If its one of the Koreans i will be very disappointed. They didnt really show the required quality i felt. It probably is someone from Japan especially as Rado was there for some time.

Vidosic, who has two vacant visa spots available, said he would enter the transfer market to find another left-sided player to compliment 20-year-old right winger Halloran.

Doesn't Broich play wide left? Maybe he is moving more centrally, which could be immense for you lot.

We are looking to change our (attacking) style a little bit - to be more direct, to penetrate more frequently with faster players, but still to maintain that composure once we are inside and around that penalty box.

That could mean a move back to central midfield for playmaker Thomas Broich, who was often deployed in wide positions under Postecoglou.

Looks like we'll see an amalgam of styles from the Roar this year. Don't know if I like that we're looking for another left sided player. Fitzgerald, Viconte and Danning can play down that wing.

From the pre-season games I saw last year Fitzy is much better centrally and neither Visconte or Danning have done anything to excite as of yet. (Visconte's shoulder barge in the first GF keeps in the squad for me!)

[-x Don't speak bad of Kofi.

But anyway. Some more speed on our wings should make us deadly on the counter attack.

Former Brisbane Roar pair Tommy Oar and Adam Saorta started for FC Utrecht in the 6-1 win over FC Breukelen.

In the J-League, Alex Brosque played a full match and scored his first goal since May, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Shimizu S-Pulse from going down 5-3 to Kashiwa Reysol.

Luke DeVere played a full match as Gyeongnam failed in their bid to secure a fifth successive clean sheet following a 1-0 loss to Pohang Steelers.

Matt McKay was injured, Robbie Cornthwaite was suspended and Matt Simon was not in the squad as Busan I’Park defeated Chunnam Dragons 3-2.

Milan Susak played a full match as Tianjin Teda drew 0-0 with Qingdao Jonoon.

Well, at least Kofi looks the part I guess. I really wanted him to step up, but he hasn't :(

Halloran on the right and quick, skillful player on the left feeding the likes of Berisha, Broich, Nichols and Henrique in the middle is salivating :)

[-x Don't speak bad of Kofi.

But anyway. Some more speed on our wings should make us deadly on the counter attack.

I agree that our midfield is now looking drool-worthy, but where are we going to put them all? Or do you think Rado will go with 3 at the back?
Possible line up?

--------------Theo---------------
----Franjic---Smith----Jurman^----
--------------Eric---------------
--------Nichols---Henrique-------
-Halloran-----Broich-------*Fitzy*
-------------Berisha--------------

^Or Hingert
*insert favourite leftie*

That doesn't seem viable. Seems to me we have an over-abundance of midfielders. Maybe they're planning on selling one or 2?

Would love to see if we make anymore signings. Definitely have a fair few spots open.

Hopefully a CB. We have so many wingers/mids now.

Well not counter attack. But to capitalize on a fast break opportunity.

:-k don't think we are suited to a counter attacking game any way.. we tend to play out and along the ground soo....



Doubt we will go for a back 3, (4-3-3) stick to what works (however the wide back need to be driving forward which makes me wonder about the future for stef, he is getting on, but Hingert has fitness issues IMO , well at lest he did last season..

--------------Theo---------------
Franjic---Smith---Jurman--Stef^--
--------------Eric---------------
--------Nichols---Broich-------
-Halloran---------------*Fitzy*
-------------Berisha--------------

*dong :) or Kofi
^Or Hingert

Here's one game of Halloran. He does a lot of work off the ball, he will be a good signing for us.

This is fantastic, my cousin posted about it on a roar forum, check it out!

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http://www.roaronegoal.com.au/

Edited by Borstal_Breakout: 18/7/2012 10:26:33 PM

Brisbane Roar’s ONE GOAL is to set new standards of football both on and off the pitch. We aim to achieve this through our community programs that promote and generate growth and participation of football in Queensland, through our game day experience, through our fan base and corporate partners and through our football results and performances.

Specific measurable results to reflect our ONE GOAL are:
A third Hyundai A-League Championship
A second Hyundai A-League Premiers’ Plate
Increased player participation in Queensland
80 per cent of football clubs in Queensland signing up to a part of our ONE GOAL program
10,000 members
Average attendance of 22,000 at Suncorp Stadium
http://roaronegoal.com.au/about-us/our-goal/

Olympic match to kick off pre-season
Three months after clinching their second straight Hyundai A-League Championship, Brisbane Roar will begin the preparation of their quest for three with a pre-season fixture against Brisbane Olympic at Goodwin Park tonight.

Head Coach Rado Vidosic will put his players through their paces against the ninth-placed Brisbane Premier League club just a fortnight after returning from a seven-week break as part of a carefully crafted programme drafted by his coaching staff.

“We’re two weeks into pre-season and the plan is that everyone will play 45 minutes,” the Brisbane boss said.

“They’re probably conditioned for a little bit more but we don’t want to risk any injuries.”

Vidosic’s focus will rest not on a result but instead on the progress of his team, especially given the early nature of their first match.

“We’ve been working on a few things from a tactical point of view and a conditioning point of view so we’re looking to see how the players apply these principles,” he said.

“I hope we can present ourselves in the best possible way and show the Brisbane public we’re serious contenders for three in a row.”

Last year, Brisbane Olympic were the Roar’s fifth pre-season fixture and the Hyundai A-League Champions prevailed 5-1 at Goodwin Park with goals to Massimo Murdocca, Thomas Broich, Mitch Nichols and the now-departed Matt McKay and Kosta Barbarouses.

Match details
Brisbane Roar vs Brisbane Olympic
Goodwin Park, Cansdale Street, Yeronga
7.15pm kick-off, gates open at 4.45pm
Player signing session 5-6pm
Entry is a gold coin donation to the Royal Children’s Hospital
For the kids – Roary and Pauls Rapid Fire inflatable fields from 4.45pm

20 min: Anthony Proia scores but it's ruled offside.
Boys are looking lively early and are keeping Olympic back in their own half