Southern Football (incl Southern United) (Part 2)

I would have thought that Tech and Roslyn would have been the two options for the Irish lads to be fair, Terry will no doubt be talking the ear off a number of them while Tech will throw some coin around surely. Hopefully it will make for an interesting and exciting league this year. How are teams shaping up anyone know?

Tech do not throw cash around for any players. They are not like Cavy (have been in the past).

That was long time ago Tekkers, think Green Island are forking out money this season but doing it all wrong, paying those young Southland kids so they don't go back to play for Spirit haha

There should be no $$ thrown in this league period. It's not sustainable and there would be very few players worth it. Would be very surprised if a club was willing to shell out $$ - especially on youth players - that would be financial suicide.

GI splashed the $$$ to youth players last season

It would pretty naive to think that there isn't some money being given to players or at the very least they won't be paying subs and will be getting given club clothing and equipment.

Bang on! been happening for years. You think Eder was at Mosgiel for the football????

Eder had a job which was why he played for Mosgiel - organised through the club. Paying players to play is infinitely different to not having to pay fees/subs and getting gear. I have only ever played for two first teams where fees were paid at that level and it was a matter of principle over a necessity. One of the perks of playing first team + boots/gloves. Bit different to signing a contract and getting a cheque for 'coaching and travel' each season season. Even a win bonus is pretty standard for most clubs up north - but wouldn't expect to see it down here. Still maintain that players down here shouldn't get that $$ - poor investment.

Players anywhere shouldn't get it.  Not at regional football level.

I'm crying... what clubs in Dunedin don't offer their first team free subs?

Mosgiel for one.

I highly doubt that Varsity have the financial might to write off $2.5 k from their accounts?

Just for all the fans out there wondering, Tech get player sponsors to cover subs

A very smart and reasonable approach. I think its the clubs who simply double down on subs from other players in the club to cover prems teams that aren't operating in a financially prudent way. 

Fridge vs O'Reilly first seasons in charge...

2014-15 Southern United FC 16 3 1 12 20 39 -19 10

2016-17 Southern United FC 17 3 1 13 18 36 -18 10

How many scholarships were given out to girls to come down here & play in the youth mens comp?

Yeah and Fridge was judged on his second season when it all turned to shiite.  So your point is what?  Give O'Reilly a second term?

When you compare the first seasons of both, the level of financial backing and optimism is very different. O'Reilly should be expected to do a lot more next season. 

Who were the "good staff"?

You need to stay off that glass pipe my friend

Our old mate NatPevin, did Jude not get a decent run under Fridge?

Youth league?

Heard a rumour in Auckland that Glenfield are keen to bring all the Irish guys up for the NRFL season.. anyone else hear that?

Yarn

The Prem women from Tech, Roslyn & Uni are playing in a junior mens comp i believe

Right strange one. Do they all have FS scholarship girls?

I thought it was far fetched also, would mean they would have to leave their FDO roles which would be a massive slap in the face for FS.

Malcolm Fleming - Cavvy Senior Coach for 2017...

Not that far fetched as Auckland clubs have been in contact with other SU players over the last couple of seasons to move for winter  football.

Paid weekly to play with sign on fee and on win bonus, flat sorted, job sorted, no -temp days etc.  Oh hang on having a run out for Mosgiel. What would you pick.

This was same format [job and house not req'd] to what CS [chch] had on the table for a SU player to sign for 2017.

Maybe they have signed for CS, transfer day will tell.

Irish players staying but may not play in winter leagues

is the fat Ronaldo - Henrique back in town playing for GI?

Initial squads within Rab's preview - https://footballsouthnz.co.nz/SocProgs2017/1stProg%2028%20March.pdf

Aaron Corkhill to Caversham? Lol what 

Teaches at Kings where Malcy is, Fletcher cup...