#incoming (Macaulay Gillesphey signs)

[WoodsyGreen]

What standard is the A league equivalent to here?

(Know we have few posters who are based there so would welcome their opinions)

I've watched a bit of A-League football due to having relatives over there. It's difficult to compare it to a league over here because there is a real mixed bag of ability, but I would expect Argyle to beat most of the teams in the league based on what I've seen.

Most of the best players are foreign 'stars' in their 30s, most of whom you'll have never heard of.

None of the above is to disparage our latest signing, by the way.

 

[GreenNotts]

Welcome to Home Park Macaulay, hope you have a successful time with Argyle.

 

[buck197]

Welcome young man and let’s hope you have a brilliant Argyle career. It seems RL is addressing our defensive frailties by having a team of CB’s

 

[The Doctor]

Interesting spelling of his surname. I've never seen that before.

Interesting signing too - certainly not a player who would have been on most people's radar. Good age. Decent experience. Plenty to prove in his home nation. His move to Australia suggests a certain amount of boldness which I think is a good thing.

 

[davie nine]

He must have travelled a lot more miles than our players in a season. Mainly by air, I assume.
Welcome back to England, Macca.

 

[PL2 3DQ]

Welcome aboard the good ship Mayflower.

He's got a decent left-foot, takes free-kicks, is comfortable on the ball and able to pick out a long pass. Showreel ... You Tube.

On paper, we have a very good back three - the experienced all rounder, the beast and now some culture.

 

[Argylegames]

Interview via Zoom coming up I suppose?

 

[Wexford Green]

What standard is the A league equivalent to here?

(Know we have few posters who are based there so would welcome their opinions)

I've watched a bit of A-League football due to having relatives over there. It's difficult to compare it to a league over here because there is a real mixed bag of ability, but I would expect Argyle to beat most of the teams in the league based on what I've seen.

Most of the best players are foreign 'stars' in their 30s, most of whom you'll have never heard of.

None of the above is to disparage our latest signing, by the way.

I was a season ticket holder at OGC Nice for 5 seasons when a player called Eric Bautheac was there. He went to play for Brisbane Roar for 2 seasons when 29 years of age. He would walk into any Argyle team even now at 33 years of age. Currently at Omonia Nicosia.

 

[Knibbsworth]

Welcome cobber.
Got a good feeling about this one.

https://youtu.be/JCRx9U2l8qY
A few years old this compilation, but it shows his impressive passing range.

 

[mutley marvel]

Well that is 3 CBs in- i wonder if we will be signing anymore

It is interesting that for someone of is age he chose to move to the other side of the world at the tender age of 24- that suggests to me he has a metal toughness about him which can only be a good thing

When he returns to the UK does anyone know if he will have to spend time in quarantine or will be be exempt as an elite sportsman :thumbs:

 

[gaspargomez]

I’ve seen some A-league games in New Zealand (Wellington Phoenix). The standard is difficult to judge but the players don’t usually have much pedigree (and if they do have pedigree then they are usually players at the end of their career). I’d say it is League Two standard at best- certainly no higher than that level and possibly even lower.

 

[greybeard kernow]

whats with all the Australian quotes and sayings.. the guy is english from the north east. :eh: HOWAY, MAN

 

[lilcol]

As with all new signings only time will tell, but I sure hope it works out for him and us. Need a couple of decent mid fielders now and we will be up and running ....

 

[slingsbypobble]

Welcome aboard Mr G!

Have to say we have all been crying out for some defensive signings and RL/Hallett/Dewsnip have delivered, early.

I was fully expecting a nail biting wait in August for the dregs of the transfer market and some dubious loaners.

Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me could have a stab at how the first 11 might look on Aug 7th?

 

[pastiesforlife]

So who’s going to check the Brisbane Roar fans forum and find out that they don’t rate him?