Bambang on trial

I thought I read due tomorrow.

you probably did News, I'm fending off brain-mush at the mo

if he of the superb-name-fame does get signed he might make a good 'smash and grab' partnership with Big Mac

Ricki, why aren't you signing Simon Elliottt?

$$$$

just a guess

Elliottt has to talk to his partner before making any move. Long distance relationship is tough. She's on some four year intern programme that might not be easy to change. It depends on Simon's chances to travel to and fro from here and the States. With a short season, it may have some room to see things through, but he has to have a decent talk with her on how it is possible. It seems less likely to happen. He wants to finish his US football coaching courses as well. Which can be bit of a juggle act.

From what i've heard his wife's medical residency is next to impossible to change, seems like a pretty major obstacle to him signing imo

wrong thread, Elliott isn't a triallist.

I reckon he does ae. He spent years in Malaysia and Netherlands so even though he has limited English, it won't be too hard for him to settle in Wellington. please note that he doesnt speak dutch so there is a big possibility that he spoke in English when he still played in Europe. He is experienced, no doubt about thatemire2010-07-28 00:04:40

Since I seem to be specialising in gross stereotyping this week I will mention that Indonesians typically speak passable English. Much better than the Chinese or even Koreans and Japanese. Please don't crucify me cos that is a massive generalisation, however I don't think language would be an issue (and apparently Toto doesn't speak much English anyway).

it's not just language, it's fitting into the team.  Again assumption but Greenacre's mate from Tranmere from Egland is more likely to fit in as one of the lads than a guy from Indonesia who may speak a bit of English.

That was a very short trial from Shuker,didnt he only arrive 3 days ago? (Im not counting the jet-lagged 10mins that was the Boca game). Mustve been absloute rubbish?

Sounds like he chose to go home.

Well,seems like he is smarter than a certain ex-phoenix striker at least. Tegal2010-07-28 03:41:29

I hope he paid for his own ticket

I can only guess Shuker did not think the move was for him. Surely Ricki wouldn't write him off after 10 minutes jetlagged football against a top side. It must have been his own decision.

i know that Wikipedia can be so misleading sometimes, but im actually surprised to see this line

"Bambang Pamungkas is an Indonesian footballer who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix FC His natural position is central forward. Pamungkas made his name in South East Asian football when he scored the lone goal for Indonesia at the 2002 Tiger Cup against Malaysia. His height is 172 cm"

But Bambang, bam bam, Bang-bang, wont be featured in today'x fixture. Jet-lagged i guess

will be good to see 'boom boom' and 'bam bam' together on the field opening up defences and creating chances!!

Not sure if anyone has thought of this yet but can anyone else see us signing youth players to make up the 20 by sunday if Jade North doesn't come through and/or other trialists don't turn out to be what Ricki is after? Then look around for others after that because we still have 3 spots available in the full squad...

Bambang speaks great English...

Great! if his trial goes well+Jade says no to Nix then well well well, a big possibility that Ricki will sign him

All good. But we still don't have a defender if North goes West.

 

i should agree with you because Ricki must be so selfish if he still wants to sign Bambang while he knows that Bambang is not his main priority

 

I thought North was thinking of going East? (Asia)

So Shuker only realised NZ was on the other side of the world AFTER he got here? I guess footballers are not well known for their intelligence so I shouldn't be surprised...

good to see you back steve-o....sack richie?

Now that I've read the North deal is back on, I'm more optimistic!

Exactly, and probably not such a bad option after all this talk of a reserve team. Jade North looking more promising now and Pavlovich/Toto looking likely though so maybe no need for it.

Guys, this is not a general transfer thread.  Please keep the discussion to triallists and how they are performing.  You can talk about North and the general make up of the squad

David Bain got off

Part of my post from the Nix v Rapa thread:

Toto - a nice finish for the second and put himself about, but not with too much effect.

Pav - hatttrick is always good, missed his first as was in the process of moving from one end to another, his second was with basically with an empty net after the keeper had hacked Pacific Ifill down, and third came from a cross which the keeper deflected onto Pav and which went in. Had another good reaction shot which was superbly saved, and showed quite a few good touches to involve other players and create dangerous situations. Would like him to be stronger with his back to goal for a guy his size though.

Prattley - was competent at the back generally, but didn't really stand out. Not much going forward.

Spragg - impressed with his cameo. Good technical ability, a decent turn of speed, and a good head on such young shoulders. Expect big things from him in the future.

Pacific Ifill (Reg Davani) - good couple of shots, found dangerous positions in the attacking third in the first half, faded a bit in the second. Couple of bad touches too, overall would like to see him against better opposition to get a better idea of what he's about.

Diego was disappointing despite his goal (had two awful earlier attempts) and didn't really do enough in the middle against this level of opposition (went off with a seeming injury for the last 10-15, meaning we finished the game with 10 players). Expected more from Corey Chettlebrough too. Luis Estevez (whoever he is) came on out wide on the right for the last 25, unimpressive.

el grapadura2010-07-28 21:30:02

Where would you expect Pacific Ifill to line up?

The Nix played a 4-2-3-1, and PacIf lined up on the right of the 3. Guess that's Leo's place in the Nix first XI, and Leo is a better player (sans his shooting), so I doubt the club's seriously looking at using up an import spot in this situation.

Surely Diego must have to show improved form to stay in the team.

hamezilla2010-07-28 22:01:12