AFC Cup

[priorpeter]

is he a striker, a winger or a #10?

He’s been deployed as a #9 at academy level, but from what I’ve seen has the ability to play as as a #9 or #10.
I’ve not actually asked him what his preferred role is tbh. I suspect he could also do a job wide for us in a pinch.

 

[Spacks]

I can't wait to see more of this young fella, I feel like Zealand on intake day and discovering a 5 star potential ability player

 

[true believer]

Just quietly I think we might be on to something with Maxi taking corners on the right

maxi's free kick against $hitnee was a foot off a worldie .
we said that same thing last night .maxi may becoming a free kick savant

 

[true believer]

Do we get the $40k USD away travel allowance to Methville next week?

big dan thought so

 

[true believer]

Really enjoyed that and proud to be one of the hardy 2000 to turn up and support the boys. Loved Big Ed geeing up the crowd behind the goal.

COYY.

what i liked is. so many tuned up after kick off . getting in from work .
their the MOM of the night


ps ed'o was pretty tasty on the night . but it's the drive bys and marcelo sunday.

how fk'n good is football

 

[Coastalraider]

I know what you mean, gets pushed off the ball a bit.

He looks a bit lost and holds the ball too long. There's quality there and moments of brilliance but I'm doubtful we can develop him sufficiently in a few months.

Definitely not a basket case, but I'm not holding my breath.

What might save him is that he’s up against Theo Harris.

 

[dlanod]

That will cover the Campbelltown Travelodge for a few nights.

I stayed there once when visiting cousins on the way to Canberra.

The bullet hole in the reception desk's glass divider was certainly a unique decoration.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

I stayed there once when visiting cousins on the way to Canberra.

The bullet hole in the reception desk's glass divider was certainly a unique decoration.

That's the art deco of the south west.

It's not unique, Everyone down there has one.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

There are 3 players that are the top candidates for playing him in, Niz, Ballard and Torres, yet I think it'll be Faz that finds him the most.

Faz ignored several good runs into the channel. Hopefully that's just a getting to know each other thing or a tactical misalignment - eg faz told to slow things down and Ed wanting to go hell for leather.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Not convinced by Ronald yet. Big Ed and Brandtman though. Those two are quality.

I also am not convinced yet, he is still very raw, but I saw enough to think he could be in the future.

 

[Rising Sun]

He’s been deployed as a #9 at academy level, but from what I’ve seen has the ability to play as as a #9 or #10.
I’ve not actually asked him what his preferred role is tbh. I suspect he could also do a job wide for us in a pinch.

His first season in 20s he played as an out and out winger. Probably most effective centrally but can certainly do a job wide. Would have fitted in nicely in the 2023 model Mariners where the front 4 could seamlessly rotate at times.

 

[FFC Mariner]

It may be that MJ shares a trait with Monty and all good coaches - he makes players better. In the same way that Rudan, Vidmar, Corica, Arnold dont.
Thats why I will hold fire on Ronald who initially looks like he wont make it - we said that about Torres.
Wilson however..................

 

[Michael]

Barcellos is fine, he’s shown enough of his base level in glimpses imo to prove he’s of a good level. But he’s young, we know what that brings… inconsistency.

Also very happy for big Eddy getting his goals, will improve his confidence and I’m sure he’ll feel proper settled now and hopefully kick on.

 

[Rising Sun]

Edmondson made so many quality runs tonight and the team ignored almost all of them. His off the ball movement is above Cummings level, if we can train the team to see/predict the runs and make the pass he will bang goals for fun.

There are 3 players that are the top candidates for playing him in, Niz, Ballard and Torres, yet I think it'll be Faz that finds him the most. The development in Faz this season is incredible and it feels like there's more to come.

I'm seriously impressed with Edmo, he's levels above the Aleague, but someone needs to step up and find his runs. He's even pointing exactly where he wants it.

In other news, sadly I don't think Ronald is gonna make the cut. Reminds me of Paul Ayongo, lots of effort not much product. Let's hope I'm wrong.

From what I have seen from Big Ed so far, it is a case of Jason Who? I'm loving him.

As for Ronnie, he is a 21 year old project player. Let's see what we get out of him, there is definitely some quality there to work with.

My only concern is the nature of the relationship with Portimonense. His contract with them is up at the end of the season. My assumption when we signed him was that we had a few months to look at him and he was then ours on a free if we wanted him.

But this new tie-up with Portimonense suggest that we are just giving him some coaching and experience and if he starts to look the goods they will take him back and we get nothing

 

[Michael]

is he a striker, a winger or a #10?

All of the above from what I’m seeing out of him. Next cab off the rank, looks the goods already. Sneakily very tricky on the ball too, as we’ve seen

 

[Ozhammer]

All of the above from what I’m seeing out of him. Next cab off the rank, looks the goods already. Sneakily very tricky on the ball too, as we’ve seen

He can even do a job at RB, as we saw on Saturday night

 

[Rising Sun]

We may have lost our Cumdog, but expecting lots of great 'Ed in the future.


Will see myself out.

 

[Michael]

My only concern is the nature of the relationship with Portimonense. His contract with them is up at the end of the season. My assumption when we signed him was that we had a few months to look at him and he was then ours on a free if we wanted him.

But this new tie-up with Portimonense suggest that we are just giving him some coaching and experience and if he starts to look the goods they will take him back and we get nothing

That’s exactly what it is. That’s how these kind of club partnerships work, we give him playing experience, hopefully his performances help us along, we also don’t pay his wages.
There will obviously be other parts to the relationship, we may get a pre season training tour in portugal. Probably share scouting knowledge etc. maybe when one of their more senior players is on the outer there they may get offered to us.

Edit- I said a long time ago when Staj was in charge, we should be looking to the Portuguese market because the monetary side of things outside the top 3 is quite similar to here but the player quality for the most part is much higher. I’m ecstatic that first Monty and serge tapped that market, but even happier the club has continued that and started to cement it. If we keep getting a couple visas from portugal when we need them, we’ll do well.

 

[bikinigirl]

He's already a big name! 19 letters is nothing to sniff at!

. huh?

... H ... A ... R ... R ... I ... S ...

. i only get six

 

[Insertnamehere]

I can't wait to see more of this young fella, I feel like Zealand on intake day and discovering a 5 star potential ability player

Just gotta check FM Genie Scout see if you've got actual diamonds.