Ryan Nelsen (Unattached FC Coach)

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Buffon II wrote:

Mycatiscold wrote:

Tottenham fans don't seem to happy about the supposed move...

For good reason.

Neither do the Blackburn fans.

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thought it was crazy and stupid from all parties when i first saw it, but el grap's post explains the reasons perfectly, win/win/win really

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This still is mentioned in the confirmed transfers on the BBC site.

I hope he gets some game time, will be interesting to see what he does at the end of the six months if he doesn't secure a spot at spurs.

Perhaps he could join Winston at the Hammers for their return to the big time.

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reg22 wrote:

Feverish wrote:

i heard nelsen was porkying his injury cos he though the manager was a cock

really?!ï¿½ this probably wouldn't be too surprising considering the odd stuff going on at rovers

He did use an injury fake to keep him out of the All Whites for a time after the previous coaching fall out so if it works once ...

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take this as a compliment lads, the herald and stuff articles are using this thread as a source

all good though, as long as the info flows...

but feel free to pop us in an acknowledgement 'david long' and 'herald online'

don't forget your manners...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6348003/All-Whites-captain-heads-to-Hotspur

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10782686

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They should pay you a commission, or maybe give you a TAB account and some beers.

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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Is this 100 per cent confirmed now?

If he can get on the park this is fantastic news for nelson and nz football. A kiwi playing in Europe and at the highest level in the premiership. Hopefully he can prove his worth and get the extra year. If not and provided he is injury free I am sure he will get a premiership gig next year. Sure beats playing in the championship where I am sure Blackburn is heading next year.

Good on Mr Nelson AucklandPhoenix2012-02-01 17:44:14

Auckland will rise once more

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Nelsen

Pedant ranking to * out of *****

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Junior82 wrote:

They should pay you a commission, or maybe give you a TAB account and some beers.

mmmmm beeeers...

kudos for the general awesomeness of the contributors to this thread

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I'm making an educated guess here but surely Nelson is the oldest outfield player signed by spurs since the premiership began?

Quite an achievement if he is

Auckland will rise once more

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Dude, it's Ryan Nelsen hamezilla2012-02-01 19:43:22

COYN

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Sorry over excited

Auckland will rise once more

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Gallas is also 34 and older by a few months.

Dunno about since the premiership began, I outgrew my anorak about 40 years ago.

"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

Friedel signed at 40! Not an outfield player obviously but still

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stanley Matthews played till he was 105!!!

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Junior82 wrote:

Gallas is also 34 and older by a few months.

Dunno about since the premiership began, I outgrew my anorak about 40 years ago.

Not sure if this falls into the 95% or the 5%...

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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sthn.jeff wrote:

Stanley Matthews played till he was 50 !!!

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Junior82 wrote:

Gallas is also 34 and older by a few months.

Dunno about since the premiership began, I outgrew my anorak about 40 years ago.

Gallas was 32 when he was signed by spurs

Auckland will rise once more

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Yes, but as I said - I don't wear anoraks anymore. Maybe you could google it?

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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patrick478 wrote:

Junior82 wrote:

Gallas is also 34 and older by a few months.

Dunno about since the premiership began, I outgrew my anorak about 40 years ago.

Not sure if this falls into the 95% or the 5%...

None of the above is bollocks.

"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

Still no official word on the Rovers website . . . mention is made of their new signings, but nothing of Ryan "being released". And his profile is still on the first team page.

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Transfer rules hard to sort. Free agents can generally be signed any time BUT if released from contract when window closed have to wait until opens to sign elsewhere. Hence prob reason nelsen was released (reportedly) just before window closed. I am figuring bc he was released during the window he can sign any time and therefore clubs under no pressure now to announce immediately. But remains somewhat murkyMarius Lacatus2012-02-01 22:38:00

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comments by Blackburn fans on the below article are interesting - they think they have been lied to about the injury, and Kean has not been playing him due to some clause in his contract that would mean they could get rid of him cheaply if he hadn't played??

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9504179.Andrews_joins_West_Brom_on_short_term_deal_while_Nelsen_set_for_Spurs/?ref=mc

kind of corroborates with a Spurs fan next to me at work who reckons 'arry knows something and that he will have a miraculous recovery. - doesn't explain the reported trip home to see allblacks doctors though.

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ABs doctor lol

Founder

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Ryan nelsen saying he has an injury when he doesn't? I'm shocked!

Allegedly

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Feverish wrote:

ABs doctor lol

well, that's how it was reported here (though i'm probably mis-quoting) - I did take it with a grain or two of salt

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Very odd he came all the way to NZ to see a specialist? All due respect to NZ's medical profession but come on........

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sthn.jeff wrote:

Very odd he came all the way to NZ to see a specialist? All due respect to NZ's medical profession but come on........

Prettymuch this. I also highly doubt that even if New Zealand did have the best doctors, that they would be working for the rugby union.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/01/ryan-nelsen-tottenham-blackburn-contract?newsfeed=true

If the Guardian say it, I believe it.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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Walksox wrote:

Feverish wrote:

ABs doctor lol

well, that's how it was reported here (though i'm probably mis-quoting) - I did take it with a grain or two of salt

Yeah I saw a report (TV3 I think) which went along the lines of "this sort of injury is way more common in rugby so therefore the best thing to do was to come back to NZ and consult with experts here". Why they couldn't consult an English doctor who has treated rugby injuries wasn't asked...Blair2012-02-02 03:10:04

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Frankie Mac wrote:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/01/ryan-nelsen-tottenham-blackburn-contract?newsfeed=true

If the Guardian say it, I believe it.

Especially if its set to only show true stories...

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6352089/Nelsen-says-move-to-Spurs-was-a-no-brainer

well done tony smith at the chch press - spoke to the man himself to get the real story

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

thread title needs changing, how do spurs fans feel about this? he's been injured for ages been signed as a back up for the starters.....

Queenslander 3x a year.

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I've been thinking about this and I was wondering if Redknapp sees Nelsen as a potential coach given his experience and leadership abilities. The 6 month contract might not only be a trial as a player but also to see how he fits into the squad and how he goes mentoring young players through. Of course, Redknapp himself might not be there next season but I thought it might have been a factor in the signing at least.

Also, does anyone else get really annoyed when they see his name spelt Ryan NelsOn? I've read it in a few comments under articles etc and even one headline. It really grinds my gears

BarryZuckerkorn2012-02-02 08:45:22

People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/mikeydelap/14161/there-s-only-one-ryan-nelsen

Stuff poll:
Has Ryan Nelsen surpassed Wynton Rufer as New Zealand's greatest footballer?

threatD2012-02-02 08:56:28

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threatD wrote:

http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/mikeydelap/14161/there-s-only-one-ryan-nelsen

That blog's gold. I particularly liked it when he said that Nelsen's performance against Italy at the WC was: "arguably the best single player performance of the whole tournament"