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05 Oct 07:50

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??

05 Oct 20:05

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

I let my guitar speak for me

05 Oct 23:41

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

06 Oct 00:41

Dinamo Chris wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

Hopefully better value for them than JC

06 Oct 00:45

When you consider the possible $ being thrown around CCL - Slava United; coaches who presumably aren't doing it only for the love and glory, any players that might be drawn to play there for some pocket money; in conjunction with the quality of the 6 team league, and what winning it means; ....I don't see how it adds up.

Kotahitanga. We are one.

06 Oct 02:39

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

Well there's a turn up

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

06 Oct 05:14

Global Game wrote:

When you consider the possible $ being thrown around CCL - Slava United; coaches who presumably aren't doing it only for the love and glory, any players that might be drawn to play there for some pocket money; in conjunction with the quality of the 6 team league, and what winning it means; ....I don't see how it adds up.

Don't lose too much sleep over it mate, no biggie. More clubs spending money on good coaches ( :-) ) and better players coming through means greater things for football in our area. 

Well that's the theory anyways. 

I let my guitar speak for me

06 Oct 20:55 · edited 06 Oct 20:58 · History

Smart move by Western to sign a 'name' manager for next season.

At this level and the MPL clubs need the manager to be able to attract / maintain player's to the club and John will do this.

Not saying Western will bounce straight back up they ceretainly now in a better position.

06 Oct 20:57

Dinamo Chris wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

No real secret that Stu will be at The Rams in 2018.

06 Oct 21:37 · edited 06 Oct 21:38 · History

Now confirmed re: Western.

06 Oct 21:59

AllWhites82 wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

No real secret that Stu will be at The Rams in 2018.

News to the YF!

I let my guitar speak for me

06 Oct 22:32

VimFuego wrote:

AllWhites82 wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

No real secret that Stu will be at The Rams in 2018.

News to the YF!

True but pretty sure was reported in the 'Press' after the English Cup Final

07 Oct 05:18

AllWhites82 wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

AllWhites82 wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

Dinamo Chris wrote:

Sounds like it is going to be a very competitive league next season. Few top quality coaches and players coming to try their hand at the CCL. All will be being paid to coach though ??



Sounds like this is confirmed, John Brown has turned down a MPL gig at FC2011 to take on Western in the CCL. 

It will make it an interesting season in CCL. 

The initials SK sound like they may be being used in the CCL too next season

No real secret that Stu will be at The Rams in 2018.

News to the YF!

True but pretty sure was reported in the 'Press' after the English Cup Final

I'll have to start reading this 'Press' you speak of. It may have some gold in it ??

08 Oct 08:27

Global Game wrote:

When you consider the possible $ being thrown around CCL - Slava United; coaches who presumably aren't doing it only for the love and glory, any players that might be drawn to play there for some pocket money; in conjunction with the quality of the 6 team league, and what winning it means; ....I don't see how it adds up.

We can only hope there's another couple of teams ready to step up... Playing each other 4 times gets a bit boring, especially if you then meet one of the teams in a cup too!

On a side note:

Do Selwyn reserves replace the Halswell reserve team next season for the top and 2nd tier? Just trying to get my head around it all with no Nelson reserves.

I know Halswell were effectively Nelson this year, with Nomads having a team in both leagues. Is it that Selwyn now go up as of right and Western become the Nelson slot?

If so hopefully Nomads are allowed to keep the 2 teams (if they have the numbers) again so that there aren't any bye weeks

09 Oct 01:58

BenchWarmer wrote:

Global Game wrote:

When you consider the possible $ being thrown around CCL - Slava United; coaches who presumably aren't doing it only for the love and glory, any players that might be drawn to play there for some pocket money; in conjunction with the quality of the 6 team league, and what winning it means; ....I don't see how it adds up.

We can only hope there's another couple of teams ready to step up... Playing each other 4 times gets a bit boring, especially if you then meet one of the teams in a cup too!

On a side note:

Do Selwyn reserves replace the Halswell reserve team next season for the top and 2nd tier? Just trying to get my head around it all with no Nelson reserves.

I know Halswell were effectively Nelson this year, with Nomads having a team in both leagues. Is it that Selwyn now go up as of right and Western become the Nelson slot?

If so hopefully Nomads are allowed to keep the 2 teams (if they have the numbers) again so that there aren't any bye weeks

I would imagine for the Reserves it'll be made up with 

Bays, FC20, Cash Tec, Uni, Nomads, Coastal, Selwyn and Western would keep their spot with Selwyn taking Halswells one.

10 Oct 05:30

Congrats.

Kotahitanga. We are one.

12 Oct 04:02

Almost. Colin Grigson is a Twit who used to work in a bank. 

You can ascertain what your opponent is afraid of by observing the means by which he attempts to frighten you



12 Oct 07:51

Plenty of goings on already for some clubs in the CCL:

- ChCh United about to conduct 'open trials' with training for next season getting away shortly

- Several players who played in the MPL this season, already 'signed' for at least two different CCL clubs for 2018

- Two former All Whites seen with a CCL coach in recent days

12 Oct 09:12

I heard a few 'boys' might be heading to a CCL club too

12 Oct 09:19

AllWhites82 wrote:

Plenty of goings on already for some clubs in the CCL:

- Several players who played in the MPL this season, already 'signed' for at least two different CCL clubs for 2018

This could easily be the whole Western team as they all 'played' MPL this season :)

12 Oct 09:31

BenchWarmer wrote:

AllWhites82 wrote:

Plenty of goings on already for some clubs in the CCL:

- Several players who played in the MPL this season, already 'signed' for at least two different CCL clubs for 2018

This could easily be the whole Western team as they all 'played' MPL this season :)

Neither of the clubs involved played in the MPL in 2017

12 Oct 20:02
This is crazy sh!t for October, right?

I let my guitar speak for me

12 Oct 20:30

VimFuego wrote:
This is crazy sh!t for October, right?

Sounds like "BS" to me

Kotahitanga. We are one.

12 Oct 20:51

I heard Peers to Halswell apparently closer to home and brother in law is coach. No doubt a few tech players will be heading to Western I would assume

13 Oct 00:58

Good time to have left the league. So 3 teams throw $$$ at the league to win it, at least 2 are going to be disappointed, do they keep throwing $$$ at it?

13 Oct 02:54

not that old chest but again, 

Fun and enjoyment out does $$$ every time 

13 Oct 03:20

broonie wrote:

not that old chest but again, 

Fun and enjoyment out does $$$ every time 

Didn't say which 3 teams.....

13 Oct 04:33
Good luck John! From what I know of Westerns values they are unlikely to pay anyone to play and their appointment will give them the best chance of regaining MPL status!
13 Oct 05:10

You cannot believe that seriously Dan Ede?? Despite what anyone says if the rumours are correct mpl players defecting from Tech will be getting paid in some way shape or form, your very naive if you think otherwise! But i'm sure as with every other club paying players, this will be denied

08 Feb 08:11 · edited 08 Feb 08:30 · History

Copied from Halswell United AFC facebook page (was posted earlier this evening):

A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS

Halswell United are pleased to announce the signing of Adam Highfield.

The talented goalkeeper joins the club from the 2017 MPL Championship winning side at Ferrymead Bays .

Adam has signed an initial deal until the summer of 2020 and the club have the option to extend this by a further year.

Highfield will add his impressive playing experience and an undoubted safe pair of hands to our Premier Men's side, bolstering our push for promotion back to the Mainland Premier League.

In addition to this Adam will also be a welcome addition to our Football Development team under Alex Stiker as our new our Senior Goalkeeping Coach.

I am sure everyone will make Adam, his wife Valentina and their two children Zoe and Niko , welcome at the club this season.

08 Feb 19:15

AllWhites82 wrote:

Copied from Halswell United AFC facebook page (was posted earlier this evening):

A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS

Halswell United are pleased to announce the signing of Adam Highfield.

The talented goalkeeper joins the club from the 2017 MPL Championship winning side at Ferrymead Bays .

Adam has signed an initial deal until the summer of 2020 and the club have the option to extend this by a further year.

Highfield will add his impressive playing experience and an undoubted safe pair of hands to our Premier Men's side, bolstering our push for promotion back to the Mainland Premier League.

In addition to this Adam will also be a welcome addition to our Football Development team under Alex Stiker as our new our Senior Goalkeeping Coach.

I am sure everyone will make Adam, his wife Valentina and their two children Zoe and Niko , welcome at the club this season.

Who signs actual contracts in the CCL? (Unless you’re getting paid ?)

08 Feb 21:22

Again. Many people get paid. It's 2018 haha

08 Feb 21:50

BenchWarmer wrote:

AllWhites82 wrote:

Copied from Halswell United AFC facebook page (was posted earlier this evening):

A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS

Halswell United are pleased to announce the signing of Adam Highfield.

The talented goalkeeper joins the club from the 2017 MPL Championship winning side at Ferrymead Bays .

Adam has signed an initial deal until the summer of 2020 and the club have the option to extend this by a further year.

Highfield will add his impressive playing experience and an undoubted safe pair of hands to our Premier Men's side, bolstering our push for promotion back to the Mainland Premier League.

In addition to this Adam will also be a welcome addition to our Football Development team under Alex Stiker as our new our Senior Goalkeeping Coach.

I am sure everyone will make Adam, his wife Valentina and their two children Zoe and Niko , welcome at the club this season.

Who signs actual contracts in the CCL? (Unless you’re getting paid ?)

I would assume that you would sign a contract if your taking up a coaching role, regardless if it was ccl or mpl

08 Feb 22:32

BenchWarmer wrote:

AllWhites82 wrote:

Copied from Halswell United AFC facebook page (was posted earlier this evening):

A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS

Halswell United are pleased to announce the signing of Adam Highfield.

The talented goalkeeper joins the club from the 2017 MPL Championship winning side at Ferrymead Bays .

Adam has signed an initial deal until the summer of 2020 and the club have the option to extend this by a further year.

Highfield will add his impressive playing experience and an undoubted safe pair of hands to our Premier Men's side, bolstering our push for promotion back to the Mainland Premier League.

In addition to this Adam will also be a welcome addition to our Football Development team under Alex Stiker as our new our Senior Goalkeeping Coach.

I am sure everyone will make Adam, his wife Valentina and their two children Zoe and Niko , welcome at the club this season.

Who signs actual contracts in the CCL? (Unless you’re getting paid ?)

I would assume that you would sign a contract if your taking up a coaching role, regardless if it was ccl or mpl



That bit I would agree with (if it's a paid coaching role) but the stipulation is that he's signed a playing deal.

We all know that clubs pay players nowadays through different avenues so why not make it ok in MPL and CCL?
10 Feb 08:52
Any results from the Waimak tourney? I saw Parklands beat Selwyn by 6 or 7 but nothing else. Good news that BBQ was running.

I let my guitar speak for me

10 Feb 14:42 · edited 10 Feb 14:43 · History

Waimak beat Uni 2-0 rather easily.

Hope those on the bbq got their $10 reduction in their kids subs for the coming season

10 Feb 16:43

VimFuego wrote:
Any results from the Waimak tourney? I saw Parklands beat Selwyn by 6 or 7 but nothing else. Good news that BBQ was running.

Parklands was 8-0; Cash Tech Gold beat Western (not sure which of the 2 Western teams) 7-0