Also, MLS runs mostly in our off season. Would Kip Colvey work as a loanee at full back? Can he play RB?
Is he at the required level though. Nothing against MLS but not sure he would cut it at A-League leve.
Worth a punt though. He's domestic and young, as well as a current international. Then again, other current internationals include Luka Prelevic and Luke Adams.
Also don't want to run the risk of burning him out over the off-season, like Brockie and Toronto
Also, MLS runs mostly in our off season. Would Kip Colvey work as a loanee at full back? Can he play RB?
Is he at the required level though. Nothing against MLS but not sure he would cut it at A-League leve.
Worth a punt though. He's domestic and young, as well as a current international. Then again, other current internationals include Luka Prelevic and Luke Adams.
Also don't want to run the risk of burning him out over the off-season, like Brockie and Toronto
Fair point, but if his (from what I last heard) stellar performances trail off and he begins missing match day squads, then perhaps he would benefit from off season football. I'm not a pro, never have been and never will be, so I don't know how one would cope with that though.
Themi would be perfect. I guess it depends if he wants to move across the world.
Themi is playing regularly and has a leadership role at his club. He will be earning more money and living in a country where the cost of living isn't crazy.
NZ isn't that appealing... the cost of housing alone must put people off especially if they want to settle in for a few years.
Themi is playing regularly and has a leadership role at his club. He will be earning more money and living in a country where the cost of living isn't crazy.
NZ isn't that appealing... the cost of housing alone must put people off especially if they want to settle in for a few years.
I think the only kiwi professional defender who is off contract at the end of this season is Tommy Smith. I can't see him coming back to NZ. I'd happily take Themi, M Boxall, Musa, or even a post-injury Storm Roux but they're all locked in and I can't see WelNix forking out a transfer fee. Tuiloma might be the best bet because Marseille might terminate his contract.
Otherwise it's Aussies or an import for us. Unfortunately there don't seem to be many Aussie options around either
I think the only kiwi professional defender who is off contract at the end of this season is Tommy Smith. I can't see him coming back to NZ. I'd happily take Themi, M Boxall, Musa, or even a post-injury Storm Roux but they're all locked in and I can't see WelNix forking out a transfer fee. Tuiloma might be the best bet because Marseille might terminate his contract.
Otherwise it's Aussies or an import for us. Unfortunately there don't seem to be many Aussie options around either
I don't think we want Smith, either.
I think the only kiwi professional defender who is off contract at the end of this season is Tommy Smith. I can't see him coming back to NZ. I'd happily take Themi, M Boxall, Musa, or even a post-injury Storm Roux but they're all locked in and I can't see WelNix forking out a transfer fee. Tuiloma might be the best bet because Marseille might terminate his contract.
Otherwise it's Aussies or an import for us. Unfortunately there don't seem to be many Aussie options around either
I don't think we want Smith, either.
Adebayo Akinfenwa? Beast mode!
FUDGE YES!!!!!!!!
I name myself Chair of the #Beast4Nix Committee.
I think the only kiwi professional defender who is off contract at the end of this season is Tommy Smith. I can't see him coming back to NZ. I'd happily take Themi, M Boxall, Musa, or even a post-injury Storm Roux but they're all locked in and I can't see WelNix forking out a transfer fee. Tuiloma might be the best bet because Marseille might terminate his contract.
Otherwise it's Aussies or an import for us. Unfortunately there don't seem to be many Aussie options around either
I don't think we want Smith, either.
Oh he's good enough. I never denied that. I just don't like him.
Insert joke about dangerous bathrooms here
Vinniesta listed as a contracted player, whilst Gulley, Danaskos, Rufer and Appiah have been left off.
I thought Appiah was announced at ccm or the jets?
Themi would be perfect. I guess it depends if he wants to move across the world.
James McGarry shouldn't be there
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/football/a-league/brisbane-roar-defender-james-donachie-leaves-club-following-contract-blunder/news-story/22e5d1e7b421733d4d543f422ba38cf7
Says we might be interested in Donachie. Wouldn't be a bad option. Seems like we're fighting Victory
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/football/a-lea...
Says we might be interested in Donachie. Wouldn't be a bad option. Seems like we're fighting Victory
We couldn't be a bad shout for him. Young (I think) defender going somewhere on the up that needs defenders.
Vinniesta listed as a contracted player, whilst Gulley, Danaskos, Rufer and Appiah have been left off.
Hopefully we keep Rufer. It would be a cruel end to his Phoenix (and, let's face it, professional) career.
FUDGE YES!!!!!!!!
I name myself Chair of the #Beast4Nix Committee.
He'd generate a lot of publicity: a real character.
Plus the last ex AFC Wimbledon player turned out to be a useful player for the Nix.
I'd definitely take Donachie. If it's between us and Victory then hopefully the thought of having to be in a dressing room with Kevin Muscat will drive him into our arms
FUDGE YES!!!!!!!!
I name myself Chair of the #Beast4Nix Committee.
He'd generate a lot of publicity: a real character.
Plus the last ex AFC Wimbledon player turned out to be a useful player for the Nix.
Nah he was a prick.
I gave him my heart but the very next day he gave it away...
FUDGE YES!!!!!!!!
I name myself Chair of the #Beast4Nix Committee.
He'd generate a lot of publicity: a real character.
Plus the last ex AFC Wimbledon player turned out to be a useful player for the Nix.
Nah he was a prick.
I gave him my heart but the very next day he gave it away...
To be fair, that was because his wife demanded better shopping opportunities.
FUDGE YES!!!!!!!!
I name myself Chair of the #Beast4Nix Committee.
He'd generate a lot of publicity: a real character.
Plus the last ex AFC Wimbledon player turned out to be a useful player for the Nix.
I've watched him a number of times this season including at Wembley on Monday where he was a late sub against The Argyle. Too slow, would never play 90 minutes for us. A cameo machine at best although a great bloke for a quote.
Two things interest me in this thread:
1) the young guns like Ridenton and Rufer etc. I assume these guys are over 20 now so we need to see more of them. They have been in the squad for a couple of years now with some decent minutes so now is the time we either play them or move on.
2) ASB Prem players. I still think we underestimate the local players. Mitchell signing in Serbia I guess highlights that both the Nix and to a lesser degree the AWs don't pick local players from the ASB (for the AWs you need to be u20) BUt suddenly they before an option when someone else says they are good enough...
Perhaps not Rufer after his injury but yes it is time for Ridenton to really step up and grab a place in the team starting. He has the ability but then like a certain pretend right back, he has not kicked on to make a difference.
A diamond midfield in front of Ridenton have been Riera, A Rod, Vinnie, WeeMac and Roly. That was always going to be hard to crack without major injuries. This year is his chance. Riera out, Finkler in, Vinnie a year older.
Rufer damn unlucky. What is the latest on him?
its going ti be very tough for Ridenton to crack into that midfield three/four though. Finkler, Weemac, Bonevacia, A Rod would surely be ahead of him. He'll be a bench player at the start and A Rod's early form will be his one chance next season (excluding injury)
Is there anything wrong with being a bench player in a professional environment?
If the starters are genuinely good players, no shame in coming off the bench to provide some late impact.
I don't need Ridenton to start, just contribute.
being stuck on the bench is why we lost Rojas and Kosta - along with training facilities. Not saying that Ridenton is in the same class as those two yet, but he could be. We just havent seen it from him - he could say it's down to lack of opportunities.
Also you can only improve with game time.
Is there anything wrong with being a bench player in a professional environment?
If the starters are genuinely good players, no shame in coming off the bench to provide some late impact.
I don't need Ridenton to start, just contribute.
I'd like to see Ridenton genuinely pushing to start.
Some compared to Kosta and Marco and if he's pushing to start as much as they did, I'd be really happy.
If he can get a good contract in a good league somewhere else on the back of quality work off the bench for the 'Nix, I also wouldn't be unhappy.
I also think Rogerson might start making some impact this year. Might be no room for Rufer.
Different position. Rufer was playing as a DM where as Rogerson is a wide striker.
Yes we definitely need a return from Louis.Rufer and Ridenton have the talent imo,work in progress I guess
Adebayo Akinfenwa, the new Bobo Balde
Based on last nights NZ game I'd take Wihongi.
Based on last nights NZ game I'd take Wihongi.
Based on last nights NZ game I'd take Wihongi.
