Fuck this stupid game
Coaching Angst - ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
You went north?... no wonder the ROF has lost it's lustre!
Put it this way, if Ivan was offered a job here and ACFC offered him more to stay and coach there (which they would), then I would understand.
Fuck this stupid game
I agree with you saying at some point it may be time for change. Personally I have nothing against Rickie, but I would say, and this is clearly my speculation, Wellnix will let this season go with Rickie and the current squad. This season will be used to assess the situation, players, Rickie and come up with the business plan, youth team etc.
It will really depend on style of football that they expect Nix to play whether Rickie will stay or go. If they want to make Nix profitable, the only way would be to change the style of football to something more modern (Dutch style of football or Roar?) This decision would need to be $$$ driven business decision: Firstly, young players cost less, can be sold to the other markets and it is much easier to mold the team and style of football which would attracts more fans, that would lead to better attendance=more $$$ + sponsors. This will fit well with the promotion of young NZ Talents. It also means they would need to get rid of some of the older players and keep only few experienced players to balance the team (Postecoglou kicked out Moore and a few other guys, but kept McKay...).
Unfortunately, I can't see that Rickie would fit with such a concept. He prefers older physical, players and old fashion style of football. That means playing wide with heaps of crosses in 18 yards box. This is for him a safe way to play where he doesn't need to take any risks (it paid off in the past, but remember the last second half at the World Cup?). In all honesty, nothing wrong with that, but that is exactly why youngsters get very limited game time with Nix. Reality is that Kosta spent 98% on the bench and Marco was lucky that Paul got injured and he played exceptionally well in the first couple of games (I know he played well in majority of the games, but without being influential in the first two games Rickie would drop him to the bench and that would be end of his career with Nix).
Let's wait and see, but having a charismatic leader who is capable to do all necessary changes will be crucial, and, definitely the key to success.
Put it this way, if Ivan was offered a job here and ACFC offered him more to stay and coach there (which they would), then I would understand.
Surely the chance to coach a professional side would have to be a factor though, if he's keen on coaching as a career (although I guess if you coach ACFC you get a once a year shot at playing in the Club World Championship Cup Trophy or whatever its called, which might mean something to someone somewhere...)
And are ACFC's pockets that deep? I don't know much about the financial status of NZFC franchises
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"Phoenix till they lose"
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I agree with you saying at some point it may be time for change. Personally I have nothing against Rickie, but I would say, and this is clearly my speculation, Wellnix will let this season go with Rickie and the current squad. This season will be used to assess the situation, players, Rickie and come up with the business plan, youth team etc.
It will really depend on style of football that they expect Nix to play whether Rickie will stay or go. If they want to make Nix profitable, the only way would be to change the style of football to something more modern (Dutch style of football or Roar?) This decision would need to be $$$ driven business decision: Firstly, young players cost less, can be sold to the other markets and it is much easier to mold the team and style of football which would attracts more fans, that would lead to better attendance=more $$$ + sponsors. This will fit well with the promotion of young NZ Talents. It also means they would need to get rid of some of the older players and keep only few experienced players to balance the team (Postecoglou kicked out Moore and a few other guys, but kept McKay...).
Unfortunately, I can't see that Rickie would fit with such a concept. He prefers older physical, players and old fashion style of football. That means playing wide with heaps of crosses in 18 yards box. This is for him a safe way to play where he doesn't need to take any risks (it paid off in the past, but remember the last second half at the World Cup?). In all honesty, nothing wrong with that, but that is exactly why youngsters get very limited game time with Nix. Reality is that Kosta spent 98% on the bench and Marco was lucky that Paul got injured and he played exceptionally well in the first couple of games (I know he played well in majority of the games, but without being influential in the first two games Rickie would drop him to the bench and that would be end of his career with Nix).
Let's wait and see, but having a charismatic leader who is capable to do all necessary changes will be crucial, and, definitely the key to success.

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
Allegedly
In the 2nd and 3rd seasons we were regularly commended for playing some of the best football in the league and apart from Ange's Brisbane EVERY other team in this league are likely to start biffing it long from the back at some point.
Hell, Archie and Danny Allsopp lead the league in scoring for years doing exactly that.
Even now against Perth, against Newcastle for 42 minutes against Melbourne we played very little 'old-fashioned' football.
You didn't watch the Basques take it to Barcelona, I take it?
That was extremely 'old-fashioned' football (man-marking, no real off-side line, direct), on a budget and with weird recruiting rules, matching up pretty well against the most "modern" footballing side on the planet.Or perhaps it's just that empirical data is of no interest to the priests of moving on!
You didn't watch the Basques take it to Barcelona, I take it?
That was extremely 'old-fashioned' football (man-marking, no real off-side line, direct), on a budget and with weird recruiting rules, matching up pretty well against the most "modern" footballing side on the planet.Or perhaps it's just that empirical data is of no interest to the priests of moving on!
plus its common knowledge that Barcelona wouldn't be able to win at Stoke on a rainy Tuesday night...
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
You didn't watch the Basques take it to Barcelona, I take it?
That was extremely 'old-fashioned' football (man-marking, no real off-side line, direct), on a budget and with weird recruiting rules, matching up pretty well against the most "modern" footballing side on the planet.Or perhaps it's just that empirical data is of no interest to the priests of moving on!
plus its common knowledge that Barcelona wouldn't be able to win at Stoke on a rainy Tuesday night...
That may be the true, but any other top club can lose to Stoke on rainy Tuesday night as well. The real question is: where do you see Nix in a few years time, which style of football, players etc. Stoke of A League? Definitively not my cup of tea.
P.S. This discussion may be more appropriate under the new topic "Style of football you think Nix should play" rather then " Sack Rickie...".
Photosport
By Matt Brown
Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert's revealed he's yet to sign a contract with his new employers at the A-League club.
Herbert says with Welnix Ltd now in charge of the club, a new contract to replace the deal he'd struck with former owner Terry Serepisos after the 2010 FIFA World Cup is appropriate.
But first, Herbert wants to know more about their long term vision, including where they stand on getting a reserve side up and running.
The Phoenix travel to Brisbane to face the top of the table Roar this weekend.

Put it this way, if Ivan was offered a job here and ACFC offered him more to stay and coach there (which they would), then I would understand.
Surely the chance to coach a professional side would have to be a factor though, if he's keen on coaching as a career (although I guess if you coach ACFC you get a once a year shot at playing in the Club World Championship Cup Trophy or whatever its called, which might mean something to someone somewhere...)
And are ACFC's pockets that deep? I don't know much about the financial status of NZFC franchises
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Put it this way, if Ivan was offered a job here and ACFC offered him more to stay and coach there (which they would), then I would understand.
Surely the chance to coach a professional side would have to be a factor though, if he's keen on coaching as a career (although I guess if you coach ACFC you get a once a year shot at playing in the Club World Championship Cup Trophy or whatever its called, which might mean something to someone somewhere...)
And are ACFC's pockets that deep? I don't know much about the financial status of NZFC franchises
love it!
I'm sure any time we will be getting a press release saying that 'Ricki has the full confidence of the board"

I'm sure any time we will be getting a press release saying that 'Ricki has the full confidence of the board"
" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow
Very accurate articulation of the Phoenix game plan. I'm not saying its a bad one - but we must have more than one up the sleeve surely! I can't recall seeing Ricki successfully change a game strategy mid-match using subs or formation change. We need other options to create some unpredictability in the phoenix performance and to create doubt in the oppositions mind. If Ricki can't achieve it - then he needs help to.
The real question is: where do you see Nix in a few years time, which style of football, players� etc. Stoke of A League? Definitively not my cup of tea.P.S. This discussion may be more appropriate under the new topic "Style of football you think Nix should� play" rather then " Sack Rickie...".
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We're from Wellington
Where you come from do you pack the chilly bin?
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We're Wellington
We're gonna kick big lumps outta you
Phoenix!
(with apologies to Marius and Fat Les)
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Any one else concerned that Ricki could end up with the Phoenix,the All Whites and the Olympics team if they get there.Just how he can claim to do justice to all 3 i dont understand.If your an up an coming coach in NZ it seems if you dont align yourself to Ricki you might just well whistle.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
So the two finals appearances in a row weren't enough for you?
Admittedly the team were out-thought on Friday, with CCM shutting down our wide areas quickly and forcing us to play through the middle or from the back. However its hard to have a Plan B with only 15 players.
[QUOTE=markho]Playing the ball across the back then punting a long ball forward to one of the shortest strikers is no longer on.
Do you actually watch the games? We've been consistently the team with most balls into the box for the last two seasons, continuing into this season. The quality of the crosses is mostly shocking and its debatable as to whether the possession could be used more effectively, however this stat does show real attacking intent.
[QUOTE=markho]As for an assistant, I get the feeling the other assistants left because Rickie wouldn't/couldn't listen to they suggestions etc.
lolwhut? Now that is one of the most ridiculous assumptions I've ever read...
Sorry but IMO 'balls into the box' is a rubbish stat, and one I've only ever seen used in the A-League in all my years of watching football.
We do get plenty of balls into the box, but many of these are aimless punts, or crosses to nobody, or crosses that don't make it past the first defender.
So we may score high on 'balls into the box', but how many of these turn into genuine clear cut chances or goals? That is what matters after all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
FFS. In that case, nobody on here can now make excuses for him about the lack of numbers in the squad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
Interview on 3 news earlier..he is happy with the squad of 15 and there is more to get out of them....gets my vote.....with my feet.
You could read it that way. Or there is no one good enough available, or the owners have limited the budget such that any players within budget and available aren't an improvement (remember - anyone available at this point is likely availalbe for a reason). If you read it the alternate way, it wouldn't be particularly good for team morale to say "I don't think the current lot are good enough, wish I could sign more players but can't - we're f**ked".
Interview on 3 news earlier..he is happy with the squad of 15 and there is more to get out of them....gets my vote.....with my feet.
You could read it that way. Or there is no one good enough available, or the owners have limited the budget such that any players within budget and available aren't an improvement (remember - anyone available at this point is likely availalbe for a reason). If you read it the alternate way, it wouldn't be particularly good for team morale to say "I don't think the current lot are good enough, wish I could sign more players but can't - we're f**ked".
Morgan was just saying the other day that Ricki would be asked to draw up a realistic wishlist. There surely has to be SOMEONE out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
Interview on 3 news earlier..he is happy with the squad of 15 and there is more to get out of them....gets my vote.....with my feet.
You could read it that way. Or there is no one good enough available, or the owners have limited the budget such that any players within budget and available aren't an improvement (remember - anyone available at this point is likely availalbe for a reason). If you read it the alternate way, it wouldn't be particularly good for team morale to say "I don't think the current lot are good enough, wish I could sign more players but can't - we're f**ked".
It's now the middle of the season, and from what I understand, if we have to pay a transfer fee it counts against the salary cap on top of the new salary, and would we really want anyone that is being released from a club without a fee? I just don't see it as a realistic prospect. Fantastic if it is, but...
Interview on 3 news earlier..he is happy with the squad of 15 and there is more to get out of them....gets my vote.....with my feet.
You could read it that way. Or there is no one good enough available, or the owners have limited the budget such that any players within budget and available aren't an improvement (remember - anyone available at this point is likely availalbe for a reason). If you read it the alternate way, it wouldn't be particularly good for team morale to say "I don't think the current lot are good enough, wish I could sign more players but can't - we're f**ked".
It's now the middle of the season, and from what I understand, if we have to pay a transfer fee it counts against the salary cap on top of the new salary, and would we really want anyone that is being released from a club without a fee? I just don't see it as a realistic prospect. Fantastic if it is, but...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Riordan - as stated on another thread. Available, free agent, scores goals, would score for fun in the A-League.
There are players out there to be had, we just need to look a bit harder I think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
I agree, though with most of the local talent tied up with ASB Premiership clubs - surely it would be hard to convince any of those clubs to release a player to train with the Nix on the off chance they *might* get a game or two.
We should kick out one of our other imports to get him!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
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