Phoenix Transfer - speculation (Part 1)

 

its obvious, its been said before, its been said again, we need two strikers (and a right back please) the big question is when and who?

 

 

Don't think we need himn to be honest. Mind you, I've probably been poisoned by the last "Released by Fulham after recovering from a bad injury" player we signed.

 

Dean Windass

Nick Barmby

Jay Jay Okocha

 

And now they're talking about Campo!

 

Yeah unless we shed another midfielder I can't see it happening - possibly back to the MLS?

 

The name being reported as the possible signing is Daniel McBreen - released by St Johnstone. The source isn't stated.

 

Here's the Wiki link for McBreen.

 

 

 

In last 4 seasons has scored 24 goals in 52 starts - that's a pretty respectable ratio - particularly considering the level he was playing at. An Aussie to so he wouldn't use any of the 4 foreign player slots.

 

The Porter saga is quite bizarre. You would think by now it would either yes or no!!!!

I mean if Hartepool want him and are legally able to keep him then its all over...YES?  Well apparantly not yet! So again its wait and watch.

 

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Couldn't get this link to work....what the title of the clip?

 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Got it now!

Well taken goal at a very high level. If it is McBreen coming then he could be more than useful. Considering how well Smeltz did last year coming form Conference level in the UK then McBreen could do OK in the A-League.

 

it will need some work - maybe clebo could give him some pointers while hes in town

 

 

 

 

 

How well he fits in depends on the style of play that the Phoenix use. If Daniel, Bertos and Gao can pump in lots of accurate crosses then he could be useful. How him and Smeltz combine is a bit more of a question. They are kind of similar in styles....I kind of thought after last season that Smeltz would profit from a fast nippy frontman to play along side. Having two targetmen up front is a bit one dimensional though Smeltz may like having someone like McBreen beside him to take some of the heat. The problem with having two targetmen up front is there is always the temptation to play the long ball game....which is as exciting as bat shiite!!!!!!

 

I suspect he may be the no3 striker...sort of a longer term replacement for Coveny who must be in his last year. Tony P hinted that they had TWO strikers to sign...watch this space.

LeiLei Gao beats the fullback, and crosses, Emblen leaps up like a salmon, chests it down, twists, lays it off to Smeltzy who buries it (this is a direct quote from a commentary of a Nix game if Embers is signed instead of McBreen)

 

Did you forget to put on of these  after that statement. You must be kidding right. I watched Brownlie through the warm up games and alot at training during the season. I could see not reason why they signed him in the first place as he clearly wasnt up to standard. I would prefer Cov's over him any day.

 

I wasnt to impressed with McBreen on Sunday but watching him a little closer last night I didnt think he was all that bad. He made some good runs off the ball, created space for others, and got into good positions.

On saying that there must be better out there. I would think that Cov's and Costa would rate as better than him so I cant really see the point of signing him.

even michael bridges would be to much $ for us

 

surely if the porter deal wasnt a chance of happening someone would have said something by now?

 

 

Exactly. It's been said before - there isn't exactly an over abundance of quality strikers around that are unemployed. If they are good then they are generally working, unless you can snap them up just out of contract such as Porter.