Southern Football (incl Southern United) (Part 1)

Looked at the Cavy v Braes game and apart from Little in goals there wasn't a quality player on the pitch

Score?

Only saw 1 goal which was a pen for Cavy

trip to Queenstown on saturday fizzing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

watching some deliverance on tv2 was that filmed on the taieri river?

Congrats to all the Otago lads on a decent result and end to the season yesterday. Sixth on a shoestring budget is good IMO, and the young squad should realistically target top the 4 next season.

i don't think the current squad will push for top 4 next season but overtaking HB United into 5th is more realistic

mosgiel haven't signed any new players? i had a look on the footballsouth link & there are none?

i think you could be on the money Braveheart

Don't disagree with the likely outcome you suggest - but the aim should be a bit higher than 5th.

The Otago Utd players will sign up early this week now the last game is out of the way - although having said that I see Jackson Mitchell has signed for the mighty Roslyn already - good to see young talent going that way. The only other Otago players who I have no idea where they are going are Ferguson, Rodrigues, Ridden, McGregor, Cantillo and Fitzpatrick. Seems to some on this forum that Mosgiel will get them all; perhaps the last two will head back up north, but surely the other four will be snapped up - get the cheque book out Roslyn!

Anyone keen for a fantasy team comp? Suggested rules:

Select squad: 2GK, 5D, 5M, 3F

Team limit: maximum 4 players from any one team

Squad budget: none because no-one gets paid anyway.

Formation: 4-4-2 only

Starting XI: select weekly before game and post on forum, being clear about position selections

Captain: select a captain each week (worth double points)

Substitutes: only come into the mix if your first choice selection in that position doesn�t play

Transfers: limit 3 per week for first 3 weeks, then 2 per week from then on.

Scoring system (read carefully):

Games Played = 1 point
Defender/Goalkeeper Goal = 8 points
Midfielder Goal = 6 points
Forward Goal = 4 points
Defender/Goalkeeper Clean Sheet = 4 points
Midfielder Clean Sheet = 1 point
Penalty Save = 4 points
Penalty Shot Miss = -4 points
Goals Conceded by Goalkeeper/Defender = -1 point per goal
Yellow Card = -1 point
Straight Red Card = -4 points
Own Goal = -4 points

I think we can rely on match reports to be accurate on the forum, and I�ll post score updates each week.

I can keep tabs on scores for this also. 1 point for correct result and 2 for exact score! My picks are:

Cavvy - University (3-0)
Queenstown - Mosgiel (0-4)
Braes - Northern (3-1)
Tech - Roslyn (2-2)

can't be much happening wherever you are NatPevin, maybe time to get a life

Hehe he's on fire - I'm in Dunedin for the weekend..I guess the pick of the games is Tech Roslyn, right?Toffeeman662012-03-26 21:31:46

I pick Spartacus, Crixus, Gannicus and of course the honourable Oenomaus. This four should easily see off any other squad you fools could pick. For I am Good Solonius!!

26 March Transfers from Otago Utd are up:

Most players returning to parent clubs, but note:

Rodrigues to Tech
Fitzpatrick to Caversham

Which club is Andrew Ridden playing at this year?

Seems like Caversham and Tech have got their transfers requests in already. So it looks to me like Ferguson, Cantillo, Ridden and McGregor must be going to either Roslyn (fingers crossed) or Mosgiel.

OK I'll talk to myself. I see there's a double-header at the Caledonian anyway - Uni vs Cavvy and Tech vs Rosyln. Smart stuff from FootballSouth that. Weather forecast is good! See you there - should be a couple of crackers. Tech to beat Roslyn with ease and the Scarfies to give Cavvy a bit of a fright too I think.

Ridden will go where he can start, not much choice then

id imagine the majority of transfers will be done tonight at training. i have heard some of the boys may be taking a couple of weeks off to recover.

Picks for the Weekend

with more Otago Utd players surely Roslyn are favourites this saturday?

well of course Myers isn't available, doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure that one out, where is Joy & Prattley wise old man?

are they the only ones from the squad having a rest?

Ridden to Caversham

Hey Bois! Long time reader, first time poster here.. just like to get my picks in for the opening round clashes.
Uni vs Cav (1-2)

Qtwn vs Mos (1-4)

Nor va GBs (2-1)

Tech vs Ros (3-1)

Not too sure why my tech lads have been talked down so much on here and i expect the reigning champs to be to strong for the horsehead. Northern to pip Braes late on

the fridge thing has been done before, nice try all the same

and it looks like it worked, good job Malc, how much did he cost?

Thanks for your vote of approval brookside but unlike you im not pretending to be one of dunedin footballs familiar faces.. just fridges biggest fan

Looks like the majority of transfers went throught today with Roslyn aside. Tech, Mos and Cavvy have all their players back whilst Donnie has signed for G.I (must be money in that move...). As for Cantillo i think he is back up north for winter and does not look like Ferg has signed with anyone. Maybe Roslyn as they havnt confirmed anyone yet. Food for thought

Mosgiel must be pinning their hopes on signing Ferguson? haven't they lost three starters from last year with no replacements?

Ferg having a rest for a couple of weeks to get over a long season