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

[Antlion]

We desperately need a goalkeeper, a centre back and a #10 before another striker.

Definitely.

 

[turbo]

Fornarolli will be as ineffective as McCormack unless the midfield improves. If a quality AM comes in it could work.

I agree with needing to improve the midfield but I disagree about the comparison with Ross. Fornaroli is far more likely to and quite capable of dropping back to bring the ball forward, make his own chances or provide an assist. No doubt service helps any striker but some can do more than others with less.

 

[NoDiggity]

Matt Sanchez just commented on CCM’s Instagram post..

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Matt Sanchez just commented on CCM’s Instagram post..

Saying .......?

 

[NoDiggity]

Saying .......?

 

[Pirate Pete]

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• mattsanchez5

• ethanbaker___
  Try and win a f**ken game

• alexk292929
  @newcastlejetssupporters savage

• gioryaki
  @mattsanchez5 good luck at the mariners mate

• atienoflo
  Where is this...

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

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MLS signing confirmed.

 

[Coastalraider]

MLS signing confirmed.

Where?

 

[Rowdy]

Where?

He's insinuating 'confirmed', all because Mattias Sanchez (who's prev.played in MLS) has commented the CCM Insta. account ...... that's all.

 

[Rowdy]

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

He's insinuating 'confirmed', all because Mattias Sanchez (who's prev.played in MLS) has commented the CCM Insta. account ...... that's all.

Yup. I figured that's where @NoDiggity was going with it

 

[marinermick]

You would have to say that that bit evidence is very strong for Sanchez playing here.

When was the last time he played a competitive fixture?

 

[NoDiggity]

Sorry, was just reaffirming my earlier post.

Not sure if it’s been mentioned here but starting to hear rumours of possible signing of Argentinian midfielder Matias Sánchez.

https://us.soccerway.com/players/matias-sanchez/55484/

Him liking CCM page & a post for them doesn’t necessarily mean confirmed, but pretty likely.

@marinermick I think you’ll find he’s played bugger all games since leaving Victory

 

[Ancient Mariner]

If true, "meh".

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

If true, "meh".

Be disappointing if he is our international. Another reserve keeper

 

[NoDiggity]

Be disappointing if he is our international. Another reserve keeper

He’s a DM mate..

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

He’s a DM mate..

ah... was looking at the Rio Grande keeper by that name

 

[NoDiggity]

If this is our international signing it asks the question why are signing a DM? A few possibilities;
1. Tom Haraaj is leaving
2. Him or Aiden/Tom will be played at CAM
3. Cover for aiden when he leaves at the end of the season.
4. He will be played out of position (CB?)

 

[turbo]

3. Cover for aiden when he leaves at the end of the season.

I’m going for 3 with the possibility of pushing Tom or Aiden forward if we’re not having any luck finding a suitable AM in the window. Oar is there at the moment but likely slides left if Pain gets his UK move.

Edit - if Pain does get his move I hope he gets a farewell at a match. He deserves that much for what he’s put in over a terrible time.

 

[FFC Mariner]

If we play 532 then having 2 screening DM's gives us effectively a 7 man defence when we dont have the ball. If both screeners can play the ball out (ie not Melling) then a quick counter is on.

That would involve O"Neill at 10