2024/25 Melbourne Victory Thread - Brace Yourself.. The Kisnorbo Era Begins

[giggler99]

New thread for our new season ahead of our Australia Cup match on Tuesday night. It's a new era at Victory the Kisnorbo era begins! After the disappointment of last seasons Grand Final defeat and the inconsistency under Popovic the club has decided to go in a new direction with a new coach coming from enemy territory. but no matter what we think of Kisnorbo's past he is ours now and its time to get behind and support him and the boys.. And our girls too who are also looking to bounce back after the disappointment of going out early in finals. I for one is looking forward to Kisnorbo and what he can achieve with our squad which will have a few new faces this season.

Some Details:

Australia Cup Round of 32
Tuesday 6th August
Lambton Jaffas V Melbourne Victory 7:30pm EST, Jack Maclaughlan Oval Newcastle

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'Mon The Mighty Vuck!!

 

[tigs2010]

Lambton Jaffas a real team?

 

[giggler99]

Lambton Jaffas a real team?

Sure are..

 

[giggler99]

Key dates and info about our season fixture

Who is Victory’s first A-League Men’s fixture against?​

We face the Central Coast Mariners at Industree Group Stadium on Friday 18 October to kick off the Isuzu UTE A-League season.

Who else does Victory play in the opening weeks of the season?​

Melbourne City (A), Macarthur (H), Brisbane (H) and Wellington (A) all round out the opening five fixtures of the season

When are the Melbourne Derbies?​

The first Melbourne Derby will be hosted by City in round two on Saturday 26 October. We’ll then be hosting the next two, with the Christmas Derby on Saturday 21 December and the third and final Derby on Saturday 22 February.

When are the Original Rivalries?​

The first Original Rivalry is on Saturday 18 January at Coopers Stadium, with the second to be played on Saturday 29 March, which will be the annual Pride Cup match.

When do Victory meet Sydney and Western Sydney?​

The boys in blue will travel to Allianz Stadium on Saturday 28 December while the Sky Blues will make the trip to Melbourne on Friday 24 January for the Club’s annual U-NITE Match.

We face the Wanderers first at AAMI Park on Saturday 4 January, with the away fixture scheduled for Saturday 15 March.

What does the A-League Men run-in at the end of the season look like?​

It’s a mixed bag of matches to end the 24/25 Isuzu UTE A-League season, with our boys in blue facing Wellington (A), Auckland (H), Macarthur (A) and Newcastle (H) to finish the home and away season.

Central Coast v Melbourne Victory
Fri 18 Oct | 7:35pm | Industree Group Stadium

Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
Sat 26 Oct | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Melbourne Victory v Macarthur
Sun 3 Nov | 4pm | AAMI Park

Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar
Sat 9 Nov | 5pm | AAMI Park

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
Sun 24 Nov | 1:30pm | Allianz Stadium

Western United v Melbourne Victory
Sat 30 Nov | 7:35pm | TBC

Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory
Sun 8 Dec | 5pm | AAMI Park

BYE

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
Sat 21 Dec | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
Sat 28 Dec | 7:35pm | Allianz Stadium

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory
Wed 1 Jan | 3pm | GO Media Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney
Sat 4 Jan | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Melbourne Victory v Western United
Fri 10 Jan | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

BYE

Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Sat 18 Jan | 7:35pm | Coopers Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
Fri 24 Jan | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory
Sat 1 Feb | 9:45pm | HBF Park

Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory
Sat 8 Feb | 5pm | McDonald Jones Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix
Fri 14 Feb | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
Sat 22 Feb | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory
Sat 1 Mar | 5pm | Suncorp Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Central Coast
Sat 8 Mar | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

Western Sydney v Melbourne Victory
Sat 15 Mar | 7:35pm | CommBank Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United
Sat 29 Mar | 7:35pm | AAMI Park

BYE

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
Sat 12 Apr | 3pm | Sky Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Auckland FC
Sat 19 Apr | 5pm | AAMI Park

Macarthur v Melbourne Victory
Fri 25 Apr | 7:35pm | Campbelltown Stadium

Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets
Sun 4 May | 5pm | AAMI Park

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[Munga]

Lambton Jaffas a real team?

They were steamrolling Northern NSW NPL for most of the season, but have lost four of the last five. So we've got them at a good time, no excuses.

 

[tigs2010]

They were steamrolling Northern NSW NPL for most of the season, but have lost four of the last five. So we've got them at a good time, no excuses.

Even if we got them on a 50 game win streak there should be no excuses lol but yes rather get them at a good time and make sure we get through.

 

[Munga]

Even if we got them on a 50 game win streak there should be no excuses lol but yes rather get them at a good time and make sure we get through.

100%. Although with a clean out, some youth and a new coach anything can happen!

 

[giggler99]

100%. Although with a clean out, some youth and a new coach anything can happen!

Whats the standard like in NNSW? Wouldn't be anywhere near Vic NPL Premier i'll be guessing.

 

[Vdubs]

We loved PK as a coach, and you guys were so close last year, PK may be the link to MV having the absolute dominant era once again

 

[Munga]

Whats the standard like in NNSW? Wouldn't be anywhere near Vic NPL Premier i'll be guessing.

Yeah, I put them bottom 4 of all the federations.

 

[Quicky]

The INS and OUTs so-far. Re-post from the previous thread.

OUT:

Tony Popovic (Coach)
Paul Izzo, Ahmed Taleb (GK's)
Damian Da Silva, Stefan Nigro, Connor Chapman (Defenders)
Jake Brimmer, Leigh Broxham (Midfielders)
Chris Ikonomides, Salim Khelifi, Eli Adams (Forwards).

IN:

Patrick Kisnorbo (Coach)
Jack Duncan, Mitch Langerak (GKs)
Brendan Hamill (Defenders)
Reno Piscopo, Jing Reec (Forwards).
Colic, Menelaou, Graskowski (Academy elevations)

 

[Quicky]

There have been some big salaries in the outgoings. Popa, Ikonomides, Da Silva and Brimmer would have been on big money.

It'll be interesting if we reinvest it in the squad or we're reducing salaries with the hit to revenue (TV rights + 777).

 

[Quicky]

Nikos Vergos was linked to Victory last year. He's confirmed he wants to come to Australia. I wonder if we're still interested?

Nikos Vergos sets sights on Australia as he ends his contract with Atromitos

Atromitos FC has announced the end of its collaboration with 28-year-old forward Nikos Vergos, one year before the end of their contract.

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[Zidane98]

Whats the standard like in NNSW? Wouldn't be anywhere near Vic NPL Premier i'll be guessing.

NNSW is pretty good, a mate's kids play in their NPL level comps.


I reckon about NPL 3 standard.

 

[Zidane98]

There have been some big salaries in the outgoings. Popa, Ikonomides, Da Silva and Brimmer would have been on big money.

It'll be interesting if we reinvest it in the squad or we're reducing salaries with the hit to revenue (TV rights + 777).

Da Silva is a big blow. Was counting on one more big season out of the big fella. Ikon leaving strengthens us. Popa, meh. And Brimmer had checked out with the worst GF performance of all time.


We just got to get ourselves a few more quality signings and we will be set. Can Jing Reec take over CF from Bruno? We can't have Bruno playing week in and out. Can we agree an early termination for Mitchy? We need him sooner rather than later. I see Nagoya are in mid table J-League. They have two fixtures only after Nov 9, don't see why we can't get him early. Although our window closes Sept 16 which doesn't help, perhaps we can get an exemption as he has already signed a contract with the club.

 

[Zidane98]

Nikos Vergos was linked to Victory last year. He's confirmed he wants to come to Australia. I wonder if we're still interested?

Nikos Vergos sets sights on Australia as he ends his contract with Atromitos

Atromitos FC has announced the end of its collaboration with 28-year-old forward Nikos Vergos, one year before the end of their contract.

greekherald.com.au

This would leave many South Melbourne fans with a very difficult choice.

 

[Fruity33]

Anyone found the squad we are sending to face the Jaffas? Will be an interesting watch regardless given the squad turnover, new coach etc...

 

[Quicky]

Da Silva is a big blow. Was counting on one more big season out of the big fella. Ikon leaving strengthens us. Popa, meh. And Brimmer had checked out with the worst GF performance of all time.


We just got to get ourselves a few more quality signings and we will be set. Can Jing Reec take over CF from Bruno? We can't have Bruno playing week in and out. Can we agree an early termination for Mitchy? We need him sooner rather than later. I see Nagoya are in mid table J-League. They have two fixtures only after Nov 9, don't see why we can't get him early. Although our window closes Sept 16 which doesn't help, perhaps we can get an exemption as he has already signed a contract with the club.

Yeah agree Da Silva is the big blow and the only one that hurts.

On Langerak an early release won't happen. It isn't a big deal as Duncan is seasoned and capable.

It'll be interesting to see how we fill our visa spots + we lost our marquee too.

A CF, CM, CB and LB depth seem the go.

 

[Quicky]

Anyone found the squad we are sending to face the Jaffas? Will be an interesting watch regardless given the squad turnover, new coach etc...

 

[Quicky]

This would leave many South Melbourne fans with a very difficult choice.

The South Melbourne fans that have stuck it out are probably the strongest and most loyal football supporters in the country.

 

[Quicky]

There is a rumour linking Atkinson to a return to the AL and Victory. A weird one given Geria + Rawlins. Feels bit like adding 1 + 1 and getting 4 with the Kisnorbo + Atkinson connection.

 

[giggler99]

Good hit out, on to the next round.

 

[giggler99]

Great composure on the young lad, looks promising one to keep an eye on.

 

[Zidane98]

There is a rumour linking Atkinson to a return to the AL and Victory. A weird one given Geria + Rawlins. Feels bit like adding 1 + 1 and getting 4 with the Kisnorbo + Atkinson connection.

Makes sense if Geria moves to CB permanently.

 

[Munga]

Great composure on the young lad, looks promising one to keep an eye on.

Technique! What is this kind of sorcery???