2011/12 Player Transfer/Activity thread.

[JuniorBurger]

The Neville story is true. Not sure he will earn a contract tho. Even tho he is certainly in our greatly reduced price bracket. Lol
The Nicholls story smells a bit like April fools tho.

 

[meh]

Agreed the Nichols story seems fishy, here is the article:

99.9% sure it's fake, the website is the give away when you click on it.

Nichols secures Portsmouth move
Tom Waldo
March 31, 2011 - 11:59PM

AAP

Mitch Nichols has made a dream move to Championship side Portsmouth after the club came to an agreement over a transfer fee.

The 21-year-old Socceroo, who was signed by former Roar mentor Frank Farina, had already agreed to provisional terms after Brisbane Roar gave permission to speak to Nichols, his agent confirmed today.

It’s a massive loss for Brisbane who had already lost Costa Rican striker Jean Carlos Solorzano to Melbourne Victory last week. However the Roar will be buoyed by the fact they have at least received a transfer fee for Nichols believed to be around $300,000.

The Roar and Nichols were both unavailable for comment but the players’ agent confirmed interest from Portsmouth was first shown in January however formal discussions didn’t begin until a week after the A-League final. However Portsmouth manager Steve Cotterill did comment on the capture of the attacking midfielders’ signature.

“He’s got bags of potential and with a bit of luck could end up playing a key role for us next season” Cotterill said. “We’re focused on the chase for promotion currently but young Mitch could do some big things next season, whether we are in the Championship or the Premiership.”

Should Portsmouth succeed in what seems an unlikely promotion challenge, Nichols will become the first Australian player from the A-League to transfer directly to the English Premier League.

The move comes off the back of a stellar season for Brisbane contributing 6 goals and 6 assists in 32 appearances.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au/nichols-heads-to-portsmouth

EDIT: Website doesn't exist anymore, there is the giveaway.

 

[Demon 86]

Kellaway has left MV and gone back to the UK. Another spot in the squad now available.

 

[Coledinho]

Do the Victory even have a salary cap?

 

[Demon 86]

Do the Victory even have a salary cap?

Why do you ask?

 

[LiverpoolRed]

OP has been updated!

 

[LiverpoolRed]

North set to sign with FC Tokyo in J2.League

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/News/200548,north-to-seal-tokyo-deal.aspx

 

[LiverpoolRed]

Victory denied from signing Mark Birighitit - http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...-mark-birighitti/story-e6frectc-1226032947161

 

[DB10]

"Hell would freeze over before we release Mark to Melbourne Victory," Griffin said.

 

[Norfolk & Clew]

"Hell would freeze over before we release Mark to Melbourne Victory," Griffin said.

I like that quote! Good to see someone standing their ground and not allowing their players to just leave for nothing to another a-league club. It wouldn't happen anywhere else in the world.

 

[DB10]

It's more of a Melbourne Victory thing than anything.

I can't say for sure, but I imagine if it was Newcastle who wanted him, they'd probably let him go.

 

[that_dood]

Why would Melbourne Blue even bother bidding? They know they can't sign him. I reckon it might be a media beat-up....

 

[thebigboy]

Shame we couldn't get our hands on him.

Heck of a good young keeper who deserves to be starting somewhere.

Can't blame AU for not realizing him, although I don't think this is all over just yet.

 

[Demon 86]

Adelaide would be negligent if they let him go when Eugene is a huge chance to leave in the July window.

I agree with That Dood tho I doubt the rumours legitimacy.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

"Hell would freeze over before we release Mark to Melbourne Victory," Griffin said.

Victory did Adelaide a favour by releasing Galekovic midseason a few years ago to join Adelaide and he became one of the best players for that team and in A-league.

I don't understand why wont they return the favour? I rate Brighitti highly.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Victory did Adelaide a favour by releasing Galekovic midseason a few years ago to join Adelaide and he became one of the best players for that team and in A-league.

I don't understand why wont they return the favour? I rate Brighitti highly.

Because there is a big chance that Galekovic could go overseas, meaning Birighitti would be starter.

 

[meh]

Fowler looks to be returning for the Glory, Smeltz still weighing up a big offer from China.

Give it up Shane FFS, you've tried and failed many times.

 

[that_dood]

I think Smletz is a sign first, ask questions later kind of guy. He picks the biggest offer and then after that he gets itchy feet when the biggest offer is in China and Mrs Smeltz doesn't want to go.

He will end up in Perth I feel (I hope!).

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Not sure if Fowler staying is a good thing. If they were going to attract new fans because of being on the books it would have been last season. If it means we lose Smeltz because we've re-signed Robbie then that backs up my move to not get a season ticket this year.

 

[that_dood]

I don't think Smeltz coming to Perth will be affected by Fowler re-signing as Fowler will now be part of the salary cap and Smeltz can be the marquee.

But if we miss out on Smeltz and have to have Fowler lead the line again it will be another season of pain...

 

[LiverpoolRed]

GCU have signed 25 year-old American, Alex Smith. Killed it in the NSW PL, player of the season last year.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/football/smiths-golden-chance-20110405-1d2yr.html

 

[Zidane98]

I'd be wary of any yanks not good enough for the MLS that come over here. From memory the scummers signed one back in Season 1 and he was a complete dud.

 

[meh]

I'd be wary of any yanks not good enough for the MLS that come over here. From memory the scummers signed one back in Season 1 and he was a complete dud.

Enfield or something wasn't it? Not sure he ever played but seem to remember him having pretty big wraps on him.

 

[TheStinger]

Why you would waste an import spot on some guy who has been playing state league football is beyond me.

 

[Demon 86]

Coz Clive can pay him dik all?

I was flabbergasted when we signed Kellaway as one of our imports after dominating the VPL for a couple of weeks. Luckily our other imports dominated like Ricar.. Oh wait