Big Transfer Move

Big Transfer Move

As the transfer window looms I have heard of some interesting rumors of certain players moving around the country to various teams, but the most recent one I have heard may be a great pick up for Hawkes Bay or Waikato. Rumor has it that Cameron Knowles who has just finished playing out his contract in Portland USA is in talks with both teams about his return to NZ after 7 years playing abroad.

Knowles is said to be on his way back to NZ to get married to his fiancae and they are looking to start a family here in NZ. Knowles would be a great pick up for both sides if they are to make a late push for the playoffs. He will definitely sure up any defense. I will be looking forward to seeing Knowles play as I haven't seen him play since he got his leg broken by Stu Riddle when he was 16!

Ricky Herbert would be best to keep an eye on this fella to - you would hope that he would give any of the other guys in the Phoenix back line a run for their money.

Good, but he's no Sigmund.

Sigmund is one of a kind.

Has anyone heard any other transfer business. Who is moving? What's going on.

Halligan has been transferred back to Home United...

There may be some changes at TW next week.......than again there may not

Jakob Sinkora has left Waikato FC

The two club rule will stop a lot of players I would imagine. Otherwise we could see a complete reshuffle of lineups

Matt Friel has signed for Waikato FC and will be eligible from transfer window opening on february 11.

Dammit, now I'm gonna have to pick a new favourite player...

GO TIMBERS! 

Bryan Little by all accounts Robb.

well the 2 club rule wont stop all players as it has now changed, u can have 2 winter clubs and 2 summer clubs, that could affect players decision in changing as they will still be able to play winter football!!

Is Sash playing outfield ?

with our keeping injuries, which saw the youth team keeper on the bench v Otago, I'm guessing he'll be between the sticks if/when he's on

Andy Barron wont be back as he's signed a 2 year deal with Minnesota Thunder.

Inside word has it that Greg Draper is allowed to be loaned out to Team Wellington for the last rounds of the nzfc, as reprts have come through that he is unwanted by Ricki Herbert for the upcoming A-League season.

Does the NZFC allow loans to take place outside the transfer window?

Could somebody explain:

If rumours are true that Ricki will let Draper go...Who will take his U20 spot? Roydhouse maybe?

Roydhouse is absolute poo. He was awful at the age group world cup, he can't dribble, he can't pass and his hair cut is rediculous.

Jake Matthews.

Both Chettleburg and Matthews would be good candidates for sure. Cory has an wicked shot and for a guy of his frame mixes it up with the best and toughest of them (needs to learn the mental game a bit) while Jake reminds me of the every ready battery and keeps going and going (has to learn to pass sometimes especially when he has done all the hard work and fizzles his shots but has potential) - are there any options in defence in both U17 and U20 ranks that are still around (and not in Uni etc) or is there anyone totally outside these ranks playing the NZFC that could be given a go?

Not the Under-20's (apart from Sammy Peters and Tim Schaeffers) and our best U-17 defender plays for England. 

Schaeffers always struck me as a CB rather than Right Back anyway.  The other point is they may now be over 20 by the next season.

So is this a youngster on the way out before it even started???

I guess when you get to the top (top of NZ Football) the only way is .......???? and we wonder why some of our youngsters dont go on with it....probably not the last too....

No I'm not roydhouse, although I am a fan after seeing him play in their huge defeat against Team Welly. He was the only player with spirit in a team that gave up. If we are going to judge him solely on his performance at the WC, what is your opinion of Costa? And why does it matter what hair-style he has? Did you think Felipe was rubbish when he had that horrible blond number?

Huddlestone2008-02-27 12:01:21

Just a few details in your comment Huddlestone need adjusting - Roydhouse was at the U20s not 17s and its noted that I am a Costa fan and felt he was not utilised in his natural position in the U17WC too - best striker/winger in U17 or U20 age group in NZ.

In terms of Matthew he is a winger like roydhouse and while I too think roydhouse is a good player I think there is more potential in Matthews. Roydhouses touches in the WC were not too flash and he is typical of many NZ players (e.g. players who tend to play a tad dirty when frustrated instead of using skill and determination to outplay your opponents). If we are selecting wingers I would have Matthews over Roydhouse anytime.

Chettleburgs time will also come with maturity - class player.

Apologies, just thought it was harsh to judge any NZ player at a WC because they are playing against the best in the world for their age. The NZ teams struggled and therefore we see them in a different light. If they had played against weaker opposition I'm sure they would seem a lot better regardless of their touch etc. Also most of their performances or lack of is due to the opposition's skill on defence by forcing pressure etc.

Incidentally lads, if Draper goes (and I wouldn't bet on it) it will be two U-20 spots.  Jacob Spoonley will be too old for an U-20 spot this coming season.

I suspect Spoonley will probably stay...

I'd deffinetly back Spoonley, I personally thought O'Keefe at the U-17s was the standout keeper for the kiwis at last years world cups

I thought he did well, but he's had a pretty demoralising year at Canterbury hasn't he ?  How tall is he ?

What happened to Highfield ?
Hard News2008-02-27 15:36:58

I'd have to disagree about Gleeson being better than Spoonley.  Just look at the amount of goals each conceeded against world class opposition at their respective WC's.  As for the WP set up it might be time to release Paston and get Spoonley to step up to the Number 2 spot, moss is obviously number 1, it would free up some of the salary cap and also allow the NZ team to pick a keeper from outside the WP.  Personally i think spoonley will become an excellent keeper for both the WP and NZ in the future years.

well put SiNZ