Australian transfers 26-27 Summer

[scout_aussie]

I think you’ll find that people also thought that was a bizarre callup.

Overy was also was only called up for friendlies whereas Okon was called up for a WCQ.

Fair enough re the second point. My read was that a lot of people who were critical of POE's call-up were delighted about Overy's call-up, even though anyone who had seen either of them play knew POE was a lot of closer to national team level (and in my view at the time, better than some of the other players in his position) than Overy was.

 

[jimshady]

POE played 0 minutes in his first call-up

That’s a shame

 

[jimshady]

I just don’t think it was unreasonable for people to question nepotism. Most of us would admit regardless if it was or wasn’t it’s ended up being a great call. Just not sure why it’s so outrageous that questions would be asked?

 

[Roar92_]

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Hrustic - surely still good enough for lower Eredivisie or Buli 2 team? Otherwise MLS or Japan?

Luongo - time to come home mate

Maty - I’m sure will end up somewhere decent

Silvera - lower champ or League one

Cummings - should be playing in the A-League but could see him in a SE Asian league like Vietnam or Thailand

Kalik - would be a good signing for a top A-League club like City or Victory

Strain - good enough for Championship/League One but really just needs to stay injury free and play

AMB - again needs consistent football. Probably League 1 or Scotland

Francois - A-League or League One

 

[Pub League Champion]

One season in the A-league followed by a move to the Bundesliga has not been a successful path for quite a number of Aussies, however none of them had successfully performed in 3 WC matches. Maybe (hopefully) Okon is the one to break the cycle.

 

[Barca4life]

James Johnson wanted to introduce a domestic transfer system to create value for our players before they set off overseas, if only the APL and the rest of the stakeholders didn't have the short sightedness to just to do because you know it helps them make money for them and the sport? Clearly there heads are in the sand and they question how to get better at it.

 

[JS96]

Everybody that claimed nepotism have egg on their faces.

Not exactly. Well done to him but he's been expedited through. I wish it were the same for other players with talent too.

 

[JS96]

A player with an assist at a world cup and growth potential with a Benfica apprenticeship. 1M is way too cheap. Put any other flag in his profile and add a zero.

 

[grazorblade]

I think the media and coaching staff could have handled nepotism accusations better

I remember one article saying the idea was insane. Instead of that, talk about okons qualities and what is catching their eye

 

[Robbos]

SFC fans would've seen Paul Okon this year.

Many like me thought, yes good potential, Huge engine, confident on the ball, had it all but lacked some experience & required better decision making.
Maybe a Socceroo squad member for experience, but too early.

However, call it what you want but the coaching staff saw something different, ability to step up when playing with better players, trained well, I don't know.

However, when he got the gig in the 1st game against Turkie, I was surprised & so was many others, he showed what a good player he is, still massive growth, but I for one happy to accept that to think he wasn't ready & proved wrong.

 

[Mr Cleansheets]

Yes, my opinion was turned around at the WC.

I was outraged that POE was in the squad when Balard wasn't but he certainly did have a very good tournament.

That's not to say Balard wouldn't have done even better, but we'll never know.

Anyway... well done young Paul and I'll watch his next steps with interest.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

YAYA DUKULY TO CELJE!!!!

Adelaide United star seals European move after joining Slovenian champions

Yaya Dukuly will be playing UEFA Champions League football this season after Adelaide United agreed a deal to sell him to a European side.

aleagues.com.au

 

[Aricule]

Hrustic - surely still good enough for lower Eredivisie or Buli 2 team? Otherwise MLS or Japan?

Luongo - time to come home mate

Maty - I’m sure will end up somewhere decent

Silvera - lower champ or League one

Cummings - should be playing in the A-League but could see him in a SE Asian league like Vietnam or Thailand

Kalik - would be a good signing for a top A-League club like City or Victory

Strain - good enough for Championship/League One but really just needs to stay injury free and play

AMB - again needs consistent football. Probably League 1 or Scotland

Francois - A-League or League One

I could see silvera maybe making a move to an MLS team

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

YAYA DUKULY TO CELJE!!!!

Adelaide United star seals European move after joining Slovenian champions

Yaya Dukuly will be playing UEFA Champions League football this season after Adelaide United agreed a deal to sell him to a European side.

aleagues.com.au

Yaya Dukuly to Celje now a done deal and he'll be under contract at the side for the next three seasons through the end of 1. SNL season 2028-29.

 

[JS96]

FC Köln is actively working on re-signing Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt for the 2026–2027 season. Skhiri previously played for the "Billy Goats" from 2019 to 2023, establishing himself as a key midfield strategist and fan favourite.

 

[JS96]

On the one hand Okon could learn a lot from this player but he's that ingrained in Köln that he's very much in their good books.

He's the one who tripped over the ref before Duke's goal.

 

[Quicky]

On the one hand Okon could learn a lot from this player but he's that ingrained in Köln that he's very much in their good books.

He's the one who tripped over the ref before Duke's goal.

Okons move is only good if he plays. If he's riding the bench he's better off elsewhere.

 

[Quicky]

Is Okon Koln confirmed yet?

 

[Quicky]

This is huge. Devlins leaving Hearts.

 

[Quicky]

Comments hinting Devlin's Rangers bound.