2011/2012 Player thread

[style_cafe]

The thought of a marquee drawing an extra 5k through the gates is as tempting as it is misleading I fear. A marquee will bring the curious and the hitherto disinterested, but probably won't keep them. There are at least ten non-marquee players on the park who need to join together to comprise a *team* that draws the fans.

Drawing fans is a difficult ask too. Look at Brisbane - sensational football, loads of goals, great players and win plenty but wouldn't draw a bumper crowd if you promised them all that they'd get ten minutes ploughing Megan Gale after the match.

The only thing you're guaranteed with a marquee is a big wage bill. There's got to be something else there. What that something is is anybody's guess.

"wouldn't draw a bumper crowd if you promised them all that they'd get ten minutes ploughing Megan Gale after the match."

Getting to the front of the queue would be my priority!!! Geezz... Imagine being last...yeeeechhhhhh

 

[cbowden9000]

Too slow Bowden! Whoooocha!

About 5 seconds too slow!

 

[bikinigirl]

From BBC sport...

Motherwell sign Michael McGlinchey from Mariners
Motherwell have completed the loan signing of New Zealand international midfielder Michael McGlinchey...

Ok heart attacks may cease now.

Dated Feb 1st...
2010


Thats pretty ancient news ancient mariner.


Perhaps they are after another loan deal at seasons end?
Gets to go home see the relo's, maybe play a few minutes off the bench and get paid for it.
??

. to be fair it was listed on the site linked in another thread about the value of players

. it was under the heading 'latest news' that the wee-man had signed with motherwell from NZ outfit CC Mariners ... yes it said we were kiwis!

 

[Ancient Mariner]

From BBC sport...

Motherwell sign Michael McGlinchey from Mariners

Ok heart attacks may cease now.

Dated Feb 1st...
2010

Sorry, a little seniors moment.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

About 5 seconds too slow!

Stop splitting hairs and take your slowpostiness gracefully

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Sorry, a little seniors moment.

 

[style_cafe]

Don`t you ever sleep?

 

[marinermick]

word out of adelaide is that we are chasing paul reid pretty hard

 

[dibo]

word out of adelaide is that we are chasing paul reid pretty hard

Interesting...

Are we expecting to lose Rostyn anytime soon?

 

[marinermick]

Interesting...

Are we expecting to lose Rostyn anytime soon?

i'm guessing our other DM

paul reid provides a far more consistent game week in week out

rostyn can also play stopper

 

[timmers]

I'd rather we spend our extra coin on a top striker.

That is the only spot where we need a better first team starter.

 

[shipwreck]

Paul Reid....hmm thanks for the goss Mick, not sure how I feel about this tho!

I remember reading an old school football book about the rise of kewell emerton and Reid, the nsw coach at the time said Reid was by far the best out of the three of them, but still where would he play in our team?

 

[garlo]

Loved how the glinch kissed the badge after his goal today ...sign of a resigning ???

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Reid? ok...
As Mick said, he is a very consistent player.
He's not as mobile and I'm not quite sure he has the passing range to be my idea of exactly what we need in a DM with this current team... But he is certainly rock solid and would undoubtedly do a decent job for us... Better than Griffiths? Quite possibly I think. But similar to Hutch, I'm not as sure of his forward movement.

Perhaps some others know better?

 

[Marquee]

I'm a fan of Paul Reid. He was a big part of Adelaide's Champions league run to the final. Plenty of experience and has notched a few assists this year.

 

[Marquee]

Reports of Jonas Salley interested in returning to the A-league. Wonder if he has improved much in China? Would prefer Paul Reid I think.

 

[marinermick]

Reports of Jonas Salley interested in returning to the A-league. Wonder if he has improved much in China? Would prefer Paul Reid I think.

Salley to Gold Coast

 

[scottmac]

word out of adelaide is that we are chasing paul reid pretty hard

Not too hard I hope. Would not want to pay a high wage for him.

 

[scottmac]

but would most certianly welcome his signing for a mid range wage

 

[garlo]

Sign up indias keeper from tonight instead of pasfield ...that lil guy has heart and talent !