New signing new thread .
Anyone with good details on him or would it be best to wiki him?
Big boots to fill .
New signing new thread .
Anyone with good details on him or would it be best to wiki him?
Big boots to fill .
Bula Roy!
Looking forward to having some much needed pace up front!
Looking forward to seeing you in the Nix, Roy. Welcome and Bula!
Some interesting details from last June when Derby County wantd him on a one month extended trail but he couldn't go because he had to stay in NZ to fulfill the requirements for applying for NZ residency. He'll soon have permanent residency and then won't be classified as a foreign player for the Nix I guess:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10887895
PSV Eindhoven were also interested in him at one stage.
Audio interview yesterday from Radio Australia:
From Fiji Broadcasting Corp:
Phoenix Welcome Krishna12:28 Wed Jan 08, 2014
Report by: Indra Singh
Fiji football wonder boy Roy Krishna has started training with his new club, the Wellington Phoenix from today.
Already expectations are for the Siberia lad to fit into the A League franchise without too many problems.
Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick says while the first part of the puzzle was complete for Krishna, it will now be up to the player to prove his worth for a starting place.
He told FBC Sports from Wellington that they were looking forward to having their first ever Fijian player in the side.
“It is the same as the all other players. We expect players to train very very well. Then when they get a chance to play in an A League match, they have to come off the bench and prove themselves. And that is very important part of about our culture and work ethic. I don’t think Roy will have too much trouble in fitting in at all. He starts training today and he will start learning the way we play and the formation as we have two formations. He will need to learn to cooperate with his team mates in attack predominately and learn to defend in the front half as well. So that process starts today and we are all excited about it in Wellington.”
Wellington Phoenix Aware of Fijian Players
16:23 Wed Jan 08, 2014
Report by: Indra Singh
The Wellington Phoenix football club is well aware of talent in Fiji, which could see them signing more players in the future.
The A League franchise signed Fiji wonder boy Roy Krishna yesterday.
Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick says the talent in Fiji is tremendous with a number of unpolished diamonds.
“In my previous life when I was over at Melbourne Victory and Victorian Institue of Sports, I also assisted the national Under-20 side coach when Australia played in the Oceania region, I was part of the coaching squad that played against Fiji. And I saw enormous talent throughout the islands and the Fijian team was very strong, very quick and very skillful. So I would think we will be doing a more recruiting from Fiji and looking forward to going there and bring the team over at some stage.”
Krishna started training with the Phoenix from today.
From Dom Post
You couldn't fault the decision, given Herbert eventually landed Paul Ifill and Chris Greenacre as his two import frontrunners.
Interesting given he trialled in May 2009, Ifill and Greenacre were announced in July 2009, and our final import spot was filled in October with Cheng.
From Dom Post
You couldn't fault the decision, given Herbert eventually landed Paul Ifill and Chris Greenacre as his two import frontrunners.
Interesting given he trialled in May 2009, Ifill and Greenacre were announced in July 2009, and our final import spot was filled in October with Cheng.
But wasn't there a rule that meant an Asian player was an extra import?
From Dom Post
You couldn't fault the decision, given Herbert eventually landed Paul Ifill and Chris Greenacre as his two import frontrunners.
Interesting given he trialled in May 2009, Ifill and Greenacre were announced in July 2009, and our final import spot was filled in October with Cheng.
But wasn't there a rule that meant an Asian player was an extra import?
From Dom Post
You couldn't fault the decision, given Herbert eventually landed Paul Ifill and Chris Greenacre as his two import frontrunners.
Interesting given he trialled in May 2009, Ifill and Greenacre were announced in July 2009, and our final import spot was filled in October with Cheng.
To be fair International signings are always a risk
Ernie had his duds at Victory as well. Don't think as many.
Ernie had his duds at Victory as well. Don't think as many.
having kava in his honour
Ricardhino's salary would have been greater than all of those combined (probably by about 3-4 times). Some of those were a bit puzzling but it is easier when you have more money to play with across the entire squad.
Who'll end up with the most goals this season? Brocks or Roy?
Ernie had his duds at Victory as well. Don't think as many.
The king of dribble as their international marquee was a big dud
Looking back at it, Brebner and Carlos were the only ones to stay around for 2+ seasons.
Ernie had his duds at Victory as well. Don't think as many.
The king of dribble as their international marquee was a big dud
Looking back at it, Brebner and Carlos were the only ones to stay around for 2+ seasons.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
Who'll end up with the most goals this season? Brocks or Roy?
Waffles but Brocks out of him and Roy.
I see that a newspaper report mentions one Rex Dawkins as Roy's "agent", if I recall correctly. Is this the same white-haired Mr Dawkins who was supreme overlord of Waitakere United for all those seasons?
I see that a newspaper report mentions one Rex Dawkins as Roy's "agent", if I recall correctly. Is this the same white-haired Mr Dawkins who was supreme overlord of Waitakere United for all those seasons?
Yes Rex is Roys manager. Thats all he does in football - look after Roy. Outside of that, he is not involved in football anywhere.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
I think it's awesome that in our league players genuinely get the opportunity to go from amateur perk football to professional level, it's one of the great things about the A-League - this really is a great story for the guy and I hope it works out for all concerned. Biggest thing is adapting to defenders who will be stronger and quicker and will give him much less space so it will be a lot harder to fashion chances. But it does seem like he'll put the ball in the net if given the opportunity
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
Anyone remember Eddy Putter?
Any who was the short striker who use to play with Greenie? THink he decided WEllington wasn't for him either
Anyone remember Eddy Putter?
Any who was the short striker who use to play with Greenie? THink he decided WEllington wasn't for him either
He came over during that absolutely horrible weather during the Bocca game...was freezing and windy, got on the pitch and long story short we signed that South American guy with the hair and name that's not worth the effort to remember.
Shuker?
That's the one
Putter spawned a thread of golfing puns
Anyone remember Eddy Putter?
Any who was the short striker who use to play with Greenie? THink he decided WEllington wasn't for him either
The Claus!
Oh the memories.
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.
Yes Rex is Roys manager. Thats all he does in football - look after Roy. Outside of that, he is not involved in football anywhere.
Anyone remember Eddy Putter?
Any who was the short striker who use to play with Greenie? THink he decided WEllington wasn't for him either
I think it was Chris Someone, Shutter maybe??
I seem to remember he had a huge forehead
The couple of Thai players weren't that great either were they? Struggling for memory.