2011/2012 Player thread

[dibo]

And is soft as a blancmange.

 

[style_cafe]

Paul Reid is a mate of John Crawley`s (They played together at Macarthur)so I`m guessing that JC would have some input in chatting with him.
It would also put Reid closer to his family so it could be a good move for him.

 

[timmers]

"Shane Smeltz has all but ruled out another stint overseas and says he will look for a contract in the Hyundai A-League when his new short-term marquee deal with Gold Coast United expires at the end of the season."

Thoughts?

http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=38044

 

[Roy Law]

Yeah, he could do a job for us but I would only want him if his salary is within our salary cap. Golden Boot or not I don't think we could justify paying him marquee wages when we have players like McGlinchey, Perez, Zwaanswijk who are paid salaries within the cap.

 

[someguy]

Yeah, he could do a job for us but I would only want him if his salary is within our salary cap. Golden Boot or not I don't think we could justify paying him marquee wages when we have players like McGlinchey, Perez, Zwaanswijk who are paid salaries within the cap.

agree- id rather try to find someone really classy but maybe not for such a high price- eg zwaanswijk.

 

[Wombat]

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?

I'm also a fan of Reid. A far superior player than Hutcho and ultra consistent. Drives forward quite well and passing is very accurate. Griffiths has massive potential and probably wouldn't be happy to sit on the bench.
I'd like to sign Reid but not to the detriment of Rostyn so maybe we should spend our money on a quality striker.

 

[Roy Law]

I am guessing that we were after Reid because it was likely Hutch was moving on (but that move has fallen through)?

 

[pjennings]

I am guessing that we were after Reid because it was likely Hutch was moving on (but that move has fallen through)?

Well if the new rumours are true about Hutch - is this back on. Apparently GCU are looking at him as well.I like Reid - but really don't want to see Rostyn lose out. When Rostyn was signed Arnie talked of him as a CB - maybe he will slot back after Dutchy goes at the end of next season (if the rumour of Dutchy's option being agreed is true).

 

[Forum Phoenix]

PJ,

Could you please, never, ever, again, elude to the fact that one day Dutchy will leave us?
At the very least please wait until the day its actually happening... Even then I would think at least 4 weeks of solid denial would be in order!!

Cheers
FP

 

[mariners4ever]

Dyron Daal anyone

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2011/01/24/202161_sport.html

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Dyron Daal anyone

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2011/01/24/202161_sport.html

Sounds like trouble.

 

[Wombat]

I'd rather have Mrdja than Daal.

Save to say I don't rate Daal very highly!!!!!!!!!

 

[cbowden9000]

I'd rather have Mrdja than Daal.

Save to say I don't rate Daal very highly!!!!!!!!!

I'd rather you with your indoor skills over both of them.

 

[Wombat]

I'd rather you with your indoor skills over both of them.

?????

 

[cbowden9000]

?????

Okaaaaaaaay wrong person....

Sorry...

 

[Forum Phoenix]

@ Bowden

 

[Wombat]

Okaaaaaaaay wrong person....

Sorry...

Havent played indoor for 3 years (we won it so i retired on high note) and my skills are not very silky.

My nickname is "Norman" as in Norman Hunter....google it to see how unsilky I am!!

 

[Roy Law]

That would be Norman 'Bites your legs' Hunter...I used to, many years ago, wear the No.6 jersey and the team wore white

 

[hasbeen]

And even "Bites your Legs" was scared of someone ... Yogi Bear (Big John Hughes)

 

[style_cafe]

That would be Norman 'Bites your legs' Hunter...I used to, many years ago, wear the No.6 jersey and the team wore white

"Norman Bites yer legs" was "THE" most famous banner in England in the early 70`s.

How fitting would "Simon bites yer legs" be...lol