Was George on the bench on Sunday and is he travelling to Sydney?
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no, he missed the bench. he was available to play
though.
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Are they going to organise any matches for members of the squad
that don't get much game time?
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does anyone know how much we paid for him?
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Meh, 3/4 for unknown imports is bloody good. valeo2007-08-29
13:09:57
a.haak
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Not sure how much was paid for George.
It is my understanding that the A League only allows teams to
name 3 International players in a match squad which means the
4 Phoenix Brazilian boys will be rotated over the season.
"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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Does George actually exist?
he pops in and out of timeloops using quantum leaps, but only for the briefest moment, before he travels through to the 17th dimension where he is broken down sub-atomically then reassembled.
So he kinda exists...
I like tautologies because I like them.
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sounds like Watford's defence last season
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Just voted on the Radio Sport poll and found this news.
Phoenix make minimal personnel changes8/29/2007 1:12
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Minimal changes for Phoenix match against Central Coast - Steven Old out with injury, Steve D'Or replaces, Paladini also in
As expected coach Ricki Herbert has made minimal changes to his Phoenix squad for this Friday's game with Central Coast.
Defender Steven Old has been ruled out with injury so Steve D'Or comes into the side at the back.
Midfielder George Paladini has also been included in a 16-man travelling side.
Coach Herbert will have to drop one player out before they face the top of the table Mariners.
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by all accounts, he isn't quite up to the required level for A
League. As valeo said, 3 out of 4 brazilians isn't bad.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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according to that benjamin guy George is a really good player. I
know it's just one person but hes been right about most things.
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Come on down Benjamima we need your input.
The conspiracy theory is that Ricki is playing poker and
doesn't want to show his aces to soon..
Seen as how the first three Brazillians have doneI really want
to see George play.
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They said in the NZ Herald today that his fitness is still an
issue, I hope he's good enough though
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Rate his flexibility:
http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/preview.php?image_id=34089
Training pix here from Tuesday: http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=4314&show_all=0&page_no=0
Training pix here from Tuesday: http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=4314&show_all=0&page_no=0
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I spoke to a couple of the guys in the team last week and they said
there is no stand out reason why he isn't in the side, it's just
the manager's decision. I say give it a while. Little
while ago people were asking about Felipe and saying 2/4 wasn't bad
Normo's coming home
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hes gunna score a hattrick vs Sydney on debut...Mr Herbert is
saving him for that.
if it doesnt happen 3/4 aint too shabby
if it doesnt happen 3/4 aint too shabby
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It's the right team. A small nippy striker would kill Rudan
and Popovich.
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it can't still be fitness, i mean how long does it take to get fit if you're training intensely every day?
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Come on down Benjamima we need your input.
The conspiracy theory is that Ricki is playing poker and
doesn't want to show his aces to soon..
Seen as how the first three Brazillians have doneI really want
to see George play.
Say my name a couple of times and I appear -
George is a quality player but he can be a bit of a moody
bugger apparently. He's a long way from home in a very
different country to what he's used to (he's played around South
America and a bit in Portugal) and I dare say he's having trouble
settling in. He's also reportedly not the best trainer in the
world (in terms of his starting point for fitness), which may have
put Ricki on edge - especially as Daniel, Cleb and Felipe were all
at 100% in training.
If he gets a couple of games he'll show what he's capable of -
but after Sunday's match, it might take a while (or an injury) to
get him into the side.
It'd be nice to see him get the last 20 minutes at Sydney,
that's all it took Felipe to show you guys what he can do!!
Benjamin2007-08-30 16:17:40
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I get the feeling he won't make the matchday squad - they've taken
16 to Gosford - he's the most likely one to miss the squad of 15
that they can name....
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Well he's not been announced. Whats the definative word? is he unfit or unskilled?
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I'm guessing he's had trouble settling in.
a.haak
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Neither unfit nor unskilled. Just a bit unlucky.
I'm beginning to wonder what Ricki's attitude to 'flair'
is. He plays Daniel, but so far doesn't appear to want to
start with Felipe and won't even give George a sniff.
The opinion back in Brasil was that Daniel, Cleberson and
George were the sure-fire starters, and that Felipe were the
calculated gamble. Why he's opted for Coveny over George is a
mystery to me. Ditto for Ferrante over Felipe.
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Thanks Benji.
Would love to see George at some point, but the Gaffer is
always right. Think he is trying to work out the team from the
back. Once he gets that right then this will create
further options in the midfield and forwards.
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We watched George at training yesterday, he looked average and that
is the word we have been hearing round the traps. Felipe has
been getting his fitness up, he'll definitely play a big part
Sunday. With Brownie back that should give a bit more
defensive solidity in midfield maybe alloqing for Felipe to slot
in.
Let's not get carried away by reputations and
nationalities. None of us have seen George play (in NZ) yet,
so let's not go bigging up a guy we know nothing about (other than
reputation).
Normo's coming home
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i think hes worth a chance covs hasnt been to flash so far and
every1s wanting ferrante to get the chop so how bwt covs
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Why do you think he is worth a chance? What are you basing
that on?? NO-ONE HAS SEEN HIM PLAY!!!
Normo's coming home
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i think hes worth a chance covs hasnt been to flash so far and
every1s wanting ferrante to get the chop so how bwt covs
Did you see the post above you? We have seen him train,
and I'm afraid that he didn't look very impressive. We have
also heard that he is not quite up to the standard.
Oh, but hang on, you think he is worth a chance, so we should
start him.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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i think hes worth a chance covs hasnt been to flash so far and
every1s wanting ferrante to get the chop so how bwt covs
Did you see the post above you? We have seen him train,
and I'm afraid that he didn't look very impressive. We have
also heard that he is not quite up to the standard.
Oh, but hang on, you think he is worth a chance, so we should
start him.
He's from Brazil. He MUST be awesome. Its genetic that
everyone from Brazil is world class at football.
Its no longer a problem.
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....and that dancing/martial arts combo.
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So are you saying that Lucio is good?
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i think hes worth a chance covs hasnt been to flash so far and
every1s wanting ferrante to get the chop so how bwt covs
Did you see the post above you? We have seen him train,
and I'm afraid that he didn't look very impressive. We have
also heard that he is not quite up to the standard.
Oh, but hang on, you think he is worth a chance, so we should
start him.
He's from Brazil. He MUST be awesome. Its genetic that
everyone from Brazil is world class at football.
U obviously have no idea about football. Means sht all. Look
at Central Coast. Mrdja Petrovski Kwasnic absolute class. Like the
commentator said when kwasnic scored against us if he was brazilian
everyone would be going on about the goal. We all know that the
samba cant match the zembekiko so in conclusion play costa the
greek.
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Pavlos, I think your sarcasm radar must be off.
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yep, Toffeeman, angling for success
hook, line and sinker
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Pavlos, I think your sarcasm radar must be off.
Just a bit
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george is awsome, seen him train, get him in the mixer n he will
cause havok amongst the oppsosition defence
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