Transfer Conjecture (was Durante + Phillips)

But has achieved neither...there's always a hint of the gamble in picking a marquee. But one thing is certain, if they score goals, the crowd will love the.

On the defender thing, I think I read something about Dodd being a Right Defender (or at least capable), anyone able to confirm or deny if he has experience there?  If so, and we get Durante and Sigmund, they could be our starting CBs with Rees as cover.

so if we signed durante and we plan 2 sign sigmund some defenders will be out??

[QUOTE=energy24.7]On the defender thing, I think I read something about Dodd being a Right Defender (or at least capable), anyone able to confirm or deny if he has experience there?  If so, and we get Durante and Sigmund, they could be our starting CBs with Rees as cover.

Ignore the 700k, that's nothing to do with what we'd have to pay...

If Phillips and Joel Porter do arrive, then Coveny and Brownlie are pretty much out of work next year.(I say Brownlie would be out of work anyway)

Also - when is the A- League reserve/u21 league start - does that mean an increase in squad size?

With two of the Brazilians gone and Ross touch and go about continuing playing that'd give us 3 spots to fill plus Elrich is no guarantee to stay (he's got Bling written all over him for next season).

Jets admit hopes of Musialik retention heading south

NEWCASTLE Jets chief executive John Tsatsimas is not holding his breath on the chances of retaining Stuart Musialik after the home-grown midfielder was linked to Melbourne yesterday.

The Jets offered Musialik and striker Mark Bridge upgraded deals in September but withdrew the contracts after both players refused to meet a deadline.

Bridge has been strongly linked to Sydney, and although the Jets have reopened talks with Musialik, they are yet to resubmit an offer.

"Nothing has moved with Stuart," Tsatsimas said.

"We have had a couple of informal conversations with him, but we have basically left it with him.

"We have left it with him several times. There has been the famous deadline, so to speak. I have continued dialogue with Stuart, but nothing has come of it.

"We have not closed the door fully, but we are not sitting here on our hands waiting for Stuart either.

"We are moving onwards and attempting to fill voids, whether that be Stuart's position or not.

"We are confident and comfortable that we have done everything possible to entice the player to stay. It is entirely a matter for the player now."

Melbourne have remained tight-lipped on their recruitment plans, but sources indicate that Musialik is at the top of their wish list ahead of their Asian Champions League campaign.

Musialik was in camp with the Olyroos yesterday but has previously indicated that he does not want to decide his future until the end of the season.

In other contract news, the Jets have tabled an offer to promising midfielder Adam D'Apuzzo and plan to do likewise with Andrew Durante and Ben Kennedy.

Wellington Phoenix have tabled a two-year deal to Durante, but the Jets refuted reports that he had already agreed to join the Kiwis.

"Wellington are pretty keen, but if Newcastle are happy to keep me and the contract is right, I am more than happy to stay," he said.

Tsatsimas also confirmed that the club were in talks with "several" players from other A-League clubs.

Newcastle are believed to be in discussions with Sydney midfielder Ruben Zadkovic and Adelaide's Lucas Pantelis.

"We have held talks with players outside the club, but they are at a delicate stage," Tsatsimas said.

From what Hard News posted it's very doubtful Durante will come. Newcastle will want to keep him.

How long do you guys reckon Smeltz will stay here? He's on a 2 year contract, right?

Terry Serepisos has already confirmed that a Greek international player is heading to wellington. He will take up the marquee status as Elrich will be fitted into the salary. Although the name of the player has not been revealed, he did say that the player had good overseas experience and has scored alot of goals. The player is 30 and is a striker, can use both feet. He also mentioned that he is a fringe Greek international.

Eh? Juninho has been Sydney's best player. (when on the park) The fact that he's been willing and wanting to play with crocked shoulders etc. says something about the guy too.

not necissarily.. u have to remember, because of the time constraints of signing a full squad as quickly as ricki had to, we didnt end up with as many defenders as we needed, with Rees replacing clebo we stil only have 5, it i likely we will let go either old or o'dor, so if we sign Durante, sigmund, and maybe a right back, then we will have 6-7 competent defenders, much better. remember SIgmund won't cost much coming from the NZFC

        

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I think you'll find that Phillips will be on a lot more money than that. More like 1m GBP plus bonuses.

The s**t are still on parachute payments.

eh? please for the love of all things sacred no. for a start, as much as being a defender is part of a right backs game, he's also a winger much how lochhead plays in a 442, its his job to get up the field and get in the vital crosses while on attack then sprint back to get to defence, Dodd wouldnt do that as u say, it wouldnt be balanced.

and also, why the hell would u be willing yet again to put someone out of position???? we have a season behind us, a very long time to scout, why the heck cant we actually get a first team right-back whos been playing there his whole life? in a nutshell, this isnt football manager, and u can't just chuck a defender out of position, as it looks like u realise how different RB and CB are, we have been punished for it before, y do it again?

If Johnson and Aloisi both go (and I hope they don't), we should chase Wayne Shroj... just been having a discussion about the Aus U-17 side from 1999 and reminded me that he's buried somewhere in eastern Europe.