of course i don't expect european superstars, but i do expect players of the standard that other teams around the a-league are capturing, not recent under 18 academy grads
hey, for all i know, this guy might be great, but given our track record of signing crap players unwatched, i'm guessing he's just another player to add to our ever increasing list of half season numpties
someone please explain to me how signings like this fit into our 'five year plan'
of course i don't expect european superstars, but i do expect players of the standard that other teams around the a-league are capturing, not recent under 18 academy grads
hey, for all i know, this guy might be great, but given our track record of signing crap players unwatched, i'm guessing he's just another player to add to our ever increasing list of half season numpties
someone please explain to me how signings like this fit into our 'five year plan'
Grumpy old bastard alert
Let's also add that (a) Wellington doesn't have the "lifestyle" cachet of virtually every other A-League town (i.e. the wind and the rain); (b) we are owned by people who want to make a profit. Therefore, we are always going to be behind the rest of the league recruitment-wise, and even if we were bought by an insane billionaire who wants to lose as much money as possible as a tax dodge, that would only solve part of the problem.
So; whining about how we can't get European superstars to play for us is the kind of thing that will go on forever. We will never be a lifestyle choice, and it's unlikely that we'll ever be a "big money" choice. I for one have decided to assume that the Nix will always have to "make do" with the players others throw away. That used to be a positive for us, remember? Back in the days when we used to say "Ricki has a way of making rejects into stars".
Ask Ifill what he thinks of the Wellington lifestyle.
Even the signing of a player is greeted with angst now. This forum sucks.
Even the signing of a player is greeted with angst now. This forum sucks.
Is there an option to sign the kid for next season, if the loan goes well? Or is he just a band aid.
Even the signing of a player is greeted with angst now. This forum sucks.
My comment wasn't aimed at you. You actually listen to what others are saying and provide well thought out responses, which is something far too few people on here do these days.
And I was being a bit too aggressive with my earlier post too. Apologies.
na, it wsn't you bro, i just keep getting beaten down with the happy stick!
maybe i just need to cheer up a bit
na, it wsn't you bro, i just keep getting beaten down with the happy stick!
maybe i just need to cheer up a bit
If he scores goals, that'd be great. If he doesnt but sets up brockie, thats fine to. if he fails to perform then hes like the rest of the squad and we only have him for 3 months. no point in getting too angsty about this cat. I just wanna see him play, then make a call.
like the song says:
"street lights, people"
This. It's the constant negativity from certain posters and the unwillingness to listen to other posters opinions that has driven certain high profile members of the forum away (i.e. Piney). Most of this could be fixed if some people were to stop having the attitude of "I'M RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG END OF STORY".
Grumpy old bastard alert
This. It's the constant negativity from certain posters and the unwillingness to listen to other posters opinions that has driven certain high profile members of the forum away (i.e. Piney). Most of this could be fixed if some people were to stop having the attitude of "I'M RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG END OF STORY".
If he scores goals, that'd be great. If he doesnt but sets up brockie, thats fine to. if he fails to perform then hes like the rest of the squad and we only have him for 3 months. no point in getting too angsty about this cat. I just wanna see him play, then make a call.
like the song says:
"street lights, people"
Let's also add that (a) Wellington doesn't have the "lifestyle" cachet of virtually every other A-League town (i.e. the wind and the rain); (b) we are owned by people who want to make a profit. Therefore, we are always going to be behind the rest of the league recruitment-wise, and even if we were bought by an insane billionaire who wants to lose as much money as possible as a tax dodge, that would only solve part of the problem.
So; whining about how we can't get European superstars to play for us is the kind of thing that will go on forever. We will never be a lifestyle choice, and it's unlikely that we'll ever be a "big money" choice. I for one have decided to assume that the Nix will always have to "make do" with the players others throw away. That used to be a positive for us, remember? Back in the days when we used to say "Ricki has a way of making rejects into stars".
Ask Ifill what he thinks of the Wellington lifestyle.
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Ask Ifill what he thinks of the Wellington lifestyle.
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'S'cuse me but New Cross/Deptford is the new Battersea/Clapham don'tcha know?
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Is there an option to sign the kid for next season, if the loan goes well? Or is he just a band aid.
Liking the man-love moments here!
I've not seen anything of this kid so can't comment on whether or not he can play. I also agree that striking isn't out main area of weakness at the mo'- the midfield in particular is a train wreck.But , the season is already in the crapper so I can't see what the harm is in seeing what's he's got. If he's crap , then no harm done and we haven't signed a donkey for a long term deal. If he's good then maybe worth a punt longer term.Either way , I don't see how we can lose on this.
Even the signing of a player is greeted with angst now. This forum sucks.
This. It's the constant negativity from certain posters and the unwillingness to listen to other posters opinions that has driven certain high profile members of the forum away (i.e. Piney). Most of this could be fixed if some people were to stop having the attitude of "I'M RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG END OF STORY".
I thought Piney left because we couldn't get an ignore button?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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Ask Ifill what he thinks of the Wellington lifestyle.
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'S'cuse me but New Cross/Deptford is the new Battersea/Clapham don'tcha know?
Ever been to The Venue in New Cross? Great club. You can hear the glass crunching under your feet as you walk in. And one time I was leaving and there was a taxi on fire outside the front door.
I think some of the angst around this signing might be based on the incorrect assumption that the Nix actively sought out a striker. I doubt that's how it happened at all. More likely an agent contacted all A-League clubs saying "there's a Premier League club with a young Aussie on their books not getting any game time, can anyone give him a gig for a couple of months while they assess their options? No risk to you, he might score a few goals and if the club don't offer him another contract you've already had a good look at him (and vice versa) if you want to make your own offer".
Under those circumstances much less reason to get angsty, no?
I think some of the angst around this signing might be based on the incorrect assumption that the Nix actively sought out a striker. I doubt that's how it happened at all. More likely an agent contacted all A-League clubs saying "there's a Premier League club with a young Aussie on their books not getting any game time, can anyone give him a gig for a couple of months while they assess their options? No risk to you, he might score a few goals and if the club don't offer him another contract you've already had a good look at him (and vice versa) if you want to make your own offer".
Under those circumstances much less reason to get angsty, no?
i'm 3 times the size of smeltz, does that make me three times as good or 1/3 as good?
terminator, your post makes sense
i'm 3 times the size of smeltz, does that make me three times as good or 1/3 as good?
terminator, your post makes sense
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
i'm 3 times the size of smeltz, does that make me three times as good or 1/3 as good?
terminator, your post makes sense
The most exciting part of the season is yet to come... who survives the chop.
Wish the boy luck, hopefully he's brilliant!
Aside from spelling our name wrong - this kid could be useful. Or not, there's little/no downside for the club so lets give him a chance and see what he's got. He can only be an improvement on Pav... maybe he isn't - but we'll see (refer previous sentence re: minimal downside).
Good luck Corey (drop the bluddy 'e' tho).
Yeah I have no issue with Gameiro signing.
Lets be rehash the general feeling - we are playing like shit, and the off field gives the appearance as being as bad as the on field. He has not committed funds to tis player for next year (and if he was signed next year and turned out to be a dud like Totori, Chen, George etc Ricki would get caned) and gets 3 months to see if this kid can play.
What else can he do? The squad ain't playing, he is bringing in players. If the kid fails, what has he lost? The last 6 rounds of a shit season? This is exactly what the club should be doing. At the very least, Cernak and Hogg whom are on similar deals, are starting and not looking out of place.
General fan negativity for the sake of being continuously negative. Eat a dick.
not negative for the sake of being negative. just dont think we need a striker. we need a midfield general not some 20 year old who hasnt scored a goal since the 2011 under 20 world cup
I LOVE LAMP
Surge you make a valid point that I had forgotten. He could hardly have been any worse than Pav if we had kept that muppet.
Thank fuck he is not with this squad.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Surge you make a valid point that I had forgotten. He could hardly have been any worse than Pav if we had kept that muppet.
Thank fuck he is not with this squad.
Agreed, of course we all want to see a midfield general (or two) and perhaps someone who can add something to our defence... I doubt the kind of player/s we need are available at the moment - here's hoping there's some major changes in the off season.
In the meantime, we have a young kid who may have potential, of course he isn't going to solidify our midfield and stop us conceding goals - but lets not forget home many goals we've missed over the last month or so. Nothing to lose, let's give him a go.
Even the signing of a player is greeted with angst now. This forum sucks.
Fuck this stupid game
I miss you topleft!
I'm going the same way as you, open a thread, trawl through a few posts, then give up. It is becoming less and less fun. I've taken to just reading the last post in a thread, then scrolling up if its interesting.
