I may have missed it, but have pre-season fixtures been announced?
From the news article about Libby & Dura re-signing
Mark Judan: Family Time
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Villa would have to freedom-camper it, given the state of their finances.
I'd love to see another 4 way tourney with a couple of EPL teams and sydney or one of the melbourne sides? Having Newcastle and Westham here was awesome!
Rudan has enough clout to get Sydney United etc to visit. They, or South Melbourne, would be a quality opponent for our pre-season (timing of their season might be an issue). Much cheaper than EPL or La Ligua and not bad quality.
I'd love to see another 4 way tourney with a couple of EPL teams and sydney or one of the melbourne sides? Having Newcastle and Westham here was awesome!
Rudan has enough clout to get Sydney United etc to visit. They, or South Melbourne, would be a quality opponent for our pre-season (timing of their season might be an issue). Much cheaper than EPL or La Ligua and not bad quality.
getting good lower aussie league teams might be cheaper but surely the club can see the value in getting even a good championship side here?
bums on seats is key!
NSW NPL season runs to 12 August, with finals series after that.
VIC NPL league runs through to 2 September.
I'd love to see another 4 way tourney with a couple of EPL teams and sydney or one of the melbourne sides? Having Newcastle and Westham here was awesome!
Rudan has enough clout to get Sydney United etc to visit. They, or South Melbourne, would be a quality opponent for our pre-season (timing of their season might be an issue). Much cheaper than EPL or La Ligua and not bad quality.
Auckland city would give them a good game
No idea what he's going to be like but thank god we have a coach and Greenie on-board.
Welcome.
Auckland city would give them a good game
Who have we got locally that could provide a decent pre-season workout? Auckland City? Team Wellington? Others?
Naenae Nighthawks !!
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Clearly you're not up with the state of the Championship. Villa have several star players with plenty of top league experience. Their squad's worth like £70m.
Auckland city would give them a good game
Who have we got locally that could provide a decent pre-season workout? Auckland City? Team Wellington? Others?
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Clearly you're not up with the state of the Championship. Villa have several star players with plenty of top league experience. Their squad's worth like £70m.
They were a just couple of names that sprang to mind that would have good name recognition in this part of the world. Okay, Villa, who are having money issues might be a bit expensive to bring down, but Sheffield United are one of the great old clubs of English football, have a huge fan base, get big crowds to their games, and have recently battled back into the Championship after a lengthy spell in League One. And they wouldn't be full of expensive players like a Villa, which might make them more affordable as a touring option.
My first ever British football game I saw was as a youngster - Sheffield United vs Blackpool at.... Athletic Park!!!!
My first ever British football game I saw was as a youngster - Sheffield United vs Blackpool at.... Athletic Park!!!!
Hah, yes, I saw them in Dunedin. My wife was working at A&E in Dunedin and stitched up a Sheffield player. Was given a club pin by on of the staff for helping.
My first ever British football game I saw was as a youngster - Sheffield United vs Blackpool at.... Athletic Park!!!!
Wow, when was that? Who were the big names and what sort of crowd did they get?
My first ever British football game I saw was as a youngster - Sheffield United vs Blackpool at.... Athletic Park!!!!
Wow, when was that? Who were the big names and what sort of crowd did they get?
Just found some of the stats from that tour. And good crowds to go with it.
Leeds would be a better target to bring, plus our (Leeds) newest manager is going to need a decent preseason to make it through the first few games without getting the sack!
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Clearly you're not up with the state of the Championship. Villa have several star players with plenty of top league experience. Their squad's worth like £70m.
Can't wait to pop down to the Cake Tin to get a view of Gabby Agbonlahor and Glenn Whelan
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Clearly you're not up with the state of the Championship. Villa have several star players with plenty of top league experience. Their squad's worth like £70m.
Can't wait to pop down to the Cake Tin to get a view of Gabby Agbonlahor and Glenn Whelan
To bo fair, both were highly ranked players once upon a time. Might wanna see Jedniak, John Terry (although he's leaving), Micah Richards though? Sure these players aren't the level of Messi or Ronaldo, but they were top level players who in most cases will have been remembered fondly by fans.
Shark, even in recent times Ross McCormack made headlines in the A-league
Sheffield United v wellington at the Basin had Tony Currie in their side.
Sheffield United v wellington at the Basin had Tony Currie in their side.
Sheffield United v wellington at the Basin had Tony Currie in their side.
I'd prefer to watch Tony Hadley play. You know this much is true...
That's a hell of a pre season for the Jets - that alone might have been enough for Ridenton to go!
I wonder how that's being funded. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a half decent team to come down and play a couple of games against the Nix pre season - maybe in Wgton and then Auckland.
Even a decent Championship side with name recognition like Aston Villa or Sheffield United would probably draw decent crowds.
Wouldn't have star players, but shouldn't cost as much as an EPL side.
Clearly you're not up with the state of the Championship. Villa have several star players with plenty of top league experience. Their squad's worth like £70m.
Can't wait to pop down to the Cake Tin to get a view of Gabby Agbonlahor and Glenn Whelan
To bo fair, both were highly ranked players once upon a time. Might wanna see Jedniak, John Terry (although he's leaving), Micah Richards though? Sure these players aren't the level of Messi or Ronaldo, but they were top level players who in most cases will have been remembered fondly by fans.
Shark, even in recent times Ross McCormack made headlines in the A-league
Definitely some good players, like Grealish who’s linked with a £40m move to Spurs, but wouldn’t say they have any household names in the squad (Terry would be great but he’s already gone). Would be awesome to see them down here as a football fan but their finances are in an absolute sharkhole and they might be liquidated yet :(
Getting waaaay off topic here.
Maybe Rudan might go after John Terry although I hear he might be going to Derby County. Players wives are safe. I'm looking forward to seeing Rudan putting a few people in place. He comes across as someone whom won't take any crap.
When does pre-season start? I see Brisbane are already back at it. Dura still in Bali!
When does pre-season start? I see Brisbane are already back at it. Dura still in Bali!
Did he take a boogie board with him?
So, surprise, surprise. Bosnich things signing Rudan is a great move for the coach and the club. Guess that kind of endorsement is an extra tick in the PLUS box.
Interesting to see what Bosnich the pundit has to say when the season starts, especially if we start winning games and tearing up the league.
What about: "These Kiwi boys are too good to lose. Give the Nix their extension, now... " ;)
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/06/new-w...
Great appointment to the Phoenix.
The club reminds me of how the Kingz were 15 years ago, bleeding money and terrible on the field. The call went up "why aren't we developing our own young players, to hell with these Aussie players!". And you know what happened? It got (even) worse. The Kingz hired a no-name coach, fielded young local players who amounted to a bucket full of shark and the club became the Knights.
Getting Rudan might be the last throw of the dice, but what a throw it is - great aggressive move to get in a guy with contacts and know-how.
When does pre-season start? I see Brisbane are already back at it. Dura still in Bali!
Did he take a boogie board with him?
Nah, but his mate has got him to bring one back home.
No wonder Greenacre made an easy choice to be assistant coach at the Nix when the head Gaffer at NZF is screaming
“While it was the worst display by a national team in recent memory, it was even more concerning when you line it up with talk he has been telling the same things to the under-17s and under-20s teams.”
Audio from his presser yesterday https://we.tl/5HdWD9yQAb
Just listened to the latest podcast. Did I hear correctly that Greenie has in fact managed to get his Pro license?
Just listened to the latest podcast. Did I hear correctly that Greenie has in fact managed to get his Pro license?
Just listened to the latest podcast. Did I hear correctly that Greenie has in fact managed to get his Pro license?
Yip, this is correct. The Nix got dispensation since the course hasnt been run for ages and Greenie is booked on the next one.
I may have missed it, but have pre-season fixtures been announced?
From the news article about Libby & Dura re-signing
Since the coaching speculation thread is closed, I'll shove this here
We have appointed Rob Sherman to the newly-created role of General Manager, Technical and Coaching. Details: https://t.co/royFSbL4Tk #MVFC pic.twitter.com/MDBNMVQSQY
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) June 27, 2018
Since the coaching speculation thread is closed, I'll shove this here
We have appointed Rob Sherman to the newly-created role of General Manager, Technical and Coaching. Details: https://t.co/royFSbL4Tk #MVFC pic.twitter.com/MDBNMVQSQY
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) June 27, 2018
should have been DOF at NZF!
He used to be.
Think your sarcasm detector is a bit off there JV.
