Player movements 2013/2014

[nebakke]

Well here we are... I know I haven't been hugely keen, but a little bit converted by the concept of taking him back as a squaddie I have to say - especially in the light of the last couple of days, if they can play him as a #10 maybe we can too

FOR the past 15 months Troy Hearfield has been counting down the days to February 15.
That is the date the former Jets, Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners midfielder can finally return to football after serving a ban for testing positive to ecstasy.
That return will come in the Northern NSW National Premier League with Charlestown City Blues.
The ban stalled the 26-year-old’s 117-match A-League career.
He has been working in a Newcastle sheet metal business and focusing on maintaining his fitness for his return.
‘‘My No.1 goal is to get fit, perform and play games,’’ Hearfield told the Newcastle Herald at Blues training yesterday.
‘‘What’s happened has happened and it’s done.
‘‘There’s nothing I can do about it and I’ve just got to get over it.’’
He is determined to return to the A-League and in his first two weeks at Blues training is showing plenty of hunger.
‘‘I haven’t stopped, to be honest,’’ he said of training during his ban.
‘‘I’ve got 2 weeks to go and I’ve been hanging for this for 15 months.’’
Hearfield trained with Valentine Phoenix last season but chose to return to playing with the Blues given his friendship with Charlestown’s Matt Tull and Ben Hughes.
Charlestown City coach Shane Pryce said he had no doubts Hearfield would return quickly to the A-League.
‘‘Basically the attitude, the hunger, the professionalism he’s shown in the last two weeks is all pointing towards that,’’ Pryce said.
‘‘He’s only going to benefit my current squad because he comes with a great attitude and is raising the bar in training in what’s required with skills and commitment.’’
Hearfield was officially sacked by the Mariners in April 2013 due to his positive drug test and played his last A-League game against Phoenix in November 2012.
Returning to Bluetongue Stadium next season under coach Phil Moss is his preferred option.
‘‘I’m ready, and that’s what I’ve told Mossy for when he gets some space at the Mariners,’’ Hearfield said.
‘‘They’re willing to give me another opportunity, and I want to show some faith back to them as they’ve been outstanding to me.’’
Any former A-League player returning to the NPL is expected to attract extra attention from rival teams and supporters. Asked if Hearfield’s drug ban would exacerbate that, Pryce said: ‘‘You’re in Newcastle, so definitely.
‘‘He’s had time to reflect on decisions he’s made in the past. I think he’s moved on, and he’s got to expect that, but he’s man enough to carry that, and that will be the end of that.’’
Pryce said the Tamworth-bred former Olyroo would be used in an attacking role for the Blues, likely in behind the strikers as a No.10.
Hearfield made his debut for the Jets in the semi-finals in 2006-07 and went on to play 13 games the following season when Newcastle won the grand final, although he was not selected for the decider.
After the grand final Hearfield parted with the Jets in messy circumstances when the club tried to block his release from the second year of his contract to join Wellington.
He said he would be interested in returning to the Jets, now under new management.
‘‘I’m never going to say never. I love Newcastle and I love the people here. Winning the league here was one of the highlights of my career. I find myself down the F3 at the moment, but that’s business.’’

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2...a-league-after-drug-ban/?cs=306#disqus_thread

 

[scottmac]

If it is true that the Chinese club hasn't contacted CCM about this then they need to cop a sanction from their governing body. How bloody arrogant to talk to the player without talking to his employer as well. I don't blame CCM for digging their heels in, if it is true.

He's in the last 6 months of his contact, he can talk to whoever he chooses.

 

[Big Al]

Asked the wrong bloke in my opinion. While Mossy is his Boss Mossy ain't the Boss.

Prob said i'm happy to let you go much like Arnie did at end of Last year but Mossy doesn't wright the cheques or receive them & up stairs have said - Why what do we get out of it. Your old so if you refuse to comeback next year who cares & if they refused the extention offer they prob don't want him net year anyway but they do want him now.

Our system is based on selling for money not because they pay better o/s.

Difference between McGlinchy is we might get a deal out of it later (personally think that is some BS to) while McBreen just walks.

If we are prepared to let him go if we get replacements then that should have been told to him as well.

I think the club are right here based on our current squad he is a valuable member.

Depending how good the personal terms are just cough up the $250,000 yourself McBreen - Also it's a sign the club might not really want him unless he is free (not prepared to pay for him). Surely the $250k is negotiable as well but they haven't even tried.

 

[iEatHands]

NOOOOOOO WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE END F@#KING HELL!

https://twitter.com/RichBaylissFOX/status/429077937308962816

Richard Bayliss ‏@RichBaylissFOX
BREAKING: @FOXSportsNews understands @ccmariners have agreed to sell defender Trent Sainsbury to an unknown Dutch club.

 

[Einstein]

From the outside it appears that it is one rule for one player and another rule for DM. If Arnie were here he would be on his way with blessing from the club I suspect. He is in the twilight of his career, he wont be in the CCM squad for next year (I assume), this could of been handled with dignity and class.. Instead we have this again!

 

[rbakersmith]

NOOOOOOO WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE END F@#KING HELL!

https://twitter.com/RichBaylissFOX/status/429077937308962816

We couldn't have sold Seip back instead?

 

[dibo]

CCM have asked for $250k for Danny. That's their valuation. If someone offers $250k, he's free to go.

It's fair to assume that the same has occurred for Trent - they're asking $x. If someone offers $x, he's free to go.

 

[dibo]

We couldn't have sold Seip back instead?

Selling someone assumes there's a buyer.

 

[scottmac]

Oh well.
If he's gone we should be looking at the og monster.

 

[shipwreck]

I actually admire how ccm have handled this, I dont like that the Chinese club assumed they could have him for free, he is under a signed contract so suck it up. Imagine if roles were reversed, Mcbreen worked hard and won his contract then this really awesome player wanted to play for us and promised to score way more goals, would it be a case of poor CCM and what a jerk Mcbreen is for not leaving his contract for free to allow this better player in?

 

[iEatHands]

Now Semi Official.. He's either gone or not going to be happy with missed opportunity..

Dominic Bossi‏@DomBossi
Trent Sainsbury has agreed to join PEC Zwolle but the @ccmariners yet to agree on the transfer fee. Fully story to come @SMHsport

 

[iEatHands]

Trent Sainsbury to sign with Dutch club PEC Zwolle
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...-pec-zwolle-20140131-31rpc.html#ixzz2rwW80sDE
Central Coast Mariners Trent Sainsbury defender is poised to sign for Dutch club PEC Zwolle but faces a race against the transfer deadline as the two clubs are yet to agree on a transfer fee.

The 22-year-old agreed to join the Eredivisie club yesterday but may his move to The Netherlands has not been given the green light by the Mariners due to a disagreement over the fee.

It's understood that PEC submitted an offer that triggered the minimum fee release clause in Sainsbury's previous contract yet the Mariners are asking for a higher amount as required by his new deal which is said to take affect at the start of next season.

The two parties are holding talks hoping to resolve the matter before the European winter transfer window closes on February 1.

Sainsbury is yet to sign a contract with PEC but it's understood that a deal will be struck as soon as the two clubs have resolved the transfer dispute.

PEC Zwolle are ninth in the current Dutch Eredivisie and boast former Brisbane Roar striker Stef Nijland on their books.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...-pec-zwolle-20140131-31rpc.html#ixzz2rwVyrHbq

 

[scottmac]

Now Semi Official.. He's either gone or not going to be happy with missed opportunity..

Better players than him have missed deals due to money. He'd have to be worth a mill at least, wouldn't he?

 

[rbakersmith]

Better players than him have missed deals due to money. He'd have to be worth a mill at least, wouldn't he?

Sounds about right, especially with a contract through to 2015/16.

 

[nebakke]

Didn't he just re-sign in November? Surely he'd fetch a pretty penny yes... It'd be little comfort but at least of some comfort..

EDIT: Ah... and THERE, thanks rbaker

 

[bikinigirl]

Didn't he just re-sign in November? Surely he'd fetch a pretty penny yes... It'd be little comfort but at least of some comfort..

Ah... and THERE, thanks rbaker

. the linked info above suggests the 'negotiations' are ongoing because that contract (and terms) don't take effect until the start of next season. sounds like the dutch have met the requirements of his existing contract, mariners want to rely on the contract extension terms for more moneybucks

. thickened plots abound

 

[rbakersmith]

. the linked info above suggests the 'negotiations' are ongoing because that contract (and terms) don't take effect until the start of next season. sounds like the dutch have met the requirements of his existing contract, mariners want to rely on the contract extension terms for more moneybucks

. thickened plots abound

Given the extension would have been almost entirely about getting a better transfer fee (does anyone seriously think Tesco would have stuck around until the end of 2015/16?), I'm not surprised the club is playing hardball.

 

[greenlig]

I hope Patty didn't hang up his boots too far out of reach...

 

[scottmac]

Now tweets saying his replacement could be named as early as today

 

[scottmac]

It's all happening