Michael McGlinchey ??

[Jocwa08]

Lawrie seems impressed by him and he has impressed in trails.
Do you think we will sign him or will he turn out like the serbs
who also impressed in trails ??
Will he be the flair and creativity that we need?
Everyones thoughts

 

[Part_Timer]

he will sign..

 

[midfielder]

He will sign if for nothing else to make Fozzie's day... 

 

[Ted]

The fact he is still around says yes imo

 

[Deej]

I think he'll be signed as well as Wales

 

[Wombat]

Sounds good to me.

 

[fish]

Hopefully both will be signed

 

[midfielder]

Sheep Shaggers seem very interested in him ...

http://yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9591

Thoughts or news on the NZ-born players who have represented foreign countries at age-group level and are now eligible to play for the All Whites due to the change in FIFA regulations????
(i.e. Rory Fallon of Plymouth Argyle, Michael McGlinchey- ex-Celtic, Winston Reid- Danish age-group international, Tommy Smith- Ipswich Town and England age-group international).

Some sites where you can read about McGlinchey's trial game for Central Coast Mariners on the weekend. Coach Laurie McKinna seemed suitably impressed:
www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28252

"(Scottish trialist Michael McGlinchey) is here for another week and we were quite happy with him. I dont think he spilled up the ball once, he was very tidy. Hed only done a weeks pre-season before he got here so Im sure hell get better. Its always good to get the ball and make things happen in midfield, so we were quite happy with him," McKinna said.

McGlinchey is also the subject of a headline story on the Asian Football Confederation website:
www.the-afc.com/en/news-centre/member-association-news/302-australia/24837-mcglinchey-impresses-mariners-mckinna

See report on McGlinchey arriving for Mariners trial at: http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/107829,mcglincheys-creative-hope-for-mariners.aspx

Also see the Toronto FC of Major League Soccer fans' site for comprehensive fans' opinions as they have been following MCGlinchey's trials up to now at Central Coast. They were impressed when he trialled at Toronto earlier this year and disappointed when their club didn't sign him, apparently due to red tape. They are still following his recent trials:
http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=628078

Also see Celltic fans' website for opinion and career details:
www.kerrydalestreet.com/page/McGlinchey

And finally the Dunfermline fans' site where he last played first team football on loan from Celtic:
www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=109762

Anyone seen any news on whether Rory Fallon has decided to commit to NZ yet?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Will sign both unless an unforeseen spanner turns up.

 

[marinermick]

Will sign both unless an unforeseen spanner turns up.

Not from what I understand.

Now in the hands of McClinchey's agents and Wales not likely to be signed.

 

[fedelta]

Do You Think He Will Be Signed??
Yes - 28 (96.6%)
No - 1 (3.4%)

lol

 

[Wombat]

Mick,

Whats the problem with Wales?

I thought he was impressive from most reports.

 

[dibo]

Ah, but he was no Gumprecht, to be sure.

 

[Ted]

The fact we have a Jamaican coming to trial is some kind of indication...

 

[MARSHP1]

I think Lawries just keeping all his options open.How many spots left to fill... is it 2 or 3? I'm sure McGlinchley will sign then it is just a question of looking at all the guys currently on offer and making a decision. This years squad looks pretty good, plenty of competition for places.

 

[Muppet]

I think there are just two spots to fill now.

 

[marinermick]

Mick,

Whats the problem with Wales?

I thought he was impressive from most reports.

no idea as to the reason

 

[clarence]

I think there are just two spots to fill now.

How many foreigner spots available though? We have signed Doig and Travis and now looking at McGlinchey and Wales. Also does Hutchinson now qualify as a foreigner now he plays for another country (I know, I know, go to my room....... ;D)

 

[elevated position]

saw wales play the sydney game . was quiet busy and put on some good moves and could of had 2 goals of the head but went early on both. Both very very good crosses by pedj but he was in position and played very strong the whole game.

 

[Wombat]

Ah, but he was no Gumprecht, to be sure.

No one is fit to fill the great man's shoes!