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2014/15 Transfer Speculation

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almost 12 years ago
Critical_Lemon wrote:
Ryan's Rovers wrote:
Steve-O wrote:

We may be slightly moving in the right direction, but one league placing per year is not really enough is it?

Personally think we have priorities a little wrong. All very well taking months and months to get EPL teams here but I'd take a few good signings and a much better 2014-15 season as a result over 2 pre season friendlies.

Rob Morrison said Merrick was in negotiations to secure a new striker, a box-to-box midfielder, and "probably another defender". There is no evidence that securing the BPL friendlies has been the sole focus of the club.


So much this. Where is the evidence that the club's whole executive staff has been focused on the friendlies? There is a reason that we have a Football Operations Manager as well as a General Manager and head of Commercial Operations. From the quotes I have seen, it appears that it has been David Dome and the commercial staff taking care of the friendlies while Shaun Gill has been working with Ernie Merrick on recruitment. A group of people is capable of working on more than one thing at a time.

Oh so Gillie is on the case recruiting new talent, for a minute there I was getting worried...

Normo's coming home

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almost 12 years ago
Mainland FC wrote:
Doloras wrote:
C-Diddy wrote:

<Daniel> wants to come back and play for us.



Sauce plz?


Daniel was a Ricki Reject. Does it, in a perverse logic kind of way, make him now 'worthy'? Daniel is a Top Bloke and a NZ citizen and all that, but he might have been away from real action for a bit too long by now, even for my liking, and my standards have been low this season.
He's not really an Ernie type of player and doesn't really play in the positions we are afters. Too slow for his attacking wide position. I would be staggered if Ernie had any interest in him.
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almost 12 years ago

Traore pls come.

a.haak

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almost 12 years ago
valeo wrote:

Traore pls come.

Would be amazing. Though now that he has is oz passport, if Europe doesn't work out he can get some petro $ in the mid east or head to China/Korea/Japan.
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almost 12 years ago
Bullion wrote:
valeo wrote:

Traore pls come.

Would be amazing. Though now that he has is oz passport, if Europe doesn't work out he can get some petro $ in the mid east or head to China/Korea/Japan.

Hope he heads off to continental Europe but could easily chase the big money in the Middle East/China.
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almost 12 years ago
Ryan's Rovers wrote:
Bullion wrote:
valeo wrote:

Traore pls come.

Would be amazing. Though now that he has is oz passport, if Europe doesn't work out he can get some petro $ in the mid east or head to China/Korea/Japan.

Hope he heads off to continental Europe but could easily chase the big money in the Middle East/China.


Asia (China in particular) seems to be the easiest $$ progression path for Aussies right now, European clubs having other options of quality recruitment right now with the economic crisis still in progress esp. in southern EU.  Outstanding young prospects from this neck of woods make it to Europe regardless (viz. Rojas), but a European passport via EU parents origin still helps; which is not the case for Traore.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 12 years ago

It's a bit of a worry when the current champions have two visa spots to work with (maybe improve on)

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almost 12 years ago
Luis Garcia wrote:

It's a bit of a worry when the current champions have two visa spots to work with (maybe improve on)

Roar's issue is how much cap they have left. They pretty much only have Berisha's wages to recruit with.
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almost 12 years ago

But they will have big savings on operating costs now that they don't have to have a supply of "go batsh!t crazy" pills. 

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 12 years ago

Just heard that Iffy released by Nix!

Nooooooooooooooo

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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almost 12 years ago
C-Diddy wrote:

Just heard that Iffy released by Nix!

Nooooooooooooooo

He tweeted his is off contract for the 2nd time in his career. He will be back in pre-season trying to win a new deal, no dramas.
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almost 12 years ago
Ryan's Rovers wrote:
C-Diddy wrote:

Just heard that Iffy released by Nix!

Nooooooooooooooo

He tweeted his is off contract for the 2nd time in his career. He will be back in pre-season trying to win a new deal, no dramas.

OK nothing to see here. Moving along...

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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almost 12 years ago
Ryan's Rovers wrote:
Rob Morrison said Merrick was in negotiations to secure a new striker, a box-to-box midfielder, and "probably another defender". There is no evidence that securing the BPL friendlies has been the sole focus of the club. 



James Brown (midfielder) Joey Gibbs (striker & u21) and Josh Mitchell (central defender) all released from the Jets...



"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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almost 12 years ago

Brown and Mitchell. Yes please

I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
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almost 12 years ago

No Mitchell thanks. Big time cock.

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almost 12 years ago
Fitzy wrote:


Also, not sure if you heard the news this week but we're playing f*cking West Ham in two months. F*cking West Ham! Whatever fair gripe you might have with the owners, I don't think they can be accused of having a lack of ambition.

I've seen West Ham play - I wouldn't get so excited.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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almost 12 years ago
kwlap wrote:

Brown and Mitchell. Yes please


James Brown still had the right attitude and work rate, and if I recall, scored a few last season. I'd say make him an offer.
Knowing our luck, he'll probably go to Melbourne Heart instead.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 12 years ago
I quite like Brown but do we need a midfielder of his type however? p>

Auckland will rise once more

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almost 12 years ago
If it was post GCU Brown, I would take him in a heartbeat but the last two seasons at the Jets have been far from impressive. Would be worth a trial for sure tho.
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almost 12 years ago

BREAKING NEWS:

Ifill is set to leave Wellington after putting his fridge (yes not his TV) on TradeMe.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3199218

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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almost 12 years ago

Said this on Tuesday:

Only the 2nd time in my career as a free agent last time I stumbled upon the @WgtnPhoenixFC here's hoping I find my way back there again!
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almost 12 years ago

Anyone that thinks that Paul I will ever play for us again is delusional. With the horrendous injury he incurred, his age he has no chance. It is a great pity but that is unfortunately ( in my opinion) the way it will turn out.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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almost 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:

Anyone that thinks that Paul I will ever play for us again is delusional. With the horrendous injury he incurred, his age he has no chance. It is a great pity but that is unfortunately ( in my opinion) the way it will turn out.

Given our history with injuries, he just needs to stay in Wellington and he will get an injury replacement deal at some point.
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almost 12 years ago
I hope is works out for him. The best player to ever play for the Phoenix and is almost up there with Daniel in the nice guy stakes.



Auckland will rise once more

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almost 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:

Anyone that thinks that Paul I will ever play for us again is delusional. With the horrendous injury he incurred, his age he has no chance. It is a great pity but that is unfortunately ( in my opinion) the way it will turn out.

Don't see why not on a reduced deal if he doesn't take up an import slot. 
Delusional is a bit harsh. Overly hopeful probably better describes it. 

Allegedly

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almost 12 years ago
Tegal wrote:
Leggy wrote:

Anyone that thinks that Paul I will ever play for us again is delusional. With the horrendous injury he incurred, his age he has no chance. It is a great pity but that is unfortunately ( in my opinion) the way it will turn out.

Don't see why not on a reduced deal if he doesn't take up an import slot. 

Delusional is a bit harsh. Overly hopeful probably better describes it. 


I think he was showing some pretty major signs of age even before the injury, it did look like that quickness which helped him beat players had gone or was at least close to going.  I think we/NZF needs to move heaven and earth to keep him involved somehow because he's been the best thing about the Phoenix over the past 5 seasons and he's so good on TV and in the media.

Normo's coming home

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almost 12 years ago
Tegal wrote:
Leggy wrote:

Anyone that thinks that Paul I will ever play for us again is delusional. With the horrendous injury he incurred, his age he has no chance. It is a great pity but that is unfortunately ( in my opinion) the way it will turn out.

Don't see why not on a reduced deal if he doesn't take up an import slot. 

Delusional is a bit harsh. Overly hopeful probably better describes it. 



Not harsh at all. You obviously don't understand that not only was the injury very serious, but the age factor will  impede him from being competitive. My opinion is based on personal experience. At that age the body does not heal that well.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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almost 12 years ago

Yes leggy, I'm not an idiot. 

I'm saying IF he recovers in time, and we have a spot available, I wouldn't mind him being signed on a reduced deal (and I'm assuming he won't take up an import spot). I think the benefit of such a deal would outweigh the risk. Better than signing Hamish Watson again anyway. 


Allegedly

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almost 12 years ago

Sounds like we offered finkler a deal but he resigned with Victree

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almost 12 years ago

half an Iffs > most of our team

Founder

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almost 12 years ago · edited almost 12 years ago · History
Feverish wrote:

half an Iffs > most of our team

You obviously don't understand. Leggys opinion is based on personal experience. 


Allegedly

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almost 12 years ago
Oi Oi Edgecumbe wrote:
Bobobalde wrote:

BREAKING NEWS:

Ifill is set to leave Wellington after putting his fridge (yes not his TV) on TradeMe.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3199218

Who needs a fridge in the Wellington winter?

people who keep pengiuns as pets.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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almost 12 years ago

The Phoenix will never be the same without Ifill. No matter how tragic I expected a game to be, I'd be hopeful and excited if I knew he was playing.

Like a chocoholic but for booze

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almost 12 years ago
Frankie Mac wrote:
Oi Oi Edgecumbe wrote:
Bobobalde wrote:

BREAKING NEWS:

Ifill is set to leave Wellington after putting his fridge (yes not his TV) on TradeMe.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3199218

Who needs a fridge in the Wellington winter?

people who keep pengiuns as pets.

People with lots of fridge magnets.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 12 years ago
Tegal wrote:
Feverish wrote:

half an Iffs > most of our team

You obviously don't understand. Leggys opinion is based on personal experience. 



Meow

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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almost 12 years ago
Feverish wrote:

half an Iffs > most of our team

Agreed. Surely just having him around in a mentoring capacity with potential to be an impact player off the bench is better than losing him to the Conference leagues in England

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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almost 12 years ago

Why not offer him a pay as you play deal? With a generous bonus for each goal he scores.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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