Mariners Squad 2022/2023

[crock]

I disagree.
Not a high level financially obviously, neither is the top tier bar the big 3.
BUT, there are some verrrrrrry good and massively underrated players playing in both their leagues atm.

whilst Kelechi isn’t the “experienced” player we expected, I have a feeling he’s what we needed. And he’ll surprise a lot of us. Good age again, physical specimen. Decent on the ball. Wait and see. I’d be genuinely annoyed if Monty signs Kaltak now.

side note, shits me to tears that just because a player coming to Australia didn’t play in a highly televised league (England, Spain, Germany etc) they’re instantly shit or who the f**k is this what a joke.

I remember people wrote beni off when he signed with us by seasons end he was one of our best last season

 

[Michael]

He can also play DM and has played U23 for Nigeria.
And also annoying the club don’t mention the length of the contract again.

 

[Gazza 13]

I trust Monty and I reckon this blokes next stop in his career is Europe in 3-5 years. Pretty depressing announcement but

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

From looking at Kelechi John's resume:

He played 20 games in the Portugese Second Division for Casa Pia last season. 10 off the bench. For a total of 1082 minutes or an average of 52 minutes a game.

Casa Pia had by far the best defence in the Portuguese Second Division conceding only 22 goals in 34 matches. They were also promoted as runners up. But by the looks he was a second choice defender there, coming off the bench or not in the squad the majority of the time.

In the season prior to last he played many more games, 26 of 34 and started all bar two once again for Casa Pia.

Casa Pia also conceded the 14th (of 18) most goals in the Portuguese Second Division that year.

Definitely a more speculative signing then I would like but Monty, Sergio and Ken have earnt the trust required for this kind of signing.

 

[marinermick]

We have lost shed loads of experience in the squad. Danny and JC will have to step up massively.

 

[Yorkshire Mariners FC]

I'm feeling 'whelmed' by this signing. Hope to be proven wrong though.

 

[midfielder]

Guess this means Danny is captain.... as marinermick says above we don't have a lot of experience floating around....

 

[sydmariner]

Nigerian Under-23 International Kelechi John Signs for Mariners

Central Coast Mariners have fought off interest from Portugal’s top tier and other European leagues to secure the signature of centre-back Kelechi John. Kelechi John is a 23-year-old central defender whose footballing abilities are characterised by his height and strength....

ccmariners.com.au

Kelechi John - Player profile 23/24

Kelechi John, 25, from Nigeria ➤ UD Oliveirense, since 2023 ➤ Centre-Back ➤ Market value: €350k ➤ * Sep 7, 1998 in , Nigeria

www.transfermarkt.com

 

[FFC Mariner]

I'll wait to see him play 1st if that's ok. People wildly overestimate the level of the AL. I'm sure he will be fine

 

[midfielder]

That time of year again. Updated 05/08/2022

I think we currently have the following squad. Please feel free to correct or add. We also utilise the NPL2 players. Of the players listed one has a long term injury and one may or may not retire.

Contract Expires 2022 (4)

Aguek
Bayliss
Simon - (Possibly another year - possibly retire)
Windust

Contract expires 2023 (5)

Moresche (long term Injury)
Roux
Ruhs
Sözer
Vukovic (could be longer - no details yet)


Contract expires 2024 (8)

Aquilina
Ayongo
Balard
Cummings
Hall
Koul
Nisbet
Nkololo

Contract expires 2025 (3)

Farrell
Silvera
Steele
Triantis

21 players on the list [BTW Pat 2025 is 4 not 3}

Add Kelechi John is 22, of which 4 are only signed to 22, with Moresche injured and unsure about Matty....

Having read Kelechi club announcement he seems to fit the mould of young player playing well with heaps of potential and possible future sale....

We have lost, Muller, Bozanic, Tongyik, Rowles, Birighitti, Urena as say experienced leaders and picked up Danny, with Zach Thomas on trail from Auckland City

 

[turbo]

Player himself seems fine but serious reservations about him adding the leadership and direction needed in what is a young backline.

 

[sydmariner]

I'm feeling 'whelmed' by this signing. Hope to be proven wrong though.

If he’s the visa signing then that means no Ziggy.

 

[Drew]

You all seem to forget that we haven’t had ‘experience’ in our backline for the past few years, rowles wasn’t experienced and still young, nor was tongyik in the sense you were all hoping for, I’d much rather this signing then a mid 30s end of career centre back, seems like a solid signing, let’s back him and hope he does well

 

[Coastalraider]

Watching his highlights.. one promising thing is that sweet long ball. Given our issues transitioning the ball through midfield, this could be a real feature of getting JC involved more.

 

[Big Al]

Good size for a CB and good in the air. Sounds pretty good. Doesn’t say what foot he is. Will be some good competition for spots.

 

[style_cafe]

I`m the same ,i`ll watch him play a few times and reserve my judgement.
He must a very capable player though.
He`s stats show 55 games no cards or send offs.
Compared to Rowles 102 games for us 20 yellows,1 double yellow and 2 send offs.
We may have signed St. Kelechi...

 

[Gazza 13]

 

[style_cafe]

Good size for a CB and good in the air. Sounds pretty good. Doesn’t say what foot he is. Will be some good competition for spots.

Right foot preferred...

 

[style_cafe]

Just one question... which one was Kelechi...

 

[Big Al]

Right foot preferred...

Thanks. Just watched the vid too.

can see a fee nice long balls to JC.