Player movements 2013/2014

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Just saw this on twitter from Scott McIntyre :
@mcintinhos: As mentioned on Friday. Kim Seung-yong, 28 yo MF at Ulsan & previously Gamba Osaka is set to join @ccmariners as their AFC visa player.

 

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He is a left winger so he will replace WeeMac. Looks to be a good signing. I wonder if we are going to buy a #10 still. If not Caceres is in that spot for the rest if the season.

 

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Key facts,

28 yr old Korean
Captain at Ulsan last season
right footed midfield or left wing
108 matches mostly in k and j leagues with 16 goals (21 afc matches with 5 goal)
26 matches of Korean youth team for 4 goals
Never been red carded

 

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[tsd]

Add quality goal celebration to his list of positives

 

[midfielder]

Seems an excellent signing....

Now for those that believe in conspires .... HHHMMMMMMmmm huge Asian population in the Northern regions of Sydney ... Chastwood, Eastwood, Epping, Cherrybrook

 

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Its Official:

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au...-display/Korean-whiz-Kim-joins-Mariners/84888

Central Coast Mariners can today confirm that experienced South Korean attacker Kim Seung-yong will join the Club until the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season.

The talented 28-year-old is due to arrive in Australia later this week, and will link with the Mariners having spent the last two seasons with 2012 AFC Champions League victors Ulsan Hyundai.

Kim boasts considerable experience in Korea Republic’s top flight, the K-League Classic, as well as Japan’s highly regarded J.League where he plied his trade with glamour club Gamba Osaka in 2011.

And, the former FC Seoul and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors man was integral to Ulsan Hyundai’s continental triumph just two years ago, netting the third goal in the Tigers’ 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli in the tournament’s Final.

Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss believes Kim will add spark and experience to his squad, and says he is excited to work with the former South Korean youth international.

“We've taken as much time as we’ve needed to land our man, and based on all our due diligence we believe Kim Seung-yong will have a major impact for our Club on and off the field,” Moss said.

“It made a lot of sense to me to investigate bringing a top quality Asian player to the Mariners, especially considering our involvement with the 2014 AFC Champions League.”

“We see it as a massive opportunity to tap into the Korean community in Australia, and a chance to generate further awareness of our Club in Asia," he said.

Central Coast Mariners Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bruce Stalder, said the addition of Kim Seung-yong to the Mariners’ ranks demonstrates the Club’s desire to recruit and develop high calibre players.

“Kim Seung-yong ticks all the boxes for us as a Club,” Stalder said. “He is player of immense quality and reputation in Asia, he has a desire to play in Australia, and he is extremely familiar with the AFC Champions League – a competition we will be entering for the fourth time in 2014.”

Central Coast Mariners will send further fan, member, and media updates regarding Kim Seung-yong’s arrival in Australia over the coming days.

 

[VicMariner]

I'm stoked we have signed an Asian player. It fits in with the ACL 3+1 rule and means we don't have to have a foreign player sit it out.
Anything that helps us in the ACL is good.

 

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Scott McIntyre is stating on SBS The world game that he can play as a number 10 as well.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1180325/Mariners-linked-with-Korean-star

 

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Here is his highlights real:

 

[sydmariner]

Will he be eligible to play against tards next week

 

[PEC]

Makes perfect sense... thanks for letting us know

Personally, I couldn't be happier with Trent's move (apart from the fact he is leaving us of course). Moving to a competitive team playing in one of the best leagues in the world... with a high chance of first team selection PLUS European football.... WOW!

We have a thread for the discussion of our ex-players playing overseas... http://www.ccmfans.net/community/in...conquering-the-world.5223/page-24#post-190507 It would be great if you could keep us updated on Tesco's progress.

Thanks for the thread. Will do!

 

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Rumour has it the 3rd signing could be Isaka cernack from Perth Glory

 

[dibo]

That would be an interesting pickup. I like the look of him

 

[sydmariner]

That would be an interesting pickup. I like the look of him

The hair ?

 

[tsd]

Already played for 5 a-league teams, In a nutshell he keeps getting bumped down the pecking order by marque signings and moving on

 

[MagpieMariner]

Has Rostyn Griffiths signed with PG? Heard nothing about this before now.

 

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Has Rostyn Griffiths signed with PG? Heard nothing about this before now.

Yes, about a week ago

 

[MagpieMariner]

Bugger. Would have liked to have him back. Maybe that's why we might be getting Cernak.

 

[dibo]

Incidentally, Kim Seung-Yong looks like an absolute catch. He's played at some pretty big clubs - FC Seoul, Gamba Osaka, Ulsan Hyundai; he won the Champions League with Ulsan (and scored in the final, if you don't mind) and he's turned down a deal at Ulsan to come to us. This could be something really good.