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Andrew Durante (Melbourne Victory | A-Leagues)

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I thought this happened days ago? Good news though.
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OFFICIAL RELEASE wrote:

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.


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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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...?

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads



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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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

Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic 
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Reid, Nelsen Dura Lochie, I like it....


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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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.
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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

Grumpy old bastard alert

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Jag wrote:
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?


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Jeff Vader wrote:

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!


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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
bopman on twitter makes a good point. Why doesn't Dura have his own song/chant? Let's do it boys and girls!

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
He does.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Oops. What is it?

I need to go to more Nix games TBQH ahmad2012-01-06 16:20:28

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yeah I need to get along to more Nix games

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
bwtcf wrote:
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


Fixed

Edit: Oh, and fantastic news
I-I-Iffy2012-01-06 17:22:36
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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.
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
ahmad wrote:
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
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Fantastic news about a fantastic player. So pleased that our captain has re-signed.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
A heart-broken Manny earlier today:


His close relative is behind laughing uncontrollably.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
And appears open to the all whites, geez I wish he played central midfield!!

Auckland will rise once more

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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.
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TIP-Dadi wrote:
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

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
And appears open to the all whites, geez I wish he played central midfield!!


More like a left back..

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
ahmad wrote:
TIP-Dadi wrote:
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.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cool...good for the club....and a replacement for Ryan in 2014 if we get there...

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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I-I-Iffy wrote:

bwtcf wrote:
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.

Kilmarnock FC - Scottish Premier League Champions 1965!

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
martinb wrote:
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.
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Anti Judas.
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
fantastic signing for the nix.
dont like the idea of him in a AW shirt though
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:

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.


Fuck this stupid game

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
playwithFire wrote:
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
You know we belong together...

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Nice One Dura.Best news that. Great to see you commit for three more years.

  Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Made my night

Allegedly

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yeah,excellent

                                                                        COYN    

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Stoked with this, Ifill now Durante, hopefully this sways Sanchez and and Muscat.........
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
See http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6223626/Phoenix-target-two-more-as-Durante-in-bag

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
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."
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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
we need some re-sign Muscat and Sanchez banners for tomorrow!

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