Squads for New A-League Teams

Squads for New A-League Teams

what are peoples thoughts on the signings and the transfer rumours about the  new teams? Robbenator2008-10-29 20:05:58

[edit] Current squad (Gold Coast) Name and position No Joined in Former team Birth date Career A-League Matches Career A-League Goals Citizenship Goalkeepers Jess Vanstrattan 1 2009 Juventus 19 July 1982(1982-07-19) 0 0 Scott Higgins 20 2009 Adelaide United 9 June 1976(1976-06-09) 23 0 Defenders Kristian Rees TBA 2009 Adelaide City 6 January 1980(1980-01-06) 44 3 Midfielders Steve Fitzsimmons TBA 2009 Beenleigh FC 7 September 1976(1976-09-07) 12 0 Matthew Osman TBA 2009 Central Coast Mariners 29 June 1983(1983-06-29) 44 3 Zenon Caravella TBA 2009 FC Omniworld 17 March 1983(1983-03-17) 21 0 Forwards   simon_hampton2008-10-29 20:31:42

Kristian Rees is an interesting one as well, i thought he was a solid defender last year. Robbenator2008-10-29 21:55:33

Socceroos defender Jade North is expected to be announced as new A-League club North Queensland�s marquee signing.

The Newcastle Jets captain has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal which may see him complete his career in Australia after recently pursuing a European move.

Although the marquee player deal has not been confirmed by the club, North Queensland chairman Don Matheson did reveal that an announcement would be made some time this week.

Speaking to the Herald, Matheson said, �Jade�s always been on our radar � whether he would fill the marquee player (berth) is not something we�ve decide on or whether he�d fit in as a normal squad player.

�If I said it was him, it would take the guts out of the announcement, and if I said no, it would make us feel a little uncomfortable in regards to the marquee player that we are talking to.

�We�ve sent the contract down for the (marquee player) to sign. We would anticipate that will be back in the next few days and obviously once that�s done, that will be our first announcement

Speculation regarding players moving to North Queensland continues to grow as the new franchise looks to build a competitive squad.

Along with Jade North who will reportedly sign with the club this week, Sydney midfielder Robbie Middleby has already signed a deal whilst Perth defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley remains a key target.

Wayne Srhoj who recently returned to Australia after a stint playing in Romania, is believed to have committed to North Queensland although he penned a deal with Perth last month and current Leicester City goalkeeper Paul Henderson�s name has also been thrown around.

Jason Culina is also expected to agree terms with Gold Coast to become the inaugral marquee player, possibly Joel Porter as well and as we already have heard, supposedly Smeltz signed a three year contract after being promised the captaincy.

You can add Smeltz to GCU. Officially.