"The thinking is now whether we go for three top strikers," Pignata said.
"We're probably heading that way, if they settle in, and we can fit them inside the salary cap."
Not looking too good for Krishna or Corrales tho'
Everbody's job is to scour wikipedia to find every Lithuanian in the country aged 28 who plays football. I must know.
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Could this be him? Nerijus Astrauskas
7 goals in 11 appearances isn't to be sneezed at.
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I've had a look in the FM database and he seems the most likely.
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I've had a look in the FM database and he seems the most likely.
Oh the scouters Bible FM
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I'm not claiming his stats are accurate, but the names and ages generally are.
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He played for Aya Napa. Must love his Drum n Bass clubbing
Founder
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Yeah..go the euro strikers
...and Lithuania are doing very well at the moment in World Cup qualifiers..even if this person isnt in the National team. I would take a proven overseas scorer even for one season..success breeds success so lets get on a roll with Greenacre and 2 others and let the 10/11 season sort itself out once we have got to 09/10 playoffs on the basis of three top class 6 foot plus strikers.
...and Lithuania are doing very well at the moment in World Cup qualifiers..even if this person isnt in the National team. I would take a proven overseas scorer even for one season..success breeds success so lets get on a roll with Greenacre and 2 others and let the 10/11 season sort itself out once we have got to 09/10 playoffs on the basis of three top class 6 foot plus strikers.
Roll on next weeks trial...least he will be acclimatised to the cold and rain. I will wear my lithuanian mountainbike team shirt!
Boro4eva2009-05-28 14:38:00A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
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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.
yeah - i'm better than the All Whites
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Ri?ardas Beniu�is Possibility?
Source (not sure how up to date this is)
EDIT:
Maybe not, just turned 29...
Radzinevi?ius, Tomas (about to turn 28, 2005 was a cracker year - 36 games 25 goals)
Last game for Lith was 2007.TheKop2009-05-28 13:54:38
Source (not sure how up to date this is)
EDIT:
Maybe not, just turned 29...
Radzinevi?ius, Tomas (about to turn 28, 2005 was a cracker year - 36 games 25 goals)
Last game for Lith was 2007.TheKop2009-05-28 13:54:38
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Ri?ardas Beniu�is Possibility?
Source (not sure how up to date this is)
EDIT:
Maybe not, just turned 29...
Source (not sure how up to date this is)
EDIT:
Maybe not, just turned 29...
Also his last NT appearance was in 2008, as opposed to 2007.
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I'm all of a sudden feeling a lot more positive about our striking department this season. I'm assuming that these two players are keen to sign for us and it's only a matter of whether we want them or not? I'm really wanting to know, if not the identity, at least the nation from which the other player comes. All we need now is one or two classy midfielders and we could be set.
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I'm all of a sudden feeling a lot more positive about our striking department this season. I'm assuming that these two players are keen to sign for us and it's only a matter of whether we want them or not? I'm really wanting to know, if not the identity, at least the nation from which the other player comes. All we need now is one or two classy midfielders and we could be set.
Fingers crossed on the strikers. I agree we do need a bit more skill in the midfield. I'd hate to think we get good strikers only to chase long balls all day because our midfield lacks
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Septic Peritonitis, plays for F.C Sudoka Incomprehendible??????
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"We've got the best Gypsie in the League..."
"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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Nope, because Tony P said he is 28.
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Astrauskas Whoooa
Astrauskas Whoooa
From Lithuania
He'll probably steal your car!
"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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I'm all of a sudden feeling a lot more positive about our striking department this season. I'm assuming that these two players are keen to sign for us and it's only a matter of whether we want them or not? I'm really wanting to know, if not the identity, at least the nation from which the other player comes. All we need now is one or two classy midfielders and we could be set.
Fingers crossed on the strikers. I agree we do need a bit more skill in the midfield. I'd hate to think we get good strikers only to chase long balls all day because our midfield lacks
Can not agree more. If we could sign one of these strikers, a class midfielder and LB/ CB we would be well placed to make the placeoffs and beyond. And move some dead wood.....
Everton FC2009-05-28 15:27:02
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EDIT: Somehow managed to double post...TheKop2009-05-28 15:28:40
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Astrauskas Whoooa
Astrauskas Whoooa
From Lithuania
He'll probably steal your car!
Hope he steals some goals!
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Could this be him? Nerijus Astrauskas
7 goals in 11 appearances isn't to be sneezed at.
Yeah! Total career 132 games for 56 goals which is 0.42 goals per game.Which is fairly decent! Not sure what the standard is but the International goals/per game is fantastic.....unless he got 7 in one game agains the Faroe islands!!!!!!!!
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I'd be happy with 3 strikers of proven quality on the books! That would be great.
If you then look at the rest of the attacking force: Daniel, Costa, Hearfield, Leo, Diego (and Tim Brown- he seems to bang them in!) Lia?
hopefully the communication works out as well as the Bertos Smeltz interchange prior to Costa's goal against Adelaide.
Do need another good CB/DM IMO and possibly a player to challenge for the RB/LB position. Mulligan isn't that player. Is Lia? Where does he fit it..
anyway good news, hope the guys work out!
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I've got a semi
I like tautologies because I like them.
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I've had a look in the FM database and he seems the most likely.
Oh the scouters Bible FM
Quote of the day Ex-1 
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Both those grounds reminded me of North Harbour Stadium during the Kingz reign of fear.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Knights... Kingz played at Mt. Smart after season one.
10th anniversary this year.
Hard News2009-05-28 16:49:02
10th anniversary this year.
Hard News2009-05-28 16:49:02
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My god HN, how time flies. thanks for the correction. And speaking of flying, that guys first goal flew pretty damn good!
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Looks like we will find out the name tomorrow then.
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He's not quick on dial up!
"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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Looks like we will find out the name tomorrow then.
yeah your probably right, tony did say when he was on the plane theyd annouce who it is.
positive signs though, any idea on the other player?
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wait, wait, wait a minute.
where does it say he is a 28 year old ?????????????????????????????????????????????????
where does it say he is a 28 year old ?????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Everbody's job is to scour wikipedia to find every Lithuanian in the country aged 28 who plays football. I must know.
You can save yourself the bother by looking up the Heart of Midlothian squads over the past 4 years - I think every Lithuanian footballer has player for them at one time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone
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Im not to worried about neither of the NZFC trialist not being signed, if there not good enough, then there not good enough.
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Im not to worried about neither of the NZFC trialist not being signed, if there not good enough, then there not good enough.
Yeah, their trial went for long enough so it's not like you can argue that they didnt have enough time.
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Septic Peritonitis, plays for F.C Sudoka Incomprehendible??????
Sounds like an ailment.
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Septic Peritonitis, plays for F.C Sudoka Incomprehendible??????
Sounds like an ailment.
And a puzzle!
"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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How good do those matching avatars look Wilso ?
Wilso's looks poo's....its out of focus!!!
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