Hopefully Darije & Rado know some good agents and they can bring us some quality options who are preferably single and not afraid of earthquakes.
Only if these "quality options" are here to stay long-term.
We're all sick and tired of the "one night season stand" thing.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
If people took FM seriously then every team in the world would be full of US based players because the researchers there grossly inflate anyone who even looks at a football in the States.
Hopefully Darije & Rado know some good agents and they can bring us some quality options who are preferably single and not afraid of earthquakes.
We should use what the Children of God cult used to call "flirty fishing". Some lasses (or pretty lads?) should make sure our imports have incentive to stay.
It os not the quality of any import that we get that worries me tbh. It is quality across rest of the squad that concerns me.
They will find adequate imports.
Hopefully Darije & Rado know some good agents and they can bring us some quality options who are preferably single and not afraid of earthquakes.
We should use what the Children of God cult used to call "flirty fishing". Some lasses (or pretty lads?) should make sure our imports have incentive to stay.
Wellington was once NZ's 'trannie central'.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
A 100 days until the new season begins,plenty of time to hopefully sort out this mess!
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
It os not the quality of any import that we get that worries me tbh. It is quality across rest of the squad that concerns me.
They will find adequate imports.
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
It os not the quality of any import that we get that worries me tbh. It is quality across rest of the squad that concerns me.
They will find adequate imports.
It os not the quality of any import that we get that worries me tbh. It is quality across rest of the squad that concerns me.
They will find adequate imports.
Wonder if Darije will hit the bottle tonight after he has seen what he has to work with at the first day of pre-season training accidentally stumbling onto the YF website
fixed
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
A 100 days until the new season begins,plenty of time to hopefully sort out this Messi!
problem solved
Apparently in the A-League even if you have an 12 month plus contract you can be talking to other clubs.
Only about "non-football related topics" though
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
Yes I get the distinct impression our major signing will be another Sarpong like punt. Just gotta hope to land on the right side of the coin this time.
Sign Jay Emmanual Thomas. QPR must be about to give him away and I reckon he could do a decent job at this level.
Yes I get the distinct impression our major signing will be another Sarpong like punt. Just gotta hope to land on the right side of the coin this time.
How do you get that impression? The team have said the exact opposite
Yes I get the distinct impression our major signing will be another Sarpong like punt. Just gotta hope to land on the right side of the coin this time.
How do you get that impression? The team have said the exact opposite
Actions speak louder than words. Also because very few top draw aussie players are available. But we will see, effectively it is always a calculated punt bringing someone not familiar with the A league down under unless they are really well known.
Yes I get the distinct impression our major signing will be another Sarpong like punt. Just gotta hope to land on the right side of the coin this time.
How do you get that impression? The team have said the exact opposite
Actions speak louder than words. Also because very few top draw aussie players are available. But we will see, effectively it is always a calculated punt bringing someone not familiar with the A league down under unless they are really well known.
Cards speak louder than actions
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Scott Galloway - getting a current Olyroo who can fill a key spot (and cover others), with decent HAL experience is good start by the club (and yes, I know LI was the first signing, you know what I mean).
Scott Galloway - getting a current Olyroo who can fill a key spot (and cover others), with decent HAL experience is good start by the club (and yes, I know LI was the first signing, you know what I mean).
On trial with a Dutch club. Don't know how it's going, but I would imagine they have the best chance in signing him first
EDIT - Haha, scratch that! Glad to see him sign!!!
Scott Galloway - getting a current Olyroo who can fill a key spot (and cover others), with decent HAL experience is good start by the club (and yes, I know LI was the first signing, you know what I mean).
Yeah I rate this. Exactly the sort of player we need and have never been in for previously.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
What do you mean by this sort of player? I see the likes of Durante and Burns as similar signings.
What do you mean by this sort of player? I see the likes of Durante and Burns as similar signings.
Burns was playing in the state league and didn't have 80 caps. Although Dura had A league experience with a championship team
And Durante had just won the HAL and was the Joe Marston medal winner. Other signings like Jade North and McKain, also both capped Socceroos when signed.
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
What do you mean by this sort of player? I see the likes of Durante and Burns as similar signings.
Burns was playing in the state league and didn't have 80 caps. Although Dura had A league experience with a championship team
I have no idea where you got that from.
We picked up Burns from Newcastle Jets, he was on loan from a Korean team at the time, before that he'd played in Greece and had a couple of seasons with Adelaide united where he lit up the league.
He was one of Australias top talents but had never achieved his potential until he played for us.
He'd also played for Australia at all age levels and had multiple senior team caps.
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
^ This.
I don't understand people saying we never make this sort of signing. This is EXACTLY the sort of signing we have made constantly over the last few years. And in what upside down world did Jimmy fudgeing Downey arrive with 'fanfare'?
Young Aussie - Tick
Full-back but 'versatile' - Tick
Will likely be turfed out in a year for another young and promising Aussie full back - Tick
a.haak
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
^ This.
I don't understand people saying we never make this sort of signing. This is EXACTLY the sort of signing we have made constantly over the last few years. And in what upside down world did Jimmy fudgeing Downey arrive with 'fanfare'?
Young Aussie - Tick
Full-back but 'versatile' - Tick
Will likely be turfed out in a year for another young and promising Aussie full back - Tick
He only has a one year contract and has made it clear that he wants to go to Europe.
This is a completely different signing to the others mentioned, he's been an a league full back for four years and started pretty much every game for an a league team last season. You can't compare that to someone hired from an amateur league.
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
^ This.
I don't understand people saying we never make this sort of signing. This is EXACTLY the sort of signing we have made constantly over the last few years. And in what upside down world did Jimmy fudgeing Downey arrive with 'fanfare'?
Young Aussie - Tick
Full-back but 'versatile' - Tick
Will likely be turfed out in a year for another young and promising Aussie full back - Tick
He only has a one year contract and has made it clear that he wants to go to Europe.
This is a completely different signing to the others mentioned, he's been an a league full back for four years and started pretty much every game for an a league team last season. You can't compare that to someone hired from an amateur league.
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
Full-back but 'versatile' - Tick
Will likely be turfed out in a year for another young and promising Aussie full back - Tick
Congratulations on being the ONLY person I've seen online being negative about this signing! That's the Nix spirit.
Sorry Oska probably didnt make it clear. Galloway is proven and tested at this level. All of the above except maybe Tratt were really unknowns, and thats ultimately why most of them still aren't here today.
Sorry Oska probably didnt make it clear. Galloway is proven and tested at this level. All of the above except maybe Tratt were really unknowns, and thats ultimately why most of them still aren't here today.
He turned out to be much better than any of that, but Galloway is a much "bigger" signing than Tratt was at the time.
Full-back but 'versatile' - Tick
Will likely be turfed out in a year for another young and promising Aussie full back - Tick
Congratulations on being the ONLY person I've seen online being negative about this signing! That's the Nix spirit.
I watched pretty much every Victory game he played - a lot live - and he wasn't very good. I didn't watch as many CCM games, though - did he improve a lot?
I'm very happy we've made a signing, and we've made far worse, but people talking about this signing in the same breath as Burns and Durante is crazy.
The way I measure it is - are any other clubs disappointed they didn't sign him? Not really. Of course, doesn't mean he will bad. Doesn't mean anything. Just means that he still has a lot to prove.
I don't think it's a stretch to be a bit cautious about it considering the amount of young Aussie full-backs we've had.
a.haak
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
None of those guys were memorable though, apart from Doyle and Tratt.
And none of them had serious A-League experience.
Wasn't Caira a goalkeeper?
can't think of another out and out full back since the signing of Jimmy Downey. Who really was a flop despite the amount of fanfare.
^ This.
I don't understand people saying we never make this sort of signing. This is EXACTLY the sort of signing we have made constantly over the last few years. And in what upside down world did Jimmy fudgeing Downey arrive with 'fanfare'?
Downey was really fast.
Like, faster than Appiah or Krishna.
... but that's all he was.
Caira. That is one player I totally forgot about despite making 11 appearances. Ernie's first signing perhaps?
I think he is a good signing and indication that in signing Rado as his assistant was his first and potential best piece of business. In Doyle, if he can stay fit we have a decent LB and it appears we have a decent RB now as well.
If we can pick up a quality DM, things will begin to take shape. Good pressure on Durante to step up.
I wonder if we would look at Musa again. Can provide cover as a DM and as a CB.
Caira. That is one player I totally forgot about despite making 11 appearances. Ernie's first signing perhaps?
The way I measure it is - are any other clubs disappointed they didn't sign him? Not really.
a) By that logic, Maceo Rigters should have been the salvation of GCU.
b) Basing your reactions on what your opponents say is generally not healthy.
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