He has definitely retired from playing because if you look at the official Chivas USA website under "Coaching Staff" he's listed as "Technical Director/ Head Scout."
He's no longer listed on the playing roster on this site:
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/club/staff
A balls-up by NZ Football- they should follow this thread themselves- which proves once again that Yellow Fever forums are often more accurate than NZ Football media releases !!!
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
During recent radio interview, Simon said he was still available if required
During recent radio interview, Simon said he was still available if required
He's on the DL list at Chivas with a groin injury. Is trying to get fit and hasn't retired yet.
Still pretty sure he is no longer contracted as a player at Chivas:
- this announcement on Chivas website of squad for this season 11/03/12 has Simon out (contract expired and not renewed):
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2012/03/preview-revamped-chivas-host-veteran-houston-squad
OFFSEASON TRANSACTIONS
- in fact the club announced way back in Nov. 2011 that it wasn't renewing his contract and he entered the MLS Re-entry Draft but was not picked up by anyone:
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/30/goat-notes-chivas-usa-decline-jazics-contract-option
CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA declined the contract options for six players on Wednesday, making them available for the MLS Re-Entry Draft on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.
Highlighting the list is left back Ante Jazic, who enjoyed the finest season of his six-year MLS career. Jazic made 28 appearances for the Goats in 2011 and led the club with seven assists. The choice to decline Jazic's option is a monetary decision, and Chivas will likely try to bring the defender back at a reduced salary.
The Rojibancos also declined options on Mariano Trujillo, Chukwudi Chijindu, Zach Thornton and Andy Boyens, while opting not to renew Simon Elliott’s contract. Of the five, only Elliott — a veteran of MLS, the English Premier League and New Zealand's 2010 World Cup run — saw significant time last season, and none seem likely to return to the fold.
The club can negotiate new agreements with players until Dec. 2. Players have until then to opt out of the Re-Entry Process.
- Elliott is not listed as a player in the current roster of 28 players on the club website (which includes injured players):
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/players
- nor is he listed any more as a player on the official MLS register:
http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/E
-nor is he listed on Chivas' "inactive" roster:
http://www.mlssoccer.com/players?field_player_club_nid=1&tid_2=198&title=
Also no longer registered as a Chivas player on the MLS Players Union site:
http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/May%2015,%202012%20Salary%20Information%20-%20By%20Club.pdf
I fail to see how someone could be Technical Director and Head Scout and still have time to train and play anyway...
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Potentially playing MLS Reserve footy? Seems strange - would make sense for him to retire from intenationals at least - he won't be around for 2014.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Major League Soccer's Chivas USA fired coach Robin Fraser on Friday and also cut ties with assistant coach Greg Vanney, technical director and head scout Simon Elliott of New Zealand and trainer Brian Lee.
obviously there are changes taking place at the club. I think it's something around getting more gringos in and supporting the parent club.
Founder
Rumors are that next coach for chivas will be jesse marsch, Montreal previous coach
Is he still playing or not? He clearly seems to be a scout now (well unemployed by the sounds).
Former All White Simon Elliott talks to Radio Sport's Tony Veitch about Ryan Nelsen calling it quits on his playing career and the discussion around the style of play the Phoenix are playing.
Didnt Simon not play for the Phoenix, remember him being on the field but not doing anything..
"Who ate all the pies"
Didnt Simon not play for the Phoenix, remember him being on the field but not doing anything..
In the country looking at coaching opportunities?
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Is Elliot still involved in the game these days? Anyone know?
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
Is Elliot still involved in the game these days? Anyone know?
Last thing I was aware of was being involved in the backroom staff of Chivas
edit: was assigned technical director as of 2 years ago
Source- http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/simon-elliott-takes-chivas-usa-technical-director-role-3054171
In battle of Kiwi coaches in USL, Elliott's Sacramento beat Cameron Knowles Portland II by 1-0.
Sacramento looking good for USL playoffs being 3rd (behind Musa's Phoenix) in Western Conference.
Timbers II are 5th.
Top 8 teams make playoffs.
Sacramento finish with a 1-0 win over Las Vegas, improving to 2nd on Western Conference table and a likely home QF next week verus Saint Louis.
Sacramento were 8th in Conference last season, so pretty handy improvement in Elliott's first season in charge.
In a playoff upset, Elliott’s Sacramento (2nd in Western Conference), lose 1-2 to Swope Park Rangers (7th in the West).
Looks like those old blonde locks, are well & truly salt & pepper nowadays.
Reckon he could still do a good job as DM... Rudan get on the blower and bring him in! :)
Elliott's Sacramento won their USL Western Conference knockout QF away to Reno 1868, by 3-1.
Good effort since Reno finished 2nd in regular season, and Sacramento only 7th.
Wonder if he'll ever be called in by Hay, to help out with the AWs. I guess Rory has that ex AW 'team mascot' role covered.
Still must be due to have a game Stateside, against one of the CONCACAF sides. Been a few years. For awhile there is was a pretty regular thing.
Elliott's Sacramento lose their Western Conference semi 3-0 at El Paso Locomotive
Mods, is there a better place for this than the Players thread? MLS or Kiwi Coaches Disapora.
Kotahitanga. We are one.
...and now sacked.
Can we move this to a more accurate thread - kiwi coaches overseas.
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