Mariners Squad - HAL 13 - 2017- 2018

[Timmah]

I don't think this says anything about Liam. I think Paolo is worried that while DDS is gone if we lose a cb or midfielder to injury or suspension then we are f**ked. Ashcroft off to Malta to trial and Melling in. Now that I know about Ashcroft this seems a straight swap.

Still doesn't add anything to the squad in the problem area of finishing chances.

I agree with this but at the same time we're literally at the start of the transfer window, it's not like this is our only activity the whole month (hopefully...)

 

[pjennings]

I can only see us adding players after we lose players. Hopefully only the one's Okon wants to lose.

 

[priorpeter]

I agree with this but at the same time we're literally at the start of the transfer window, it's not like this is our only activity the whole month (hopefully...)

It is. Okon confirmed as much with NBN yesterday.

 

[priorpeter]

The unforgotton DM 304 is Wales.

Another sign our kids aren’t cutting it under Paulo.

We don’t need Maila. We need a foreign LW of total quality. Doubtful this season but hopefully next.

Sorry al, he's definitely not a DM. Out and out winger.

 

[shipwreck]

It is. Okon confirmed as much with NBN yesterday.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Who do we currently have as marquee?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Who do we currently have as marquee?

According to Wikipedia (Definitely the most reliable of all sources) we don't have one, though Tom Glover's Tottenham wage might be even though we most likely aren't paying all of it.

 

[shipwreck]

So Djite signs for a shit Indonesian club and we sign a mediocre DM whilst not scoring in over a month.

Your squad is not working Paul, fix it.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

We didn’t have much before to be fair. It wasn’t that he was awesome it was the rest sucked.

However our problem was loosing guys around that 50 game mark after we got them there. If i were Liam I’d leave as the dutch duo aren’t going anywhere and coach just played DDS in there when it’s your turn.

Melling is obviously on a 6 month trial

When next to Monty he also really played more like a CAM than a DM imo.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I have always believed that Liam has the potential to play as a No.10 and now that Danny is away, perhaps it is time for Okon to see if he can fill what is arguably our biggest need. I know others on here will shoot this post down but he has the control, touch, vision and ability to create a bit of time and space for himself to arguably be more useful further forward.

I am also happy with Melling being signed as he has previously shown he has a good engine and can compete physically. I will admit to being a fan of him since his Adelaide days and think he could develop into a very good player, given a decent run of games. He has had a tendency to pick up silly cards in the past, so if he can rein that side of his game in, he could be a real asset.

I would still like to see Okon sign Mitch Malia, to give Pain some proper competition at LM. I get that he might be considered as NPL by some but the kid is hungry and managed to find the net in his brief stint at PGFC.

Not sure the club will look to sign another striker but it is arguably the biggest thing missing at the moment and unless Asdrubal or Powell can really step up, this will likely be another frustrating season.

I was actually just posting how I felt he never really played like a DM for us and more like a 10. But that said. He’s still not in the running for a spot at ten imo either.

 

[VicMariner]

So Djite signs for a shit Indonesian club and we sign a mediocre DM whilst not scoring in over a month.

Your squad is not working Paul, fix it.

I like Djite but he is hot and cold as a striker. We need better imo to be competitive.

Other teams have signed unknown foreign players who turned out to be gems. Why can't we recruit like that?
If MC is going spend some coin maybe the best place would be some quality scouts.

 

[Ozhammer]

If MC is going spend some coin maybe the best place would be some quality scouts.

Only if they can score goals though!

 

[Wombat]

It shows that Mikey the Pikey is still a joke.

 

[Wombat]

Who do we currently have as marquee?

Circus tent over the road from the stadium is the only Marquee Mikey the Pikey thinks looks grand.

 

[pinklady]

I am a fan of Lachie Wales but he is a right-sided player, so wouldn’t solve the LM issue.

Hopefully though he will get some game time whilst TBT is away, so we can see how far along his development path he has come.

Wales is in the squad travelling to Geelong. I think Melling and Rowles will be left out and play NYL against Wanderers.

 

[Coastalraider]

Mitch Duke had just been extended my Shimizu.

 

[Ozhammer]

Mitch Duke has just been extended by Shimizu.

How tall is he now then?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Mitch Duke had just been extended my Shimizu.

Good for Dukey.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

 

[Ozhammer]

Hmmmm, some interesting names there eh?