New Players

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

(a) I don't see us getting Elrich under the cap

Depends on the wages paid.
If you have $40 and are allowed to sign 10 players. Simple maths dictates that you can pay an average of $4. If you pay 9 players $4 and your marquee player $5, you are only marginally over the cap ($41). Release a $4 player and you have $3 to sign your 10th and stay under the cap.

It also depends on the rules regarding marquee players.

Marquee player designation does not automatically mean "Salary equivalent to budget of a small 3rd world country" just means they have gone over the cap to sign him. could be $1 could be $1mil.DrQuack322007-11-07 16:39:32

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Tambouras would be a good signing, but can he play on the right?

Sigmund would be a good signing. I know everyones talking about 3 clubs in a calender year or whatever, but the FFA are desperate to see an NZ team succeed. They were ashamed of the somewhat humorous joke the Knights were (and let Gordon slip under the radar), so I think Sigmund is a possibility.

Know idea what position Simon Elliot plays, but as far as I'm concerned he is not up to Premier League standard due to ongoing injuries. However, if there was a reasonable chance of him shaking off his injury before the seasons end then I don't see why he couldn't be brought under consideration.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It's not the FFA's rules. It's FIFA's.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

loyalgunner wrote:

Know idea what position Simon Elliot plays, but as far as I'm concerned he is not up to Premier League standard due to ongoing injuries. However, if there was a reasonable chance of him shaking off his injury before the seasons end then I don't see why he couldn't be brought under consideration.

You've got no idea what position he plays, but you know he's not up to Premier League standard... please tell me you are taking the piss.

He's on his way back from surgery, and on Premier League wages. He ain't coming this year.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

With all due respect to Simon Ellitt, he is obvious a good footballer and must have some class to play EPL. He has also been injured for a very long time. The only tie is Elrich (ex Fulham?) and coming home. Maybe next season?

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Theres no doubting Elliot's quality, but do we really need another centre mid?

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

As someone said. Premier League $$

Lets rule him out right now. Hard News2007-11-07 17:05:03

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

this is an exciting time. Knowing that we'll add two more players to our valuable team makes me really hope for the best...can't wait for Tony to let us know what's going to happen!

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

No more midfeilders. One more defender and then a striker or a defender.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

How about..

Bobo Balde as new Cb

and some new random import for upfront?

or will this lead me to zee ban stick,

Scottishbhoy2007-11-07 17:17:59

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DrQuack32 wrote:

james dean wrote:

(a) I don't see us getting Elrich under the cap

I know what you are saying but my guess is that Elrich would be on decent wedge because he was coming from the prem league plus he was in demand. Problem as well is that where are we going to get a decent defender at this time of year? They'd have to be off contract wouldn't they because of the European transfer window?

Normo's coming home

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News is a MORON wrote:

From au.fourfourtwo.com: Wellington Phoenix are on the verge of making a ground breaking signing. Alessandro Pistone, the former Everton fullback is about to put pen to paper in a deal that will go through to the end of the season. Pistone has recentely had unsuccessful trials with Watford and Hull.

And this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Pistone

Discuss.

smithy2462007-11-07 21:02:27

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Skaman wrote:

Hard News wrote:

The problem with many of the NZFC options is that they would have to be iwlling tto walk out on an NZFC job, and probably a full time job alongside that for a deal that may only be two months.

I just can't see that appealing to many of them (the likes of Bazeley and Emblen come to mind).

Sorry 'Ard News, but Bazeley went to pot halfway through the season, unlike Emblem who just got better & better, certainly under Rikki H. I think he would certainly fiit in well with the current squad.

I thought Emblem was in line for Nix contract at the start of the season, after his performances the end of last. Certainly a class above Ross.

I can't see any point in trying to sign him now (eve if he would come for 2 months) we are overloaded with midfielder's already.

Fair point about Bazeley, he was never that good at the height of his powers in England anyway.
slacKers 632007-11-07 17:25:51

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

slacKers 63 wrote:

Skaman wrote:

Hard News wrote:

if uwant talent.. then heed to Celtic Park and sign up BOBO BALDE

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jordy wrote:

Nick ward would be an amazing signing. he was so good in version 1 of the a-league, left after that then everyone forgot about him, didnt he win the a-league young player of the year award or something in version 1? I guess we do have enough midfielders, but when aloisi retires and brown takes over the captaincy Nicky ward would be a perfect player to have.

Yeah not really the position we should be looking at acquiring. He's at QPR I think.

a.haak

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

smithy246 wrote:

See news story on front page

And this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Pistone

At first I thought oh f**k, but then again i suggested Bazeley, so fair play to Rikki he's a much better short term option.
slacKers 632007-11-07 17:40:54

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Pistone?! Where'd that come from. Good option going for a fullback though.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO not pistone

sign balde.

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Scottishbhoy wrote:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO not pistone

sign balde.

Be serious he's not going to come here is he?

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Pistoen is more of a left back, but could probaly shift to the right, should be class though has a full cap for italy, go Everton rejects (im serious about this) lets ge big dunc aswell.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

what's Pistone like? i mean he's an Italian defender so that's a big tick in my book

I like tautologies because I like them.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

He can play at either right or left back.

Anyone whose made over 100 appeareances for Everton must be decent.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I've seen Pistone play in Italy since I was a kid, until he emigrated to the UK (or Scotland), and he's a good defender. He's more quantity than quality but hell he's got balls of steel! Plus he speaks my same language so we can get to be bestest friends ever :D ahahaah

The only thing I'm really bothered by is that I have to leave NZ in less than two weeks, so I probably won't be able to see him in action :(

By the way we can make great chants with Pistone..which in Italian means Piston (like in a car's engine)..or I could make some chants in Italian, some easy ones to sing...

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Whatever else he is like it seems he scores with the ladies, according to this

All the women within the walls of Goodison were in floods of tears today as Moyesy announced that Sandro Pistone's contract would not be renewed this Summer. The Blues defender whose Goodison career was blighted by injury since his arrival back in 2000 made over 100 appearances for the Blues in a stop start career. (14/05/2007)
hepatitis2007-11-07 17:52:07

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yeah well he's Italian! If he signs, Moss will have some competition in the prettyboy stakes

I like tautologies because I like them.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

by the way, some of you might remember the chant which the West Ham fans dedicated to Paolo di Canio, which basically was just singing his name to the tune of 'La donna e' mobile' (an aria off some opera) and we could do the same:

' sandro pistoneee

sandro pistoneeee

sandro pistoneee '

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

It's not the FFA's rules.Ã¯Â¿Â½ It's FIFA's.

What I'm saying is, if they did it with Gordon they can do it with Sigmund.loyalgunner2007-11-07 17:57:14

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Baiter wrote:

loyalgunner wrote:

You've got no idea what position he plays...

I had an inkling, but not 100% sure.

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwZ6xXjctd4

this is the Paolo di Canio chant

we would only have to substitute Paolo with Sandro and Di Canio with Pistone

Sandro Pistoneeeeee

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Cosimo wrote:

yeah well he's Italian! If he signs, Moss will have some competition in the prettyboy stakes

ya betch your arse he will!! have you seen that moustache...priceless :D

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

haha nice, i rekon that could definately work!

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cameronwhalen wrote:

haha nice, i rekon that could definately work!

yeah man! I swear I got palpitations! I just really wanna be here and not overseas to see him play but I really can't postpone the trip...

Do you think, if we sign him, how long would that be for?

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Dont get a head of your selfs, he isnt signed yet.

BOBO BALDE STILL HAS A CHANCE :p

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

you're right mate, but think about it. If there's a leak of that sort, maybe there are high chances that he might actually turn up. Plus, and that's a big bonus, he speaks fluent english since he's been at Everton for a few season. That makes a big difference, especially for Italians - and particularly for football players who have the education of a 3rd grader.....

so I wanna keep my hopes up this time!!!

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Scottishbhoy wrote:

Dont get a head of your selfs, he isnt signed yet.

BOBO BALDE STILL HAS A CHANCE :p

Look at the others rumours around the Phoenix, they came right, it must be odds on. We've made room, they must have had something in the (Phoenix) wings

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

hepatitis wrote:

Scottishbhoy wrote:

Dont get a head of your selfs, he isnt signed yet.

BOBO BALDE STILL HAS A CHANCE :p

Look at the others rumours around the Phoenix, they came right, it must be odds on. We've made room, they must have had something in the (Phoenix) wings

ya just people are already making chants. lol. ah well good signing anyways

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

he's better at left back than right, yes he can play right back, but then again so can Jeremy Christie, he'd sure be a hit with the ladies though and is a decent enough defender

and i would be happy if we signed him
giddyup2007-11-07 18:12:29

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stick pisto as right back and balde as cb with dodd and lochheed left back.

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Cosimo wrote:

what's Pistone like? i mean he's an Italian defender so that's a big tick in my book

He's quite famous for big gaff's unfortunately.

Good on set pieces though (very strong in the air).

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Have to say i've only seen him on tv, never in the flesh, so he may do a lot of off the ball work?

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