Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

[JoyfulPenguin]

The wonderful Boycey has reported on Twitter that Facundo has scored twice in arrow at training!
https://twitter.com/Boycey1105/status/818968992907808768

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Happy Birthday to Jake Adelson who turns 21 today!

 

[Big Al]

Giancarlo Gallifuoco?

Yep. Was in that blog by David. Might have been on page 2. Not home so hard to find the exact bit from it

 

[Big Al]

Hola Davor!

Who are some of the young Socceroos being chased by Okon and how do you rate his chances of bringing in one or two? Also who goes to make way for them?
Hughat 12:40 PM

Curtis Good and De Silva he's enquired but probably unlikely to sign, and rumour is he's after Giancarlo Gallifuoco now.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

God dammit FFA:
A-League clubs are fuming with the FFA over a poorly timed Olyroos tour of Hong Kong

DAVID DAVUTOVIC, Herald SunJanuary 12, 2017 8:55amFOOTBALL Federation Australia is on a collision course with A-League clubs, after a host of Olyroos were called up for a hastily arranged tour of Hong Kong in a fortnight.The squad has not been released, but the Herald Sun understands that Melbourne City winger Bruce Kamau, Perth Glory midfielder Brandon Wilson, Western Sydney defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis and Adelaide United full-back Ben Garuccio headline the in-form A-League players called up for the Lunar New Year Cup.
Ruon Tongyik (City), Jaushua Sotirio (Wanderers), Newcastle trio Devante Clut, Nicholas Cowburn and Lachlan Jackson and Central Coast pair Scott Galloway and Liam Rose are other regulars who look set to miss their clubs’ Round 17 fixtures.
Brisbane Roar will lose attacker Brandon Borrello for the Western Sydney clash on January 28 and their Asian Champions League qualifier three days later.A-League clubs had no idea about the tournament until a month ago, before receiving letters from FFA requesting their players be released on Tuesday.85% of original size (was 293x165) - Click to enlarge
Bruce Kamau in action for Melbourne City. Picture: Getty Images
FFA last night declined to comment, but it appears A-League clubs may dig their heels in, fuming at the timing and lack of communication regarding the tournament.“It breaches FIFA statutes to require clubs to provide players outside of FIFA windows,’’ Adelaide United chairman Greg Griffin said.“If it was a game of any importance the clubs would generally give consideration to release our players.“This is a meaningless tournament where there is no benefit of any kind to Australian football. It’s an absolute farce that A-League players who are required by their clubs are being required to play when there is nothing on the line.’’Players’ chief John Didulica said the players had been placed in a precarious position.“It’s always regrettable when we put players in a club versus country situation,’’ Didulica said.“The sooner we can respect FIFA international breaks then the easier it will be for all parties in working together constructively.“Every player always wants to play for their country.’’
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Perth Glory could lose Brandon Wilson.
Perth Glory could lose Brandon Wilson.The Olyroos, who are coached by Josep Gombau, are due to face K-League champions FC Seoul on January 28, with the final on January 31.Some players run the risk of missing their team’s Round 18 games too.The Lunar New Year Cup, which has run since the 1950s, was set to be scrapped after declining interest, but has been rekindled in recent months.Most of the Olyroos squad, including Kamau, Garuccio, Borrello and Galloway, will be ineligible for the Tokyo 2020. The qualifiers are unlikely to start until at least next year.FFA wants to use the tournament as a test run for the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in July.Melbourne Victory is believed to be the only Australian club without a player called up.

MOOTED HONG KONG-BOUND OLYROOS SQUADMOOTED HONG KONG-BOUND OLYROOS SQUADLunar New Year Cup, Hong Kong (25 January — 1 February, 2017)Ben Garuccio*, Jordan O’Doherty, Daniel Margush (Adelaide United), Brandon Borrello* (Brisbane), Scott Galloway*, Liam Rose (Central Coast), Bruce Kamau*, Ruon Tongyik* (Melbourne City), Devante Clut*, Nicholas Cowburn*, Lachlan Jackson* (Newcastle Jets), Brandon Wilson, Jordan Thurtell* (Perth Glory), George Blackwood (Sydney FC), Jonathan Aspropotamitis, Jaushua Sotirio*, Mario Shabow (Western Sydney)*Ineligible (too old) for 2020 Olympics


Sauce:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/f...g/news-story/632769f6621a260f9af1db814e04d663

 

[Capt. Awesome]

I'd put Trent's name on the list too.

 

[Big Al]

Gombau was at our WSW game sat 3 rows in front of me, so definitely has an eye on our players.

Time for clubs to say no, however should we say yes? Chance to get some players in front of Asian teams to see if they like what we have. On the other side we need to win these next few games.

Players like Galloway and Kamau who aren't eligible for Tokyo should not be in any squad. Should be using only players who will be eligible when it counts IMO

 

[Pirate Pete]

I would presume it's like an international. The only way we could pull a player out is if he's injured.

 

[Big Al]

I would presume it's like an international. The only way we could pull a player out is if he's injured.

No it's not in the FIFA dates, problem is FFA run our competition. Showing the same disrespect for the competition they always do and is why the clubs don't want them running the league.

 

[Big Al]

Perth have lost Josh Risdon. They may come harder for Storm

 

[style_cafe]

Tom Heward-Belle in Sydney FC's youth team squad...
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Liam McGing SFC any relation?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Liam McGing SFC any relation?

Brother I think? Vaguely remember reading that he was.

 

[Big Al]

Liam McGing SFC any relation?

Yes brother. His Twitter mentions playing against his brother and has picture of them McGing in CCM and he SFC. Youth game in 2015.

Doesn't use it much and also retweeted Jake signing for two more years with us. After that no mention of him

Also a he made a PO team himself

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Our mid season report card by Outside 90:
http://outside90.com/a-league-half-season-report-central-coast-mariners-627/

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Our rumoured transfer target, Giancarlo Gallifuoco, turns 23 today.

 

[Pirate Pete]

Our rumoured transfer target, Giancarlo Gallifuoco, turns 23 today.

I'm guessing he has a European passport. I'm not sure of the rules but I don't think his international appearances are enough to warrant a work permit.
So with Brexit happening ( or supposed to happen) could it be he won't be able to work in the UK anymore?

 

[Luca Brasi]

Tom Heward-Belle in Sydney FC's youth team squad...
The young shot stopper wishes to spend more time in Sydney to focus on his university studies - See more at: http://www.ccmariners.com.au/article/club-statement-mariners-grant-release-to-tom-heward- Dec 1

 

[Luca Brasi]

Our rumoured transfer target, Giancarlo Gallifuoco, turns 23 today.

Pity we missed out on him earlier - he was released by Victory in May and stayed in Australia until he signed for Torquay in August. I would have rated him better than McGing and Ascroft.

 

[dibo]

He's the right sort of player to be picking up. And he's Aussie, so no issue there.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Storm Roux turns 24 today!