Did Myer Bevan get signed by anyone? Kind of thought he would be a handy pick up for us but I can’t remember last time his name got mentioned, wondering if I missed some news?
Did Myer Bevan get signed by anyone? Kind of thought he would be a handy pick up for us but I can’t remember last time his name got mentioned, wondering if I missed some news?
He's still playing for Auckland City. Currently sitting 11th equal for the Northern League Golden Boot with 7 goals (top scorer has 14) so he hasn't been all that prolific this season, but he is still Auckland City's top scorer
What's the bet we won't get any left sided player since we aren't getting Ellis?
My guess for the extra attacker we are looking at is Obel-Hall who is a free agent still. Feutz and Ott probably committed to their Aus clubs sadly.
Obel-Hall would be a good Boon type of signing where we give him a crack after his overseas academy stint and see if he can break into the main squad/overtake Supyk (especially since Supyk has 1 year left and doesn't seem ready for regular A league game time).
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what the hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what they hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Kian Donkers is already well under the noses of the Aucklanders. Has been training with them on and off since he landed back in NZ.
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what they hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Have never seen him play but a few years in Denmark you'd think would've been good for his development and standing 1.94m offers a nice differential as a bench player and as long as he's not a donkey he'd be great to bring on at the back end of games.
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what the hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Ddefinitely think he is worth a look especially if Supyk plans on leaving (you'd think so with U20 WC this year and his rumored intetest from Stoke a while back).
Obel-Hall got first team minutes in Denmark and has two years plus a massive height/size difference on Supyk so hopefully he would be ready to make an impact even if it's just being an aerial/big guy up front which we lack severely.
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what the hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Ddefinitely think he is worth a look especially if Supyk plans on leaving (you'd think so with U20 WC this year and his rumored intetest from Stoke a while back).
Obel-Hall got first team minutes in Denmark and has two years plus a massive height/size difference on Supyk so hopefully he would be ready to make an impact even if it's just being an aerial/big guy up front which we lack severely.
But is Obel-Hall even available?
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what the hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Ddefinitely think he is worth a look especially if Supyk plans on leaving (you'd think so with U20 WC this year and his rumored intetest from Stoke a while back).
Obel-Hall got first team minutes in Denmark and has two years plus a massive height/size difference on Supyk so hopefully he would be ready to make an impact even if it's just being an aerial/big guy up front which we lack severely.
But is Obel-Hall even available?
Looks like he was released by Middelfart on 1 July 2025.
Oscar Obel-Hall, a left field suggestion. Might be worth a crack what the hell. Still only 21. Kian Donkers another free agent young Kiwi, who's had some European pro experience
Ddefinitely think he is worth a look especially if Supyk plans on leaving (you'd think so with U20 WC this year and his rumored intetest from Stoke a while back).
Obel-Hall got first team minutes in Denmark and has two years plus a massive height/size difference on Supyk so hopefully he would be ready to make an impact even if it's just being an aerial/big guy up front which we lack severely.
But is Obel-Hall even available?
Looks like he was released by Middelfart on 1 July 2025.
I know all the comms from the club have implied that any more signings will be Kiwis, but with how young this squad is I still think there's some decent Aussie pick ups on the market. I wonder if we've talked to likes of Vujica and DDS, I'd happily have both
Still WU players who may come available especially now it looks as though the sale has fallen over.
It doesn't sound like we're looking tbh
While the appeal against the expulsion is going on I'd imagine noone will be announcing "we are looking at x.y.z from WU" it would be pretty bad form and very destabilising for the players - who are no doubt already pretty worried. But, I'd be pretty sure if there were any we were interested in there would be stuff happening behind closed doors.
besides who from this squad would we want?
image.png416.04 KB Ibuski (V), Imai and maybe Grimaldi and Kaddour as midfield and defensive cover.
Top Seven plus bozza and covney would add something to our squad. Kurchaski is someone i was silently hoping we could pinch of Sydney..
Kucharski is at Perth now. Dylan Leonard would be my pick, very impressed with him at his age. IMHO, would be a step up on left sided players in our squad.
Still WU players who may come available especially now it looks as though the sale has fallen over.
It doesn't sound like we're looking tbh
While the appeal against the expulsion is going on I'd imagine noone will be announcing "we are looking at x.y.z from WU" it would be pretty bad form and very destabilising for the players - who are no doubt already pretty worried. But, I'd be pretty sure if there were any we were interested in there would be stuff happening behind closed doors.
besides who from this squad would we want?
image.png416.04 KB Ibuski (V), Imai and maybe Grimaldi and Kaddour as midfield and defensive cover.
Every single one of those players would improve our squad in some way. I’d happily take any of the midfielders, Garuccio (left back sorely needed), Sutton, Coveny, Walatee and Lavale.
Hate to be a realist we can want all we like sadly as i think the club is finding out its convincing the player to want to come that counts. Unlike others im not convinced just offering money is enough to convince them.
Literally every single season before now we managed to bring in players with far better CVs than we have this season. Why is it all of a sudden impossible now?
Still WU players who may come available especially now it looks as though the sale has fallen over.
It doesn't sound like we're looking tbh
While the appeal against the expulsion is going on I'd imagine noone will be announcing "we are looking at x.y.z from WU" it would be pretty bad form and very destabilising for the players - who are no doubt already pretty worried. But, I'd be pretty sure if there were any we were interested in there would be stuff happening behind closed doors.
besides who from this squad would we want?
image.png416.04 KB Ibuski (V), Imai and maybe Grimaldi and Kaddour as midfield and defensive cover.
Every single one of those players would improve our squad in some way. I’d happily take any of the midfielders, Garuccio (left back sorely needed), Sutton, Coveny, Walatee and Lavale.
can't get any more visa players. Garuccio is a bit washed up, Leonard has future Socceroo about him and was just named 71st in top 200 young talents world wide.
Edit: I see he also/mainly plays cb though the WU games I watched last season he was LB
Literally every single season before now we managed to bring in players with far better CVs than we have this season. Why is it all of a sudden impossible now?
Ain't nuclear physics. The APL annual disbursement per club has gone from over $3M a few years ago, to now $550K.
I went to the Roar v Mariners pre season game on the weekend in a busy rush, with no pre game research. But once there I didn't recognise one visa player in either team.
Still WU players who may come available especially now it looks as though the sale has fallen over.
It doesn't sound like we're looking tbh
While the appeal against the expulsion is going on I'd imagine noone will be announcing "we are looking at x.y.z from WU" it would be pretty bad form and very destabilising for the players - who are no doubt already pretty worried. But, I'd be pretty sure if there were any we were interested in there would be stuff happening behind closed doors.
besides who from this squad would we want?
image.png416.04 KB Ibuski (V), Imai and maybe Grimaldi and Kaddour as midfield and defensive cover.
Every single one of those players would improve our squad in some way. I’d happily take any of the midfielders, Garuccio (left back sorely needed), Sutton, Coveny, Walatee and Lavale.
can't get any more visa players. Garuccio is a bit washed up, Leonard has future Socceroo about him and was just named 71st in top 200 young talents world wide.
Edit: I see he also/mainly plays cb though the WU games I watched last season he was LB
Have you seen our squad? Garuccio is better than our current options. Most of these WU players would be of value to our squad. Walatee is a livewire and Grimaldi had a very good season last year
For sure but IIRC he is still only 17, will have plenty of interest, and may not want to leave home, let alone Australia.
Speaking of young player management, Leonard played the full 90 for much of the last season, even as a 16 yr old, IIRC. No talk of managing minutes, as this forum and perhaps Italiano are for LBS. Good enough is old enough; many other examples at all levels.Bullion
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Top Seven plus bozza and covney would add something to our squad. Kurchaski is someone i was silently hoping we could pinch of Sydney..
Kucharski is at Perth now. Dylan Leonard would be my pick, very impressed with him at his age. IMHO, would be a step up on left sided players in our squad.
Yes, so it likely comes down to money and not intangible "convincing"
True, which is why we rarely if ever win a bidding war for an A League player against other clubs, on money alone. There usually have to be other reasons someone signs on with us from another ALM club. Sometimes they have fallen out of favour or have not progressed (Sotirio) Sometimes they come for the coach (like, ex MV players coming here when Ernie Merrick was in charge). Sometimes they come here because of an injury break in their career which makes them less attractive to other clubs but we are open to taking them on (and later on they move to AUS based clubs after they have played a good season with us and show they recovered).
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Our boy Chico has just signed for a Brasil Ligue 2 club. So i guess he must have passed a medical test. If fit i would have him back at the Nix. Exactly the sort if play maker we need. I wish him all the best....div 2 Brazil is a decent level
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Max Mata should be a target after being released by Shrewsbury. Difficult to see who's going to score a decent enough amount of goals if Eze doesn't perform.
Given our injury troubles last season really surprised to see people wanting us to sign someone coming back from a serious hamstring injury. They can be sharks of things if you try and come back to early. As much as he may be of use just wonder if its worth the risk.
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