Besart is Green and Black! ??#WelcomeBes #WUFC pic.twitter.com/Pxz2O5Dm6I
— Western United FC (@wufcofficial) September 28, 2019
Rest of A-League Transfer (Now with 99% RR - Love your work)
Anyone else reckon it's unusual how many central/wide attacking midfielders Melbourne City have brought in? They play a 4-2-3-1, with 4 out of 5 of their imports all operating in the line of the three attacking midfielders behind the centre forward. Quite interesting considering City also have two of the league's biggest teenage talents in Denis Genreau and Ramy Najjarine, who both play as a 10. Ridiculous depth in their midfield yet not so much in their defence.
Anyone else reckon it's unusual how many central/wide attacking midfielders Melbourne City have brought in? They play a 4-2-3-1, with 4 out of 5 of their imports all operating in the line of the three attacking midfielders behind the centre forward. Quite interesting considering City also have two of the league's biggest teenage talents in Denis Genreau and Ramy Najjarine, who both play as a 10. Ridiculous depth in their midfield yet not so much in their defence.
Perth Glory not lacking in defenders. Most all Popa's signings are either defenders or DM's. They going to be solid at the back again. Winning formula like last year?
We are pleased to announce striker @yeeengi7 has officially signed a scholarship contract with the Club. ? #AUFC
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) September 30, 2019
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Gertjan Verbeek says a defender and a midfielder remain top of Adelaide United’s shopping list ahead of the A-League season. He confirmed Adelaide’s remaining vacant visa spot would be filled by an import from its Chinese sister club Qingdao Red Lions
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) September 30, 2019
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Breaking: Fulham have confirmed that Riley Warland has departed the club to re-join Perth Glory on a permanent deal! The 17-year-old has spent nearly all of pre-season with the Glory after a year with the Chapmionship side. Welcome back Riley ? pic.twitter.com/UIGfNrgo0N
— The Glory Post (@TheGloryPost) September 30, 2019
The one and only @DinoDjulbic has signed on for more Glory!
— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) October 1, 2019
Full story here: https://t.co/fuJzSyyfkZ@ALeague #OneGlory pic.twitter.com/LFldTrrqAh
How old is he, 73?
Ahahaha my first thought as well!
How old is he, 73?
How old is he, 73?
Reads like he tore his ACL as opposed to doing a full rupture. Its a long off season for rehab, but still a tough injury to come back from.
Perth have signed some quality full backs so he won't need to be a starter straight away.
How old is he, 73?
Reads like he tore his ACL as opposed to doing a full rupture. Its a long off season for rehab, but still a tough injury to come back from.
Perth have signed some quality full backs so he won't need to be a starter straight away.
Riley's Return! ?
— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) October 2, 2019
Full article: https://t.co/07WRdQ1j6e#OneGlory pic.twitter.com/PmCI0c9pcS
Riley Warland signs a 2 year scholarship deal after leaving Fulham
Adelaide coach Verbeek also confirmed that a Chinese defender from sister club Qingdao Red Lions, will be brought in.
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) October 4, 2019
“It’s a central defender but I don’t know his name yet,” added Verbeek. https://t.co/BmiK6JwsXT
“It’s a central defender but I don’t know his name yet,” added Verbeek. “He’s playing in the third league and I’m curious to see what the level is compared with the A-League.
That kind of deal makes a mockery of this league.
#AnnounceTroisi? - Announced ⤵️
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) October 5, 2019
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Sam Silvera has signed a senior @ALeague contract with the Mariners until 2022. #CCMFC
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 7, 2019
Read ?? https://t.co/PrCn1wBNsd
CCM have handed a senior deal to Sam Silvera after impressing on his scholarship deal in pre-season.
We finally have an answer regarding the hold up with Ziegler's Aussie passport.
The 29-year-old defender is yet to receive his Australian passport, requiring documents from Germany that will permit him becoming a dual national.
Ziegler is eligible for Australian citizenship through his Australian-born father and will put his hand up for selection for the Socceroos once he becomes an Australian. However, there is no saying when that will be as he is yet to receive the green light from the German government.
"I think my dad would be very proud of me [to play for the Socceroos], it will be an amazing thing for him as well," he said. "The problem was now at the moment in Germany it’s not possible to have two passports, you need to have a certain document you need to get it from Germany to say you're able to have a second passport. If you don’t have this document you can’t have two passports at the same time. I have to wait for this document from Germany."
Young defender Lewis Miller has signed a Scholarship deal with the club. #CCMFC
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 14, 2019
Read ?? https://t.co/VEHtbC6OM8 pic.twitter.com/fuBZC2zXVd
Current A-League Squads:
[V] - Visa (max 5)
[u21] - Under 21 (min 3)
[GK] - Goal Keeper (min 2)
Scholarships (max 9)
ADELAIDE UNITED - Squad 20/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 3/3 | [GK] 3/2 | Scholarship 5/9
George Blackwood, Mirko Boland [V], Lachlan Brook [u21], Yongbin Chen [u21][V], Jordan Elsey, Ben Halloran, Paul Izzo [GK], Michael Jakobsen [V], Ryan Kitto, Nathan Konstandopoulos, Vince Lia, Daniel Marguš [GK], Michaël Maria [V], Michael Marrone, Riley McGree, Nikola Mileusnic, Kristian Opseth [V], Isaac Richards [GK][u21], Ryan Strain, James Troisi
Scholarships: Carlo Armiento, Louis D’Arrigo, Pacifique Niyongabire, Al Hassan Toure, Kusini Yegi
BRISBANE ROAR - Squad 21/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 3/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 4/9
Rahmat Akbari [u21], Tom Aldred [V], Aaron Amadi-Holloway [V], Daniel Bowles, Max Crocombe [GK], Macaulay Gillesphey [V], Jack Hingert, Jai Ingham, Brad Inman, Stefan Mauk, Jake McGing, George Mells, Scott Neville, Roy O'Donovan [V], Aiden O'Neill [u21], Connor O'Toole, Jay O’Shea [V], Jacob Pepper, Aaron Reardon [u21], Dylan Wenzel-Halls, Jamie Young [GK]
Scholarships: Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Macklin Freke, Izaack Powell, Kai Trewin
CENTRAL COAST MARINERS - Squad 20/23 | [V] 4/5 | [u21] 5/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 3/9
Mark Birighitti [GK], Jack Clisby, Daniel De Silva, Milan Đurić [V], Dylan Fox, Giancarlo Gallifuoco, Ziggy Gordon [V], Kim Eun-sun [V], Abraham Majok [u21], Michael McGlinchey [V], Jacob Melling, Jordan Murray, Tommy Oar, Adam Pearce [GK], Kye Rowles [u21], Mario Shabow [u21], Samuel Silvera [u21], Matt Simon, Gianni Stensness [u21], Ruon Tongyik
Scholarships: Liam Miller, Joshua Nisbet, John Roberts
MELBOURNE CITY - Squad 20/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 4/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 6/9
Nathaniel Atkinson [u21], Florin Berenguer [V], Dean Bouzanis [GK], Josh Brillante, Javier Cabrera [V], Harrison Delbridge, Scott Galloway, Denis Genreau [u21], Tom Glover [GK], Curtis Good, Rostyn Griffiths, Scott Jamieson, Adrián Luna [V], Jamie Maclaren, Connor Metcalfe, Moudi Najjar [u21], Ramy Najjarine [u21], Craig Noone [V], Lachie Wales, Richard Windbichler [V]
Scholarships: Idrus Abdulahi, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Yaya Dukuly, Joe Gauci [GK], Gianluca Iannucci, Kerrin Stokes
MELBOURNE VICTORY - Squad 20/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 3/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 4/9
Matt Acton [GK], Kenny Athiu, Migjen Basha [V], Corey Brown, Leigh Broxham, Ben Carrigan [u21], Thomas Deng, Kristijan Dobras [V], James Donachie, Tim Hoogland [V], Josh Hope [u21], Elvis Kamsoba, Robbie Kruse, Anthony Lesiotis [u21], Andrew Nabbout, Jakob Poulsen [V], Storm Roux, Lawrence Thomas [GK], Ola Toivonen [V], Adam Traore
Scholarships: Jay Barnett, Birkan Kirdar, Brandon Lauton, Matthew Sutton [GK]
NEWCASTLE JETS - Squad 20/23 | [V] 4/5 | [u21] 5/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 3/9
Abdiel Arroyo [V], Nigel Boogaard, Bobby Burns [V][u21], Nick Fitzgerald, Jason Hoffman, Wes Hoolahan [V], Lewis Italiano [GK], Lachlan Jackson, Ben Kantarovski, John Koutroumbis [u21], Patrick Langlois [u21], Matthew Millar, Glen Moss [GK], Dimitri Petratos, Kosta Petratos [u21], Matthew Ridenton [V], Kaine Sheppard, Angus Thurgate [u21], Nikolai Topor-Stanley, Steven Ugarkovic
Scholarships: Noah James, Maki Petratos, Jack Simmons
PERTH GLORY - Squad 22/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 3/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 1/9
Jake Brimmer [u21], Diego Castro [V], Joel Chianese, Nicholas D'Agostino [u21], Dino Djulbic, Bruno Fornaroli [V], Ivan Franjic, Alex Grant, Chris Harold, Chris Ikonomidis, Dane Ingham [u21], Juande [V], Neil Kilkenny, Kim Soo-Beom [V], Osama Malik, James Meredith, Tomislav Mrcela, Liam Reddy [GK], Jacob Tratt, Tando Velaphi [GK], Brandon Wilson, Gregory Wuthrich [V]
Scholarships: Riley Warland
SYDNEY FC - Squad 23/23 | [V] 4/5 | [u21] 6/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 0/9
Kosta Barbarouses [V], Alex Baumjohann [V], Luke Brattan, Trent Buhagiar [u21], Anthony Caceres, Patrick Flottmann, Rhyan Grant, Tom Heward-Belle [GK], Luke Ivanovic [u21], Joel King [u21], Adam Le Fondre [V], Ryan McGowan, Milos Ninkovic [V], Brandon O’Neill, Andrew Redmayne [GK], Paulo Retre, Ryan Teague [u21*], Marco Tilio [u21*], Harry Van Der Saag [u21*], Benjamin Warland, Alex Wilkinson, Michael Zullo, Chris Zuvela.
Scholarships:
* Rumoured to be on Senior deals, Sydney won't say what type they are on.
WELLINGTON PHOENIX - Squad 21/23 | [V] 5/5 | [u21] 8/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 0/9
David Ball [V], Liberato Cacace [u21], Ulises Dávila [V], Luke DeVere, Cameron Devlin [u21], Callan Elliot [u21], Louis Fenton, Gary Hooper [V], Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi, Stefan Marinovic [GK], Liam McGing [u21], Callum McCowatt [u21], Tim Payne, Reno Piscopo [u21], Alex Rufer, Oliver Sail [GK], Walter Scott [u21], Jaushua Sotirio, Matti Steinmann [V], Steven Taylor [V], Ben Waine [u21]
Scholarships:
WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS - Squad 20/23 | [V] 5*/5 | [u21] 4/3 | [GK] 3/2 | Scholarship 6/9
Keanu Baccus [u21], Kosta Grozos [u21], Mathieu Cordier [u21], Mitchell Duke, Tarek Elrich, Daniel Georgievski, Vedran Janjetovic [GK], Matthew Jurman, Bruce Kamau, Daniel Lopar [GK][V], Radoslaw Majewski [V], Dylan McGowan, Alexander Meier [V], Tass Mourdoukoutas [u21], Nicolai Müller [IR][[V], Danijel Nizic [GK], Jordan O’Doherty, Pirmin Schwegler [V], Nick Sullivan, Kwame Yeboah, Patrick Ziegler [V*]
Scholarships: Mohamed Adam, Fabian Monge, Noah Pagden, Tate Russell, Nick Suman [GK], Daniel Wilmering
* Patrick Ziegler is applying for Australia Citizenship
WESTERN UNITED - Squad 22/23 | [V] 4/5 | [u21] 5/3 | [GK] 2/2 | Scholarship 2/9
Kwabena Appaih-Kubi [IR], Jonathan Aspropotamitis, Besart Berisha, Max Burgess, Aaron Calver, Joshua Cavallo [u21], Connor Chapman, James Delianov [GK][u21], Alessandro Diamanti [V], Andrew Durante, Ersan Gülüm, Brendan Hamill, Dario Jertec [V], Panagiotis Kone [V], Filip Kurto [GK][V], Scott McDonald, Connor Pain, Sebastian Pasquali [u21], Dylan Pierias [u21], Josh Risdon, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos [u21], Ivan Vujica, Valentino Yuel
Scholarships: Luke Duzel, Thiel Iradukunda
[Updated: 18/10/19]
So 6 of of the 11 teams (incl Nix) still have a visa spot to fill.
Make that 7 teams, if Patrick Ziegler gets his Aussie citizenship.
We've signed talented young attacker John Roberts ahead of tonight's deadline. #CCMFC
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 15, 2019
Read ?? https://t.co/rBy4SREiEm pic.twitter.com/WeXKiSesGc
#AUFC can provide the following update to its senior playing squad.
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) October 15, 2019
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Adelaide United provides the following update to its playing squad for the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season.
The Club can confirm it has added Chinese footballer, Yongbin Chen, to its playing squad for the current Hyundai A-League season.
The 20-year-old offensive midfielder joins the Reds from Qingdao Red Lions and will arrive in Australia shortly subject to his visa clearance.
Son of Johnny Chen our former player?
WSW sign an IR for Majewski
We are today proud to announce the signing of Nicolai Muller from @Eintracht ?
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) October 16, 2019
Find out more here: https://t.co/mw11RgJYJC #WSW pic.twitter.com/wR3WbSC1T8
New Adelaide signing seems to come with a few question marks...
Can't link an image, but the rumour is that he's signed from Qingdao's amateur side and has never trained in a professional environment before. Joined the club at the start of October, too
Here’s more details on the player we signed...
— AUFC (@AUFCForum) October 16, 2019
(Posted in Red Army AUFC FB Group)
File this one away for 3 years time
Schalke 04's Guido Burgstaller says he fancies a move to Australia before the end of his career. #S04 #Bundesliga #ALeague
— Bulinews (@bulinewsdotcom) October 16, 2019
Full story ? https://t.co/AIDZEQrTUq.
We’ve locked in young gun @RamyNajjarine until the end of the 2021/22 season! ??
— Melbourne City FC ?️ (@MelbourneCity) October 17, 2019
"I've got a very close relationship with my Pop, he's been driving me to and from training. So there have been a lot of 4:30am wake-ups on his behalf and I wouldn't be here without him" ❤️?
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) October 18, 2019
We are proud to announce the promotion of Noah Pagden: https://t.co/RuO8iuqn7i #WSW pic.twitter.com/EFwSmBtyFc
Good news for Adelaide United fans. Star striker Al Hassan Toure has signed a senior contract which kicks in next season, so he could be at the Reds for another three years. Scholarship contract now. ??
— Val Migliaccio (@Val61) October 23, 2019
CCM reportedly are on the verge of signing ex Jets striker, Jair,
Also, the FFA is wanting to ban visa Keepers being signed
It has prompted discussion between FFA and the operators of the A-League to change regulations of the visa-player rule to allow for more opportunities for Australian goalkeepers to develop.
It was suggested the current quota of five visa players at each club be reserved for outfield players, requiring all goalkeepers in the A-League to carry an Australian passport. However, according to FFA sources, that proposal was quickly rejected by the A-League. The Herald sought comment from A-League chief Greg O'Rourke on Monday.
CCM reportedly are on the verge of signing ex Jets striker, Jair,
Also, the FFA is wanting to ban visa Keepers being signed
It has prompted discussion between FFA and the operators of the A-League to change regulations of the visa-player rule to allow for more opportunities for Australian goalkeepers to develop.
It was suggested the current quota of five visa players at each club be reserved for outfield players, requiring all goalkeepers in the A-League to carry an Australian passport. However, according to FFA sources, that proposal was quickly rejected by the A-League. The Herald sought comment from A-League chief Greg O'Rourke on Monday.
too bad the FFA will have not control over the a-league in a very short time then huh?
We've signed goalkeeper Brendan White as an injury replacement player for Matthew Acton. Details: https://t.co/5qXdK0BMgu #MVFC #OurVictory pic.twitter.com/XpSP5NY8PE
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) October 31, 2019
CCM reportedly are on the verge of signing ex Jets striker, Jair,
Also, the FFA is wanting to ban visa Keepers being signed
It has prompted discussion between FFA and the operators of the A-League to change regulations of the visa-player rule to allow for more opportunities for Australian goalkeepers to develop.
It was suggested the current quota of five visa players at each club be reserved for outfield players, requiring all goalkeepers in the A-League to carry an Australian passport. However, according to FFA sources, that proposal was quickly rejected by the A-League. The Herald sought comment from A-League chief Greg O'Rourke on Monday.
Izz he re-signed? You bet he Izzo! #AUFC #MoreThanFootballhttps://t.co/UaKAssvTtp
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) November 1, 2019
Two more years of Ryan Kitto ?? #MoreThanFootballhttps://t.co/1PWs9WemPJ
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) October 31, 2019
An unnamed Australian club want to sign Suwon Samsung striker Dejan Damjanovic this winter. (Sports Chosun) #kleague
— Korea Football News (@KORFootballNews) November 14, 2019
Same agent as a former team mate at CCM ...
CCM reportedly are on the verge of signing ex Jets striker, Jair,
Mariners closing in on signing Jets flop https://t.co/PHCdRDvLpI #football #FTBL #ALeague pic.twitter.com/s1oPwX8ISr
— FTBL (@FTBLcomau) November 17, 2019
??#WelcomeJair??
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) November 18, 2019
We have signed experienced Brazilian forward Jair for the @ALeague 2019/20 season. #CCMFC
Read ??https://t.co/0lnYMQsP6c pic.twitter.com/ckp3QhikTk
We have today confirmed the departure of @danijelnizic: https://t.co/EDJYPcpyjH #WSW pic.twitter.com/tX9QJw91tb
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) November 26, 2019
FULL OFF-CONTRACT LIST
ADELAIDE UNITED
Carlo Armiento, George Blackwood , Mirko Boland [V], Yongbin Chen [V], Benjamin Halloran, Michael Jakobsen [V], Nathan Konstandopoulos, Vince Lia, Daniel Margush, Michael Marrone, Kristian Opseth [V], Ryan Strain
BRISBANE ROAR
Daniel Bowles, Jack Hingert, Jacob Pepper, Izaack Powell, Aaron Reardon, Kai Trewin, Jamie Young
CENTRAL COAST
Mark Birighitti, Jair [V], Milan Duric [V], Dylan Fox, Ziggy Gordon [V], Eun-sun Kim [V], Abraham Majok, Michael McGlinchey [V], Jacob Melling, Lewis Miller, Joshua Nisbet, Tommy Oar, John Roberts, Mario Shabow, Matthew Simon, Gianni Stensness
MELBOURNE CITY
Nathaniel Atkinson, Florin Berenguer [V], Dean Bouzanis, Stefan Colakovski, Harrison Delbridge, Joe Gauci, Denis Genreau, Rostyn Griffiths, Gianluca Iannucci, Lachlan Wales
MELBOURNE VICTORY
Matthew Acton, Kenny Athiu, Jay Barnett, Corey Brown, Benjamin Carrigan, Thomas Deng, Kristijan Dobras [V], James Donachie, Tim Hoogland [V], Joshua Hope, Elvis Kamsoba, Birkan Kirdar, Anthony Lesiotis, Andrew Nabbout, Jakob Poulsen [V], Storm Roux, Matthew Sutton, Lawrence Thomas, Ola Toivonen [V], Adama Traore
NEWCASTLE JETS
Nigel Boogaard, Jason Hoffman, Wesley Hoolahan [V], Lewis Italiano, Noah James, Ben Kantarovski, Patrick Langlois, Glen Moss, Kosta Petratos, Yerasimakis Petratos, Matthew Ridenton [V], Kaine Sheppard
PERTH GLORY
Joel Chianese, Dino Djulbic, Ivan Franjic, Alexander Grant, Chris Harold, Soobeom Kim [V], James Meredith, Tomislav Mrcela, Juande [V], Jacob Tratt, Tando Velaphi, Brandon Wilson, Gregory Wuthrich [V]
SYDNEY FC
Luke Brattan, Trent Buhagiar, Thomas Heward-Belle, Luke Ivanovic, Joel King, Adam Le Fondre [V], Milos Ninkovic [V], Andrew Redmayne, Paulo Retre, Ryan Teague, Marco Tilio, Harry Van Der Saag, Alexander Wilkinson, Michael Zullo
WELLINGTON PHOENIX
David Ball [V]*, Liberato Cacace*, Ulises Davila [V]*, Luke De Vere, Cameron Devlin, Callan Elliot, Louis Fenton*, Gary Hooper [V], Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi, Stefan Marinovic*, Callum McCowatt, Liam McGing, Timothy Payne, Reno Piscopo*, Alex Rufer, Oliver Sail*, Walter Scott, Jaushua Sotirio, Matti Steinmann [V], Steven Taylor [V], Benjamin Waine*
* Have contracts extensions that can be triggered
WESTERN SYDNEY
Mathieu Cordier, Mitchell Duke, Tarek Elrich, Matthew Jurman, Bruce Kamau, Daniel Lopar [V], Radoslaw Majewski [V], Alexander Meier [V], Tass Mourdoukoutas, Tate Russell, Pirmin Schwegler [V], Nicholas Sullivan, Nicholas Suman
WESTERN UNITED
Connor Chapman, Alessandro Diamanti [V], Andrew Durante, Luke Duzel, Ersan Gulum, Thiel Iradukunda, Dario Jertec [V], Filip Kurto [V], Scott McDonald, Jerry Skotadis, Valentino Yuel
[Updated: 18/12]
.@alexwilkinson84 signs on ? We've re-signed our Captain for a further year!
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) November 28, 2019
? - https://t.co/upSYDCt5qo#SydneyIsSkyBlue #WeAreChampions pic.twitter.com/tQxwpKqCrH