Significant player announcement to be made soon. Stayed tuned.
— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) May 21, 2016
Centre Back? Vinniesta re-signing?
They're re-signing McGarry.
Kotahitanga. We are one.
Shame we don't get to see him off! Know last season wasn't as great as before but still a rock for us http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/riera-to-...
Riera retiring :'(
Could this open the way for Tim Payne?
Reiray?
Thanx Albert..u were a joy to watch when u commanded that space in front of the back four.
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
Very bittersweet to hear Albert is retiring. At least I suppose it gives us a bit of flexibility in searching for defenders
Thanks for everything Albert. One of the better Nix signings
After reading that article can't help but wonder if there is not more to it
I think he's just got more to do in life, pro football was never the dream for him. He was great year one, very good year two,looked like his legs were gone last year. Definitely need a replacement in that position. By the way did you guys know he was an ambulance driver? Team A Rod will be stoked, their guy is no. 1 now!
Normo's coming home
Despite thinking he wasn't quite as good last year; he still brought a lot to the team. Will be sad to see him go.
After reading that article can't help but wonder if there is not more to it
Why? Ernie has never been one to straight up lie to media. Seems pretty cut and dry to me.
Perhaps some family issues back in Spain; that's Riera's business though.
I guess we'll sign an import defender now.
a.haak
I think he's just got more to do in life, pro football was never the dream for him. He was great year one, very good year two,looked like his legs were gone last year. Definitely need a replacement in that position. By the way did you guys know he was an ambulance driver? Team A Rod will be stoked, their guy is no. 1 now!
Could this open the way for Tim Payne?
Significant player announcement to be made soon. Stayed tuned.
— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) May 21, 2016
Centre Back? Vinniesta re-signing?
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
With an import slot freed up, we must get a commanding CB. Midfield we can cover between A Rod, Roly, Vinnie, Ridenton at 6 and 8 and Finkler, McGlinchy, Rufer for 10, or wide in case of weemac.
Kotahitanga. We are one.
I think he's just got more to do in life, pro football was never the dream for him. He was great year one, very good year two,looked like his legs were gone last year. Definitely need a replacement in that position. By the way did you guys know he was an ambulance driver? Team A Rod will be stoked, their guy is no. 1 now!
The last season must have been a difficult one for him, and I reckon he's just gone 'fudge it, there's a million other things I can do'.
His departure creates an intriguing mix of a golden opportunity mixed in with a potential for huge disaster.
...an intriguing mix of a golden opportunity mixed in with a potential for huge disaster.
This is the greatest description of football I have ever seen.
Express Football Special Calling At
Fratton Park - Champion Hill - Kiwitea St
And all away grounds inbetween.
...an intriguing mix of a golden opportunity mixed in with a potential for huge disaster.
This is the greatest description of football life I have ever seen.
fixed
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
With an import slot freed up, we must get a commanding CB. Midfield we can cover between A Rod, Roly, Vinnie, Ridenton at 6 and 8 and Finkler, McGlinchy, Rufer for 10, or wide in case of weemac.
I didn't think Rufer had been resigned (yet)? Agree re the CB though - the critical signing this year and time we had a consistent right wing back.
Semi blessing in disguise in the form of we were really overloaded in midfield, had an import that was going to sit on the bench (A-Rod can have that starting spot now) and we can sign a CB which we need. Albert was a shade down on last year and at 32, father time is still undefeated...
Grumpy old bastard alert
Not his best season last season but he goes out with eternal thanks and his image in tack. That first season was awesome. Thanks Albert, you didreally really well.
...an intriguing mix of a golden opportunity mixed in with a potential for huge disaster.
This is the greatest description of football I have ever seen.
It sounds more like a description of a Yellow Fever tifo to me!
...an intriguing mix of a golden opportunity mixed in with a potential for huge disaster.
This is the greatest description of football I have ever seen.
It sounds more like a description of a Yellow Fever tifo to me!
Agreed, it sounds like our standard post-match celebrations in Courtenay Place
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
I think he's just got more to do in life, pro football was never the dream for him. He was great year one, very good year two,looked like his legs were gone last year. Definitely need a replacement in that position. By the way did you guys know he was an ambulance driver? Team A Rod will be stoked, their guy is no. 1 now!
Sarcasm mate...
Normo's coming home
My only concern now is that I don't think A-Rod is good enough defensively to screen our back 4 like Riera did. With Bonevacia and Finkler further forward and Finkler especially being allergic to tackling - not sure if the balance in midfield will be right.
a.haak
Midfield 3 of ARod, Roly and Lia/Ridenton/McGlinchey. Fink, Kosta and Krishna up top.
I also think we are more likely to be able to reinforce midfield than defence with Kiwis/Aussies. We really needed that import spot for a CB
I reckon disappointingly we will see Lia for another year
Normo's coming home
I also think we are more likely to be able to reinforce midfield than defence with Kiwis/Aussies. We really needed that import spot for a CB
Ideally I'd want to get Dylan McGowan, but heard he might want to stay in Adelaide or go to Sydney.
Towards the end of the season when Riera was suspended we had Lia and Rodi as our two holding players and arguably had our best game controlling the centre.
There is no substitute for pace and Riera had lost his and was becoming a liability. Will always be a favourite of mine, butI think his loss will actually aid us moving forward.
Tuiloma would be ideal. I guess it all comes down to whether he has a future with Marseille or not.
Towards the end of the season when Riera was suspended we had Lia and Rodi as our two holding players and arguably had our best game controlling the centre.
There is no substitute for pace and Riera had lost his and was becoming a liability. Will always be a favourite of mine, butI think his loss will actually aid us moving forward.
best way forward would be to get rid of lia too, he's not going to get any better with age.
yung thug
Towards the end of the season when Riera was suspended we had Lia and Rodi as our two holding players and arguably had our best game controlling the centre.
There is no substitute for pace and Riera had lost his and was becoming a liability. Will always be a favourite of mine, butI think his loss will actually aid us moving forward.
best way forward would be to get rid of lia too, he's not going to get any better with age.
I disagree. a team also needs experience and Vinnie can bring that plus do the job. Why deny yourself of that?
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Towards the end of the season when Riera was suspended we had Lia and Rodi as our two holding players and arguably had our best game controlling the centre.
There is no substitute for pace and Riera had lost his and was becoming a liability. Will always be a favourite of mine, butI think his loss will actually aid us moving forward.
best way forward would be to get rid of lia too, he's not going to get any better with age.
I disagree. a team also needs experience and Vinnie can bring that plus do the job. Why deny yourself of that?
Vinnie's struggling to run. Anyone goes round him, he's not catching up.
