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Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

style_cafe

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Has gone from Wellington Phoenix to Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the NSW NPL to then go to playing in the local PL with his mates at Gosford City Dragons.

Not sure if he's comitted to a longterm future at an elite level. He played at Wyoming with my daughter back when they were 10 yo, as she played with the boys and went to the same schools, actually looked up to him and gave her the confidence to try out and then make it into Rep Football herself to play at CCUnited/Lightning.

Shame though, Reece was a bright prospect whilst at Aston Villa Youth & Reserves before returning to Aus with the WS Wanderer's.

He may just need the right offer from his hometown club..
I can`t see Rosey going the distance this year
 

JoyfulPenguin

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Antonio Martis is an U17 midfielder for FC Midtjylland (Awer Mabil's current club) and represented the Joeys a year ago. One to keep an eye on perhaps?
 

JoyfulPenguin

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ATTACKING GUN BULUT UP FOR A-LEAGUE RETURN
By Dave Lewis
4 July 2016 2:36 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Australian striker Kerem Bulut could be on the way back to the A-League having negotiated a release from his contract with Greek club Iraklis after growing weary of chasing unpaid wages.


The former Australian youth star and Western Sydney Wanderers cult hero is pondering his immediate future after extricating himself from the final year of his two-season deal with the Greek Super League club, with a move to Asia or elsewhere in Europe also possibilities.
“I just want to go somewhere where I can focus on football and not have to keep worrying about money and asking 'what’s going on'?,” explained Bulut who, along with his teammates, went unpaid for almost five months this year in what has become an all too familiar scenario in financially-crippled Greece.
“It was all fine until January. But after we came back after Christmas, there were no further payments for five months," he said. “It’s the same situation across the whole of Greece, except for maybe Olympiakos. All the other teams, even Panathinaikos, they are always two or three months behind in paying players.
"The same would be the case at (compatriot) Terry Antonis’s team (PAOK).
“I don’t want to deal with it any more. I have a few options … and I am weighing things up. I will make a decision in next week or so.”
With Bulut determined to return to his central attacking role wherever he goes – rather than playing out wide as he did in 21 appearances for Iraklis – a return to the A-League, where he scored five goals in 13 appearances for Wanderers during his last short-term stint, is a possibility.
“I don’t know if I will head back home, go to Asia or elsewhere in Europe but I am not ruling anything out,” Bulut said. “The A-League could be an option; I won’t say 'yes or no'. I am open to everything right now.
People look at the A-League, and some say it’s a step down.
"I don’t see it that way. It’s a good competition and lots of players have been picked for the national from the A-League, so it’s not step backwards.
"Unlike in Greece it's an attacking competition, and I am open to it. I want just to score 12 to 15 goals next season, that’s my plan, wherever I go"
Whatever destination awaits Bulut, playing as a number nine is a pre-requisite of him signing on the dotted line.
“All I want to do is go to club and play my natural role. I want to say 'listen, if you see me as a No.9 I will come and play for you', he said. "I don’t care where that is, so long as I am comfortable and happy. I am sick of playing on the wing … I played all year there for Iraklis.
"I couldn’t show myself and in some ways I feel like it’s been a wasted year. It was a year for nothing … I played but really what did I play for? It’s not what I want to.
"I am 24 now and if I had played in my right position up front, maybe I could have broken through for the Socceroos. But I missed that chance.
"I have played for our national team at youth level as No.9 and I played for the Wanderers as a No.9. The same everywhere, except for Greece."
While disillusioned with Greece’s no-pay-for-play football economy and the perennial cash flow struggles of its clubs, he lays no blame at the door of Iraklis, adding: “I had a year to run, plus option for another, and while I am happy I have negotiated a release, the club president was always good to me.
“He is a top bloke and what happened wasn’t the club's fault so much. It’s a bad situation across the whole of Greece and Iraklis are just one of many clubs in the same situation.”

Masterfood's quality Limited Edition BBQ Rib Sauce:
https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/news/attacking-gun-bulut-up-for-a-league-return/292528

Definitely doesn't pass our supposed "no dickheads" policy (if that's still in effect) but is a good player, worth the risk?
 

Rowdy

Well-Known Member
Worth the risk ?

As you rightly pointed out, he doesn't pass the N-DH policy.

We just got rid of an ego-centric petulant
...... we dont need another.
 

JoyfulPenguin

Well-Known Member
Worth the risk ?

As you rightly pointed out, he doesn't pass the N-DH policy.

We just got rid of an ego-centric petulant
...... we dont need another.
Definitely agree, seems to be one of the most disruptive Australian players ever. If Tony Popovic couldn't handle him I doubt Tony Walmsley could.
 

Rowdy

Well-Known Member
Back in Aus, it would be his mates that surround him that are Bulut's biggest hurdle in getting his career on track.
 

sydmariner

Well-Known Member
ATTACKING GUN BULUT UP FOR A-LEAGUE RETURN
By Dave Lewis
4 July 2016 2:36 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Australian striker Kerem Bulut could be on the way back to the A-League having negotiated a release from his contract with Greek club Iraklis after growing weary of chasing unpaid wages.


The former Australian youth star and Western Sydney Wanderers cult hero is pondering his immediate future after extricating himself from the final year of his two-season deal with the Greek Super League club, with a move to Asia or elsewhere in Europe also possibilities.
“I just want to go somewhere where I can focus on football and not have to keep worrying about money and asking 'what’s going on'?,” explained Bulut who, along with his teammates, went unpaid for almost five months this year in what has become an all too familiar scenario in financially-crippled Greece.
“It was all fine until January. But after we came back after Christmas, there were no further payments for five months," he said. “It’s the same situation across the whole of Greece, except for maybe Olympiakos. All the other teams, even Panathinaikos, they are always two or three months behind in paying players.
"The same would be the case at (compatriot) Terry Antonis’s team (PAOK).
“I don’t want to deal with it any more. I have a few options … and I am weighing things up. I will make a decision in next week or so.”
With Bulut determined to return to his central attacking role wherever he goes – rather than playing out wide as he did in 21 appearances for Iraklis – a return to the A-League, where he scored five goals in 13 appearances for Wanderers during his last short-term stint, is a possibility.
“I don’t know if I will head back home, go to Asia or elsewhere in Europe but I am not ruling anything out,” Bulut said. “The A-League could be an option; I won’t say 'yes or no'. I am open to everything right now.
People look at the A-League, and some say it’s a step down.
"I don’t see it that way. It’s a good competition and lots of players have been picked for the national from the A-League, so it’s not step backwards.
"Unlike in Greece it's an attacking competition, and I am open to it. I want just to score 12 to 15 goals next season, that’s my plan, wherever I go"
Whatever destination awaits Bulut, playing as a number nine is a pre-requisite of him signing on the dotted line.
“All I want to do is go to club and play my natural role. I want to say 'listen, if you see me as a No.9 I will come and play for you', he said. "I don’t care where that is, so long as I am comfortable and happy. I am sick of playing on the wing … I played all year there for Iraklis.
"I couldn’t show myself and in some ways I feel like it’s been a wasted year. It was a year for nothing … I played but really what did I play for? It’s not what I want to.
"I am 24 now and if I had played in my right position up front, maybe I could have broken through for the Socceroos. But I missed that chance.
"I have played for our national team at youth level as No.9 and I played for the Wanderers as a No.9. The same everywhere, except for Greece."
While disillusioned with Greece’s no-pay-for-play football economy and the perennial cash flow struggles of its clubs, he lays no blame at the door of Iraklis, adding: “I had a year to run, plus option for another, and while I am happy I have negotiated a release, the club president was always good to me.
“He is a top bloke and what happened wasn’t the club's fault so much. It’s a bad situation across the whole of Greece and Iraklis are just one of many clubs in the same situation.”

Masterfood's quality Limited Edition BBQ Rib Sauce:
https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/news/attacking-gun-bulut-up-for-a-league-return/292528

Definitely doesn't pass our supposed "no dickheads" policy (if that's still in effect) but is a good player, worth the risk?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerem_Bulut NO!!!!!:popo:
 

Rowdy

Well-Known Member
Not unreasonable to ask why it was never picked up here. Poor kid.

Well, in his own words:

"How long this condition has affected me is unknown, and how this condition was not discovered during my time as a professional in Australia is a question for another day."

Indeed.
 

Rowdy

Well-Known Member
Jacques Faty : "My job is to lead at the Mariners"

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New Central Coast Mariners signing Jacques Faty wants to be a key part of this A-League season.


The 32-year-old hopes his wealth of experience can help guide Tony Walmsley’s side back into finals contention, after finishing 2015-16 bottom of the table.

“I’ve played in some good leagues, in France and Turkey so I have experience,” said Faty to the media earlier today.

"My job here is to lead the young players, try to explain how to improve the game and to of course do better than last season.”

A side that was in dire need of some consistent structure on the pitch last campaign, Faty arrives in Gosford with former Sydney FC defensive partner Mikael Tavares, who are seeking to repair the damage and find their best form.

“We’ll bring what we bring to Sydney FC two years ago when we arrived, we did very well there,” he said.

“We will do the same here at the Mariners because this team has some quality, the young guys are improving a lot.”

Settling into the team with apparent ease, the Senegalese’s attention has already turned to a spot in the team for the Mariners’ first FFA Cup game against Green Gully.

“I like the attitude here, I give respect and I get [that] back,” said Faty.

“I will try to play this game and play well, but honestly I need to be fit and ready first.”
 

JoyfulPenguin

Well-Known Member
Jacques Faty : "My job is to lead at the Mariners"

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New Central Coast Mariners signing Jacques Faty wants to be a key part of this A-League season.


The 32-year-old hopes his wealth of experience can help guide Tony Walmsley’s side back into finals contention, after finishing 2015-16 bottom of the table.

“I’ve played in some good leagues, in France and Turkey so I have experience,” said Faty to the media earlier today.

"My job here is to lead the young players, try to explain how to improve the game and to of course do better than last season.”

A side that was in dire need of some consistent structure on the pitch last campaign, Faty arrives in Gosford with former Sydney FC defensive partner Mikael Tavares, who are seeking to repair the damage and find their best form.

“We’ll bring what we bring to Sydney FC two years ago when we arrived, we did very well there,” he said.

“We will do the same here at the Mariners because this team has some quality, the young guys are improving a lot.”

Settling into the team with apparent ease, the Senegalese’s attention has already turned to a spot in the team for the Mariners’ first FFA Cup game against Green Gully.

“I like the attitude here, I give respect and I get [that] back,” said Faty.

“I will try to play this game and play well, but honestly I need to be fit and ready first.”
Really hope he is fit and ready for that game our backline is an NPL all-stars at best without him.
 

Rowdy

Well-Known Member
Mickael Tavares: Central Coast Mariners more like a family
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Mickael Tavares is having no trouble adapting to life at Gosford Park.


The holding-midfielder signed with the Central Coast Mariners in April, joining close confidant Jacques Faty in a move from Sydney FC.

Speaking to the media after his first training session with Tony Walmsley’s outfit earlier today, the 33-year-old praised the positivity among the squad after some tough times.

“You could see they have some young players [with potential]…so that’s why we came here, because the coach’s objective was very interesting,” said Tavares.

“Even in our first session I can see there’s a lot of quality…hopefully we’re going to bring the experience and make a good mix between the young and older players.”


After the disaster that was 2015-16 for the Mariners, Tavares and his fellow arrival from the Sky Blues have clear goals in mind at Gosford.

“I came here with the objective to make the playoff [finals] first of all and we are going to work hard for it,” he said.

“I want to make [this] a great season and do the same as we did when we arrived at Sydney FC.”

The Senegalese import also spoke of the differences in environments he is now experiencing, now finding his work a bit more relaxing on the coast.

“In Sydney you can feel a little bit more pressure, it’s a big city,” said Tavares

“[Here] everybody is more friendly, it is more like a family…but we still want to achieve a good season.”

The defender also addressed the buzz that surrounded his signing, with many Central Coast fans noting his resemblance to fellow Frenchman Nicolas Anelka.

“Even in France everybody told me I look like him…so I start to believe it’s true.”
 

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