Mariners Squad - 2020-2021

[booney]

If the offer is right for the club by all means let him go to Europe.Always a risk for a young player but from what I have seen the Aussie African boys in the A-league -Kuol,Tongyik,Kamsoba,Yenghi,Kamau,Yeboah and the Toure brothers-are very confident in their abilities.Perhaps things that happened when they were young have given them resilience and strong characters so they can cope.

Look how well Mabil has gone in Denmark so Kuol should use him as a good example if the move comes off.

 

[Ironbark]

Best case for us is sale and immediately returned for another season or 2 to us on loan

 

[priorpeter]

Alou’s agent seemingly confirming the move on Twitter.
Transfer window isn’t open until July so if it is done, he won’t be moving before then at least.

 

[Spacks]

I hope it's a fair price and not 250k or something ridiculous like that

 

[pjennings]

Best case for us is sale and immediately returned for another season or 2 to us on loan

This so much - though I think Alou would be keen to prove himself at a higher level. I'm not sure what is best for him and hope he considers his options carefully. Stuttgart play a relatively young side so if he can prove himself he may get some game time.

 

[Pirate Pete]

Best case for us is sale and immediately returned for another season or 2 to us on loan

Somehow I don't think that will happen.
More likely loaned out to a lower league European team where Stuttgart can keep an eye on him.

 

[BaysideMariner]

A-League’s brightest young star Alou Kuol of Central Coast Mariners poached by Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart (smh.com.au) More information in this article

The Mariners signed him to a senior contract this season, which will net them a six-figure transfer fee if the Stuttgart deal goes through - although the real money for the club will come through sell-on clauses, entitling them to a slice of any future fees.

“We extended Alou’s contract a few weeks back, so he’s with us for next season,” Mariners chief executive Shaun Mielekamp said. “Whilst there’s interest, that’s exciting - it’d be great if all our players can get as much interest to go to Europe, and we’ll see how things play out towards the end of the season.”

 

[Wombat]

I head a whisper some dickhead from the Sydney squad has been trying to get in his ear. I hope we are paying him a reasonable amount.
A rough diamond like Alou should fetch a minimum of $1m, anything less than that we should definately keep him.

 

[Pirate Pete]

A-League’s brightest young star Alou Kuol of Central Coast Mariners poached by Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart (smh.com.au) More information in this article

The Mariners signed him to a senior contract this season, which will net them a six-figure transfer fee if the Stuttgart deal goes through - although the real money for the club will come through sell-on clauses, entitling them to a slice of any future fees.

“We extended Alou’s contract a few weeks back, so he’s with us for next season,” Mariners chief executive Shaun Mielekamp said. “Whilst there’s interest, that’s exciting - it’d be great if all our players can get as much interest to go to Europe, and we’ll see how things play out towards the end of the season.”

I must admit I don't know much about German football.
But I'm a bit surprised by the article saying..... Stuttgart have a reputation as a leading development club in Europe.
I thought Dortmund were the "moneyball" team in Germany.

Having said I don't know much about German football.
North Macedonia.....

And not really related to the Mariners, but I see Sheffield Utd are looking for a new coach.
Alexander Blessin
United owner Prince Abdullah is believed to be looking for a young coach with fresh ideas and has been attracted by Blessin's work with young players and his ability to operate on a budget at Oostende.

So a young coach able to work within a budget and with young players. Sign Staj up now.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Too soon for Alou to go. It almost always ends in failure when they've haven't even cracked the full first xi.
Matty will probs step or retire end of this season and Alou could easily start every game next season. Go after that

 

[FFC Mariner]

That headlines disgraceful btw

 

[Big Al]

I must admit I don't know much about German football.
But I'm a bit surprised by the article saying..... Stuttgart have a reputation as a leading development club in Europe.
I thought Dortmund were the "moneyball" team in Germany.

Having said I don't know much about German football.
North Macedonia.....

And not really related to the Mariners, but I see Sheffield Utd are looking for a new coach.
Alexander Blessin
United owner Prince Abdullah is believed to be looking for a young coach with fresh ideas and has been attracted by Blessin's work with young players and his ability to operate on a budget at Oostende.

So a young coach able to work within a budget and with young players. Sign Staj up now.

The guy who found all the stars for dortmund is now at Stutgart. However they seem to be more of the cheaper younger moneyball than Dortmund

 

[Big Al]

For me if you don’t make it in Europe by 24 it’s a lot harder. I think Aaron Mooy was the exception to the rule but even he had already been once.

I think he needs to go and if he doesn’t make it at least he had a crack. He will only know once he is there. Every time someone has given him ago he has taken his opportunity.

 

[Tevor]

If I recall reading about Kuol a while ago it was quite a big step moving from Vic to the coast so a move to Germany must be blowing his mind. I just hope he gets good advice and if he goes on a journey I’ll be happy to follow his progress and wish him the best. He has been a breath of fresh air this year.

 

[Insertnamehere]

For me if you don’t make it in Europe by 24 it’s a lot harder. I think Aaron Mooy was the exception to the rule but even he had already been once.

I think he needs to go and if he doesn’t make it at least he had a crack. He will only know once he is there. Every time someone has given him ago he has taken his opportunity.

He's 19. If he goes at 21 he's still 3 years short of your benchmark.

 

[Big Al]

He's 19. If he goes at 21 he's still 3 years short of your benchmark.

Yeah i get the point but I think he’ll need 2 or 3 years to adjust and learn. Look I won’t complain if he stays here but I just think back yourself and see what happens

 

[Insertnamehere]

Yeah i get the point but I think he’ll need 2 or 3 years to adjust and learn. Look I won’t complain if he stays here but I just think back yourself and see what happens

The record for guys going overseas when not a regular starter vs those that are is pretty stark. Mostly they fail
Leckie may be the only really successful one I can think of.

 

[finally retired]

my son is living in a village on teh outskirts of Stutgart.....and is a local supporter of the club. I sent the link to him earlier today to see what the goss is over there. Maybe I can rent my son's spare room to Kuol

 

[pjennings]

I'd love to see us grab Teng and Didi to join Alou and Gerang.

 

[Big Al]

The record for guys going overseas when not a regular starter vs those that are is pretty stark. Mostly they fail
Leckie may be the only really successful one I can think of.

Yes this true in an A League eara but about the golden generation and prior who went and stuck it out.
It comes down to many factors but skillis a big one especially as you say they are all skilled over there.
Time will tell and there’s a good chance your right but at least we will know