Why do people think we play 4-2-3-1?
We more often played 4-2-2-2 with the box midfield last year. The only time we seemed to play 4-2-3-1 was with Brocks spearheading the line.
I don't think the parallelogram is our best formation. We should move to a pentagram.
Finger four formation.. Works a treat.
Why do people think we play 4-2-3-1?
We more often played 4-2-2-2 with the box midfield last year. The only time we seemed to play 4-2-3-1 was with Brocks spearheading the line.
I don't think the parallelogram is our best formation. We should move to a pentagram.
Inversed pentagram. But struggling to see how we would fit Jeffrey into that.
Bad idea. Carry on.
Why do people think we play 4-2-3-1?
We more often played 4-2-2-2 with the box midfield last year. The only time we seemed to play 4-2-3-1 was with Brocks spearheading the line.
I don't think the parallelogram is our best formation. We should move to a pentagram.
Inversed pentagram. But struggling to see how we would fit Jeffrey into that.
Bad idea. Carry on.
Bring Back Old/O'Dor/Musa and Adams.
Bring Back Old/O'Dor/Musa and Adams.
Needs more Cleberson.....
Bring Back Old/O'Dor/Musa and Adams.
Needs more Cleberson.....
While I love Ernies optimism unless there is some strengthening at the back I really fear just how many we are going to leak. If he is relying on the young guys then he and some of you guys are expecting some dramatic improvements from what has been shown so far. Big difference from the odd 10/20 minute good display pre season to turning it on week in week out in the league.
I expect us to make at least one, hopefully 2 (or more) significant defensive signings before the start of the season.
Okay, wild arse conjecture here...
I was thinking about defensive players you might consider from the ASB Prem. The only one I thought could make it was Ross Haviland from Hawkes Bay. I thought he looked better than most when I saw him vs Team Wellington last year. Agressive(!) and fairly quick.
Perhaps Andy Boyens. Still got some skills, but to be honest he looked a bit slow.
I don't think it will happen (as I think we would have had trials by now) but in the absence of any speculation happening I thought I would chuck it out there.
I'd be happy with a good CB and a good FB*.
*Dare to dream...
Okay, wild arse conjecture here...
I was thinking about defensive players you might consider from the ASB Prem. The only one I thought could make it was Ross Haviland from Hawkes Bay. I thought he looked better than most when I saw him vs Team Wellington last year. Agressive(!) and fairly quick.
Perhaps Andy Boyens. Still got some skills, but to be honest he looked a bit slow.
I don't think it will happen (as I think we would have had trials by now) but in the absence of any speculation happening I thought I would chuck it out there.
Andy Boyens.
Okay, wild arse conjecture here...
I was thinking about defensive players you might consider from the ASB Prem. The only one I thought could make it was Ross Haviland from Hawkes Bay. I thought he looked better than most when I saw him vs Team Wellington last year. Agressive(!) and fairly quick.
Perhaps Andy Boyens. Still got some skills, but to be honest he looked a bit slow.
I don't think it will happen (as I think we would have had trials by now) but in the absence of any speculation happening I thought I would chuck it out there.
and a bit shiet
Why can't we get Brindel-South back?
I always thought whenever he played he put in a solid shift
Roar just lost Brattan because of unpaid Super, so might be a few more players hitting the market soon.
Eagar must be worth a look. James Musa... but they both have a gig already
I wish we had kept Boxie while I'm at it
He would be perfect. We want someone who is young enough to take over leading the backline when Durante leaves.
Knows how to score - as we have witnessed first hand this year
Why can't we get Brindel-South back?
I always thought whenever he played he put in a solid shift
Said no one ever
Eagar must be worth a look. James Musa... but they both have a gig already
Eager defo needs to be looked at.. his success in the state leagues there.. just needs an opportunity
Have heard a lot of reports that he's slow, though - so wouldn't be an upgrade on Siggy/Dura presumably. Still, would be good to have backup.
Have heard a lot of reports that he's slow, though - so wouldn't be an upgrade on Siggy/Dura presumably. Still, would be good to have backup.
Not any slower than what we have. At very least deserves a go.
Eager is worth a look. Really composed on the ball...suits Ernies style... I think we had the Eager debate at exactly this time last year (a time when we had boxall and Loius was not marked Fragile)
Oar signed for Ipswich Town overnight.
so his international career is over too?
Im sure if there is interest in Donachie, his agent will know this and get him to submit the notice.
Eager is worth a look. Really composed on the ball...suits Ernies style... I think we had the Eager debate at exactly this time last year (a time when we had boxall and Loius was not marked Fragile)
but won't be good enough to play for the all whites
Eager is worth a look. Really composed on the ball...suits Ernies style... I think we had the Eager debate at exactly this time last year (a time when we had boxall and Loius was not marked Fragile)
I had a bit of a look at off-contract Australian or Kiwi defenders on transfermarkt. It's pretty slim pickings, especially if you want to keep an eye on the future and sign someone under 30: Taylor Regan, Sam Gallagher, Jesse Edge, Brent Griffiths, Reece Caira....
Aside from Eagar and Adams, are there any state league or ASBP defenders who look like they've got the goods?
I had a bit of a look at off-contract Australian or Kiwi defenders on transfermarkt. It's pretty slim pickings, especially if you want to keep an eye on the future and sign someone under 30: Taylor Regan, Sam Gallagher, Jesse Edge, Brent Griffiths, Reece Caira....
Aside from Eagar and Adams, are there any state league or ASBP defenders who look like they've got the goods?
I had a bit of a look at off-contract Australian or Kiwi defenders on transfermarkt. It's pretty slim pickings, especially if you want to keep an eye on the future and sign someone under 30: Taylor Regan, Sam Gallagher, Jesse Edge, Brent Griffiths, Reece Caira....
Aside from Eagar and Adams, are there any state league or ASBP defenders who look like they've got the goods?
I didn't know Taylor Regan was a free agent. You'd think he'd be an okay squaddie - possibly not the long term answer for us at CB though. Remember pace was an issue.
Was Member's player of the year (or something like that) for the Jest last year.
I didn't know Taylor Regan was a free agent. You'd think he'd be an okay squaddie - possibly not the long term answer for us at CB though. Remember pace was an issue.
Was Member's player of the year (or something like that) for the Jest last year.
That's the problem we now have - we are barrel scraping for a CB.
Is Eager the new Clapham? I guess you can say yes if you are being objective. The thing with Clapham though was that he talked loudly about looking for a pro gig and has not got one where as Eager has not. There was a story that the Phoenix wanted to trial him but he didn't want to get his ass to Wellington. He expected to be signed from Christchurch while he was hosted What Now and not go through the effort of trialing. Not sure if thats true but that seemed to be the story at the time.
So can we get a list of every player that has actually left the team?
Burns
Boyd
Brockie & Grffiths
Boxall
Who have I missed?
So can we get a list of every player that has actually left the team?
Burns
Boyd
Brockie & Grffiths
Boxall
Who have I missed?
Cunningham
...maybe more?
