Mariners Squad 2024/2025 ALM and ACL Elite

[JoyfulPenguin]

Cum Dingo only getting 23 minutes since the end of September. I'd rather see a loan for him if there not going to use him.

I wonder if Jacko would know how to manage him.

 

[Corsair]

I wonder if Jacko would know how to manage him.

Probably just drop him. Needs someone to stroke the ego, king Mont. Speaking if which Hibs bottom...how's that new manager working out?! Must be time for yet another one.

 

[Spacks]

Probably just drop him. Needs someone to stroke the ego, king Mont. Speaking if which Hibs bottom...how's that new manager working out?! Must be time for yet another one.

Their forums are funny, some on there saying sacking monty was a mistake and atleast he could get more out of the players than David Gray

 

[shipwreck]

How on earth Monty got sacked for a mid table performance in less time and this dude still has a job and is rock bottom baffles me.

Hibs are an absolute basket case of a club.

 

[Ads]

Giving Monty & Serge another window or two as well could have seen them snag another couple of Brazilians or Portuguese gems.

Poor form.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Giving Monty & Serge another window or two as well could have seen them snag another couple of Brazilians or Portuguese gems.

Poor form.

The Scottish have always had an unrealistically high opinion of the quality of their league and clubs.

 

[Hello Sailor]

Giving Monty & Serge another window or two as well could have seen them snag another couple of Brazilians or Portuguese gems.

Poor form.

What happened to that young bloke from the Hibs academy that he signed?

 

[Spacks]

What happened to that young bloke from the Hibs academy that he signed?

Rory Whittaker - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

this him?

 

[Wombat]

I wonder if Jacko would know how to manage him.

Jacko is very switched on. No tickets, genuine bloke.

 

[shipwreck]

Honestly think Jacko would get even more out of Cummings.

 

[shipwreck]

Theo traveled to Japan 👀

 

[Big Al]

Theo traveled to Japan 👀

Jacko said he would be available for that. Held him back from derby to target this game.

 

[Wombat]

Looked OK whe he came on.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I guess Tappy is out for the season but does anyone know how far away Duarte, DeLima, and DiPizio are?
Maybe Pete?

 

[Corsair]

What are the expectations around January transfer window? Any possibility of picking up a striker?

Also any news on injury replacements?

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I intimated that I was over being positive in the Yokohama game thread and suggested I was going to say what I have not, in the interests of remaining positive, said so far.

Meerkat made a very good comparison when saying that the team is looking like a machine with broken parts or bits in the wrong places. This starting side of Jacko’s is not up to taking us to the finals this year.

What the Yokohama game did last night was to really highlight the deficiencies in our team that may not appear so obvious against an A-League opponent.

Starting at the back with the keeper.

Our defence is not solid. DPC is showing heaps of promise but is very young, and a fair way yet from being a starting A League level keeper. His distribution is hesitant and sometimes dangerous. This will improve with experience as will his ability to rule the box. There have been too many times both he and a defender are obviously lacking in communication. He needs to call clearly, early and loudly. It can be difficult for a young player to order experienced defenders. However, it is vital that he takes control. If he can keep, and build his confidence in what will be a difficult season,

He will make mistakes but is definitely one of the positives so far this season.

More to come……

 

[turbo]

Any possibility of picking up a striker?

I dont see it if we dont move someone on. Can't have someone new plus two decent senior wages plus a visa spot tied up in Edmo and Kuol.

 

[Ben10]

What are the expectations around January transfer window? Any possibility of picking up a striker?

Also any news on injury replacements?

I hope so, but I think it depends on what Charlesworth's ambitions for the season now are. If we don't pick up any new players or move on any underperforming ones, that shows an attitude of weather the storm, give young players experience and go again next year.

 

[Tevor]

I wouldn’t mind some movement both ways, Ben10 may be spot on. Nothing in and nothing out and we tolerate a poor season however provide valuable experience for next season. It takes at least three seasons for young players to reach good levels. We are a few smart seasons off being competitive for trophies as long as we get recruitment right over the next few years. Which is looking questionable at the moment. If we have the poor season I’m expecting how long will Jacko and Danny hang around. Unfortunately when we start descending we normally do it at lighting speed.

 

[geoffgfletch]

Lets be realistic, we are out of contention to progress to the next ACLE stage and therefore no real "financial" justification for MC to open up the cheque book. There will be no new signings in Jan but i think we will see a different team in the new year. Sainsbury will make a big difference across the back. MDP brings a fresh dynamic in the front third. ATM Kuol and Edmo do not have young guys chomping at the bit to dislodge them from the team. I expect that when De Lima and Durate are back they will force themselves into the team.
As for the A League season, we are not far behind and aside from the die hards, only the toilet seat winner is remembered. All we need to do is get some momentum (once we get a fully fit side) get into the 6 and anything is possible #believe