2016/17 Transfer Speculation

I'm of the mind that if A-Rod does not fit into our First 11 consistently, we need to let him go. 

Never heard of assistant managers?

A-Rod is fine, he is ready to be a better Lia, they both do massive work in the midfield, the unnoticed dirty work.

Who should replace them?

I don't disagree that he's better than Lia, but not sure Ernie thinks so. Perhaps it just depends on the game. I haven't seen anything to make me think that Ernie actually trusts him, especially with Riera gone.

Yeah he has signed a 2 year deal with Victory according to Facebook, phoenix tried to get him and Merrick not happy they didn't. 

on his facebook?

Im happy about this.

Whomever made the point that Kosta is now better, is correct. 

You don't want all this cash sitting on the bench when you've got weakness across the back, just silly.

Plus if he plays well, then one more AW we wouldn'tt have during the breaks. If he doesn't play well enough to make the AWs then we wouldn't want him anyway.

If we consistently let in goals because of holes in our backline then we won't score as many either.

Our real weak spots (RB, possibly CB, on a bad day LB) would not be fixed by better attackers alone. Quality of service would still be an issue (distracted midfield constantly having to plug holes, lack of support from the besieged defence, etc).

Interesting stuff. Anyone read that book? Makes complete sense and underpins the need to find a RB pronto. Great post. 

has Ernie actually said he intends to use A Rod or Lia to cover the DM role Albert played? I thought he said he was trying to recruit into that spot. 

Albert screened the back four well and made up for Durantes  major lack of pace. Lia's lack of wheels were highlighted in the FFA cup game for all to see so he isn't an option. A Rod is more of an 8 than a 6.

So I'll add a FM to the RB and General Nutcase (ie mr versatile). 

Dissapointed De Vries wasn't picked up having seen park house highlight reel (if ou can call it that). 

Ernie's seen him live and obviously he offers something a little different. I'd guess fullback cover and a left peg at minimum dollars.

Have you considered maybe that DeVries was asked and said no? Better offers, doesn't want to live in Welly?

Or maybe Ernie thinks he ain't  good enough

De Vries doesnt qualify as a mature aged rookie (assuming we use that salary cap option for Parkhouse)

Has to be Australian?

Mature Age Rookie – A Club can register an Australian Player that is aged 21 or older who last played in an Australian competition (eg. PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues) and has not played in a fully professional league for at least 18 months

Would De Vries be an import, or no?

Random speculation but what about James Holland for the DM role? Currently without a club

De Vries would not be an import, because he (I think) has passport/citizenship in NZ.

But De Vries and NZ is just one huge clusterfudge from whichever way you look at it.

Good call. Well worth a look. You'd hope that someone from the club would be trying to talk to him.

Luke Wilkshire just got released, not sure we really need a 34 yr old RB tho

Take him 100%. Sure he's not as good as he was 2 years ago, but we're not in a position to be turning down Australian defenders, especially ones with pedigree like his

Also might be good for our young fullbacks to have an experienced pro in their position in the squad to share his experience and knowledge of the role

best buy on offer - put the auto-bid on, have a drink and check if we get him later

Can't see us getting a better Manny replacement.

Would be an absolutely fantastic pick up, honestly. May not be the quickest anymore, but having a FB that can actually defend would be great.

Who released him?

Some Ruski club

Terek Grozny

After playing for the Grozny (top club in Chechnya) it might be less than exciting for him to play in good ol' Wellington, although late Saturday night antics in Courtenay Place can sometimes be eeringly similar to the late night action in Grozny

would be amazing to get holland and wilkshire, would think we'd be in with a title shot. 

The lack of millitary checkpoints everywhere as well metal detectors and sniffer dogs will be quite convenient in Wellington. I haven't been to Chchnya but i've been close and it's a severe pain in the ass (less of a pain than being kidnapped by terrorists or blown up by a suicide bomber though).

Gone very quiet again with regard to potential signings, anbody got any info, rumours.....I'll even accept downright lies

Players who are still free agents

• Dani Osvaldo
• Martin Caceres
• Flamini
• Junior Hoilett
• Christopher Samba
• Stéphane Sessègnon
• Emmanuel Adebayor
• Kevin Nolan
• Marouane Chamakh
• Alvaro Arbeloa
• Felipe Santana
• Hal Robson-Kanu
• Kevin Constant
• Sulley Muntari
• Jose Enrique
• Raul Meireles
• Nicklas Bendtner
• Leon Osman
• Di Natale
• Miroslav Klose
• Dimitar Berbatov
• Nicolas Anelka
• Alex

One could dream..

how many of those are kiwi or Aussie?

probably none...would love to have bendtner as our striker though, I remember when he was at Birmingham on loan and scored goals for fun....tendency to be a cock though

Bentdner tried to get hi self a contract at QPR the other day and after his speach Jimmy Floyd reputedly said to his face that he was a cock. Nheard this from a guy whose wife works at the club and was present. Hthe Nix could always try for Junior Toilett err Hoilett but do we need another winger, striker?

I saw Wilshire in taxi driving into town. He was on the phone and as far my lip reading goes I think he told someone Phoenix, training and Saturday. He looked extremely very fit for his age.

Hell, Chris Samba would be one hell of an A League player. The guy's a collossus.

Apparently is signing for another Russian club