Mariners Squad - 2019-2020

[Forum Phoenix]

I agree, but there were times when we played two strikers and his tendency for hold up play killed our momentum and ended any inkling of a quick counter attack. I could definitely see him doing well in slowing down a match as he did with Sydney (but we lack their ability to dodge cards) or coming on late and bagging something from a set piece but it’s a big ask to occupy a bench spot for niche situations.

Yeah absolutely. That drove me mental. But that’s also coaching too, he should have been directed and or corrected. He clearly wasn’t. And there was clearly no timing of runs that had been coordinated with Pain, Murray or Oar with him. (I left out Hoole as he doesn’t make runs) So I lay a decent amount of blame for that on Mulvey. That should have been a very correctable issue.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I could definitely see him doing well in slowing down a match as he did with Sydney (but we lack their ability to dodge cards) or coming on late and bagging something from a set piece but it’s a big ask to occupy a bench spot for niche situations.

On the second part... it’s going to be hard. I think we will finally have great options on our bench and good players missing out on the squad.

We still need another defender signed. And either that defender or Ruon or Rowles has to be on the bench.

Cover at DM, will be Nisbet on the bench fighting for a starting position with Melling you’d have to think.

Two spots left...

If the second Korean signs he’s surely a starter if fit... add a visa striker... and now think of our attacking spots left.

I don’t see us lining up with four attacking and only one defensive mid, so we probably have Murray, Majok and Silvera all not even starting right?

Midfield being - Seoul brothers, Melling/Nisbet, Oar, De Silva.

Depth is a good problem to have at last. But not sure how we’ll work this.

 

[Ozhammer]

Without wishing to stir up a hornets nest, I understand that Lee will not be signing with us and has in fact already returned to Korea.

Furthermore, the much-discussed imminent visa signing is not a striker, which will no doubt raise a few eyebrows.

Also, on the injury front, whilst GG’s groin/adductor strain is not as bad as initially feared he is still likely to be out for up to 6 weeks. The situation is similar for Tongyik, who has damaged all the ligaments on the outside of his ankle

 

[turbo]

Furthermore, the much-discussed imminent visa signing is not a striker, which will no doubt raise a few eyebrows.

Surprise Schenkeveld announcement and blow the minds of every single A league fan. I’m not even calling that optimistic, it’s pretty much impossible but can you imagine the reaction..

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Without wishing to stir up a hornets nest, I understand that Lee will not be signing with us and has in fact already returned to Korea.

Furthermore, the much-discussed imminent visa signing is not a striker, which will no doubt raise a few eyebrows.

Also, on the injury front, whilst GG’s groin/adductor strain is not as bad as initially feared he is still likely to be out for up to 6 weeks. The situation is similar for Tongyik, who has damaged all the ligaments on the outside of his ankle

Well shit. There goes my last post. Looks like Matty's pic has to go back on the ol' dart board

I'm both happy and worried. Most of us have wanted a visa CB from the get go, and who doesn't like building from the back... but a visa striker + the Korean AM would have been a serious boost. I think Silvera is looking like he could be ready to start at HAL level, but with him Majok, and I'm going to include Murray, all still not really proven at HAL level... and now Matty's odds suddenly shortening as our starting striker, my confidence is a bit dented.

Still, could be worse. I could have spelt Munford wrong again.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Yeah absolutely. That drove me mental. But that’s also coaching too, he should have been directed and or corrected. He clearly wasn’t. And there was clearly no timing of runs that had been coordinated with Pain, Murray or Oar with him. (I left out Hoole as he doesn’t make runs) So I lay a decent amount of blame for that on Mulvey. That should have been very correctable issue.

yeah...he should be coming on and we mix up the attack in the last 20, get their defence scrambling and just have him running at them. Heck, if all he does most games is stress out their defence and just scores a couple of goals, that's enough - just anything to stop the ball coming down our freaking end the last 20min.
And I'm sure he could play like that. I mean, if I'm a tired defender the last thing I need is limbs coming at me from every which way at a hundred miles an hour as the Terrigal Tornado bears down on me....

 

[turbo]

If the new visa signing isn’t a striker that would be surprising. With the two left we were looking at an attacking mid/wing depending on where we played that option and whatever this mystery player is. Looking at depth beyond our starting XI:
- DM seems sorted with passable options
- AM could use some more depth. As we stand now we’re gambling on Oar and DDS staying fit and taking Oar off the wing. Maybe Nisbet or Mcglinchey next in line there currently?
- Wings need some reinforcements for the reason above. Not much depth there at all with Ingham gone unless we’re looking to utilise existing options like some of our NYL players and possibly repurpose Mcglinchey. Seems unlikely we would want to use a visa spot on a wing if they can’t also play AM if needed and historically that’s a position where youth players can break in to the league.
- LB / RB could use some backup if we aren’t adding a visa CB. Should be able to find passable depth locally.

A visa CB would be fine if they are a clear step up on the ones we have available now, bit of a waste if they aren’t. A striker would make a lot of sense but if we haven’t found someone suitable an AM would also be a good pickup. Not signing a clear starting striker would be one of the first missteps of this offseason IMO.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Nathan Burns

 

[turbo]

Nathan Burns

More plausible now if using a visa up front isnt happening. Seems like he would fit the budget but getting him back in form would be a big gamble. Rudan did wonders for some of the squad but not him.

 

[Ironbark]

If Lee has returned and the striker won't be visa - does that mean we still have 2 visa spots up the sleeve?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

If Lee has returned and the striker won't be visa - does that mean we still have 2 visa spots up the sleeve?

It does. And Shaun said they were definitely intending on using the full visa compliment.

Would have been nice to have them sooner, but as long as we get them I’m happy, and if we can bring in a visa striker and CB, that seems like the best use of those two spots.

Ozhammer can you please specify what role the visa player that you’ve heard of is?

Just please for the love of god, don’t say he’s a DM.

 

[turbo]

City have signed Glover, so if there's a returning player someone alluded to it's not him.
Edit 2: It was yorkshireman before all the Birighitti news became mainstream knowledge.

 

[bikinigirl]

If Lee has returned and the striker won't be visa - does that mean we still have 2 visa spots up the sleeve?

. not exactly

. the Serbian DM (sorry FP ) + one other to replace Lee

 

[yorkshireman]

City have signed Glover, so if there's a returning player someone alluded to it's not him.
Edit 2: It was yorkshireman before all the Birighitti news became mainstream knowledge.

I was told Birighitti AND Glover but maybe that was the intention which didnt happen. Looks like a huge change of plans tho with the Lee and Ingham issues.

 

[turbo]

I was told Birighitti AND Glover but maybe that was the intention which didnt happen

I could see the club going after both of them but City getting in Glovers ear with arguably as good if not better chance at the number 1 spot and the possibility of opportunities within their network. Didn't really make much sense to me to have 3 keepers plus Munford in NYL on the books anyway. Better to put the money in to other positions.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

. not exactly

. the Serbian DM (sorry FP ) + one other to replace Lee

I’ve given this a ‘funny’ rating BG. But if there was a shit scared rating, I would have used that.

Watching Okon’s DM fetish play out in real time was too much for me.

No idea why he believed DM was far and away the most important role in a side. Oh wait, I may have one idea...

 

[midfielder]

Le going is not the end of the world but neither is it good news as getting a player of his hhhmmmm suspected ability at the cost he was more than likely coming is not good.... however it's far better not having him than having a player not wanting to be here...

I guess we are left with two maybe three player positions to go... one and maybe two visa players would be great ...

I am not overly worried yet... but it's what I have not heard that is of some concern.... we still have nothing we can hang our hat on as to what our budget is ... would love to here what the plan is and what we have to work with ....

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Le going is not the end of the world but neither is it good news as getting a player of his hhhmmmm suspected ability at the cost he was more than likely coming is not good.... however it's far better not having him than having a player not wanting to be here...

I guess we are left with two maybe three player positions to go... one and maybe two visa players would be great ...

I am not overly worried yet... but it's what I have not heard that is of some concern.... we still have nothing we can hang our hat on as to what our budget is ... would love to here what the plan is and what we have to work with ....

Mmm, don’t imagine they will publicise their budget beyond what was already said and reported from the the fan forum Middy.

 

[BrisRecky]

Kennedy couldn’t move that fast sitting in a Uber

 

[adz]

Lets keep this to chatting about the squad. Cheers.