Nelsen will be just fine, he is a smart guy.
True that. and maybe they can inject him with quarterzone of whatever its called to over come pain. Go allwhites!!
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well hopefully they will be able to live stream it for folks who dont hve sky.
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"Rovers were dealt a blow before kick-off with news that...Ryan Nelsen had failed to recover from [a] back injury ahead of the match at the Emirates"
At least he wasn't part of a defence that let through six goals, which was what I initially thought when I heard the score line of the Aresnal-Rovers game. But if he's injured and can't play this weekend or in a month, that's not a plus at all.
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That is a worry. Without Nelsen our defence is pretty ordinary.
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without nelsen, Ricki might have to consider playing 4 at the back!!! lol. But really big blow. not good
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Seriously he'll play. I mean this is his last shot at a World Cup. Swelling and bruising apart, Ryan is pretty fit.
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I like your optimism Ed but I dont share it. Think we need start accepting the fact we'll be without him for this one.
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that would be terrible,
let's hope nzfa do a better job communicating about getting Ryan in the squad than they did with regard to Mossy's ban
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that would be terrible,
let's hope nzfa do a better job communicating about getting Ryan in the squad than they did with regard to Mossy's ban
Or we'll have to start calling them the nzsfa... (although I think technically it's just NZF anyway)
TVNZ says much the same, that he is in doubt. Which is pants 
Get well soon!!
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Please play Ryan.
Three for me, and two for them.
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New Zealand Football: All Whites confident of Nelsen fitness
October 5, 2009
AUCKLAND � All Whites assistant coach Brian Turner is confident New Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen will be fit to lead the side out against Bahrain in the first leg of a FIFA World Cup playoff in Manama on Sunday morning (NZT).
Nelsen missed Blackburn�s 6-2 English Premier League defeat to Arsenal this morning with a back injury sustained against Aston Villa last week, but Turner said the team�s influential captain was determined to win his fitness race and start what is the most important match New Zealand has played since qualifying for the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
�Our physio Roland Jeffery spoke to Ryan overnight and while he couldn�t take part against Arsenal, he�s having treatment and we�re confident he�ll be right to play against Bahrain,� Turner said.
The All Whites will base themselves in Dubai until the eve of the match, with players and staff arriving in the emirate by Tuesday morning local time.
Nelsen is expected to miss the first few training sessions and his progress will be closely monitored by New Zealand medical staff.
While coach Ricki Herbert and the All Whites� Wellington Phoenix have already touched down in Dubai, Turner and the remaining New Zealand-based players departed Auckland this afternoon.
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f**king hopefully. we need him big time.
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New Zealand Football: All Whites confident of Nelsen fitness
I'll sleep slightly more soundly tonight. Must say NZF got that story up there very quickly, I'm somewhat shocked.
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the all whites section just switched to the top of the list... cool
buzzed me out
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I'm nervous already.
Three for me, and two for them.
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I'm nervous already.
Same
Haven't been this nervous for any game in any sport for a long time
a.haak
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I can't remember any sporting game, in any code, I've ever anticipated and cared as much about the result as this match... (was born in 82).
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I can't remember any sporting game, in any code, I've ever anticipated and cared as much about the result as this match... (was born in 82).
It's the same for me, Probably the first event which I really want to watch the match.
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ANTICIPATION. That's my main emotion atm.
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Nervous bg time. I was nervous watching man united in the champions league final in May. Ive supported them for 13 years but so much more heart and pride is involved when it is new zealand.
Come on kiwis do us proud! (and create a good atmosphere whereby we are still contesting come november 14!)
hellobeaver2009-10-06 00:26:07
Come on kiwis do us proud! (and create a good atmosphere whereby we are still contesting come november 14!)
hellobeaver2009-10-06 00:26:07
Oh Wellington is wonderful. We got the wind, the rain and the phoenix. Oh Wellington is wonderful.
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My Team
4-1-2-1-2 (Diamond)
Paston
Scott
Nelson/Vicelich
Sigmund
Lochhead
Elliott
Bertos
Brown
Mcglinchey
Smeltz
Killen
Bench (How Many do we get?)
Bannatyne
Vicelich/ Mulligan
Andy Baron (but would have had Brockie - should have been picked)
Wood
Fallon
4-1-2-1-2 (Diamond)
Paston
Scott
Nelson/Vicelich
Sigmund
Lochhead
Elliott
Bertos
Brown
Mcglinchey
Smeltz
Killen
Bench (How Many do we get?)
Bannatyne
Vicelich/ Mulligan
Andy Baron (but would have had Brockie - should have been picked)
Wood
Fallon
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Radio Sport reporter Brenton Vannisselroy talks with All Whites assistant coach Brian Turner during preparations for Sundays World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Manama.
http://203.167.213.237/addpod.asp?playthis=06054542.mp3 sanday2009-10-06 08:15:11
http://203.167.213.237/addpod.asp?playthis=06054542.mp3 sanday2009-10-06 08:15:11
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I'm so up for this game!! Really really hope we do well. Just hope we can pinch an away goal, maybe a draw, and bring it back here and be in with a good shout to get through. Come on New Zealand!! Fire us to the World Cup! We defo need Nelson fit. No nervousness on my part- just pure excitement! I just cannot wait! Roll on Sunday!
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I'm so up for this game!! Really really hope we do well. Just hope we can pinch an away goal, maybe a draw, and bring it back here and be in with a good shout to get through. Come on New Zealand!! Fire us to the World Cup! We defo need Nelson fit. No nervousness on my part- just pure excitement! I just cannot wait! Roll on Sunday!
Yup - same here. I just cant wait!!!
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I'm so up for this game!! Really really hope we do well. Just hope we can pinch an away goal, maybe a draw, and bring it back here and be in with a good shout to get through. Come on New Zealand!! Fire us to the World Cup! We defo need Nelson fit. No nervousness on my part- just pure excitement! I just cannot wait! Roll on Sunday!
Yup. I'd take a 2-1 loss away. We need an away goal. We can do though, I reckon. Come on lads!
bling blang blah
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My Team4-1-2-1-2 (Diamond)PastonScottNelson/VicelichSigmundLochheadElliottBertosBrownMcglincheySmeltzKillenBench (How Many do we get?)BannatyneVicelich/ MulliganAndy Baron (but would have had Brockie - should have been picked)WoodFallon
I would have Brown at CDM and Elliott at LM. He played at LM for Fulham and also offers more stuff going forward then Brown does. I am not sure about RB. Could be risky starting Scott when Sigmund could just go there.
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sh*tting myself just thinking about this game. Dont know how would ever cope with a penalty shootout
Allegedly
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Really looking forward to it. Its getting sooo close.
Think I'd play Sigmund at RB to be honest. Just more quality and level heads on the field the better, and to be honest, how often does Siggy get beaten 1v1.
like the idea of Elliot on the Left , so McGlinchey could actually slot in behind the strikers. But not for this game.
We can actually win this one guys. Dont hold back. Smeltz/Killen / fallon all a goal each. 3-1. Bring it on!!
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sh*tting myself just thinking about this game. Dont know how would ever cope with a penalty shootout
I'll be able to cop as long as its not like the one against Melbourne Pre season cup where Smeltz missed by a mile.
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If we play like we did against Italy, we could definetly come away with a great result. They won't be as good as that Italy team we played.
Still sh*tting myself tho.
Still sh*tting myself tho.
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I would have Brown at CDM and Elliott at LM. He played at LM for Fulham
and also offers more stuff going forward then Brown does. I am not sure
about RB. Could be risky starting Scott when Sigmund could just go
there.
Agreed actually always thought of Elliott of a defensive player, but i guess Brown can' play out wide either. Brown DM and Elliott LW. McGlinchey should be playing behind the strikers with Bertos wide and I think 4-1-2-1-2 Diamond is the best formation to have. Fits all the players except maybe Brown but then again i would have had Brockie starting on LW, but Riki didn't even pick him. The Brown DM and Elliott RB? not really a game to think about this kinda stuff now though. Hope like Heck Nelson is back, hes the only player someone out of Bahrain, NZ areas are going to recognize so it might give us extra fan from europe ect. Not that will make a diference.
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If we play like we did against Italy, we could definetly come away with a great result. They won't be as good as that Italy team we played.
Still sh*tting myself tho.
Still sh*tting myself tho.
i expect Bahrain will be a tad more motivated than the italians,
but, despite that, i do think we have shown that we can get results against sides of Bahrain's caliber
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If we win away I will spend at least the next 48 hours giggling like a schoolgirl.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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I think Bahrain definitely have class, but we have a far superior squad in my opinion, Maybe a little more variation of skill in our team, but if the group can gel well and the experienced layers take the field on Sunday, I really believe we can keep them out from scoring and nab a few.
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