Costa to play in NSWPL (til July)
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from fred Woodcock's story on front page
tigers2008-04-15 13:49:32
>>>>Meanwhile, teenager Costa Barbarouses will join New South Wales Premier League club Macarthur Rams till July to get some much-needed minutes under his belt. He joins recently released defender Steven Old at the club.
And Pignata confirmed he was in discussions with several Victorian Premier League clubs about striker Greg Draper also getting a stint in Australia before the A-League season starts in August. Draper, like Barbarouses, saw little match time last season. <<<
has to be a good thing, hopefully it'll allow him to push on in the A-league this season
Edit - Tigers is a muppet (HN).
Edit - Tigers is a muppet (HN).
Aw c'mon News, with City as high as they are I'm suffering from altitude sickness 
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Costa to play in NSWPL surely?
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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more players should follow in his footsteps
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The Phoenix should set up their own team in one of the state leagues so they can give these guys a run. 
They could base it in Canberra.
They could base it in Canberra.
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COSTA COSTA COSTA COSTA COSTA COSTA COSTA
Now we just sit back and watch him score thirty goals on our way to winning The A-League V4 Grand Title.
(minor exaggeration)
You know we belong together...
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Any ideas when his first game might be?
Rams play Sydney Olympic this Sat 19:30.
Rams play Sydney Olympic this Sat 19:30.
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Any idea Tony ?
I've had a few people in Sydney ask me. He'll be torn playing against Olympic
I've had a few people in Sydney ask me. He'll be torn playing against Olympic
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Probably not the best team to play for considering that the Rams are coming second last in the NSWPL but on the flip side good opportunity for him to bag a number of goals..
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While we're at it,anyone here got a good site to order on-line an NZFC shirt? I presume Rebel is an obvious one. Any others people know of?
Thought I might get Costa's sig while he's here. Might as well,can't be too long before he's in.
On the other hand I don't want to jinx him.
Thought I might get Costa's sig while he's here. Might as well,can't be too long before he's in.
On the other hand I don't want to jinx him.
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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You want a Team Welly strip ?
Check www.tw.org.nz or www.Champs.co.nz or PM Champs#1 or even Football Mum.
Check www.tw.org.nz or www.Champs.co.nz or PM Champs#1 or even Football Mum.
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You want a Team Welly strip ?Check www.tw.org.nz or www.Champs.co.nz or PM Champs#1 or even Football Mum.
Haha no!
NZFC strip.
I'll give them a go.Traitor2008-04-15 22:21:50
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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NZ Football strip... not an NZFC strip. Big difference.
I'd still try Champs, they can probably find one.
I'd still try Champs, they can probably find one.
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NZ Football strip... not an NZFC strip.� Big difference.I'd still try Champs, they can probably find one.
Sorry man I forgot to mention I live in the Australia.
That Champ site doesn't seem to do NZ National Team Strip. Rebel was a head f**k. Didn't see any National Team Jerseys. WTF? They're supposed to be sponsors,no?
I'm surprised at how difficult this is proving to be.
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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The sponsorship is up for negotiation... send Champs #1 a PM, he may be able to help.
I did see some at a Nike shop in Auckland, you could try and find the phone number for Nike at the Dressmart in Auckland.
I did see some at a Nike shop in Auckland, you could try and find the phone number for Nike at the Dressmart in Auckland.
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The sponsorship is up for negotiation... send Champs #1 a PM, he may be able to help.I did see some at a Nike shop in Auckland, you could try and find the phone number for Nike at the Dressmart in Auckland.
Ok cool. Champs#1 being a member of this forum,right?
Shame about the 2 hr time diff as most NZ shops are closed by the time I get home.
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Ok cool. Champs#1 being a member of this forum,right?
Yup.
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Any ideas when his first game might be?
Rams play Sydney Olympic this Sat 19:30.
Rams play Sydney Olympic this Sat 19:30.
Info on the League (including the draw) is here: http://www.soccernsw.com.au/index.php?id=78
No mention of Costa in this week's Preview but then the Preview is fairly sh*t (Park Life correspondents note that they could do a vastly superior job to the monkeys at Footy NSW).
The club's website is here: http://www.macarthurrams.com.au/index.htm
Again, doesn't tell you much.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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What's the reason why he couldn't have been playing for Wellington?
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because their last game is this weekend, I presume
Oh Wellington is wonderful. We got the wind, the rain and the phoenix. Oh Wellington is wonderful.
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...and because he would have to make an international transfer and couldn't transfer back.
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I reckon its crap all that international transfer stuff.....Costa, Spoonley and Draper all should have been able to go back to play for Team Wellington and other NZF teams on loan as soon as the a-League finished and then come back to the Phoenix at seasons end. There should be some flexibility for youth players. Otherwise it just holds back their growth. ( i mean their playing growth not their height)
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Send FIFA an email.
What's Sepp Blatter's phone number? I'll ring him up and give him an ear full 
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Yeh what's his number, I'm having a sh*t day at work and need to vent a spleen.
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FIFA-Strasse 20,
P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel : +41-(0)43 222 7777.
Fax : +41-(0)43 222 7878.
P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel : +41-(0)43 222 7777.
Fax : +41-(0)43 222 7878.
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Any idea Tony ?
I've had a few people in Sydney ask me. He'll be torn playing against Olympic
I've had a few people in Sydney ask me. He'll be torn playing against Olympic
The NSWPL transfer window is closed for another few weeks. Costa went there to train with the team for 2 weeks. He will be ready to play in two weeks.The club have looked after him over there with accomodation and gym membership. We also got Steve Old a contract over there as well with the same team. Hopefully they will help the team move up the ladder.
Tony P2008-04-16 12:44:33
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I might be missing something here but how come Costa can be loaned to an NSW club team and then come back to the Phoenix in time for the A-League but he can't apparently have been loaned to Team Wellington to play in the NZFA comp?......anyone like to explain?
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NZ = international transfer.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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who cares about team wellington, he will benefit more from going over to nsw
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who cares about team wellington, he will benefit more from going over to nsw
Actually, a lot of people on this forum care about TW.
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also (if it weren't for the transfer rules) it would be great to see him in action here in NZ as he builds up to a starting/bench role with the Nix tigers2008-04-17 21:56:58
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Distressing as it is to admit it, I think ggg is right. Costa has done TW and the NZFC. Now it's about proving you can master living away from family and friends and playing in a different environment.
He'll be better for playing in the NSWPL rather than the NZFC.
He'll be better for playing in the NSWPL rather than the NZFC.
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thats what i mean. its a backwards step going to team wgtn.
he was here in nz ripping up the nzfc at age 16 man.
so i reakon its in his best interest to go 2 australia, its another level of experience. im with HN.
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Distressing as it is to admit it, I think ggg is right. Costa has done TW and the NZFC. Now it's about proving you can master living away from family and friends and playing in a different environment.
He'll be better for playing in the NSWPL rather than the NZFC.
He'll be better for playing in the NSWPL rather than the NZFC.
These young guys need as mauch game time as possible, at as high a level as possible. If NSW is the way to get it, then I've got no complaints.
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Costa's been there done that time for a new challenge i reckon!!
SmOkEy!!2008-04-17 23:54:40
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The sponsorship is up for negotiation... send Champs #1 a PM, he may be able to help.I did see some at a Nike shop in Auckland, you could try and find the phone number for Nike at the Dressmart in Auckland.
Ok cool. Champs#1 being a member of this forum,right?
Shame about the 2 hr time diff as most NZ shops are closed by the time I get home.
Anyone know if Champs #1 is around? I sent a PM but got no reply.
On Holiday?
If anyone else can think of an on-line store where I can purchase an NZ National Team strip from here in Oz would be greatly appreciated.
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Be great to have had Costa in this year's NZFC, but can't wait to see him get a few decent games and start a few alongside S.meltz this season. I'm sur h can bag a few goals aswell if he's given the opportunity
You know we belong together...
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