I guess we'll find out if Ryan Nelsen rated him or not.. but can't see Toronto FC calling
Contracted Players - Return of the Long Pins
Toronto
Nelsen might throw him a lifeline. Torontos roster constantly changing
Wasn't serious. Seems like a long, long shot.
at least Tony has a great bosom to cry into.
Odds for new scapegoat have just opened.
Lia 2/1
Bertos 3/1
Brockie 7/2
Ifill 5/1
Odds for new scapegoat have just opened.
Lia 2/1
Bertos 3/1
Brockie 7/2
Ifill 5/1
Odds for new scapegoat have just opened.
Lia 2/1
Bertos 3/1
Brockie 7/2
Ifill 5/1
I'd be all over those Lia odds
Glen Moss could be another option ..or Ian Hogg/Luke Rowe
Lockhead has never been the same player since his "trail ''at Sunderland a few years back.....But has done well for us in the early days, All the best to him.
It was Middlesboro but you know I was thinking the same thing when I heard the news today.
Would've kept Lochy myself....
at least Tony has a great bosom to cry into.
Really?
Oh yeah.
In short I blame our midfield for everything.
I am not sure we can blame midfield for Tony L.'s departure. Ernie obviously thought that LB needed more attention, and I would not be surprised if he looked at bringing in someone else than Rowe or Hogg into the position. However, I will hold back my opinion until I see Ernie's recruitment decisions for the midfield.
So he has no problems at right back then? Would assume that Manny will be playing there.
I was never really a Lochead fan but I think he was still better than Hogg and quite a bit better than Rowe, but then he was probably on quite a bit more money. Whether this is a good decision from Merrick all depends on who we can bring in. Best of luck to Tony, hopefully he can get a stint somewhere he doesn't mind living.
Edit Sam Worthington on stuff makes it sound like Rowe has not been signed and will effectively be on trial. That makes sense, he doesn't have many obvious places to go and would have been silly for the coach to sign him based on 2 games when he can afford to take a proper look at him.
at least Tony has a great bosom to cry into.
Really?
one Samantha Powell - he'll be well looked after.
In short I blame our midfield for everything.
I am not sure we can blame midfield for Tony L.'s departure. Ernie obviously thought that LB needed more attention, and I would not be surprised if he looked at bringing in someone else than Rowe or Hogg into the position. However, I will hold back my opinion until I see Ernie's recruitment decisions for the midfield.
So he has no problems at right back then? Would assume that Manny will be playing there.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
While this is a bit pointless, I was looking at the 15 players we have on the books and thought "What would our team look like if we have to play tomorrow". Other than Hernandez and Boxall, it looks like the same old.
Moss
Muscat Sigmund Durante Boxall
Lia
Fenton Hernandez Ifill
Brockie Stein
Lindsay, Boyd, Bertos, Totori
Now Merrick says he wants to bring in some starters. LB is one, and DM is the other just looking at the above. I still don't see the requirement for a pacey striker unless you are looking to do something different with Stein or Brockie. When you throw a keeper in there, it would not surprise me if Merrick goes over the 20 to have a some 'insurance' on positions in the 21-23 squad spots.
Now Merrick says he wants to bring in some starters. LB is one, and DM is the other just looking at the above. I still don't see the requirement for a pacey striker unless you are looking to do something different with Stein or Brockie.
I don't think there is room for a pacey striker simply because it is a lower priority given what we already have available. However for Victory when Merrick was in charge, having pacey strikers was the most important part of his team and game plan. I suspect if he does get another striker, 2 out of Iffil, Brockie and Stein will be spending a lot of time not on the field.
it would not surprise me if Merrick goes over the 20 to have a some 'insurance' on positions in the 21-23 squad spots.
it would not surprise me if Merrick goes over the 20 to have a some 'insurance' on positions in the 21-23 squad spots.
Completely agree with this - in fact it wouldnt surprise me if we see heaps of new nix players this year.
Look at how many players Ange used last year - mainly because he wanted to start transitioning out the players he didnt want but were still under contract
Is there a limit on the squad size though or does it not matter as long as you are under the salary cap?
it would not surprise me if Merrick goes over the 20 to have a some 'insurance' on positions in the 21-23 squad spots.
Completely agree with this - in fact it wouldnt surprise me if we see heaps of new nix players this year.
Look at how many players Ange used last year - mainly because he wanted to start transitioning out the players he didnt want but were still under contract
Is there a limit on the squad size though or does it not matter as long as you are under the salary cap?
Yeah 23 players max. Last year Victory had 33 play for them I think - dont think any were injury replacements
Yeah 23 players max. Last year Victory had 33 play for them I think - dont think any were injury replacements
Yeah 23 players max. Last year Victory had 33 play for them I think - dont think any were injury replacements
Or you are Sydney.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Lochhead gone ???
Who will replace him ? Will we get an Aussie ? Please don't say Hogg or Rowe (Rose lol)
Updated:
EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:
Corey GAMEIRO
Ian HOGG
EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:
Leo BERTOS (+1)
Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT
Benjamin TOTORI (f)
EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:
Tyler BOYD (u21)
Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Louis FENTON (u21)
Carlos HERNANDEZ (f)
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
I wonder if Ernie will be releasing any others? New broom and time to clean house. Fair call so long as most of the replacements are young, hungry to do well types. Would give us the basis for a team for the next 5 years.
Welease Woger!
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
Pretty sure Manny is on record telling YOU that he will play right back next season as that's where the team thinks he is more effective. Ernie then came into the Phoenix press conference saying he thinks Manny is a decent midfielder.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
Pretty sure Manny is on record telling YOU that he will play right back next season as that's where the team thinks he is more effective. Ernie then came into the Phoenix press conference saying he thinks Manny is a decent midfielder.
Thank you for proving my point exactly. He said he would play there because that's where the team needed him. He did not say he wanted to be or preferred to be one.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
Pretty sure Manny is on record telling YOU that he will play right back next season as that's where the team thinks he is more effective. Ernie then came into the Phoenix press conference saying he thinks Manny is a decent midfielder.
Thank you for proving my point exactly. He said he would play there because that's where the team needed him. He did not say he wanted to be or preferred to be one.
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
Pretty sure Manny is on record telling YOU that he will play right back next season as that's where the team thinks he is more effective. Ernie then came into the Phoenix press conference saying he thinks Manny is a decent midfielder.
Thank you for proving my point exactly. He said he would play there because that's where the team needed him. He did not say he wanted to be or preferred to be one.
"I was glad I moved back to right back ... When the new coach comes in, I think I'll mention to him that "Look, I prefer right back", just the fact that the players around me feel more comfortable". - In the Zone 57 (22:00ish).
So yeah, he's stated a preference to play at right back, but it's not because he enjoys playing RB more than DM.
But he prefers it..
Wasn't Manny on the podcast saying (words to the effect of) "I'm a right back" ?
Manny said that he wants to play RB, because the team is better when he plays there. Merrick said that he likes Manny as a DM, which hopefully means he has a transfer target in mind to play RB.
I don't believe Manny has ever said he wants to be a right back. Quite the opposite.
Pretty sure Manny is on record telling YOU that he will play right back next season as that's where the team thinks he is more effective. Ernie then came into the Phoenix press conference saying he thinks Manny is a decent midfielder.
Thank you for proving my point exactly. He said he would play there because that's where the team needed him. He did not say he wanted to be or preferred to be one.
"I was glad I moved back to right back ... When the new coach comes in, I think I'll mention to him that "Look, I prefer right back", just the fact that the players around me feel more comfortable". - In the Zone 57 (22:00ish).
So yeah, he's stated a preference to play at right back, but it's not because he enjoys playing RB more than DM.
It's clear to me that Manny doesn't have a fucking clue what he wants.
Reminds me of this guy...
at least Tony has a great bosom to cry into.
Really?
one Samantha Powell - he'll be well looked after.
Not much busom though! ;-)