Elrich escapes Phoenix

He was never part of the team anyway.. seriously.. I think the Phoenix players were reluctant to pass the ball to him alot of the time.. he was free alot waving his arms around like he was marooned on an island when they were getting the ball forward, and players pretty much ignored him half the time... I think he gave up on trying to get it towards the end and just meandered about up and down the right trying to look busy. Maybe he was like the office douchebag or something to the rest of the players, but can't really know that.

I don't think anyone had alot of faith in him - that much was obvious. Not sure what kind of guy he would be to work with, but the rest of the team left him out.. cos he never really gave a sh*t when he was playing anyway. He actually ran once (for like 20 metres) instead of his typical half-arse jogging and it was like a huge deal.. it's not good. . He'll probably play with alot more passion when he's happy and around his family.

He can blame Wellington, and Ricki, and the rest of the team or whatever.. but he was about as useful as tits on a bull after that one goal because he clearly wasn't happy in Wellington, and never really belonged. I say good luck to him and I hope he's happier when he's around his family and in a familiar town. He didn't seem like an arsehole when I saw him play and around town and stuff. He's lebanese anyway.. it would have been like living in the frozen bowels of hell for him.. haha :)

wasnt elrich supposed to be known for his speed and acceleration? we shoudlve put a stick on his back that held a pie out infront of his face that he couldnt get to he wouldnt stop running then

Until he sat down on the bench when ricki took him off for being crappy at crossing.

Glad to see the back of him

hes fat, hes crap, hell fuk up your attack-ahmed elrich ahmed elrich

class

That's a interesting call, Jambo.

We have Bertos!!! f*ck that heffer elrich

With Durante and McKain, they both have signed 2 year contracts so I think that they are pretty determined to make a go of it. While Elrich only had a contract until the end of the season, possibly to  improve his fitness and if the Nix ended up a bit higher on the table he may have been tempted to resign, both these reasons suggest that he didnt have the right attitude.

this is my favourite thread in ages.

At least our defence will know how to close him right down, Not even Plodder is that slow.

Yeah, its a case what he used to be, rather than where he's right now.
That's why I love the idea of a youth squad.
Build for the future.

I don't mind if someone uses the Phoenix as a springboard to get into their national team - as long as they put in an effort worthy of a national rep while wearing the black and yellow. Elrich used the Phoenix as a springboard to get to the CityStop Pie Kart by the railway station.

the guys a git, was when he was with us, and still is now continuing to piss us off now he's gone. I agree with everything everyone has said, glad to see the back of him and am interested to see how he plays in future.

no skills, no class, but one gigantic @rse - ahmed elrich, ahmed elrich

Unfortunately though you can almost guarantee that, even if he does nothing else all season, he'll score against us.  That's just one of the ways the footy Gods like to F*ck with supporters.

 

 

Tonight DLB ?

He's brought shame on honest, hard working fat bastards like myself, and for that I'll never forgive him.....

Here, here.

Pretty sure there is a Ferry from there to Gosford (or nearby), so it'll be easy for him to get to matches.

Not actually Central Coast either but good effort and the sentiment is recognised and applauded.

The whole "marguee" player is a stupid idea anyway. You show me one "marquee" player that managed to play the full season and contribute on the park! They should spend the $$$ on youth player development. How much did Elrich cost teh Phoenix anyway?

I wouldn't even have him in my Dunedin Men's 4th Division Team (Caversham Smegs). Go the mighty Smeg! If the club forced us to take him, we'd stick him in as Goal Keeper. At least then he can't show off his "magic footwork". 

Tony Vidmar.  Archie Thompson.

Could also add Craig Moore

Not many marquees worked out this year.

Jardel
Lazardisis
Agostino
Elrich
Juninho

Note: Spelling is sh*t

Jardel was worth it for the entertainment value if nothing else,his shirt is now a refugee feeding station in Mozambique!  Kiwi Jambo2008-03-13 18:58:12

Maybe his arse could fill up the whole goal so nothing could get past him?

I'd say Dwight Yorke could be added to that list too.

I assumed we meant last season, Covic wasn't a disaster when he first came back as Marquee at Newcastle either.

Juninho was class when he made it on the pitch easily the biggest name to grace the A league

All Night Dwight had a bigger impact.

yea but in terms of global recognition juninho biggest player

I'd welcome Juninho if he could prove his fitness but only on that condition. 

Juninho played  Brosque in brilliantly on a couple of occassions, it was a shame he got injured  as he upped the standard for  'inside left'/creative midfield  role when he was on the park