ex-Nix: Where/what are they now?

Friar Tuck

RR

With the activity in the u20's thread, it got me wondering how Eugenio Pizzuto is going? 

Not playing from the looks of it.

Went looking on Google after asking and found an article linking him back to Mexico when his contract expires in June, sounds like his European adventure has been an injury nightmare for him. 

Wonder if he would look to come to the NIX.
By all accounts he enjoyed his time here, and we had a lot of success with Davila, another Mexican, who had a similar start to his career.
Might be some good synergy there.

MetalLegNZ

Wonder if he would look to come to the NIX.
By all accounts he enjoyed his time here, and we had a lot of success with Davila, another Mexican, who had a similar start to his career.
Might be some good synergy there.

and (paraphrasing one of Piney's worst ever calls), they both speak Mexican!

MetalLegNZ

Wonder if he would look to come to the NIX.
By all accounts he enjoyed his time here, and we had a lot of success with Davila, another Mexican, who had a similar start to his career.
Might be some good synergy there.

Unfortunately he only lived in NZ for 3 years so would be classed as an import. He and Calvin Harris would’ve been excellent additions to the Nix senior team but probably aren’t good enough to warrant a visa spot.

We do need a new CM though, maybe Chiefy will reckon he’s worth it.

coochiee

A proud dad moment 🥰@cammy_devlin's father, Andrew, was thrilled after learning his son would be making his maiden #Socceroos start against Ecuador and discussed how much Cammy is enjoying life in Scotland.

— Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) May 4, 2023

As long as they finish behind the dons, I’ll be pleased for him 👍

Jade North, age 41, plays half the U23s game *and* almost all of the senior game for Brisbane Strikers in the NPL https://keepup.com.au/news/a-league-npl-football-news/?fbclid=IwAR0frqvIGdQ-0XODnsamY68ogXs21Pjo4r4WXlZxRyFNdbKNoD8SKxzP5eI

Doloras

Jade North, age 41, plays half the U23s game *and* almost all of the senior game for Brisbane Strikers in the NPL https://keepup.com.au/news/a-league-npl-football-news/?fbclid=IwAR0frqvIGdQ-0XODnsamY68ogXs21Pjo4r4WXlZxRyFNdbKNoD8SKxzP5eI

I'm chuckling every time I see your new icon.

Impressive from the old fella.

The Sherminator has been released by the Roar, he plays RB ...

no mate. just no

Lucas Mauragis part of the Aussie U23 (Olyroos?) squad for their trip to France to take part in the invitational Maurice Revello Tournament.

Bon voyage, boys ✈️🇫🇷

Check out our squad for the prestigious Maurice Revello Tournament! pic.twitter.com/gfLqE9vKt7

— Football Australia (@FootballAUS) May 15, 2023

Faux Kiwi Keegan Jelacic also made the squad.

Sharke I feel we’re owed some karma for those two and Stensness. And if Smeltzy has steered him away from us after Smeltzy’s own WC goal against Italy…eh. 

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

YoungHeartHM

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

India sems to be the place you go for the big money if you can't get into the Saudi leagues.

theprof

YoungHeartHM

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

India sems to be the place you go for the big money if you can't get into the Saudi leagues.

Yeah, good move for the wallet and the bank balance.

Football wise, I wonder why you'd even bother. 

He should accept a call up to the New Caledonia national team. He’ll never be close to the Socceroos, but could be a star player in the OFC.

YoungHeartHM

theprof

YoungHeartHM

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

India sems to be the place you go for the big money if you can't get into the Saudi leagues.

Yeah, good move for the wallet and the bank balance.

Football wise, I wonder why you'd even bother. 

At the end of the day football is a job and it's an interesting opportunity, I'm sure a lot of potential European visa players might share that same view over the A League given they're almost always stepping down a level to come play here. He's a bit maligned - perhaps unfairly - in A League circles, so why not experience a completely different culture and continue doing what he does? After all he's never played outside AU/NZ.

Indian Super League probably isn't that bad a level, it's not A League level, but Sotirio's probably not going to be a superstar in Europe either. Kerala also have a pretty big following, they averaged 28,000 (80% capacity) attendance this season, so that might appeal too. Jets only averaged 6,000 (18% capacity) this season. They probably know what they're in for too, they have two ex-A League guys in Adrian Luna and Apostolos Giannou. 

Pisses me off the amount the Jets wasted his time when he could of continued his top form and potentially got some silverware with us. 

A comment on Louis Fenton's Instagram suggesting Laws is off to Turkey (or I'm reading too much into a dodgy hairline joke).

Nelfoos

A comment on Louis Fenton's Instagram suggesting Laws is off to Turkey (or I'm reading too much into a dodgy hairline joke).

Considering Louis is a hairdresser/barber, it could be a joke, but I can't see anything other than the announcement that Louis is heading back to live in Wellington? 🤷‍♂️

WhoStoleMySock

Nelfoos

A comment on Louis Fenton's Instagram suggesting Laws is off to Turkey (or I'm reading too much into a dodgy hairline joke).

Considering Louis is a hairdresser/barber, it could be a joke, but I can't see anything other than the announcement that Louis is heading back to live in Wellington? 🤷‍♂️

I came to the same conclusion on that one too, and yet I am still a little surprised that no one had latched onto this and claimed that Louis is coming back to solve our recently vacated spot at RB. 🤣

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It's a hairline joke. Turkey is notorious for footballer hair transplants. Nothing to this lol

carlind

YoungHeartHM

theprof

YoungHeartHM

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

India sems to be the place you go for the big money if you can't get into the Saudi leagues.

Yeah, good move for the wallet and the bank balance.

Football wise, I wonder why you'd even bother. 

At the end of the day football is a job and it's an interesting opportunity, I'm sure a lot of potential European visa players might share that same view over the A League given they're almost always stepping down a level to come play here. He's a bit maligned - perhaps unfairly - in A League circles, so why not experience a completely different culture and continue doing what he does? After all he's never played outside AU/NZ.

Indian Super League probably isn't that bad a level, it's not A League level, but Sotirio's probably not going to be a superstar in Europe either. Kerala also have a pretty big following, they averaged 28,000 (80% capacity) attendance this season, so that might appeal too. Jets only averaged 6,000 (18% capacity) this season. They probably know what they're in for too, they have two ex-A League guys in Adrian Luna and Apostolos Giannou. 

 Also Kochi, and Kerala in general, is awesome.   I would live there over Newcastle any day. 

Oska

carlind

YoungHeartHM

theprof

YoungHeartHM

dunnix

Sotirio has gotten a release from the Jets and is off to an unnamed club in Asia. Congratulations to him; don't think too many people would've had him securing an overseas move in his career.
LINK

Having left the Newcastle Jets, it's believed that Jaushua Sotirio will join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) May 16, 2023

Kinda disappointed by that...

India sems to be the place you go for the big money if you can't get into the Saudi leagues.

Yeah, good move for the wallet and the bank balance.

Football wise, I wonder why you'd even bother. 

At the end of the day football is a job and it's an interesting opportunity, I'm sure a lot of potential European visa players might share that same view over the A League given they're almost always stepping down a level to come play here. He's a bit maligned - perhaps unfairly - in A League circles, so why not experience a completely different culture and continue doing what he does? After all he's never played outside AU/NZ.

Indian Super League probably isn't that bad a level, it's not A League level, but Sotirio's probably not going to be a superstar in Europe either. Kerala also have a pretty big following, they averaged 28,000 (80% capacity) attendance this season, so that might appeal too. Jets only averaged 6,000 (18% capacity) this season. They probably know what they're in for too, they have two ex-A League guys in Adrian Luna and Apostolos Giannou. 

 Also Kochi, and Kerala in general, is awesome.   I would live there over Newcastle any day. 

Yeah everyone assumes going to India must be for the pay day, but it would be an amazing experience if you have only played in NZ/Australia. Such a big/diverse country that even going one city to the next will usually be very different. Money been equal I'd take playing in India over one of the arab leagues any day.

Eugenio Pizzuto has headed back to Mexico with Tigres

Kosta and David Williams with coaching aspirations maybe.

Professional Footballers Australia @thepfa

Squad goals 
A talented group of players are undertaking their C Licence Coaching course through @thepfa and @FootballAUS this week

Kurto there as well.

George Ott scored for St Albans June 11th, in VIC NPL.
His 6th of the season (15 games) but first since March 3rd in Round 3!

https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=209594960&client=0-10178-151180-617938-21697603

Matti Steinmann has signed for a 4th tier club in Germany.
https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/zeit-nach-hause-zu-kommen-ex-hsv-profi-steinmann-heuert-bei-regionalliga-klub-an/

He is studying at University at the same time. So might be why he dropped down that low?

George Ott transfers from a struggling St Albans side, to top of the table Avondale FC.

Excellent move for him, and a forward thinking move for him at that, with his new club being one of the 26 teams going through the process to be included in the National Second Tier for 2024. 

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Tim Brown steps down as CEO of Allbirds https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132415659/allbirds-reveals-leadership-shakeup-to-turn-around-profitability

Doloras

Tim Brown steps down as CEO of Allbirds https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132415659/allbirds-reveals-leadership-shakeup-to-turn-around-profitability

Sad to hear. He definitely rode a pretty massive wave, but things seem to have changed a lot since covid.
Still, the career he's had so far more than justified what many thought (myself included) was a pretty outlandish decision to retire and pursue business quals.
Wish him all the best, always

newzealandpower

Doloras

Tim Brown steps down as CEO of Allbirds https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132415659/allbirds-reveals-leadership-shakeup-to-turn-around-profitability

Sad to hear. He definitely rode a pretty massive wave, but things seem to have changed a lot since covid.
Still, the career he's had so far more than justified what many thought (myself included) was a pretty outlandish decision to retire and pursue business quals.
Wish him all the best, always

Looks like he’s going to stay at the company in a creative role and the other founder will be sole CEO, so it’s a bit of a tough time, but they’ve got brand recognition and just released a zero carbon shoe. 

If he was able to even cash out a little at the peak he’ll be just fine for a crust and he’s getting a salary. 

I don’t think this is game over by any means, but yeh well down from the crazy days. 

They've got a good product, but grew incredibly quickly at a level that's difficult to sustain. Unsurprising they're contracting now, its part of the life cycle of the business. Real test will be if they can build momentum again with new products and continue to innovate because trying to specialise in sustainable footwear is not a cheap business to be in.

I'll keep buying their high top mizzles and dashers as long as they're around though, love them.

Looks like DK has found himself another coaching gig
https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/kalezic-topkandidaat-voor-trainersvacature-bij-ado

Nelfoos

They've got a good product, but grew incredibly quickly at a level that's difficult to sustain. Unsurprising they're contracting now, its part of the life cycle of the business. Real test will be if they can build momentum again with new products and continue to innovate because trying to specialise in sustainable footwear is not a cheap business to be in.

I'll keep buying their high top mizzles and dashers as long as they're around though, love them.

The problem is also that they had first mover advantage but now plenty of other companies are competing with them, including ones which are much smaller and niche and ones which are massive enterprises.  They're at a tough part in their growth where they no longer have the cache of being niche and cool but also don't have the scale of larger businesses.

It says they're partnering with ADIDAS, I could see them being acquired especially as ADIDAS needs to replace yeezy as their upmarket sub-brand.

RR

Looks like DK has found himself another coaching gig
https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/kalezic-topkandidaat-voor-trainersvacature-bij-ado

Infamous disaster at the Nix. Coached Utrecht Jong to 20th/last in the just completed Eerste Divisie season.

Yet he's about to be appointed coach of ADO Den Haag, one of the bigger clubs in the Dutch 2nd tier. Replacing Netherlands legend 75 yr old Dick Advocaat.

Despite everything DK is obviously rated in Dutch football.