Mariners Squad - HAL 14 - 2018- 2019 - The challenge for Mike Mulvey is over

[Forum Phoenix]

There is no way that McGing and Hoole will be under threat whilst Millar and McDonald are there. Neither of them are up to A League standard although Millar at least is something to work with (he's closer to HAL than Bolt atm). Aspro will not play RB unless Mulvey works miracles with him - he is more likely to play CB over Cisse than RB over McGing.

Yeah Millar looked raw. Strong and a good competitor. But clearly needs more time.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I'm hanging out for any signing news now. The team clearly needs its remaining preseason time to gel so getting everyone in as soon as possible will be invaluable

Yep. Six weeks lead in seem vital. So everyday I’m haunting this thread.

What do people now think is our top priority? Still another striker? Or CAM?

 

[localpom]

Yep. Six weeks lead in seem vital. So everyday I’m haunting this thread.

What do people now think is our top priority? Still another striker? Or CAM?

I'd still like a top quality RB. Glen Johnson is still clubless i think. Another striker would obviously be a biggie.......we need someone who can almost guarantee us 10-15 goals. I think we can compete pretty well with who we have but don't think we have the firepower up front to win games on a regular basis. I think we will see stellar seasons from both Matty and Corey but we will be lucky to get 10-15 from the combined.

 

[sydmariner]

Clisby looks like he could be the nek season 1 heff

 

[marinermick]

FFC Mariner's intel of a big signing looks a done deal. Hearing a younger former Socceroo.

 

[Revilo]

FFC Mariner's intel of a big signing looks a done deal. Hearing a younger former Socceroo.

Why not just say his name?

 

[marinermick]

Why not just say his name?

Not the done thing until announced.

 

[localpom]

Not the done thing until announced.

I'll have a guess, with no knowledge of any of this....Chris Ikonomidis?

 

[pjennings]

Not the done thing until announced.

Do you know when it will be announced?

 

[Yoda]

Ray Gatt reporting that it’s Tommy Oar

 

[Coastalraider]

Would be a great level signing for us, but its another guy who doesn't score a lot of goals.

 

[localpom]

Would be a great level signing for us, but its another guy who doesn't score a lot of goals.

Would be very happy with that. Did he know Mulvey at The Roar? Agree not many goals but plenty of assists which is an area we have lacked massively.

 

[Michael]

If this is true it’s a brilliant signing. And puts pressure on Pain. Which hoping gives him the kick up the arse to go to the next level.

Also, would probably make Mulvey more inclined to stick with playing wingers... Oar being an out and out winger.. which suits us more than wingbacks as we have 95 natural wingers

 

[FFC Mariner]

Pain isn't a 10

 

[Michael]

Pain isn't a 10

I don’t think anyone has suggested that?

 

[localpom]

Pain isn't a 10

Meaning if it comes off Oar will be?

 

[pjennings]

Oar can play both - a bit like Wee-Mac. I like it - gives us a lot of options - still need that prolific striker and a CB/RB

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I rate Tommy Oar, and someone who can put in proper crosses and balls onto Mattys head is terrific, but struggling to understand our midfield plans with Weemac, Hoole, Pain, McDonald, Kekeris, central midfield seems so bare in comparison unless weemac is at ten. Surely not Pain at 10?
Oar maybe... but he’s still a winger?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Pain can play both - a bit like Wee-Mac. I like it - gives us a lot of options - still need that prolific striker and a CB/RB

Can he? I never saw that as being in his kit bag. Seems too one footed and is nothing special on the ball.

 

[BrisRecky]

Tommy won’t be the fastest Mariner but like they say
LESS IS OAR