skilbeck
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Post by skilbeck on Oct 16, 2007 11:37:37 GMT 10
As a realist, I believe we should look to sign our next striker from the academy, at least for the short term if not the long term. Are there any strikers in the academy that could theoretically be as good as Mrdja in the pecking order in the short term? Because we should probably exhaust that option before looking elsewhere and this could be one of those things where we have to take a gamble and make our own find.
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marinermick
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Post by marinermick on Oct 16, 2007 11:53:53 GMT 10
As a realist, I believe we should look to sign our next striker from the academy, at least for the short term if not the long term. Are there any strikers in the academy that could theoretically be as good as Mrdja in the pecking order in the short term? Because we should probably exhaust that option before looking elsewhere and this could be one of those things where we have to take a gamble and make our own find. if there was a good enough striker in the academy he would have been signed short term weeks ago no disrespect to the young lads but there is no one of current a-league quality in the academy if we are serious about winning this comp we need a proven goal scorer who will not take six or seven weeks to get fit - a hard task to scout such a player but very possible our best option is a loan deal with another club we cannot rely on sasho or matt s to be our saviour - nor can we put midfielders (including kwassy) up front we need another option to compliment sasho |
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Post by Jesus on Oct 16, 2007 12:05:33 GMT 10
Agree with mick. Need someone on loan most likely. We need them now. Not later.
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uncleyellow
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Post by uncleyellow on Oct 16, 2007 12:14:31 GMT 10
How about Nuremburg FC, they could return the favour, do they have anyone?
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Post by thesandman on Oct 16, 2007 12:17:58 GMT 10
Teach Kwassie to shoot. That'll solve all our problems  Beyond that, I don't really know who else to put up front. Give Heff a go!!! No, seriously...... Tommy P would be my other choice. I wouldn't mind trying hutcho out up front. While I think he's most useful where he is right now, depending on the opponent we could cover his current position....Hutcho's got the aggression, the instinct, and the touch. We should consider ourselves lucky - we've got a llot more depth and talent in attack than most teams. The Academy will only continue to deepen our pool of talent, but we probably shouldn't expect to reap too many rewards from it just yet. Despite all our talent, for whatever reason we're still not overly frightening at the business end of the pitch..... I don't really know where else we could pull a striker from. We're trying to develop Simon, so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to bring in another unknown young player, not until we've got him sorted out. |
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Post by Pete on Oct 16, 2007 12:57:08 GMT 10
Shame Oliver Bozanic is a midfielder instead of a striker, maybe we could have brokered a loan deal with Reading to have Oliver play for the Mariners short term. Would have been good for the lad to come back home for a couple of months too.
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Post by bakery5 on Oct 16, 2007 13:13:59 GMT 10
Teach Kwassie to shoot. That'll solve all our problems Beyond that, I don't really know who else to put up front. Give Heff a go!!! No, seriously...... Tommy P would be my other choice. I wouldn't mind trying hutcho out up front. While I think he's most useful where he is right now, depending on the opponent we could cover his current position....Hutcho's got the aggression, the instinct, and the touch. We should consider ourselves lucky - we've got a llot more depth and talent in attack than most teams. The Academy will only continue to deepen our pool of talent, but we probably shouldn't expect to reap too many rewards from it just yet. Despite all our talent, for whatever reason we're still not overly frightening at the business end of the pitch..... I don't really know where else we could pull a striker from. We're trying to develop Simon, so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to bring in another unknown young player, not until we've got him sorted out. Kwass can shoot  |
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Post by thesandman on Oct 16, 2007 13:19:42 GMT 10
don't worry bakery - I've always been a fan of Kwassie. I'm not trying to bag him out. His shooting's improved a lot from last season, but there's always room for improvement. With the strength he hits it with he can easily beat the keeper from up to 30 yards out, but if he could routinely do it whilst keeping it on target (but not straight at the keeper) I reckon he'd be one of the most dangerous players in the league. Anyway, moving on before this turns into another Kwassie debate |
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jocwa08
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Post by jocwa08 on Oct 16, 2007 15:13:41 GMT 10
How about Nuremburg FC, they could return the favour, do they have anyone? Ive got the answer.... Josh Kennedy, he's perfect. Great strength, good ability to shoot. Capped for Australia. And awesome off set pieces. Ring Lawrie now and suggest it.  |
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Post by greenpoint on Oct 16, 2007 15:17:25 GMT 10
Hmmmmm ... the Major League Soccer season is finishing soon. Anyone over in the US worthy of a striking role with the Mariners?
No, I didn't think so.
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Post by Perm on Oct 16, 2007 15:19:17 GMT 10
Milton Rodrigues?
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Post by mariners4ever on Oct 16, 2007 15:25:23 GMT 10
what about a certain michael baird, who is an aussie playing in romania and the mariners failed to sign him before version 1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bairdas he isnt playing too many games this season, this would be a good loan signing |
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Post by djebella on Oct 16, 2007 16:16:42 GMT 10
Hmmmmm ... the Major League Soccer season is finishing soon. Anyone over in the US worthy of a striking role with the Mariners? No, I didn't think so. I can think of a creative midfielder who turned a donkey into golden boot winner last year |
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Post by DJ on Oct 16, 2007 21:14:40 GMT 10
As a realist, I believe we should look to sign our next striker from the academy, at least for the short term if not the long term. Are there any strikers in the academy that could theoretically be as good as Mrdja in the pecking order in the short term? Because we should probably exhaust that option before looking elsewhere and this could be one of those things where we have to take a gamble and make our own find. if there was a good enough striker in the academy he would have been signed short term weeks ago no disrespect to the young lads but there is no one of current a-league quality in the academy if we are serious about winning this comp we need a proven goal scorer who will not take six or seven weeks to get fit - a hard task to scout such a player but very possible our best option is a loan deal with another club we cannot rely on sasho or matt s to be our saviour - nor can we put midfielders (including kwassy) up front we need another option to compliment sasho exactly right - same applies to state league, we have to go overseas if we're serious about trying to win the comp. |
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Post by midfielder on Oct 16, 2007 22:16:58 GMT 10
John Aloisi, could help train at the Acadeny as well pus would put lots bums on seats
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uncleyellow
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Post by uncleyellow on Oct 16, 2007 22:34:51 GMT 10
I like Josh K, good idea...
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Post by ~Floss~ on Oct 16, 2007 22:40:16 GMT 10
I like Josh K, good idea... Wouldn't fit in with the Mariners' "Cool Hair-Cut" policy  |
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Post by omni on Oct 17, 2007 1:44:45 GMT 10
This is all me with Wikipedia, no substance or sanity to anything below!
Possible links with Rangers:
Daniel Cousin
Thomas Buffel (hey, he's not playing for them)
Rory Loy
Andrew Shinnie
Aussies Abroad:
Danny Invincible (doubtful)
Joel Porter
John Aloisi (again INSANE but imagine)
Max Vieri (How about Christian?)
Can we get Dez back?
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uncleyellow
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Post by uncleyellow on Oct 17, 2007 14:15:34 GMT 10
I like Josh K, good idea... Wouldn't fit in with the Mariners' "Cool Hair-Cut" policy Fair point... but Im sure Danny and heff could give him a few pointers to start him off... |
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jocwa08
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Post by jocwa08 on Oct 17, 2007 16:43:07 GMT 10
I like Josh K, good idea... Wouldn't fit in with the Mariners' "Cool Hair-Cut" policy I didnt know mariners had so many policies. A club in a minor crisis id take him. |
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