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AUFC_Fan said:
He’s played two first team games now but has never even played a NPL first team game. Makes no sense
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Which game? That's the first I have ever seen him. He was really good. Was demanding the ball. Love to see it.
 
tsf said:
Which game? That's the first I have ever seen him. He was really good. Was demanding the ball. Love to see it.
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He started a cup game and scored last season. Pretty sure at that point, he had only played NPL U18’s and not U23’s or NPL first team
 
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Posted this in the transfer thread:

Victory has also had an odd off season. Not to the same extent but still.

The incomings won't replace the outgoings.

A definite shift to returning youth with D'Arrigo, Jelacic, Lino.

But we've lost Teague, Bos, Arzani, Langerak, Badolato, Fornaroli from last season.

It'll be interesting if thats it for us or we have something lined up. There are almost no rumours except a Kuol link a couple of weeks back.
 
Quicky said:
But we've lost Teague, Bos, Arzani, Langerak, Badolato, Fornaroli from last season.
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Also Hamill is out injured for the season.
I'd be very surprised if MV don't sign a few more players. Right now I doubt they would even hit the cap floor with the current squad.
It's a bit challenging this year as next season the league shifts to the strict salary cap with only one marquee and no other exemptions.
That means it's easy for a club to offer a 1 year contract, but 2+ years carries some risk. Especially in a country without a proper transfer/loan system.
I wouldn't be surprised if a number of clubs will take a more conservative risk-averse approach to signings this season. Maybe leaving more room than usual with the strategy of signing more players in the Jan window. Focus on youth with the hope that a few of them step up.
They definitely need to fix a few key areas, especially given their last 4 games.
Lost the GF. Lost to Wrexham. Drew with Caroline Springs (NPL2) and lost to Kingsway.
 
Anyone see that north terrace thing? Surprised it was all over the news
 
someguyjc said:
Also Hamill is out injured for the season.
I'd be very surprised if MV don't sign a few more players. Right now I doubt they would even hit the cap floor with the current squad.
It's a bit challenging this year as next season the league shifts to the strict salary cap with only one marquee and no other exemptions.
That means it's easy for a club to offer a 1 year contract, but 2+ years carries some risk. Especially in a country without a proper transfer/loan system.
I wouldn't be surprised if a number of clubs will take a more conservative risk-averse approach to signings this season. Maybe leaving more room than usual with the strategy of signing more players in the Jan window. Focus on youth with the hope that a few of them step up.
They definitely need to fix a few key areas, especially given their last 4 games.
Lost the GF. Lost to Wrexham. Drew with Caroline Springs (NPL2) and lost to Kingsway.
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Nieuwenhof is a player I'd like us to look at. Missed Hearts squad for the season opener. Would be a great replacement for Teague.
 
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With WU cooked I'd be looking at Thurgate, Leonard, Imai, Ibusuki, Walatee as targets.
 
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