So... Has anyone heard anything about a striker.. window closes tomorrow so looking increasingly unlikely
Japanese striker Hiroyuki Takasaki is still liking most recent Nix Instagram posts, if that's anything to go by.
Are you hinting that you might be our new striker? This thread is lacking names being thrown into the mix, so I'm keen to grasp hold of this speculation.
So it's the 15th, what time does the window shut?
So it's the 15th, what time does the window shut?
So it's the 15th, what time does the window shut?
Word I'm getting is there will be no signing or announcement today.
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) October 14, 2019
Pretty dire. Uffie and Dome kept saying that the club was offered heaps of talented strikers, but that they were going to be picky and get the one that they believe is the best fit for the club. But I'll level with you guys, I'd rather we bring in a striker that might not be the absolute right guy but can still play solid, rather than play half of the season without a 9 at all. I've really liked some of the signings we have made so far - the young Kiwis filling up our squad is what many of us have always wanted, Steinmann and Ball look really tidy, Marinovic was a good get. But failing to sign a first team quality striker in 5 months of off-season is pretty disappointing from the club, massive fail there. Sure they had an A and B choice close to signing before other circumstances got in the way, but it was left really late anyway. For a team that seems to just try to cross and and play long balls into the box when the opposition defence is deep and compact like the Bitumens, without a proper 9 it looks pretty bleak. Ball is a 10, Waine is still too raw, McCowatt and Piscopo are more suited to playing slightly behind or wide of a centre forward, and Sotirio is a donkey. Getting a striker was crucial and not something that can wait three or four months
Pretty dire. Uffie and Dome kept saying that the club was offered heaps of talented strikers, but that they were going to be picky and get the one that they believe is the best fit for the club. But I'll level with you guys, I'd rather we bring in a striker that might not be the absolute right guy but can still play solid, rather than play half of the season without a 9 at all. I've really liked some of the signings we have made so far - the young Kiwis filling up our squad is what many of us have always wanted, Steinmann and Ball look really tidy, Marinovic was a good get. But failing to sign a first team quality striker in 5 months of off-season is pretty disappointing from the club, massive fail there. Sure they had an A and B choice close to signing before other circumstances got in the way, but it was left really late anyway. For a team that seems to just try to cross and and play long balls into the box when the opposition defence is deep and compact like the Bitumens, without a proper 9 it looks pretty bleak. Ball is a 10, Waine is still too raw, McCowatt and Piscopo are more suited to playing slightly behind or wide of a centre forward, and Sotirio is a donkey. Getting a striker was crucial and not something that can wait three or four months
Agreed. Waiting for Jan is not an option. I actually do worry where our goals are going to come from. Christ, even getting someone on loan until then would be a better option. I don't doubt they've tried, but failing is really bad.
Pretty dire. Uffie and Dome kept saying that the club was offered heaps of talented strikers, but that they were going to be picky and get the one that they believe is the best fit for the club. But I'll level with you guys, I'd rather we bring in a striker that might not be the absolute right guy but can still play solid, rather than play half of the season without a 9 at all. I've really liked some of the signings we have made so far - the young Kiwis filling up our squad is what many of us have always wanted, Steinmann and Ball look really tidy, Marinovic was a good get. But failing to sign a first team quality striker in 5 months of off-season is pretty disappointing from the club, massive fail there. Sure they had an A and B choice close to signing before other circumstances got in the way, but it was left really late anyway. For a team that seems to just try to cross and and play long balls into the box when the opposition defence is deep and compact like the Bitumens, without a proper 9 it looks pretty bleak. Ball is a 10, Waine is still too raw, McCowatt and Piscopo are more suited to playing slightly behind or wide of a centre forward, and Sotirio is a donkey. Getting a striker was crucial and not something that can wait three or four months
I think this is fair, we really lacked some physicality up front on Sunday, was all a little lightweight especially as you say once we started throwing crosses in later on
Normo's coming home
As much as i hate to say it, Sheridan would have been a great option right now
After having Krishna up front last season, I am really not going to enjoy watching the Nix if Sotirio is our starting no 9. Bugger.
As a bench player to come on and add late pace into our attack ok. But as a staring no. 9. That is lame
Sheridan scored a hatty the other day.
Back in August, in what looks like was a pre season Cup game.
In the Israeli league (Ligat ha'Al) he has 1 goal in 6 games.
https://us.soccerway.com/players/cillian-sheridan/89487/
Nikita Rukavytsya has 5 league goals at Maccabi Haifa in 6 games.
Trent Sainsbury - Socceroos skipper & ex team mate of Ryan Thomas at Zwolle & PSV - is also now at Haifa.
Sheridan scored a hatty the other day.
Back in August in what looks like, was a pre season Cup game.
In the Israeli league (Ligat ha'Al) he has 1 goal in 6 games.
Nikita Rukavytsya has 5 league goals at Maccabi Haifa in 6 games. Trent Sainsbury - Socceroos skipper is also at Haifa.
Clearly time to sign a sister club partnership with Haifa. Let's get Sainsbury and Rukavytsya on loan, and lend them Sotirio and any other fav scapegoat of the day in exchange, to help them with their quality imbalance in the squad.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Pretty dire. Uffie and Dome kept saying that the club was offered heaps of talented strikers, but that they were going to be picky and get the one that they believe is the best fit for the club. But I'll level with you guys, I'd rather we bring in a striker that might not be the absolute right guy but can still play solid, rather than play half of the season without a 9 at all. I've really liked some of the signings we have made so far - the young Kiwis filling up our squad is what many of us have always wanted, Steinmann and Ball look really tidy, Marinovic was a good get. But failing to sign a first team quality striker in 5 months of off-season is pretty disappointing from the club, massive fail there. Sure they had an A and B choice close to signing before other circumstances got in the way, but it was left really late anyway. For a team that seems to just try to cross and and play long balls into the box when the opposition defence is deep and compact like the Bitumens, without a proper 9 it looks pretty bleak. Ball is a 10, Waine is still too raw, McCowatt and Piscopo are more suited to playing slightly behind or wide of a centre forward, and Sotirio is a donkey. Getting a striker was crucial and not something that can wait three or four months
I think this is fair, we really lacked some physicality up front on Sunday, was all a little lightweight especially as you say once we started throwing crosses in later on
Incoming Watto return (I actually think he may suit this system)
a.haak
Nope
The African striker who plays for Wollongong Wolfs and scored in the NPL final looks good.
Mr Positive
Well it’s after 3pm on the 15th. The fax won’t be working now at NZF anyway. Very disappointing really.
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
Trialled and wasn't wanted.
That Pengelly fella from Brisbane Strikers looked decent, and has had some good reviews.
On the basis of Sunday's performance, Watson would fit in but do we really want to go there? Really?
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
Trialled and wasn't wanted.
That Pengelly fella from Brisbane Strikers looked decent, and has had some good reviews.
On the basis of Sunday's performance, Watson would fit in but do we really want to go there? Really?
Reckon we need someone or it'll be a long few months.
a.haak
Maybe they are looking at free agents. There are options out there
This guy looks handy
https://www.transfermarkt.com/modibo-maiga/profil/spieler/46831
Probably outside our budget tho.
Or this guy. Big unit, young and probably about our budget level. Only unattached for a month.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/jari-oosterwijk/profil/spieler/250471
Maybe they are looking at free agents. There are options out there
This guy looks handy
https://www.transfermarkt.com/modibo-maiga/profil/spieler/46831
Probably outside our budget tho.
Or this guy. Big unit, young and probably about our budget level. Only unattached for a month.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/jari-oosterwijk/profil/spieler/250471
Lets hope!
Correct m if I'm wrong but the transfer window closing only means we cannot transfer anyone in mid-contract. Generally, the players we sign are free agents anyway as we are not really into paying transfer fees? So we can sign anyone off contract at any time?
Correct m if I'm wrong but the transfer window closing only means we cannot transfer anyone in mid-contract. Generally, the players we sign are free agents anyway as we are not really into paying transfer fees? So we can sign anyone off contract at any time?
That is correct.
here's a list of free agent strikers that could be good signings
Modibo Maïga https://www.transfermarkt.com/modibo-maiga/profil/spieler/46831
Jari Oosterwijk https://www.transfermarkt.com/jari-oosterwijk/profil/spieler/250471
Rodri https://www.transfermarkt.com/rodri/profil/spieler/117549
Gary Hooper https://www.transfermarkt.com/gary-hooper/profil/spieler/42513
Giuseppe Rossi https://www.transfermarkt.com/giuseppe-rossi/profil/spieler/19104
Dani Schahin https://www.transfermarkt.com/dani-schahin/profil/spieler/58437
Interesting that Oosterwijk's previous agent was Bas Van Den Brink (who played at Gold Coast United in A-League)
Rosi is still a free agent from the last time we looked at him, seems like unless he drops his wage demands drastically his career is over.
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
He's been suggested alot actually.
here's a list of free agent strikers that could be good signings
Modibo Maïga https://www.transfermarkt.com/modibo-maiga/profil/spieler/46831
Jari Oosterwijk https://www.transfermarkt.com/jari-oosterwijk/profil/spieler/250471
Rodri https://www.transfermarkt.com/rodri/profil/spieler/117549
Gary Hooper https://www.transfermarkt.com/gary-hooper/profil/spieler/42513
Giuseppe Rossi https://www.transfermarkt.com/giuseppe-rossi/profil/spieler/19104
Dani Schahin https://www.transfermarkt.com/dani-schahin/profil/spieler/58437
Hooper would be ideal but wage demands must be high suprised no other team has picked him up yet
here's a list of free agent strikers that could be good signings
Modibo Maïga https://www.transfermarkt.com/modibo-maiga/profil/spieler/46831
Jari Oosterwijk https://www.transfermarkt.com/jari-oosterwijk/profil/spieler/250471
Rodri https://www.transfermarkt.com/rodri/profil/spieler/117549
Gary Hooper https://www.transfermarkt.com/gary-hooper/profil/spieler/42513
Giuseppe Rossi https://www.transfermarkt.com/giuseppe-rossi/profil/spieler/19104
Dani Schahin https://www.transfermarkt.com/dani-schahin/profil/spieler/58437
Hooper would be ideal but wage demands must be high suprised no other team has picked him up yet
Nothing on here or on the official website...
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
He's been suggested alot actually.
I couldn't work out if the poster was being sarcy or not.
What about Elliot Collier ???
USL season must be just about over.
What about Tommy Semmy, I'm sure he hasn't been suggest yet either
He's been suggested alot actually.
I couldn't work out if the poster was being sarcy or not.
Yeah was my attempt at a joke that feel flat!