There would be a 0% chance of this happening. Would just be WSW fans throwing names around on social media with no basis in fact.

Even IF Bulut was to return to the HAL, he would never in a million years be allowed to move back to Sydney. He was likley facing jail time and had to beg for lenience and the fact that as a footballer he could have the chance of an alternative life, so he was granted an exception that his gang links could be pushed aside so long as he moved overseas in pursuit of his career.

Any return to Sydney and he'd likely have immediate legal repercussions. Perth or Wellington? Who knows, that may be far enough to be considered overseas.

Babalj for Juric seems far, far more likely. Very similar players, only Juric has some determination and Eli does not.

I don't claim any inside knowledge in the A-League. It was exactly as you said it was, petty Rumour. But hey, that's what this sub is for.

Wgat i do know with certainty is that if he has warrants in NSW for Amy of his previous indiscretions then a return to any state would see him arrested and returned to sydney. If he was given leniency from a judge then I would doubt he would return without first discussing it with his legal advisor. They would likely put a submission to the local senior detective explaining his intent and plan to stay away from his prior associated (though who he makes any submission to would depend on who originally gave him the pass).

As you say, WSW is an unlikely destination. Perth and Nux are both looking good as is. I wonder however is Kuzmanovski and santalab are a good solution to the juric conundrum. Santalab can clearly score and Kuz looks to have the goods even in these very early stages of his career (an assumption based entirely on his 8 minutes on the park so take that as you will)

There's no denying the kid had amazing talent when he was playing for the Young Socceroos but 2 goals in his senior career, and zero in his 22 games at his last two clubs according to Wiki.... I hope he fulfills some of his talent but certainly not holding his breath.

Personally, I don't mind if he goes back to WSW. He's an adult now and if he can't even live in Sydney without partaking in gang activity then he certainly doesn't have the temperament to be a successful footballer. Might as well get found out and locked up. I personally have a bit more faith in people's ability to mature.

THE Wanderers have signed controversial striker Kerem Bulut, while Newcastle Jets defender Sam Gallaway has also joined the Western Sydney club.
Bulut, who was born in Sydney’s west, has been playing in Turkey for the last two years, but the 22-year-old hasn’t had much game time over the last few months.
Regarded as one of Australia’s most talented players, Bulut was charged in relation to gang-related crimes back in 2010. After initially being forced to surrender his passport, the charges were later reduced allowing him to travel to the Czech Republic to rejoin his former club FK Mlada Boleslav.
Gallaway swaps the Jets for Wanderers.
Gallaway swaps the Jets for Wanderers. Source: Supplied
Bulut remained there for three seasons before moving to Turkish club Akhisar Belediyespor. He has spent the last season on loan with Karsiyaka.
He has represented Australia at youth level and worked with Wanderers coach Tony Popovic at Sydney FC, where Bulut spent his youth career.
Bulut has been signed for the Wanderers’ Asian Champions League campaign, though he could replace Tomi Juric in the A-League squad with the striker linked to a move away from Western Sydney.
Meanwhile Gallaway had his contract with the Jets mutually terminated, allowing the defender to move to the Wanderers. He made 44 appearances for Newcastle after making his debut in 2011.
Originally published as Wanderers sign controversial striker

http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/western-sydney-wanderers-sign-controversial-striker-kerem-bulut-and-newcastles-sam-gallaway/story-fnk9bwp8-1227183324436

Such a waste signing for MAYBE 6 games, assuming he doesnt get rotated out/benched behind Santa, Juric, Ruka, Bridge. Theyve also got thay young fella who has been coming off the bench right? WSW should be worries anout signing players to help them win A League gamea before they worry about the ACL.

the roster is full they can't sign for HAL, no restriction for ACL.

LOL!

We did this with Mullen, Hammil, Golec. Worked out ok... I dunno, is winning the ACL 'ok'?

Lol.

We are signing players for ACL and beyond, while looking to fit some players into the new A-League squad for the rest of the season by sacking some.

Out of our players I'd look at chopping:
Adeleke (Yusuke), Saba (Rumoured Japanese Midfielder), Mullen (Gallaway), Trifiro (Baccus), Appiah (Kalmar).

If Juric leaves then we've got the space back for Santalab.

Maybe Haliti will leave as well, leaving space for Gol Gol.

Edited by macktheknife: 14/1/2015 12:15:12 AM

And those last two sentences don't scare you? :lol:

-PB

Scared about Santalab? You mean our starting striker for the majority of a season that saw us make it to the grand final and become champions of Asia? Not overly concerned.

Haliti for Gol Gol? Yeah that one is a little more doom and gloom

Two goals in first match my friend.