2014/15 Transfer Speculation

Dura will keep me well inside the lines and as far away as possible from the linesmen

Yes, I have had more clubs than Lydia Ko but she has hit more balls than me!

oh great, we have a 'comedy' Joel Griffiths account.

You're a twunt!

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Nothing like embellishing a story gets me the continual references to 'nut cracking sack wacker'.  Way off the mark but guess fanny tickle dosnt come across the same.😃

If you were Appiah-Cubi, you might be a bit annoyed that this guy just comes straight in considering you were signed a week ago to do much the same thing. (and yes I know the goal scoring record is different before some smart ass points it out. Just looking at it from his point of view)

If Appiah-Kubi thinks he should be in the squad straight away, then he's probably not the right fit for us. He will need to work hard to get in the team. 

If Appiah thinks that then we shouldve just kept Boyd...

Good signing.

What is this constant player bashing? Sure all players want to play and they think they are good players. We want strikers they are confident, specially in front of the goal. We should not judge them by some out of the context interviews. I'm pretty sure they all hard training with clear goals and aware of current limitation. Imagine they would say that they are fine on the bench, just here for the pay check. It's good when they move on, Boyd, or like to show what they can add to the team, Appiah-Cubi, Griffith.

As much as I wanted Boyd to stay, develop, then  potentially turn into another Marco I couldn't see him winning us a title this year.

The bottom line is that the transfer of Griffiths has made us a stronger team at a time when we have lost our mojo.

It's the business end of the season and we we could do with a strong striker who can stick the ball into the net. The Haters will then turn lovers.

It's a good move by Ernie. 

Its just a pitty that us kiwis are imports for the rest though.  Would be good for the AWs if they were not as we'd have so many more pro environment footballers.

I got used to seeing, and cheering onTim Cahill, The Best Samoan that Ever Put On An Aussie Shirt, playing for his country as #4 for the past 10 years and scoring heaps of goals.

Rumour in Hamilton is Logan Rogerson has been offered a 3 year contract after training with the team last week.

To take effect when he turns 17 should he accept.

Have not seen a huge amount of him, but based on the u17 highlights of their qualification campaign where he was named MVP, he looked a really good prospect. Big lad, but pretty agile with good feet.

did anyone see Ifill retweeting tweets from a Brazilian who is moving to NZ? Magno Viera - bit of a UK lower league journeyman.

According to wikipedia he trialled for the Phoenix a few years ago.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magno_Vieira

That feels like a long time ago. Pretty sure he got nowhere near a contract.

No he was tweeting a week ago that he was starting a new life in NZ.  Actually, my guess is he's coming to play for Ifill at Wairarapa.  Sorry, wrong thread

I think he is a good prospect but I also think that is odd. Why would they not get him to Wellington 1st with the ASB or academy farm program and then see how he goes rather than offer him a 1st team deal for 3 years. Is he really that good? (and by that, I mean, is he an out of sight home run football talent that we need to lock him up now). How would he compare to the young boy the Weenix have up front Halliemarian (spelling?) whom is already in the program?

Am assuming hes signed for WeeNix

Wouldn't bet on that.  With Boyd and Fenton moving on and over 20 we have spots(s) for youngsters in the foirst team youth spots he could be being lined up for one of those. 

Pretty sure Ernie has stated they will be looking for 3 new youngsters for next season (not sure where that leaves Rufer and Ridenton).

Where's Fenton off to?

Stick a respectively between 20 and we.

I think Hicks will get another year.

Ernie likes him and he fits our style. He would have played more minutes bar for injury at the start of the year. Has a Boxall type role in the team (before Manny got suspended and Fenton injured).

Merit to that argument Ryan

I would be surprised if Hicks (a proven goalscorer for the senior team) would be omitted for a youngster like Rufer who has not yet been tested enough, in my opinion. So I do not see Hicks as blocking progress of Ridenton and Rufer. He may not be a star but is useful and a great squad player to date. Roly can score from a free kick, but name another player in Hicks' field position who does.

I am not saying Rufer or Ridenton are not worth cultivating. What I am saying is that I rate Hicks higher than I rate someone like say JBS.

Matt Simons contract is not going to be renewed by CCM at the end of the season.  I didnt realise that he is only 28.  We signed Joel and that has worked out,  maybe we can revivie Matt Simons career next season too - (I have always disliked him)

He's had persistent groin issues for the last year or two. Big punt. 

I'm not trying to bag Simon (I like his pluck) but he's a limited footballer. Other than Newwy (which I don't see happening for obvious reasons) I'm not sure he's going to find a gig in the A-League.

I thought he had lost some pace since he came back from Korea

I like him as a footballer, nice and combative. If we keep Joel, probably not an option but if we didn't he would do nicely I think.

I would suggest that he would want regular football and not just a bit part as plan B.

Griff can play wide (and thus can slot into the system) where as Simon is a classical striker. He just doesn't fit the system Ernie is playing IMHO. Can't see it happening at the Nix. 

Citeh on the other hand would be a potential fit as a backup to Kennedy but then you would have two persistently injured strikers on the books. Also, as mentioned, can't see Simon wanting to be a backup too much. But maybe I am wrong on that.

JBS , WeeMac and Simon? that is too many Ginga's for my liking

Needs more Clapham

Needs less Simon.