Playing devil's advocate here...notwithstanding the fact that we all know Rudes is a couple of sandwiches short of a pic nic, how could the PFA intervene and allow a player to leave for free simply because his relationship with the coach has 'soured'?
Didn't WU ask for a transfer fee?
Don't get me wrong, Rudan is a tosser but this worries me a bit
My bad I forgot we only recently enabled club to club player loans and not transfer fees...
Re PFA, then WU were iditiots for isolating him and giving the PFA a chance to swoop in. Or maybe they were happy to let go of him as his wages would be fairly high
Brisbane Roar midfielder Stefan Mauk is set to join new A-League club Macarthur FC next season, despite having nearly three years left on his Roar contract. Robbie Fowler is unlikely to stand in the way of the 24-year-old, who also has heavy interest from Western United.
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 5, 2020
[SBS]
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/macarthur-make-move-on-mauk-for-next-season
JIngham to leave the Roar for an Asian deal?
Brisbane Roar winger Jai Ingham is on the move again, with the New Zealander to join an unnamed Indonesia Liga 1 club. The 26-year-old’s Roar deal - which had 18 months to run - has been mutually terminated after the an official approach was made over the weekend.
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 6, 2020
[SBS]
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ingham-roars-off-to-indonesia-after-securing-brisbane-exit
Javier Cabrera gone from City?
https://twitter.com/union_al_dia/status/1214322486134882306?s=19
Guess they are in for Rojas then.
Twitter is abuzz with Rojas sightings in Melbourne. If it's City he's going to, I can't wait to see all the butthurt Victory fans cry snake, just like they did with Barbarouses.
Of course, the Victory *did* produce those two talents from grassroots, so they have every right to be aggrieved with the news! /s
Brandon O’Neill is set to depart Sydney FC, with a move to Pohang Steelers likely to be concluded in the coming days. The Sky Blues are close to agreeing a fee of around $375,000, with O’Neill agreeing personal terms on a one year deal. (SBS)
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 9, 2020
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/pohang-steelers-poised-to-seal-o-neill-deal
Perth Glory are in the market for a possible replacement for veteran defender Dino Djulbic, sidelined with an ankle injury, this month. Meanwhile, scans have revelaed that Gregory Wuthrich is ok, after going off clutching his knee against Central Coast.
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 8, 2020
Danish club AGF Aarhus remain determined to land Keanu Baccus during the January transfer window, despite Western Sydney slapping a $1 million asking price on the midfielder. AGF however believe $400,000 is more realistic, and Baccus is said to be keen to play in Europe.
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 7, 2020
[SBS]
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/wanderers-slap-1-million-price-tag-on-want-away-baccus
Melbourne City FC can confirm forward Javier Cabrera has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
— Melbourne City FC ?️ (@MelbourneCity) January 12, 2020
The Club would like to thank Javier for his contribution and wishes him the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/Xl38jP8jsN
C'mon down Marco ...
Good areas from the A-League account.
Surely this paves the way for Rojas on a multi-year, big(gish) $$$ contract? Guess we'll wait and see for a confirmation.
He can be then work towards becoming the big fish in the pond once more. Still a bit disappointing he couldn't kick on in Europe, but them's the breaks...
Yes I can't help but feel Marco will do really well in the A-League once again.
I think most of us had really high hopes for him and that's why we've been so disappointed with his European performances.
Maybe this is just his level, maybe he was unlucky not to find the right place for him to flourish over in Europe.
Matt Ridenton has been granted a week's leave of absence to pursue an opportunity overseas #MadeOfNewcastle
— NEWCASTLE JETS FC ✈️ (@NewcastleJetsFC) January 13, 2020
Details ➡️ https://t.co/TvEj0RkEmW pic.twitter.com/ULXpDhcT8k
Today we say farewell and good luck to midfield star Brandon O'Neill as he agrees to an overseas move for an undisclosed fee ?
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) January 13, 2020
? - https://t.co/ZyqWZzrzwl#SydneyIsSkyBlue #WeAreChampions #ThanksBranners pic.twitter.com/1Txe3Gwwqs
Pohang Steelers have officially signed Sydney FC midfielder, Brandon O’Neill, on a 2-year contract. #kleague pic.twitter.com/gVsQFktwcl
— Viva La K-League (@kleagueno1) January 13, 2020
Thank you, Daniel. Wishing you all the best for the future! #AUFChttps://t.co/1yA0oP5qpB
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) January 13, 2020
George Timotheou to sign for Western United, with Berni Ibini to sign for Esteghal.#AussiesAbroad #ALeague
— Daily Oz Football (@DailyOzFootball) January 13, 2020
Wonder where Marguš is off too. He is away with the Olyroos, so can't really be an IR for Moss.
Congratulations to @mfcbulls and @SKrslovic for finally snaring their first signing. Tommy Oar earlier this evening agreed to terms and put pen to paper for the expansion club. @FOXFOOTBALL @dailytelegraph @TheWorldGame
— Soccer Stoppage Time (@SocStoppageTime) January 10, 2020
Further to our previous post, the @CCMariners were able to avoid a second raid for one of their players by the @mfcbulls and @SKrslovic for Lewis Miller. @FOXFOOTBALL @TheWorldGame @dailytelegraph
— Soccer Stoppage Time (@SocStoppageTime) January 10, 2020
Would a NZ born player, with a NZ passport, but say an Australian parent, be considered an Australian player if signing for an Australian A-League club, or would they be classed as a Visa player? (for simplicity, assume no declaration of player allegiance to either country)
If having an Australian parent qualifies as Australian, would that also apply for grandparents (per FIFA eligibility)
Would a NZ born player, with a NZ passport, but say an Australian parent, be considered an Australian player if signing for an Australian A-League club, or would they be classed as a Visa player? (for simplicity, assume no declaration of player allegiance to either country)
If having an Australian parent qualifies as Australian, would that also apply for grandparents (per FIFA eligibility)
I remember hearing stories that Cristiano Ronaldo had an Australian grandparent and technically could've been a Socceroo if he so chose.
Also, when there were rumors that Samaras could've come to the league, people went digging and found an Aussie grandparent of his, which would've qualified him as a local too
Would a NZ born player, with a NZ passport, but say an Australian parent, be considered an Australian player if signing for an Australian A-League club, or would they be classed as a Visa player? (for simplicity, assume no declaration of player allegiance to either country)
If having an Australian parent qualifies as Australian, would that also apply for grandparents (per FIFA eligibility)
They'd have to claim the Australian citizenship they are entitled to (assuming they have an Australian citizen parent).
EXTENDED!
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) January 13, 2020
Good news Mariners fans, Lewis Miller is committed to the Coast! ?? #CCMFC
Read ?? https://t.co/MJYHyABNXZ pic.twitter.com/ECzuaSwcvi
19-year-old Central Coast winger Sam Silvera appears to be on trial at American club Los Angeles FC
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 13, 2020
[? @LAFCAus] pic.twitter.com/MB3cw11hZm
FULL OFF-CONTRACT LIST
ADELAIDE UNITED
George Blackwood , Mirko Boland [V], Yongbin Chen [V], Benjamin Halloran, Michael Jakobsen [V], Nathan Konstandopoulos, Vince Lia, Michael Marrone, Kristian Opseth [V], Ryan Strain
BRISBANE ROAR
Daniel Bowles, Corey Brown, 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, 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, Markel Susaeta [V], Lachlan Wales
MELBOURNE VICTORY
Matthew Acton, Kenny Athiu, Jay Barnett, 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], Vince Lia, James Meredith, Tomislav Mrcela, Juande [V], Jacob Tratt, Tando Velaphi, 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 PHOENIXDavid 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
Alessandro Diamanti [V], Andrew Durante, Luke Duzel, Ersan Gulum, Thiel Iradukunda, Dario Jertec [V], Filip Kurto [V], Scott McDonald, Jerry Skotadis, Valentino Yuel
[Updated: 22/01]
#RedmayneRemains ?
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) January 14, 2020
We've re-signed @redders_20 on a new two-year deal!
? - https://t.co/2dXBD0YKpm#SydneyIsSkyBlue #WeAreChampions pic.twitter.com/cSPVUfvXqH
SST report that Corey Brown has been released from MV with immediate effect
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1216896726595825664
SST report that Corey Brown has been released from MV with immediate effect
https://twitter.com/SocStoppageTime/status/1216896726595825664
Making room for Rojas
BREAKING: Tony Sage has revealed that Perth Glory will be announcing two new signings and an Asian Champions League shirt sponsor this week! One of the players is an A-League and the other is outside of the league.https://t.co/AMYew3js8H pic.twitter.com/DizPRDi4cW
— The Glory Post (@TheGloryPost) January 14, 2020
My money is on Daniel Margus for the A-League player, with Corey Brown a close second.
Carlos salvuchua in charge for rest of season now Kurz axed. Rojas due for medical on Thursday....
— Michael Lynch (@micklynch57) January 14, 2020
Adelaide United is delighted to announce Michael Marrone has signed a one-year contract extension with the Club.
Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that Tommy Oar has reached an agreement with Macarthur FC for the 2020/21 A-League season, and will move upon completion of the current season
Word I hear is that Ridenton is trialling at Reading.
Corey Brown returning to @brisbaneroar after termination of his @gomvfc contract #ALeague https://t.co/e8ioPoG6iE
— Marco Monteverde (@marcothejourno) January 15, 2020
Perth Glory are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Australian goalkeeper Daniel Margush, who was on Sunday released by Adelaide United. (West Australian)https://t.co/wN3ZnZoG4N
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 14, 2020
Adelaide United attacking midfielder James Troisi is reportedly close to securing a move away from the club during the current A-League transfer window.
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 14, 2020
[Advertiser]
TheWalker has linked him with a Victory return, tho dunno if its a joke or a genuine rumour
Can anyone verify the Romain Alessandrini links with Melbourne City??
— A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) January 14, 2020
Heck of a signing if there is any truth to that. Atm its just a couple people messaging ALH with info, probably from a random account that tweeted it.
Confirmed:
Brown > Roar
Cabrera > Club Atlético Unión
Chapman > Daejeon Hana Citizen
Cox > Wanderers
Dillon > Western
McDonald > Roar
Oar > Macarthur [20/21]
O’Neill > Pohang Steelers
Susaeta > City
Wilson > Phoenix
Released:
Marguš >
Meier >
Trials:
De Vries > Western
Ridenton > Reading
Silvera > LAFC
Rumours:
Armiento > CCM/City/Victory
JIngham > Indonesia [Stalled]
Inman >
Marguš > Glory
Mells >
O'Toole >
Rojas > Victory
Timotheou > Western
Troisi >
[Updated: 17/01]
Van der Saag inks a new deal ?
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) January 15, 2020
We've re-signed the youngster for a further two-years!
? - https://t.co/WlVUTB8ygx#SydneyIsSkyBlue #WeAreChampions pic.twitter.com/wIjo1mkMhc
#MVFC can confirm that Corey Brown has departed the club https://t.co/nh0tRFopFp #OurVictory pic.twitter.com/Wa7VIWRxrH
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) January 15, 2020
? We are proud to announce that goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has signed a two-year contract extension!
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) January 15, 2020
Read more here: https://t.co/gelhK3F4XW #WSW pic.twitter.com/SZ4t92C8MD
Not meaning to cut ya lunch RR:
Melbourne City have announced the signing of Spanish forward Markel Susaeta for the remainder of the 2019/20 A-League season. The 32-year-old has over 500 appearances for Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.
[@MelbourneCity]
Wanderers marquee striker Alex Meier shown the door https://t.co/3thp9GF1m7 via @smh
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) January 16, 2020
Not meaning to cut ya lunch RR:
Melbourne City have announced the signing of Spanish forward Markel Susaeta for the remainder of the 2019/20 A-League season. The 32-year-old has over 500 appearances for Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.
[@MelbourneCity]
never really impressed with gamba Osaka
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
That was quick - WSW sign Simon Cox
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Cox_(footballer,_born_1987)
That operation wouldn't have come cheap.
Does the fact that marquee players don't count towards the celery cap technically mean you can fire and recruit as many as you want if you have the money to do that?