Where the hell is Kosta? I'm disappointed.
This. Would've rather had him than David "I took photos of Ricki crossdressing" Mulligan.
Where the hell is Kosta? I'm disappointed.
This. Would've rather had him than David "I took photos of Ricki crossdressing" Mulligan.
woah, what's this all about?
When is Ricki going to start looking to the future more. Bring in some new guys.
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Think he wants as many as possible from the World Cup for these two matches, so the public can thank them and what not. That's why Fallon will come back in a non-playing role (if he's allowed), and Barron and Bannatyne will be at the game in Wellington.
I expect the next internationals to begin looking forward more.
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Where the hell is Kosta? I'm disappointed.
Id pick Kosta over Clapham or Peverly anyday. He could comfortably play where they both do.
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How does Mulligan, and even Peverley make the squad over Kosta?
How come Simon Elliottt who is withouth club and Aaron Clapham who wasn't able to secure a place in the A are still in the list? Except Brown and Mcglinchey the central midfield seems pretty weak...
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How does Mulligan, and even Peverley make the squad over Kosta?
How come Simon Elliotttt who is withouth club and Aaron Clapham who wasn't able to secure a place in the A are still in the list? Except Brown and Mcglinchey the central midfield seems pretty weak...
To be fair im sure Elliott could pick up an A-league contract with ease, he wants to keep trying in the states though.
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How does Mulligan, and even Peverley make the squad over Kosta?
How come Simon Elliottttt who is withouth club and Aaron Clapham who wasn't able to secure a place in the A are still in the list? Except Brown and Mcglinchey the central midfield seems pretty weak...
I should add that I do agree midfield is the problem area, but its more a question of who is stepping up once Elliottt retires.
Marius Lacatus2010-09-21 16:06:59
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Kosta is stepping up, he can play as an attacking midfielder or striker, although I reckon ricki has something against kosta, he's never been keen to pick him.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Just be excited to see the boys play again! Sure it would be great to get the ball rolling and get some fresh feet in there but the boys that will be playing all deserve to play at home in front of two packed NZ crowds!
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Kosta is stepping up, he can play as an attacking midfielder or striker, although I reckon ricki has something against kosta, he's never been keen to pick him.
Yes and No. had good start to season but recent games has been v disappointing, turning ball over far too often and making lots of mistakes, which were his problems at the PHoenix. on his day a very sharp, incisive player but has too many off days.
Having said that, can still make a strong case for his inclusion ahead of some of the others.
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This. Would've rather had him than David "I took photos of Ricki crossdressing" Mulligan.
How else can you explain Mully's continued callups? Blackmail perhaps 
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I think Kosta made a wise crack about Ricki's mother and Ricki's ignored him ever since.
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Ricki just needs to watch the Brisbane v Wellington game again. In a squad with only three out and out strikers, we could have done with the cover. I know Ricki wanted players who were in the set up at the FIFA World Cup, but I'd much prefer someone who's been playing at a decent level to someone who hasn't been playing at all.
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Its pretty much the World Cup squad minus Bannatyne, Barron and Fallon and including Peverly who was there as cover anyway for Timmy.
Almost seems more like a World Cup reunion party for the boys but to be fair, for those of us who didn't go to SA, it will be great to see the team we watched on TV in the flesh. I would think these will be Elliottt's and Vicilich's last games. Time to start building towards Brazil 2014 and blood some new players. I was really hoping McGlinchy might start in one of these games and maybe Chris Wood as well.
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Its pretty much the World Cup squad minus Bannatyne, Barron and Fallon and including Peverly who was there as cover anyway for Timmy.
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Almost seems more like a World Cup reunion party for the boys but to be fair, for those of us who didn't go to SA, it will be great to see the team we watched on TV in the flesh. I would think these will be Elliotttt's and Vicilich's last games. Time to start building towards Brazil 2014 and blood some new players. I was really hoping McGlinchy might start in one of these games and maybe Chris Wood as well.
although i agreei think we should take these games more seriously.....
i think the results are very important here
even though ricky doesn't think so
if we dont get some results we drop out of top 50 again. and not to mention lose the momentum we built up from the WC
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
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woah, what's this all about?�
This. Would've rather had him than David "I took photos of Ricki crossdressing" Mulligan.
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How else can you explain Mully's continued callups? Blackmail perhaps�
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u might be interested to know that he is the 2nd highest goal scorer in the MF....
not that i agree on his inclusion
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
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... and Bertos has not scored for the AWs in 38 appearances!
I tell you he's a right back
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... and Bertos has not scored for the AWs in 38 appearances!
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I tell you he's a right back
He should not get a start. I cannot remember the last time he played well.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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... and Bertos has not scored for the AWs in 38 appearances!
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I tell you he's a right back
He should not get a start. I cannot remember the last time he played well.
Against Perth 13 months ago.
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... and Bertos has not scored for the AWs in 38 appearances!
I tell you he's a right back
He should not get a start. I cannot remember the last time he played well.
Against Paraguay ... as a right back
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Results are important here, but not for the ranking. Who gives a sh*t what our ranking is? Doesnt mean anything anyway. Point is if we dont perform well the general public will just go "was a fluke" and continue the bashing. Building results will get the general public more interested
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To be honest i'm quite pleased he's stuck with the same side. If it's all about proving ourselves after the world cup then let the same players do the job.
We have the games like Fiji in thee ONC and WCQ where the younger guys should get a run.
We have the games like Fiji in thee ONC and WCQ where the younger guys should get a run.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Results are important here, but not for the ranking. Who gives a sh*t what our ranking is? Doesnt mean anything anyway. Point is if we dont perform well the general public will just go "was a fluke" and continue the bashing. Building results will get the general public more interested
I was lead to believe top 50 ranking is better for our players to get work permits overseas? No? Yes?
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How can Ricki call up players who play in an amateur competition leaving out some professionals?
I hoped to see some young,like Rowe,Lindsay.
Can't unterstand why Mulligan is there.
I hoped to see some young,like Rowe,Lindsay.
Can't unterstand why Mulligan is there.
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... and Bertos has not scored for the AWs in 38 appearances!
I tell you he's a right back
He should not get a start. I cannot remember the last time he played well.
he shouldnt need to prove himself by scoring goals, hes not a striker. he had the most assists out of anyone at the Nix last season, why do people insist on failing to see this?
AJ132010-09-22 06:20:04
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How can Ricki call up players who play in an amateur competition leaving out some professionals?
I hoped to see some young,like Rowe,Lindsay.
Can't unterstand why Mulligan is there.
I hoped to see some young,like Rowe,Lindsay.
Can't unterstand why Mulligan is there.
these games are rewarding the players and fans that got the AW's to the world cup, I doubt we'll see mulligan and co in the squad the next qualifying games, especially given muly hasn't got a team to play for - he hasn't actually payed a game for Auckland fC yet has he?
theprof2010-09-22 08:58:59Queenslander 3x a year.
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wait... Mulligan ???????????????????????????????????????????? 
WHAT ?????????
he never plays, get someone else.
WHAT ?????????
he never plays, get someone else.
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muly hasn't got a team to play for - he hasn't actually payed a game for Auckland fC yet has he?
Er, no, because the ASB Prems haven't started yet.
Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
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He had a run around in a friendly against Hekari Souths on the weekend.
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As a fan, having Mulligan in the squad does not reward me for his performance at the World Cup.
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New Zealand Football: Lochhead to miss October internationals
October 22, 2010
AUCKLAND - A groin injury will keep All Whites defender Tony Lochhead out of the ASB International Series fixtures against Honduras and Paraguay in October.
Lochhead will see a specialist on Thursday about a torn left adductor, which may require surgery and could keep the Wellington Phoenix fullback out of action for between eight to 16 weeks, ruling him out of New Zealand�s matches on October 9 in Auckland and three days later in Wellington.
The injury is not a recurrence of the groin injury Lochhead had surgery on prior to the FIFA World Cup, but was still frustrating for the 37-cap defender who played every minute of the All Whites� unbeaten campaign in South Africa.
�It�s always tough sitting on the sidelines but the important thing is to get myself right,� said Lochhead.
�Playing for New Zealand is always special and these games have a little bit extra about them playing at home so close to the World Cup.�
�We haven�t had two teams of this calibre here for quite some time so it�s frustrating to miss these two big fixtures.�
Lochhead is the second World Cup All White to be ruled out of the ASB International Series through injury with Rory Fallon recuperating from a hernia operation. Ricki Herbert will not call up a replacement for Lochhead, and instead the squad will remain at 20 players.
Yesterday, Herbert named the rest of his World Cup squad � minus the retired Andy Barron and James Bannatyne � for the matches against the fellow FIFA World Cup finalists.
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Tommy Smith would start at the back anyway. Just gives Brockie, Clapham or Peverley a chance to start a bit wider.
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likely lineup to start with Locky gone:
Paston
reid - Nelsen - Smith
bertos Brockie
Elliott Brown
Smeltz
wood killen
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Brockie at left back? Are you kidding me?
Three for me, and two for them.
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I think it'd more likely be this
Paston/Moss
Reid Sigmund Nelsen Smith
Bertos Elliottt Brown Brockie
Smeltz Killen
Or get rid of Sigmund and play Wood up front with Smeltz behind the strikers.
Paston/Moss
Reid Sigmund Nelsen Smith
Bertos Elliottt Brown Brockie
Smeltz Killen
Or get rid of Sigmund and play Wood up front with Smeltz behind the strikers.
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Brockie at left back? Are you kidding me?
wasn't sure about that one, at least left wing, that's if Ricki sticks with 3 - 4 - 3
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Brockie at left back? Are you kidding me?
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wasn't sure about that one, at least left wing,�that's if Ricki sticks with 3�- 4 - 3
Oh left wing. Yeah could see him playing there in that formation. Sorry just in your post it makes him look like more of a full back, my mistake.
Three for me, and two for them.
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yeah i know, i was kinda following the way we played in the WC, you know where leo, an attacking midfield player was essentially a right back the whole time
Queenslander 3x a year.
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don't like the 3-4-3 it always ends up being a 5-2-2-1 maybe that's why we had the fewest shots at goal at the world cup...
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don't like the 3-4-3 it always ends up� being a 5-2-2-1 maybe that's why we had the fewest shots at goal at the world cup...
We also drew with Italy at the World Cup
Three for me, and two for them.
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