A-League Transfers and Rumours

[Jesus]

Very Marineresque arent they.

I think Fury might be a bit more competitive than everyone thinks........

Agree. I think they will do pretty well, the climate should be an advantage at home, and teams will probably underestimate them

 

[Deej]

Very Marineresque arent they.

I think Fury might be a bit more competitive than everyone thinks........

Agree. I think they will do pretty well, the climate should be an advantage at home, and teams will probably underestimate them

Climate will certainly be an advantage, personally I still can't see Folwer lasting the season and will miss a few games through injury.

I think they'll be tough at home but won't travel too well.

 

[dibo]

loads and loads of score draws in queensland i reckon. teams will get out in front only to die in the arse and cop a late one or two.

 

[Marquee]

Lawrie, sign Stefanutto up now.

Seriously he is a quality player.

 

[Bear]

Lawrie, sign Stefanutto up now.

Seriously he is a quality player.

he is???

 

[Tassiemariner]

If we didn't have heffernan, i would sign steffanuto in a heart beat.

 

[Paolo]

Lawrie, sign Stefanutto up now.

Seriously he is a quality player.

he is???

why would you doubt his evaluation...didnt you know that he has been over in Norway watching all his matches in the Norweigan Premier League since he left the country in 2004

 

[Marquee]

Lawrie, sign Stefanutto up now.

Seriously he is a quality player.

he is???

why would you doubt his evaluation...didnt you know that he has been over in Norway watching all his matches in the Norweigan Premier League since he left the country in 2004

Lol

Mockery aside, I have actually watched a couple of FC Lyn Oslo games in the past. Mainly to catch glimpses of DMAC during his time there. Whilst it's hard to find many games, a few did feature Stefanutto playing. It's clear he's no world beater, but he was solid from what I saw and IMO is capable in HAL level. Heff's defensive season last year raised question marks, hence my post.

I didn't see his 2 Socceroos caps, and judging by reactions, I doubt he impressed. However thats a totally different level.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Go Fergie. Great for Fury and good for the league. "LOT" of added quality around the league this year... and to think 8 months ago it was all doom and gloom about our players being pinched and how our league was going backwards in terms of its level. Now it's easily the best player group we have ever had in the HAL. Going to be an exciting season.

 

[greenpoint]

Does anyone know whether Gold Coast United ended up signing Henrik Larsson as a guest player?

And if so, when will he be playing?

I am hoping he'll be with GCU on one of their trips to Bluetongue (19 September 2009 or 22 January 2010). Especially the first one, as one of my mates who lives in Glasgow will be out here for that match.

 

[Jesus]

Does anyone know whether Gold Coast United ended up signing Henrik Larsson as a guest player?

And if so, when will he be playing?

I am hoping he'll be with GCU on one of their trips to Bluetongue (19 September 2009 or 22 January 2010). Especially the first one, as one of my mates who lives in Glasgow will be out here for that match.

You would have heard about it if it happened. I think the match here was one of the ones they were talking about. But no deal has happened

 

[priorpeter]

Bozza to GCU?

MARK BOSNICH could be handed an A-League lifeline, with Gold Coast United ready to offer him a short-term deal that could lead to the resurrection of his professional career.

The 37-year-old former Socceroos goalkeeper hasn't played in the A-League since ending a similar injury-replacement stint with Central Coast Mariners late last year but has tried to stay in shape, first by training with Sydney FC and, for the past two months, playing in the NSW Premier League with Sydney Olympic.

Despite the offer of a return to England with Swindon Town, Bosnich prefers to stay in Australia, where he is also building a career as a pundit for Fox Sports. But he has never conceded defeat on his football career, and is considering answering an SOS from Gold Coast, who this week lost first-choice keeper Jess van Stratten to an ankle injury.

Van Stratten is expected to discover today whether he will require an operation, which would sideline him for up to three months, but at the very least he will be out of action for the next few weeks. While experienced back-up keeper Scott Higgins is ready to start the season-opener against Brisbane Roar tomorrow night, Gold Coast's only other option is untried rookie Jerrad Tyson.

Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg spoke to Bosnich yesterday about a short-term deal, and the former Manchester United keeper could be training with the club this afternoon and take a spot on the bench at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night. It's understood Sydney Olympic will release him ahead of their final game of the NSWPL season, against Marconi Stallions on Sunday, although he may return to Belmore for a promotion with Bulldogs star Hazem El Masri.

Bosnich was unavailable for comment last night but Bleiberg confirmed the discussions before adding: "I've watched him playing for Sydney Olympic, and there's no doubt in my mind he's still good enough for the A-League."

If Bosnich does suit up for Gold Coast, it raises the possibility of a reunion of sorts with Robbie Fowler when North Queensland visit Robina tomorrow week. After being slammed by Football Federation Australia for his no-show at a Brisbane press conference this week, Bleiberg quipped: "If this eventuates, and you've got Bosnich against Fowler next week, maybe the FFA will realise I don't have a problem with promoting the A-League."

Meanwhile, Gold Coast United's flamboyant owner, Clive Palmer, yesterday confirmed his company, Queensland Nickel, would be major sponsors of A-League rivals North Queensland Fury this season.

Bleiberg said: "I think it's great for the game and I'm even more proud that I brought Mr Palmer into football. "He's now doing a double job. I think we can now call the Fury our foster sister - or can I say the poor sister?"

Elsewhere, the Fury have been unable to complete the signing of Socceroos defender Shane Stefanutto in time for tomorrow night's season-opener against Sydney FC but the fullback is certain to make his debut against Gold Coast in round two.

Elsewhere, Adelaide United have confirmed the arrival of former Sydney FC skipper Mark Rudan, who has signed a one-year deal after being released by his Swiss club, FC Vaduz.

Rudan, 33, won't be available until the end of the month as he regains fitness, but has already set big targets for the perennial bridesmaids, saying: "I'll do my bit and hopefully help get their minds on the job this club has been bridesmaid too many times."

http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/football/a-league/bosnich-the-answer-to-sos-from-gold-coast/2009/08/06/1249350638448.html

 

[Bear]

I dont think he will go there personally

Scum only have that Trott wannabe Kennedy signed, so my prediction is Boz will still go there as 1st choice

 

[marinermick]

I dont think he will go there personally

Scum only have that Trott wannabe Kennedy signed, so my prediction is Boz will still go there as 1st choice

Jets have signed Neil Young as another keeper.

From what I understand it was pretty much a done deal that Bozza would go to the Jets so I do not know what in the meantime. Luke even overheard Bozza saying as such at the Sydney v Mariners game.

 

[FFC Mariner]

LOL @ Bozza having to deal with the pack of f**k knuckles who run the Jest.

How long before he would walk out and dump on Con

 

[midfielder]

Sonny back with Nix

http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28590

 

[bulldogmariner]

Adam Griffiths to Saudi Club.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/football/a-league/griffiths-hits-jackpot-with-saudi-move/2009/08/09/1249756210045.html

 

[clarence]

Jets have signed Neil Young as another keeper.

From what I understand it was pretty much a done deal that Bozza would go to the Jets so I do not know what in the meantime. Luke even overheard Bozza saying as such at the Sydney v Mariners game.

Maybe he wanted money upfront after all the gossip about Con not paying players? I'm damned sure I would!

 

[adz]

I dont think he will go there personally

Scum only have that Trott wannabe Kennedy signed, so my prediction is Boz will still go there as 1st choice

Jets have signed Neil Young as another keeper.

From what I understand it was pretty much a done deal that Bozza would go to the Jets so I do not know what in the meantime. Luke even overheard Bozza saying as such at the Sydney v Mariners game.

Who?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiVxAYctd0Q

 

[Sean]

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/109827,adams-worth-his-weight-in-gold.aspx