U-20 NZ coach Stu Jacobs seen having a coffee with Ricki yesterday.
Who do we need to join the coaching team? Local?
Foriegn?
Founder
We need an Aussie who knows the local leagues over there well
I heard (quite surprisingly) that Wynton was to be offered a job
and that he is currently sniffing around in Wellington.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
How about the choice of Ricki as coach? What do people think about
him (obviously not many would have personal experience of him I
guess)?
Is he the right choice?
Will he mould the right team?
Will prospects want to join the Phoenix to play for him?
Can he handle the task of head coach and All White
coach??
Founder
Wynton would be great. Maybe somebody knows something I don't, but the Kingz still looked like they had potential right up until the Fallon/Rufer "discrepancy". Still, I'll believe it when I see it.
Ricki might have trouble coaching everything at once, but he's probably the man with the most connections at the moment, the best rep, and a good mind for the Kiwi game. Sure a big shot from Europe would certainly help, but lets just get the ball rolling first. It took Sydney this long to get Culina...Can't see Rufer playing second fiddle to Herbert.
Tua has the golden touch, but, I agree, connections and
knowledge of A-League important - especially in first year. Jacobs
won't have that either.
mich d'avry could be an option he coached perth when they won the
league a couple of times. When the a league started d'avry decided
not to coach the team and becmae their technical manager but i dont
think hes there any more he has knowledge of the nsl and the a
league.
wynton would be awesome, finally some colaberation between our best
ever player and nz soccer. his connections throughout the world for
scouting wold be priceless. go with wynton
Can't see Rufer playing second fiddle to Herbert.
Tua has the golden touch, but, I agree, connections and
knowledge of A-League important - especially in first year. Jacobs
won't have that either.
Jacobs was Asst at the Kingz so does have some
experince.
A dog with a bone :)
Stu Jacobs is a yes man! Lets face it. NZ Soccer is JOBS FOR THE
BOYS!
I vote for Colin Tuaa out of that list, I think connecting Wynton with the club would be great for contacts and potential signings but as someone previously posted can you see him wanting to be anything but No. 1
Colin has been there with Ricki at the end of last season so lets continue a proven combination.
I vote for Colin Tuaa out of that list, I think connecting Wynton with the club would be great for contacts and potential signings but as someone previously posted can you see him wanting to be anything but No. 1
Colin has been there with Ricki at the end of last season so lets continue a proven combination.
But Colin wasnt his first choice. Thats not to say they
didnt do a good job and wont contunie to do a good job.
The main thing is that they have someone who is going to
be available when Ricki has All White commitments.
A dog with a bone :)
I agree with Nembo, we need a addition that knows the ins and outs
of Australian football, i mean we are a new team, and a bit of
inside info never hurt.
Yeah looking at the Knights Victorian Premier League signings they
were not to flash, but in saying that it was a big deal when the
Brazilian was his name Fernando?? when he signed on short term
deal.
As a lot of people from OZ had been shocked he was not not
picked up by one of their teams as apparently he was the best
player in the VPL.
Personally I'm a fan of Stu Jacobs. But I can see the ratinoale
behind employing an Aussie assistant. Good thing is the coachign
staff don't take up palyer wage bill.
Thats my point exactly, if all the aussies were raving about this
guy and he was crap what is the point in having an aussie
coach/director etc just go advise on the NSW and VPL for talent?
Lets stick with our own coaches and if we need signings fly
someone in house to monitor those leagues for our own opinion on
particular players.
Last season the Knights had an Aussie agent/scout looking for
players for them - mixed results I suppose - Salley & Johnson
were good but some of the others lacked what it takes.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Yea but someone who knows the aussies in and out would be great.
Can assist Ricki, like 'him at the back, if put under pressure
he'll break', or 'wind him up and he'll get him self sent off'
Last season the Knights had an Aussie agent/scout looking for
players for them - mixed results I suppose - Salley & Johnson
were good but some of the others lacked what it takes.
Krncevic? Just make sure he leaves his green suit at home.
I heard that not only O'Dor but Diaco as well might be signed from the Victorian League. Can't see Ricky doing much back in the A-League to be honest.
Diaco - he was at the MV first season right? Looked like he knew
where the key to the pie cabinet was.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Not as fat as he was then but still nothing more than a state
league player.