Author Topic: HAL Player Movements/Transfer Thread #2 (Read 37539 times)

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #300 on:** June 16, 2012, 08:48:35 PM »

A little surprised we've heard no rumblings of any transfer interest for any of CCM's youth core ?

So far, it's been Babalj and then...... the sound of crickets.

mightyroar · « **Reply #301 on:** June 16, 2012, 10:24:09 PM »

Quote from: RRG on June 15, 2012, 08:58:26 PM

Wow, have you seen videos of Spase playing that the rest of us haven't? If Ange gets anything out of him I'll be gobsmacked. I see him more of the type of player Ange got rid of when he first came to us.

Don't forget Ange's track record with signing club rejects. Many of our current team fall into that catogory, and look at them now. Kosta probably being the best example. Came to us from Wellington as a very raw talent, and turned out to be a fantastic signing. I'd suggest Spase is just the type of player Ange is after. I certainly wouldn't put it past Postegotclue to get the best out of him.

miron mercedes · « **Reply #302 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:04:43 AM »

I think we are all a little guilty of hoping Ange struggles at Melbourne...kind of a "see what happens when you desert us" thing.
I will wait to see how Ange's signings go. He did pretty well with them at the Roar so I imagine he will do the same at Melbourne...(hopefully not too well though)

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #303 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:12:06 AM »

Quote from: miron mercedes on June 17, 2012, 12:04:43 AM

I think we are all a little guilty of hoping Ange struggles at Melbourne...kind of a "see what happens when you desert us" thing.
I will wait to see how Ange's signings go. He did pretty well with them at the Roar so I imagine he will do the same at Melbourne...(hopefully not too well though)

Part of me is more intrigued with how Melbourne's board will roll with Ange. Up here, he was gifted a pretty clean slate, and not much interference. By comparison, I can see so many people behind the scenes at Victory just putting their noses in where it's not wanted. And more will do so if Victory doesn't deliver from the get-go.

He'll still be able to enact his game/team plan. I just can't see it being done smoothly.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #304 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:15:11 AM »

Carlos Hernandez Set For Calcutta

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/242944,carlos-hernandez-set-for-calcutta.aspx

EXCLUSIVE Former Melbourne Victory hero Carlos Hernandez is set to be unveiled by a Calcutta club later this month in one of the biggest signings for the Indian Premier League.

The Costa Rican World Cup player and one-time A-League player of the year was recently released after five seasons with Melbourne Victory.

In that time the 30-year-old won many admirers with his vision, passing and ability to score spectacular goals.

But with the arrival of A-League super-coach Ange Postecoglou, the playmaker was deemed surplus to requirements.

There was talk of the midfield creator switching to another A-League club and speculation of a move to the Thai Premier League.

But Prayag United, based in Calcutta, West Bengal and who play in the Indian Premier League, have seemingly won the race for Hernandez?s signature and are set to unveil him towards the end of this month.

Finsta · « **Reply #305 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:18:06 AM »

Quote from: TenaciousAC on June 17, 2012, 09:12:06 AM

Quote from: miron mercedes on June 17, 2012, 12:04:43 AM
I think we are all a little guilty of hoping Ange struggles at Melbourne...kind of a "see what happens when you desert us" thing.
I will wait to see how Ange's signings go. He did pretty well with them at the Roar so I imagine he will do the same at Melbourne...(hopefully not too well though)

Part of me is more intrigued with how Melbourne's board will roll with Ange. Up here, he was gifted a pretty clean slate, and not much interference. By comparison, I can see so many people behind the scenes at Victory just putting their noses in where it's not wanted. And more will do so if Victory doesn't deliver from the get-go.

He'll still be able to enact his game/team plan. I just can't see it being done smoothly.

Ange proved at Brisbane that he can and will make sure that "unwanted elements" gets squashed and he'll enjoy total control..

Roary · « **Reply #306 on:** June 18, 2012, 07:06:58 PM »

Well I hope he's alright, just signed him on FM for the 12/13 season

Finsta · « **Reply #307 on:** June 19, 2012, 10:38:33 AM »

Wellington Phoenix have signed Solomon Island striker Benjamin Totori to a 2 year deal.

http://www.solomonstarnews.com/sports/national/15128-koloale-we-are-behind-totori

Roary · « **Reply #308 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:59:14 PM »

Quote from: Finsta on June 19, 2012, 10:38:33 AM

Wellington Phoenix have signed Solomon Island striker Benjamin Totori to a 2 year deal.

http://www.solomonstarnews.com/sports/national/15128-koloale-we-are-behind-totori

He's played for the Portland Timbers but that's his only foreign club outside Oceania. Could be a gamble

aussiemoviemaker · « **Reply #309 on:** June 19, 2012, 11:16:54 PM »

Quote from: Roary on June 19, 2012, 09:59:14 PM

Quote from: Finsta on June 19, 2012, 10:38:33 AM
Wellington Phoenix have signed Solomon Island striker Benjamin Totori to a 2 year deal.

http://www.solomonstarnews.com/sports/national/15128-koloale-we-are-behind-totori

He's played for the Portland Timbers but that's his only foreign club outside Oceania. Could be a gamble

PORTLAND TIMBERS FTW!!!!

Finsta · « **Reply #310 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:44:40 PM »

MELBOURNE Victory have confirmed signing Mauritius international Jonathan Bru on a two-year deal:

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/243486,victory-kept-their-eye-on-bru.aspx?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=442+Australia+News+News+Feed

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #311 on:** June 20, 2012, 04:10:41 PM »

Interesting fallout from Carlos Hernandez's departure from Victory. Wouldn't surprise me if the juggernaut of Kewell, Muscat and the MV board steamrolled the rest of the team (including Durakovic and Magilton's attempts to coach).

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/carlos-hernandez-labels-melbourne-victorys-treatment-unprofessional-in-an-interview-with-simon-hill/story-e6frf4gl-1226402893872

Carlos Hernandez has hit back at claims he priced himself out of an extension to his contract at Melbourne Victory, and has labelled the club's conduct as "unprofessional" in the way they handled his negotiations.

Hernandez, who spent five years with the two-time A-League champion, left Victory in May, but says rumours he made exorbitant wage demands are well wide of the mark.

"I was not demanding a salary of over $400,000 as claimed," says Hernandez, speaking via an interpreter from his home in Costa Rica.

"The truth is, the club wanted me to take a pay cut, which I simply rejected.

"The offer itself was very unprofessional, as there was no real document outlining terms and conditions. It was just some numbers written on a piece of paper - hence, I didn?t know if their offer was for one, two or three years.

"I requested clarification, but they never came forward with the information. So how was I expected to sign a piece of paper like that? I am not an idiot."

The Costa Rican, who is currently considering offers from clubs in Iran, Azerbaijan and reportedly India, also believes some players received preferential treatment last season - a contributory factor, he says, towards Victory?s underwhelming season.

"It was different for some than others, and I believe this was reflected in the season we had, as some were not really fully committed due to the negative environment around us. Having an inexperienced coach didn?t help, and in the end, his assistant was the one running the show, and giving priority to his 'mates' in the line-up."

One of those who suffered from a lack of first team opportunities was Hernandez?s compatriot, Jean-Carlos Solorzano. The former Brisbane Roar striker has also left the club, returning to Costa Rica reportedly disillusioned with life in Australia.

Again, Hernandez pulls no punches in his assessment.

?I believe the coaching staff was to blame. Not treating players well undermines their confidence, and this reflects in the players ability to perform when they get the chance to play," Hernandez says.

"This lack of professionalism has to be eradicated in order for football in Australia to grow.

Hernandez lays no blame at the door of new Victory coach Ange Postecoglou. The pair never discussed a new deal, and Hernandez believes he may have been advised "not to count on him" for next season.

Hernandez confirms he had a couple of offers from other A-League clubs - but his visa status meant he had to leave the country before talks reached the advanced stage.

But despite the bitter parting of the ways, the man known as "El Zorro" says he leaves Australia with wonderful memories of his earlier years - and his relationship with the Victory supporters.

"I have many positive memories? says Hernandez.

"Being chosen as the Johnny Warren medallist, being top goal scorer twice and winning the championship. But the most important memory that I will always keep is that of being one of the fans favourites.

"I will miss the love and support the Victory fans gave me and my family.

"It is very sad I could not continue playing in Australia - this is a beautiful country and Melbourne a gorgeous city, and it makes me sad, as I have had to leave many friends I have made down the years."

"My daughter Lashmi was born in Australia, and my son Carlos Daniel was only six months old when he arrived, and when I ask them where they want to live they both say Australia. So, one day I hope to return, maybe to finish my playing career over there," says Hernandez.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #312 on:** June 21, 2012, 04:14:17 PM »

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/melbourne-heart-wait-for-offer-for-defender-curtis-good-from-english-premier-leagues-newcastle-united/story-e6frf4gl-1226403769410

Melbourne Heart wait for offer for defender Curtis Good from English Premier League's Newcastle United
Melbourne Heart defender Curtis Good's English Premier League dream remains alive with an offer from Newcastle United believed to be imminent.

The clubs have been in talks for seven weeks after Good, 19, impressed the Magpies during a two-week trial.

It was revealed in April that Newcastle United would launch a bid and it's understood inquiries about Heart's asking price were made.

It's believed an offer in excess of $600,000 would seal the deal. That's a similar fee to Red Star Belgrade's purchase of Heart striker Eli Babalj this month.

Despite joining Heart only in February last year, youth international Good made the centre-back position his own, appearing in 25 games for the club.

"We are planning for Curtis to stay with the club, but if a suitable offer comes we won't stand in his way," Heart football manager John Didulica said.

"We haven't received anything for a few weeks, but they indicated they were still considering him as an option.

"They've left the door open to put a proposal forward for us to consider, but it's always difficult at big clubs because they look to conclude the big signings first - and Euro 2012 has probably held the process up a bit also."

Good's representative, Zeljko Susa from Pitch Management, hoped a deal would be struck.

"Discussions are ongoing and we are hopeful of a positive outcome," Susa said.

"It would be a fantastic opportunity for Curtis to continue his football development with a successful club from one of the world's best leagues."

Regardless of Good's future, Heart looks set to add Irish left-footed defender Steven Gray to its squad.

Gray, 30, plays for Oakleigh Cannons in the Victorian Premier League after playing for Irish clubs Derry City and Bohemians.

He impressed as a guest player on the Heart youth team's tour to the Hawaiian Islands Invitational in February.

Heart is also expected to sign former Gold Coast United winger Gol Gol Mebrahtu.

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If Heart can get $1M + for Babalj and now Good, that's a decent footing Heart can have going into next season. And didn't they also sell off Madaschi for a fee to Jeju ? As for Mehbratu, shame that oneway isn't on here any more, he'd have a fit.

beastjim · « **Reply #313 on:** June 22, 2012, 08:45:35 AM »

Madaschi was just an injury replacement officially. Also good to see the heart selling players for a good price, I often feel that we seemingly let our better players go (Kosta and Matty mainly) for not enough coin.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #314 on:** June 22, 2012, 10:48:29 AM »

Quote from: beastjim on June 22, 2012, 08:45:35 AM

I often feel that we seemingly let our better players go (Kosta and Matty mainly) for not enough coin.

Yeh, the early years of the HAL really were about feeling out the transfer market. Hopefully the next 5-10 years will be about pushing better transfer fees. However, I still wonder if the European financial crisis plus various European clubs' financial dilemmas will see a reduced transfer spend spread (either less $ spent or less players transfering clubs with a fee attached).

Finsta · « **Reply #315 on:** June 22, 2012, 11:22:05 AM »

List according to the A-League website.. Nothing's been confirmed from the Roar but according to the list, Matt Acton is in the senior squad!

Hyundai A-League transfer round-up

Friday, 22 June 2012 9:00 AM

We're still months away from season 2012/13 but the Hyundai A-League playing rosters are slowly taking shape. Here are all the transfers so far...

Adelaide United
In: Jake Barker-Daish (Gold Coast United), Daniel Bowles (Gold Coast United), Teeboy Kamara (Adelaide United Youth Team), Evan Kostopoulos (Adelaide United Youth Team)

Out: Spase Dilevski (released), Ricardo Da Silva (released), Evgeniy Levchenko (released), Mark Birighitti (Newcastle Jets)

Brisbane Roar
In: Ben Halloran (Gold Coast United), Matt Acton (NYL)

Out: Andrew Redmayne (Melbourne Heart), Issey Nakajima-Farran, Matt Mundy (released â€“ Rochedale Rovers)

Central Coast Mariners
In: Zac Anderson (Gold Coast United), Anthony Caceres (Mariners NYL), James Oates (Mariners NYL), Mitchell Duke (Mariners NYL)

Out: Stuart Musialik (released), Sutton (loan expired), Sam Gallagher (Melbourne Victory)

Melbourne Heart
In: Andrew Redmayne (Brisbane Roar)

Out: Eli Babalj (Red Star Belgrade), Adrian Zahra (Perth Glory), Rutger Worm (released), Alex Terra (released), Kristian Sarkies (released), Kamal Ibrahim (released), Kliment Taseski (released), Maycon (released), Nikola Roganovic (released), Craig Goodwin (Newcastle Jets), Wayne Srhoj (released)

Melbourne Victory
In: Adam Traore (Gold Coast United), Sam Gallagher (Central Coast Mariners), Jonathon Bru

Out: Ante Covic (released), Carlos Hernandez (released) and Grant Brebner (released), Matthew Kemp (retired), Rodrigo Vargas (released), Tom Pondeljak (released)

Newcastle Jets
In: Mark Birighitti (Adelaide United), Mitch Cooper (Gold Coast United), James Brown (Gold Coast United), Craig Goodwin (Melbourne Heart), Adam Taggart (Perth Glory), Joshua Brillante (Gold Coast ), Scott Neville (Perth Glory) , Mitchell Oxborrow (AIS Youth), Connor Chapman (AIS Youth)

Out: Tarek Elrich (released), Ali Abbas (Sydney FC), Jeremy Brockie (Wellington Phoenix), Labinot Haliti (released), Kasey Wehrman (released), Byun Sung-Hwan (released), Mario Simic (released), Matthew Nash (released), Chris Payne (released), Francis Jeffers (released)

Perth Glory
In: Adrian Zahra (Melbourne Heart), Michael Thwaite (Gold Coast United), Scott Jamieson (Sydney FC), Chris Harold (Gold Coast United), Nick Ward (Wellington Phoenix), Brandon Oâ€™Neill (NYL), Ndumba Makeche (NYL)

Out: Adam Taggart (Newcastle Jets), Scott Neville (Newcastle Jets), Adrezinho (released), Todd Howarth, Josh Mitchell, Chris Coyne, Victor Sikora (retired)

Sydney FC
In: Adam Griffiths (Hangzhou, Chinese Super League), Fabio Alves Macedo (Melbourne Victory), Ali Abbas (Newcastle Jets), Mitch Mallia (Sydney FC Youth), Daniel Petkovski (Sydney FC Youth), Hagi Gligor (Sydney FC Youth), Vedran Janjetovic

Out: Mark Bridge (released), Michael Beauchamp (released), Bruno Cazarine (released), Shannon Cole (released), Jamie Coyne (released), Scott Jamieson (Perth Glory), Karol Kisel (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Juho Makela (HJK, Finland), Liam Reddy (released),

Wellington Phoenix
In: Jeremy Brockie (Newcastle Jets), Glen Moss (Gold Coast United).

Out: Nick Ward (Perth Glory), Daniel (released), Tony Warner (released), Tim Brown (retired).

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Hyundai-ALeague-transfer-roundup/47831

mightyroar · « **Reply #316 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:08:53 PM »

Somehow found myself on marcothejourno's twitter page and on June 20 he's quoted as saying Adnan is an unlikely return, while the Korean winger who was on the cards may also not eventuate. More signings signings to be expected....

suspectandy · « **Reply #317 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:26:26 PM »

Melbourne Victory Sign Brazilian Finkler

MELBOURNE Victory today revealed that they have signed Brazilian midfielder Guilherme Finkler on a two-year deal.

Finkler played with ABC Futebol Clube most recently after he was loaned out by Criciuma, a team in Brazil?s second division.

While the attacking midfielder has spent the majority of his professional career playing in Brazil, in 2006/07, he tried his hand in Europe, spending the season at English Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers after impressing on a pre-season tour of Spain.

Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou considers Finkler a key addition to his rapidly growing squad.

?Guilherme is an exciting prospect and I?m looking forward to working with him," he said today.

?Brazilian players have certain qualities that not many other players possess, so I?m confident he can bring a different type of flair to the group, but more importantly, he comes with a determination and ambition to be part of a successful team.?

Finkler is in the process of finalising his visa and is expected to arrive in early July - but can?t wait to get started.

?It?s very exciting for me to be joining Melbourne Victory,? he said. ?I hear they have great fans and have been a very successful club, so it?s a move I?m very happy to make.

?I have known Fernando Rech (former Adelaide United striker) for a long time and he told me how nice Australia is and that the standard of football is very good.?

Finker joins Jonathan Bru, Spase Dilevski, Sam Gallagher and Adama Traore as Melbourne Victory?s newest additions.

(From 442 website)

Seems like a decent signing to me. Bastards.

suspectandy · « **Reply #318 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:29:51 PM »

Torpor Stanley has been released by Newcastle too by the looks of it.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #319 on:** June 22, 2012, 04:10:46 PM »

Quote from: suspectandy on June 22, 2012, 01:26:26 PM

Melbourne Victory Sign Brazilian Finkler

MELBOURNE Victory today revealed that they have signed Brazilian midfielder Guilherme Finkler on a two-year deal.

Finkler played with ABC Futebol Clube most recently after he was loaned out by Criciuma, a team in Brazil?s second division.

While the attacking midfielder....etc

So, Ange has his attacking mid.

Will Finkler be his Paaratlu... or his Waterloo ?

As for the list of ins and outs, there's enough talent in there to form Western Sydney's team at probably a decent price if they wanted to.

If I were CCM, I'd get onto Haliti as a cheap buy with potential to shore up their frontline.

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