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Think you've got your threads in a twist Doloras.

Re Manel's departure, it's now or never for Milos to show he can step up.

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Jerzy Merino wrote:

Think you've got your threads in a twist Doloras.

Re Manel's departure, it's now or never for Milos to show he can step up.

I'm pretty much sold that it will be never.

Actually I should rephrase that. You guys actually have some hope that he can?

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Jeff Vader wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Think you've got your threads in a twist Doloras.

Re Manel's departure, it's now or never for Milos to show he can step up.

I'm pretty much sold that it will be never.

Actually I should rephrase that. You guys actually have some hope that he can?

Well, actually... no.

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Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.

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Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect
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Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?

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Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)
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Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?

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Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?


Im guessing Cole Peverley maybe?

World's best player.... ha ha ha ha 

Plays in a 2 team league and has never done anything at a World Cup but thats another topic all together!!

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Chester FC wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?


Im guessing Cole Peverley maybe?

World's best player.... ha ha ha ha 

Plays in a 2 team league and has never done anything at a World Cup but thats another topic all together!!


Wow...bit of a harsh comment there Chester. I was just basically stating that Manel is NOT the only NZ based player (and to be fair, Peverley is probably the ONLY NZ national who actually has - someone correct me if not, I won't then have a rant against that player no matter what his ability is) to have played on the same pitch as Messi. 


But I suppose you can have a solid opinion as i'm sure you have had a better career than Peverley and all the rest of the players you dislike.  



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All the players he dislikes ....




Blimey ....

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Nothing beats a bitter man who only has nasty snipes to aim at players...

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Chester FC wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?


Im guessing Cole Peverley maybe?

World's best player.... ha ha ha ha 

Plays in a 2 team league and has never done anything at a World Cup but thats another topic all together!!


Wow...bit of a harsh comment there Chester. I was just basically stating that Manel is NOT the only NZ based player (and to be fair, Peverley is probably the ONLY NZ national who actually has - someone correct me if not, I won't then have a rant against that player no matter what his ability is) to have played on the same pitch as Messi. 


But I suppose you can have a solid opinion as i'm sure you have had a better career than Peverley and all the rest of the players you dislike.  




I was talking about Messi being supposed best player in World you muppet!! 2 team league (B*rcelona and Real) never done anything at a World Cup????

Was merely guessing that Peverley was the player you refered too.


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Chester FC wrote:
Chester FC wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?


Im guessing Cole Peverley maybe?

World's best player.... ha ha ha ha 

Plays in a 2 team league and has never done anything at a World Cup but thats another topic all together!!


Wow...bit of a harsh comment there Chester. I was just basically stating that Manel is NOT the only NZ based player (and to be fair, Peverley is probably the ONLY NZ national who actually has - someone correct me if not, I won't then have a rant against that player no matter what his ability is) to have played on the same pitch as Messi. 


But I suppose you can have a solid opinion as i'm sure you have had a better career than Peverley and all the rest of the players you dislike.  




I was talking about Messi you muppet!! 2 team league (B*rcelona and Real) never done anything at a World Cup????

Was merely guessing that Peverley was the player you refered too.



Hahahaha well let's just call it crossed wires then...thought you were referring to Auckland/Waitakere as the 2 team league.

Apologies on my behalf, as I kind of feel the same about Messi.

And yes, your guess was spot on
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When has Pevs played against Messi?

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When he was at Hansa Rostock as a young teen, they played Barcelona in a friendly tournament that included the up and coming Messi, Fabregas and Pique 

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Chester FC wrote:
Chester FC wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Jerzy Merino wrote:

Manel Esposito: 2 and 1/2 years a City player in the ASB and beyond; only NZ resident player to have played - and ever likely to play - on the same pitch as - let alone in the same team with ... LIONEL MESSI !!! 

Adios Manel, and thanks for all your goals.


Sorry to burst your bubble...but your Messi statement is incorrect

I'm quite partial to bubbles. Read the ACFC link above. You think Esposito was telling porkies? And Ramon & Co. just took him at his word?


Partial to bubbles..wouldn't happen to be a West Ham fan would you? Ah ok I see, I'll have a little read. Yeh it is incorrect as I know for a fact a young ex-Auckland, Canterbury and current HBU player has played against the worlds best player in his younger years (same pitch, not same team..so congrats to Manel on that front)

Who would that be?


Im guessing Cole Peverley maybe?

World's best player.... ha ha ha ha 

Plays in a 2 team league and has never done anything at a World Cup but thats another topic all together!!


Wow...bit of a harsh comment there Chester. I was just basically stating that Manel is NOT the only NZ based player (and to be fair, Peverley is probably the ONLY NZ national who actually has - someone correct me if not, I won't then have a rant against that player no matter what his ability is) to have played on the same pitch as Messi. 


But I suppose you can have a solid opinion as i'm sure you have had a better career than Peverley and all the rest of the players you dislike.  




I was talking about Messi you muppet!! 2 team league (B*rcelona and Real) never done anything at a World Cup????

Was merely guessing that Peverley was the player you refered too.



Hahahaha well let's just call it crossed wires then...thought you were referring to Auckland/Waitakere as the 2 team league.


Apologies on my behalf, as I kind of feel the same about Messi.


And yes, your guess was spot on

. Pyramid builders in town
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When he was at Hansa Rostock as a young teen, they played Barcelona in a friendly tournament that included the up and coming Messi, Fabregas and Pique 

 

Nice one. I stand corrected. Cheers.

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Thanks for all the news. I just checked Waitak's website to see if there are updates on the (ex) Marshall plan. Their latest news is dated May 21st. Behind the 8 ball with media as well as on the pitch it seems.

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Trueblue wrote:

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 In season 1 Team Wellington played at Newtown park which has a lovely stand.


Granted, but it wasnt purpose built by the franchise to gain entry in the competion which I believe is the point FU BLU is making

I attended a couple of those early TW vs ACFC games at Newtown Park and thought the facilities were good and the atmosphere enjoyable. It's a pity TW now has to resort to Miramar's open ground for financial reasons.

are you sure they choose DF over Newtown for financial reasons?
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Alex Feneridis has a trial by Fortuna Düsseldorf(German second league) until Friday.

 

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great stuff, good luck to him

always difficult trialling at his age - you have to be first team ready, so i hope he can pull it off

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Yeah good luck to him. 

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website link for Fortuna is http://www.f95.de

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It seems that it is very difficult for him, because Düsseldorf have said they sign still one player for this season.

And this should be a Forward, but when Feneridis makes a good start and have a lot of luck then he can offer a contract and would be the first player from ASB Premiership in the 2.Bundesliga.

This would be great.

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I'd be surprised but good luck


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Alex has been a good player for ACFC and will be missed at Kiwitea Street if he signs for Fortuna, but good luck to him if he can pull it off. Exposito to the Belgium second division and now possibly Feneridis to Germany's second tier, shows the ASBP in a good light.

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Shows what a good job and quality technical players Auckland city have ...

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Big T wrote:

Shows what a good job and quality technical players Auckland city have ...

 

Wrong thread shurely !!

 

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i agree, it does show the league in a good light

berlanga to india a little less so however...

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reg22 wrote:

i agree, it does show the league in a good light

berlanga to india a little less so however...

Disagree. Chasing a pro contract and regular income. Anyway, like Carlos H he's coming back.

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Jerzy Merino wrote:
reg22 wrote:

i agree, it does show the league in a good light

berlanga to india a little less so however...

Disagree. Chasing a pro contract and regular income. Anyway, like Carlos H he's coming back.



i was referring to the perception of the league, not what ended up in his back pocket

it's good news that he's coming back

so, it sounds like there are a few signings at auckland - krishna, de vries, berlanga, any more?  anyone leaving?  are there going to be any kiwis on the pitch?
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I think its hard when imports come into the country and leave again to say 'this shows our league is quality' They are meant to come and go so for me Berlanga and Exposito are red herrings.

That just leaves Feneridis chasing an overseas deal. Unless I am mistaken, that's 1 player across 8 teams x20 players.....

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Some current/ex-ASB players already have deals of course. Aaron Clapham, Brent Fisher, Jason Hayne, Jeff Fleming, Michael Eager, Kris Bright, Kayne Vincent, Ryan De Vries, Dakota Lucas .... and others have had them - Andrew Milne, Maksim Manko, Cole Peverley....

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Jerzy Merino wrote:

Some current/ex-ASB NON-IMPORTS already have deals of course. Aaron Clapham, Brent Fisher, Jason Hayne, Jeff Fleming, Michael Eager, Kris Bright, Kayne Vincent, Ryan De Vries, Dakota Lucas .... and others have had them - Andrew Milne, Maksim Manko, Cole Peverley....

Edit.

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does australia really count?

i do think that the asb prem is doing as good a job as can be expected in producing professional players

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reg22 wrote:

does australia really count?

 

Haha! They probably think so even if we don't.

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