2015/16 Transfer Speculation

600k is a lot of money but it is still probably less than the Middle East teams are offering. And I dunno if he is really worth that much but it is a statement of intent, trying to sign a current Socceroo.

And, not an import.........

I miss the John Minto Banter

Don't know, I lost my strength & charisma dodecahedron dice in a basement in upper hutt in the mid-nineties, all my character building has been weak and ugly ever since

Fun Fact:

First red card (2nd Yellow) was against us after clattering Vinnie (2.15)

http://www.whoscored.com/Players/65117/

Not sure how much data they collect on Eredivisie players. 

http://www.whoscored.com/Glossary

That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball...

He writes regularly for MANA News if you're keen. Here he is promoting sabotage.

But Tommy doesn't know what day it is. He doesn't know who Jesus is or what praying is.

if burns was on any more then 250k I would be very very surprised.

Anyone want to up the ante?

Not great news;

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/71304212/wellington-phoenix-still-hunting-for-overseas-striker-as-aleague-season-looms

And what about other signings? I know the big problem is the striker but 7 players have left and only 1 arrived. Would be good to see that at least some young kiwis are signed as back ups.

So Ernie said our target had gone to Azerbaijan...

These are a few recruits in the last few months, could be one of these guys

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihairo_Meulens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rydell_Poepon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%B1ete

I picked these guys because they aren't from anywhere near Azerbaijan, but hey, could be barking up the wrong tree entirely.

Plus, top 2 may have connections to Roly

What's not great news about that?

Nothing in that areticle says that the deal that has been rumoured to be almost sealed has fallen through. The one that went to Azerbaijan was one we looked at "at one stage". And Ernie says he won't ever announce anything until it is signed sealed and delivered. So, next week is still next week, isn't it?

onboarding to outsoar the roar...

That transfer is now dead in the water

I am back to feeling less positive about this now(c'mon Ernie do your thang)   maybe whipping the Shark out of NZ A will help a bit

#nixwreckingthejoint

Dear Yellow Fever, 

At the last minute, a team from the Middle East made a desperate plea for my services. It's with regret that I inform you that I shall not be joining you in Wellington. I have, however, suggested to Ernie Merrick that my good friend Aaron Clapham is more than up to the task to fill the big shoes I leave behind. That signing should be announced in the coming weeks.

Good luck for the season! Allah sizinlə ola bilər

Your's truly,

Mário Jardel de Almeida Ribeiro

Confirmation Phoenix have spoken to Tommy Oar. Reported figure is incorrect. Deal unlikely.

— Simon Hampton (@SimonHampton9) August 20, 2015

so SST trying to up the price again. Classic SST rubbish. 

This must be one of Ernie jokes, how could you choose Azerbaijan over playing in New Zealand, Australia?

Ohh well, fun while it lasted.

I love the Caucasus - the food is great, the wine is great, the mountains are great, the culture is amazing. You've got these ski fields with new Doppelmeyer lifts but no one actually goes there because its too expensive for the locals and too out of the way for foreigners. (Sometimes there are competing lift companies older soviet ones and newer doppelmeyer running side by side so there is price competition within the same field).

Don't dismiss what it offers out of hand.

Still, if we are losing out to Azerbaijan on money offered alone - must mean something isn't quite right.

From the sounds of it though we never even came close to having an offer in. Ernie just identified a player he was interested in in and then the player signed with an Azerbaijani club.

LUDO SAD

Sorry, been too busy living my life to pay much attention, am I right in assuming that the 'overseas striker', that we were just about to sign, has evaporated into thin air?

YES

Depends who you believe. We could have missed out on half a dozen and now be screwed or we could have an all but done deal to be announced next week.

I don't think "losing out" is the right phrase given we have no idea how much effort was put in on the Phoenix's part.

They're quite the circus. I can't say there are many fans accross the league impressed with their sensationalism.

I wonder if we went for Guyon Fernandez?

Or both.