Ryan Nelsen (Unattached FC Coach)
Good rap from commentators albeit ageist but Harry wanted experience.
Played well if briefly and looked fit
good to see him run on
Ryan Nelsen
7.0
The New Zealand defender's first start since August and managed 90 minutes with apparent ease. Read the game well with some key interventions.
7.0
The New Zealand defender's first start since August and managed 90 minutes with apparent ease. Read the game well with some key interventions.
Seemed like he played pretty well. Disappointing though that Tottenham earned a nil nil draw after thrashing Newcastle last week.
Ryan Nelsen
7.0
The New Zealand defender's first start since August and managed 90 minutes with apparent ease. Read the game well with some key interventions.
7.0
The New Zealand defender's first start since August and managed 90 minutes with apparent ease. Read the game well with some key interventions.
Seemed like he played pretty well. Disappointing though that Tottenham earned a nil nil draw after thrashing Newcastle last week.
Disappointing result, but can't ask for more than a clean sheet from Ryan. Good stuff
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/full-nelsen-200212.page
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Posted 20 February 2012 6:37pm
<!--article date end--><!--article content start-->Michael Dawson had words of praise for Ryan Nelsen after his fellow central defender's full debut at Stevenage on Sunday.
Ryan, who joined us on transfer deadline day in January, didn't put a foot wrong as we fought out an FA Cup fifth round stalemate at the Lamex Stadium.
He lined-up in a new three-man central defence alongside Michael and Younes Kaboul as Harry Redknapp employed wing-backs in a 5-3-2 system.
Ryan won every aerial duel and was there when needed when Stevenage threatened in the second half, alert to follow in and clear the rebound after Carlo Cudicini spilled Joel Byrom's shot.
"I thought Ryan was fantastic," said Michael, who captained the side at Stevenage.
"We changed the formation a little, played myself, Younes and Ryan, he played in the middle and he was outstanding.
"He won everything in the air, was strong and played really well. He showed all his experience in what was a real test for us against a big, physical team."
Look out for Michael's full thoughts in Dawson's Diary on Spurs Xtra tomorrow - plus Ryan reflects on his debut here on tottenhamhotspur.com.
We'll also have the post-match views of Michael, Ryan, Louis Saha and Danny Rose on Spurs TV Online.
Kiwi soccer stars want FIFA to Sanction Headscarves
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10788108
Is there nothing he can't do. Legend.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10788108
Is there nothing he can't do. Legend.
Kiwi soccer stars want FIFA to Sanction Headscarves
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10788108
Is there nothing he can't do. Legend.
That is class. Fantastic to see Cox and Nelsen involved. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10788108
Is there nothing he can't do. Legend.
Wow, singlehandedly coaching the All Whites is a good feat from someone who can't play.
Bryce Johns shocking revelation - centre back can't pass like Beckham/run like Messi.
Ryan is on the sub's bench today against Man Utd!!! Always thought Harry rested him last weekend so he'd have him available for this one.
Tottenham starting line-up: Friedel; Walker Kaboul King Assou-Ekotto; Lennon Livermore Sandro Modric; Adebayor Saha
Subs: Cudicini, Dos Santos, Defoe, Dawson, Kranjcar, Rose, Nelsen
Manchester United starting line-up: De Gea; Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Nani Carrick Scholes Young; Rooney Welbeck
Subs: Amos, Anderson, Giggs, Park. Hernandez. Fabio, Rafael
Was an unused sub in the 1-3 loss to Manchester United.
Oh dear, Nelsen commits the foul that leads to a Stevenage penalty. 80 min to redeem himself now...
That's a start, he gets the assist for Defoe's goal
I'm not that flash sorry - just reading the minute-by-minute report from the Guardian while I watch Barca v Leverkusen on the telly. The link is here though
I'm not that flash sorry - just reading the minute-by-minute report from the Guardian while I watch Barca v Leverkusen on the telly. The link is here though
Aha, I did manage to find one but it's in Spanish
From the left-back position, Ryan Nelsen picks out Jermain Defoe with a long ball.
Are you watching Bryce Johns????
Michael Dawson probably gone for the rest of the season as well.
Get in there Ryan!!
From the left-back position, Ryan Nelsen picks out Jermain Defoe with a long ball.
Are you watching Bryce Johns????
no mention of this move in this story
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6544055/Nelsen-relieved-as-Spurs-win-FA-Cup-replay
George Costanza2012-03-08 12:43:27
From the left-back position, Ryan Nelsen picks out Jermain Defoe with a long ball.
Are you watching Bryce Johns????
no mention of this move in this story
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6544055/Nelsen-relieved-as-Spurs-win-FA-Cup-replay
Was mentioned on the Guardian commentary feed
He was playing at left back?
From the left-back position, Ryan Nelsen picks out Jermain Defoe with a long ball.
Are you watching Bryce Johns????
no mention of this move in this story
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6544055/Nelsen-relieved-as-Spurs-win-FA-Cup-replay
Was mentioned on the Guardian commentary feed
What I meant was, why did they neglect to mention the goal assist since it's a pro-Nelsen article?
I think it was actually a fail on the part of the Guardian minute-by-minute commentator. The match report said Bale played the ball, which makes more sense
Shot of Ryan up there in the 2nd half close to the action
http://tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/March-2012/08032012/stevenage_gen730.jpg
http://tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/March-2012/08032012/stevenage_gen730.jpg
Nelsen set for increased role at Spurs
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10790733
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10790733
On the bench today in a 1 nil loss to Everton
Nelsen started today, the match was abandoned at 1 all just before half time when Fabrice Muamba from Bolton collapsed, and is seriously ill
Came on for the last 8 mins against Stoke, during which time Tottenham scored to make it 1 all.
Since Nelsen joined Spurs, Arsenal have reigned in a 13 point gap and jumped into third.
Well done Nellie
Well done Nellie
To be fair though, Spurs to my knowledge have not lost a game he has played in.
Something for Harry to think about.
Since Nelsen joined Spurs, Arsenal have reigned in a 13 point gap and jumped into third.
Well done Nellie
Well done Nellie
Nothing to do with Ryan- he hasn't been allowed to start any league games (Only a couple of Cup games).
I watched this game and Spur's central defence were very average with Stoke's 70th min. goal coming when Spur's defence failed to deal with a Jermaine Pennant free-kick that Robert Huth flicked on for Jerome to poke home from point-blank range.
I thought Spur's defence would have benefited from Ryan being in there from the beginning using his great ability to read play and organize the whole defence.
On the bench again against chelsea today, heres hoping spurs get up, even better via a late nelsen header
Nope.No chance of either as it turned out
started in this mornings FA cup match against bolton. And has just scored the opening goal
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=340318&cc=3436
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=340318&cc=3436
good work nellie
So any "stats-spotters" able to tell us where this sits in NZ Football, a first of any kind? First opening goal in an FA Cup by an All White capt?
