The piss ants starting to look a decent side on paper...

Took a while but in the end has signed on for 2 years. Nice one.

Again, he's spent his entire career in the second division - he'll be fit, technically good but will he have the capability to turn games Adelaide's way?

Fit and technically good. Sounds like a description of SFC last year so quite possibly.

@ Angus

It does. Adelaide's biggest asset this year would seem to be their coach, if he can walk the talk they're in for a good season.

The way they have moved on some of their older players too bodes well   :P

Yup, I'm completely onboard with the way Adelaide has gone about their business this off season

That could IMO be a good thing. He wasn't quality enough to break into the Bundasliga, but he has played 308 games in his career mostly in the 2nd tier and is only 29.

He might not have the pedigree or quality of some of the other foriegners, but sometimes these players are more effective, just look at Isaias. who predominately played in the 3rd tier of Spain and is arguably our most important player..

He knows the coach, knows Matmour, understands German philosophy, has been in training all preseason, All signs point to a player who will slot straight in.

Adelaide have made outstanding use of their visa spots - the best of any other team?

Adelaide are definitely a much improved side. Adlung looks like a solid professional, the coach would know him well or atleast have good knowledge.