It's not that long. Pretty sure he played some games for Gisborne last winter.
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Why Noah?? Geez I suppose next we are going to hear we have signed Devine, Bazeley and some other old boys who won't be able to run.
kevin please don't let our best youth go - apparently we have lost Robinson, lets not lose Fowler, Scott, Holloway et al. so work hard to keep them.
kevin please don't let our best youth go - apparently we have lost Robinson, lets not lose Fowler, Scott, Holloway et al. so work hard to keep them.
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Matt Friel the american lad has gone to ACFC.
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Scott was discussed somewhere else and indications were he was staying at Waikato I thought?
Normo's coming home
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The Waikato Times reported yesterday that Steven Holloway, Ben Hunt (eastern suburbs) and Jakub Sinkora (back for this third spell) have signed for waikato.
Aaron Scott has had offers from Wellington and Waitakere as well as Waikato.
Scott returned to action for Melville last weekend, but 22-year-old david Samson was the preferred choice at right back (he's faster and more athletic). Scott was instead fitted in at left midfield and responded with two goals, one of them a real cracker. After the match he recieved a presentation marking his 100th first team appearance for Melville (not bad for a 22-year-old). Interstingly, ColeTtinkler, one of the lads he would possibly displace at wellington, was also in the clubrooms for the occasion.
So would Tinkler return to Waikato if squeezed out at wellington? No, he said.
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Bloodly hell - just heard from a person at the Schools Tournament that Falloon has apparently grabbed a boy around the neck from an opposition team.
Bloody hell I hope this is not true.
Bloody hell I hope this is not true.
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[QUOTE=Marama]Bloodly hell - just heard from a person at the Schools Tournament that Falloon has apparently grabbed a boy around the neck from an opposition team.
Theres been a bit of discussion on the Napier Tournament Thread, but no-one seems to have all the details. You say grabbed a boy around the neck, others are talking of punches being thrown.
Theres been a bit of discussion on the Napier Tournament Thread, but no-one seems to have all the details. You say grabbed a boy around the neck, others are talking of punches being thrown.
Whatever happened I hope its been dealt with appropriately by the officials.
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Fallon grabbed and pulled, no punches, no pushing.
As much as I hate Fallon, you can't spread bullsh*t rumours about him punching kids. If he's going to hang, let it be because he is a rubbish coach, not some rumour about assaulting kids.
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Agreed Agent 47. Thanks for clarifying. That is a much more understandable.He is certainly a great coach at school boy level. Whether he can do something similar for Waikato remains to be seen.
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Interesting article in the Waikato Times today which throws huge question marks over whether Falloon will be coach by the end of the week.
With rumours surrounding Waikato FC coach Kevin Fallon about an alleged manhandling of a player last week, the Waikato Times has been told Melville coach Steve Williams had been approached as a possible replacement coach.
Williams laughed when questioned about the proposition and said, "I've been told I'm not supposed to talk about it."
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Interesting article in the Waikato Times today which throws huge question marks over whether Falloon will be coach by the end of the week.
With rumours surrounding Waikato FC coach Kevin Fallon about an alleged manhandling of a player last week, the Waikato Times has been told Melville coach Steve Williams had been approached as a possible replacement coach.
Williams laughed when questioned about the proposition and said, "I've been told I'm not supposed to talk about it."
Fallon's true colours showing. I still remember well watching his team play in Palmy at the NZ secondary school champs and one of his team provoked a member of the other team and caused a fight. Fallon stood by yelling abuse at the other players and "congratulated" his player for his part. Not the sort of coach I'd ever want to have for my kids or for my senior team for that matter. He ruined Hamilton afc in the National League years as a plyer/coach and he'll do the same to Waikato.
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Why Noah?? Geez I suppose next we are going to hear we have signed Devine, Bazeley and some other old boys who won't be able to run.
kevin please don't let our best youth go - apparently we have lost Robinson, lets not lose Fowler, Scott, Holloway et al. so work hard to keep them.
kevin please don't let our best youth go - apparently we have lost Robinson, lets not lose Fowler, Scott, Holloway et al. so work hard to keep them.
Talked to Noah today - absolutley no truth in the signing for Waikato rumour. If anywhere he'd play at Waitak with Danny Hay and Embers but he basically can't be arsed playing anymore.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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...and that is harsh on Noah who has only just turned 30... and last time he played had no problems running at all.
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i watched noah play central league for gisborne last season on a couple of occasions and to be fair, he didn't exactly have to run to be able to dominate.
he'd be a welcome addition to the nzfc. we need as many high-profile former pros involved as possible.
i hope he does sign for somebody.
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Fallon May Not Be Coaching Waikato After His Little Incident At The NAtional Secondary Schools Tournament Kudos to Auckand Grammar For Pulling Out Of Knockout Cup [Snip]
james dean2008-09-11 21:00:51
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Waikato FC announce trial
15.09.08
Waikato Football Club will be holding a trial on the 28th of September.
Having secured a number of players to compete in the 2008/2009 New Zealand Football Championship season Waikato Football Club is holding an open trial to further evaluate players in the region.
If interest is high enough Kevin Fallon will hold the trial in Ngaruawahia on the 28th of September.
"We are calling for anyone who feels they have what it takes to play in the NZFC or National Youth League to get in touch with us," Operations Manager James Raffan said.
To register interest or to discuss the trial further please email James Raffan (James@waikatofc.co.nz)
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Had a good chuckle when I read this!Can't imagine there are many teams playing in the top league in their country who hold an open trial to get players!Maybe they should have spent less time arranging this trial and more time signing up the all waikato lads signing for waitakere,auckland and hawkes bay!
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Exactly i am from the waikato and am embarassed that they havent got a squad sorted. Was told 3 weeks ago they had 19 players signed yet now here they have 3 ......whose running the ship mickey mouse
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Leeds United actually held an open trial a few seasons ago and actually signed a few pros who had simply been released by their previous clubs. Whilst it might not be 'normal' it is not unheard of and it is a chance for all the people who moan and whinge every year that they dont get a chance to 'put up or shut up!'
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There is nothing wrong with "open trials". I would recommend holding one every couple of seasons. You be surprised with some of the abilities that are about. However, because Fallon is in charge, I don't really imagine that many players would turn up. It's would be a disappointing turn out I think.
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Hope Kevin gets a fair go it will be interesting to see what he can do.
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Che bunce is a money grabbing show pony
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he certainly does seem to be all about himself
and i'm not a fan of his willingness to sl*g everyone off as he retires or moves clubs
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Fallon has obviously been looking to bring in a lot of his old players. One of which is Davendar Singh. Singh played for Fallon at Mount Albert before movin to play in the States. He then went over and played in Malaysia for a few years before getting injured and taking a job in Wellington. Apparently Fallon has been in touch with him and is looking to make the former All White U17 star his next aquisition.
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from what i saw some of the u19 boys that were playing against the trialists would make better signings!
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I know one guy from last week who's been asked back to another trial this weekend. Decent player.
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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Any word on whom has or hasnt been asked back, the delay in naming this side seems strange with only just over 5 weeks till the actual league starts
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Any word on whom has or hasnt been asked back, the delay in naming this side seems strange with only just over 5 weeks till the actual league starts
Why would that be, no other team has named their squad have they?
A dog with a bone :)
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Suppose there won't be any word on a squad until after the next trial this weekend at the earliest.
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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What date are the squads meant to be named then?
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craig wylie and prince quansah have signed, prepare for maybe a few other mags boys
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Final trial this Sunday at Ngaruawahia apparently. KO 2pm.
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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I know one guy from last week who's been asked back to another trial this weekend. Decent player.
Same here. Know quite a few actually.
Three for me, and two for them.
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I'm thinking of going down to lend our boy some support. Might be entertaining.....or not!
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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From Waikato Times
Soccer team gives itself red card
By IAN ANDERSON - Waikato Times | Saturday, 11 October 2008
A lack of funding has forced Waikato FC out of this season's New Zealand Football Championship.
Club chairman Keith Ward said Waikato FC were about $90,000 short of being able to compete and had advised New Zealand Football their withdrawal was imminent.
"It's bloody heart-breaking. There's been an enormous amount of work put into the club by volunteers over the past four or five years.
"Many of the financial avenues we have relied on in the past four seasons are no longer possible with charitable trust money heavily reduced and facing increasing competition compared to previous years."
There have been signs that all was not right. Waikato had recruited former All White coach Kevin Fallon but some players expected to sign for the club had moved on.
Ward said Waikato FC had raised more than $1 million in the past four seasons, but this year "the cupboard is very bare". The club paid its entry fee two weeks ago but had a funding grant deferred to March, "which wasn't going to work for us".
Ward said enquiries about future grants were reasonably negative. "That would probably account for one third of the budget and was too big a risk." The only hope for the 2008-2009 season would be a cash injection from an unknown white knight, he said.
Waikato FC may be joined in pulling out of the eight-team competition by Team Wellington, which is also struggling.
The eight franchises will take part in a conference call on Monday with New Zealand Football to discuss funding problems for franchises which must pay costs of $300,000-$400,000 to play.
New Zealand Football is unlikely to be able to bail out the clubs but may consider reducing the competition to a less expensive two-round season of 14 matches. "It'd save us around $31,000, which wouldn't make a big enough difference," Mr Ward said.
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And news just in...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikatotimes/4729344a6414.html
Funds crisis sees Edmondson tipped to succeed Fallon
By BRUCE HOLLOWAY - Waikato Times | Thursday, 16 October 2008
Dave Edmondson appears poised to make a shock return as soccer coach of financially struggling Waikato FC.
Incumbent coach Kevin Fallon yesterday became the first major casualty of Waikato's funding crisis, parting company with the club after it told him it could not afford to pay him under its stringent financial rescue plan.
And while nobody from Waikato FC would comment this morning, the Times understands Edmondson who in December 2006 quit as Waikato coach in his debut season after a string of poor results, and three of his squad members were arrested for fighting in Napier was set to fill the breach.
Edmondson, who could not be contacted by the Times this morning, has since gained new respect as the province's most active coach, taking up the reins with some success at Ngaruawahia United, Claudelands Rovers (women) and Hamilton Boys' High.
Edmondson was expected to have a shadow squad still containing up to six (unpaid) Auckland-based players training as early as this evening.
Fallon, who leaves having never coached his team in a competitive match, said the parting with Waikato was amicable.
"Football has got to carry on in the area, but working there as an amateur is not my cup of tea," he said.
"Without looking for anyone to blame, this is personally very disappointing and for the players.
"I was three-quarters of the way to completing a squad where I felt we could really have a go and the hardest part of football is recruitment.
"It's slightly embarrassing as well, but the club has got to carry on, that is the main thing.
"(Waikato chairman) Keith Ward has not dodged the issue.
"He has tackled everything head on.
"I have said to (assistants) Mike Groom and Ray Pooley that if they want to stay behind and help out, that's great."
New Zealand Football officials today were due to inspect Ngaruawahia's Centennial Park Waikato's proposed new home venue to see if it would be acceptable for New Zealand Football Championship matches.
Meanwhile, another struggling club, Team Wellington, has been lobbying for a reduced competition, preferring a two-round, 14-match regular season to what it believes is an excessive three-round, 21-match round-robin format.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikatotimes/4729344a6414.html
Funds crisis sees Edmondson tipped to succeed Fallon
By BRUCE HOLLOWAY - Waikato Times | Thursday, 16 October 2008
Dave Edmondson appears poised to make a shock return as soccer coach of financially struggling Waikato FC.
Incumbent coach Kevin Fallon yesterday became the first major casualty of Waikato's funding crisis, parting company with the club after it told him it could not afford to pay him under its stringent financial rescue plan.
And while nobody from Waikato FC would comment this morning, the Times understands Edmondson who in December 2006 quit as Waikato coach in his debut season after a string of poor results, and three of his squad members were arrested for fighting in Napier was set to fill the breach.
Edmondson, who could not be contacted by the Times this morning, has since gained new respect as the province's most active coach, taking up the reins with some success at Ngaruawahia United, Claudelands Rovers (women) and Hamilton Boys' High.
Edmondson was expected to have a shadow squad still containing up to six (unpaid) Auckland-based players training as early as this evening.
Fallon, who leaves having never coached his team in a competitive match, said the parting with Waikato was amicable.
"Football has got to carry on in the area, but working there as an amateur is not my cup of tea," he said.
"Without looking for anyone to blame, this is personally very disappointing and for the players.
"I was three-quarters of the way to completing a squad where I felt we could really have a go and the hardest part of football is recruitment.
"It's slightly embarrassing as well, but the club has got to carry on, that is the main thing.
"(Waikato chairman) Keith Ward has not dodged the issue.
"He has tackled everything head on.
"I have said to (assistants) Mike Groom and Ray Pooley that if they want to stay behind and help out, that's great."
New Zealand Football officials today were due to inspect Ngaruawahia's Centennial Park Waikato's proposed new home venue to see if it would be acceptable for New Zealand Football Championship matches.
Meanwhile, another struggling club, Team Wellington, has been lobbying for a reduced competition, preferring a two-round, 14-match regular season to what it believes is an excessive three-round, 21-match round-robin format.
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So what's the skinny on this Edondson character?
Also, stop posting the text of articles (which is a bit illegal) and post the links (which is not).
Thanks.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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