The Sydney Morning Herald reports this morning that Lawrie McKinna has made a formal approach to sign Paul Ifill and that North Queensland also appear to have made enquiries. Boo! Stay in Wellington Paul!
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Surely he wouldn't move to another A league franchise. If he moves to a club overseas, can't do much about it. I think he would be a little old for that though.
All Aboard the Phoenix/ All Whites Bandwagon!!
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Had thought until the transfer window opens, other clubs are not allowed to even so much as talk to contracted players? He's still signed to us until next year, but after that...
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Phoenix said 2 years when we signed him but would now appear to be 1 year with an option for 1 more...
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What length contract is he on?
One year, with an option for a second if I'm not mistaken. Although the club are currently in discussions with him regarding a longer contract.
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He seems to read the questions posted to his blog. Perhaps some messages asking him to stay would be useful ..... need to tell him how we feel!!!
On a similar topic, Daniel's article in today's Dom Post talks about the big offer from Qatar which the Phoenix couldn't match but he decided to stay anyway because he likes it here so much. Now the rest of his family are coming out as well.
I feel hopeful that PI (with a young family) may feel the same vibes ...
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WELLINGTON Phoenix FC�s striking stocks have been boosted significantly with the signing for Barbados international and former Millwall, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace marksman Paul Ifill.
The 29-year-old British-born Barbadian international will join the Phoenix for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 campaign to kick off his two-year deal with the Wellington-based club.
At 184cm, Ifill is set to be the perfect striking partner for fellow Briton and ex-Tranmere Rovers scorer Chris Greenacre, offering an excellent target option for Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert.
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WELLINGTON Phoenix FC�s striking stocks have been boosted significantly with the signing for Barbados international and former Millwall, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace marksman Paul Ifill.
The 29-year-old British-born Barbadian international will join the Phoenix for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 campaign to kick off his two-year deal with the Wellington-based club.
At 184cm, Ifill is set to be the perfect striking partner for fellow Briton and ex-Tranmere Rovers scorer Chris Greenacre, offering an excellent target option for Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert.[/quote]
[QUOTE=homer_simpson]Phoenix said 2 years when we signed him but would now appear to be 1 year with an option for 1 more...
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sh*tballs.
Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic
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Can't say that I'm not surprised by this. Ifill must surely be a leading contender for the Joe Marston Medal, if not the leading contender for it.
Don't know why Ifill would move to another A-League club and/or why we'd let him go. I mean, he's enjoying Wellington is he not? If he leaves us, it's to an overseas club for more $$$$$$ than we can possibly afford.
STAY PAUL!!!
Rising_Phoenix2009-10-30 11:11:35
Don't know why Ifill would move to another A-League club and/or why we'd let him go. I mean, he's enjoying Wellington is he not? If he leaves us, it's to an overseas club for more $$$$$$ than we can possibly afford.
STAY PAUL!!!
Rising_Phoenix2009-10-30 11:11:35
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Can't say that I'm not surprised by this. Ifill must surely be a leading contender for the Joe Marston Medal, if not the leading contender for it.
Don't know why Ifill would move to another A-League club and/or why we'd let him go. I mean, he's enjoying Wellington is he not? If he leaves us, it's to an overseas club for more $$$$$$ than we can possibly afford.
Don't know why Ifill would move to another A-League club and/or why we'd let him go. I mean, he's enjoying Wellington is he not? If he leaves us, it's to an overseas club for more $$$$$$ than we can possibly afford.
Have we qualified for the Grand Final then??>
I think you mean the Johnny Warren medal
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Haha, my bad sorry Homer!
Durante has won the Joe Marston Medal for the Jets, and Smeltz the Johnny Warren!!
Durante has won the Joe Marston Medal for the Jets, and Smeltz the Johnny Warren!!
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would hate to see him leave. hes worthy of marquee if we have to
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Does anyone else think that it's absolutely ridiculous that as soon as we get a player who starts playing well for us (or any team in the a-league for that matter) some other club with more $$ comes in and poaches them? Almost makes you want players in your team to play well, but not so well that they get noticed. 
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Almost makes you want players in your team to play well, but not so well that they get noticed.
George was a master of this.
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we can do better than Ifil, id be glad to see him go. He didnt even play that well last week, daniel was my Man of match....
MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
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You are having a laff aren't you squire?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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Do you listen to yourself, I wonder?
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WARZYCHA, that's a remarkable posting. Are you a disciple of Michael Laws?
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Whoa. Big Call there WARZYCHA...
Ifill has been the instigator of most of the goals this season so far. Daniel is playing well too and I think Caceras will still feature if he picks up his work rate.
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Ifill left, but it's just so much sweeter with him in it!
Ifill has been the instigator of most of the goals this season so far. Daniel is playing well too and I think Caceras will still feature if he picks up his work rate.
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Ifill left, but it's just so much sweeter with him in it!
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It would be the end of the world if Ifill left
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You are having a laff aren't you squire?
Either that or he's severly retarded
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F**k.
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
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He was loyal to Millwall until they shafted him and he had the fans on his back !
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we can do better than Ifil, id be glad to see him go. He didnt even play that well last week, daniel was my Man of match....
MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
who in the nz teams is better than Ifill? He's lclearly the best import player in the league, adds huge amounts to our attack and genral play, I'd like to think he'd stay on as one of the fan faves. From the noise I've been hearing the nix are looking to offer him a new 3 year deal instead of the 1 year option to extend.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Guys seriously, the most blatantly troll bait ever. Just leave it alone and it will go back under the bridge.
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MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
Congratulations, you are now officially Moron of the week.
The Wellington Phoenix are not here to benefit New Zealand football. A side effect of the club is that they do but ultimately they are a club who should aim to put the best players on the park.
Many Australian's (and ACL members) don't wan't us in the league and Xenophobic comments calling "Ausy" players trashy are ridiculous.
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MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
Congratulations, you are now officially Moron of the week.
The Wellington Phoenix are not here to benefit New Zealand football. A side effect of the club is that they do but ultimately they are a club who should aim to put the best players on the park.
Many Australian's (and ACL members) don't wan't us in the league and Xenophobic comments calling "Ausy" players trashy are ridiculous.
Don't feed the troll.
Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic
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we can do better than Ifil, id be glad to see him go. He didnt even play that well last week, daniel was my Man of match....
MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
yeah these bloomin Ozzys like Greenacre and Ifill coming over here stealing our football should go back to where they came from oh and that Daniel another Ozzy that should go home!
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I seriuosly doubt that Ifill is a disloyal kinda guy, plus he seems pretty happy everytime I see him.
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PAUL stay with us!!!!
VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life
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I seriuosly doubt that Ifill is a disloyal kinda guy, plus he seems pretty happy everytime I see him.
I agree with this.. He's to much of a good sort to ditch the Phoenix.
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Hear he's a big rugby fan. Probably better he stay in NZ then...
...I mean hey, rugby has to be good for SOMETHING, right?
...I mean hey, rugby has to be good for SOMETHING, right?
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MAYBE WE COULD GET SOME NEW ZEALAND TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!! and get rid of that ausy trash that destroys our line up, seriously this team could do wonders for NZ football
Congratulations, you are now officially Moron of the week.
The Wellington Phoenix are not here to benefit New Zealand football. A side effect of the club is that they do but ultimately they are a club who should aim to put the best players on the park.
Many Australian's (and ACL members) don't wan't us in the league and Xenophobic comments calling "Ausy" players trashy are ridiculous.
Actually, Wellington Phoenix are here to benefit New Zealand Football. Pretty sure that was one of the reasons Terry put his dosh in. But yes, I do agree that they should put the best players on the park (Ifill!).
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Where does he stay? I think special Wellington treatment is in order.
STAY PAUL.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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I seriuosly doubt that Ifill is a disloyal kinda guy, plus he seems pretty happy everytime I see him.
No matter how loyal he is, another shot at playing at a high level of football will be hard to refuse
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Have you read the article ? It's linking him with the Mariners and Fury... not Manchester United.
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