Would be a fantastic signing.
Rest of A-League Transfer (Now with 99% RR - Love your work)
Pure rumour but I've been told that Glory are interested in Jonathan Urretaviscaya who was part of Uruguay's #WorldCup squad. 28-year-old attacker from CF Monterrey. #aleague
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 16, 2018
Bolt to have a 6 week trial with CCM?
Bolt to have a 6 week trial with CCM?
Dan Carter scouted him? Be interesting!!
Bums on seats - yep
Speed - YEP
Age - ok, pro'ly
Ability to play football - Youcannotbeserious
I'm more excited by the wireless headphones
CCM want 900k from the FFA to get the deal over the line (assuming he impresses on trial)
FFA called on to back Usain Bolt marquee move https://t.co/nv9SVPHQez #football #FFTOz #ALeague pic.twitter.com/gN9jMfzoQH
— ⚽️ FFT ?? (@FourFourTwoOz) July 16, 2018
Bolt simply isnt technically good enough, he will get found out very very quickly.
Bolt simply isnt technically good enough, he will get found out very very quickly.
Seriously tho, I would hate to be the person sorting out the contract. Bolt has a massive deal with Puma, you think they would be happy to see him playing in Umbro kits?
Bolt simply isnt technically good enough, he will get found out very very quickly.
Seriously tho, I would hate to be the person sorting out the contract. Bolt has a massive deal with Puma, you think they would be happy to see him playing in Umbro kits?
Was waiting for the Appiah comparison. Both are quick.
The notion of the FFA funding a below-standard player based on celebrity is interesting
I wonder if we could get Robbie Williams to play a few games for us?
How can we be so sure he's below standard? News
Would be a decent trainer and is a driven world class athlete. Be better than Jimmy Downey or Toto
Would be great for the marketers and lols tho... many heads would internally combust!
Would be great for the marketers and lols tho... many heads would internally combust!
Got a very good left foot according to Mariners chief exec. Hopefully not in spikes.
Would be an absolutely pathetic signing that would destroy any credibility the league thinks it has.
Would be an absolutely pathetic signing that would destroy any credibility the league thinks it has.
Though, would be fun to watch and with the amount of $$$ there would be a bit of pressure on playing him. Are CCM wanting to win another spoon?
Can we sign Rod Stewart?
As much as I'd like to see Bolt play out of curiosity, I really this scenario won't eventuate in the A-League.
As mentioned above, it's a lose-lose.
Happy to watch him play in Scandinavia or the MLS or something.
Can we sign Rod Stewart?
Can we sign Ian Botham? My DeLorean is set up for 1985 and ready to go
More seriously, they've had some success in the States converting sprinters to rugby sevens players, but outfield in football has a whole set of specialist skills.
I would have thought that with Bolt's well publicised love for football, he would have played whenever he got the chance, and he might well have all the basic skills. As a top class athlete, he would have had to choose his sport to concentrate on. I bet he's not a bad footballer.
Can we sign Rod Stewart?
Can we sign Ian Botham? My DeLorean is set up for 1985 and ready to go
More seriously, they've had some success in the States converting sprinters to rugby sevens players, but outfield in football has a whole set of specialist skills.
Botham wouldn't sign as we have too many turfs here - When he signed for Scodhorpe, turfs were just being introduced, when asked about them he famously said he preferred grass!
I would have thought that with Bolt's well publicised love for football, he would have played whenever he got the chance, and he might well have all the basic skills. As a top class athlete, he would have had to choose his sport to concentrate on. I bet he's not a bad footballer.
Good on Piney for chatting to Brockie this morning about this. Basically he said good on him for wanting to be a pro footballer, but if he wasn't a celebrity he wouldn't have been invited back for a second day of trials.
I would have thought that with Bolt's well publicised love for football, he would have played whenever he got the chance, and he might well have all the basic skills. As a top class athlete, he would have had to choose his sport to concentrate on. I bet he's not a bad footballer.
Good on Piney for chatting to Brockie this morning about this. Basically he said good on him for wanting to be a pro footballer, but if he wasn't a celebrity he wouldn't have been invited back for a second day of trials.
Yeh I just missed Piney's chat with Brockie. A good person to talk to, did he say he had done a training with Bolt?
I would have thought that with Bolt's well publicised love for football, he would have played whenever he got the chance, and he might well have all the basic skills. As a top class athlete, he would have had to choose his sport to concentrate on. I bet he's not a bad footballer.
Good on Piney for chatting to Brockie this morning about this. Basically he said good on him for wanting to be a pro footballer, but if he wasn't a celebrity he wouldn't have been invited back for a second day of trials.
Yeh I just missed Piney's chat with Brockie. A good person to talk to, did he say he had done a training with Bolt?
He did. Summed up here https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/105566812/jeremy-brockie-offers-perspective-on-usain-bolts-possible-aleague-trial
I expect Perth-native & former @PerthGloryFC captain Rostyn Griffiths to announce A-League return tomorrow. But @ Melb City NOT the Glory
— Ben Cameron (@BenCameron23) July 18, 2018
There might be some WA related #aleague signing news tomorrow, keep an eye out ?
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 18, 2018
Sounds like its a visa player but not the Uruguayan
Mabil's agent Buddy Farah declined to comment on the situation when contacted by FourFourTwo but it is understood the winger has options.
A-League clubs may be among those options including Mabil's former side Adelaide United.
I would have thought that with Bolt's well publicised love for football, he would have played whenever he got the chance, and he might well have all the basic skills. As a top class athlete, he would have had to choose his sport to concentrate on. I bet he's not a bad footballer.
I bet he would be found out in our National League. While he might have played whenever he had a chance over the years he simply hasnt been training 3-4 times a week since he was about 12, 11 months of the year like our National league players have. He might have some basic skills and technique but he wont have the levels required even for our lowly national league and speed isnt enough to rely on.
Sydney FC are trialling 26 year old Uruguayan winger Sebastian Gallegos https://t.co/Xka7Kad8Pd
— Dave (@DavidLewis31) July 18, 2018
I expect Perth-native & former @PerthGloryFC captain Rostyn Griffiths to announce A-League return tomorrow. But @ Melb City NOT the Glory
— Ben Cameron (@BenCameron23) July 18, 2018
Say hello to our latest signing, experienced midfielder, @rostyn8! #WelcomeRostyn
— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) July 19, 2018
Details ? https://t.co/1htXv8spzU pic.twitter.com/mO7yvNl21P
Hearing Stefan Nigro and Cameron McGilip will be released by Melbourne Victory. Christian Theoharous might also be leaving to pursue an overseas opportunity within the next 7 days.
— Football Central (@FootballCentAU) May 12, 2018
@FOXFOOTBALL are reporting Stefan Nigro has signed for @brisbaneroar
Also reporting a Mulvey inspired heated slobber knocker opening round match between Brisbane and @CCMariners
All unconfirmed stories to be confirmed in the coming days.https://t.co/wX4boJCeTd— The Roarcast (@TheRoarcast) July 11, 2018
Championship-winning defender Stefan Nigro has signed on at BRFC #RoarAsOne
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) July 19, 2018
? https://t.co/SMnroGVcKB pic.twitter.com/Lys8H4I9qk
We have agreed terms with German central defender Georg Niedermeier. Details: https://t.co/8tO3tJ872Z #HalloGeorg #MVFC pic.twitter.com/191vRQHB19
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) July 19, 2018
There might be some WA related #aleague signing news tomorrow, keep an eye out ?
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 18, 2018
Sounds like its a visa player but not the Uruguayan
There might be some WA related #aleague signing news tomorrow, keep an eye out ?
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 18, 2018
Sounds like its a visa player but not the Uruguayan
Bienvenido Juande!
— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) July 19, 2018
Another new recruit arrives...???? https://t.co/rEepFN0i9D@ALeague #OneGlory pic.twitter.com/IK6ASpeCWV
Japan great Keisuke Honda is back on the A-League radar, with Melbourne Victory hoping to bring the charismatic playmaker to AAMI Park on a multi-million dollar marquee deal.
Will he have to change his name to Hyundai to get the FFA's marquee fund tho?
Melbourne Victory are all but assured of securing the services of Japanese legend Keisuke Honda for at least next season, while the defending A-League champions have signed experienced German centre-back Georg Niedermeier.
Honda's agent and brother Hiroyuki Honda has been in talks with Victory and Football Federation Australia for some months, and The Age understands the only way the deal will break down is if there are complications with the terms of the multi-million dollar marquee contract.
Niedermeier hasn't played much in the last couple of years. Long term injury? If he's fit it's a great signing.
There might be some WA related #aleague signing news tomorrow, keep an eye out ?
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 18, 2018
Sounds like its a visa player but not the Uruguayan
Bienvenido Juande!
Another new recruit arrives...???? https://t.co/rEepFN0i9D@ALeague #OneGlory pic.twitter.com/IK6ASpeCWV— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) July 19, 2018
Nick Ansell spotted at Victory training, he was rumoured to be a replacement for Rhys Williams
Happy Friday, we have some news! Championship-winning defender Nick Ansell is back ? Details: https://t.co/fcRFEGMVCP #MVFC pic.twitter.com/yL7kpaUCJh
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) July 20, 2018
Adelaide to sign Mirko Boland? They posted this teaser on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adelaideunited/photos/a.... and someone matched it with his stats