Mariners Squad - HAL 11 - 2015/2016

[pjennings]

The recruitment this year and last reminds me of our 2008-10 period when we cheaped out and paid the price.

I'm holding out hope that TW's European adventure bears fruit. If nothing comes of the Everton link I will be disappointed - though not surprised. If we get hold of 3 1st choice HAL players (though not yet EPL players) we might well be saying what a great off-season.

 

[style_cafe]

The most preferable scenario (fantasy) would be to have all the players we need signed by now.
That would give our "Evertonian" friends time to settle in a new country before training starts in 1-2 weeks.
It also gives Monty & the senior players time to show them around & make them feel welcome.
Then when training starts all the players are on the same footing & heading in the same direction.

Back in the old days we called that "Planning" now we call it "Dreaming"

 

[VicMariner]

The most preferable scenario (fantasy) would be to have all the players we need signed by now.
That would give our "Evertonian" friends time to settle in a new country before training starts in 1-2 weeks.
It also gives Monty & the senior players time to show them around & make them feel welcome.
Then when training starts all the players are on the same footing & heading in the same direction.

Back in the old days we called that "Planning" now we call it "Dreaming"

It would also be nice to be prepared for the FFA Cup just a few weeks away.
I hope the club gives that comp a good shake.

 

[localpom]

According to Soccer Stoppage time(who aren't always right, but more often than not are), young Aussie CB Callum Richardson returning home from Burnley. Interest from 2 A league clubs, would be surprised if we aren't one of them. "Ball playing CB in the mould of Trent Sainsbury". 19 years old, potential, cheap, we need 2 CB's at least.

 

[Capt. Awesome]

According to Soccer Stoppage time(who aren't always right, but more often than not are), young Aussie CB Callum Richardson returning home from Burnley. Interest from 2 A league clubs, would be surprised if we aren't one of them. "Ball playing CB in the mould of Trent Sainsbury". 19 years old, potential, cheap, we need 2 CB's at least.

Petkovic just left Sydney back to Europe. So they would be interested as well.

 

[localpom]

Petkovic just left Sydney back to Europe. So they would be interested as well.

I think they have Matt Jurman to fill that spot but agree that they need cover. He's a Perth boy but Perth just signed another young CB who we were also interested in.

 

[VicMariner]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/transfer-rumours-cahill-uncertainty-spiranovic-stay
"Oliver Bozanic is on the lookout for a new European club but is not averse to an A-League return, with two clubs tabling offers."

I wonder if we are one of the clubs?

 

[localpom]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/transfer-rumours-cahill-uncertainty-spiranovic-stay
"Oliver Bozanic is on the lookout for a new European club but is not averse to an A-League return, with two clubs tabling offers."

I wonder if we are one of the clubs?

I would love him back but not sure it will be us. Will be fairly expensive and doesn't really play in a position we are desperate needing. I hope i'm wrong though.

 

[Capt. Awesome]

There is twitter talk he his on the coast at the moment hmmm....

I think Sydney would get him though. They me a middy after losing Dimitrijevic.

 

[adz]

If he has family here it would make sense to be on the coast

 

[dibo]

Aussie marquee farken!

 

[shipwreck]

Arnold f**k off.....

 

[Roy Law]

I would love him back but not sure it will be us. Will be fairly expensive and doesn't really play in a position we are desperate needing. I hope i'm wrong though.

The perfect replacement for John Hutchinson who we have replaced, so far, with a teenager.
Still, I will believe it when I see it

 

[Roy Law]

I think they have Matt Jurman to fill that spot but agree that they need cover. He's a Perth boy but Perth just signed another young CB who we were also interested in.

Why do all these young CBs seem to come from Perth?

 

[UnitedsNo9]

I was chatting to Oli at Erina Fair on Sunday so is definitely on the Coast, no doubt spending time with family. He seemed quite relaxed about his future. Would obviously love him here. I really want to see him in Russia 2018 so am happy for him to go somewhere he is getting lots of games at a good level. If we did pick him up e.g. Aus Marquee, which position would you all have him in? Has played across midfield so DM, AM, Left side all options, even possibly up front.

 

[Rowdy]

Marquee's require 'Cold Hard Ca$$$h'.

The Mariners have a 'Luke-Warm i-Saver account'

 

[Big Al]

Marquee's require 'Cold Hard Ca$$$h'.

The Mariners have a 'Luke-Warm i-Saver account'

And they have lost the PIN number

 

[Roy Law]

Tautology...

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Not a new squad member but looks like we have a new Strength and conditioning coach. Bruce Johnson. Has a rugby league background. Worked for 2 years at the roosters. Apparently was a professional sprinter back in the day too. Will be interesting to see how his experience will be implemented in the football sense.

@BriceJohnsonCCM: I AM IN! Excited & proud to be a part of @ccmariners. Can't wait to get to work with @TonyWalmsley, staff & team. #AreYouIn

 

[Atomic]

A little bit more on Brice (not Bruce) Johnson…
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull...y-glut-touch/story-20257108-detail/story.html