Mainland Premier League

It was good to see that 2 way appreciation

Another absolute nail biter last night. Probably not quite up to the game on Saturday but still one of the better local clashes. 

Drama from the very start to the final minute. Some very good goals and plenty of good play from both sides. 

Surprised to hear the Train supporters were upset by someone from Tech. 

My experience is that at most games they give more than their share, on most occasions. 

Liked the way they welcomed Danny and did not mind the way they "farewelled" Cory. 

Some colourful language, traditionally all part of the game for the boys on the bank. 

Not adverse to giving it to the officials, opposition bench and players. 

Must, however, remember it can come back at you, especially if your team does not win.

Well done to the Coastal team for a very good effort and to CTFC for a very good win.

Christchurch United thanks Fernando Lambert for invaluable contributions.

The Christchurch United board and staff have expressed their gratitude for Fernando Lambert’s contribution in the development of the club.

After two seasons as First Team coach at Christchurch United, the club and Fernando have agreed to part ways as the coach is seeking new opportunities in New Zealand.

Fernando arrived in New Zealand from Sydney after a successful stint at Manly United.

Christchurch United president Slava Meyn had been impressed by Fernando and his teams while attending the Sydney tournaments and recruited the Brazilian to come across the Tasman.

Academy director Colin Williamson said that Fernando had brought a high level of professionalism to the club and a unique mix of Brazilian and Australian flair to his teams. “We all enjoyed working with Fernando and we all wish him all the best for the future.”

Fernando also thanked the staff, managers, parents and players of the club for their support over the past two seasons.

"During those months, we have grown as a club and achieved so much in a short period of time,” said Fernando in his farewell Facebook post. "It is time now to say goodbye and look for another challenge in New Zealand or overseas. It is hard to leave behind so many friends but I am sure that those friendships will last forever.

"Good luck to all players and coaches for the coming years and I am looking forward of seeing some of you representing New Zealand Football in the future."

Lee Padmore leaving Selwyn to join the Wellington Pheonix Youth as their coach . All the best Lee.

A few teams looking for new coaches then. Any rumours of others in MPL or CCL too?

In the MPL sounds like FC and clearly Selwyn and in the CCL, ChCh United and Universities with Halswell having already advertised for coach for 2019.

That’s a few new coaches required. Be interesting to see who comes out then at each club

Now that will be interesting no shame in coming out of the closet these days.

Winter season now all over, with most clubs about to have their end of season dinner / awards. Always interested in the results so once known can they be posted here.

Sure, no problem. Are Mainland doing their normal thing? We would usually see the names of those nominated wouldn't we?

Yet to announce the date of their awards. Nomination almost completed I believe.

Selwyn's MPL Award Winners lifted from their Facebook page.

Golden Boot: Dan Ede

Player's Player of the Year: Dan Ede

Player of the Year: Jayden Booth

Nomads had theirs on the 25th August. Not sure who won what though

There should be a YF section at the Mainland Football awards.

There used to be a Personality Award a few years back.

Award for the craziest rumour that ended up being true.

Great category!!! All my rumours all end up gospel so it can't be any of mine. :-)

Any prizegiving award updates?

Finalist now listed on Mainland Football's facebook page.

Copied from Nomads facebook page (which was posted this evening):

ANNOUNCEMENT - Nomads United AFC are very excited to welcome International Licenced Brazilian Coach, Fernando Lambert to the Club as their Technical Director from October this year.

Fernando’s position will see him continue to increase the quality of our Talent Centre Program and further develop our community pathway for all members. 

Having held positions with acclaimed clubs like Corinthians, Gremio, Sao Paulo (in Brazil), WSW, Sydney FC (in Australia) and SoCal in USA, Nomads United AFC could not be happier to have Fernando as part of their team and are really looking forward to having him share his skills and love of football with our members. 

Lambert earned his football qualifications in Brazil, Australia, the United States and has recently done his T1 TOVO Barcelona Certificate. He is also a Cognitive Football Instructor. Prior to coming to Nomads he has been involved with another Club in Christchurch developing football plans and training curriculums as a Head Coach and delivering Academy programs.

“I am looking forward to working in one of the biggest clubs in the South Island, and together with their amazing coaching staff and committee are looking forward to great things”, said Fernando. “The club’s philosophy of ‘quality and affordable football for all’ really matches what I believe about football. In Brazil, the best players cannot afford to pay to train and play and it’s is a huge loss to the sport. In New Zealand we need to be developing talents that will help to increase the level of football in New Zealand”.

“I would like to thank Nomads United AFC for all their support and I am looking forward to preparing for the 2019 season and hope to provide the best coaching possible on and off the field”. – Fernando Lambert

Does this mean Hoyle will be gone at the end of Canty Utd season? Is certainly a rumour I’ve heard doing the rounds

Get ya balls out - and feel them; and when you've had fun with that, donate some money too.

Support Skippy's charity fundraiser on Saturday at Trafalgar Park.

Get Ballsy Charity Match

be a backward step if so given what he has achieved in a limited amount of time compared to the mess fernando left at United. Time will tell

Waimak advertising for their CCL for next season.

Bit of spare time to update my records - here is the list of the all time top ten leading scorers in the MPL

Player	Goals	Position
Michael White	114	1st
Gareth Turnbull	94	2nd
Dan Ede	82	3rd
Keith Grosvenor	79	4th
Ben Wright	73	5th
Russell Kamo	72	6th
Stu Kelly	56	7th
Chris Anderson	55	8th
Neil Murphy	51	9th
Greg Feutz	50	10th

No change to the over all top ten list from the beginning of the season but Michael White now increases his lead at the top to ten goals, Dan Ede has move from 5th place to 3rd with Ben Wright also going from 6th to 5th.

Most of the CCL looking for new coaches!

Yes and a few in both  the MPL and WPL as well - maybe up to double figures over the three leagues for teams looking for a coach.

Have we got a list of what clubs need coaches?

A few listed on the Mainland Football Website, here is the link:  

http://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/COACHES-1/Coachi...

others that a known:

MPL: FC Twenty11, Selwyn, Western and believe assistant at Coastal

CCL: ChCh United, Universities, Waimakariri

As far as I'm aware he's looking to move to Auckland because fdms get paid more up there.

Halswell and Parklands too. Does that mean Broonie has left Western?

Geez, Broonie sacked after one season? ......... Bit rough imo.

No, still at Western. Believe a change at Broonie's work likely to mean he will be spending more time away from ChCh so club just seeing who is available. 

Anyone got details of last night's awards? Nomads have a few posts about their players, anything else?

[quote=VimFuego]Anyone got details of last night's awards? Nomads have a few posts about their players, anything else?[/quote

Will post later tonight when home. Hopefully will be a list on the Mainland website?

They've done a FB post now.

From The Press: Christchurch Football Centre

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-reb...

Can they build the changing rooms first? The fact that regularly the home team will use a cabin to change but they don’t allow the away team to do so!

Copied from FC Twenty11's facebook page which was posted around 10 minutes ago.

Introducing our new Men’s head coach for the 2019 season!
Robbie Barraclough

After many years of great service from Glenn Lapslie, Robbie is on board to help push our men’s team to perform at the highest level.
We are looking forward to having Robbie involved and hope that you all enjoy the way the team go about their work next season.

Good luck at FC 'Liverpool for eva', can't wait to see what alias you go by in 2019!