Steven Old (Retired)

There was an article about Old on the stuff Website last week with an interview:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/73080927/former-all-w...

Last year he had a top season with Ljungskile, just one point from promotion. They finished third, only to lose their playoff to the third-placed first-division club.

"Expectations were high for us to go up. This year in a nutshell it's been a frustrating, mid-table average season."

A few players were poached and Old said the writing was on the wall after about 10 games despite a run of four wins. Injuries impacted and he said a small club like his with a tight, limited squad can't afford setbacks.

Old has another year to run on his Swedish contract and he is 90 percent likely to stay. He has an exit clause if he should find another club which would allow him to go on a free transfer.

he'll be playing for GAIS along Dan Keat

Stephen Old is now one of three Kiwis at GAIS in Gothenburg in Sweden's second tier.

GAIS have been playing in the Swedish Cup but have been knocked out after losing all three matches over the last two weeks.

Stephen Old played in two of the three:

Played the full 90 in the Cup game against Helsingborg from the top flight:

http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2016/02/20/sweden/...

And also the full game in one other game against Orebro from the top flight:

http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2016/02/27/sweden/...

GAIS have been using the Swedish Cup tournament to trial players and don't seem to be worrying about the results.

They've lost them all and conceded lots of goals.

In Sweden, the Cup is played initially as a pre-season tournament with teams in groups somewhat like the UEFA Champions League.

The knock-out rounds come later in the season.

The league season for GAIS starts Saturday 2 April

Dan Keat featured for 60 minutes in one Swedish Cup game; Craig Henderson hasn't debuted for GAIS yet.

Steven has been made the captain for GAIS this season: (I love that GAIS' twitter banner pic is a green NZ flag!)

Steven Old has been named Captain for the upcoming season: https://t.co/JTIqe6wuhY

— NZFootballers OS (@NZFootballersOS) March 23, 2016

Could he be an outside chance for AWs in the probable absence of Reid and Smith?

Maybe we should make that the new flag - something old, something new...

Deserves a look in for sure. The club is pretty big and look a decent shot at promotion. Sweden is decent quality having the 3 amigos in the top flight would be very handy especially old considering the lack of smithy and reid.

Pretty cool to have three New Zealanders at the same club. Better sign Chris James too! 

Has kris bright played in Sweden yet on his OE? My bet is if he hasn't he will get a gig

Old has played first 2 games of Superatten season for GAIS.

Both Old and Keat are first team regulars this season. Old scored a goal back in May.

GAIS are 10th on the table.

Been released for personal circumstances. Moving back to London to live with his wife and newborn son.

http://oceaniafc.com/former-white-steven-old-terminates-contract-gais-sweden/amp

Morecambe have announced the signing of New Zealand international Steven Old on a one year contract subject to international clearance.

The 31-year-old centre back, who has 17 international caps, has most recently been playing in Sweden.

07 Nov Morecambe v Leicester City. Woohoo Steven!

What division is Morecambe in?

Moving to Morecambe could be a Wise move

League 2. Finished 18th last year, 14 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses and GD of -20

This comic genius must be recognised !!

News article about the signing.

http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/sport/football/morecambe-sign-new-zealand-international-defender-old-1-8672781

Good video interview with Steven:

https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2017/august/steve...

13 mins off the bench in his debut

1 all draw away at Lincoln

Plays full 90 in a 0-1 home loss to Swindon Town

Started and subbed after 76 mins as Morecombe draw 0-0 away to Cambrid

This is league one? Huddo?

League Two

Played 90 mins in a 1-2 home loss to Accrington Stanley

is it too big a shout to bring him back into the AW fold (should be fine for games like the Solomons etc)?  Playing matches in a competitive league whose quality is better the MLS reserves, U23 friendly bs and most Asian leagues.  Has Hudson ever watched him play live?

I was more surprised that Dan Keat was never able to force his way back in to the All Whites than Steven Old.

scored headed goal in 1-2 away loss to Stevenage

Hope he is on Hudson's radar, we can't have Dura playing against Japan or the south American team.

Impressive header, around 0:47. Nutmegged in the lead-up to Boro's winner.

Steven Old was never the fastest mover. I'd pick Dane Ingham over him myself. Or even Moses Dire.

Just noticed Steven has mad his way onto a Fifa game for the first time in 7 years! His last appearance was in Fifa 11 when he was at Kilmarnock.

Glad he is back in England with a bit of experience behind him and a new family. Wish him well and maybe we will see him in the All Whites again at some stage.

Full 90 in a 3 nil home win v Hartlepool FACup 1st round

Bring him back to the nix hahahahaha, can't be any worse than Mullen right?

Scored with a header a few weeks ago. 2nd goal of the season.

https://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/2017/novem...

Morecambe currently only one position above the relegation zone, being 1 point ahead of Barnet.

Morecambe knocked out of the FA Cup, losing 0-2 to Shrewsbury. Old played full 90 mins.

GOOOOAAAL: 2-0! There is the second! It comes from the Kiwi Steven Old! #COYS

— Morecambe FC (@ShrimpsOfficial) January 6, 2018