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AWs v Jamaica Mt Smart Feb 29th 7:30pm

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PLAYERS ELIGIBLE FOR JAMAICA (FROM A JAMAICAN FANS' FORUM)-
THEIR SUPPORTERS ARE HOPING SOME WILL BE PICKED V. ALL WHITES
 
 
And look at the list of the football clubs from which Jamaica can potentially pick a squad...

Stoke City (EPL) Fuller
SWANSEA CITY (EPL) Scott Sinclair, Nathan Dyer
Blackburn Rovers(EPL) Junior Hoilett, Jordan Slew
Newcastle United (EPL) Simpson, Remie Streete & Nile Ranger
Arsenal (EPL) Alex Chamberlain, Nigel Nieta, Sanchez Watt
Norwich city (EPL) Leon Barnett
Bolton Wanderers FC(EPL) Bibi, Pratley & Zat Knight
LIVERPOOL (EPL) Raheem Sterling, Andre Wisdom
Aston Villa (EPL) Daniel Johnson
Wolves (EPL) Karl Henry, Sylvan Blakes
Bristol City (Championship) Marvin Elliot
Birmingham City(Championship) Marlon King, Nathan Redmon, Luke Hubbins
Reading FC (Championship) Jobi McAnuff
Leicester (CHAMP) Jermaine Beckford
Nott Forest(Championship) Gareth McCleary, Lewis McGugan
WATFORD (Championship) Nyron Nosworthy, Adrian Mariappa, Lloyd Doyley
Preston North End(League 1) Dada Daley
Sheffield Wednesday (League 1) JJ
Sheffield United (League 1) Lee Williamson
Milwall (CHAMP) Jay Simpson
Wycombe(CHAMP) Joel Grant
Peterborough (CHAMP) Mark Little
Burnley (CHAMP) Zavon Hines
Chesterfield (LEAGUE 1) Nathan Smith

Motherwell(SPL)Chris Humpries
Glasgow Celtic(SPL) Kelvin Wilson

OTHER CLUBS:
Montreal Impact(MLS)
Houston Dynamo(MLS)
New York Red Bulls(MLS)
FC Brann(Norway)
Aasselund or whatever(Norway)
the Turkish side (Shelton)
The Vietnam League
The Jamaican Red Stripe League
 
I think it's doubtful if many if any will turn out v. NZ- three from Major League Soccer are confirmed for the two Cuba games this week and thus are coming here as well.
They're the only overseas players in the Jamaican training squad currently in camp for the Cuba games on Thursday 23 12pm (NZ time) and Saturday 25 1.30 pm (NZ time)
 
Jamaican fans hope others will join the squad for the trip to Auckland- but nothing's been announced...

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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Some Jamaican fans' informed opinion is that from the mostly local squad for the two Cuba games listed here: http://www.jamaicafootballfederation.com/v1/2012/02/13/senior-mens-training-camp-in-preparation-for-jamaica-vs-cubanew-zealand-friendlies/
most will be replaced by overeas stars for the trip to NZ:
 

SEE: http://www.thereggaeboyz.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=190931
Top#191041 - 02/13/12 02:57 PMRe: New Zealand v. Jamaica in Auckland, Feb. 29, 2012[Re: Omar Kameka]MarklonMarklon
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OfflineIs this the best JFF can do?, they suck big time settle for medioricty and expect success a joke buisiness this Jah know.
Top#191042 - 02/13/12 03:20 PMRe: New Zealand v. Jamaica in Auckland, Feb. 29, 2012[Re: Marklon]SamtheMan!!SamtheMan!!
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OnlineMarklon calm down, only a fraction of these players will be named to the squad for the New Zealand friendly. The selection above which imo are the best the RSPL has to offer will be on call for our 2 Cuba friendlies plus the other Non-Fifa match day against Kosta Rica.
Top#191046 - 02/13/12 04:24 PMRe: New Zealand v. Jamaica in Auckland, Feb. 29, 2012[Re: SamtheMan!!]JamaicanyouthJamaicanyouth
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OfflineAt The pressconference today, it was made known that only 3-4 would be going to New Zealand
Top#191054 - 02/13/12 05:19 PMRe: New Zealand v. Jamaica in Auckland, Feb. 29, 2012[Re: Jamaicanyouth]jamatljamatl
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OfflineHopefully the full Jamaica squad will be in Auckland by Feb. 26th so they have time to get over the jet lag.
 
Big Pete 652012-02-21 03:42:18

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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Hi all. i have a match ticket and flights from Wellington on matchday returning Thursday. unfortunately i am out of country with work and not being an arse like trevor mallard would like to give the whole package to a deserving fan. please pm me if interested and able to go. will probably have to be a bloke as i can not transfer tickets.
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Confirmation from the leading Jamaican Observer newspaper that more overseas-based stars will be called up v. NZ:
 
 

"Jamaica are also set to play a second game against Cuba at the Catherine Hall Stadium two days later at 7:30 pm, before departing the following day for the long haul flight to Auckland, New Zealand, for their friendly against that country on February 29.

For that game Whitmore is hoping for a stronger team which would include players from Scandinavia and the United Kingdom."


From ReggaeBoyz Jamaican fans' forum:
 
Re: New Zealand v. Jamaica in Auckland, Feb. 29, 2012[Re: jamatl]jamatljamatl
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OfflinePlayers in the squad for the NZ match so far based on their club websites:

F Omar Cummings (Colorado Rapids, MLS)

F Ryan Johnson (Toronto FC, MLS)
M Rudi Austin (SK Brann, Norway)

 
Add to these guys the Houston Dynamo pair from MLS of Jevaughn Watson (M) and Jermaine Taylor (D) already in camp for the Cuba matches:
 
Big Pete 652012-02-21 11:52:39

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Would be really annoyed if Nelsen pulled out of this game considering they have a strong side to pick from. Nelsen is a key reason I'm getting tickets and I think the fact they said he was playing and now he could pull out is a bit misleading and may hurt ticket sales.
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George Kostanza wrote:
CEO of NZF Grant McKavanagh talks to Radio Sport host Tony Veitch about ticket sales for the upcoming international friendly against Jamaica and just what is happening with Ryan Nelsen.

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/player/ondemand/711341660-Nelsen-in-doubt-for-Jamaica-match
 
Sounds like a NO for Nelsen. Completely understandable....Spurs have mega important games against Arsenal and Man U, they have two CBs under injury clouds. Disappointing though it is I can't see Spurs happy about Nelsen leaving for a friendly.
 
Winston and Smith and Boxall can do the business. Winston especially has really upped his game this season.
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sthn.jeff wrote:
Hi all. i have a match ticket and flights from Wellington on matchday returning Thursday. unfortunately i am out of country with work and not being an arse like trevor mallard would like to give the whole package to a deserving fan. please pm me if interested and able to go. will probably have to be a bloke as i can not transfer tickets.
 
 
What are your flights Jeff?
 
I've got ticket and accom but no flights (or escape permit).

How's my driving? - Whine here

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zinidane wrote:
George Kostanza wrote:
CEO of NZF Grant McKavanagh talks to Radio Sport host Tony Veitch about ticket sales for the upcoming international friendly against Jamaica and just what is happening with Ryan Nelsen.

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/player/ondemand/711341660-Nelsen-in-doubt-for-Jamaica-match
 
Sounds like a NO for Nelsen. Completely understandable....Spurs have mega important games against Arsenal and Man U, they have two CBs under injury clouds. Disappointing though it is I can't see Spurs happy about Nelsen leaving for a friendly.
 
Winston and Smith and Boxall can do the business. Winston especially has really upped his game this season.


Spurs fans on the other hand would probably be happy for him to be released to play the friendly.

Can Herbert call Boxall into the squad at this late notice?


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...and against Stevenage.  That's very important too.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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Hard News wrote:
sthn.jeff wrote:
Hi all. i have a match ticket and flights from Wellington on matchday returning Thursday. unfortunately i am out of country with work and not being an arse like trevor mallard would like to give the whole package to a deserving fan. please pm me if interested and able to go. will probably have to be a bloke as i can not transfer tickets.
 
 
What are your flights Jeff?
 
I've got ticket and accom but no flights (or escape permit).
 
Leave Wgtn 3pm, Depart Akld 9.30am
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Hard News wrote:
09:30. Yikes !

Those times might be tricky for me.
 
haha no worries
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Hard News wrote:
09:30. Yikes !Those times might be tricky for me.



If Feverish could do it...
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But he didn't get much sleep...
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George Kostanza wrote:
zinidane wrote:
George Kostanza wrote:
CEO of NZF Grant McKavanagh talks to Radio Sport host Tony Veitch about ticket sales for the upcoming international friendly against Jamaica and just what is happening with Ryan Nelsen.

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/player/ondemand/711341660-Nelsen-in-doubt-for-Jamaica-match
 
Sounds like a NO for Nelsen. Completely understandable....Spurs have mega important games against Arsenal and Man U, they have two CBs under injury clouds. Disappointing though it is I can't see Spurs happy about Nelsen leaving for a friendly.
 
Winston and Smith and Boxall can do the business. Winston especially has really upped his game this season.


Spurs fans on the other hand would probably be happy for him to be released to play the friendly.

Can Herbert call Boxall into the squad at this late notice?


 
Or is that he is now playing in a league that is more suitable for his ability at present???
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When I was getting my tickets today I noticed not many tickets have sold, still only about 7000.
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Captian Fantastic was never going to play...
If he was at Blackburn he was injured
now he is playing well against Stevenge
 
Feck him..
 
I know I will get slammed but Im pissed that he picks and chooses when to play.
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Can you blame him in this instance?

Allegedly

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Yes.
 
It's an important game in the scheme of our World Cup Campaign, an important game for engagning with the NZ public.  Every chance he's going to benched again at Spurs and he can sit on a bench after a flight with no issues.
 
Plenty of other Kiwis and Jamaicans will make the flight.  He should just suck it for once and think of the importance of the match in the scheme of the game and the side.

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Nommag wrote:
When I was getting my tickets today I noticed not many tickets have sold, still only about 7000.


yeah especially when you hear how many are going to super rugby, warriors and even the breakers.

And yet still people are saying there should be a second A-League team from NZ based in Auckland. 
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6461875/Nelsen-shines-at-Spurs-in-doubt-for-All-Whites/

"His efforts will have caught the eye of manager Harry Redknapp ahead of two key Premiership fixtures, leaving in doubt his availability for the All Whites' friendly international against Jamaica in Auckland on February 29.

Third-placed Tottenham will play arch rivals Arsenal this weekend and second-placed Manchester United shortly after the Jamaica friendly.

Tottenham have delayed their approval of Nelsen's attendance at the friendly.

New Zealand Football boss Grant McKavanagh said despite the game falling in the FIFA window, they will not force Nelsen to play."


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Hard News wrote:
Every chance he's going to benched again at Spurs and he can sit on a bench after a flight with no issues.
I'd say he will be benched for the match at the Library, but will probably make a start against Man U and again a few days later against Stevenage.
 
Not sure on how Kaboul's knee is coming along, but I'd say King and Dawson against Woolwich then King rested for another week, so it will be Dawson and Nelsen against Man U and then who knows for Stevenage.
 
 

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

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George Kostanza wrote:
Tottenham have delayed their approval of Nelsen's attendance at the friendly.
 
Someone should tell them their options.  Available can play vs Man U.  Not available, can't.
 
Feigns injury...

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Tough to dump on Nelsen.....how much say does he have.?
 
NZF says that Ryan wants to come...we have to take that at face value.
 
 If Rednapp says to Nelsen.." we play the Arse and Man U next week...I want you here to cover for my injured CBs"
What is Nelsen meant to say..."Ferk you Harry...I'm off to Auckland"?
 
He will be under immense pressure to stay. He will want to do the right thing for the club and hopefully get another 12 months contract extension.
 
What would you do in Nelsens place?.....I would stay.
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I think people can rightly choose to not take what nelsen says at face value,after all these years.

But I don't think he believes he is going to get dropped anyway,he'll be seeing it as a chance to establish himself in the side and to earn a contract for next season. For once, I don't blame him for not playing this game.

Allegedly

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Him playing for Sours and getting a starting spot against Man U, would do just about as much to raise footballs profile in NZ as actually playing against Jamiaca.
 
Once he's settled, playing regularly, I'm sure he'll make himself available for the All Whites, but whilst he's new to a club and trying to earn an extension on his contract, we shouldn't be his first priority.
 
Love him to play, but will not begrudge him if he doesn't.
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zinidane wrote:


NZF says that Ryan wants to come...we have to take that at face value.


They can ensure that Nelsen plays if they really want to go down that road. But judging from McKavangh's comments, they're not going to rock the boat.
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I'm very excited, only a week and 1hr 12 minutes to go!

Would love to see Nelsen play, but if he has to stay then thems the breaks.  Will miss his immense coaching ability .
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Hes only got a short term deal and those upcoming spurs games are fairly important

If it's a choice of him playing against jamacia or potentially playing one further season in the premiership and in Europe with a top club, I would take the later

The longer we can keep the captain interested and playing at the highest level, the better it is for NZ football

   

Auckland will rise once more

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What's the chance reid next to pull pin? You think Big Sam wants him flying out on Saturday after playing crystal palace and returning the day before a crunch game away to Cardiff the next Sunday.
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If Reid and Nelsen both pulled out I would probably request my money back. NZ football has said they are playing and if both of them are not then I call false advertising. And yes, they can force them to play. Its not out of their hands.
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Hmm- am I a hypocrite if I think it's ok for Nelsen to stay, but really think Reid has to come?

Though would be great to watch a game with our strongest team...


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Nommag wrote:
If Reid and Nelsen both pulled out I would probably request my money back. NZ football has said they are playing and if both of them are not then I call false advertising. And yes, they can force them to play. Its not out of their hands.


So you are not really an AW supporter?

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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I have held this view for a long time, but neither Reid or Nelsen should have to fly 24,000 miles in a week for a Mickey Mouse game against a Jamaician (as the Wharfies spell it) team, especially with such important league games around it. 

This is the start of our World Cup campaign??  Is that the one that has our only proper competitive games in about November 2013 when we have the play-off?

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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And anyone who bought their ticket because they really wanted to see Nelsen play (having no idea that he may not actually come) gets absolutely no sympathy from me.

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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I would have bought my ticket regardless, I would return it simply because I would be annoyed at New Zealand football. They said they were going to play knowing full well they probably weren't. And my purchase was worth 4 tickets, 1 for my girlfriend and 2 for some other guys that wouldn't have gone but are because i'm going up.
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