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Ernie Merrick - former Phoenix manager

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almost 13 years ago

austin10 wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

I think the club have played this well. Look at you all clambering like vagrants with a bowl looking for gruel. By keeping mum, they have got people talking.


It will be announced in due course and I can wait another month easy, because you know when it's announced you'll have Steve-O and JD wanting him sacked (where are you Steve-O? Oh it's a good news story......), Doloras saying she was proven right, J82 and Kiwi Hatter with a humourous crack, News with a 2-3 worder, Patrick analysing it, 5/6 posters will proclaim that Siggy is still heart and soul of the club despite being sent off for being a headcase, 4/5 will demand Lochhead/Leo/Paston should still be sacked despite Paston retiring, 1/99 will remember that when we had Tim Brown, our midfield was infinitely better, 85% of posters will hate Marco less because he is now in Germany, Trip Vincent will still talk bollocks, 60% of posters will still talk about signing another striker despite having Ifill, Stein, Totori, Fenton, Brockie, Boyd, Carlos on the books, Jacob Burns, Terry McFlynn, Joel Griffiths will still be cunts, Ricki should be sacked, ASB Premiership has talent galore that could easily fix the Phoenix, ACFC would beat the Phoenix 12-1 but the Phoenix are too scared to play the game and its an utter disgrace that Clapham/Krishna/insert another players name has been hard done by and not given a shot.

Lastly, nufc telling everyone that he knew all along - that shit, I can do without.


(Apologies to others I have missed, I do know your names and read your posts and it probably means you spoke well about football but just didn't have any standout quirks)


LOL....fairly well sums up this forum. You can be away for a couple of weeks and come back and the same shiite is being spouted by the same people. Thats what we are..... shiiters. No better or worse than most other forums. Such is life on the interweb!!!!!
Someone with some literary talent could probably write a pre reaction for each poster about their opinions to whoever the new coach is. You can just about guess peoples reaction before the new guy has even got his feet under the desk!

 

Whoever they pick he will be sitting on the bench, when not standing up yelling at the ref.

A dog with a bone :)

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almost 13 years ago

Napier Phoenix wrote:

just missing a piece on jv, come on anyone? preferably someone already maligned so we can get a bit of vitriol


Has a way too high opinion of himself. Probably in a low paying job where he has no power and hates his wife (if he's married)

I think I captured it. 


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almost 13 years ago

Sanday wrote:

Junior82 wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

I think the club have played this well. Look at you all clambering like vagrants with a bowl looking for gruel. By keeping mum, they have got people talking.


It will be announced in due course and I can wait another month easy, because you know when it's announced you'll have Steve-O and JD wanting him sacked (where are you Steve-O? Oh it's a good news story......), Doloras saying she was proven right, J82 and Kiwi Hatter with a humourous crack, News with a 2-3 worder, Patrick analysing it, 5/6 posters will proclaim that Siggy is still heart and soul of the club despite being sent off for being a headcase, 4/5 will demand Lochhead/Leo/Paston should still be sacked despite Paston retiring, 1/99 will remember that when we had Tim Brown, our midfield was infinitely better, 85% of posters will hate Marco less because he is now in Germany, Trip Vincent will still talk bollocks, 60% of posters will still talk about signing another striker despite having Ifill, Stein, Totori, Fenton, Brockie, Boyd, Carlos on the books, Jacob Burns, Terry McFlynn, Joel Griffiths will still be cunts, Ricki should be sacked, ASB Premiership has talent galore that could easily fix the Phoenix, ACFC would beat the Phoenix 12-1 but the Phoenix are too scared to play the game and its an utter disgrace that Clapham/Krishna/insert another players name has been hard done by and not given a shot.

Lastly, nufc telling everyone that he knew all along - that shit, I can do without.


(Apologies to others I have missed, I do know your names and read your posts and it probably means you spoke well about football but just didn't have any standout quirks)


*applause emoticon*
Although I don't see anything humourous about my crack (Hatter on the other hand...)


Very very good Jeff.


Yes yes feed the bully because that's all we're dealing with here.


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almost 13 years ago

He's just a bully, ignore him buddy.



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almost 13 years ago · edited almost 13 years ago · History

I think you (TV) and JV should have a pillow fight.  

I would pay money to watch that over the internet (has to be HD).


"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 13 years ago
Both of their wives can watch live cheering the opponent on

Auckland will rise once more

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almost 13 years ago

I don't think it would be appropriate for their wives tbh (although I shouldn't pre-judge people).

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 13 years ago

Okay, I think JV would easily take tripvincent in a fight, so I expect JV to throw the fight to prove me wrong. And then get fired from Citystop for fighting and for swearing about his horrible wife.


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This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads



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almost 13 years ago

Oh bugger... I thought this was the new coaching options thread - not the little kids throwing stones at each other thread.


My bad.

Again.

E + R + O

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almost 13 years ago


we need a Vinnie-esque, John McKain-esque Mod to take out the trash on this site...



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almost 13 years ago

C'mon that pic was funny



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almost 13 years ago

SurgeQld wrote:

Oh bugger... I thought this was the new coaching options thread - not the little kids throwing stones at each other thread.


My bad.

Again.


Well I think you'll find JV is generally quite nasty to most on here first and while some will take it, i won't, He should be banned quite frankly


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almost 13 years ago

I'm happy to talk new coaching options. What I don't need is JV saying I talk bollocks in a ridiculously unfunny post. If he feels that way about the forum and its peeps he should take a hike.



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almost 13 years ago

Perhaps we need a thread to discuss new moderating options.

Anyway, back on target. Perhaps what has happened is that they were all ready to sign a contract on Thursday/Friday until the new coach got down to Newtown Park and went "OH JESUS CHRIST NO". Or possibly "Oh, Jezus Christus, nee!" or "¡Ay, dios mio, no es bueno!"


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This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads



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almost 13 years ago

martinb wrote:


we need a Vinnie-esque, John McKain-esque Mod to take out the trash on this site...


"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 13 years ago

According to a report on the stuff.co.nz website...Ernie Merrick, Ante Milicic & Paul Okon have been linked to the job. I haven't heard the last two names linked to job in any other reports so not sure where this source is coming from? Anyway if the Ante Milicic link is real, he's worth a punt...did a good job as asst at The Heart, should of got the managers job...would of done a better job than Aloisi. He's done a great job at The Wanderers. He is very respect here in Oz. Might be his time to take the reigns somewhere? 

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almost 13 years ago

Who looks the most European ?



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almost 13 years ago

 Think you only have to example the last 2 letters of each surname to work that out.

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almost 13 years ago

I think Okon is too busy with his national duties now, even if he was interested in the 'Nix. As for Milicic, yes he'd be a great asset, but I think he and Poppa have some unfinished business with the WSW next season (i.e. to win the toilet seat from the Mariners), so I do not think he is ready to jump across the Tasman. Heart might lure him back before the 'Nix has even a look in. 

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 13 years ago

 

The Club will be holiding a press conference tomorrow at 1pm. It will be streamed live on www.wellingtonphoenix.com
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almost 13 years ago

Hahahahaha Patty was right !



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almost 13 years ago

The Club will be holding a press conference at 1pm tomorrow. It will be screened live on http://wellingtonphoenix.com

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almost 13 years ago

The club have done well not to let anything really sneak out in regards to who the final front runners were and supposedly who our coach will be for next year.

Here's to a much better season ahead starting from tomorrow.

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almost 13 years ago

Mel is on the netball right now !!!



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almost 13 years ago


Luciano Trani FTW!!!

"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

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almost 13 years ago

 Nix press release has Rusty with a UK based phone number. Could be a hint in that.

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almost 13 years ago

 

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release

WELLINGTON PHOENIX MEDIA CONFERENCE

WHEN: Monday May 20, 1pm

WHERE: Level 2 East Lounge, Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Please register your attendance with kylal@wellingtonphoenix.com

Parking is available on-site at Westpac Stadium.
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almost 13 years ago


but its Trani - we've had the word


    COYN     


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almost 13 years ago

 Who is Rusty?New managers agent?

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almost 13 years ago

Underwhelming but not suprising if its the case imo

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almost 13 years ago

I'm hearing Coppell. Apparently Brian Eastick, former England under-20 coach, didn't even get an interview, I find that strange - wouldn't he be a near ideal candidate?

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almost 13 years ago

Sanday wrote:

 Who is Rusty?New managers agent?


Russel Gray. Media manager.
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almost 13 years ago

N-Bomb wrote:

I'm hearing Coppell.



So Michael Burgess doesn't know what he's talking about?

Anyone but Merrick and I'll be happy and confident.

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almost 13 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

 Nix press release has Rusty with a UK based phone number. Could be a hint in that.

Ooo, yes. Manager is still in the UK, there's going to be a live cross where he will introduce the new guy to the media.... Exciting....
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almost 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

N-Bomb wrote:

I'm hearing Coppell.



So Michael Burgess doesn't know what he's talking about?

Anyone but Merrick and I'll be happy and confident.

Don't even know who he is I'm afraid. My statement is rumour-based only, unlike many on these forums I'm happy to admit I could very easily be wrong. The Eastick comment is legitimate though, for that I do have a source.
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almost 13 years ago

N-Bomb wrote:

I'm hearing Coppell. Apparently Brian Eastick, former England under-20 coach, didn't even get an interview, I find that strange - wouldn't he be a near ideal candidate?

Think that is the issue, they haven't exactly done well. Last in their group in the 2009 u20 World Cup. They made it out of the group stages in 2011 with three 0-0 draws.
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almost 13 years ago

I heard from someone who was on a flight home to wellington from melbourne today and he said Ernie Merrick was on the flight too....

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almost 13 years ago


everybody knows

I LOVE LAMP

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