guys let's not forget that when you buy a player you can't predict how well he'll settle in his new city and new league. For example I think that both Gao and Mulligan are good players. Gao's got the pace and the skills. Mulligan has often surprised me. Unfortunately he only plays well when he plays with the AW's..and as for Gao..do I need to get into it???
I think a 1 in 3 ration is properly right..
Clebo..meh
George..meh
Felipe..half and half
Daniel..awesome..
That's why I think we need to sign at least 2-3 GOOD strikers for next season. We know that Costa's got the stuff, though he's a bit young. Don't like Kwasnik that much. So in case Porter shoots blank, we need to have someone else as back up. And if we get 2 new strikers and they both play well together..then even more options for us.
Edit: A 35y.o. marquee?? I'm absolutely AGAINST it. What if he pulls a muscle on day 1??? And you paid him sh*t loads to play for you and he's out for 6-8 games..what a waste. Sure, that's a risk with every player, but i'd rather get some young, talented guy say from Brazil!! Or if we sign someone from Europe, please no over 32!
I think a 1 in 3 ration is properly right..
Clebo..meh
George..meh
Felipe..half and half
Daniel..awesome..
That's why I think we need to sign at least 2-3 GOOD strikers for next season. We know that Costa's got the stuff, though he's a bit young. Don't like Kwasnik that much. So in case Porter shoots blank, we need to have someone else as back up. And if we get 2 new strikers and they both play well together..then even more options for us.
Edit: A 35y.o. marquee?? I'm absolutely AGAINST it. What if he pulls a muscle on day 1??? And you paid him sh*t loads to play for you and he's out for 6-8 games..what a waste. Sure, that's a risk with every player, but i'd rather get some young, talented guy say from Brazil!! Or if we sign someone from Europe, please no over 32!
Agree 100% on the need for 2-3 strikers. With Smeltzy going, it's urgent.
Talent from Brazil? Good idea. But Daniel, Ricki and others from the Nix made a scouting trip to South America last year and came back empty handed. Seems amazing. There must be hundreds of competent strikers who are not EPL Premiere standard, but would be damn good for the A-League.
And if we get them young enough and they have the talent, they may take out citizenship with a view to playing international football if they're up to All White standard (as Daniel hopes to do).
That could be a good carrot to hold out to young guys. Possibly a better standard of life, the chance to be a big fish in a smaller footballing bowl, plus the chance to maybe strut their stuff on the world stage. Something that would be beyond them if they stayed with their country of birth.
I hope the Nix go back to South America again. Or have scouts there on the lookout. Too much talent not to try and snare some of it.