Australian World Cup Star (1 Viewer)

lordy_87

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2015

• #1

Apparently we're linked with this Australia defender who assisted Cahills stunning volley against holland in the world cup. Sounds like a load of bollocks to me, Like he'll join a struggling league 1 club and SISU will buy a world cup player. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...news/rumour-mill-coventry-city-linked-8424379

 

Nonleagueherewecome

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2015

• #2

"84% would like, 81% rate, 34% believe". I'm surprised that many believe it!

 

Samo

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2015

• #3

lordy_87 said:

Apparently we're linked with this Australia defender who assisted Cahills stunning volley against
holland in the world cup. Sounds like a load of bollocks to me, Like he'll join a struggling league 1 club and SISU will buy a world cup player. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...news/rumour-mill-coventry-city-linked-8424379

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And in other news Germany have surrendered.

 

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wingy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2015

• #4

Didn't Che Bunce have a blinder at a WC a few years ago
Now if we were to sign Cahill it would be equivalent to getting Dennis Wise In

 

letsallsingtogether

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #5

Or maybe it is an Aussie joining the mighty Blues at the Butts....

Another win today the only shining light of the weekend.

 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #6

I think somebody said "We're going down under Pressley" and someone misheard.

 

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sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Jan 18, 2015

• #7

More chance of signing Sunil Chhetri who we once had on trial

 

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CCFC_Charlie

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #8

Why did the Telegraph highlight the fact that he marked David Villa in their game against Spain when Villa scored in that game? They even include a picture of him scoring.

 

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ecky

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• Jan 18, 2015

• #9

We are building a new stadium didn't you know?...

 

SkyBlue_Bear83

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #10

Close to happening according to telegraph

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...ews/look-coventry-city-close-striking-8480953







Coventry City are closing in on a defender who played in last summer’s World Cup and provided an assist for one of the iconic goals of the competition.
The Sky Blues are tracking Aussie Ryan McGowan who cut his teeth with Hearts in the Scottish Premier League before switching to Shandong Luneng Taishan of the Chinese Super League where he’s out of contract and available on the free transfer.
However, the 6ft 3inch tall 25-year-old who has 12 caps for Australia, will come at a price in terms of wages and it remains to be seen whether City can contrive a package to tempt him back to the UK.





He is understood to be keen to hook up with the Sky Blues where he has connections with manager Steven Pressley and his staff but the club would need to offload players surplus to requirements to make funds available.
Strong and athletic, McGowan is as comfortable as a right-sided centre-half as he is at right-back and football fans may recall his deep cross for Tim Cahill’s sublime volley in the Socceroos’ 3–2 group stage defeat by The Netherlands.
He played in all three matches for his country in Brazil 2014, given the job of marking David Villa in the final group game against Spain, which they lost 3-0.





Adelaide-born to Scottish parents who come from Glasgow, McGowan started out as a youth team player at Hearts while City boss Pressley was an established first team player and skipper.
He was looked after by City’s Under-21s boss Darren Murray who was head of youth development at Tynecastle and oversaw the defender’s development after he arrived from Down Under as a teenager.
He established himself as captain of the Under-19s and his best season for the Jambos in the SPL was in 2011–12 when he scored three goals – including one in the 127th Scottish Cup Final against Hibs which Hearts won 5–1 – and winning the club’s Young Player of the Year award.

 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #11

If he's as good as Che Bunce then I'll be one happy man!

 

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wingy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #12

Webster's replacement?
Right sided though
Going to be missing half the time travelling to Interanationsls, training camps, Asiatic Cup etcetc

 

mrtrench

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #13

I believe someone has misheard. It's Shane McGowan we are after.

 

skybluebeduff

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #14

Can he play in goal?

 

torchomatic

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #15

Let's hope so because it's a struggle for Lee Burge.

 

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KersleyDigs

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #16

Is he any good on football manager? Was he good enough 10 years ago to be a Scottish international? Is he slow? Is he an all round carthorse?

If so, he sounds perfect for us.....

 

mrtrench

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #17

skybluebeduff said:

Can he play in goal?

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He's big enough nowadays, although the ball might sneak through the gaps in his teeth.

 

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wingy

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #18

skybluebeduff said:

Can he play in goal?

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How does that one go
I've seen him on keyboards doing Fairytail of New York;-)

 

Houchens Head

Fairly well known member from Malvern

• Jan 20, 2015

• #19

"......but the club would need to offload players surplus to requirements to make funds available."
That would be the whole bloody team then!

 

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ecky

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #20

We have had enough of pressleys Scottish connections...

 

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Jack Griffin

Guest

• Jan 20, 2015

• #21

Houchens Head said:

"......but the club would need to offload players surplus to requirements to make funds available."
That would be the whole bloody team then!

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Who will take Reda?

 

Nantwich Skyblues

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #22

another mate of pressley's getting beyond a joke now

 

CovLis86

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #23

How many more pplayers do we need to release before we can bring anyone in exactly?! We are down to the bare bones already

 

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Chipfat

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #24

I would the a GK with experience is priority, but the like's of Kirkland and Murphy's come's at a cost that maybe out of price range... So world cup star!!! will have to wait until either a player is sold or players are shown the door... The one thing that stands out is between SW and SP they have made a right mess of this squad and now are trying to plug multiple gaps with no real backing to do it... Players like Pugh, Swanson, 3 Bournemouth lads, and Tudgay have been a complete waste of time and money the pair have a lot to answer for..

 

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wingy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #25

Yeah you can add Reda, Miller to that list , at the very least half a mill spunked there if they can't be shifted on
Where does this put Willis's future should this guy come In

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jan 20, 2015

• #26

They love quoting his assist don't they? What a thing to be famous for.

 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2015

• #27

Chipfat said:

I would the a GK with experience is priority

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it's getting to the point where getting someone in every position is a priority!

 

skybluedan

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• Jan 20, 2015

• #28

wingy said:

Webster's replacement?
Right sided though
Going to be missing half the time travelling to Interanationsls, training camps, Asiatic Cup etcetc

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Dont you just love our manager looking at a player who will fuckin never be there.... It's alright though because I hear he has three Africans lined up as well

 

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Oz Howie

Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #29

He's a good player with UK experience. Asian Cup is only played every 4 years and the Australian national team play most of their friendlies in Europe (due to having so many players based there). Is keen to play regular first team but wages may well be a big stumbling block. Shame would love to see him in a Sky Blue shirt - anf not f**king Sydney United!

 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #30

Does not matter how good he is. Pressley will soon fix that by either (a) Never playing him, (b) Playing him out of position, or (c) Bringing him on as a substitute in the 88th minute.

 

smouch1975

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2015

• #31

Well he's not in this Asian cup

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Woodster

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• Jan 23, 2015

• #32

From the Beeb;

Former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan is expected to sign for Dundee United later on Friday.
It is understood the 25-year-old, who represented Australia at the 2014 World Cup, is at Tannadice to discuss terms.
McGowan, who most recently played for Chinese club Shandong Luneng Taishan, is likely to undergo a medical this afternoon.

 

SkyBlueRuffian

Well-Known Member

• Jan 23, 2015

• #33

Ha ha what a joke of a club, outbid by Dundee Utd. #GO #SISUOUT

 

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LB87ccfc

Member

• Jan 23, 2015

• #34

Ryan McGowan to Dundee United

Another load of rubbish on the transfer front.

 

tisza

Well-Known Member

• Jan 23, 2015

• #35

No. Once SP decided he didn't need new players Dundee United were an obvious 2nd choice for the player