or another) and how much remains available to recruit players.

Out of that lot I would have kept Arcaba

[MFKS]

I would have signed Arcaba. He provides good competition without wasting salary cap $$$ on a bench warmer (be it Duncan or Moss). Only the clubs in the ACL need 2 out right #1's imo.

In all likelihood we are spending a lot more on Moss than Kennedy in the salary cap, without any of the loyalty allowance. That's less to spend in the midfield/CB where we need it most.

In saying that

Its likely Ernie just doesn't rate Duncan. He may have seen weaknesses and targeted him in the past, and figures it's worth spending the money there. So has gone out and signed another #1. And as new manager he has every right and makes sense to go with a keeper he trusts.

I personally don't agree and certainly don't buy the argument that this has anything to do with competition or Duncan is the incumbent.

Ok if old mate Moss is being signed as Merrick dont want Duncan as No1 as he dont rate him or whatever negative view Merrick may have on Duncan then it aint a signing that says one is no 1 and the other no 2

If Eugene arrived then i would say we had signed him as No 1 or if we signed Vukoshit we had signed a No 1

Moss on the other hand aint a certain no 1. To me the battle is on and both candidates are just as much in the mix for the gigI

It like Bert Merrick has decided to bring someone of equalish ability for Duncan to compete for the role

Smart move getting both the keepers on their toes

[white city]

It like Bert Merrick has decided to bring someone of equalish ability for Duncan to compete for the role

Smart move getting both the keepers on their toes[/QUOTE]

Member i agree with you here, not only is he competition for Duncan he is also a professional with many years experience which is the influence we need in our club strong professional characters who know what it means to work hard to achieve your results.

first class signing as Merrick described a first class character. if these are the type of professionals we will be signing then there is already an improvement. good job Merrick!

[borat]

Ok if old mate Moss is being signed as Merrick dont want Duncan as No1 as he dont rate him or whatever negative view Merrick may have on Duncan then it aint a signing that says one is no 1 and the other no 2

If Eugene arrived then i would say we had signed him as No 1 or if we signed Vukoshit we had signed a No 1

Moss on the other hand aint a certain no 1. To me the battle is on and both candidates are just as much in the mix for the gigI

It like Bert Merrick has decided to bring someone of equalish ability for Duncan to compete for the role

Smart move getting both the keepers on their toes

For any other coach I would agree. Not for Merrick. You can put your house on Moss starting in goal.

Moss has no reason to move and risk his NZ team spot otherwise.

[Mark325]

For any other coach I would agree. Not for Merrick. You can put your house on Moss starting in goal.

Moss has no reason to move and risk his NZ team spot otherwise.

We don't know though if big mate at Phoenix let Moss know he had no intentions of him being a first team player, so Moss decided to come here with a coach he knows and with a chance at some first team football again

[parksey]

Gotta love the foz... complain for years about our goal keeping ranks, we finally have two good, starting goal keepers on our books and there are people unhappy about it because the keeper who was a part of our leaky defence might struggle to get a 1st team run.

Yeah this.

[parksey]

I would have signed Arcaba. He provides good competition without wasting salary cap $$$ on a bench warmer (be it Duncan or Moss). Only the clubs in the ACL need 2 out right #1's imo.

In all likelihood we are spending a lot more on Moss than Kennedy in the salary cap, without any of the loyalty allowance. That's less to spend in the midfield/CB where we need it most.

In saying that

Its likely Ernie just doesn't rate Duncan. He may have seen weaknesses and targeted him in the past, and figures it's worth spending the money there. So has gone out and signed another #1. And as new manager he has every right and makes sense to go with a keeper he trusts.

I personally don't agree and certainly don't buy the argument that this has anything to do with competition or Duncan is the incumbent.

Yeah we should have re-signed Arcaba, the man who's pushing 30, has played only one game in the league and when he did he nearly conceded every time he had the ball at his feet.

Good way to get the new era off and running.

[MFKS]

Yeah we should have re-signed Arcaba, the man who's pushing 30, has played only one game in the league and when he did he nearly conceded every time he had the ball at his feet.

Good way to get the new era off and running.

Do you actually watch the games

He played v Gypos where he seemed to think he had all day with the ball but luckily didn't get punished for it

He then played against Roar when Hoffman got sent. Bloke was easily our best player that night and showed he had the ability to play at this level.

So what exactly what games do you watch??

[parksey]

Do you actually watch the games

He played v Gypos where he seemed to think he had all day with the ball but luckily didn't get punished for it

He then played against Roar when Hoffman got sent. Bloke was easily our best player that night and showed he had the ability to play at this level.

So what exactly what games do you watch??

Alright, sorry.

He's played two games, and should have been anywhere near the team sheet after the first.

[Frodo]

Arcaba isn't HAL standard. He knows it as well.

Moss is exactly what we need. Will start until Duncan improves his weaknesses and takes the next step. Duncan will be better for it and so will we as a club.