NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

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NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Dave » 31 Aug 2016, 18:10

Looked a useful addition, comfortable on the ball and can pass out from the back, a rare commodity at this level, even if his heading was a bit all over the place, but hey, sure we can forgive him for that.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Lloyder5 » 31 Aug 2016, 14:50

Signed a contract until the end of the season.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Gulliball » 07 Aug 2016, 12:17

If Robba signed a few weeks ago and is still unable to play then it's not hugely positive for Giancarlo to play on Tuesday. Hopefully it doesn't drag on as we're already short at the back and the games are thick and fast in the opening month.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by wivelgull » 07 Aug 2016, 09:32

Mr tomogull: Seasiders.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Orange Gull » 06 Aug 2016, 22:57

If he is cleared to play and fit then I would start him on Tuesday. I'm sure both our centre backs tried their best but they were found wanting far too often.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by gullintwoplaces » 06 Aug 2016, 12:11

Agree about Huth Dave. One game only. Nicho has to judge young players to some extent on their history, as well as on their hunger to join the club. We (hopefully) will be signing a player who was good enough for Spurs & Swansea, let alone the Australia under 23 team. I am optimistic that he will do well for us.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Southampton Gull » 06 Aug 2016, 11:34

gullintwoplaces wrote: You have obviously seen him play? I haven't. But I have to say that most, if not all, of the many comments from Victory fans about him on Twitter are very positive. They say he wasn't given a proper chance in his only season, and only played 3 games as you say. Harsh to judge a young player on 3 games!

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Exactly what I thought although the same argument could be used for Huth.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by gullintwoplaces » 06 Aug 2016, 11:14

Ausgull wrote:I wouldn't get too carried away with this signing as from what I have seen of him being a Melbourne Victory supporter that he tends to be a liability at the back and can get caught with the ball at times and hasn't got the speed to get back and defend after losing the ball that's why he only played three games for Victory last year before being released.
I hope he does well for us, but only time will tell.
You have obviously seen him play? I haven't. But I have to say that most, if not all, of the many comments from Victory fans about him on Twitter are very positive. They say he wasn't given a proper chance in his only season, and only played 3 games as you say. Harsh to judge a young player on 3 games!

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by tomogull » 06 Aug 2016, 11:01

wivelgull wrote:And Ausgull's favourite player is.....
Actually Wivel - Giancarlo is Reg Wyatt's great-grandson, twice removed ...... ;-) Good luck to Whitby this afternoon. Wins for the Gulls and Whitby (what's Whitby's nickname, by th way?) to start the season.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by wivelgull » 06 Aug 2016, 09:32

And Ausgull's favourite player is.....

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Jeff » 06 Aug 2016, 08:47

Ausgull wrote:I wouldn't get too carried away with this signing as from what I have seen of him being a Melbourne Victory supporter that he tends to be a liability at the back and can get caught with the ball at times and hasn't got the speed to get back and defend after losing the ball that's why he only played three games for Victory last year before being released.
I hope he does well for us, but only time will tell.
I don't see this as being a significant problem - I've probably not watched as much of you, but from what I've seen of the A-League on BT Sports it seems to be at a level comparable to bottom end of Championship to middle of L1. Certainly, when British players go over there that seems to be the sort of level that fits in. For a young player to play at that level but perhaps struggle a bit would still make him OK for our level. If we were signing someone who had appeared at Champ/L1 level here we'd be OK with it

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Gullscorer » 06 Aug 2016, 08:38

Good coaching and increased fitness should improve his game..

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by Ausgull » 06 Aug 2016, 05:39

I wouldn't get too carried away with this signing as from what I have seen of him being a Melbourne Victory supporter that he tends to be a liability at the back and can get caught with the ball at times and hasn't got the speed to get back and defend after losing the ball that's why he only played three games for Victory last year before being released.
I hope he does well for us, but only time will tell.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by midtable » 05 Aug 2016, 23:14

I am sure this will prove popular with those who have Australian flags to wave in the crowd! An athlete who will have more than enough for this level. Melbourne Victory are in the top tier in Australia and it means he has also had some Asian Championship league experience as well if only for 16 minutes. Melbourne are run by Kevin Muscat whose hardman antics as a player continue as a manager. Nico, I would imagine would be a very welcome alternative.

NEW SIGNING: Giancarlo Gallifuoco

by PhilGull » 05 Aug 2016, 22:25

What I think will be a typical Nicho signing. Young, hungry, room for improvement, potential for a future six-figure sale. The best sort of signing you can hope for at this level besides the 30 year-old experienced head.
Great news - well done to all involved (and thanks to Nicho's and Robbie's trusted contacts!)

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