Michael McGlinchey (Weston FC | Australia)

Moved from Kiwi Players Overseas to Wellington Phoenix Discussion

WeeMac is now FreeMac

The timing does seem a touch suspicious. I guess we shouldn't care too much as it WAS a loophole that let him come here in the first place and led to all this. I just think it was a great pity he didn't get the chance to play against West Ham and Newcastle and all the other pre-season games hes missed. Now we need to get him on the field and match fit.

Just got asked at work how BIG was the brown paper bag slipped under CCM door by the FFA.  

About time.....i'll be very pleased to welcome Weemac

Still see the 6 in front of the back 4 as Roly, Riera, A-Rod, McGlinchey, Burns and Cunningham. That's our best 6 and I firmly believe we should play them. You don't sign quality players to be backups and sit on the bench (Roly)

Press release or it hasn't happened....

Auckland City sized I reckon. 

But we had a press release when it hadnt happened

I agree that this is our best team. For you is Fenton still a RB? If he isn't we will have Brockie, Boyd, Krishna and Fenton all competing for the bench.

He plays where he wants, Mike McGlinchey, he plays where he wants..

Could be slightly early? # premature weemac

Admittedly not a great one though...

Central Coast playing the "Well, we didn't want him anyway" card.

Why do you say that?

we seen how that worked out last time..

now i feel like an idiot.... after reading the last few posts

No inside knowledge......just been here before with the press release and expectation arbitration would go our way 

Merrick not ready to confirm McGlinchey is ours:

http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/merrick-nothing-final...

" While Merrick took heart from Moss's comments in terms of McGlinchey's availability, he said the issue wasn't finalised.

He said any move would have to ratified by the FFA and he didn't want to hypothesise about what might happen.

"I hope that's the way it works out," he said.

"If it works out, it will be really be good to have Michael." "

For me I like the idea of Roly and Fenton at FB with this in front of them

                         Riera

                  McG        AG

Krish/Brocks    Burns       Kenny

ABORT ABORT ABORT!!!

I think he may suffer from being dicked around last year and injured but now being a bit more versatile should see him with a spot on the bench. With what we have signed, he is definitely not a starter. You would think that the bench spots would be hotly contested with Boxall, Fenton, Lia, Brockie, Krishna, Boyd and Ridenton the more prominent ones (leaving Caira, Shermy, Rufer and Hicks to play ASBP).

With our record of injuries, I actually feel comfortable about the level of depth we have in our team. When you consider that Caira and Hicks are likely to occupy spots 20-21/23 and they got decent minutes last year, thats not too bad so there is a decent 2nd XI there.

I think we should have Fenton and Doyle competing for a place on opposite flanks and muscat filling in on the remaining side. I guess we could have rolly and muscat as our fullbacks though... We've gone from a lack of choices to an abundance of choices in fullback positions.

Hmmm,  maybe we need a new thread about who starts and who plays where.

Personally I'm no where near as convinced as others are by Doyle, Burns and Cunningham. I'd even like to see a bit more of Roly and Gorrin before I etch them into the starting lineup. 

Can't wait for the season to actually start though, the off season is dragging on endlessly and there is still a bit to go.

Ive been updating his Wiki page every couple of days for the last fortnight, and someone has been changing it back lol lets see how long he 'stays with the Nix' this time.

Have you not seen any games ??? Not sure about Gorrin starting? Really?

I've seen the games against Newcastle and West ham. Gorrin is looking very likely but he didn't dominate the opposition in those games. I think people are jumping to quite a few premature conclusions without much evidence and although in the case of Gorrin they are likely to be right, it's still too soon imo.

Still too soon to call him a starter? I think he and Riera absolutely monstered the West Ham midfield (remember he scored a cracking goal too) and the midfield was at least competitive against NUFC and you are still doubtful of him starting in the A League? Yes it is too soon to say he is the new Messiah, but what else does he need to do to be a starter in your eyes?

The only conclusion you need to jump to is whether he is better than Lia or Manny, or Hicks or Ridenton in a more forward midfield role in front of Riera

no brainer for me

I just want to see more of him before I ETCH him into the starting lineup. I don't actually think he monstered West Ham either, he competed well and had a couple of very good moments that came off, you shouldn't judge players like that. I think people are tending to be too definitive on certain players while while ruling others, who sound like they are in  very good form, out.

Wow! Seriously? How many of the Football United and pre-season games have you watched? 

I don't say the following to try and say I am better than you are at all, just to explain... 

I've seen: 

Football United Wellington live, and Auckland on TV.

Pre-season vs. Petone

Pre-season vs. NZ XI in Taupo

Pre-season at Weka Park.

And I have to say I am COMPLETELY convinced re. Alex Gorrin Rodriguez. I think he might even prove to be our best signing EVER. He has time and poise on the ball. He has vision. He has touch. He can create and he can finish.

I want to see more of Roly, and Cunningham still needs to perform consistently before I am a real fan, but I am excited and looking forward to seeign Kenny this season.

I am convinced by Doyle, and Burns.

When you sign an import they should be an automatic starter. Especially when that import is replacing your most significant player (Hernandez). Of course no-one knows how he will go over a full season. If we are talking about the team we want to see for round 1 then Gorrin has to be there behind the strikers. 

Cunningham also has to be on the team sheet for week one as well. He is a player with X-factor who can make something from nothing. 7 goals in 23 games last season (according to Wiki) is very good. We are going to need his goals this season.

He didn't dominate EPL opposition so I am not convinced he should be in the starting lineup.

Good to know your thoughts rjmiller.

Has WeeMac changed his name to Gorrin?

At least it's to do with football.

the thread header said 

McGlinchey - allegedly

so anything goes?! :)

Brilliant if he is actually staying. What a midfield we will have!

Makes you laugh - Who advised the ... the licence was going to be transferred to a new entity ... But ... / ... did not transfer said Licence.

Who got players to sign new contract acknowledgements ... Then had the players sign back ...   I don't think PFA fits the blanks.

Crying over a million dollars

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