Listen here Fudgeface
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With A-League independence finally agreed upon, the pod chat about what this might actually look like for the A-League and the Phoenix. Meanwhile, the Nix have signed their first new import, and Team Wellington have signed their new coach.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thekidsareallwhite/episodes/2019-07-09T21_34_10-07_00

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I will sort of miss the salary cap if they scrap it. I like that the A-League have a point of difference in terms of competitiveness for the title, (7/10 teams finishing 1st at some point in the A-League) just because a salary cap isn't the norm doesn't make it bad! Would understand why clubs may be opposed to it though. Having a salary cap probably benefits the Nix, so we can keep up with the heavy hitters right? 

Good pod team 

RR
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Jaickin wrote:

I will sort of miss the salary cap if they scrap it. I like that the A-League have a point of difference in terms of competitiveness for the title, (7/10 teams finishing 1st at some point in the A-League) just because a salary cap isn't the norm doesn't make it bad! Would understand why clubs may be opposed to it though. Having a salary cap probably benefits the Nix, so we can keep up with the heavy hitters right? 

Good pod team 

There are so many holes in the salary cap, its almost worthless. Sydney finished 1st twice in the last 3 seasons and still managed to add Kosta because of the cap changes. The cap hasn't done anything to level the playing field.
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If they loosen the cap they should also loosen the squad size, then the Nix can sign the kids on longer term contracts at minimum wage.

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Davila walked 500 miles..,

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Ahh, Kiwi accents. Davila V Devere. Somehow you guys have made both names sound identical. 

I think you pronounce the 'L' in Davila by the way, it sounded like you were saying Daviya, but you only do that if it's a double-L.

valeo
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RR wrote:

Jaickin wrote:

I will sort of miss the salary cap if they scrap it. I like that the A-League have a point of difference in terms of competitiveness for the title, (7/10 teams finishing 1st at some point in the A-League) just because a salary cap isn't the norm doesn't make it bad! Would understand why clubs may be opposed to it though. Having a salary cap probably benefits the Nix, so we can keep up with the heavy hitters right? 

Good pod team 

There are so many holes in the salary cap, its almost worthless. Sydney finished 1st twice in the last 3 seasons and still managed to add Kosta because of the cap changes. The cap hasn't done anything to level the playing field.

Sydney lost a lot of big earners, so Kosta going there isn't surprising.

RR
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valeo wrote:

RR wrote:

Jaickin wrote:

I will sort of miss the salary cap if they scrap it. I like that the A-League have a point of difference in terms of competitiveness for the title, (7/10 teams finishing 1st at some point in the A-League) just because a salary cap isn't the norm doesn't make it bad! Would understand why clubs may be opposed to it though. Having a salary cap probably benefits the Nix, so we can keep up with the heavy hitters right? 

Good pod team 

There are so many holes in the salary cap, its almost worthless. Sydney finished 1st twice in the last 3 seasons and still managed to add Kosta because of the cap changes. The cap hasn't done anything to level the playing field.

Sydney lost a lot of big earners, so Kosta going there isn't surprising.

And they will replace them and still add Kosta. Removing the Loyalty cap and making it start at 4 years created around 300k more room for Sydney to play with. If that was CCM, would they have spent it? I doubt it. We have a salary cap in name only, the bigger teams already spend a lot more than than the smaller teams.
Listen here Fudgeface
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New arrival to Wellington, David Ball, chats to the pod about why he's moved around the world to play football, his playing history and his goals for the season. Meanwhile, the Phoenix have a range of trialists at training at the moment, and have started signing the standout ones.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thekidsareallwhite/episodes/2019-07-18T16_54_55-07_00

Dinosaur Dave
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Love the outro - "Pushkas"

Great pod though, loved hearing from Ball and hoping for big things from him.

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Would love it if you can get him back in two months to ask about the league, weather etc. follow up interview would be grand

RR
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A-League teams have signed players outside the salary cap for ACL squads before & City loaned out 2 players outside their salary cap last season. So I don't see any reason why we couldn't sign Semmy on a 'development' contract for a year if we think a years full time training could get him up to A-League visa standard. The problem would be where would we be able to get him game time, he would be too old for the WeeNix and I don't think NZF would be too happy with Team Wellington loaning him in from a professional team. Maybe Rob needs a personal assistant that doesn't need to turn up to work very often ...

Having him down in Wellington and training with the squad would be handy if we picked up any injuries to our visas. That might be his best chance of getting a gig tbh, just like how Krishna got his chance.

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that Puskas nommed goal is all right, yeah?

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David Ball sounds like a very good team person, easy to talk to, no airs. Could be an excellent signing.

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My Bradford mate spoke very highly of Ball, hoping for good things!  Certainly came across well, cheers for the pod guys

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David Ball sounds like a very good team person, easy to talk to, no airs. Could be an excellent signing.

So was Sheridan. 

However the praise from Bradford fans is a good sign. Hopefully the FFA Cup might be a good early test.

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I reckon Sheridan did pretty well, all things considered - tough to come into a team mid way through the season. Provided some important assists.

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valeo wrote:

I reckon Sheridan did pretty well, all things considered - tough to come into a team mid way through the season. Provided some important assists.

Wouldve been okay with the Sheriff hanging around.

Hope Ball is more prolific tho

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We have new Phoenix Captain Steven Taylor joining us on #PhoenixCity this week. If you have any questions you'd like put to him, leave them in here

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What are you ambitions for the season?

There has been a lot of change in the Nix squad and throughout the league (including League governance). What do you make of this?

Could you compare and contrast the A-League with your time in England and USA. (Guessing travel might be a topic, salary caps/marquees)

Back 4 this season... more pressure on the defense to not stuff it up. Think you're up to it? ;-)

It's a long off-season with plenty of prep time before a ball is kicked in anger. Do you like this or do you get bored with not playing?

What's your leadership approach on and off the field? 

What do you most like about the leadership role?

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Disappointed Anthony Hudson is not the new gaffer at St James Park?

Why does he go to UAE for his off season fitness, and if David Ball flops will he be to blame!

Has he found himself a nice Kiwi girl yet? Don't really want your captain featuring in The Sun and other such literature, during the season!

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has he been asked to be our head scout? 

Why does he always drink his smoothies out of wine glasses?? 

What is in his smoothies? 

Hiw has the vine changed with dura etc changed for him on a personal front as IG looked like he spent a lot of time with that group

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did Rudan ask you to come and play for his new team while he was coach?

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At this stage, would he like to extend his stay past next season? 

Has the club used his connections to English football to some degree in terms of recruitment? 

How will Uffie's play style differ from what we saw last season? 

What are his favourite things to do in Wellington and favourite places to go? 

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What do you think in regard to the Rudan coaching saga?

Legend
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what's his personal goal budget for the season?

Isn't New Zealand brilliant? Aren't the fever and the Phoenix brilliant? Isn't football brilliant?

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Favourite team mates, opponents, coaches, fan chants, ground to play on.

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Can Patrick do the New Castle/ Old Castle thing again?

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So I'm not gonna ask him about Pins in any shape or form

And he will straight bat any questions regarding Rudan/WU and also what he will do beyond this contract so we are unlikely to cover those

New/Old Castle is WAAAAAAAAY off the table.  Yes I'm a spoilsport

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How did he find the level of football in the A league last year compared to his expectations.

What are his initial impressions of Ufuk Talay as a coach ? Compared say to Rudan or coaches in england.

How is the fitness. He had calf injuries last season?? Are they all good now.

With the re-building and youthful squad. What are realistic expectations for this season?

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Photomac wrote:

So I'm not gonna ask him about Pins in any shape or form

And he will straight bat any questions regarding Rudan/WU and also what he will do beyond this contract so we are unlikely to cover those

New/Old Castle is WAAAAAAAAY off the table.  Yes I'm a spoilsport

Phoenix PR then?
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Surge wrote:

Photomac wrote:

So I'm not gonna ask him about Pins in any shape or form

And he will straight bat any questions regarding Rudan/WU and also what he will do beyond this contract so we are unlikely to cover those

New/Old Castle is WAAAAAAAAY off the table.  Yes I'm a spoilsport

Phoenix PR then?

If that's how you feel, you're entitled to your opinion

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Photomac wrote:

Surge wrote:

Photomac wrote:

So I'm not gonna ask him about Pins in any shape or form

And he will straight bat any questions regarding Rudan/WU and also what he will do beyond this contract so we are unlikely to cover those

New/Old Castle is WAAAAAAAAY off the table.  Yes I'm a spoilsport

Phoenix PR then?

If that's how you feel, you're entitled to your opinion

TBF, I'm already up to 3 pages of questions so something has to give.  Pins will just get a laugh, won't promote conversation

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don't think you can completely ignore last season though- it's why he's here 

valeo
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Out of all the youth players, who are you most excited to see line up for the first team?

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What will he say to Kurto at freekicks, verus WU?

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Photomac wrote:

So I'm not gonna ask him about Pins in any shape or form

And he will straight bat any questions regarding Rudan/WU and also what he will do beyond this contract so we are unlikely to cover those

New/Old Castle is WAAAAAAAAY off the table.  Yes I'm a spoilsport

There's no point in getting him on if all you are going to ask him is how much he loves Wellington and he bullshark

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Does he expect to get on the score cards this year?.

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