Mariners Squad 2024/2025 ALM and ACL Elite

[Meerkat]

Faz has plenty of interest, but zero actual offers as yet. He’s in no major hurry. Not saying it won’t happen, but the move would have to be right for him.

That’s interesting. I had heard to the contrary but will happily your word.
Selfishly, of course.. not so much for Faz who definitely deserves an opportunity.happy he’s happy for now though.

 

[priorpeter]

One thing I've wondered with contracts, do they stipulate in the contract that they'll get x games per season barring injury/suspension?

Not really, no. Definitely not something that many managers or sporting directors would be happy signing off on!

 

[Stuartmcateer]

One thing I've wondered with contracts, do they stipulate in the contract that they'll get x games per season barring injury/suspension?

It's more likely worded around if you play x games then you get the option to extend or an appearance bonus of $$$ rather than guaranteed games.

 

[Big Dog]

Faz has plenty of interest, but zero actual offers as yet. He’s in no major hurry. Not saying it won’t happen, but the move would have to be right for him.

Have also heard he wants the right offer. He's seen what's happened to others who have gone overseas and doesn't want to follow the same path

 

[shipwreck]

Faz is so insanely level headed on and off the field it blows my mind

 

[ryan]

Some of the lads might be better off staying and playing Champions League. If they do well in that they may get offers from better clubs.

 

[thetormentor]

Some chat of Balard to the Eredivisie, as opposed to the Portugal move..

 

[Tevor]

Some chat of Balard to the Eredivisie, as opposed to the Portugal move..

Makes sense as Portugal was subject to them staying up. He made it clear he was going no matter what. A gig in the Eredivisie would be a good result for him.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Some chat of Balard to the Eredivisie, as opposed to the Portugal move..

Eredivise would suit him and give him a good platform. If Brama and Hiariej can do well there then so could Maxy.

 

[priorpeter]

NAC and the Erdivisie will definitely be a good fit for him. Always fancied him making a move there.
He’ll have to add Dutch to the 47 other languages he already speaks, but no doubt he’ll have it nailed in about a week.

 

[bikinigirl]

NAC and the Erdivisie will definitely be a good fit for him. Always fancied him making a move there.
He’ll have to add Dutch to the 47 other languages he already speaks, but no doubt he’ll have it nailed in about a week.

. the Dutch are often multi-lingual as well - so i think he'll fit in ok in that sense

. i mean look at Recky he can speak Westie, Coastie and now Banana-bendish ... and i don't think he is even really Dutch

 

[FFC Mariner]

Point. Speak English loudly and add chop-chop to the end of a sentence.

 

[BrisRecky]

. the Dutch are often multi-lingual as well - so i think he'll fit in ok in that sense

. i mean look at Recky he can speak Westie, Coastie and now Banana-bendish ... and i don't think he is even really Dutch

well, to be fair , it has been 50 something odd years since regular dutch verbiage was used BUT....hopfra domma and Hoight mija...get that up ya

 

[Corsair]

Live translate earbuds are available now!

 

[MrCelery]

NAC and the Erdivisie will definitely be a good fit for him. Always fancied him making a move there.
He’ll have to add Dutch to the 47 other languages he already speaks, but no doubt he’ll have it nailed in about a week.

Not really necessary. Most Dutch speak fluent English. I'm half Dutch and even without being able to speak it beyond the odd phrase, Dutch is pretty easy to get your head around.

 

[MrCelery]

well, to be fair , it has been 50 something odd years since regular dutch verbiage was used BUT....hopfra domma and Hoight mija...get that up ya

In my house it was Godverdomme (Goddamnit). What about Hup Holland!

 

[bikinigirl]

... or is Portugal back on the agenda?

 

[booney]

In my house it was Godverdomme (Goddamnit). What about Hup Holland!

Agree -my father was Dutch and that is what it he said( and often)

 

[BrisRecky]

In my house it was Godverdomme (Goddamnit). What about Hup Holland!

in my house I got a back hander if we spoke dutch (engels only boy) ... but your absolutley spot on , pardon my abysmal spelling

 

[Big Dog]

Could be easy to get to.

Danny retired (1)

Barcellos, Torres, Reec gone (2)

Hall, Nisbet (hopefully not), Kasalovic, Balard, Kuzevski off contract (5)

Throw in Faz (offers), Wenzell-Halls & Wilson (apparently out of favour) that are all contracted (3)

Have heard Niz won’t be with us next season. No info about where.