2012 Off season business

[Mr_Bojangles]

By Perth by you mean that team that just signed an Australian international defender that you were chasing. We're not a retirement home anymore.

 

[jefffff34]

He looked extremely dejected when subbed versus Olympiakos. Poor bloke. Never truly recovered after he blew out his knee.

 

[Murraj1966]

Good riddance, his last performance was abhorrent, he deserved to be subbed in the 40th minute and to then have a sook about it made things worse.

 

[Tigerdrive]

Grosso wants to play in the A-League

 

[Murraj1966]

He'll get monstered, they'll show him what a tackle really is

 

[El Camino]

If Grosso comes to the A-League the 'boooo' every time he gets the ball will be great to hear, filthy diver. Also Wellington confirmed last week that they had pinched Jeremy Brockie from Newcastle on a three-year deal, great addition in my opinion.
http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/239784,phoenix-snap-up-jeremy-brockie.aspx

Also Sydney FC have confirmed they have signed former Melbourne Victory defender Fabio on a two-year contract.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1106957/Fabio-makes-move-to-Sydney-FC

I'd also be shocked if Melbourne Heart didn't announce a major marquee signing in the coming weeks. The Heart must have large funds available after the departure of a number of players including Alex Terra, Adrian Zahra, Rutger Worm, Kristian Sarkies, Kamal Ibrahim, Brendan Hamill. Also strong rumours suggesting Curtis Good will leave for Newcastle & Eli Babalj rumoured to depart for Red Star whilst Clint Bolton is still yet to put pen to paper on a new contract, surely they would have huge funds (huge funds compared to A-League sides) to spend.
There have already been a few rumoured players that the Heart are chasing. A strong rumour is that the heart have signed former Ajax and Schalke and Greek International striker Angelos Charisteas. Also rumoured are Ivan Klasnic, after recently being released by Bolton. Carlos Hernandez is also a potential buy, as is Socceroo Vince Grella. Rumours also suggest that Socceroos defender Matthew Spiranovic is unhappy with his football in the J-League and is looking for a return to Australia. There are even rumours, although quite unlikely, that the Heart are chasing none other than former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United legend Michael Owen as their number one target. Who knows what could happen.

Obviously it is impossible for all these players to sign, the club wouldn't be able to afford more than two stars. Most likely I'd say would be Spiranovic, Charisteas and perhaps Hernandez.

 

[ROSEMVP]

Spiranovic will play for MVFC if he returns. Sister plays in the w-league team.

Grella would be my tip for their next marquee

Skoko 2.0

 

[dascman03]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/s...urne-heart-radar/story-e6frfg8x-1226366078294

Is this journo for real? A recent French international joining Heart? We could only dream of that! Surely he's having a laugh.

 

[GrandBlue]

Just saw it (Gameiro rumor) on Fox Sports News, Spurs should be signing a player like him. I find it staggering that he's even being linked to the Heart. I doubt it'll happen, but it's quite amazing nonetheless.

 

[Roadie]

A bit embarrassing for the HS. Not even tribalfootball would try that on.

 

[Magma]

^ you sure?

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/agent-psg-striker-gameiro-contacts-melbourne-heart-3196691

 

[Roadie]

lol that'd be right.

 

[Zidane98]

That can't be for real. Gamerio is a reasonably good striker, no way he'd come back to Australia at his age and skill level.

 

[Redalert]

Sydney have signed Adam Griffiths on 1 year deal from Hangzhou, don't really remember him at all but apparently was signed by some Saudi club for $650,000 at one point.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Sydney-FC-sign-Adam-Griffiths/47604

 

[Roadie]

He trained with Melbourne at the end of the season, probably would've joined if Magilton was still around. Once Ange came in he was told we weren't interested.

 

[Murraj1966]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1108481/Victory-keen-on-Buval

Would love to see Melbourne pick up Buval.

 

[Redalert]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1108481/Victory-keen-on-Buval

Would love to see Melbourne pick up Buval.

Looks quality, hopefully he plays a Berisha-type role for us

 

[Punt Road Feral]

carlos henandez linked with Calcutta in the IPL

Spase Dilevski has signed with Victory, 1 year deal.
Provides some versatility in key weak areas which is good.

 

[jefffff34]

Good signing, always been a fan.

 

[Redalert]

Anyone know why he was out of favour with Adelaide?

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Anyone know why he was out of favour with Adelaide?

Injuries I believe. Pretty much didn't play at all in the 2nd half of the season.

 

[Roadie]

Melbourne signing Jonathan Bru, 27 year old defensive mid. Born in France, plays for Mauritius. He had a trial with the Mariners a few years ago but was not signed, last played in the Portuguese 2nd divison.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Hopefully Flores will be back with Adelaide United.

 

[Murraj1966]

Hopefully Flores will be back with Adelaide United.

Not going to happen Adelaide have salary cap restrictions.

Also, Victory sign a midfielder (thank god) by the name of Finkler

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/victory-sign-brazilian-finkler/47836

 

[Ray Nolan]

Flores to AUFC can happen only if van Dijk finds a club in Europe and the club agree to a release.

Serge needs to look harder ...

(pains me to say that as I'm a big fan of SvD but, come on, it's Marcos we're talking about here!)