Hailing Melbourne Citys signing of Tim Cahill as the biggest in the A-Leagues history, FFA boss David Gallop says theres still a good chunk of money left to help other clubs pursuing big names.Cahill has signed a two-year playing deal with City, though only the first year will be covered in part by the FFAs new guest player fund.Its the biggest player signing in the leagues history, its a red letter day for the code, trumpeted Gallop.For many Australians when you think football, you think Tim Cahill.Theres a recognition that Tim will bring an x factor to the whole league.Although the A-League has hosted overseas superstars including Alessandro Del Piero, David Villa and Robbie Fowler and fellow Socceroos stars Harry Kewell, John Aloisi and Brett Emerton, Gallop was adamant Cahill stood above all other signings.Hes a Socceroo. Hes the leading (Socceroos) goalscorer, Gallop said when asked why he rated Cahill first.He runs on to the field, his teammates lift. The opposition gets nervous about what he can do in front of the goal.You feel a buzz when Tim Cahill runs on to the field and we all recognise that and recognise that he will bring something really special to the A-League.Theres also hope for a Cahill effect on the leagues next broadcasting deal, to be negotiated this season.Gallop expected Cahills participation in the A-League would be a significant factor but said he couldnt put a figure on how much extra the signing might be worth.Were in the early phases of our TV negotiations but all broadcast executives, all the networks recognise the name Tim Cahill and what he can bring to the league, Gallop said.Further big names could follow.Gallop confirmed the FFA had earmarked around one million dollars to fund the guest players provision.He said there was a possibility it could assist in more signings before the season started as talks were going on with a number of interested parties.Theres still a good chunk of it available to other clubs and other clubs are exploring the use of the provision, Gallop said.Without putting a precise figure on it, I think (the money spent on Cahill) is a significant investment by the game, the biggest investment that the league has ever made in a player.That is appropriate for Tim Cahill. 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"I said what I said this morning and I dont regret anything. I think that, again, I feel like me, myself and my teammates feel the same way. "Part of you guys is to be critical," he continued. "Youre not going to talk about every good thing. Youre not going to talk about this guy running the ball out hard. Youre not going to talk about the "sexy" things about the game. Obviously, controversy and negativity is sometimes part of the job. I think that was my point and I feel like I said what I needed to say." Zaun, a former catcher who played for the Blue Jays from 2004-2008, and Hayhurst, who pitched for Toronto in 2009, have regularly criticized Arencibias handling of the pitching staff, his defence and his offensive approach. Entering Thursdays series finale versus Detroit, Arencibias .216 batting average ranked 152nd out of 157 major league players with enough plate appearances to qualify. His .244 on base percentage ranked last among 158 qualified hitters. Arencibias 15 home runs leads all major league catchers but eight of them came in April, as did 16 of his 38 RBI. His WAR rating, which calculates a players value to his team above a minor league replacement, is 0.2. Defensively, Arencibia leads the majors in passed balls (10). Analysts in Toronto and elsewhere have opined on his pitch-framing abilities and his game-calling. Arencibia is a work in progress, hell admit as much, and says hes among the first to arrive and last to leave the ballpark. Whether its watching video or poring over scouting reports, Arencibia says hes constantly preparing. Behind the plate, Arencibia is a workhorse, having caught all but two games not sstarted by R.dddddddddddd.A. Dickey. The knuckleballer has a personal catcher, first Henry Blanco and now Josh Thole, otherwise its likely Arencibia would have played in some of those games. "Im not going to sit here and say Im excited or should be patted in the toosh for what Ive done but I also think there are a lot of things that go unsaid," said Arencibia. "Its just unjust sometimes. I think, obviously, were not where we wanted to be. The season hasnt gone with the high expectations and that stuff but I think theres nothing specific. Its over a period of time I was making a point of what was being said." After suggesting that because Zaun and Hayhurst played professional baseball, they should have a better understanding of the daily rigours, Arencibia called on both to become more accessible to the players. "I was able to talk to Dirk today," said Arencibia. "I told him, you know hey, you can say what you want to say. Just be around the guys more. Come in. Why was it the first time that youve shown face, today, when something was said? Thats my point. They were both on the other side of the game, they both understand the way it works, I understand its part of their job. Again, why is it the first time that they come around? Why arent they around our team? Probably because theres a little bit more to that." "You never see either one of them, thats a fact," said manager John Gibbons, who identified Arencibia as the clubs "whipping boy". "Where that goes, people view that as gutless. If youre going to write things, you show up. Thats just the way it is, thats how these guys view that stuff. If youre going to take your digs, youve at least got to be around. Thats the way (the players) think." Arencibia is 27-years old but still hasnt hit the three-year anniversary of his major league debut. Highly touted, he made a splash in his debut on August 7, 2010. In that game, a 17-11 win over Tampa Bay, Arencibia went 4-5 with two home runs and three RBI. It seemed the great expectation was set from the get-go. Now, while he struggles for a prolonged period of time, his ceiling has come into question. Kind of like the Blue Jays, version 2013, isnt it? ' ' '