Mariners Squad - 2019-2020

[Forum Phoenix]

you had me agreeing up until the last bit......I don't understand why you might think Phelan has been good for us ?

Phelan was key to helping rejuvenate our youth policy wasn’t he? which does seem to be greatly improved.

 

[true believer]

Last proper striker we had. I'd take the Paddy back.

Who's on the sauce ?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Re Odonovan, I think Roy is better than what we have - but I also wish and hope we could do better.

 

[MagpieMariner]

I think even Messi would struggle with the service we give our strikers. That's the area we need to improve, put passes through on the ground, not these hail mary bombs.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Its because we dont have a proper 10.

 

[Wombat]

Who's on the sauce ?

No TB, No drinks and a hard Gym session yesterday. But desperate times call for desperate measures and The Paddy Snake is the last real striker we have had.

 

[Justin Cooney]

Would people be open to Roy O”Donovan coming back to the club given our issues up front?

No. Definitely not. I’d take anyone over him.

 

[scottmac]

If we can sell players it should help us with that long term success. Put funds in to a group of solid visa players, some decent locals and a few talented youngsters and you’ve got an identity and something that should lift us from the bottom rungs of the ladder. Most kids won’t earn a move so quickly so 12-18 months seems more likely and allows some success and squad continuity.

Name the last long term group of solid visa players and I'll concede. They don't hang around either and the ones that want to we give the shaft.

 

[scottmac]

As long as we f**k Jair off - the snake can score at Newcastle hopefully
Is he the new striker we are rumoured to be looking at?

I'd have Jair and the snake. Playing the shape we are now having both gives each other space. Murray just doesn't take defenders away from players and neither does Simon.

 

[turbo]

Name the last long term group of solid visa players and I'll concede. They don't hang around either and the ones that want to we give the shaft.

I’m not saying what we’ve done is working and all this chopping and changing managers hasn’t helped us retain a core group at all. What I’m suggesting is if we can sell off some young players every couple of years it can bring in funds to attract that core and keep them here.

I don’t think we’ve spent our funds well but are getting better, Oar will free up some capital as should Simon and Mcglinchey’s deals ending. I would suggest we focus on the 5 visa players and fill around them.
Looking at the players locked in so far we could do something like:
—————— ?—————
Miller ——GG/Visa—Rowles——?
—DDS—— Visa——Stensness
—Silvera——Visa ——?
If not sold.

There’s a few pieces to work out and that’s just 1 formation. If we were to target 1 CB, 1 10/AM, 1 striker that gives us some flexibility if we need to look for a keeper or other problem areas. There was a possibility of a 6th visa player floated too so not sure if that will happen or not. I think DDS can do the job for us in a less creative and more defensive role

 

[Pirate Pete]

I’m not saying what we’ve done is working and all this chopping and changing managers hasn’t helped us retain a core group at all. What I’m suggesting is if we can sell off some young players every couple of years it can bring in funds to attract that core and keep them here.

I don’t think we’ve spent our funds well but are getting better, Oar will free up some capital as should Simon and Mcglinchey’s deals ending. I would suggest we focus on the 5 visa players and fill around them.
Looking at the players locked in so far we could do something like:
—————— ?—————
Miller ——GG/Visa—Rowles——?
—DDS—— Visa——Stensness
—Silvera——Visa ——?
If not sold.

There’s a few pieces to work out and that’s just 1 formation. If we were to target 1 CB, 1 10/AM, 1 striker that gives us some flexibility if we need to look for a keeper or other problem areas. There was a possibility of a 6th visa player floated too so not sure if that will happen or not. I think DDS can do the job for us in a less creative and more defensive role

Shaun was talking about the possible sixth visa spot on the radio the other week.
From what I recall he was saying the club are presuming that will be in place.

 

[sydmariner]

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/gulum-departs-western-united-fc
Personally I wouldn’t mind him.

 

[scottmac]

I’m not saying what we’ve done is working and all this chopping and changing managers hasn’t helped us retain a core group at all. What I’m suggesting is if we can sell off some young players every couple of years it can bring in funds to attract that core and keep them here.

I don’t think we’ve spent our funds well but are getting better, Oar will free up some capital as should Simon and Mcglinchey’s deals ending. I would suggest we focus on the 5 visa players and fill around them.
Looking at the players locked in so far we could do something like:
—————— ?—————
Miller ——GG/Visa—Rowles——?
—DDS—— Visa——Stensness
—Silvera——Visa ——?
If not sold.

There’s a few pieces to work out and that’s just 1 formation. If we were to target 1 CB, 1 10/AM, 1 striker that gives us some flexibility if we need to look for a keeper or other problem areas. There was a possibility of a 6th visa player floated too so not sure if that will happen or not. I think DDS can do the job for us in a less creative and more defensive role

There's an argument to be had that since we started selling off players we've never been the same. We're not doing both. We're selling without building and that's because the owner doesn't have heart in the club. He's got coin in the club but no heart.

 

[marinermick]

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/gulum-departs-western-united-fc
Personally I wouldn’t mind him.

Slow as a wet week and hence why he is on the outer.

Most likely will go back to Turkey. Has dual citizenship there and apparently there is interest.

 

[Melange]

Does anyone know if Fox is still training? I thought he played or made game day squad a few weeks ago (?) but haven't heard about him since.

In the words of the immortal Brennan Huff - "time to say goodbye"?

 

[Big Al]

Would people be open to Roy O”Donovan coming back to the club given our issues up front?

It’s not even a question really.

We absolutely would be better with him than the current lot.

Hassles like Simon but actually scores few if gets enough chances. Yeah he’ll butcher a few but he wll create something

 

[Sam_Kelso]

Does anyone know if Fox is still training? I thought he played or made game day squad a few weeks ago (?) but haven't heard about him since.

In the words of the immortal Brennan Huff - "time to say goodbye"?

Does anyone know if Fox is still training? I thought he played or made game day squad a few weeks ago (?) but haven't heard about him since.

In the words of the immortal Brennan Huff - "time to say goodbye"?

Was in last weeks extended squad but didn’t make the final side and now this week not included at all. Interesting to see what will happen tbh I didn’t mind him at all first few rounds when he started

 

[greenlig]

We need a 10. That's the whole story. We have absolutely zero creativity or ability to move quickly through the middle and find a run. Without that, we have this conversation for the rest of the season.

 

[turbo]

We need a 10. That's the whole story. We have absolutely zero creativity or ability to move quickly through the middle and find a run. Without that, we have this conversation for the rest of the season.

Agree. Either change the instructions if they’re hurting that movement or bring Silvera or Oar in to the middle to try something different.

 

[Timmah]

Club statement on Silvera

The Central Coast Mariners can confirm that Sam Silvera has returned to the Central Coast from Los Angeles and resumed full training with the Mariners. Silvera was invited by LAFC to spend a week training with the MLS outfit, and the two clubs will continue to work together on Sam’s development and remain in communication regarding future opportunities for the player. In respect of the process and Silvera, neither club will be making further comment unless otherwise advised.