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Who Will Ricki Add To 2010 Squad?
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Story in the Dominion Post says Ricki has promised a place to Glen Moss in the 2010 squad - even though he won't be available for all games.
But then Fred Woodcock goes on to speculate on who else may come in to the team for South Africa and throws up some interesting names.
[Herbert] is eyeing players who could play a part in cup campaigns beyond next year and strongly emphasised yesterday the need to include younger players in the squad for South Africa.
Those who will come into the mix for the remaining spots are Kilmarnock defender Steven Old, North Queensland Fury wide player Jeremy Brockie, Columbus Crew midfielder Duncan Oughton, Chris James and Phoenix youngster Costa Barbarouses.
Herbert is playing his cards close to his chest but is understood to be closely monitoring the progress of Ipswich Town 19-year-old Tommy Smith.
Smith, a left-footed central defender, was born in England but spent much of his youth in New Zealand � he went to school in Auckland and was involved in national programmes � and holds dual nationality.
He has already played for the England under-17 team but the same Fifa rule change that allowed Rory Fallon and Michael McGlinchey to switch allegiances earlier this year and play for the All Whites would also apply to Smith.
He is a product of English Championship side Ipswich Town's academy system.
[full story at...]
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If he plays Moss over Paston in the last game with no good reason, fury will be unleashed...
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This must be about the 10th thread started on this topic ... Agree though, would have Paston over Moss at the moment.
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As I think Ricki himself said, Moss has a good future ahead of him, so unless something big is riding on the last game (i.e. we have a chance of going to the round of 16 if we win or something) I wouldn't mind seeing him get a go instead of my new boyfriend, Mark Paston.
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This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
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