Andy Barron
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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First and foremost this isn't about slagging off Andy be cause he is a good footballer and has played well on occasions for New Zealand.
But he's kicking around in the NZFC, not playing a lot of football and from what I understand he has no desire to play at a higher level having turned down ACFC and the CWC opprtunities and A League contracts. Based on this is he the short of player we want/need in the National set up? The part about not wanting to play a higher level I think is what really gets me in terms of his motivation and desire and at what 29ish is he the future?
From an experience and versitility point of view Oughton would be a far better option or if we're looking to the future then one of the many players we have in the US College system or MLS feeder leagues. Perhaps even one of our Olympic squad guys like a Craig Henderson.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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Henderson will probably go anyway.
One thing I will pick up on is, not moving to ACFC. He has a full time career here in Wellington, it would be a big call to pack that in to go and play for an amateur team in Auckland. He's 29, not 19 and how many City players have picked up professional deals out of the WCC ?
I don't see not playing for Auckland as a sign that he has no motivation or aspiration, maybe he's just realistic enough to know not to burn his bridges. By being here he gets to keep his job and train regularly with the Phoenix, whereas ACFC may well have seen him end his career, have two big days in the Middle East, and still end up still playing NZFC.
Hard News2010-02-28 12:16:43
One thing I will pick up on is, not moving to ACFC. He has a full time career here in Wellington, it would be a big call to pack that in to go and play for an amateur team in Auckland. He's 29, not 19 and how many City players have picked up professional deals out of the WCC ?
I don't see not playing for Auckland as a sign that he has no motivation or aspiration, maybe he's just realistic enough to know not to burn his bridges. By being here he gets to keep his job and train regularly with the Phoenix, whereas ACFC may well have seen him end his career, have two big days in the Middle East, and still end up still playing NZFC.
Hard News2010-02-28 12:16:43
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Fair call News though I do know that he had the option of continuing with his current career (out of football) up here so don't think that was the reason he didn't come.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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1) I think Henderson is in the squad. I may be wrong here.
2) My understanding is that he has a good job in Wellington, and ACFC does not equal higher level than TW. They play in the same comp! Yes ACFC is at the moment performing better, but is there something wrong with loyalty and trying to get your team into a similar situation with CWC? I haven't heard about A League offers, so i'm not going to argue there as you may have better sauces than me
edit: took time replying so didn't see News's replyaitkenmike2010-02-28 12:24:46
2) My understanding is that he has a good job in Wellington, and ACFC does not equal higher level than TW. They play in the same comp! Yes ACFC is at the moment performing better, but is there something wrong with loyalty and trying to get your team into a similar situation with CWC? I haven't heard about A League offers, so i'm not going to argue there as you may have better sauces than me
edit: took time replying so didn't see News's replyaitkenmike2010-02-28 12:24:46
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Yeah I realise Henderson is in the squad v Mexico - I'm talking the World Cup.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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I guess what Andy has over some of the other names bandied around is that he has proven over a number of years that he can do it at that level.
He has earned his spot and in the absence of a wunderkid it would seem silly to replace him now.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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I like the guy, but although we all think he can do the job very well in the A-league, it is the A-league teams that has to offer him a contract. I personally think he would do well in Melbourne Heart team for an example, as he a type of player that will wear his heart on his sleeve. But he hasn't been given an A-league contact to even consider this possibility...Unless someone else can enlightened me in this area.
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Andy Barron gets interviewed, and confesses his love for Man Utd, at www.manutd.com:
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6652378&page=1
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6652378&page=1
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he lives next door to my place in Wellington - should I be able to charge my tennants more now?
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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