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coochiee

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Danny is back in town. Interesting to see how he will go, not being the head gaffer.

Our assistant coach👏⚔️ pic.twitter.com/XGnVKZ4Ew6
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 13, 2024

June 14, 2024 12:25

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coochiee

Danny is back in town. Interesting to see how he will go, not being the head gaffer.

Our assistant coach👏⚔️ pic.twitter.com/XGnVKZ4Ew6
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 13, 2024

Never thought I'd say this... but I wish he was still the All Whites coach.

June 14, 2024 13:21

coochiee

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The 'Chuds' ain't your real enemy Doloras, the very Fascist, Chinese Communist Party are. Pray that capitalist America always stays a superpower, because the CCP has their own colonialist long term ambitions. And for NZ it would be an attack on everything you (and all of us) hold dear.

Naive NZ maybe holding out the cultural welcome mat, to a smiling Premier Li. But in the evenings, he & his private entourage are sharing the most horrible racist hei laowai and anti LGBTI jokes. Someone somewhere in a Beijing bunker, will be mapping out suitable sites for "reducation" camps.

Sorry I heavily digress.
Edit - opened up a Politics thread (Off Topic), since I am bad at taking stuff off topic.

June 14, 2024 13:24 · Edited June 14, 2024 13:44

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Wonder if we'll reach out to Bill Tuiloma, he played for Birkenhead United

Speaking of Birkenhead, they have Monty Patterson running round, seems to be scoring quite a few goals for them too.

On the subject of forwards, I note that Derek Tieku has recently left Hamilton Wanderers for 'an exciting footballing opportunity'. He is their leading goal scorer. Although born overseas, he's been in NZ for a number of years so surely would be considered a local player if we're interested

I highly doubt we'd stand a chance at brining Waine back to ALM. Plymouth stayed up, so he'll be relishing the chance to be in a Championship squad.

June 14, 2024 14:20

coochiee

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Wonder if we'll reach out to Bill Tuiloma, he played for Birkenhead United

Speaking of Birkenhead, they have Monty Patterson running round, seems to be scoring quite a few goals for them too.

On the subject of forwards, I note that Derek Tieku has recently left Hamilton Wanderers for 'an exciting footballing opportunity'. He is their leading goal scorer. Although born overseas, he's been in NZ for a number of years so surely would be considered a local player if we're interested

I highly doubt we'd stand a chance at brining Waine back to ALM. Plymouth stayed up, so he'll be relishing the chance to be in a Championship squad.

Tieku signed for Auckland City, 09's other professional club.

June 14, 2024 14:40

Shaun9

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Ahh yes, somehow I'd missed that one. He will do well there!

June 14, 2024 15:56

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Here's one for the new signing followers.

Joey Champness has signed for Auckland.

You're welcome.

June 14, 2024 21:39 · Edited June 14, 2024 21:41

AucklandPhoenix

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Thanks young heart.

Would it be possible to list in one summarised post, the players you can confirm have already signed?

Cheers buddy

June 14, 2024 21:50 · Edited June 14, 2024 21:51

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That’s great news. For better or for worse Champness is a very entertaining player and makes stuff happen.

Hopefully he doesn’t have another turbulent spell and can just focus on playing. How old is he now?

June 14, 2024 22:14

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That’s great news. For better or for worse Champness is a very entertaining player and makes stuff happen.

Hopefully he doesn’t have another turbulent spell and can just focus on playing. How old is he now?

He's 27

June 14, 2024 23:32

coochiee

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Jowic in da house.

June 15, 2024 01:28

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Jowic in da house.

cool, so Sakai, Chapness and Tipenes Takeaways have all signed this past week
full back, winger and mushy peas guy

so thus far - Woud: Devries, Smith, Sakai, Elliott: Howieson, Randell: Champness & Mata: half time mushy peas and pie

June 15, 2024 20:24 · Edited June 15, 2024 20:30

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Mushy peas and pie isn’t Lasogga’s nickname.

Wondering if Howieson is going to be up to standard. He does have a lot of preparation time, but has also been far behind the others when and if he’s turned out for the AWs.

Maybe it’s like riding a bike, but then again maybe it isn’t, given the time it took Roy to get up to speed in possibly a less demanding position.

June 15, 2024 23:36 · Edited June 15, 2024 23:38

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Mushy peas and pie isn’t Lasogga’s nickname.

Wondering if Howieson is going to be up to standard. He does have a lot of preparation time, but has also been far behind the others when and if he’s turned out for the AWs.

Maybe it’s like riding a bike, but then again maybe it isn’t, given the time it took Roy to get up to speed in possibly a less demanding position.

who amongst those signings will be immediately up to speed?
Tipenes Takeaways probably top of their game, doing night in night out takeaways. Woud spent months on the bench, same Elliott, Smith a handful of A league games after being on the subs bench, De Vries and Randell from domestic football alongisde Howieson, Mata playing in Ireland, Champness no football for a year. Not sure if Sakai was getting regular first team outings. He and Smith might be the only 2 with recent experience/starts at A league level. Rojas probably in similar situation though seems he hasn't signed yet.

Wonder is Lasogga is going to be Lammers in disguise? That said, the recent Lammers in disguise signed by the Pheonix turned out to be pretty decent

June 16, 2024 14:59 · Edited June 16, 2024 15:02

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Mushy peas and pie isn’t Lasogga’s nickname.

Wondering if Howieson is going to be up to standard. He does have a lot of preparation time, but has also been far behind the others when and if he’s turned out for the AWs.

Maybe it’s like riding a bike, but then again maybe it isn’t, given the time it took Roy to get up to speed in possibly a less demanding position.

who amongst those signings will be immediately up to speed?
Tipenes Takeaways probably top of their game, doing night in night out takeaways. Woud spent months on the bench, same Elliott, Smith a handful of A league games after being on the subs bench, De Vries and Randell from domestic football alongisde Howieson, Mata playing in Ireland, Champness no football for a year. Not sure if Sakai was getting regular first team outings. He and Smith might be the only 2 with recent experience/starts at A league level. Rojas probably in similar situation though seems he hasn't signed yet.

Wonder is Lasogga is going to be Lammers in disguise? That said, the recent Lammers in disguise signed by the Pheonix turned out to be pretty decent

Jake Brimmer and Dan Hall should be up right with the speed of play in the league.

Sounds like Auckland have got a nice pre season camp sorted on the Gold Coast to begin their prep as well.

June 16, 2024 16:04 · Edited June 16, 2024 19:07

AucklandPhoenix

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I think that only three of the above players would be in the starting line up.

At the moment just filling up the squad with the best available kiwi players before moving into the imports, ausi players and one or two more high profile kiwis.

Can’t really fault the logic and better then focussing on ausi players to fill out your squad.

It took the nix a long time to stop doing that.

June 16, 2024 18:59 · Edited June 16, 2024 19:01

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Team is looking real strong already, if we're assuming Joe Champness, Callan Elliot, Brimmer have also all signed.

June 16, 2024 19:48

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Team is looking real strong already, if we're assuming Joe Champness, Callan Elliot, Brimmer have also all signed.

** Sorry, only just realised he was pulling the fingers 😂 Not my intention there **

June 16, 2024 20:19 · Edited June 16, 2024 20:26

coochiee

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Don't forget Dan Hall (if the rumours are true), he's coming off a much better ALM season than Brimmer (zero goals in a team that finished season in 3rd).

Must be due some new signing announcements this week. Nothing last week, and pre season training to start in July.

June 16, 2024 20:38 · Edited June 16, 2024 20:39

Marto

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I thought it was my balls, my word?

June 17, 2024 06:01

YoungHeartHM

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Nah that's that old nufc blokes tagline. Can't be flogging that!

June 17, 2024 06:24

coochiee

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YH, when are the next signings likely to be announced?
Corica & McFlynn haven't gone to Vanuatu have they?

We headed down to @fenciblesunited on Saturday morning.

Lots of local talent and I’m sure we will see some of them soon in blue and black ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/7jfd6quPam
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024 17:27 · Edited June 17, 2024 17:29

YoungHeartHM

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YH, when are the next signings likely to be announced?
Corica & McFlynn haven't gone to Vanuatu have they?

We headed down to @fenciblesunited on Saturday morning.

Lots of local talent and I’m sure we will see some of them soon in blue and black ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/7jfd6quPam
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 17, 2024

No idea at the moment. Haven't heard anything imminent, although they could be trying to stagger them. Not too sure who they could get out of the current AW's setup either given most are under contract. Elijah Just seems to be intent on finding a club that will pick him up in Europe - Think he's still under contract for the upcoming season as well, but we'll see if that changes. Alex Grieve maybe? But I haven't heard anything on if they're in for him as it stands.

In other news though, Johnathan Gould is the GK coach (don't know whether that's been revealed yet) and word through the grapevine is that James Lowy (currently Bournemouth U18) is possibly picking up the second assistant role - But nothing confirmed on that front yet.

June 17, 2024 19:22 · Edited June 17, 2024 19:26

YoungHeartHM

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Next two player signing announcements scheduled for Thursday.

June 19, 2024 07:21

AucklandPhoenix

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Any tips, two foreigners, two ausis etc?

June 19, 2024 08:05

YoungHeartHM

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Any tips, two foreigners, two ausis etc?

Two Kiwis on their first pro deals.

June 19, 2024 08:19

and 4 others

YoungHeartHM

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Come on down Finn McKenlay & Luis Toomey.

Should be announced this afternoon.

June 20, 2024 10:22

loyalgunner

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Luis Toomey just announced.

I know nothing about the guy. Can anyone give us/link us to a good summary?

June 20, 2024 11:04

coochiee

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Liam Gillion the other.

We have our first family split loyalties Kiwi Klasico already. Fergus verus Liam!
Mum's half of the table Nix verus Dad's half AFC?

June 20, 2024 11:09 · Edited June 20, 2024 11:21

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Liam Gillion the other.

We have our first family derby already. Fergus verus Liam!

8 out of 9 ain't bad so far.
I'll have to give my source a tune up for missing him off. Although I did know Gillion had signed too. 😆

Been told Ollie Middleton has signed as well, whether that's announced today or not, I'm unsure (but given all clear from the source to post).

No fanfare this time, or buildup to the announcement. They must be trying to keep some cards up their sleeves. 😆

June 20, 2024 11:11 · Edited June 20, 2024 11:18

coochiee

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3 players named, so agruably YH keeps his 100% record!!!

But yeah this is why I am very supportive of having a 2nd NZ A League club. Young Kiwis who would have to otherwise somehow try find a deal overseas, get their first pro opportunity in NZ. You'd hope at least one of these guy goes on to have a very good career, becoming an AW.

It's going to quickly deepen the NZ football talent base. Look how the Nix ALW team have only been operating 3 years, but already Fraser, Clegg, Taylor, Foster, Barry have gone on to be Ferns - and all potentially long term Ferns at that.

Great for the Northern League club scene as well. Kids and the clubs can see a pathway to pro football. Will likely help the crowds if a few of these kids crack ALM match day squads early on. Various club supporters going to watch one of their own.

Finn McKenlay

Auckland FC welcomes Finn to the club 🎉

Our memberships are now live! Purchase through the link in our bio to see Finn in action next season. pic.twitter.com/h1Sr4ROye2
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 19, 2024

Liam Gillion

Auckland FC welcomes Liam to the club 🎉

Our memberships are now live! Purchase through the link in our bio to see Liam in action next season. pic.twitter.com/WnrmbKFnXZ
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 19, 2024

Luis Toomey

Auckland FC welcomes Luis to the club 🎉

Our memberships are now live! Purchase through the link in our bio to see Luis in action next season. pic.twitter.com/xjx3gMFAIm
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 19, 2024

June 20, 2024 11:13 · Edited June 20, 2024 11:31

YoungHeartHM

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Coulibaly too! Now I'm going to have to have a serious word. 😅

Ahh, and they've just announced Middleton as well.

June 20, 2024 11:20 · Edited June 20, 2024 11:22

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June 20, 2024 11:27

coochiee

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Luis Toomey just announced.

I know nothing about the guy. Can anyone give us/link us to a good summary?

Niche Cache at the end of each National League phase season picks a 1st X1, 2nd XI & 3rd XI (mens & womens). It's a great little read to spot up & coming talent.

Last year he had Toomey in his 1st XI (alongside Howieson). He's maybe the closest of today's 5 announced youngsters to be quickly pushing for a first team spot. He was the only 1 of the 5 named in either of the three XIs by Niche Cache. Liam Gillion has been in hot form for ACFC though.

Aaryan Raj was named in the 3rd XI and was rumoured to be talking to Auckland FC?

https://theniche-cache.com/football/2023/12/22/2023-mens-national-league-team-of-the-season

CM – Luis Toomey (Eastern Suburbs)

More like Luis TuMeke, amiright? There was a stage at the beginning of the National League where Eastern Suburbs could not score a goal that didn’t involve Toomey. The ex-WeeNix midfielder very quickly emerged as a crucial player in their National League campaign as the Lilywhites turned things around after a slow start thanks to his enthralling ways.

Strong on the ball, deceptively elusive, and with a wonderful willingness to accept the pressure of being the main man on attack. He was especially ruthless against his old mates at the Nix Reserves, scoring twice in a 5-3 result as the Lilywhites finally won their first game at the sixth time of asking (sparking a four-game win streak). Toomey only played six games. In those six games, the 22yo Napier lad scored six times and supplied four assists. It was a spectacular breakthrough.

Toomey did spend some time in Finland after leaving the Phoenix, got to think he’ll be back overseas again sooner rather than later.

Every week it's Luis Toomey for @ESAFC

In five starts and one sub appearance this #NZNationalLeague he has six goals and four assists

If he were still at the Phoenix he'd be making matchday squads every week under Italiano pic.twitter.com/mmK19Hcqsc
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) November 14, 2023

June 20, 2024 11:27 · Edited June 20, 2024 11:38

coochiee

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Sack the sauce

June 20, 2024 11:45

coochiee

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Jonty Bidois make it an even 6. Riley's brother?

Jonty Bidois

Auckland FC welcomes Jonty to the club 🎉

Our memberships are now live! Purchase through the link in our bio to see Jonty in action next season. pic.twitter.com/NkmBoJoV7H
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 19, 2024

June 20, 2024 11:51

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coochiee

Jonty Bidois make it an even 6. Riley's brother?

Jonty Bidois

Auckland FC welcomes Jonty to the club 🎉

Our memberships are now live! Purchase through the link in our bio to see Jonty in action next season. pic.twitter.com/NkmBoJoV7H
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) June 19, 2024

Yep.

June 20, 2024 12:00

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They've been given a stern talking to.

The only ones that caught me out were Bidois and Coulibaly to be honest. Source reckons they've told me, but I've missed this (in fairness I do a lot of this when I should be working!) 🤣

June 20, 2024 12:01 · Edited June 20, 2024 12:07

loyalgunner

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Great to see a heap of Kiwis getting their chance but we really haven't had anyone to get excited by. If they do have a big name/s then I'm sure they're saving the best until last. Hopefully.

June 20, 2024 12:05