Southern Football (incl Southern United) (Part 1)

the region hasnt had a chance to see anything else.

I agree with horses head, granted Otago dont have the players to threatin Auckland or Waitakere's dominance but there real problems lie off the field.

Yeah time for new faces on the board, Chids is a good fundraiser but not GM material

I am an avid fan of Otago FC, however like others am often dissapointed by the rumours and apparant lack of action from the board members, coaches, and administrators within the franchise. The current lack of a coach at the moment is a clear indication. However, I do happen to know that some of the mentioned board members do (and are prepared to) put a lot of time and energy into Otago FC. Does anyone else know of anyone that is prepared to commit as much time as they do?

So, before ranting and raving continues, why dont those that have some thought in this issue propose ways to improve things or suggest better alternatives. It's easy to moan, but how many of you can provide valuable input.

Dosent Chidley get 50k a year for his time or is this wrong?

Confirmation Terry Phelan will be the Otago coach for one final season! Training to start a week Tuesday or maybe even Saturday....

When was this announced.

It has not yet been announced but a close friend and player told me lastnight, The first game of the season on November the 1st it at home (carisbrook), to last years champions Auckland city.

Do they even have a team?

Draw is out:

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What is the old adage - FAILING TO PREPARE IS PREPARING TO FAIL. This is so true of this franchise
It almost seems that, as it is the last season in the current format, those supposedly running it are doing their best to make sure it is questioned by NZF whether a team should come from Otago. Therefore killing the higher level of football for the next generation. Unless they move elsewhere of course.

Rumours flying around that Michael McGarry is the new Otago coach

Perry Groves, In reply to these rumors they are just that-rumours. I have heard from a very strong source that Sean Brand will be Otago United Player/Coach this season

I can confirm after talking to Chids this morning that Mike Mcgarry is the new coach of Otago United and Terry Phelan will take the youth team , He is still head coach of Otago United and will oversee all teams under the United banner , this includes Womens , Youth and Senior Mens

11th hour change... Malcolm Fleming confirmed coach of Otago United

So who is the actual coach and when is it starting? All of the other NZFC teams have their coaches and teams more or less sorted out and training has commenced etc. Come on Otago, sort it out.

So who is the actual coach and when is it starting? All of the other NZFC teams have their coaches and teams more or less sorted out and training has commenced etc. Come on Otago, sort it out.

Apparently Phelo has got his lawyers in as the contract he's got says 3 years and the argument is when it started from. He never signed anything for the first two as that was his favorite story, and Otago are saying that whem he finally officially signed it was back dated. So otago is in limbo until they sort out their legal position. Bodes well for the season

So whos going to take the youth team, and when will that start up? Also some opinions on a on a possible Otago United Squad of 20 players? Who would you pick?

Malcy & Rodney Fleming upfront Bo Chids left wing

Fair call Perry. However id prefer to see Rodney in the middle of the park with Steve Brooks and Rab Smith upfront and Alan Lailder sweeping the defenceSneaky Butler 22009-09-24 19:49:56

You'd have to have Fridgey in goal - what a stopper

According to Footballsouth.co.nz Malcolm Fleming has been appointed as the Otago United head coach.

worst kept secret is out

whens training?

Apparently Tuesday Logan Park at 6.30pm. Not 100% sure though

may aswell give otago united the wooden spoon right now. horseshead212009-09-26 12:45:21

Sneaky Butler 22009-09-29 11:16:12

Are you Malcy's love child

So an interesting piece in the ODT today from Blair Scoullar. I have to agree with Blair the whole club and board are an absolute joke, but why did he have to lick Phelos arse so much?

Good article
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/soccer/75736/soccer-board-blame-woes-scoullar-says

Latest Terry Boylan rumour - playing for Caversham

True he's had enough of being back stabbed at roslyn.

it's about time the ODT did some proper reporting. While I agree with the sentiments about the board (as I've voiced before) Phelo has to take some of the blame as the buck stops with the coach.

back stabbed?

top notch comments from Scoullar bout time someone said something 

cant believe malc fleming has been appointed.... hasnt won a thing... I guess thats in keeping with the boards ambitions

nothing but rumours perry re boylan

pretty sure its a done deal horsie

It's a done deal about Boylan. Apparently there has been several people working hard behind the scenes at Roslyn to undermine the work he was doing, so he's pulled the pin. Must be something in it, terry parle going, hugh madden steps aside and now boylan.