The main issue i see and from what i hear is it is ok bringing players in that are better or from a more experienced level like Auckland City do etc.
But to have local players who have won/perform (most of the Cashmere Squad) and to see these players offered sharkty deals when they have merited the right to play for Canty based on winter competitions.
Willy has not even watched a winter league game but says he is picking the regions best performers??! he has players who cant even play regular in the 4th/5th/6th best teams in his squads.
You then see players of same age coming into Christchurch from Auckland and other places,so i think players/supporters in the region have every right to have a moan.
On the De Jong signing,decent player but was not a regular at U20 level and during the tournament caused unrest along with his father when he was not selected.
On the Stu Kelly non selection he was told he was too old despite playing every game at winter and national league level since his return from playing professionally overseas and has played in 2 finals and won a Oceania Champions league so from my point of view a bit odd to leave him out given he is fit and always injury free but maybe he does not want to be part of it after last seasons mess.
Last seasons poor form was based on the coaches Devine and De Bono, terrible decision from the board,all out of towers left after Xmas and as you have seen Miles John and Boss are good players as they have shown after leaving Canty.
But lets see what happens when the season starts! I hope to be home late November and take in a few matches!
