Kiwi Players Elsewhere

Finn Surman (Portland Timbers | USA)

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about 2 months ago · edited about 2 months ago · History
Of course nothing to do with the fact that Cardiff to Bristol, over the Severn is only a one hour drive!

Will have to be announced quick UK transfer window closes 19:00 GMT on Monday 2nd February.

If it happens plus with Libby & Marko playing within Wales, surely never a better time to be Kiwi football fan living in the Principality.

about 2 months ago
Spent a couple of years living in Bristol so always got a soft spot for The Robins even despite how they turned so rabidly on our beloved Marinovic! Seem like forever trapped in perennial Championship purgatory, hope FInn could be the man to turn their fortunes around. Not sure what it's like now days but there's worse cities in the UK to be in as a youngster especially as a pro footballer.
about 2 months ago · edited about 2 months ago · History
If Bristol were to pay £5 million, with our sell on clause plus youth solidarity dues, we could be in line for a $2 million payday 
about 2 months ago
Looks like he's staying in the mls for now
about 2 months ago
Yep, the Robins opt for another promising young CB from the MLS instead in Noah Eile - No trip east to Ashton Gate for me
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

about 1 month ago
Probably for the best. Could see him getting far more interest and going for a much bigger fee (of which a significant chunk would flow through to us) after a breakout World Cup performance
about 1 month ago
Thats why Silkenborg didn't sell McCowatt.
about 1 month ago
Where is the source we are getting 40 per cent of his next transfer fee?



Auckland will rise once more

about 1 month ago
It won't be 40%. Sell-on clauses are usually in the 15-20 percent range. I seem to remember it being said we negotiated a sell-on clause when we sold him, but even if we didn't, we will still get development solidarity payments. 
28 days ago · edited 28 days ago · History
Young ANZAC CB pairing for Portland.
Alex Bonetig (ex WSW) alongside Surman.

Timbera up 2-2 at HT.
28 days ago
Portland with a late 88th min winner. Finn S there at the end.
Bonetig off at 84 mins (2-2)
21 days ago · edited 21 days ago · History
Near full time, and Timbers trail 2-0 at Colorado.
Surman and Bonetig as the CB partnership.

But's it's a 3rd ex ALM young CB that's the star today. 
18 yr old Lucas Herrington (ex Roar) with a goal for the Rapids.

His last Roar game, was the great Nix 3-0 road win in Redcliffe.

Timbers went down to 10 men at 77 mins (2-0).

Edit - a 2-0 loss for Portland. Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YvjkqaCJ3k
18 days ago · edited 18 days ago · History
Via Niche Cache, 7 min Surman chat. He had a month long holiday in NZ.
Some AWs WC chat.

Sounds like a guy who quietly sets some lofty goals for himself. Wonder if one is to crack the EPL.

I remember some story that as a teenager he wrote down goals like playing for the Nix and then AWs by a certain age.

https://youtu.be/yhjsHbA_Pr8
13 days ago · edited 13 days ago · History
Surman a full game as the Timbers lose 1-4 at home to Vancouver.

Aussie Bonetig was out injured. Whitecaps one of the better teams in the Western Conference last season.

Highlights. Timbers cut apart. 36 yr old Thomas Muller still running around.