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Joyce to the World -
Two steps forward and two steps back was the only way to describe Season 2016/17 for Melbourne City. The signing of Tim Cahill had genuine marquee status, add that to a cracking goal of the season and the triumphant FFA Cup campaign and the club was heading to number one with a bullet. We all know how last season ended so won’t dwell on it too much but I must say it’s very peculiar to see Michael Valkanis remain at the club despite his lackluster performance as caretaker coach. Groundhog Day is upon us once again Melbourne City fans, although this season will be far more crucial than any other. More than likely it will be the final season (only a brave or stupid man wold predict this) of Tim Cahill’s domestic career; with Russia on the horizon (hopefully) Cahill needs another solid season to maintain his precarious position in the Socceroos squad. A goal every second game was more than impressive from the veteran but you could see how his inclusion in the starting XI take its toll on the role Bruno Fornaroli played. There was no fluidity between the two players for the bulk of the season and [...]
David Hards