Kiwi Players Elsewhere

Simon Elliott

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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Robb wrote:
Trial successful, both Elliott and Boyens sign with Chivashttp://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2011/02/chivas-usa-signs-simon-elliott-and-andrew-boyens
Great news.

Interesting that Simon will help them "on and off the field". Sounds like a prefect arrangement for making that first step to management / coaching (although could just be a pre-emptive strike against all the "why have you signed such an old bastard?" barbs).

I know, I know, its serious!

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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

fark didnt see this til now - OARSOME. Over the hill my arse

Founder

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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Interesting.
Never get to see much of the MLS, how do people rate the quality compared with the A-league?
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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Significantly better overall.
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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Elliott is currentyly injured,don't know if he would be ready for the aw s friendlies
 
 But injured veterans Simon Elliott and Paulo Nagamura will help when they return to fitness, and Argentine Marcos Mondaini has been added on loan to help plug the gap.
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about 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The move brings in a two-way central midfielder, which Chivas needs with Blair Gavin (hamstring strain), Michael Lahoud (knee laceration) and Paulo Nagamura (calf strain) almost certain to miss the March 19 opener against Sporting Club Kansas City and Simon Elliott, 36, still feeling the effects of a minor knee injury sustained early in preseason.
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Did Elliott already mentionned when he's going to retire from the AW's? Is it at the next Confederation cup or maybe he is waiting for an offer in the coaching staff...
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
has made his first start & debut for the team tonight.
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
"Elliott is a solid presence in the middle of the park for #chivasusa. Probably the MVP for the team in this game"

from http://twitter.com/cdchivasusa
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
This from goal.com's match review lauding Si's second-half performance:
"Simon Elliott had a much improved second half for Chivas. He was able to control Harmse and Brovsky in the middle of the park and force Vancouver to the wings or lobbing it up to Hassli. The big Frenchman was still dangerous but not to the extent of the first half."
http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/58422/vancouver-vs-chivas-usa/report
 
First time in history three kiwis starting in a game in an overseas professional league (outside A-League) 

 

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
played the full 90 minutes against his old club San Jose Earthquakes, notching up their first win 2-1.
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Great news!
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Great being able to watch these highlights.  Cracking second goal....comical defending for the third.
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Quick poll: does the beard look good on Elliotttttttttttttt? I say yes on the grounds that it distracts from his bald head.

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
shame he couldn't perform for the Nix. Always thought he was class and he showed and still shows as much. but here in Wellington it didn't really work out

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Made the MLS team of the week?
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Watching the Chivas v LA game.
(D'oh! Beckham special just put LA ahead. 1-0)

Boyens, Elliot & All Whites getting a mention during game commentary.

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Too little, too late for Elliot's Chivas, surprised he lasted the whole 90' tbh. He had a last minute shot on goal deflected though.

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
And shutdown De Rosario in a win over Henry's Red Bulls!

come on Elliot! Is he playing against Mexico?


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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
game against Columbus crew on now, Elliott assisting the assist

originally posted by CDCHIVASUSA twitter

Chivas USA goal! Elliott to Braun who serves to LaBrocca and it's 1-0 at the 4th minute!
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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cdchivasusa Chivas USA
Columbus scores 2-2. Elliott with a turnover, passes the ball to Mendoza, who scores his second goal of the night at the 51st minute
2 minutes ago

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
simey was captain in todays game. they drew 1-1 with chicago fire.
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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Good win for chivas today 2 zip over San Jose. Elliott in his holding role.
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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Some random, fairly positive, summary of Elliott season so far ...

http://www.thegoatparade.com/2011/7/14/2276209/midseason-report-card-midfielders
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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Chivas 0 red bulls 0

LA Times photo of elliott (37) tussling with a youthful T Henry (33)...

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2011-07/63297984.jpg
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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
From mlssoccer.com on the last game in a 3-2 victory against New England Revolution
 
Elliott provides the calming force for maturing Rojiblancos.
Simon Elliott may have started the year without a club, but he has been integral in helping a developing midfield. Against the Revolution, Chivas USA occasionally struggled under pressure, but Elliott helped serve as a conduit for the counter attack.  

The veteran New Zealand international was also vital in the creation of the first goal against New England, sending a looping ball into LaBrocca who then crossed for Moreno. Following the match, head coach Robin Fraser lauded his veteran for his ability to help his young team.

�I think he�s added a measure of calm and composure in otherwise hectic situations and I think he�s been able to help kind of set the tone for our team sometimes,� Fraser told reporters after the win. �We�re a young team that certainly has our ups and downs, and I think that he has been able to provide us some stability at times.�

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
They have a lot of guys healing, too. In addition to Pearce, Zarek Valentin is working on a quad injury -- he's training fully and is expected to be available for the Sept. 10 game against D.C. United -- and midfielder Paulo Nagamura (broken foot) and defender Michael Lahoud (sprained ankle) are out, too.

The list is swelling. This week's additions, all officially �probable,� are goalkeeper Dan Kennedy (groin strain) and midfielders Simon Elliott (quad strain) and Laurent Courtois (knee strain). All trained Wednesday.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Elliott was an unused sub in CHIVAS 3-0 win over Toronto. Meanwhile Boyens finally got some game time, full 90.
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