Marquee Player

Surely some of the 'lesser' national teams have a standout player who could be snapped up on the cheap.

I'd be in for signing somebody from Cape Verde or Panama. Will be reminiscent of the old days of Championship Manager when I'd sign people on crazy nationality rather than actual talent.

Not a fan of Milton Rodriguez ,is he marquee player? I don't think a marquee player is needed. Its really hard to find a 'big' name that would come. Romario was way over the hill and way to much to pay for someone who was basically invisible on the pitch. Yorke was good but Wellington is no Sydney and a lot of cash is needed.

It would be good to look to Africa for players, physically there are some amazing players, pure speed and strength, and all u need is a little bit of technical skill. Only problem would be Work Permit, not sure what the rules are for foreign players in the A League and NZ employment laws.

what about some greek talent? quite a few greek connections with the club (owner etc) and they seem to have done well in the last few years in europe as well.

Would be interesting to keep an eye on Elliot now with Fulhams new manager coming in if he is kept at the end of the season.

We don't have enough nightclubs in Wellington for Kluivert...or enough charlie.

kluivert is married, his wife is a supermodel! he dont need any charlie!

Kevin Phillips!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you are coming to play professional football a work permit in NZ isn't a problem, you have guaranteed employment and after two years you can apply for residency (at least three of the Knights English players are close now).

A-League rules mean we can have 4 import players.  For us that is anyone who is not Australian or a New Zealander.  For the other A-League sides New Zealanders count in the 4 import total.

Incidentally, nice to see in the news that Perth are keeping Plodder... YAY !

thanks Mod. See the story on Robbie Fowler coming to the A-League that would be awesome, Sydney have reported to be trying to sign him, probably won't happen though.
What about 'God flying with the Phoenix'.

From memory what the article said is that his name has been discussed in the Sydney boardroom - here it is:



Hard News2007-04-16 15:41:25

If Sydney have the $'s and Robbie is inclined, it'd be great for A-League if Robbie did come.

It would be great to see him have a final swansong.  He should have had an outstanding career but circumstances have conspired against him somewhat.

I'm convinced he can still do a great job for someone but whether that's at Sydney, LFC or even in the Prem remains to be seen.

james dean2007-04-16 17:12:48

I agree with J.Dean

Dunno if you would get him as a marquee but a definite attempt should be made to bring Vicelich home. 

well he'd nned to play a lot better than he did for the AWs to even get on the field

It sounded like Rikki was talking to some Chileans and Brazilians.  Not sure how true that is?

Danny and I have found our mystery Argentinean Chilean:

Pablo Manuel Galdames D�az - Goes by the name Pablo Galdames.

32yo - 22 caps for Chile.  Former clubs include Cruz Azul (Mexico), Quilmes and Racing (Argentina) and America(Colombia).  Plays as a central midfielder.

Haha.. the last time me and Danny went through that looking for Marcina we announced a Jimmy Smith or someone

As much as I'd hate to steal Leeds' better players, what about David Healey? He's showed he can score goals at international level for Northern Ireland, and considered the best player outside the premiership.

Pineapple head jason lee anyone?

Ricki should look for a marquee player in the french league where there are many extremely talented african players.

If hes looking for a creative player he should also look at his free kick strength. After last years free kick takers were bad. Malik Buari always hit the first man.

chrfit2007-04-21 16:09:11