Phoenix Transfer Speculation 2012/13

Isnt Spain also struggling? Sanchez said he knew of players looking for a future

No. We need a new midfield, and greenie won't be playing (starting at least)

Brockie drifts out of games more than Leo, imo - would have him on the bench, especially if Pantelis is back and playing decent.

I hate the 3 subs thing.

Has anyone thought of what foreign players might be thinking when they are considering the A-League with the Gold Coast/Newcastle stuff leading all the headlines in the off season?

Bench probably needs a new defender as cover for Siggy/Dura axis.

I find it stupid when they increase the salary cap, but dont think clubs can manage to pay a few hundred dollars more per week in travel. Makes no sense.

Yeah, salary cap is tied to CPI - an agreement between the PFA and FFA
[QUOTE=asmodeus_82] When have we ever had defensive cover on the bench...
The standard plan is to shift the a DM (lia) to a defensive position and one of the defensive players to the vacant position if necessary.
There's hardly ever defensive cover because its waste of a bench space, 98% of the time they won't get off the bench because its unnecessary and costs you a tactical change a fresh set of legs to potentially change the game.
You only have a keeper on the bench it could be disastrous not to, whereas its very dangerous to have defensive cover but the team could still function with a reshuffle and/or formation change.
You usually have cover in your squad rather than on your bench.

When have we ever had defensive cover on the bench...

If Pasty doesn't sign a new contract, would we want Reddy back? He has just been sacked by Sydney for the drunken flight over here incident.

If Pasty doesn't sign a new contract, would we want Reddy back? He has just been sacked by Sydney for the drunken flight over here incident.

Reddy did amazingly well for us on the field. Not so sure about his influence off it. It's mainly unsubstantiated rumours but lets just say hearing he got pissed on the flight over wasn't a surprise. Based on his form for Sydney and Brisbane I wouldn't want a player like that. But given his performance for us you would have to give him a second look.

Edit: And you do sort of wonder what happened on the flight. It must have been more than having a couple of drinks to be considered a serious misconduct.

With the bench, I don't understand why there needs to be a compulsory GK substitute. Not only is it hardly used, if a GK sub is needed but not available it provides great entertainment watching an non-GK flap away. And if the bench is increased to 5, I would like to see one of those spots be compulsory u23.

Reddy did amazingly well for us on the field. Not so sure about his influence off it. It's mainly unsubstantiated rumours but lets just say hearing he got pissed on the flight over wasn't a surprise. Based on his form for Sydney and Brisbane I wouldn't want a player like that. But given his performance for us you would have to give him a second look.

Edit: And you do sort of wonder what happened on the flight. It must have been more than having a couple of drinks to be considered a serious misconduct.

When have we ever had defensive cover on the bench...
The standard plan is to shift the a DM (lia) to a defensive position and one of the defensive players to the vacant position if necessary.
There's hardly ever defensive cover because its waste of a bench space, 98% of the time they won't get off the bench because its unnecessary and costs you a tactical change a fresh set of legs to potentially change the game.
You only have a keeper on the bench it could be disastrous not to, whereas its very dangerous to have defensive cover but the team could still function with a reshuffle and/or formation change.
You usually have cover in your squad rather than on your bench.

Reddy did amazingly well for us on the field. Not so sure about his influence off it. It's mainly unsubstantiated rumours but lets just say hearing he got pissed on the flight over wasn't a surprise. Based on his form for Sydney and Brisbane I wouldn't want a player like that. But given his performance for us you would have to give him a second look.

Edit: And you do sort of wonder what happened on the flight. It must have been more than having a couple of drinks to be considered a serious misconduct.

Ive always thought it should be an U23 player - makes complete sense. Even if they dont play, they can be part of the travel, game day experience and have a shot of coming on.

Aus 442 on the Reddy officially sacked story:

i've heard similar things.

Do we have Griffiths signed on for next season?
If not would Nexto Vujevich be worth a look?
Kiwi central defender, has represented both aus and nz at age group level.
Used to be part of GCU youth team.
If not for a youth slot a spot in the academy program perhaps?

He played for Aussie U-17 and 18 according to the Herald.