2014/15 Melbourne Victory Thread - Home of the Champions!! #10yearsproud

[giggler99]

Matthieu Delpierre's role in us winning the silverware has gone underrated by many. He has kind of slipped under the radar because of the greater focus on our higher profile attacking players.

With Graham Arnold shooting his mouth of about how much better FC might have been less injuries, it got me wondering how much better we would have been with Delpierre at CB all season, and how good he will be next season, (hopefully) injury free?

I liked what David Davutovic said in the Hun today about Delpierre.
"Take Delpierre out of the side and it's far weaker than if you remove say Bararouses. I'd say the Frenchman is Victory's most important player. He has a calming effect on his teammates."

Spot on the money by DD, we actually saw it unfold how much he was missed during the season when he was out and how inconsistent we looked.

 

[tigs2010]

I liked what David Davutovic said in the Hun today about Delpierre.
"Take Delpierre out of the side and it's far weaker than if you remove say Bararouses. I'd say the Frenchman is Victory's most important player. He has a calming effect on his teammates."

Spot on the money by DD, we actually saw it unfold how much he was missed during the season when he was out and how inconsistent we looked.

Wouldn't think that's up for debate. We have 5 excellent attacking players and only play 4 at a time. Each can be covered by another. Take Delpierre out and we look shaky.

 

[Richo is God]

I think the departure of leijer also helped sure up the defence

 

[Dan Cooper]

I think the departure of leijer also helped sure up the defence

It certainly provided Ansell with the opportunity for consistent appearances. He has so often in the past been the guy they just couldn't quite fit into the starting line-up.

 

[craigos]

Would love to see a contracted players list for the club. Not sure we'll have much money to spend as I'd think we'd be having to bump up a few players price but I think we'll be bringing in a few players.

 

[Dan Cooper]

Would love to see a contracted players list for the club. Not sure we'll have much money to spend as I'd think we'd be having to bump up a few players price but I think we'll be bringing in a few players.

Last heard we were yet to sign Archie, Georgievski, Coe and Thomas.

 

[craigos]

Last heard we were yet to sign Archie, Georgievski, Coe and Thomas.

Might want to sign a keeper some time soon. Thomas deserves it after his final few games.

 

[youngbear]

Last heard we were yet to sign Archie, Georgievski, Coe and Thomas.

I remember Robson on SEN saying that Georgievski came back to Aus to restart his career in Europe, similar to what Troisi did last season. So I'd be surprised if he resigned. Hoping he does though.

 

[Dan Cooper]

Archie Thompson - the big dilemma?

What are the thought here regarding Archie and next season??

 

[craigos]

Archie Thompson - the big dilemma?

What are the thought here regarding Archie and next season??

If he wants to continue to be a super sub, I think he will stay. Am sure we can set him up with an ambassador role that will pay handsomely post career
If he wants to be playing 90 minutes each week, I think he'll go but wouldn't be to a club in Australia.

Kev just has to tell him that there's a lot of football to be played next year with ACL, League and FFA Cup and he's a required player.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

I remember Robson on SEN saying that Georgievski came back to Aus to restart his career in Europe, similar to what Troisi did last season. So I'd be surprised if he resigned. Hoping he does though.

Surprised if he quit?

 

[tigs2010]

If he wants to continue to be a super sub, I think he will stay. Am sure we can set him up with an ambassador role that will pay handsomely post career
If he wants to be playing 90 minutes each week, I think he'll go but wouldn't be to a club in Australia.

Kev just has to tell him that there's a lot of football to be played next year with ACL, League and FFA Cup and he's a required player.

He will get plenty of game time if we do well. I think it's more he doesn't want to take another pay cut to stay.

 

[HawkMongrel]

 

[Dan Cooper]

If he wants to continue to be a super sub, I think he will stay. Am sure we can set him up with an ambassador role that will pay handsomely post career
If he wants to be playing 90 minutes each week, I think he'll go but wouldn't be to a club in Australia.

Kev just has to tell him that there's a lot of football to be played next year with ACL, League and FFA Cup and he's a required player.

The busy schedule next year certainly adds to the attraction of keeping Archie on.

 

[Dan Cooper]

He will get plenty of game time if we do well. I think it's more he doesn't want to take another pay cut to stay.

Hopefully the money side of it can be sorted to everyone's satisfaction. If the FFA can get this rewarding loyal players salary off-set thing up and running for next season it will assist with Archie's situation. He has been such a great ambassador to the A League I hope they make the effort to introduce it for next season.

 

[peternorth]

i reckon george is looking at wsw closely given family is from and still is there

 

[craigos]

I hope we address the problem with kits this year too. Was impossible to buy a jersey until late in the year.

 

[tigs2010]

i reckon george is looking at wsw closely given family is from and still is there

More game time for Galloway if he left.

 

[youngbear]

Surprised if he quit?

re-signed

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

re-signed

Cheers. Nasty pair of words.

 

[youngbear]

Cheers. Nasty pair of words.

Never actually noticed until you pointed it out

 

[Munga]

A few highlights of the season:

http://www.a-league.com.au/video/hyundai-a-league-season-review/1235011

 

[Dan Cooper]

The Victory Medal Dinner is on tomorrow night >

Date: Friday, May 22, 2015
Venue: Palladium at Crown
Time: 7.00pm until late
Attire: Black tie
Entertainment: DJ Leigh Broxham
Investment: $205 per guest

Surely Ben will have the medal around his neck at the end of the night?

 

[Richo is God]

Also saw there is a live stream

 

[Willo_]

So that's about 10 people. We're the best supporters in the A League, even your fan bois in the media acknowledge that. Love or hate Adelaide, at least their fans turn up to their home games and am sure would have filled the allocation of GF tickets.

Lol the Sydney FC fans aren't even the best in Sydney