I still think Cacace is a bit wasted at LB, but there you go.
Strikes me as a guy that can play anywhere, would love to see him have a run in Payne's place if Scott or someone else plays a blinder
I might have imagined it, but late in the game against the Strikers, I think Scott moved to LB and Cacace was playing as the right wide midfielder?
I still think Cacace is a bit wasted at LB, but there you go.
Strikes me as a guy that can play anywhere, would love to see him have a run in Payne's place if Scott or someone else plays a blinder
I might have imagined it, but late in the game against the Strikers, I think Scott moved to LB and Cacace was playing as the right wide midfielder?
Fenton, Elliot and TAHW are all midfielders/attackers trained into playing in defense over the past few seasons, and that doesn't exactly fill me with much confidence at RB. Feel a bit exposed now that we have a potential Corey Brown position that other teams will target
This happens all the time. Better junior players are always likely to play further forward in junior teams
I still think Cacace is a bit wasted at LB, but there you go.
Strikes me as a guy that can play anywhere, would love to see him have a run in Payne's place if Scott or someone else plays a blinder
I might have imagined it, but late in the game against the Strikers, I think Scott moved to LB and Cacace was playing as the right wide midfielder?
Scott came on at right wing and struggled, then swapped with Cacace. Same formation. It was more that we had no one else that Talay was willing to bring on to play there
I still think Cacace is a bit wasted at LB, but there you go.
Strikes me as a guy that can play anywhere, would love to see him have a run in Payne's place if Scott or someone else plays a blinder
I might have imagined it, but late in the game against the Strikers, I think Scott moved to LB and Cacace was playing as the right wide midfielder?
Scott came on at right wing and struggled, then swapped with Cacace. Same formation. It was more that we had no one else that Talay was willing to bring on to play there
I like the look of our German... looks strong, mobile and technically good. Could well be the signing of the year!
I still think Cacace is a bit wasted at LB, but there you go.
Strikes me as a guy that can play anywhere, would love to see him have a run in Payne's place if Scott or someone else plays a blinder
I might have imagined it, but late in the game against the Strikers, I think Scott moved to LB and Cacace was playing as the right wide midfielder?
Scott came on at right wing and struggled, then swapped with Cacace. Same formation. It was more that we had no one else that Talay was willing to bring on to play there
Me too. My guess would be to give someone closer to the first team some minutes, even if out of position. But he really did struggle up there
I like the look of our German... looks strong, mobile and technically good. Could well be the signing of the year!
Me too. Have a good feeling about this one.
Stenesis trialling with ccm after not making it over in europe lol
Stenesis trialling with ccm after not making it over in europe lol
I was in Dortmund last week on business and caught up with an old friend who works as a sports reporter. He of course wanted to know all about Singh. Germans have a very positive, slightly romantic view of NZ. They think we are some clean green, hobbity utopia....so the story of a young NZer coming out of nowhere and getting game time for Bayern is seen as quite exotic and is making quite a splash in German football circles(one of Singhs Youtube clips is currently running at over 730,000 views).
He wanted to know all about the Nix and their academy setup. I asked if there would be German clubs scouting the Nix setup...he said "absolutely, 100%, if Bayern can find such a good prospect at such a bargain price then of course they are interested"
I was more interested about Steinmann. My friend remembered him from his extensive German youth career. Seems like the Nix has got a good one here. He said he was a very good youth product, well coached, technically good, good vision, two footed and physically robust. He was unfortunate to get injured just as he was launching his pro career. Germany is so competitive with literally millions of registered players. If you drop away its hard breaking back in.
If this guy adjusts to life in NZ and A-League football then, just quietly, we could have ourselves a very good player.
Maybe there might be a few more good German players who fancy playing for Bayerns feeder club LOL
Hooefully we're smart to renew his contract part way through the season if he lives up to expectations.
Stenesis trialling with ccm after not making it over in europe lol
He's played 8 games in the Bundesliga in 2018 as DM and has been capped by German youth sides up to and including U20s and played at the 2015 U20 World Cup. He's also a fairly big unit, at almost 1.9m tall and is still only 24. I reckon while he doesn't have super inspiring stats, he's definitely got the potential to be an important part of our team.
As a point of camparison, Steinmann has played a lot more senior football and at a higher level than A-Rod who was signed merely on the basis of promise shown in Sunderland's reserve/youth team. That was a much bigger risk.
And A-Rod turned out to be okay without being outstanding.
Steinmann started three games last season for the Hamburg first team in the 2.Bundesliga along with appearances for the reserves and only went to Denmark halfway through the German season where he started eight games in their top league from February on.
https://us.soccerway.com/players/ville-matti-steinmann/254390/
He played the full 90 minutes for Hambug's reserve team in the first game of the Regionalliga season as recently as two weeks ago.
I saw a lot of that German u-20 side Steinmetz was part of in the 2015 World Cup because they played all their games in Christchurch.
It was a very good side and unlucky to go out on pens to Mali in the quarter-final.
Steinmetz started two group games and made two second half sub appearances, including the quarter-final.
I think he'll turn out to be a good signing considering his experience and the decent level he's played at.
Trevor Zwetsloot of the NZ u-20's recently released by Werder Bremen worth looking at?
"Rufer helped another New Zealand under-20 player, Trevor Zwetsloot, get a contract with Werder Bremen II. But Zwetsloot, who is no longer represented by Rufer, was unable to breakthrough to the first team and was not re-signed following the expiration of his two-year contract. He is currently sidelined with a long-term injury he sustained at the World Cup."
He's played 8 games in the Bundesliga in 2018 as DM and has been capped by German youth sides up to and including U20s and played at the 2015 U20 World Cup. He's also a fairly big unit, at almost 1.9m tall and is still only 24. I reckon while he doesn't have super inspiring stats, he's definitely got the potential to be an important part of our team.
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I saw a lot of that German u-20 side Steinmetz was part of in the 2015 World Cup because they played all their games in Christchurch. It was a very good side and unlucky to go out on pens to Mali in the quarter-final.
Steinmetz started two group games and made two second half sub appearances, including the quarter-final.
I think he'll turn out to be a good signing considering his experience and the decent level he's played at.
The fact he has been to New Zealand in 2015 will hopefully make his acclimatisation process easier.
Trevor Zwetsloot of the NZ u-20's recently released by Werder Bremen worth looking at?
"Rufer helped another New Zealand under-20 player, Trevor Zwetsloot, get a contract with Werder Bremen II. But Zwetsloot, who is no longer represented by Rufer, was unable to breakthrough to the first team and was not re-signed following the expiration of his two-year contract. He is currently sidelined with a long-term injury he sustained at the World Cup."
If his injury isn't too serious he'd be a decent pick up reckon we do need another CM for depth
Trevor Zwetsloot of the NZ u-20's recently released by Werder Bremen worth looking at?
"Rufer helped another New Zealand under-20 player, Trevor Zwetsloot, get a contract with Werder Bremen II. But Zwetsloot, who is no longer represented by Rufer, was unable to breakthrough to the first team and was not re-signed following the expiration of his two-year contract. He is currently sidelined with a long-term injury he sustained at the World Cup."
If his injury isn't too serious he'd be a decent pick up reckon we do need another CM for depth
Did his ACL at the Cup, long term recovery needed
Stenesis trialling with ccm after not making it over in europe lol
Surely gets a gig with them, he turned us down
He's played 8 games in the Bundesliga in 2018 as DM and has been capped by German youth sides up to and including U20s and played at the 2015 U20 World Cup. He's also a fairly big unit, at almost 1.9m tall and is still only 24. I reckon while he doesn't have super inspiring stats, he's definitely got the potential to be an important part of our team.
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I saw a lot of that German u-20 side Steinmetz was part of in the 2015 World Cup because they played all their games in Christchurch. It was a very good side and unlucky to go out on pens to Mali in the quarter-final.
Steinmetz started two group games and made two second half sub appearances, including the quarter-final.
I think he'll turn out to be a good signing considering his experience and the decent level he's played at.
The fact he has been to New Zealand in 2015 will hopefully make his acclimatisation process easier.
Lol- he was asked something similar in the interview and said nah, 2 weeks in Christchurch didn't have any bearing on me coming to Wellington
would be a good shout IMO
He's played 8 games in the Bundesliga in 2018 as DM and has been capped by German youth sides up to and including U20s and played at the 2015 U20 World Cup. He's also a fairly big unit, at almost 1.9m tall and is still only 24. I reckon while he doesn't have super inspiring stats, he's definitely got the potential to be an important part of our team.
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I saw a lot of that German u-20 side Steinmetz was part of in the 2015 World Cup because they played all their games in Christchurch. It was a very good side and unlucky to go out on pens to Mali in the quarter-final.
Steinmetz started two group games and made two second half sub appearances, including the quarter-final.
I think he'll turn out to be a good signing considering his experience and the decent level he's played at.
The fact he has been to New Zealand in 2015 will hopefully make his acclimatisation process easier.
Lol- he was asked something similar in the interview and said nah, 2 weeks in Christchurch didn't have any bearing on me coming to Wellington
Shame :-)
Hooefully we're smart to renew his contract part way through the season if he lives up to expectations.
If we've given a 2 year contract to Ball and Davila then I assume the one year contract was a stipulation made by Steinmann, and not us.
Trevor Zwetsloot of the NZ u-20's recently released by Werder Bremen worth looking at?
"Rufer helped another New Zealand under-20 player, Trevor Zwetsloot, get a contract with Werder Bremen II. But Zwetsloot, who is no longer represented by Rufer, was unable to breakthrough to the first team and was not re-signed following the expiration of his two-year contract. He is currently sidelined with a long-term injury he sustained at the World Cup."
If his injury isn't too serious he'd be a decent pick up reckon we do need another CM for depth
Think CM is where we're covered now - Payne, TAHW, Rufer, Steinmann should be fine. We need another few attacking options, Sotorio should never be starting.-
Chances of him starting then Valeo? I'd say 90%. It is going to be interesting for sure.
Trevor Zwetsloot of the NZ u-20's recently released by Werder Bremen worth looking at?
"Rufer helped another New Zealand under-20 player, Trevor Zwetsloot, get a contract with Werder Bremen II. But Zwetsloot, who is no longer represented by Rufer, was unable to breakthrough to the first team and was not re-signed following the expiration of his two-year contract. He is currently sidelined with a long-term injury he sustained at the World Cup."
If his injury isn't too serious he'd be a decent pick up reckon we do need another CM for depth
Think CM is where we're covered now - Payne, TAHW, Rufer, Steinmann should be fine. We need another few attacking options, Sotorio should never be starting.-
Not sure if this tweet has already been posted or not or even if it had any substance
Not sure if this tweet has already been posted or not or even if it had any substance
https://twitter.com/DailyOzFootball/status/1159626...
There is a Talay connection there IIRC.
Rumour has been posted earlier but no extra info yet.
Not sure if this tweet has already been posted or not or even if it had any substance
https://twitter.com/DailyOzFootball/status/1159626...
Decent twitter thread of realistic strikers that could come to the a-league who are off contract: https://twitter.com/Jon_T1996/status/1160015994846236672
Would take Hooper, Moukandjo, Mbakogu and Rossi (if fit)
Decent twitter thread of realistic strikers that could come to the a-league who are off contract: https://twitter.com/Jon_T1996/status/1160015994846236672
Would take Hooper, Moukandjo, Mbakogu and Rossi (if fit)
Some really interesting names on that list, but I wouldn't want Rossi anymore. With Taylor and Devere's records the way they are, we don't need a third player with a poor run with injuries, especially one that'll take a visa spot and a big chunk of coin
Decent twitter thread of realistic strikers that could come to the a-league who are off contract: https://twitter.com/Jon_T1996/status/1160015994846236672
Would take Hooper, Moukandjo, Mbakogu and Rossi (if fit)
Some really interesting names on that list, but I wouldn't want Rossi anymore. With Taylor and Devere's records the way they are, we don't need a third player with a poor run with injuries, especially one that'll take a visa spot and a big chunk of coin
Are we talking about the same Rossi?
We were linked with Martins and Rossi last year but neither was high profile enough for the FFA marquee fund (which is insane). Maybe both are cheaper than last year, Rossi hasn't played for a year but has been training with Man U.
We were linked with Martins and Rossi last year but neither was high profile enough for the FFA marquee fund (which is insane). Maybe both are cheaper than last year, Rossi hasn't played for a year but has been training with Man U.
I'm surprised that Rossi is only 32, thought he was well older than that. I kind of feel he's almost worth a punt, but given his recent injury track record and serious lack of match fitness, the odds are probably too long.
I agree. I think it would be I'll advised to bring him on. Plenty of talented footballers out there who can still walk at 32. Sorry Giuseppe, rooted for you for years but our last visa player has to be right...
If you look at his injury history though he's always rebounded and had very productive seasons after a prolonged injury before the next one sets in. You just want to catch him on that rebound.
He's been rehabbing for a year, I'd say he's worth a punt if the going is tough on sourcing a striker which is both healthy and productive.
If you look at his injury history though he's always rebounded and had very productive seasons after a prolonged injury before the next one sets in. You just want to catch him on that rebound.
He's been rehabbing for a year, I'd say he's worth a punt if the going is tough on sourcing a striker which is both healthy and productive.
if hrs on a performance based contract I think it could work out quite well for both parties
Jack Henry Sinclair training with the team if my Instagram serves me right
If you look at his injury history though he's always rebounded and had very productive seasons after a prolonged injury before the next one sets in. You just want to catch him on that rebound.
He's been rehabbing for a year, I'd say he's worth a punt if the going is tough on sourcing a striker which is both healthy and productive.
if hrs on a performance based contract I think it could work out quite well for both parties
I also don't think these sort of guys pan out often enough (ageing high profile stars I mean). Look across the A League and how many have been geniune success stories vs how many have struggled to make a significant impact.
It might be controversial but I'd rather take a punt on Semmy. He's got more to play for, doesn't need to adjust to the culture and everything, has years ahead of him, could be a local player one day, and would be way cheaper. Players from that level stepping up actually have a better record with us I think. Krishna of course but also the likes of Sigmund and Muscat who came from the tier below the A League. I don't even think Totori was as bad as people think, he wasn't given a chance to settle in and Ricki wasn't the right manager at that point in his career to get the most out of an attacker with flair who liked to run at defenders
