World Cup Squad Discussion

Good to see Wood scored for Albion again...keeps our strking options hot.

No, NZF said they were going to FIFA to see if they could re appeal, not the other way around

The appeal is taking forever though. fingers crossed Mossy

Big Pete 652010-01-05 05:32:06

Killen possible t'fer to M'brough - keep the lad match fit and let him get some game-form!  I know some folk rank him behind other NZ strikers, but I rate him as our best chance to get goals at the WC (on the break, not from corners) easily.

I watched the Xmas day replay of the November 14th match and it reminded me what a fantasticv game he had.  On the end of chances and ran himself ragged chasing Bahraini defenders up and down the pitch.

Plus his 19th minute scissor kick that hit the woodwork - best shot of the fixture (excluding Fallon's header, I suppose  )

When that shot cannoned back off the cross bar I nearly shat myself thinking it had gone in. What a goal that would have been.

Interesting quotes from Ricki in the Sunday News this morning, saying his World Cup squad is "80% finished". liverpoolfan12010-01-17 10:12:30

That is some quality trainspotting L iverpoolfan1!Smithy2010-01-17 10:28:29

But as we discussed at lunch the other day Feverish, who goes instead ?

We could only name 23 or 24 even remotely in with a chance.

Mulligan has to be left behind. That leaves the 17 others from the Bahrain game + Moss and Smith makes 19. You'd also have to consider whether Scott and Barron should really go. If Reid joins up (Very unlikey IMO) then you'd probably aso have to leave behind a central defender (Ivan, Siggy or Boyens). That gives you a squad of 17 to 19 to which I'd definately add Oughton and at least one who can play on the wing (Costa or Brockie probably). Then there's James, who'd make it simply because he can play as an attacking central midfieder. Then you cna only add up to 3 players, and those would probably all come from the NZFC.

I think Barron deserves his spot.  Wouldn't take Bannatyne if Moss wins his appeal unless you have to have 3 goalkeepers.

Reminds me of the 2007 U20 World Cup when Stu Jacobs in his infinite wisdom only took two keepers (Spooners and Keene) so Rowdy Roddy Brown had to be designated as the 3rd keeper and didn't see a minute of game time.

I can only see Mulligan being left out from the Bahrain squad. We need the cover that Scott provides wide defensivly. I'm hoping Old makes the squad. Surely an SPL regular MUST be ahead of an NZFC regular and A-League non-bench player. Brookie must be close too. Three keepers is a must and Banners is all but assured tho Spoonly will be pushing hard. What is James doing these days. I'd have him if he's playing regular football.

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Write off Reid and confirm Boyens. I'd also have Scott ahead of Coombes and Oughton over Hayne.

Great to see McGlinchey getting a deal with Motherwell.

I hope for others to get some sort of deals aswell...

also count Brockie out he just broke his leg!!!!!!! poor bastard.

He's out for 8-10 weeks.

More correctly Oar just broke his leg. That was a dreadful tackle from behind and in any other league would have earned Oar a red card.

It was Zullo

You're absolutely correct too much watching late night football is having an affect!

How far away is the world cup? anyone still think he has a chance of making it? ..feel for the guy, he had played his way into the team for sure over the past few weeks.

big call to say he played his way into the team.  He will miss the Mexico game, and with the a-league finishing up he may not have any opportunities to prove himself.

there's no way he will be able to get fit enough to prove himself before the squad is named. Poor guy, although now he can say he would've been picked if he didn't break his leg. 

He's plenty young enough to play in the next 2 or 3 world cups, or at least their qualifiers.

hardly comforting though,

Didn't Ricki mention an australasian only game for A-League/NZFC players. He may have a chance for that, and I'm sure that game will be treated as a trial S.O.N2010-01-25 21:28:04

what's happened to Chris James? can't find anything about where he is now? I know he had that trial with MK Dons but haven't heard anything?

He also went to Hungary, but I think that fell through as well.

He is a good player I can't see why he can't get a contract. Maybe he thinks he's better than he is and isn't going for the right teams.

He should be looking at playing for anyone so he get's a chance to be included for the AW's

Scott McDonald signed for Boro. Does that mean Killen goes back to the bench?

Same post on another thread...oops!

If Daniel wants to play for NZ ..can we also get hearfield or Lia?

Scotty's a gun a club level, but can't seem to translate that to International success. Not sure if he'll make the Oz squad, but Pim will take him 'to be safe' is my guess.

I'd say no.