3 nutters in that lot. No wonder they were released
Waitakere United
Released ...?? .....they chewed their way out ....
waitak are signing totori, tom biss, joel stevens, aaron jones, steven gray (from oz i believe) for the o-league
they have released coombes, dowling, lowdon, cardozo, solomons and possibly hogg
IF this is true can the poster of some months back apologize for stating Waitak were insolvent and unlikely to make Fiji.....just saying.
it was probably Jeff Vader..
Thought Waitakere were skint.....
it was probably Jeff Vader..
There a shambles
3 nutters in that lot. No wonder they were released
3 nutters in that lot. No wonder they were released
You really have to question the stupidity of those decisions. Gets offered to play pro football and says no. Gets offered a trial and says no.
Who is giving him poor advice? I know that money is a factor to some degree especially if you have to move to Australia but then if you think you are good enough, back yourself to put in a good shift and earn more on the next contract if you just sign for a 1 year deal.
Considering the AWs need an LB, this makes it an even more bone headed decision. Playing in a pro team puts you in the window.....
His opinion of himself is somewhat on the high side, it seems.
But good on him, you never know who might come knocking if you keep telling yourself how good you are.
There is that...
So Tom Biss joins waitak
Looking forward to joining @WaitakereUnited in the O League. 10 days in Fiji ?⚽️
— tombiss (@tombiss1) March 24, 2014
That post screams ....Yayy holiday in Fiji to me!
That post screams ....Yayy holiday in Fiji to me!
I had the exact same thought.
That post screams ....Yayy holiday in Fiji to me!
I had the exact same thought.
But maybe we are just old and cynical
Brian Shelley is the new Director of Football at Waitakere United - he has already announced that he is leaving his role at Rangitoto College. What does a club with only 2 teams need with a Director of Football. Especially since the season is almost over for them
Exactly
and how about is playing role? retiring?
3 nutters in that lot. No wonder they were released
You really have to question the stupidity of those decisions. Gets offered to play pro football and says no. Gets offered a trial and says no.
Who is giving him poor advice? I know that money is a factor to some degree especially if you have to move to Australia but then if you think you are good enough, back yourself to put in a good shift and earn more on the next contract if you just sign for a 1 year deal.
Considering the AWs need an LB, this makes it an even more bone headed decision. Playing in a pro team puts you in the window.....
I heard CCM only offered Ian Hogg a barest minimum deal and he has a good new contract from his full-time NZ job so understandable. I guess the lad has to consider his long term future now. Would still love to see Hogg get a decent professional contract somewhere. Still think the Phoenix should give him a proper go at LB.
Minimum wage in the HAL is $45k I think. That's not exactly bones of your ass.
They offered him ANOTHER trial and he turned it down (if what we read above is correct). You can't blame the Phoenix for another crack and he says no.
Surprised we went Timmins over Hogg, maybe that answers it.
timmins looks like more of a footballer to me,but of course hogg has that awesome pace. and i'd rather see a kiwi on board
Minimum wage in the HAL is $45k I think. That's not exactly bones of your ass.
They offered him ANOTHER trial and he turned it down (if what we read above is correct). You can't blame the Phoenix for another crack and he says no.
I must admit I'd have grabbed the CCM opportunity but we all make our choices. I guess you have to be a gambler to want to be a professional footballer.
Minimum wage in the HAL is $45k I think. That's not exactly bones of your ass.
They offered him ANOTHER trial and he turned it down (if what we read above is correct). You can't blame the Phoenix for another crack and he says no.
I must admit I'd have grabbed the CCM opportunity but we all make our choices. I guess you have to be a gambler to want to be a professional footballer.
I guess at 23, if he wants to be a pro footballer, you would look to take any chance you can get if you back your own ability. Maybe he has decided its not for him?
Newsflash! Waitakerie Utd go for broke!
"Kim Dotcom backs Waitakerie Utd A-League bid. In a specially televised news announcement today, Kim Dotcom announces plans to launch humble Waitakerie Utd into the Australasian super-league by backing the west Auckland ASB-League outfit in an audacious bid for A-League glory. To a background of crashing drums, stroboscopic lights and disco-beat, the internet multi-millionaire stated his intention of bringing the A-League back to New Zealand's largest city 'within one more year'. And home games will not be staged at 'the Fred' as Waitakerie's humble ground is affectionately known, but 'more than possibly at Eden Park'.
"We know our rivals Auckland City FC have shown interest in a similar endeavour," a Waitakerie spokesperson afterwards admitted. "But with this sudden show of support from one of the country's richest and best known individuals, we're determined to make it a two-horse race. Let's see the colour of their money!"
Brave words. And possibly the start of a brave new era for NZ soccer."
Source - AP and www.waitakerieutd.com
I believe it is not April till tomorrow.
Kim Dotcom is a big fat fraud. Pack him off to the US asap please to let him face justice.
Newsflash! Waitakerie Utd go for broke!
"Kim Dotcom backs Waitakerie Utd A-League bid. In a specially televised news announcement today, Kim Dotcom announces plans to launch humble Waitakerie Utd into the Australasian super-league by backing the west Auckland ASB-League outfit in an audacious bid for A-League glory. To a background of crashing drums, stroboscopic lights and disco-beat, the internet multi-millionaire stated his intention of bringing the A-League back to New Zealand's largest city 'within one more year'. And home games will not be staged at 'the Fred' as Waitakerie's humble ground is affectionately known, but 'more than possibly at Eden Park'.
"We know our rivals Auckland City FC have shown interest in a similar endeavour," a Waitakerie spokesperson afterwards admitted. "But with this sudden show of support from one of the country's richest and best known individuals, we're determined to make it a two-horse race. Let's see the colour of their money!"
Brave words. And possibly the start of a brave new era for NZ soccer."
Source - AP and www.waitakerieutd.com
you do know you're spelling Waitakere wrong right?
I'm hoping it's a reference to how an Australian commentator once pronounced it years ago.
I'm hoping it's a reference to how an Australian commentator once pronounced it years ago.
Waitakery.
Btw, cheers Chopah. And well done to Ellersle for their ACFC tournament win. I enjoyed watching them.
Wai 2 v Kiwi FC 0 OFC
1-1 with warriors tough to qualify from here
Warriors played quite well and probably should have won the game.
25' Waitakere down 2-0 to Pirae 1st goal in first minute
Pirae down to 10 men 48' but still lead 2 nil
2 1 now
2 - 1 now 57'
Waitak gone - ACFC move on
Waitak gone - ACFC move on
Didn't pick that. Thought Pirae would throw the game by fielding a weakened squad for the upcoming semi, resting players etc.
Obviously fancy their chances against ACFC.