Andrew Durante (Western United)
I thought this happened days ago? Good news though.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289404&cc=3436
I believe this was the only camp he was part of, and he sat on the bench with Jon McKain but neither were sent on.
Both were uncapped at the time I believe
I believe this was the only camp he was part of, and he sat on the bench with Jon McKain but neither were sent on.
Both were uncapped at the time I believe
The new deal means that next year Durante could become available to play for New Zealand as he has never represented his native Australia. Is it something he would consider?
�It isn�t something I would push for, but at the same time I would never say no if I�ve not made the Australian team.
�It could be tricky having been born and bred in Aussie, but football has the tendency to send you on pathways you never imagined.
That'll annoy Siggy and Lochy, one of whom would have to give way for Dura in the AWs. Who are our current back 4 candidates - Nelsen, Reid, Smith, Boyens, Vicelich...?
I would be extraordinarily surprised to see Durante wearing AW colours. If he does then I'll eat my proverbial hat. Absolutely stoked about this signing though. True Aussie legend right here in lil' ol' NZ
Reid, Nelsen Dura Lochie, I like it....
Boyens and Vicelich were both pretty bad last time round. I wouldn't pick either of them again. Boxall in contrast was really good. Nelsens time might be almost up.
How come this didn't get the MAJOR PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT that Ifill got.
Consistency...
edit: oh yeah. Top work Dura. Rheineck is in the mail - keep it warm and you can open it once you become a Kiwi.
Jeff Vader2012-01-06 15:54:15
Consistency...
edit: oh yeah. Top work Dura. Rheineck is in the mail - keep it warm and you can open it once you become a Kiwi.
Jeff Vader2012-01-06 15:54:15
I was sure he came on as a sub in some friendly game�for them. Maybe not.
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Maybe I'm thinking of McKain?
McKain played for the Aussie's under Farina didn't he?
How come this didn't get the MAJOR PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT that Ifill got.Consistency...edit: oh yeah.
Exactly why people made a fuss when Ifill was re-signed; we knew they wouldn't announce other players like that.
I personally think this signing is bigger!
bopman on twitter makes a good point. Why doesn't Dura have his own song/chant? Let's do it boys and girls!
Oops. What is it?
I need to go to more Nix games TBQH ahmad2012-01-06 16:20:28
I need to go to more Nix games TBQH ahmad2012-01-06 16:20:28
When I see you Phoenix, I go out of my head
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
All the things you do to me and all the things you said
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
We slip and slide as we fall in love And I just can't seem to get enough of ...
DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DU DU-RANTE
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
All the things you do to me and all the things you said
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
We slip and slide as we fall in love And I just can't seem to get enough of ...
DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DUDUDUDU DURANTE, DU DU-RANTE
Yeah I need to get along to more Nix games 
When I see you Phoenix, I go out of my head
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
All the things you do to me and everything you said
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
We slip and slide as we fall in love And I just can't seem to get enough of ...
DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DU DU-RANTE
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
All the things you do to me and everything you said
I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough
We slip and slide as we fall in love And I just can't seem to get enough of ...
DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DU DU-RANTE
Fixed
Edit: Oh, and fantastic news
I-I-Iffy2012-01-06 17:22:36
good news!
hopefully Dura's signature and the victory meltdown (long may it last) will influence Manny to sign for us
ffa story
includes following +ve
�The group of players here are the best I�ve ever played with. Every day I enjoy going into work because I�ve never known a group like this.
tigers2012-01-06 17:51:05
hopefully Dura's signature and the victory meltdown (long may it last) will influence Manny to sign for us
ffa story
includes following +ve
�The group of players here are the best I�ve ever played with. Every day I enjoy going into work because I�ve never known a group like this.
tigers2012-01-06 17:51:05
Awesome news. Apart from when he first started back in 2008, he has seldom had a bad game.
Dura is one of the better Australians out there.
Dura is one of the better Australians out there.
OOOH DURA WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Poor Manny though. I think I might have broken his heart....
If we fail to re-sign Manny, I'm gonna blame you now
Fantastic news about a fantastic player. So pleased that our captain has re-signed.
A heart-broken Manny earlier today:
His close relative is behind laughing uncontrollably.
His close relative is behind laughing uncontrollably.
And appears open to the all whites, geez I wish he played central midfield!!
Great news that Durante had re-signed for 3 more years. I'd like to see him get a few more goals though, maybe catch up to SigmUnd at some point.
Great news that Durante had re-signed for 3 more years.� I'd like to see him get a few more goals though, maybe catch up to SigmUnd at some point.
Yeah not really pulling his weight as a CB
And appears open to the all whites, geez I wish he played central midfield!!
More like a left back..
Great news that Durante had re-signed for 3 more years.� I'd like to see him get a few more goals though, maybe catch up to SigmUnd at some point.
Yeah not really pulling his weight as a CB
Pffft. Did Siggie make Chotey lie down?
Note Tim's hairstyle.
Cool...good for the club....and a replacement for Ryan in 2014 if we get there...
When I see you Phoenix, I go out of my head I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough All the things you do to me and everything you said I Just Can't Get Enough, I Just Can't Get Enough We slip and slide as we fall in love And I just can't seem to get enough of ... DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DUDUDUDU DURA, DU DU-RANTE
FixedEdit: Oh, and fantastic news Quality chant for a quality player.
I think he's a proud Aussie- unless he's really serious about becoming a kiwi I think we should give up on it.
Really really stoked about this!
i think there is a reasonable chance he'll get called into socceroos for qualifiers some time in next 12 months (given his form and their relative weakness at CB), but if he doesnt betweeen now and becoming AW eligible, youd have to figure hed think v seriously about accepting an AW call cup. he has lived in the country for nearly five years, made it his home, captained the country's only professional team ... He has a strong link to the country now.
Really really stoked about this!
fantastic signing for the nix.
dont like the idea of him in a AW shirt though
dont like the idea of him in a AW shirt though
How come this didn't get the MAJOR PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT that Ifill got.Consistency...edit: oh yeah. Top work Dura. Purple Goanna is in the mail - keep it warm and you can open it once you become a Kiwi.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289404&cc=3436
I believe this was the only camp he was part of, and he sat on the bench with Jon McKain but neither were sent on.
Both were uncapped at the time I believe
McKain had 12 Aus caps before he signed with us, plus a few since then
I believe this was the only camp he was part of, and he sat on the bench with Jon McKain but neither were sent on.
Both were uncapped at the time I believe
Nice One Dura.Best news that. Great to see you commit for three more years.
Made my night 
Yeah,excellent
Stoked with this, Ifill now Durante, hopefully this sways Sanchez and and Muscat.........
See http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6223626/Phoenix-target-two-more-as-Durante-in-bag
from that article
"Manny is very close and hopefully we can get some common ground, which I'm anticipating," Herbert said.
"He has [got other offers], he's come from nothing to putting himself in the shop window so that's credit to him, he's done a great job for us.
"Hopefully we can retain his services here."
"Manny is very close and hopefully we can get some common ground, which I'm anticipating," Herbert said.
"He has [got other offers], he's come from nothing to putting himself in the shop window so that's credit to him, he's done a great job for us.
"Hopefully we can retain his services here."
we need some re-sign Muscat and Sanchez banners for tomorrow!