Fantastic news, someone's Physio is going to make a fortune.
Rest of A-League Transfer (Now with 99% RR - Love your work)
I think this is a huge step for the league - getting a guy like him automatically gets people taking notice of the footballl beyond traditional media outlets.
Less hectic playing schedule should help him too. He managed 90 games in three seasons at Galatasaray - he didn't have any major issues, just the niggling stuff that guys his age alwasy have.
Twitter says signed, sealed, delivered. Press conference midday tomorrow, in the land of OZ.
Spoken too soon...
"there will be no Melbourne Victory news conference tomorrow. We're hearing Victory hope to make an announcement."
This whole process has been very odd!
Muscat out of retirement....
Odd? It's been a shambles.
Odd? It's been a shambles.
Meanwhile, Gold Coast United have completed their recruitment for the
new season by signing journeyman striker Dylan Macallister to fill the
role of target man left vacant by the departure of Shane Smeltz to
Perth Glory.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/black-and-blue-fcs-new-strips-wows-everyone-except-the-sponsors-20110808-1ij62.htmlMacallister, 29, has just finished a short-term stint with Icelandic champions Breidablik, and has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the A-League. The former Australian youth international had a long career in Norway before spells with Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix.
Ryan's Rovers2011-08-09 10:27:31
Shame about D-Mac, thought he did well at the nix. Suited our style of play
The whole Kewell saga is typical of his manager, Bernie Mandic, has screwed football fans in Australia for years yet the FFA seem to bend over and take it for some reason.
C-Diddy2011-08-09 14:10:16
Time for the FFA to grow some and tell Mr Mandic to go fark himself!!!
I think this is the guy who missed the penalty against the AW's in 2009...
I think this is the guy who missed the penalty against the AW's in 2009...
I can think of many appropriate chants for his first visit back to the RoF
I think this is the guy who missed the penalty against the AW's in 2009...
It is.
Twitter says signed, sealed, delivered. Press conference midday tomorrow, in the land of OZ.
Spoken too soon...
"there will be no Melbourne Victory news conference tomorrow. We're hearing Victory hope to make an announcement."
with 'leaks' from 'inside sources' and all.aitkenmike2011-08-10 13:40:17
Something to do with 3rd party sponsorships.
http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40578
Caleb Rufer on the bench for Sydney in their latest pre-season game. I guess those euro trials didn't go well then.
Caleb Rufer on the bench for Sydney in their latest pre-season game. I guess those euro trials didn't go well then.
DId ok in his cameo reading that
"Young talents, Hagi Gligor Caleb Rufer, Anthony Proia and Yianni Perkatis came on to get some game time and a chance to impress Lavicka.
"Young talents, Hagi Gligor Caleb Rufer, Anthony Proia and Yianni Perkatis came on to get some game time and a chance to impress Lavicka.
Rufer was one who managed to do that, with the striker teaming up with Cazarine to cause havoc in the St George defence with two minutes remaining. He managed to win a penalty and never looked like missing as he stepped up to convert it and give the Sky Blues their third."
Sayed Adnan signed with the Roar (stole the news from Dunners game thread). I wonder if he knows that he'll be playing at the ring of Fire again.
Interesting signing for Brisbane Roar as reported from Burnley fansite, ClaretsMad, - Besart Berisha.
Berisha scored for Albania against England B at Turf Moor so was promptly signed by Burnley. That was to be not only his only goal at Turf Moor, but his only appearance! He never made a first team start in his two years at Burnley, initially suffering a major injury, and then just not measuring up.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in this neck of the woods. As an aside, Eugene Dadi was a failed triallist at Burnley, so who knows.
Berisha scored for Albania against England B at Turf Moor so was promptly signed by Burnley. That was to be not only his only goal at Turf Moor, but his only appearance! He never made a first team start in his two years at Burnley, initially suffering a major injury, and then just not measuring up.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in this neck of the woods. As an aside, Eugene Dadi was a failed triallist at Burnley, so who knows.
I found it interesting that the guy is only 26, thought he would of had other options in Europe? Feel the same about Mehemet. Suppose they just wants a change, and N.Z and Aus are the lifestyle super powers of the world, eh, why not.
Kewell's a Tard.
Harry Kewell...meet Vinnie Lia!!!
Harry Kewell...meet..
..MV's physio.
"Kewell said in the statement: "I am delighted to be joining Melbourne Victory. It is a great club whose record in the A-League speaks for itself. I am looking forward to playing in front of the Victory supporters with my new teammates.
"I am proud to be Australian and want to give something back to the game there. It has always been my ambition to play in my home country and I am very pleased to have that opportunity by playing for Melbourne Victory."
or.... "They finally paid the price I want and since no-one else wants me, I will come home to mass adulation."
It will add interest for sure
Kewell? Does this mean Marco gets to be a bench player? Oh dear how sad never mind.
It's most likely that Rojas will play with Kewell and Cernak will get left on the bench
Even though Kewell is a bit of a money grubbing c**t you can't deny this is amazing for the league
Pretty obvious Kewell would've had big money offers from the Middle East etc - if Neill and Bresciano can get multi million dollar deals there, he certainly can.valeo2011-08-20 18:02:26
Even though Kewell is a bit of a money grubbing c**t you can't deny this is amazing for the league
"Kewell said in the statement: "I am delighted to be joining Melbourne
Victory. It is a great club whose record in the A-League speaks for
itself. I am looking forward to playing in front of the Victory
supporters with my new teammates.
"I am proud to be Australian and want to give something
back to the game there. It has always been my ambition to play in my
home country and I am very pleased to have that opportunity by playing
for Melbourne Victory."
Pretty obvious Kewell would've had big money offers from the Middle East etc - if Neill and Bresciano can get multi million dollar deals there, he certainly can.valeo2011-08-20 18:02:26
You are saying he put his country before the money??
Or that his deal in A League is multi million as well ??
I imagine it is big in Aussie
Or that his deal in A League is multi million as well ??
I imagine it is big in Aussie
Big-ish, but I bet it wont shift footy off the front sports page of either Melbourne daily tomorrow.
Good news for the aleague, hopefully he will boost the popularity of the league across the ditch.
Good news for Melbourne Physios.
Big-ish, but I bet it wont shift footy off the front sports page of either Melbourne daily tomorrow.
Was front page on the herald sun and the age for what its worth.
Either way, Melbourne have a ridiculous attacking line up this season. They've gone from the team with 100 DM's to a team that hopes to win games 7-6.
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Was front page on the herald sun and the age for what its worth.
Either way, Melbourne have a ridiculous attacking line up this season. They've gone from the team with 100 DM's to a team that hopes to win games 7-6.
[QUOTE=Hard News] Good news for Melbourne Physios.
Wouldn't be surprised if he lasted the whole season - if Ifill can do it..
valeo2011-08-21 17:18:22
Big-ish, but I bet it wont shift footy off the front sports page of either Melbourne daily tomorrow.
Was front page on the herald sun and the age for what its worth.
Either way, Melbourne have a ridiculous attacking line up this season. They've gone from the team with 100 DM's to a team that hopes to win games 7-6.
[QUOTE=Hard News] Good news for Melbourne Physios.
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Was front page on the herald sun and the age for what its worth.
Either way, Melbourne have a ridiculous attacking line up this season. They've gone from the team with 100 DM's to a team that hopes to win games 7-6.
[QUOTE=Hard News] Good news for Melbourne Physios.
Wouldn't be surprised if he lasted the whole season - if Ifill can do it..
Don't know what shape he is in now, but the last time I saw him play (a few months ago) he looked as good as I've seen him in years.
How are Victory going to get all their attacking talent into a cohesive starting lineup
Thompson
Allsopp
Solorzano
Kewell
Hernandez
Rojas
Could also add Cernak. I reckon a cheeky call to Victory to see if we can loan Rojas or Hernandez for the season.
Thompson
Allsopp
Solorzano
Kewell
Hernandez
Rojas
Could also add Cernak. I reckon a cheeky call to Victory to see if we can loan Rojas or Hernandez for the season.
Allsopp/kewell up front, with Hernandez, solozarno, Thompson across the mids, rojas on the bench?
Mini Judas cutting up oranges for half time?
Great news for the league that Kewell has been signed.
Looking forward to seeing him at the RoF.
Looking forward to seeing him at the RoF.
Brett Emerton to sign a 3 year deal with Sydney today.
So.. He is filling their second marquee spot which can be designated for Australian players if the club already has a foreign marquee player, right?
Very classy signing, look forward to seeing him play! Azevo2011-08-25 11:18:27
Very classy signing, look forward to seeing him play! Azevo2011-08-25 11:18:27
Dunno if its over the line yet, there is talk Rovers still want a fee for him.
According to various sources he has already signed, doubt there will be a fee going to Rovers for him.
Seems to be a lot of 'ifs', 'buts', 'according' etc.
He's coming down to Australia sometime soon, match between them and Thailand to qualify for the world cup.Azevo2011-08-25 14:24:25
Seems to be a lot of 'ifs', 'buts', 'according' etc.
He's coming down to Australia sometime soon, match between them and Thailand to qualify for the world cup.Azevo2011-08-25 14:24:25