Player movements 2013/2014

[sydmariner]

Dibo,

Thanks for that. Much easier to see where we are at.
Isn't the 16yo Slater a youth player?... and what position does Michael Neill play?
Thanks

Wombat

neill plays CB slater winger

 

[pjennings]

I thought Neill was a LB

 

[bikinigirl]

neill plays CB slater winger

. you seem to be confusing your neills again ... lucas is a CB - young micky is a LB

. regarding slater: my understanding was that he was signed to the first team but arnie sees his immediate future in the NYL learning the mariners way. not unexpected for someone so young

. what is the current requirement for youngens in the first squad? three under 20's?

 

[scottmac]

That settles that:

Pasfield's not #1.
Matt Simon's back in 19 and Mitchell Duke is #9.
In a big surprise, Flores is #10.

I've got the feeling a keeper wont be the last signing. My spidy senses are tingling.
Tom Slater is a bit of a nothing signing. Sure he is a genuine lefty but he wont see a minute of game time unless he repeatedly plays many levels above what he did last year in yoof.

The squad just doesn't seem balanced. We have quite a few guys that should be at striker but wont be. The base of our squad is great, it always is. Our midfield seems a bit short. Bozanic is a major loss IMO.

GK
..............
Pasfield

RB
Roux
Morton

CB
Griffiths
Sainsbury
Seip
Anderson

LB
Rose
Neill

DM
Monty
Hutch
Caceres

RM
Sterjovski - at a stretch, should be ST
McGlinchey

LM
Fitzgerald
Slater
Kwasnik - at a stretch, should be ST

AM
Flores
McBreen - at a stretch, should be ST

ST
Simon
Duke

 

[sydmariner]

. you seem to be confusing your neills again ... lucas is a CB - young micky is a LB

. regarding slater: my understanding was that he was signed to the first team but arnie sees his immediate future in the NYL learning the mariners way. not unexpected for someone so young

. what is the current requirement for youngens in the first squad? three under 20's?

lol nobody's perfect

 

[sydmariner]

. you seem to be confusing your neills again ... lucas is a CB - young micky is a LB

. regarding slater: my understanding was that he was signed to the first team but arnie sees his immediate future in the NYL learning the mariners way. not unexpected for someone so young

. what is the current requirement for youngens in the first squad? three under 20's?

Lucas started out as a RB but later became a CB

 

[eenfish]

. you seem to be confusing your neills again ... lucas is a CB - young micky is a LB

. regarding slater: my understanding was that he was signed to the first team but arnie sees his immediate future in the NYL learning the mariners way. not unexpected for someone so young

. what is the current requirement for youngens in the first squad? three under 20's?

According to Football Manager, it is a max of 20 over 21 players.

 

[Roy Law]

I think we are light at DM; Monty and Hutch both can do the heavy work but I view Caceres as more piano player than piano shifter. With Bozanic we had three players who were able to maintain the performance of the two required. Arnie though, may have other thoughts, another structure in mind. Or he may give Caceres a full go and tweak the dynamics a little. Or he may just play McBreen there...

 

[pjennings]

I think we are light at DM; Monty and Hutch both can do the heavy work but I view Caceres as more piano player than piano shifter. With Bozanic we had three players who were able to maintain the performance of the two required. Arnie though, may have other thoughts, another structure in mind. Or he may give Caceres a full go and tweak the dynamics a little. Or he may just play McBreen there...

If we play 4-2-3-1 then that is the case. However, both Zac and Trent can play at DM. If we are to get another outfield player then that looks to be the position. Either that or another young striker in the expectation that it is likely to be both Danny and Mile's last season and the possibility that Matty's return is simply a rehab stop for him before he looks to continue his OS adventures.

 

[scottmac]

I think we are light at DM; Monty and Hutch both can do the heavy work but I view Caceres as more piano player than piano shifter. With Bozanic we had three players who were able to maintain the performance of the two required. Arnie though, may have other thoughts, another structure in mind. Or he may give Caceres a full go and tweak the dynamics a little. Or he may just play McBreen there...

If we play 4-2-3-1 then that is the case. However, both Zac and Trent can play at DM. If we are to get another outfield player then that looks to be the position. Either that or another young striker in the expectation that it is likely to be both Danny and Mile's last season and the possibility that Matty's return is simply a rehab stop for him before he looks to continue his OS adventures.

I reckon your both wide of the mark. I can see us looking for another wide midfielder. I still cant get thoughts of Matsui out of my head & how amazing he would have been in our setup. I reckon Arnold may still be holding out hope for someone of that type, A genuine wide midfielder.

 

[pjennings]

I reckon your both wide of the mark. I can see us looking for another wide midfielder. I still cant get thoughts of Matsui out of my head & how amazing he would have been in our setup. I reckon Arnold may still be holding out hope for someone of that type, A genuine wide midfielder.

I'd love you to be right!!

 

[dibo]

both Zac and Trent can play at DM.

Given we've not seen them play there, I'd be more inclined to use the word 'could' rather than 'can' - they certainly look like they have the skill-set, but until they're tested I'm really not sure whether it would work, particularly with regard to work-rate and positional sense.

 

[sydmariner]

Given we've not seen them play there, I'd be more inclined to use the word 'could' rather than 'can' - they certainly look like they have the skill-set, but until they're tested I'm really not sure whether it would work, particularly with regard to work-rate and positional sense.

yes i'd use brent griffiths instead he's proven that he can play DM

 

[FFC Mariner]

Caceres in a deep lying playmaker role with a bone crunching DM next to him would be nice to see down the track

 

[Roy Law]

yes i'd use brent griffiths instead he's proven that he can play DM

I'd prefer Rostyn

 

[true believer]

yes i'd use brent griffiths instead he's proven that he can play DM

heavy touch , poor read of a game , look on.

 

[true believer]

Given we've not seen them play there, I'd be more inclined to use the word 'could' rather than 'can' - they certainly look like they have the skill-set, but until they're tested I'm really not sure whether it would work, particularly with regard to work-rate and positional sense.

trent would lap up Dm . his read in defence is top shelf. this guy could be as good as zelic or okon.

 

[eenfish]

trent would lap up Dm . his read in defence is top shelf. this guy could be as good as zelic or okon.

Look, whatever position he plays he needs to take advantage of how great he is at challenging the ball. His tackling is top shelf stuff, great timing when coming in at speed.

 

[Wombat]

What's all this rubbish about playing centre backs as DM?

Monty is great in that spot. Hutcho is reliable and experienced (and occasionally superb..i.e.GF) and caceras looks like a great prospect.

How many friggin players do you want to cover that spot???

 

[Wombat]

I reckon your both wide of the mark. I can see us looking for another wide midfielder. I still cant get thoughts of Matsui out of my head & how amazing he would have been in our setup. I reckon Arnold may still be holding out hope for someone of that type, A genuine wide midfielder.

I think Fitzy will step up and make his mark this season. Matsui would have been sensational but unlikely we could have afforded him.