Shane Smeltz (Ronaldinho FC)

"3. Players may be registered for a maximum of three Clubs during the period from 1 July until 30 June of the following year. During this period, the player is only eligible to play in Official Matches for two Clubs."

Think we were both kinda right.  Not sure if two spells at GCU constitutes two clubs.  Either way, I don't think the registration fro CHina was complete anyway.

Ok cool thanks for sourcing that. So if he had played a game for China it might have made things a little different perhaps. Altho your point about 2 stints at GC might only count as 1? It shouldn't IMO.

Does this damage his chances of playing anywhere else but the GC again? If I was a manager I would certainly see him as a risk to buy. Maybe this is why he didn't do that well when he first went to the UK, he is a home boy and needs a 'home environment' to function best.

don't forget his wife, she wants a warm home town too.

He wont be playing outside the A-League again thats for sure. If you cant make it in Turkey or China id say youre pretty much done and nobodies going to be interested, unless he can do something miraculous like haul in a 30 goal bag next season or something... but its hard to see anyone abroad being genuinely interested in him now.

But hey its one thing to not be playing regularly in the EPL, but not playing regularly in Turkey is a bit of a downer. Its a good league, just not worth sitting on the bench for imo.
AJ132011-01-11 08:32:01

I agree. Smeltz is a good goal scorer. That is not the same thing as being a good player.
To me he has always been overrated. He has had numerous chances in the UK etc. and has not made it.This latest episode just proves that to me.
He will be OK at the GC as they have players that will be able to srt him up.
I can't remember, but I don't think he played well against us?

Until this season he hadn't scored against us, but I think he now has.

He scored two in the 3-3 draw. 1st game of the season.

Smeltz scored a goaal and missed a penalty. Full 90 for moss and 30 minutes of play for brockie in a 5-1 win for GCU vs Newcastle jets:

The guy's just prolific.  Six in seven games for GCU now.  Break the bank to get him back.

Heated spat between smeltz and djulbic:

Smeltz opinion on GCU future:

Double in the elimination game against Adelaide. First was a screamer from well outside the box  leftfield into the top right hand corner. Second was a penalty which he had to take twice because Djitee (or however you spell it) was encroaching. Good to see him playing well before China and Japan.

The play where he setup Porter to run on into the goal for the penalty was sublime. He looks a class above this level, always amazes me that he failed in Turkey.

Asian Cup could entice Smeltz to stay

A PLACE in the Asian Champions League could prove to be a key bargaining chip in United's bid to keep World Cup striker Shane Smeltz on the Gold Coast.

While United must overcome the Central Coast Mariners before they can even think about the champions league, Gold Coast chief executive Clive Mensink said the lure of taking on Asia's best could entice the off-contract Smeltz to stay next season.

"I think (qualifying for the Asian Champions League) would help," said Mensink, who stressed the club had not given up hope of keeping the Kiwi match-winner.

"We know Shane will make his decision at the end of the season.

"But I'm sure that will be a big bonus for him to have that ability to play in Asia if we were to be successful."

Reluctant to look too far ahead given their looming battle with Central Coast in Gosford on Saturday night, Mensink yesterday confirmed a Champions League spot could pave the way for United to re-unite winning combinations even if only temporarily.

While big names Jason Culina (Newcastle), Dino Djulbic (China), Bas van den Brink (Korea) and Zenon Caravella (Adelaide) head the list of stars moving on after attracting big-money offers, Mensink said there was an option for the departing contingent to return on loan if United can secure an Asian Cup berth.

"I've mentioned that to the players and they are supportive of the idea but obviously it depends on the timing," he said. "We've flagged it with them but we have to get through this weekend first."

While Asia is the big prize, on the home front a win on Saturday will set up a showdown with Brisbane Roar -- who have already secured a spot in the ACL -- in next weekend's grand final at Suncorp Stadium.

And Mensink said if they could set up an all-Queensland showdown, he could guarantee club owner Clive Palmer will cut short his business trip in Asia to cheer on his team of champions.

"I've spoken to Clive, only briefly, but he was ecstatic and very proud of the boys," Mensink said. "He wished he could have been in Adelaide and wishes he could be in Gosford this weekend.

"But I have reassurance that if we make the grand final he will definitely cancel whatever appointments and business commitments he has to make sure he's back."


sauce - http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/03/02/296271_gold-coast-soccer.html

"The 29-year-old has appeared for New Zealand 34 times and kicked 17 goals." so they're not counting his headers?

lol @ 'kicked' 17 goals. Bloody Aussie Rules.

Smeltz is now a Glory player.

Perth might actually be a really good team next year... first Vuko, then Dodd, now Smeltz.patrick4782011-03-20 18:33:26

They were suppose to be a contender for 1st place last season according to four four two.

A part of me feels he belongs there..

smeltz didn t signed yet for perth

"Despite club chief executive Paul Kelly maintaining that the Smeltz deal is close to being finalised, it's been reported the Kiwi international is still considering a big-money offer from China." 442.

How is this even possible? deja vu

Which chinese club would be dumb enough lol?

Well he's worth goals. They perhaps have realised he needs looking after. Think it is a relatively diverse country, funnily enough with it being a billion point 4 people and going from Europe to Asia and back again.

Killen's club seems to have looked after him and Ivan.

Confirmed...

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spsoc/Detail.aspx?id=194944

 

Has any new zealander played for more clubs then this guy?

More clubs than tiger!!

media conference vid here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9guqWF83Kg

I give it one season, tops.

So Smeltz bumps Fowler out of the international marquee spot and Fowler "agrees to a deal that fits under the salary cap, with a hand shake".

Fowler on the market?

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/203905,no-grudge-against-smeltz.aspx

Chat with Smeltzy today at 12:30

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/5057347/Join-All-White-Shane-Smeltz-for-a-live-chat

So Shane - what's the shopping like in Perth?

"It was difficult to look at the Phoenix at the time because of the situation they were in." - Smeltz re: Glory over Wellington.

Was it really Smeltz or did he have a ghost writer?

One comment made me question whether it was him or his mrs!

1:08
     
Stuff Sport:
Tim asks: Who do you think is the most beatiful woman in the world?

1:09
     
Shane Smeltz:
That's an easy one. I have to say my wife Nicole. I hope she's reading this. Hi honey.
KingRollo2011-05-26 13:59:49

Judas, Judas give us a wave!

I reckon he should become a politican when he retires. A lot of 'thats a tough one' and not answering the question.