No Juventus...

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Singapore and Indonesia IMO are better than China for long term Nixï¿½s profile. The A-League in Singapore is watched sports and many have an A-League team ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½.. believe it or not A-league gear out sells EPL stuff.

Indonesia are hunger to get better there are over 230 million of them with about 10 million registered players. Like Singapore, Indonesia watch the A-league.

Time zones match, travel times are not quite so bad, many very wealthy locals. Also in Singapore and many parts of Indonesia English is the spoken language.

Just my opinion.

Socceroo/ Mariner / Whangarei

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Midfielder wrote:

Indonesia are hunger to get better there are over 230 million of them with about 10 million registered players. Like Singapore, Indonesia watch the A-league.

Time zones match, travel times are not quite so bad, many very wealthy locals. Also in Singapore and many parts of Indonesia English is the spoken language.

Just my opinion.

But what about skills and tactics?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Midfielder wrote:

Singapore and Indonesia IMO are better than China for long term Nixï¿½s profile.

But Singapore and Indonesia are not oferring to pay for us to visit. Chinese promoters are.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

theprof wrote:

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

I can understand why an Arsenal fan would think that skills and tactics are over rated.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

theprof wrote:

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

they've been paid to lose before, surely
giddyup2008-05-08 16:19:56

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

giddyup wrote:

theprof wrote:

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

they've been paid to lose before, surely

No, Juve pay other teams to lose.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

danielsleftball wrote:

theprof wrote:

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

I can understand why an Arsenal fan would think that skills and tactics are over rated.

How is who I support relevant? I didn't say that tactics and skills were overrated, I said that suggesting that Juve coming would somehow improve the Nix's skills and tactics was overrated!

theprof2008-05-08 16:48:43

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

We missed a great opportunity there then

could've taught us tactics as well

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Don't forget skills...

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

theprof wrote:

danielsleftball wrote:

theprof wrote:

I think the whole skills and tactics piece is over rated, Juve wouldn't be coming over here to train the Nix players would they? Like the Galaxy they'd be here to win an exhibition game.

I can understand why an Arsenal fan would think that skills and tactics are over rated.

How is who I support relevant? I didn't say that tactics and skills were overrated, I said that suggesting that Juve coming would somehow improve the Nix's skills and tactics was overrated!

Yeah sorry about that, it was a cheap shot! But this thread had taken on a less serious nature.

I was just repeating the views of some that the Phoenix would would benefit in the skills, tactics and tricks department by playing Juve.

Maybe osmosis has something to do with it?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I accept that I lost the argument but do some of you think juv would have flown in, played the game and buggered off?

No, they would have trained and if the Nix players could have trained with them, they may have learned a few things - I forgot about half their stars been in the Euro 2008, but then the whole Italian way of coaching is impressive etc. I am sure there would have been some benefit. Especially on defence and how a back four need to work together. And be honest, our back four were a worry last season with the exception of Lochhead.

I accept the clubs decision no problems, but I am trying to look outside the circle and having an intelligent debate on the subject.

Oh and for those who think I'm wrong, please name the nationality of the new England coach?

I must be hanging out on that Chevio Verona website too much.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I accept that I lost the argument but do some of you think juv would have flown in, played the game and buggered off?

You mean like Galaxy did?

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Midfielder wrote:

believe it or not A-league gear out sells EPL stuff.

I call bullsh*t on that one.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

No, seriously, stop it hurts...
Baiter2008-05-08 19:56:24

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

LoL - class Baiter , easily the most sensible post in this topic for quite a while

a fine example of skill and tactical awareness

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smithy, The galaxy did have a training session - many kids around Wellington attended.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

True maybe they could teach them the sidefoot pass,or how to do a long throw in!

Allegedly

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Silly me here was i thinking they wanted to play us,but all the time they were coming here to coach us.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I must be hanging out on that Chevio Verona website too much.

That would be Chievo.

I believe Chevies are some sort of 4-wheeled contraptions designed to move people around?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Italians could teach the Nix about making luurve to a beautiful woman

I like tautologies because I like them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

Smithy, The galaxy did have a training session - many kids around Wellington attended.

Indeed. I was one of them. But I don't recall seeing many Phoenix players there and I believe that is what you were suggesting.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

True, such world class stars as Buffon, Zanetti, Nedved, Del Piero or Iaquinta would not attract the crowds.

I can't believe this argument is coming from someone who wouldn't buy Galaxy tickets

Founder

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yet I did buy one and attended. What is this? gang up on me night by the Mods?

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

By everyone it seems today

Poor LG

Allegedly

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

We're on a roster... yesterday it was me.

Hard News2008-05-08 21:22:51

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yes but HN, you answered my question whether or not we could play in the Asian Championship League - Thank you.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Very funny thread. Juventus aren't coming to Sudbury either.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

sanday wrote:

Very funny thread. Juventus aren't coming to Sudbury either.

I hope Sudbury FC have a contingency plan for the transfer of knowledge in the skills and tactics department !

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