Marquee
970
·
6.5K
·
over 11 years

chopah wrote:

three kings have plenty of money though right?

You'd think so when the chairman is reputedly worth 50mill.

First Team Squad
1.2K
·
1.2K
·
over 9 years

Burfoot to Waitakere. 

Jag
Not Elite enough
730
·
8K
·
about 17 years

Jerzy Merino wrote:

chopah wrote:

three kings have plenty of money though right?

You'd think so when the chairman is reputedly worth 50mill.

Was speaking to someone at the weekend who told me the kind of money that TKU were throwing around in the NRFL last season. I think we can safely say that money isn't an issue there.

Early retirement
3.1K
·
34K
·
about 17 years

#WhereAllWhitesArePaid

Starting XI
900
·
2.5K
·
over 12 years

So thanks to the match report from ACFC in their recent game against WU we know the following players are at the very least trialling:

Sam Burfoot
Danyon Drake
Oliver Bassett
Silvio Rodic

and also the return of Jake Butler


Interesting...

Starting XI
1.3K
·
2.8K
·
about 9 years

chopah wrote:

So thanks to the match report from ACFC in their recent game against WU we know the following players are at the very least trialling:

Sam Burfoot
Danyon Drake
Oliver Bassett
Silvio Rodic

and also the return of Jake Butler


Interesting...

Danyon Drake - interesting, obviously wants some game time and doesn't think he'll get it being behind Zubrikari at ACFC, also explains Ruben Parker signing for Auckland City

Starting XI
900
·
2.5K
·
over 12 years

Stupid stat but is Burfoot the first guy to play for all three Auckland teams in the national league?

Starting XI
1.3K
·
2.8K
·
about 9 years

chopah wrote:

Stupid stat but is Burfoot the first guy to play for all three Auckland teams in the national league?

No Tim Payne was the first to play for all 3

Trialist
0
·
4
·
over 6 years

really solid player who has a good work ethic. Leader in a team which all teams need and the fact he plays CM is a massive plus with these atributes

Phoenix Academy
82
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180
·
almost 8 years

Waitakere United: Danyon Drake (GK), Luke Jorgensen, Kohei Matsumoto (Japan), Ben Gordon (United Kingdom), Alec Solomons, Dylan Burns, Oscar Browne, Sam Burfoot, Alex Connor-McClean, Eder Franchini Pasten (Chile), Sanni Issa (Nigeria), Matt Conroy, David Parkinson, Jake Butler, Oliver Bassett (United Kingdom), Andrew Abba (Solomon Islands), Silvio Rodic (GK) (Croatia)

Coach: Chris Milicich

Some interesting but strong additions. Will see who makes it to Christmas! 

Trialist
3
·
21
·
over 5 years

Some cash invested there ......... But they cannot pay players and coaches from previous seasons

Hard to understand but I guess if NZF let you away with it why not keep doing it !

pop
Trialist
49
·
110
·
about 8 years

Youth team went down 5-1 to Auckland City at the Croatian Club this afternoon. Probably not a fair reflection of the game Waitakere created many many chances and ACFC's were largely off the counter. Tawanda Marowa with the goal for Waitak. 

Phoenix Academy
220
·
360
·
almost 6 years

How much does Waitak charge for tickets?

Trialist
14
·
120
·
about 7 years

Last minute signing of NCR player coach Bill Robertson today

Phoenix Academy
170
·
290
·
about 11 years

HBunited fan wrote:

Last minute signing of NCR player coach Bill Robertson today

Transferred him during the week

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/a...

Trialist
33
·
120
·
over 15 years

Watched most of the game on TV.  Waitak has what I believe to be a very good squad.  Played like shark,  definitely time to freshen up the coach there.  

I don't really know who is owed money etc so that may be a factor.  

Phoenix Academy
220
·
360
·
almost 6 years

Rumors are that Waitak will be folding end of the season and TKU to try take over the license

Would rather see it go to Manukau myself

Cock
2.7K
·
16K
·
almost 15 years

That rumour has been out since about May. I think having a licence at Central and a licence at 3KU whom are no more than a 5min drive in traffic apart is quite dumb. I would go to the North Shore just for separation

First Team Squad
1.2K
·
1.2K
·
over 9 years

Depends on where the $$$$$$$ is, doesn't it?

Starting XI
1.8K
·
4.1K
·
about 17 years

In a truly competitive club based national league, with promotion relegation, proximity couldn't be a factor, but yeah, i get what you're saying vader

Trialist
3
·
21
·
over 5 years

Anyone see the game Sunday ? Another poor start to the season you would have to say ............

Trialist
14
·
120
·
about 7 years

Jay5 wrote:

Anyone see the game Sunday ? Another poor start to the season you would have to say ............

Yip, HB played the best iv seen them play over the last season and abit.Pretty even first half, some nice following football by both teams.HB seem to step it up in the 2nd
Appiah without the pace
6.7K
·
19K
·
almost 17 years

I saw some talk on twitter that a couple of Waitak players refused to travel for the game

Trialist
33
·
120
·
over 15 years

Didn't see twitter but know long time club captain Jake Butler and Andrew Abba decided their time was better spent playing in a  Fijian tournament.  Also no sign of Suni Issa over the last few weeks....  

First Team Squad
1.1K
·
1.7K
·
over 15 years

tonycottee wrote:

Didn't see twitter but know long time club captain Jake Butler and Andrew Abba decided their time was better spent playing in a  Fijian tournament.  Also no sign of Suni Issa over the last few weeks....  

If it's the Fijian tournament I'm thinking of... some good money to be made there. I've heard rumours they've previously paid four figures for a player for a weekend.

Phoenix Academy
240
·
360
·
over 10 years

Based on the rumoured reliability of pay cheques from Waitak, $4 would be an improvement on earnings

Trialist
14
·
120
·
about 7 years

tonycottee wrote:

Didn't see twitter but know long time club captain Jake Butler and Andrew Abba decided their time was better spent playing in a  Fijian tournament.  Also no sign of Suni Issa over the last few weeks....  

Issa played on sunday
Trialist
3
·
21
·
over 5 years

The end is near although being saying that for a while ! : ) - Its a sinking ship but NZF turn a blind eye to the debts they have. So many people owed money from them it is scary ..........

Marquee
3.3K
·
5.1K
·
about 13 years

Well their last Financial Statement from 11 October 2017 had them $170,116 in debt. This years one should be coming out soon as appears they get uploaded every October.

http://www.societies.govt.nz/cms/customer-support/...

Number 1499923
Name WAITAKERE UNITED INCORPORATED
Phoenix Academy
220
·
360
·
almost 6 years

Yakcall wrote:

Well their last Financial Statement from 11 October 2017 had them $170,116 in debt. This years one should be coming out soon as appears they get uploaded every October.

http://www.societies.govt.nz/cms/customer-support/...

Number 1499923
Name WAITAKERE UNITED INCORPORATED

Jeez, compare that with ACFC's player payments, 144k vs 980k.

No wonder they dominate the league.

Trialist
3
·
21
·
over 5 years

Another defeat ! They do not even have any cash if they wanted to make any changes .......

Marquee
1.1K
·
7.6K
·
almost 13 years

Have they a saviour sitting quietly in the wings for when current lot of club officials throw in the towel?

First Team Squad
1.2K
·
1.2K
·
over 9 years

Well, you can't sell the license - because it's NZF's.

Trialist
3
·
21
·
over 5 years

The problem is the club will not throw in the towel and admit defeat - They have taken the option of continuing to hand out agreements to people knowing fully they cannot honor them.  

Why ? Because they can and there is no sanctions to stop them doing so .........

JJ
Trialist
5
·
17
·
almost 6 years

Jay5 wrote:

The problem is the club will not throw in the towel and admit defeat - They have taken the option of continuing to hand out agreements to people knowing fully they cannot honor them.  

Why ? Because they can and there is no sanctions to stop them doing so .........

Sounds a lot like HBU

pop
Trialist
49
·
110
·
about 8 years

2-0 loss to Auckland City today but it could have and should have been by a lot more than it was. 

Starting XI
3.1K
·
3.1K
·
about 7 years

any updates on their future? sad to see their fall from grace but then again would be excited to see a club with a fresh approach like Manukau have a shot

Trialist
33
·
120
·
over 15 years

What do you like about the Manukaku aproch that noone else is doing?  

Starting XI
1.3K
·
2.8K
·
about 9 years

mrsmiis wrote:

any updates on their future? sad to see their fall from grace but then again would be excited to see a club with a fresh approach like Manukau have a shot

did \ is anything happening with the Three Kings United involvement?

Starting XI
3.1K
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3.1K
·
about 7 years

tonycottee wrote:

What do you like about the Manukaku aproch that noone else is doing?  

Hone Fowler as chairman allows no alienation in the squad between club and board, he genuinely puts his all into the club and region and it's refreshing to see. Also a fantastic social media presence.

Would also like to know what's going on with TKU especially following such a dismal season

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