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ex-Nix: Where/what are they now?

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8 months ago
Jazzy Jeff
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Seeing them together in a wanderers kit is so strange and makes me sad

Really sucks we weren't able to keep Kraev since he stayed in the league and not going to Europe like Zawada. This would've been his 4th season with us and only needing another year to get NZ citizenship? + has a kiwi partner and kid.
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8 months ago
wilbaker
Jazzy Jeff
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Seeing them together in a wanderers kit is so strange and makes me sad

Really sucks we weren't able to keep Kraev since he stayed in the league and not going to Europe like Zawada. This would've been his 4th season with us and only needing another year to get NZ citizenship? + has a kiwi partner and kid.
The only possible answer to this is don't be sad, smash 'em.

And have a beer after.

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8 months ago
wilbaker
Jazzy Jeff
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Seeing them together in a wanderers kit is so strange and makes me sad

Really sucks we weren't able to keep Kraev since he stayed in the league and not going to Europe like Zawada. This would've been his 4th season with us and only needing another year to get NZ citizenship? + has a kiwi partner and kid.
Not so much wernt able to keep them as they didnt want to be here only a subtle difference but despite what some seem to think you cant force them to stay. But do agree it does suck.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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8 months ago
Marco Rojas announced his retirement from the game on Facebook the other day. 

Surprised that it hasn't really been picked up by media or otherwise. But it's probably the way he wanted it. Great player, but in fairness it was probably time - The heart wants what the heart wants.

Thanks for the memories Marco. 👏
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8 months ago
Aw that is sad to hear.  Only he would know when its time to let go.  
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8 months ago
Regardless on how his exit happened the first time around, he's still a pretty special player in the club's history. He's one of those where if you only look at the stats you probably wouldn't think much - but in 18 odd seasons I can't recall any other kid breaking into the first team with the ability to create bonafide magic. Sarpreet, Oldie and Libby had that, but not on the level of Rojas. Cheers Marco!
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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8 months ago
Dylan Macallister's son Mathias (18) has come off the bench for Sydney against WU in the Australia Cup, scored his first professional goal and the winner in just his third appearance for the first team, if you count the Wrexham game. A proud moment for Dylan.

Mathias has been scoring for fun for Sydney's NPL team, got five goals in one game, and as mentioned by RR on a previous page, has signed a scholarship deal with Sydney.
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8 months ago
In the case of Rojas, take a bow the Yellow Fever for being instrumental in his arrival at the Nix. Where did all those years go Marco?? One minute 16, next 32. Thanks heaps for the entertainment (Except scoring against us) and being a good sort to chat with.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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8 months ago
LG
In the case of Rojas, take a bow the Yellow Fever for being instrumental in his arrival at the Nix. Where did all those years go Marco?? One minute 16, next 32. Thanks heaps for the entertainment (Except scoring against us) and being a good sort to chat with.

Guy Smith and David Cross in particular, if I'm not mistaken

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8 months ago · edited 8 months ago · History
After being without a club for all of last season, Sandoval has joined Alianza FC who are in El Salvador's Primera Division.

Coming into round four of the Apertura, they are sitting 5th and Sandoval is yet to make an appearance or feature in the matchday squad.
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8 months ago
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8 months ago
Geraldes has a new club, Athletic Club in Brazil's Serie B. All the best to him.
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8 months ago
Who doesn't love a bit of Long Ball football?

Valley FC til I die?

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7 months ago
I see Alex Paulsen has not gone out anywhere on loan from Bournemouth yet (that I have found that is). Plus he has been assigned squad number 13.  That didn't happen this time last year before he went to Auckland.
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7 months ago
being assigned a # would suggest that he's been registered to be involved in the matchday squads

Queenslander 3x a year.

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7 months ago
#13 is the most common number for the 2nd choice keeper - so maybe they plan on having him on the bench?
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7 months ago
Half a Pint
#13 is the most common number for the 2nd choice keeper - so maybe they plan on having him on the bench?
Current keepers in the squad are;
Đorđe Petrović, aged 25, 23 EPL appearances with Chelsea, 31 Ligue 1 with Strasburg and 7 Serbian caps
Alex Paulsen
Will Dennis - 25, been with Bournemouth since 2016 with one FA cup appearance. lots of loans to National league or lower clubs. Last season was at Kilmarnock in the Scottish Championship where he had 36 appareances.
Callan McKenna, 18, Signed from Queens Park in the Scottish Championship where he had 7 appearances last season. Has a handfull of scottish age group caps.

From that list Petrovic's a pretty clear first choice, and I'd say Paulsen is ahead of Dennis for the bench spot.  
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7 months ago
Maaaaaaatt
Half a Pint
#13 is the most common number for the 2nd choice keeper - so maybe they plan on having him on the bench?
Current keepers in the squad are;
Đorđe Petrović, aged 25, 23 EPL appearances with Chelsea, 31 Ligue 1 with Strasburg and 7 Serbian caps
Alex Paulsen
Will Dennis - 25, been with Bournemouth since 2016 with one FA cup appearance. lots of loans to National league or lower clubs. Last season was at Kilmarnock in the Scottish Championship where he had 36 appareances.
Callan McKenna, 18, Signed from Queens Park in the Scottish Championship where he had 7 appearances last season. Has a handfull of scottish age group caps.

From that list Petrovic's a pretty clear first choice, and I'd say Paulsen is ahead of Dennis for the bench spot.  

We might get a gauge of who is where on 26 August.  Bournemouth are drawn at home to Brentford in the League Cup.  Competition where clubs commonly run their back ups from the start of the 90 minutes, even when playing another Prem club.  Especially in the early rounds.
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7 months ago
Mandi Soda's Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) upset Noah (Armenia) and advance on penalties to the Europa League play off which is already a historic result. Be great if they could make it

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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7 months ago
newzealandpower
Mandi Soda's Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) upset Noah (Armenia) and advance on penalties to the Europa League play off which is already a historic result. Be great if they could make it

Hadn’t realised he was there. They’ve had a history of a few good results, I remember about 10 years ago they papped Celtic out in the qualies I think it was?
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7 months ago · edited 7 months ago · History
WanderingSheep
newzealandpower
Mandi Soda's Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) upset Noah (Armenia) and advance on penalties to the Europa League play off which is already a historic result. Be great if they could make it

Hadn’t realised he was there. They’ve had a history of a few good results, I remember about 10 years ago they papped Celtic out in the qualies I think it was?

They beat Celtic 1-0 in Gibraltar but lost the return leg 3-0 in the Champions League 2nd qualifying round, so didn't actually knock Celtic out. Celtic went on to win the Scottish treble unbeaten that season!



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7 months ago
Seeing this in ex Nix and Rojas listed really threw me. Lol.
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7 months ago
Chiefytheman

Why would they loan him to another Ligue 2 side - less than 90 mins this season for a goal and assist. Plenty of goals in preseason as well etc. Makes no sense.
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7 months ago
Chiefytheman

Should toughen him up alright! I see they've not had the best start to the season and bottom of the league, will be some good experience gained there.
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6 months ago
Roy Krishna has signed for Malappuram FC. They compete in the Super League Kerala, a fully pro league exclusively consisting of Kerala based clubs with no ties to the national football league system.
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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6 months ago
Jazzy Jeff
Roy Krishna has signed for Malappuram FC. They compete in the Super League Kerala, a fully pro league exclusively consisting of Kerala based clubs with no ties to the national football league system.

Sort of like Masters One?

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6 months ago
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