I'm a little concerned by our last two signings. Both players have stated they got a call only a couple days prior to signing to hear UfUK was interested. McGing left Sydney months ago, why the late contact.
It suggests these signing are more reactive than proactive... he didn't really want them but can't find better. Hope I am wrong.
Based on Ufuk's comments and Stuff's reporting, it would appear both have got the call after similar-aged Kiwis (Bell and Stensness in midfield, Pijnaker (and maybe Stensness) in defence) ended up passing, so they're a reaction to that.