Fox football podcast reporting rumours that ball is being chased by Sydney teams...
ball is already on contract with us, contracted until June 2023
That has never stopped players leaving early before. As I asked awhile back, will he want to uproot his family again by coming back to NZ? If he doesn't, he might ask to be released cuz there will be teams in Aussie that would be interested.
I really hope he stays but I wouldn't be 1000% certain he will be back.
huge opportunity for Rufer, no sure what Coventry have seen that most of us havent, but I'd be happy to receive a fee for him and see him gone.
He's the most unfairly maligned Nix player since Vinnie. He's definitely got his limitations, but he's not the absolute waste of space that Facebook fans (and some on here) would have you believe.
Would be sorry to see him go, he's a great rotation option but hard to say no if someone wants to pay money for him!
Vincenzo was stealing a living. Rufer has just been unfortunate to find himself up against the best central midfielders we have had in a long time. I think people are quick to forget the only above average central midfielders we had were Tim Brown and Albert Riera across many years.
Pretty ironic that we're now considering Tim Brown above average because he was designated scapegoat (without head bandages anyway) for most of his time with us.
Other teams and other leagues are absolutely chockers with irreplaceable Nix players that we terribly miss now that they are no longer considered 'pretty average' by us here.
Other than the constant passing backwards and the occasional long ball forward, Rufer was a concern that he was one tackle from being sent off. I think he made a name for himself as a tough tackler (Which can be good) but referees picked up on it and him and he was always on the radar when he took to the pitch.
I actually wanted to see him succeed and make his own name. But the cards - mostly unnecessary too, were too often. Yes, the constant passing backwards might have been a team instruction but, it would be nice to see him use his obvious skill (Seen on rare occasions) and take guys on and move forwards.
Who knows, he might stay but if he takes the opportunity - if it actually does exist, then good on him.
One lasting song about him (To the tune "That's Amore") - "If you're in Row Z and you're hit in the head, That's A Rufer!"
The press was reporting that the sticking point in Hemed's negotiations is that he wants 450 000 euros. If teams think that 450 000 euros is too high he's not going to be on anything near 625 000 pounds.
The press was reporting that the sticking point in Hemed's negotiations is that he wants 450 000 euros. If teams think that 450 000 euros is too high he's not going to be on anything near 625 000 pounds.
He was in stellar form and wants to cash in and fair enough. A risky prospect given his form of last two years. Not all gaffers are as patient as Uffie. But he was imperious. And that run has to be one of the best in Phoenix history. But we came 7th in a 12 team league and he was leading our line. That’s also a stat. Proof of the pudding would be a consistent season and a run of victories.
Sure, he's putting up his wages because he's had a good season after a dry patch. So the link that was posted which says he's earning 700k euros now is pretty unlikely.
Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi signed for Auckland United. Played for them yesterday and scored a goal. Seems like he was good enough just for domestic competition.
Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi signed for Auckland United. Played for them yesterday and scored a goal. Seems like he was good enough just for domestic competition.
He’s not a worse player than many who have had professional careers IMO, just that the standard has lifted of late at the Phoenix and across the league in general.
Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi signed for Auckland United. Played for them yesterday and scored a goal. Seems like he was good enough just for domestic competition.
Makes much more sense to go to the #2 team in the North than to Bay Olympic
Screenshot_20210704-214038_Instagram.jpg104.41 KB Looks like he will be likely loaned out in Germany or Europe. Let's hope some genuine transfer talk happens for us soon. You would have thought if we were close It would have been leaked by someone by now
Lewis Italiano has left Newcastle Jets by mutual consent despite signing a 2-year extension last year.
Potential return as back up for Sail?
Mambo is a good bloke but no point in signing a 30 yr old career back up Keeper. Invest the time in Paulsen cuz if something happens to Sail, we can always sign an injury replacement if Uffie isn't totally confident in him.
Lewis Italiano has left Newcastle Jets by mutual consent despite signing a 2-year extension last year.
Potential return as back up for Sail?
Mambo is a good bloke but no point in signing a 30 yr old career back up Keeper. Invest the time in Paulsen cuz if something happens to Sail, we can always sign an injury replacement if Uffie isn't totally confident in him.
We should only be looking at Paulsen/Jones Other Handy Prem level keeper Max Crocombe
Lewis Italiano has left Newcastle Jets by mutual consent despite signing a 2-year extension last year.
Potential return as back up for Sail?
Mambo is a good bloke but no point in signing a 30 yr old career back up Keeper. Invest the time in Paulsen cuz if something happens to Sail, we can always sign an injury replacement if Uffie isn't totally confident in him.
I'm more than happy with having Paulsen as a second choice and getting solid minutes if Sail is unavailable. I can see why Phoenix staff might want to keep him around the Lower Hutt squad for the good of his development, though - wonder what they think of Paulsen travelling to Australia every second week.
Also leaves us with no solid number 3 option - Kennett and Kelly-Heald both aren't ready for A-League football. Guess we might pull an Ante Covic if it comes to that
Lewis Italiano and his young family have returned home to Perth after Newcastle mutually terminated his contract. The Glory are yet to sign a replacement for Tando Velaphi. Jack Duncan will remain the Jets' #1 keeper while Noah James will be #2. [Herald] https://t.co/MgZsHOaT8C
