New York City v Orlando City (Sunday 2300)

[CyberSauzee]

Live on Sky at 2300 Sunday.

A reminder that our new signing will hopefully show us what we're getting in January.

[Lancs Harp]

A very interesting signing. Hes pulled up a few trees in the MLS. Having said that after he signed earlier in the week I did stay up all night , well till after 3 am to watch his last game, To be honest he was disappointing and was replaced after 75 mins. Obviously signing for Hibs had gone to his head :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

A very interesting signing. Hes pulled up a few trees in the MLS. Having said that after he signed earlier in the week I did stay up all night , well till after 3 am to watch his last game, To be honest he was disappointing and was replaced after 75 mins. Obviously signing for Hibs had gone to his head :greengrin
I watched the game too and wasn't sure about the team tactics helping him out much. They seemed to be sitting back and he was having to drop deep to even get a touch.....

[gbhibby]

Watched a few MLS games there are some good players in that league. The standard is not that bad. Could be a good market to look at. Some of the players could see us as a stepping stone to putting themselves into the shop window to play in Europe. Could do loan deals for players in January window. A few are now doing well in Europe
I am sure that Ron is probably looking at this. I don't think MLS players earn that much sure there may be a ceiling on salaries they are allowed to pay big stars a good salaries .

[Lancs Harp]

Watched a few MLS games there are some good players in that league. The standard is not that bad. Could be a good market to look at. Some of the players could see us as a stepping stone to putting themselves into the shop window to play in Europe. Could do loan deals for players in January window. A few are now doing well in Europe
I am sure that Ron is probably looking at this. I don't think MLS players earn that much sure there may be a ceiling on salaries they are allowed to pay big stars a good salaries .

MLS is a decent standard and i think has taken advantage of the wages being paid in South America. In Europe its still regarded as a place to earn a few quid at the end of your career. For South American players its somewhere to earn good money at the height of your career if you havent been picked up by a top end European Club.

[H18 SFR]

Watched a few MLS games there are some good players in that league. The standard is not that bad. Could be a good market to look at. Some of the players could see us as a stepping stone to putting themselves into the shop window to play in Europe. Could do loan deals for players in January window. A few are now doing well in Europe
I am sure that Ron is probably looking at this. I don't think MLS players earn that much sure there may be a ceiling on salaries they are allowed to pay big stars a good salaries .

The minimum salary is £53,000 per year and average £212,000 - they have some individuals on big money which will distort that average. Those are converted into £ figures.

[gbhibby]

Was thinking there must be more Christian Pulisics out there, the American national side are no slouches.

[BegbieHSC]

Looking forward to it tonight. Forgot that Ronnie Deila is the opposition manager tonight.

[Haymaker]

Hope they pump NYCFC. Absolute joke they play in a baseball stadium except when they want and they have to use their rivals stadium.

Go get a hat trick Chris lad!

[cabbageandribs1875]

pleasing seeing Beckham's side bottom of the league, Neville should have stayed at england ladies

[04Sauzee]

Looks like he's not in the squad tonight?

[bingo70]

Looks like he's not in the squad tonight?

https://twitter.com/orlandocitysc/status/1419406301935935496?s=21

You’re right.

Where’s Haymaker with his annoying hyper emoji thing.

[BegbieHSC]

Looks like he's not in the squad tonight?

I see Nani’s not in the squad either, who was also a guaranteed start, so maybe the squad’s just been rotated?

Either that, or he could be on his way here early 👀.

[CyberSauzee]

Looks like he's not in the squad tonight?

Yes, maybe he's on a plane to join us early!

[HoboHarry]

I see Nani’s not in the squad either, who was also a guaranteed start, so maybe the squad’s just been rotated?

Either that, or he could be on his way here early 👀.

Nani looked injured when he was substituted in their last game.

[Jim44]

Looks like he's not in the squad tonight?

Very interesting omission. :hmmm:

[BegbieHSC]

Well, my interest in staying up and watching the MLS has gone 😂.

[007]

Yes, maybe he's on a plane to join us early!

Sounds like a case for SaulGoodman.

[King Cosell]

"Move about to be brought forward" according to the commentator.

[04Sauzee]

Commentators speculating that his omission from the squad could possibly mean his move to Scottish club Hibernian could be brought forward 6 months.

Like I say pure speculation.

[Jim44]

"Move about to be brought forward" according to the commentator.

It wasn’t quite as definite. He said it was maybe an indication that the move could be sooner.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sounds like a case for SaulGoodman.
Better call Saul

[King Cosell]

It wasn’t quite as definite. He said it was maybe an indication that the move could be sooner.

Making a snack, that's the only bit I heard.

[Jim44]

Commentator mentioned it again, sounding a bit more likely. Here’s hoping.

[lord bunberry]

Does the selling team in America get the money when a player is sold? I thought it was a central system where all the contracts and wages are paid by the league. If so there’s not much incentive for Orlando to sell him.

[GordonHFC]

Getting pumped 4 0 and looking very average.

[GordonHFC]

Make that 5 0

[Haymaker]

https://twitter.com/orlandocitysc/status/1419406301935935496?s=21

You’re right.

Where’s Haymaker with his annoying hyper emoji thing.

:hyper

[King Cosell]

FT: NY City 5 Orlando City 0

[CMurdoch]

FT: NY City 5 Orlando City 0

Did they badly miss Nani and Mueller?
I looked at their squad a couple of days ago and thought their bench was weak compared to the starters.

[King Cosell]

Did they badly miss Nani and Mueller?
I looked at their squad a couple of days ago and thought their bench was weak compared to the starters.

Fans on Twitter saying it was a B team. Watched most of the 1st half and they were woeful.

[Haymaker]

Fans on Twitter saying it was a B team. Watched most of the 1st half and they were woeful.

My friend is one of the S&C coaches/physiotherapist. Very much a B team and they have two big games coming up.

He said he fist pumped Mueller after he signed for Hibs so that is cool.

[Peevemor]

My friend is one of the S&C coaches/physiotherapist. Very much a B team and they have two big games coming up.

He said he fist pumped Mueller after he signed for Hibs so that is cool.[emoji33] I hope that doesn't affect his medical!

[JimBHibees]

My friend is one of the S&C coaches/physiotherapist. Very much a B team and they have two big games coming up.

He said he fist pumped Mueller after he signed for Hibs so that is cool.

What is S&C?

[Brightside]

What is S&C?

Strength and conditioning

[JimBHibees]

Strength and conditioning

:aok:

[Alex Trager]

My friend is one of the S&C coaches/physiotherapist. Very much a B team and they have two big games coming up.

He said he fist pumped Mueller after he signed for Hibs so that is cool.

Did you ask if he is coming earlier?!

[CentreLine]

Dis you ask if he is coming earlier?!

🤣

[erin go bragh]

Sen this on Twitter

Commentary on Sky Sports just confirmed btw

Chris Mueller isn’t playing as his move to hibs is being brought forward 6 months. I’m not joking here.

[neil7908]

Sen this on Twitter

Commentary on Sky Sports just confirmed btw

Chris Mueller isn’t playing as his move to hibs is being brought forward 6 months. I’m not joking here.

That would be fantastic. We've looked sharp so far in pre season but still lacking another option up front.

I'm trying not to get carried away but I really like the sound of Mueller.

[JimBHibees]

Sen this on Twitter

Commentary on Sky Sports just confirmed btw

Chris Mueller isn’t playing as his move to hibs is being brought forward 6 months. I’m not joking here.

Think an Orlando official tweeted that wasn't the case.

[MyJo]

Does the selling team in America get the money when a player is sold? I thought it was a central system where all the contracts and wages are paid by the league. If so there’s not much incentive for Orlando to sell him.

From what i could figure out it seems that the selling club get either a proportion of the transfer fee after the league take thier cut or an adjustment on the team's annual budget, allowing them to spend more money during the season or something.

I have to assume that Orlando would have the final say on accepting a bid but it doesn't seem like there is a huge amount of benefit to them in just taking a nominal fee compared to keeping the player for the season and helping them finish in a higher position in the league.

[SaulGoodman]

Sounds like a case for SaulGoodman.

All quiet on his Instagram 😂, although there would have to be a flight from Orlando area arriving here at some point if he was signing early so I’ll keep an eye out on any unusual activity 👀

[Greenbeard]

All quiet on his Instagram 😂, although there would have to be a flight from Orlando area arriving here at some point if he was signing early so I’ll keep an eye out on any unusual activity 👀
Fingers crossed that if he posts a photo from a plane it's not a night flight. :wink:

[lord bunberry]

From what i could figure out it seems that the selling club get either a proportion of the transfer fee after the league take thier cut or an adjustment on the team's annual budget, allowing them to spend more money during the season or something.

I have to assume that Orlando would have the final say on accepting a bid but it doesn't seem like there is a huge amount of benefit to them in just taking a nominal fee compared to keeping the player for the season and helping them finish in a higher position in the league.
Thanks, I thought it was something like that.

[007]

All quiet on his Instagram 😂, although there would have to be a flight from Orlando area arriving here at some point if he was signing early so I’ll keep an eye out on any unusual activity 👀

Good work Agent Goodman, report in to M if you see anything suspicious. 😉