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Imagine a world where he was paired with Souttar all last season, rather than him being stuck next to players who can’t defend

As you said, decent return in a good team who finished top of the table and lost out on penalties in the semis of the finals series. That Newcastle team were really well managed by Mark Milligan that I would be wanting us to monitor fairly closely as I think he’s going to be a very good manager. Taylor’s linked with a move overseas for a couple of years, he definitely wasn’t released by Newcastle he’s just off to pastures new, but I put down a lot of his success to Milligan and how he’s driven that club forward. He’s a striker who plays off the wing, rather than a playmaker. Both times I saw him live this season I wasn’t that impressed, but I’d say the Melb City fullbacks were very strong this year. If he does come and play on the wing at Barnsley, I’d be worried about his defensive efforts, and he would go missing a fair bit. Still would get chances. Theres something there that needs some refinement, but wouldn’t be top of my list for A-League talents (Marcus Younis, Caputo, Luka Jovanovic, Ethan Alagich, Patrick Beach (who we’ve now got no chance at), Schreiber).

Boko Haramball

You’re not meant to see what I’ll be wearing before the big day x

Desperately want him to stay and be a star here, but £10m and a sell on for a League 1 player that’s played 1,193 minutes is hard to say no to.

The AFC teams starting strong this World Cup.

100% with you!

I’ve said it before on here, he would’ve been Maguire 2.0 if not for the injuries. He was criminally underused, because he’s a brilliant defender first and foremost, and not a ball playing CB. In a team that could not defend a set piece he would’ve been so useful.

Best Roos performance in a long time

Our only CB that knows how to play CB.

He was an absolute mountain, a brilliant performance

Only been posting about Irankunda for 4 years 😤

People tried to tell me on here Souttar wasn’t going to make the Socceroos squad and he’s captaining.

People are still talking about “if he gets into the World Cup squad” He will be starting for the Socceroos. He will be the best CB in a group they can finish top 2 in. He will add value to that £3m valuation immediately.

Ayew released and now this??

✨When you’re smiling, Leicester released Ayew✨

RIP Mr Just Bare Goals

In a move I don’t understand unless he’s got another A-League gig lined up, Schreiber has not renewed his contract. He’s a free agent. Would be an interesting young prospect behind Braybrooke/Cartwright etc etc

Have to say this is probably the most insightful thing I’ve read from the club in a long time, potentially ever. https://www.lcfc.com/media-article/leicester-city-academy-lcfc-next-generation-mental-health-work

Tottenham in Singapore again?

Are they better, or higher potential, than Evans/Hutchinson? Probably not. But they have senior minutes, against 30 year olds, something our youth don’t get! They’re forced to be exposed to tough football. And Melbourne City play CFG style, all the way through the academy. There are some good players coming through Australia and I’ll think people will be shocked. If it was Max Caputo playing Serie B I think there’d be lots of calls about him.

I was calling for Irankunda to be signed on this very forum WELL before he was signed to Bayern. I’ve said that the ‘prodigious talents’ that were all flash would fail (Garang Kuol, Arzani, Tilio). Bos after seeing him for like 2 weeks was clear as day, Herrington deserved more than a move to the MLS and he’ll prove that in the next 12 months, Segecic was an obvious one. Pompey signed players I probably didn’t rate that highly, and they’ve been fine. All that to say I’m available to hire.

Being a Melb City STH I’ve watched Max every week, he’s a strong, physical boy. Made his debut at 15 I think, and has been around the men’s team ever since. At the moment he’s a poacher, every goal is a run behind or finishing a cross. He’s developing his hold up play quite well but he can go spells where he’s not involved. He wins his aerial duals, but won’t enough the ball again in the build up play - I’m sure the stats would say his chances created and touches overall would be very low. He also isn’t a volume shooter, but would a goal every second game striker. Had a couple of injuries this year which was disappointing, as this was the year he was given the starting job. The team plays so much better with him up top, and he can finish. Melbourne City are very focused on developing their youth, Jordan Bos is the first of this group who made the move overseas and he’ll be in the Prem by the end of the year. His potential and talent was obvious to everyone watching. Jovanovic is different. From what I’ve seen he’s much more involved in the play and drags defenders with him, much more likely to create chances. Goals per minute were better than Max if I remember correctly, but still all in the box (definitely last season) and he’ll take 3 shots per 90. They’re both excellent young players, who I hope get the chance. I think the step to League 1 is possible for Max, but the sheer amount of extra games will be his issue, and the lack of involvement in the build up will polarise some. Jovanovic I’m less confident on, as his game is based on things which will be harder for him to do in League 1. To me they both look more promising talents than I ever thought Mo Toure was, and he’s just torn it up for Norwich and likely to lead the Socceroos attack at the World Cup. From a Melbourne City bias perspective, if we need a midfielder Zane Schreiber is probably my favourite at the moment, and Patrick Beach will likely be GK3 at the World Cup. And as a reminder, A-league player will be available for less than a £1m. Cheap, English speaking, culturally similar, endurance wise they’re elite as we play football in Australian summer.

Bring him home