Brazilian Felipe de Souza Campos and Australians Royce Brownlie and Karl Dodd have signed for the Phoenix.
Campos will join on a nine-month contract with the option of
another year after his contract with Hajduk Split ends on June 30
while Brownlie & Dodd (striker and defender) have penned
two-year deals.
Posted on Sunday, 20 May 2007
The Wellington Phoenix now have enough players for a matchday
squad, after announcing three more signings last night.
Brazilian attacking midfielder Felipe de Souza Campos and
Australians Royce Brownlie and Karl Dodd bring the total number to
16.
The announcement follows the capture of former All Whites and
Newcastle Jets striker Vaughan Coveny, who signed on Friday.
Campos is the second Brazilian so far recruited by Ricki Herbert,
following the signing of Daniel Lins Cortes, and much is expected
of the 25-year-old. He's already been compared to Fred, who made
such an impact with Melbourne last season, and is likely to play in
the hole behind the strikers.
"He's going to be great for us and should be a considerable talent
in the A-League," Herbert enthused.
Campos is currently contracted to Croatian club Hajduk Split until
the end of the month but has signed a pre-contract agreement to
join for nine months with the option of another year.
Brownlie joins from Swindon Town, recently promoted from England's
League Two, but he played for Queensland in the A-League's
inaugural season. The 27-year-old target man has signed for two
years.
Dodd has also signed a two-year deal and played with Brownlie at
Queensland in 2005-06.
The uncompromising 26-year-old central defender has most recently
been playing for Scottish Premier League outfit Falkirk, where he
made 11 top-flight appearances. He could also be used as a sweeper
in a three-man defence.
Recruitment will take something of a back seat for Herbert in the
next fortnight as he takes charge of the All Whites for their
internationals against Wales (May 27) and Ukraine (June 7).
All White Jeremy Christie could well be signed before the team
departs on Tuesday but it now appears unlikely skilful wide player
Leo Bertos will join.
Bertos is rated highly by Perth Glory and, even though he counts as
one of their four foreigners, they are keen to retain the
midfielder.
Jeremy Brockie is likely to join the Phoenix as an under-20
player.
Herbert is still looking for a striker, central defender and
fullback and said he might trial a number of players.
"With most of the squad in place, now it's about taking our time to
get the right players," he said.
Michael Brown - NZ Herald
factfile - Royce Brownile
Royce Brownlie was born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales and began his football career at the Queensland Academy of Sport, representing them in the National Youth League in the 1996�97 and 1997�98 seasons. Brownlie scored a hat-trick in QAS's 4-1 win over UTS Olympic in round seven of 1996�97,[1] and several goals in the following season to earn his call-up to the Brisbane Strikers senior team for the end of the 1997�98 National Soccer League season. Brownlie made five appearances for the Strikers in 1997�98,[2] but none the following season, and so moved to the Brisbane Premier League to play for the Brisbane Lions. The 2000 BPL season was a large success for Brownlie, as he scored 12 goals in just 11 appearances for the Lions, as well as making his representative debut and scoring a goal for Queensland against his home state in September.[3]
Brownlie then signed with Marconi Stallions for 2000�01, scoring 6 goals in 24 appearances in his first season with the Sydney club. He made his true breakthrough the following season though, breaking an NSL scoring record by notching up 8 goals in a series of 4 matches, and ending the 2001�02 season with 11 goals from his 15 appearances. His success earned him an invitation to trial with English club Sheffield Wednesday, and whilst on the verge of a contract offer, he broke his cheekbone and missed the opportunity. Upon recovery, Brownlie remained in England to trial with Brentford, Portsmouth, Oldham Athletic and Swindon Town throughout August 2002, and despite scoring a goal for Swindon in a friendly against Spanish side Sporting de Gij�n after just 86 seconds,[4] he returned to Australia without a contract.
After training with Perth Glory in the lead-up to the 2002�03 season, Brownlie eventually signed for Parramatta Power when contract negotiations with Perth broke down. Despite Parramatta finishing third,[5] Brownlie had a disappointing season personally. He was in the starting line-up just four times, and scored once � in Parramatta's 2-0 win over his old club Brisbane in round 8.[6] This prompted Brownlie to return to the Strikers for the 2003�04 season, but he was hampered by injuries which forced him to undergo surgery on his knee, and he scored just three times in 21 appearances.[7]
In February 2005, Brownlie was announced as one of the first eleven signings at new club Queensland Roar,[8]. He began playing for them in the annual Silver Boot competition, scoring a hat-trick against Pine Rivers in an early 7-1 victory,[9] and the equaliser in the final against Rochedale Rovers.[10] Brownlie's scoring form continued in the North Queensland Challenge Cup, scoring in Queensland's 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners in Townsville.[11] Despite suffering a rib injury in a 5-0 Pre-season Cup win over New Zealand,[12] Brownlie recovered in time for Queensland's 2005�06 A-League season opener.[13] Dropped in favour of Reece Tollenaere,[14] Brownlie missed the following two rounds, and after earning a call-up into the starting line-up against Sydney FC, was struck by three onsets of a virus within a month, which also affected other members of the Queensland squad.[15] Brownlie returned to the first team in round 8, and scored against Adelaide United the following week,[16] but was hit by virus again and forced out of the squad.[17] Following a further short absence, a suspension to fellow striker Michael Baird saw Brownlie return to the team against New Zealand,[18] and he picked up his second league goal of the season.[19]
The introduction of Brazilian striker Reinaldo to the Roar in early 2006,[20] however, again forced Brownlie out of the squad and he played just twice more before the end of the season. Citing his proneness to injury and illness,[21] Queensland declined to offer a contract extension, but gave him the opportunity to prove himself during their Tongyeong Cup campaign in South Korea.[22] Still with no offer forthcoming and permission to negotiate with other clubs,[21], Brownlie headed to England again in July 2006.
Four years after his first attempt, Brownlie trialled with Swindon Town again, and this time scored five goals in his first two trial matches for the Robins.[23][24] On July 27, 2006 he signed for Swindon Town for their 2006�07 season in the English League Two.[25] He scored his first league goal for the club on his debut, with a last-minute goal against Barnet to seal a 2-1 victory.[26] Brownlie earned a red card in Swindon Town's Carling Cup match against Brentford, and since his mandatory one-match suspension, has been deployed as a wide right midfielder by Paul Sturrock.
Brownlie was released by Swindon on May 9, 2007 after an unsuccessful loan period at Chester City
Royce Brownlie Personal information Full name
Royce Brownlie Date of birth January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28) (age 27)
Place of birth Coffs
Harbour, Australia
Height 1,84 m. Playing position striker Club
information Current club unattached Youth
clubs 1996-1998 Queensland
Academy of Sport Senior clubs1 Years
Club App (Gls)* 1997-1999
2000
2000-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007 Brisbane Strikers
Brisbane Lions
Marconi Stallions
Parramatta Power
Brisbane Strikers
Queensland Roar
Swindon Town
Chester City 5 (0)
11 (12)
39 (17)
16 (1)
21 (3)
10 (2)
15 (2)
4 (0)
2000
2000-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007 Brisbane Strikers
Brisbane Lions
Marconi Stallions
Parramatta Power
Brisbane Strikers
Queensland Roar
Swindon Town
Chester City 5 (0)
11 (12)
39 (17)
16 (1)
21 (3)
10 (2)
15 (2)
4 (0)
Karl Dodd
(born November 19,
1980 in Southport,
Queensland,
Australia) is an
Australian football (soccer) player
who plays as a centre back for
Falkirk in the
Scottish Premier League.
He played for the Brisbane Strikers before being recruited by the Queensland Roar for the revamped A-League competition. After half a season with the lowly ranked Queensland Roar he signed for Romanian club FC Universitatea Craiova in January 2006. However, after failing to settle with the club he quickly moved on, joining Falkirk on a short-term contract in March 2006.[1]
In May 2006, he agreed a new one-year deal to stay at the club
Karl Dodd (born November 19, 1980 in Southport, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays as a centre back for Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League.
He played for the Brisbane Strikers before being recruited by the Queensland Roar for the revamped A-League competition. After half a season with the lowly ranked Queensland Roar he signed for Romanian club FC Universitatea Craiova in January 2006. However, after failing to settle with the club he quickly moved on, joining Falkirk on a short-term contract in March 2006.[1]
In May 2006, he agreed a new one-year deal to stay at the club
Karl Dodd Personal information
Full name Karl Dodd Date of birth
November 19,
1980 (1980-11-19) (age 26)
Place of birth Southport,
Australia
Height 6' 2" Playing position Defender
Club information Current club Falkirk
Number 27 Senior clubs1 Years
Club App (Gls)* 2003-04
2005-06
2006
2006-present Brisbane
Strikers
Queensland
Roar
Universitatea
Craiova
Falkirk 21
(0)
12 (0)
11 (0)
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
absolutely positively awesome well done ricki 
I'm excited about the signings of Campos and Dodd. But Brownlie has
a pretty crap goal-scoring record. Hopefully Ricki will sign a
third Brazilian as a striker, someone with a proven goal
scoring record.
Brownlie has an excellent goal scoring record against the North
Shore Shambles. Scored a hat trick in a matter of minutes in
a pre-season match (that allegedly cost the Knights a major
sponsorship deal).
That clogs side was universally dreadful in front of goal so itmay just have been they were cursed.
That clogs side was universally dreadful in front of goal so itmay just have been they were cursed.
I hope Dodd gaining experience for Falkirk in the SPL will give him
that extra boost over other defenders in the A League, but does
anyone else thinking going from playing 11 games in SPL to an NZ A
League franchise is a big step down??
Campos will have to wait and see as he never got on the park
for Split but that does not mean he is no good lets just see how he
goes in pre season.
Lastly on Brownlie I admit his goal scoring record per games
is very poor but from what I remember from him he was very good at
holding the ball up for others which is what we need.
Imagine him holding up for a young Costa coming on in the last
15 mins when opposition defenders are tired and him racing through
on goal.
Give Brownlie a chance before writing him off.
Anyone have any youtube footage of the new brazilian player?
Good signings!
COYN! Beijing, China.
That business was very lucky to be able to see what was in line for the season before signing off a sponsorship deal haha.
I talked to my friend who follows Hajduk Split and he said that Campos struggled to stand out in there reserve team.
I talked to my friend who follows Hajduk Split and he said that Campos struggled to stand out in there reserve team.
LOL and the standard is ... how high compared to here? ...
sherbert u better not have signed the brazil version of devine
=/
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
I hope Dodd gaining experience for Falkirk in the SPL will give him
that extra boost over other defenders in the A League, but does
anyone else thinking going from playing 11 games in SPL to an NZ A
League franchise is a big step down??
Campos will have to wait and see as he never got on the park
for Split but that does not mean he is no good lets just see how he
goes in pre season.
Lastly on Brownlie I admit his goal scoring record per games
is very poor but from what I remember from him he was very good at
holding the ball up for others which is what we need.
Imagine him holding up for a young Costa coming on in the last
15 mins when opposition defenders are tired and him racing through
on goal.
Give Brownlie a chance before writing him off.
agreed.in the bit in bold and yes the SPL is best league in
the world by miles, the quailty is just briliant! i cant believe
some1 would lose big money from FALKIRK to come here, what was he
thinking
CelticFC2007-05-20 12:48:58
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
Yeah sound like good safe signings. So far so good. Like to see
them in action asap.
Quite good signings, but the Phoenix still need 1 or 2 big names.
Dont really strike me with excitement, mediocore
Think Campos and Dodd are good signings. Campos has had good
experience throughout different places in Europe not just
Brazillian leagues like a few other Brazillians imported to the
A-League. Dodd looks to be a good signing, Falkirk are a reasonable
club so I guess he will really strengthen our defensive unit.
Brownlie is interesting. His records in England have been OK
and he obviously has talent. Will get a go during the pre season I
hope he impresses.
Oh and please John Tambouras next.
DannyPHOENIX2007-05-20 15:59:09
it seems every signing is a great signing on this site. i've
seriously never heard of these players, but i hope they
work.
oh, and no one compares to Fred. ;)
If the signings keep going the way they are ill feel soory the
team who has to play WP first up .... *checks fixture* ... ohhh
sh*t 
Looks like you guys might make the finals 
.
If Brownie stays fit he could be an asset as he will bring in quick
players like cova and barb... into play along with the actacking
midfielders.
If he can stay fit.
it seems every signing is a great signing on this site. i've
seriously never heard of these players, but i hope they
work.
oh, and no one compares to Fred. ;)
Every signing is great because most are better than the players that were getting signed for the North Shore Shambles.
Brownlie & Dodd played A-League in version 1, So you must be one of these supporters who just started to like the Victory when they started winning (version 2).
Arent they all like that? Bangwagoners. Im pleased we got Dodd from
Falkirk, not too sure on the others. Ill reserve my judgement 'til
I see them play
I confess my heart sank a little when I saw Brownlie's recent goal
conversion rate - four goals in 25 appearances over two years ...
? Looks like his last really good year was 01-02, and at a
lower level than A-league.
football tragic for too long
brownlie and lia both in this game. game-winning cross by lia!
And Karl Dodd is the player Allsopp beats to the cross to score.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
I guess it all depends on how much money is left in the pot for
players. It might be that we've already signed our marquee
player(s) and what we get from now on are the dribs and drabs as
the pot of gold may be emptying out. Like Antz, the signing of
Brownlie isn't a stunning one in my book but hey, he hasn't played
for the side yet so he's got to have the opportunity to prove
himself.
I'd be quite happy to see the Nix sign a very good striker cos
we gonna need one.
Brownlie & Dodd played A-League in version 1, So you must be
one of these supporters who just started to like the Victory when
they started winning (version 2).
haha! thats a good one. but not true. maybe these guys just
suck which is why ive never heard of em. (but then again i did know
all about lia !!!)
did they do anything V1? seriously.
MelbourneFan2007-05-20 20:38:32
Maybe you just need to take your head outta your ass once in a while to check what is going on around you. For an Australian fan not to know about players in your own competition makes me wonder just what sort of fan you really are. You'll find there are many knowledgeable fans here in NZ that know more about your own league and the players than you do.
Personally I though Brownlie was ok at Queensland. He did struggle
to score though which was very typical of Queensland at the time.
He would be a decent backup, just hope he isn't a first XI for your
sakes.
The standard in Croatian league HNL. 1 is quite a bit higher
than the A-League, also taking into account Campos comes from one
of the big two HNL. 1 clubs.
Brownlie & Dodd played A-League in version 1, So you must be
one of these supporters who just started to like the Victory when
they started winning (version 2).
haha! thats a good one. but not true. maybe these guys just
suck which is why ive never heard of em. (but then again i did know
all about lia !!!)
did they do anything V1? seriously.
Maybe they suck. Brownlie might just well be that. Dodd is
solid and with experience now in two leagues of Europe he will come
back a better player.
Dodd and Brownlie are decent signings..as for Campos..got to wait and see what he can do, sometimes you can't really tell if a player will be good or not on their past preformances..who knows maybe he will come in and run riot against the A-league sides.
Nestling2007-05-20 21:26:35Individual players only shine when they have the support of others.
ie TEAM
Their is ME in team but no I.
Individual players only shine when they have the support of others.
ie TEAM
but theyre is a i in 'WIN'
Their is ME in team but no I.
Great signings and cant wait to see what kind of role they
play come season time.