Mariners Squad - HAL 13 - 2017- 2018

[Big Al]

Would you be tempted to break the Baro Golec partnership up and go Baro and Posco with Golec LB.
I’d be tempted as makes us stronger over the back but Golec and Baro have got there shit together and are a good pairing

 

[Spacks]

why the f**k would they sign fabio?

 

[pjennings]

why the f**k would they sign fabio?

Especially as a visa player for the ACL. Fabio here and Hoole to SFC makes more sense.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

why the f**k would they sign fabio?

If he got his citizenship he would be a good player for the ACL. I doubt they would sign him if he hasn't.

 

[Woollybutt]

Would you be tempted to break the Baro Golec partnership up and go Baro and Posco with Golec LB.
I’d be tempted as makes us stronger over the back but Golec and Baro have got there shit together and are a good pairing

I think Posco and Baro would be too small. Size isn't everything but it seems like we'd be asking for the likes of Bobo to destroy our backline. I figure keep Golec and Baro as first choice, then Posco comes in for Baro when needed and Rowles in for Golec. Posco can cover the backline and holding midfield at a pinch, so useful option for the bench when everyone's available.

 

[Woollybutt]

Also, welcome back Posco. My shirt is finally relevant again!

 

[Wombat]

East Gosford Thai Massage welcomes you home.

He is a tough boy with granite legs and never groans or yelps (unlike me and most others).

I do challenge him to take on Kitty. Incredible therapist, in my opinion the best on the coast but she is brutal at times.

 

[Wombat]

If that's true - f**king bench Hoole for the rest of the season... Forget about his ability and the rest, we're f**ked anyway - but this thing of Arnie coming sniffing around Gosford every time he needs a new player, has got to stop... So make an example of him for even contemplating conversation, and tell him there's no release.

Its a load of bollocks mate. Hoole is the best winger we have. Lets use him properly.

 

[Wombat]

Promising winger/attacking midfielder. Decently pacy and has good ball control would fit our game plan well.

So we are looking to play him at LB then?

 

[pjennings]

If he got his citizenship he would be a good player for the ACL. I doubt they would sign him if he hasn't.

Still listed as only Portuguese
https://www.transfermarkt.com/fabio-ferreira/profil/spieler/40615

 

[Big Al]

If he got his citizenship he would be a good player for the ACL. I doubt they would sign him if he hasn't.

JP he counts as a foreigner for ACL as need to be a citizen for 12 months in ACL. So would only play A League.

Interesting tactics by Arnie waiting till Jan window to try steel other players to strengthen a week squad

 

[Big Al]

In the Appiah tweet was this exchange

 

[Wombat]

Jamie....you are probably a nice person but you are a muppet. Appi was shithouse. To a novice, his work rate is exciting.
To anyone that knows Football (and a slight question mark over the current management) he is like a excited Kelpie.
Anyway....I liked his game endevour and wish him well.

 

[midfielder]

Posco back IMO is excellent news was our best ball player for quite a while... he lacks two things height and raw speed,,,, but he can play across the back line and fill in as the DM which I think is his preferred and best position...

As for Rosebudd and Apa ... IMO and I say this sadly on balance its better they are gone it should allow us to get in better players.

On Powell.... he was signed as the back up striker .. I have massive respect for the skills he has and he has a heart as big a Texas and a very fit player who can play across most position in the front for a sorta reverse Posco ..... I would love to see Trent and the newboy given a chance upfront ...

 

[scottmac]

Ikonomidis would habe been a great pick up on loan for the rest of the season. Good pick up by WSW

 

[midfielder]

Shaun

Did we get a transfer fee for Apa

 

[Big Al]

Shaun

Did we get a transfer fee for Apa

Yes it’s in the media release. Undisclosed fee

 

[Wombat]

Box of balls is fair enough.

 

[MrCelery]

We desperately need a striker. So we sell a striker and get another defender. Nothing against Posco (welcome back), but I despair.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Think this is some BS. Why would he go back he was a failure the 1st time and won’t play in the A League. Could hint that one of Adrian or Ninko won’t be in the ACL

Covert Agent has talked a lot of shit about us. Seems to like trio shit stir at our expense. Not to be trusted imo.

Posc "can" be an absolute beast, only issue is that he's prone to the odd critical mistake, but we do seem to like that in a player

He is a good back up CB and can challenge Ivan. Same for DM and challenging Melling, though from what I've seen of Melling, if I put aside out his two dire errors, he's shown a lot of promise. Certainly better cover at CB than we have and than Rose in CM. We need steel. Steel is good.