Any word out of the bay as to new signings or changes to the franchise next year. Looking forward to big year. Does that fella who calls himself the Bay Army still get down to games?
Any word out of the bay as to new signings or changes to the franchise next year. Looking forward to big year. Does that fella who calls himself the Bay Army still get down to games?
Was good to see them break into the top four last season, be interesting to see if they can back it up.
Agreed. Good season from them last year. Anyone got any info on their squad or signings for this season?
Will be without Fergus Neil as ive heard he is overseas
Not sure about jarrod Smith, hasn't played for Napier City Rovers all season
Tom Biss released from Nix FSE/TW program. Unless he picks up trials off shore I wouldn't be surprised to see him back for HBU. He has been playing with a few players at Wests that I gather played for YHM - a likely source for new players at HBU I would think.
Jarrod Smith pulled up injured at the start of the winter season, think he still rehabing, played in goal for one of the club sides couple of weeks back.
Jarrod Smith injured? Colour me shocked...
haha from reports last time he was their the guy is a cock, so don't know if they would want him!
haha from reports last time he was their the guy is a cock, so don't know if they would want him!
Got to feel for Jarrod Smith, has the ability to play at a high level but his body won't let him. Will be good to see how much Tom Biss has developed since his time with the nix, could prove a good signing for the Bay.
And I reckon you could be right TopLeft about ex-YHM players (the better ones) making their way through the gorge this summer. Also possibly the players from TW that Calcott has pissed off..could be a good chance to snap them up.
Hope HBU make a decent season of it this year and compete again, really want it to be an exciting summer season
Wonder if Dale Higham from rapa and the under 20's will try his luck at Hawkes Bay again? although he didnt hold back in his assesment of HB united when he went back to YHM,
Dale Higham... If HBU are going back to him, they're not looking for talent in the right places.
Can't see it happening, if HBU are trying to go forward they will build on Chris Greatholder's team from last year and not Matt Chandler's selected signings from the year before
Any word on whether Sean Lovemore is playing again? or Dakota Lucas?
I would be keen to know if they are getting Lovemore back, his double figure tally last year would surely merit a return. Lucas didn't really seem to fire though.
HBU seem to be keeping their squad or potential signings quiet (well as far as the forum talk goes). Where's that Napier Phoenix or HB Gaffer guy, they should know!?
Would be a big loss i feel if they lost Lovemore, he was by far their best attacking option, theyve been through a few strikers in the last 2 season, Sam Margetts, Hamish Watson, Jarrod Smith, stephen Hoyle. Although i didnt rate Hoyle to be fair.
Lovemore is playing out of shape for Onehunga Sports
Lovemore is playing out of shape for Onehunga Sports
Sean is a quality player he will score plenty goals if you can play him in his pace is unreal...
With Krishna and Ryan going Auckland city. Maybe waitak will go for Sean ?
Sean is a quality player he will score plenty goals if you can play him in his pace is unreal...
With Krishna and Ryan going Auckland city. Maybe waitak will go for Sean ?
Just think Marshall didn't want him
After a pretty awful season, will be interesting to see if any NCR players are picked up, other than regulars such as peverly and Bill robertson
yeah thats a good point not to many stand outs this season form the Might City Rovers, maybe some of their younger lads how have come in later in the season could push for spots.
Maybe Maycenvale have few players?
Reckon Lovemore would be snapped up by Waitakere if they are losing Krishna and De Vries.
Poor from Napier this season but I think Bill Robertson, Cole Peverley, Danny Wilson, Arron Jones & Harley Rodeka were in HBU last year and would be signed again, watching a few games of them in Welly even though Napier have been poor they have been stand out players for them
Lovemore - I could not tell you about his goal scoring stats right now sorry.
When he is in shape, he does have good pace. I'm still not convinced about him being a 90min footballer. It is also the winter and players will naturally take the foot off the accelerator in what is considered 'down time' from the top league.
yeah thats a good point not to many stand outs this season form the Might City Rovers, maybe some of their younger lads how have come in later in the season could push for spots.
Maybe Maycenvale have few players?
oh really? poor maycenvale!
Sorry can't assist with any gossip, have been out of the loop. I'll start asking around.
Hearing HBU are throwing the money around, interested in a few players from up here, have more money to offer than WaiBOP.
Hearing HBU are throwing the money around, interested in a few players from up here, have more money to offer than WaiBOP.
Not what i heard, was speaking to someone at a Napier game and they said that they can't compete with Team Wellington for players because of their budget. May have a little more than WaiBop though but not sure
Yeh get your ear to the ground Napier Phoenix and report back!
Haha, I think everyone has more money than WaiBOP, so I guess it's in comparision. But yes, I would assume TW are ahead of them both in terms of being able to spend on players.
Nah, not true about HBU having money - and thats from a good source. You do get the feeling that the wheels are turning though and they have some momentum going on. A franchise on the way up.
yeah from what i've heard no money in the til, still need to pay some outstanding bills!
any news? Cole Peverly not resigned...
I hear a rumour you've sign Hobson-McVeigh