The next All Whites coach

Not a bad idea that. They'd work well together IMO.

I vote The Black Fantastics for new team nickname if we ever move back to a black primary kit.

I also reserve the right to use it as my next band's name.

Too late: http://www.facebook.com/blkfntstc

The thing that strikes me about Emblen is his apparent (in interviews) lack of ambition in wanting the role. I want someone who shows he is willing and prepared to do whatever he can to get that role - or at least sees it as an opportunity. Emblen's indifference is definitely not endearing.

Gérard Houllier would be a ideal choice, He is to ill for a full time coaching gig so this part time AW's job would suit him and he enjoys the pacific county's and its islands "As quoted when he spoke of wanting to coach Australia and/or New Zealand" Back in 2005.

Well I don't think tonight's showing would have the selectors racing to get Neil's signature.

I just love the arrogance ..." I've not applied ....they know where I am ..."

Twat , comes to mind

Why do people say we played well against Japan ? We only looked better after they subbed off their good players in the second half.

Anyway, My choice would be G.Arnold. But I think Emblem will be kept on because he is cheap and we actually played like a football team last night.

would be happy with Emblen   unless we can find someone of huge international standard.  he seems to have the players on his side and has done well in the last two games. weird he hasn't applied though..

I think we were Tactically Naive and lacked shape at the back. When you play 4-1-4-1 the DM playing the 1 needs to be rock solid and Payne wasn't. I think a combo of Ramon and Neil would work ( if we are not going to pay for a quality overseas coach) as the tactics and prep of Ramon along with Neil's Relationship with the players would be quite something. Ramon has proven he can win tough games in the islands which is key to qualifying for confeds cup which is key to funding a proper buildup to WC.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10107929/Emblen-teams-pick-for-coach-says-Moss/

"For the questions about Neil, for me, he's got the job and it's up to someone else to knock him off," Moss said.

"I'm not just saying this because he's sat next to me, but the last two games he's come in and prepared the team so well, especially for such a young group which would be very difficult. Even before we go in to camp we're receiving information, video clips and a lot of stuff we haven't done before.

"He knows the players, the players know him and I think it's a very tough decision New Zealand Football has to make.

"I don't think he needs to apply."

The issue then is why is Emblen so much better at preparing the team now? He was assistant under Herbert and surely could have done the same then too.

Does Emblen have the 'Uefa A' coaching badge needed for the AW job?

So that would rule him out. Maybe number two with an overseas-based coach?

Just an NZF thing.

Emblen hasnt applied ? Seriously ??

Shows a lack of something. Is he as naive as that.? When the job is advertised and will be filled from the applicants, you have to put your name in. It isnt the old boys club anymore..

Or is it ?

Personally I think he has been ok, but am hoping we can get a good quality candidate with experience from the applicants

SST are saying former Socceroos Frank Farina, Gary van Egmond and Steve O'Connor have applied for the job.

Please no.

Whose O'conner

I must admit I find Emblen's comments a little unusual.

From what I know, he has not gotten his licence because of the cost. Waitakere would not pay for it and Springs wont on the off chance he gets the top gig and leaves (thus paying for something they cannot use)

The reality is, he will have to bite the bullet and get it done at some point. A little bit of enthusiasm for the role would be a good look for him. He may not be a guy that's big on the hoop jumping thing but you don't make comments like 'I have not applied/they know where I am/I'm happy to be a bone to someone elses dog'. He doesn't need to be arrogant about it but something like 'I've enjoyed this two game stint and would like to stick with it if the national body will have me' would be a better look for him.

Mind you, this is the just the stuff in the public and the message could well be different behind closed doors. I ask if I was an overseas guy looking to apply for this job and all the noise is that they temporary man is more than likely to get the job, would I be inclined to go to the trouble of applying?