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+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him.
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sydneyfc1987
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+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially.
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Footballking55
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+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. Not much different to Dykes at Livingston, 14 in 36 appearances in League and Cup. We are often too quick to pin our hopes on someone who doesn't have the stamina of a long career. Would be interesting to see Dykes in the A League, he seems a similar player to Duke at WSW.
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Ds98
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That's extremely promising! If he knuckles down a starting spot there, he's suddenly in a very strong position.
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jas88
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+x+xNot quite Aussies abroad but both Lyndon Dykes and Jack Hendry (who played for Melbourne City last season) are starting for Scotland at the Euros tonight Pretty big to go from City to starting a full season in Belgium and then starting at the Euros. Would not be adversed to seeing more British players come down to Aus to revitalize their career - seems to work for some players.
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moofa
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Deni Juric did not turn up to the first training of pre-season requesting and extra 3 days to sort out a potential transfer. Dinamo were apparently interested but those rumours came and went a couple weeks ago https://sibenski.slobodnadalmacija.hr/sibenik/sport/nogomet/sibenik-pod-vodstvom-novog-trenera-rosasa-odradio-prvi-trening-za-novu-sezonu-desetak-igraca-stiglo-na-probu-deni-juric-nije-se-pojavio-1105651
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jas88
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+x+x+xDebunks the title of being ‘Scottish NT reject’ by ‘celtsrhere67’ 👊 Exactly. I remember when ppl were saying "well if he isn't good enough for Scotland blah blah" Fact of matter is good players often get overlooked particularly if they are already in a well stocked position.. truth be told Boyle always had potential to step up a level or 2 and Scotland will regret not picking him. Similar to us with lyndon dykes Harry Souttar another find Arnold has pinched from Scottish NT 👍 So many crosses/corners last night too they could of really used him lol
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jasongenova
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+x+x+xNot quite Aussies abroad but both Lyndon Dykes and Jack Hendry (who played for Melbourne City last season) are starting for Scotland at the Euros tonight Pretty big to go from City to starting a full season in Belgium and then starting at the Euros. Would not be adversed to seeing more British players come down to Aus to revitalize their career - seems to work for some players. He did his knee at City after playing 3 games, dont think we had anything to do with revitalising his career. Bloke worked hard in rehab and went to a club where he got game time, ensured he kept his spot in the team. Some of our Aussie young players could use that same attitude
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sub007
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+xThat's extremely promising! If he knuckles down a starting spot there, he's suddenly in a very strong position. Interestingly David Browne, a PNG international who unsuccessfully trialled for the Nix also started. Either they rested players or the Finnish league isn't very good.
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Ds98
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+x+xThat's extremely promising! If he knuckles down a starting spot there, he's suddenly in a very strong position. Interestingly David Browne, a PNG international who unsuccessfully trialled for the Nix also started. Either they rested players or the Finnish league isn't very good. Yeah, thats true, I noticed that too, but they are in Champo's League First qualifying round playoffs, so if they go well there, you never know. Lots of people watching those games.
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SUTHERLANDBEAR
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+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. And then faded badly. He is A league standard ( higher end though ) and no more. I know that is not what you Aussies want to hear, but that is the stark reality.
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+x+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. Not much different to Dykes at Livingston, 14 in 36 appearances in League and Cup. We are often too quick to pin our hopes on someone who doesn't have the stamina of a long career. Would be interesting to see Dykes in the A League, he seems a similar player to Duke at WSW. A much different player to MacLaren though.
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+x+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. And then faded badly. He is A league standard ( higher end though ) and no more. I know that is not what you Aussies want to hear, but that is the stark reality. Who here really thinks he is more? The forum is full of comments saying just that. Please may we have some more of your "oh so wise" reality checks?
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. Not much different to Dykes at Livingston, 14 in 36 appearances in League and Cup. We are often too quick to pin our hopes on someone who doesn't have the stamina of a long career. Would be interesting to see Dykes in the A League, he seems a similar player to Duke at WSW. A much different player to MacLaren though. How?
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Two for Gibbs
By now, American Samoa must have realised that Australias 22-0 win over Tonga two days earlier was no fluke.
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+x+x+x+x+x+xWatching dykes. He's not that good. I reckon ruka, tags and macca better than him Just as I write this misses gilt edged opportunity None of those 3 would start for Scotland True, which goes to show that their is a huge perceptual bias ... shock horror. MacLaren had his chance in Scotland and failed as no one wanted him. To say he failed is pretty inaccurate. 9 goals in 27 appearances isn't the worst. From my memory he did quite well initially. And then faded badly. He is A league standard ( higher end though ) and no more. I know that is not what you Aussies want to hear, but that is the stark reality. 3 of those goals were in one game vs rangers. So those numbers are inflated by a fluke of a day. I think Maclaren is a much better player now then the first time he went to Europe. But I also think if he ever wanted to have a prolonged career at a club like Hibs, he would have to rebuild a European career at a much smaller club and that may be past him.
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I guess hatricks shouldnt count towards the goal tally because its a fluke day 😅
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Course they count .ha He has made the most of his abilities that's for sure . Not saying he's the most skillful but he has worked harder than many. Pretty sure he was in UK at Blackburn at 16 battling it out which wouldn't have been easy . He has achieved plenty.
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Cristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later.
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+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. hard to hold on a player when roma come calling.
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+x+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. hard to hold on a player when roma come calling. He was released from WSW months before there was any overseas interest. He was released, went to Tony Basha’s Australasian Soccer Academy, went on tour to Asia where he was scouted, trialled at a few Italian clubs, and then signed for Roma.
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South Sudan international and former Victory and City youth player Majak Mawith is apparently on the verge of signing for a French club. https://ssfaonline.com/2021/06/17/bright-star-ready-to-set-off-for-qatar-to-face-jordan/
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+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. Got any footage of him playing? Only see glimpses on his Instagram when he scores a goal etc.
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sportaddict
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+x+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. Got any footage of him playing? Only see glimpses on his Instagram when he scores a goal etc. I watch footage on Wyscout, unfortunately I can’t share the footage. Maybe contact Roma Youth on Instagram
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+x+x+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. Got any footage of him playing? Only see glimpses on his Instagram when he scores a goal etc. I watch footage on Wyscout, unfortunately I can’t share the footage. Maybe contact Roma Youth on Instagram So you’ve seen abit of him? He look the real deal?
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+x+x+x+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. Got any footage of him playing? Only see glimpses on his Instagram when he scores a goal etc. I watch footage on Wyscout, unfortunately I can’t share the footage. Maybe contact Roma Youth on Instagram So you’ve seen abit of him? He look the real deal? Yes, looks on the verge of rupturing his ACL.
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I’ve seen him in his games for the Primavera team. He looks good. Very good on the ball - but different from Tilio/Piscopo/Najjarine in that he’s seriously built, powerful and quick. The combination of the two is a massive X factor imo.
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jasongenova
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+xCristian Volpato made his second appearance for Roma's Primavera team yesterday, another 20 minute appearance off the bench. He looked more confident than in his first game - and when you watch it really beggars belief how WSW let him go. He is outstanding 1v1, very confident, doesn't shy away from a challenge, does the dirty work, wants to come deep to receive, turns well, and makes intelligent off the ball runs. Australia should call him up sooner rather than later. He got very big very quick. Like put on a lot of mass in a short amount of time. A lot of cycling
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