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Auckland City FC - Thanks a Trillion

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about 12 years ago
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?

I think that's only natural, every sides supporters tend to keep an interest in players who move on. Good luck to Krishna, he will be missed. Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. I see you've also signed a young Croatian striker from the VPL. I'd watch your back Brockie, might have to start watching what's going on in the game.

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about 12 years ago

And to be fair, Krishna is more Waitak than ACFC.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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about 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:

Junior82 wrote:
Why would they?  Usually it's the club that is supported not the players.
I was told this when I asked a similar question.

 

I'm actually not too sure why people from ACFC are surprised at their players leaving/being signed. Its not like the Phoenix are going to go raid Otago, HBU, WaiBop. YHM etc.... They have been the better performed club over a sustained period of time similarly of Waitakere. Its only natural you are going to go after those players....


The only reason I'm mildly surprised is that Ricki always overlooked the ASBP. The players always had the ability but it is only now with Ernie that he recognises and can develop these players.

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about 12 years ago
Tegal wrote:

raises the ASBP profile and may even get a few more through the ACFC gates. 



Let's hope so.

Auckland City FC

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about 12 years ago
Junior82 wrote:

And to be fair, Krishna is more Waitak than ACFC.


True but he was spotted while at ACFC.

Auckland City FC

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about 12 years ago
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 

This is what I was thinking also.

Auckland City FC

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about 12 years ago
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 


This is what I was thinking also.

My only problem with Krishna going is we are going to rely a lot on Tade as our main striker and if he gets injured it leaves us a bit light in finishing power. Don't think Turner or De Vries are at that level. We've always tended to have a two prong attack, like Jordan and Young. I think we'll need to sign a back-up for Tade unless Browne can step up. We need another Paul Urlovich.

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about 12 years ago
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?


Na...
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about 12 years ago
Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 


This is what I was thinking also.

My only problem with Krishna going is we are going to rely a lot on Tade as our main striker and if he gets injured it leaves us a bit light in finishing power. Don't think Turner or De Vries are at that level. We've always tended to have a two prong attack, like Jordan and Young. I think we'll need to sign a back-up for Tade unless Browne can step up. We need another Paul Urlovich.


Maybe we need to check out the A-League to see if there's anyone with the ability to step up to the ASBP and then sign them.

Auckland City FC

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about 12 years ago
Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 


This is what I was thinking also.

My only problem with Krishna going is we are going to rely a lot on Tade as our main striker and if he gets injured it leaves us a bit light in finishing power. Don't think Turner or De Vries are at that level. We've always tended to have a two prong attack, like Jordan and Young. I think we'll need to sign a back-up for Tade unless Browne can step up. We need another Paul Urlovich.

Rory Turner is definitely not at that level. Go ask Bale what he thinks of him.....

De Vries.... I'm not sure the ACFC game plan suits his strengths. He likes to run with ball at feet with space. ACFC are a pass first team and get in behind the back 4 for the cut backs and trailing strikers. Not his game at all.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 12 years ago
alireggae wrote:
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?


Happy for the players but won't make me support the Phoenix. I wish the players could have earned a decent crust playing in the ASBP so they didn't need to move.


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about 12 years ago
Junior82 wrote:

And to be fair, Krishna is more Waitak than ACFC.

They claimed Jason Hicks as one of their too.....

*throws grenade and leaves*

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
Junior82 wrote:

And to be fair, Krishna is more Waitak than ACFC.

They claimed Jason Hicks as one of their too.....

*throws grenade and leaves*

I agree that Krishna is more Westie than City BUT he got spotted at City. Not sure about Hicks - don't remember him having more than about 2-3 games for City.

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about 12 years ago
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 


This is what I was thinking also.

My only problem with Krishna going is we are going to rely a lot on Tade as our main striker and if he gets injured it leaves us a bit light in finishing power. Don't think Turner or De Vries are at that level. We've always tended to have a two prong attack, like Jordan and Young. I think we'll need to sign a back-up for Tade unless Browne can step up. We need another Paul Urlovich.


Maybe we need to check out the A-League to see if there's anyone with the ability to step up to the ASBP and then sign them.


Surprised you haven't done so earlier.  Probably can offer them more.

"Phoenix till they lose"

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about 12 years ago

Yep like competitions with prizes  they can win , an even footing with all other teams in the same comp ....


Very true ...

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about 12 years ago
FU BLU wrote:

Yep like competitions with prizes  they can win , an even footing with all other teams in the same comp ....


Very true ...

Do WaiBop spend millions on a team of imports and pay players in brown paper bags too? I never knew that.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 12 years ago

Im sure even Waibop have heard ( if not seen ) of brown paper and its many uses....

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about 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
Junior82 wrote:

And to be fair, Krishna is more Waitak than ACFC.

They claimed Jason Hicks as one of their too.....

*throws grenade and leaves*

yeah i had the same thought about Boxall.
(i'm out of grenades)
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about 12 years ago
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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about 12 years ago
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?

She definitely got better with age. Shame about the lack of rack.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 12 years ago

^ Get in behind Vader.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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about 12 years ago
Jerzy Merino wrote:
^ Get in behind Vader.
That is one command I am happy to obey when it comes to her.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
FU BLU wrote:

Yep like competitions with prizes  they can win , an even footing with all other teams in the same comp ....


Very true ...

Do WaiBop spend millions on a team of imports and pay players in brown paper bags too? I never knew that.

never knew Harry Redknapp was at ACFC

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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about 12 years ago

anyway good to see another player from then National League gettign a crack in the big time. 

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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about 12 years ago
foal30 wrote:

anyway good to see another player from then National League gettign a crack in the big time. 


yep agreed - i think it's a good piece of business, it's low risk - and to be honest this is a rebuilding year so if he tanks and the nix don't make playoffs then it's no big deal - if he is good then we sign him up to a longer deal.

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about 12 years ago
alireggae wrote:
TopLeft07 wrote:

Feeder club, you're just a feeder club!


My thoughts were more like the Phoenix morphing into Auckland City 'B' team.

This.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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about 12 years ago
Bluemagic wrote:

 young Croatian striker from the VPL.


Serb
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about 12 years ago

good signing for the phoenix.  i reckon he'll step up without too many hassles.  his versatility accross the front will be a big bonus

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about 12 years ago
Jerzy Merino wrote:
Napier Phoenix wrote:

Serious questions guys, do you think the fact these ACFC players have moved to the Phoenix will mean more ACFC supporters will now follow/support the Nix, when before they might not of?

post of the year

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Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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about 12 years ago · edited about 12 years ago · History
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:
 Probably allow Browne more game time so not such a bad thing for ACFC. 


This is what I was thinking also.

My only problem with Krishna going is we are going to rely a lot on Tade as our main striker and if he gets injured it leaves us a bit light in finishing power. Don't think Turner or De Vries are at that level. We've always tended to have a two prong attack, like Jordan and Young. I think we'll need to sign a back-up for Tade unless Browne can step up. We need another Paul Urlovich.


Maybe we need to check out the A-League to see if there's anyone with the ability to step up to the ASBP and then sign them.

Not that I've seen. Maybe that Albanian lad at the Roar might get a trial.

Maybe we should look at Clapham as an attacker, but then that would take Canterbury out of the competition and I like having them challenging for honours.

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about 12 years ago

^ Personally I'm quite happy with what we've got up front - Tade, Browne, Darren White, de Vries. Maybe not so much Turner. But let's see what's in the Yoof.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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about 12 years ago
Jerzy Merino wrote:

^ Personally I'm quite happy with what we've got up front - Tade, Browne, Dicko, Darren White, de Vries. Maybe not so much Turner. But let's see what's in the Yoof.

fixed

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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about 12 years ago

for me,krishna was a good replacement for souto, without krishna or souto, auckland are lacking the quality that they usually have up front

that's not to say that they cannot win this league in a canter, but assuming they qualify for the next club world cup, they will need to fill that hole

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about 12 years ago

^ Browne will be a year older by then.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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de Vries ?

My grannys free , Ill tell her to bring her boots Sunday....

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about 12 years ago

Coach Ramon Tribulietx, back from a holiday in his native Spain, also faces the potential loss of the very talented Cristobal Marquez, who is apparently on the move after showing his skills briefly with the Aucklanders. (ASB preview)

Another one off to Wellington? 

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about 12 years ago
Spud wrote:

Coach Ramon Tribulietx, back from a holiday in his native Spain, also faces the potential loss of the very talented Cristobal Marquez, who is apparently on the move after showing his skills briefly with the Aucklanders. (ASB preview)

Another one off to Wellington? 



correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't krishna still a foreign player? and therefore has he taken ifils foreign spot

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about 12 years ago

Yup. We don;t have any foreign spots left.

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about 12 years ago

Don't be fouled - Ernie may talk slow and very considered but from observation is very quick and direct when it is in his best interest. 

Up We Go. 

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about 12 years ago
Spud wrote:

Coach Ramon Tribulietx, back from a holiday in his native Spain, also faces the potential loss of the very talented Cristobal Marquez, who is apparently on the move after showing his skills briefly with the Aucklanders. (ASB preview)

Another one off to Wellington? 

how many games did he play? 3? Called it.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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