got this from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/2450347/Phoenix-decide-to-look-further-afield
"The Lithuanian player, who played for the national team till two years ago, should be in Wellington to train from Monday, but Pignata did not want to name him till he was on the plane."
"The Lithuanian is understood to be a tall, quick, and agile player who has been recommended to the Phoenix by coaches who have coached against him."
"Another player from continental Europe is expected in the capital next month."
sounds alright ?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/2450347/Phoenix-decide-to-look-further-afield
"The Lithuanian player, who played for the national team till two years ago, should be in Wellington to train from Monday, but Pignata did not want to name him till he was on the plane."
"The Lithuanian is understood to be a tall, quick, and agile player who has been recommended to the Phoenix by coaches who have coached against him."
"Another player from continental Europe is expected in the capital next month."
sounds alright ?
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Likely candidates?
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Remember Jankauskas from his Porto days. Was quite handy back then, but it was a while ago.
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He's really good at talking in a language I don't understand:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhiwJ45yvrw&feature=related
He can hit them them from a way out too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhBW-xh0t70
wilso2009-05-28 10:06:42
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhiwJ45yvrw&feature=related
He can hit them them from a way out too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhBW-xh0t70
wilso2009-05-28 10:06:42
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who was the lad that used to play at southampton when they were in the premier league? he was lithuanian? Pharas?
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Likely candidates?
Edgaras_Jankauskas a bit old at 34?
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Something about beggars and choosers.
Latvian - Pahars - linked with Newcastle Jets.
Hard News2009-05-28 10:24:42
who was the lad that used to play at southampton when they were in the
premier league? he was lithuanian? Pharas?
premier league? he was lithuanian? Pharas?
Latvian - Pahars - linked with Newcastle Jets.
Hard News2009-05-28 10:24:42
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the press release said he played for Lithiunian up to two years ago. More likely to be Jankauskas...he last played sept 07. The other guy played oct 08, which is only six months ago.
Jankauskas would be handy. Tall ,1.93m which is exactly what we are looking for. 34 is getting on a bit but there are lots of older players still playing very well in Europe. Any one who has scored 19 goals in 64 games for Porta is no slouch. With less games here in the A-league an older player like him should go the distance.
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Read that aswell, think we need proven goal scorers so could be good.
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the press release said he played for Lithiunian up to two years ago. More likely to be Jankauskas...he last played sept 07. The other guy played oct 08, which is only six months ago.
Jankauskas would be handy. Tall ,1.93m which is exactly what we are looking for. 34 is getting on a bit but there are lots of older players still playing very well in Europe. Any one who has scored 19 goals in 64 games for Porta is no slouch. With less games here in the A-league an older player like him should go the distance.
By all means but this will only be a short-term fix, wouldnt it be better looking for a striker whoses around 30-31
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Likely candidates?
Edgaras_Jankauskas a bit old at 34?
The age was what made me think it was him. Hell, at least he's not late 30's.
He's a robust looking chap so hopefully not too breaky
True. but one or two seasons at best is all we are going to get outa him
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Jeez, we're really having to reach far out now to find strikers eh. Lithuania?
He looks big, though. And old. But so is Dadi, and he has done well.
He looks big, though. And old. But so is Dadi, and he has done well.
a.haak
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If the trail goes great, sign him up but come on kant we do better than 34yr old who played for the great footballing nation of Lithiunian two years ago
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Like HN said, beggars can't be choosers.There is also no harm in getting him to trial.
valeo2009-05-28 10:44:21
valeo2009-05-28 10:44:21
a.haak
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Like HN said, beggars can't be choosers.There is also no harm in getting him to trial.
Yea i agree with the trial and would sign him straight away if it went well. But there has to be better options?????
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
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A while back one pacific island country was ahead of NZ according to FIFA rankings aswell
Plus at the moment so is '48th=Gabon'
Everton FC2009-05-28 10:51:47
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
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If the trail goes great, sign him up but come on kant we do better than 34yr old who played for the great footballing nation of Lithiunian two years ago
I hear Wayne Rooney was set to come here on trial but he missed his plane.
I think we've had the discussion a million times that we need to be realistic about who we can get. With our current situation something is better than nothing (better than Krishna/Corrales too).
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Yea i agree with the trial and would sign him straight away if it went well. But there has to be better options?????
Within the cap, willing to come to the A-League... it's not like we have an open cheque book, you have to cut your cloth to suit in the A-League.
He's pretty much the same age as Fowler and no one has claimed he is too old.
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How good do those matching avatars look Wilso ?
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
Im not disputing that but cant we find someone who will be around at the club for more than 1 or 2 seasons and is younger than 34. Late 20's Max 32???
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Yea i agree with the trial and would sign him straight away if it went well. But there has to be better options?????
Within the cap, willing to come to the A-League... it's not like we have an open cheque book, you have to cut your cloth to suit in the A-League.
He's pretty much the same age as Fowler and no one has claimed he is too old.
Wont he still be asking for 150-200k a season?
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
Im not disputing that but cant we find someone who will be around at the club for more than 1 or 2 seasons and is younger than 34. Late 20's Max 32???
We did... he's now playing for GCU.
E + R + O
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
Im not disputing that but cant we find someone who will be around at the club for more than 1 or 2 seasons and is younger than 34. Late 20's Max 32???
I agree it's important to get true club players who'll stick around for a few years. This striker situation is pretty dire though
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Does that mean he's on the plane ?
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Tony you're such a tease.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Will be here Saturday morning flying out today.
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
Im not disputing that but cant we find someone who will be around at the club for more than 1 or 2 seasons and is younger than 34. Late 20's Max 32???
I agree it's important to get true club players who'll stick around for a few years. This striker situation is pretty dire though
yea but why cant we start now in buying those sorts of players
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He is only 28 years old
Sweet. Can you tel us his name? PLZ
Everton FC2009-05-28 11:09:40
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The Great Footballing nation of Lithinuan > NZ All Whites.... according to FIFA rankings.
They are better than the All Whites, not just acording to the rankings.
Im not disputing that but cant we find someone who will be around at the club for more than 1 or 2 seasons and is younger than 34. Late 20's Max 32???
We did... he's now playing for GCU.
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Could this be him? Nerijus Astrauskas
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Maximus Conjunctivitis.....
These lithiuanian names are doing my head in!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Maximus Conjunctivitis.....
These lithiuanian names are doing my head in!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New chant - Our whole team is unpronounceable!
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