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WPM 2021/22 Squad Speculation, Confirmation and Mutual Termination

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Posted July 04, 2021 22:06 · last edited July 04, 2021 22:08

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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

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RR
NZPhoenixFan
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.
Unknown editor edited July 04, 2021 22:07
RR
NZPhoenixFan
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.