Mariners Squad - 2019-2020

[Insertnamehere]

Jedi is a risk absolutely at 35. Is a DM whose key skill is screening and interception as much of a risk as an AM or striker whose key skill is pace, I don't reckon.
Can we afford him? Well after like 10 yrs in Europe and at 35 money shouldn't be his main concern. Would he get a marquee spot at any team here, I don't think so. Could we equal other teams offers, nope.
Would he be interested....? That's the main question. If say WSW and SWS would be the main teams that appeal.
All in all I'd be sounding him out personally but wouldn't be expecting anything.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Suspect that any speculation is a waste of time.
He hadn't even said he is coming back and if he did he will demand big dollars

 

[pjennings]

He does want to come back. Just a question of timing. He said he would stay if he got a contract from Villa so that his kids could see him play EPL. They are unlikely to offer one.

Other EPL clubs may- even the newly promoted ones. Other than that he sounded like he was ready to return.

 

[style_cafe]

I heard a few people talking on the train on Friday about the Sydney FC releases. From their conversation it was obvous they had not been to a Mariners game for at least a couple of seasons. The parting comment from one though was I hope the Mariners can get the rebuild right this time.

I think Mile would be a shot in the arm for these type of 'missing fans' - but we need to be careful. Firstly, what does he want to do. Is he going to be the face of the SWS team in 20/21. If he is not then that clears the way a bit. If he is then that will be a distraction for us this coming season.

I'd love to have him back for next season - and wouldn't it be great to have a penalty taker you can rely on. But we would have to be careful of what his plans are beyond next season.

The other point is I do not see MC looking at it unless the new independent A League is a reality and he can get a better percentage of shirt sales to recoup the cost.

Mile has said previously that he wanted his kids to play EPL,surely the next best thing for him would be to want his kids see him play A-League and to live on the coast where they all could have a great lifestyle too...

 

[Josho Howe]

As much as l would love to see Mile back here, it's an extremely slim chance of it happening. I think being sceptical about how much he'd cost and him being 35 is fair, but if he was even the slightest bit interested in coming back here, we'd be silly not to explore it.

 

[Coastalraider]

I am super confident we will not be signing the bloke who was captaining the Socceroos until he retired from international football - regardless of the fact he used to play here, he would be MAD to come here at the moment.

Its a nice dream, but lets be realistic.

I will be happy if they can recruit a couple of european players we have never heard of, in the mould of Broich/Berisha. That MAY be achievable. But to think we are a realistic chance of signing a player who would be the pinup of the League - ala Cahill or Kewell, is fanciful.

 

[priorpeter]

If we sign Mile Jedinak, I will eat my hat and live-stream it.

 

[style_cafe]

If we sign Mile Jedinak, I will eat my hat and live-stream it.

What type of hat is it?
I hope not one of Bojic`s...

 

[NoDiggity]

 

[FFC Mariner]

McCormack has left Villa as well.

 

[Wombat]

McCormack has left Villa as well.

Gone to where? The rumour is he was on 70k per week with a year left on his contract. I think the Championship would be the right gig for him now and maybe Villa can get a couple of Mill for him.

 

[FFC Mariner]

No fee - Villa paid him off, he is a free agent

 

[Wombat]

No fee - Villa paid him off, he is a free agent

Hugely talented player but a waster. Not for us. Championship or Jock Football now.

 

[Michael]

Don’t be surprised if he retires, his Motherwell stint was even worse than here.
Clearly lost all passion for the sport.

 

[shipwreck]

Need some gossip please, kk thnx

 

[Antlion]

Need some gossip please, kk thnx

heh, it sure is pretty bloody quiet. I just hope that means time is being taken for due diligence rather than nothing happening.

 

[marinermick]

When do boys go back to training?

 

[pjennings]

24th June I believe. Staj and Shaun both on vacation as well.

 

[marinermick]

24th June I believe. Staj and Shaun both on vacation as well.

I am hazarding a guess that Staj is flying business class.

 

[midfielder]

I wanta be able to dream again... hopefully AS can do this... Two Steps From Hell ... an amazing company anywho this is worth watching and maybe for us as well... it "Never give up on your Dreams""" ... love the Spacex & Elon Musk parts in this vid...
enjoy... mostly sport ...

PPS you have to watch the vid on youtube not this forum