having to come out of retirement so that the part time kiwis (Smith and Reid) can go on a holiday during the offseason must be slightly annoying for him. He is a legend for stepping up, where those two have let us down (again).
I doubt he is annoyed at all.
Classic case of projection :-)
Smith is always letting us down and lets be honest, he is only a championship player. Reid on the other hand is a proven EPL player whom has had a few knocks over the last year.
Yep sucks to be that bad
It is when you dictate to your national coach when you will play. I mean every knew when the international windows were coming up for example, so he chose when we had a game to be played, to get married instead. Lesser players than him would have jumped at the chance.
You aren't allowed to decide when is the best time to be married for you and your family and friends ?
Yeah right
To PNG
It would not be my first choice but always interesting to play football and see different places.
#vietnam67
God help me, I was only 19.
Old enough to carry a gun.
Old enough to have also listened to Redgum, way back when.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
You aren't allowed to decide when is the best time to be married for you and your family and friends ?
Yeah right
Whatever. There is always an excuse. You either show up for internationals when called upon or you don't and if the NZF take on a more staunch approach to these guys, it would add discipline to the team. Should they choose to retire from International football as a result, good on them, gives someone else a chance.
You aren't allowed to decide when is the best time to be married for you and your family and friends ?
Yeah right
Whatever. There is always an excuse. You either show up for internationals when called upon or you don't and if the NZF take on a more staunch approach to these guys, it would add discipline to the team. Should they choose to retire from International football as a result, good on them, gives someone else a chance.
And to be fair, the FIFA international windows are well known in advance - and there's not that many of them during a course of a year. If you're an aspiring international footballer, it's probably something you'd pay attention to when considering potential wedding dates.
1. If you are a footballer and you want to have your wedding over an extended break, its a great time to have it in the international window, especially if your mates are footballers as well (Wheres my invite mr Smith ?)
2. He isnt an aspiring international footballer
2. He isnt an aspiring international footballer
...unless we qualify for a World Cup*
(Was supposed to quote not this).
1. If you are a footballer and you want to have your wedding over an extended break, its a great time to have it in the international window, especially if your mates are footballers as well (Wheres my invite mr Smith ?)
2. He isnt an aspiring international footballer
He missed the last window because he was proposing, that's hardly something that requires an extended break. He has assured us that his wedding wont impact on any tournaments, etc.
I'm sure when you're setting a date for a proposal you can squeeze that in amongst NZ's heavy international program.
1. If you are a footballer and you want to have your wedding over an extended break, its a great time to have it in the international window, especially if your mates are footballers as well (Wheres my invite mr Smith ?)
2. He isnt an aspiring international footballer
He missed the last window because he was proposing, that's hardly something that requires an extended break. He has assured us that his wedding wont impact on any tournaments, etc.
I'm sure when you're setting a date for a proposal you can squeeze that in amongst NZ's heavy international program.
I know people who were married, divorced, engaged, impregnated then re-marrried since our last international match! Oh and my mother died too.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
1. If you are a footballer and you want to have your wedding over an extended break, its a great time to have it in the international window, especially if your mates are footballers as well (Wheres my invite mr Smith ?)
2. He isnt an aspiring international footballer
He missed the last window because he was proposing, that's hardly something that requires an extended break. He has assured us that his wedding wont impact on any tournaments, etc.
I'm sure when you're setting a date for a proposal you can squeeze that in amongst NZ's heavy international program.
I know people who were married, divorced, engaged, impregnated then re-marrried since our last international match! Oh and my mother died too.
Is this one and the same person? My life seems so ordinary in comparison.
And sorry about your mum.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Any update on the Nix "Please Show cause" letter to the FFA.
Or is Defamation OK on a football field as well as assault now.
Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn
I'd be surprised if it isn't just quietly forgotten by all parties.
The communication lines have been strangled by someone
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
We might have to wait until he releases his book. Or until the tatty copy is in the library at worst.
Fuck this stupid game
Did Andrew decline the offer to return or was this whole episode just media "smoke and mirrors"/red top trash reporting?
Did Andrew decline the offer to return or was this whole episode just media "smoke and mirrors"/red top trash reporting?
Dura never said anything about the situation publically. Any speculation was done by the Media and us. I'm sure there was a conversation, but cause he is a good cod, he kept everything private and didn't do it through the media
Angrier but more cuddly than a Honey Badger
With Vukovic battling with Vedran for Sydney's #1 spot, Dura is looking pretty good to become the most capped A-League player ever this season.
I would think that players like Elrich and Broxham will eventually pass the others, but it's still a damn fine effort from Dura!
| Rank | Player | Appearances |
| 1 |
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250 |
| 2 |
|
246 |
| 3 |
|
236 |
| 4 |
|
230 |
| 5 |
|
228 |
| 6 |
|
225 |
| 7 |
|
224 |
| 8 |
|
221 |
| 9 |
|
218 |
| 10 |
|
208 |
High praise for Hudson.
But he also supported Hudson when he called out Martin. I think some people are finding it difficult to believe that perhaps Dura really does rate Anfony.
who is the guy in the passenger seat?
who is the guy in the passenger seat?
He is doing a good job.
So there have been a lot of conflicting opinions on how Durante has been this season: I was wondering if here we could have a place to have our opinions on him this season be known.
a few errors which he would be aware of more than anyone but generally continues to be a class defender. The notion that he has suddenly lost his pace is not correct in my opinion and his reading of the game continues to be outstanding.
I think he's been poor overall, but so has the team - so it's hard to know how much of that is just from having a poor performing midfield in front of him.
Certainly he's not quite the player he was 3 or 4 years ago though.
a.haak
I think he's been poor overall, but so has the team - so it's hard to know how much of that is just from having a poor performing midfield in front of him.
Certainly he's not quite the player he was 3 or 4 years ago though.
Hence the importance of giving Lowry, Fox etc a reasonable opportunity on the pitch.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
I thought he played well against Fiji and pretty cool he captained the team. He is a good leader.
Andrew is ranked at #56 in "The Top 100 All-Time Greatest A-League Players" Four Four Two Australia magazine August 2017
(The list includes foreign imports such as Del Piero and Yorke)
The magazine has a good bio of each player with a photo.
Phoenix players past and present featuring:
4. Shane Smeltz
6. Carlos Hernandez
9. Marco Rojas
16. Joel Griffiths
20. Danny Vukovic
30. Paul Ifill
39. Fred
44. Nathan Burns
48. Jade North
56. Andrew Durante
62. Michael McGlinchey
67. Gui Finkler
70. Kosta Barbarouses
So, thirteen Phoenix players - 13% of the Top 100
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Andrew is ranked at #56 in "The Top 100 All-Time Greatest A-League Players" Four Four Two Australia magazine August 2017
(The list includes foreign imports such as Del Piero and Yorke)
The magazine has a good bio of each player with a photo.
Phoenix players past and present featuring:
4. Shane Smeltz
6. Carlos Hernandez
9. Marco Rojas
16. Joel Griffiths
20. Danny Vukovic
30. Paul Ifill
39. Fred
44. Nathan Burns
48. Jade North
56. Andrew Durante
62. Michael McGlinchey
67. Gui Finkler
70. Kosta Barbarouses
So, thirteen Phoenix players - 13% of the Top 100
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
I am surprised they allowed any New Zealanders on "their" list. Ifill should have been somewhere in the top 15. Carlos 6th?
I am surprised they allowed any New Zealanders on "their" list. Ifill should have been somewhere in the top 15. Carlos 6th?
You prob need 'New Zealanders' in inverted commas too LG!
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Dura is one of six candidates you can vote for on the A-League website here for "Best Ever A-League Defender":
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/debate-who-is-t...
Dura currently leads the poll.
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Voted "Best Defender in A-League History" last week:
Wellington Phoenix ✔ @WgtnPhoenixFC
Well don't just take our word for it. Congratulations @A_Dura22 - voted by you as the league's best. #COYN
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/revealed-hyundai-a-leagues-best-ever-players/1njfpffs2nmjh12ejsuqf82afa …
Big Pete 65, Christchurch