Mariners Squad - 2020-2021

[Michael]

He looks a big strong lad, interested to know if he has some pace because he does I’d take a gamble
Another trialist was Jayden casella, anyone have info?

 

[Michael]

Very pleasing to see a huge amount of our current crop of youth lads getting minutes
I truly believe at least 5 of them can become regulars
Excellent footballers

 

[turbo]

He's just scored, so might be a chance.

Cap him Ange!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Very pleasing to see a huge amount of our current crop of youth lads getting minutes
I truly believe at least 5 of them can become regulars
Excellent footballers

It’s a very good young crop by the looks, and from people talking about the buzz around the place, longer term this bodes well. But nothing kills morale like a few losses, and we desperately need that extra quality still.

Leadership of Olly and Ziggy will be excellent but we lack that talismanic player that lifts a team, and turn games on his own. A player other teams fear. It’s essential.

I hope the Argentine isn’t one of the two visa signings Shaun said they’re working to come through. Not against signing him perse, but we need our own Le Fondre, Castro or Berisha now. Any foreign player who has landed in the NPL is unlikely to be the player we need to break this cycle.

 

[priorpeter]

Staj has said they’re working to get them both into the country and onto the training pitch. I’m fairly confident Bonada is not one of the 2 he referred to on MTV earlier in the week.

 

[Drew]

I asked Daily oz football on Instagram if they had any word on who our 2 visa signings could be, they responded saying they weren’t sure, but they did mention a Spanish winger named iker guarrotxena that is joining an unnamed aleague club, that could potentially be one of our signings I’d hope because we don’t have any real wingers now, don’t know much about him though apart from he plays in Greece currently

 

[FFC Mariner]

Bonada scored too

 

[turbo]

I asked Daily oz football on Instagram if they had any word on who our 2 visa signings could be, they responded saying they weren’t sure, but they did mention a Spanish winger named iker guarrotxena that is joining an unnamed aleague club, that could potentially be one of our signings I’d hope because we don’t have any real wingers now, don’t know much about him though apart from he plays in Greece currently

More than a few Spaniards heading over this season. COVID could be making Aus more attractive than some other traditional destinations.

 

[ashman89]

I asked Daily oz football on Instagram if they had any word on who our 2 visa signings could be, they responded saying they weren’t sure, but they did mention a Spanish winger named iker guarrotxena that is joining an unnamed aleague club, that could potentially be one of our signings I’d hope because we don’t have any real wingers now, don’t know much about him though apart from he plays in Greece currently

Had to look the bloke up if he’s coming to the aleague. This came up haha

“Volos NFC winger Iker Guarrotxen has exposed himself to the club administration through his behavior, which intends to file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA.

The 27-year-old did not show up for several training sessions. Without a word of explanation, he left the team. Volos NFC authorities considered such behavior unprofessional and unacceptable. The club from Volos intends to fight for its interests and will file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA.

Guarrotxena has played six official matches this season for Volos NFC”

 

[pjennings]

He has played 7 of 8 games including 90 mins at RB on Monday. He seems to be played predominantly across the front three but has also played LM, RM AM, LB and now RB.

Let's see if he plays next Tuesday

 

[Drew]

Had to look the bloke up if he’s coming to the aleague. This came up haha

“Volos NFC winger Iker Guarrotxen has exposed himself to the club administration through his behavior, which intends to file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA.

The 27-year-old did not show up for several training sessions. Without a word of explanation, he left the team. Volos NFC authorities considered such behavior unprofessional and unacceptable. The club from Volos intends to fight for its interests and will file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA.

Guarrotxena has played six official matches this season for Volos NFC”

Well that doesn’t sound very convincing! I don’t want him if his behaviour is this bad, regardless of how good he is

 

[true believer]

Well that doesn’t sound very convincing! I don’t want him if his behaviour is this bad, regardless of how good he is

my thoughts exactly . he sounds a real dickhead

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Well that doesn’t sound very convincing! I don’t want him if his behaviour is this bad, regardless of how good he is

We can't really know what's actually gone down though. It may be all on him, but plenty of clubs treat players terribly or get it badly wrong at times. If we sign him, have to trust Anton, Shaun and Staj think they can manage him.

TBH, I'd rather a good player who has had some previous attitude issues but is a good age, than someone is now too old or has a history of injuries. Not trying to be negative, but most players willing to sign with us are going to be damaged goods in some regard if they're even half decent and coming to play for us.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Well that doesn’t sound very convincing! I don’t want him if his behaviour is this bad, regardless of how good he is

my thoughts exactly . he sounds a real dickhead

We can't really know what's actually gone down though. It may be all on him, but plenty of clubs treat players terribly or get it badly wrong at times. If we sign him, have to trust Anton, Shaun and Staj think they can manage him. TBH, I'd rather a good player who has had some previous attitude issues but is a good age, than someone is now too old or has a history of injuries. Not trying to negative, but most players willing to sign with us are going to be damaged goods in some regard if they're even half decent and coming to play for us.

 

[true believer]

We can't really know what's actually gone down though. It may be all on him, but plenty of clubs treat players terribly or get it badly wrong at times. If we sign him, have to trust Anton, Shaun and Staj think they can manage him. TBH, I'd rather a good player who has had some previous attitude issues but is a good age, than someone is now too old or has a history of injuries. Not trying to negative, but most players willing to sign with us are going to be damaged goods in some regard if they're even half decent and coming to play for us.

fair call. we also can't have the same shit as went down with fitz, caceres and co .
while i have immeasurably more confidence in staj .there deep scars .

 

[shipwreck]

Staj has the man management skills to deal with these kinds of egos I think.

Let's not forget he was a very successful matildas coach. I completely see where everyone is coming from tho, we have had a horror run with toxic personalities...

Nicky Travis reminds me of this

 

[true believer]

Staj has the man management skills to deal with these kinds of egos I think.

Let's not forget he was a very successful matildas coach. I completely see where everyone is coming from tho, we have had a horror run with toxic personalities...

Nicky Travis reminds me of this

the first time i took my lad to a game. nicky travis had his only blinder and scored a goal.
then i had a 6 year old asking me where's nicky travis week after week ,,,,,,,,, deep scares

 

[Wombat]

the first time i took my lad to a game. nicky travis had his only blinder and scored a goal.
then i had a 6 year old asking me where's nicky travis week after week ,,,,,,,,, deep scares

Travis had natural ability way beyond your average Mariner but he was a complete cockhead who thought he was Joe Cole. He never went on to establish the glittering career he thought was a given.

 

[Wombat]

Joe Cole - Goals & Tricks

Joe Cole Chelsea player

youtu.be

 

[pjennings]

So potentially 5 more players to sign to bring us to 21 players. Then you can add probably 8 NPL2 players that will probably get game time. We play 9 games in 42 days in the hottest part of the year so squad rotation and squad balance will be very important.

Those last few signings are crucial. If we go in understrength those 42 days could potentially end our season before it even really starts. On the flip side a few early wins could give the squad some much needed belief.