No more votes for George (or Clebo)
Normo's coming home
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For Immediate Release
PHOENIX RELEASE PAIR
Wellington
WELLINGTON Phoenix FC has released Brazilian imports George Paladini and Cleberson from their contracts.
Striker Paladini and defender Cleberson have played limited roles in the Phoenix�s season to date and club management opted to release the pair from their contracts with immediate effect.
Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata said the players� contracts had been terminated by mutual agreement.
�George and Cleberson are talented players but, unfortunately, the club does not see a role for them in our set-up in the long-term. Like all professional footballers they want to be playing regularly. We agreed that it was better to release the players from their contracts early to allow them to pursue other opportunities elsewhere.�
Hard News2007-11-07 13:40:57Normo's coming home
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....and frees up a couple of spots in the squad and some dosh for
us in the transfer window. Good work. 
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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Interesting to see who Ricki is looking to get
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very interesting.
www.kiwifromthecouch.blogspot.com
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I see it as a great opportunity. Both were on the outer and
you'd assume on decent money so there may be some interesting
opportunities available...
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yay get some defenders! hopefully there's some decent ones around..hmmm
I like tautologies because I like them.
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OOO...that means the door is open for 2 footballers.
I say tackle him in the face.
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everyone polish your boots and meet Ricki tomorrow at 8am sharp
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Don't mention Jaap Stam, Bobo Balde, or Stan Varga!
Selhurst Park, 25 January 1995
What else could he have done?
What else could he have done?
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Yahoo, great news as it means Ricki aint in mucking about mode
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Shame it didn't work out. I enjoyed watching Cleberson play. He had a bit of character about him.
Profile pic. Should you be interested. Lakhsen, on the right, lost touch with him.
Mohammed, on the left, I'm still in touch with. He's now living in Agadez, Niger. More focused on his animals now as tourism has dried up. Is active with a co-op promoting local goods, leather work and bijouterie, into Europe.
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Mohammed, on the left, I'm still in touch with. He's now living in Agadez, Niger. More focused on his animals now as tourism has dried up. Is active with a co-op promoting local goods, leather work and bijouterie, into Europe.
20/5/20
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I have a trial tomorrow morning, to fill in the right back slot -
big night was planned for tonight, but I guess I'll cut it short at
about midnight.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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lee ki hyung the korean right back who trained at the start
of the year?????????????
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Now at Auckland City.
He and Siggy both started against Manawatu at the weekend.
He and Siggy both started against Manawatu at the weekend.
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Shame it didn't work out. I enjoyed watching Cleberson play. He had a bit of character about him.
Thought Cleberson looked promising in pre-season, but he's been going backwards ever since.
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Now at Auckland City.
He and Siggy both started against Manawatu at the weekend.
He and Siggy both started against Manawatu at the weekend.
has anyone seen any games of him in it did he look any
good
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Sad to see them go but it will release some cash and two import
spots as well. I'm thinking a centre back and a versitlile full
back (left and right). Its sad to say but I hope they're not
kiwis so we have cover when the AW's are away. Im sure Ricki has a
few players lined up.
Its no longer a problem.
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Well that was somewhat unexpected, at least it's been an mutual
decision on both the players and club.
Hopefully it'll prove to be a smart move, and allow us to find
some tough blokes to help shore up the defence. I take it this late
in the season we wouldn't be looking for more Brazilians?
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Nooooooooooooooooo, Clebo 
You
will be missed my friend!
You
will be missed my friend!
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cleberson should have been given a few more chances looked a lot
better then o'dor.. such is football though im guessing cleberson
was worth a bit more so they can spend more on the next guy
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"Two Thumbs" George didn't really get any chances, the ones he did
get were for about 15mins at a time and he seemed lively. But I
trust Ricki and hope he uses these releases as spaces for 2 new
defenders! *Prays to the heavens* "Dear God, please bring us an
experienced centre-back and a trained right-back, Amen"
shabba1212007-11-07 12:15:48
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I was a big fan of George too, and Cleberson had great
character.
Bring on the new players!
Bring on the new players!
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lee ki hyung the korean right back who trained at the start
of the year?????????????
I don't know anything about ya man but I do know to be a
success the Phoenix need good crowds attending the
games and so far there doesn't seem to be many Asians amongst
our numbers.
I think it might be a good idea for Ricki to look towards Asia
rather than Brazil this time.
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Very good call on Sir Rciki's part. clebo had to go, shame about
George but to be fair he wasn't likely to get a look in with
smeltz, Coveny and the other attacking guys we have in our
team.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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NOW is not the time to be thinking about marketing opportunities in
different ethnic areas! The A-League is aimed at families, to
encourage numbers, so thats what Terry and Tony have done and its
worked. Now for the rest of the season we need to focus on winning
games rather than crowds because the crowds will continue to grow
as long as we keep winning.
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This may free up a bit more cash come the end of Felipe's contract depending on how much is spent filling the spots left in the roster.
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I wish them both the best in their future careers. Both were
fantastic personalities and really nice guys.
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Shame it didn't work out. I enjoyed watching Cleberson play. He had a bit of character about him.
Thought Cleberson looked promising in pre-season, but he's been going backwards ever since.
Agreed Cleberson, didn't progress after the Melbourne game
back in the day.
Now we can bring in Neil Emblem
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Problem at the back is now solved and for free.
Ricki will be donning the boots and shirt once again!
I actually liked George, Judging on what field time he had, he
looked lively and definately created a few goals. Still, They must
have someone lined up if they wanted to free up the space. Nik Ward
from QPR?
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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I actually liked George, Judging on what field time he had, he
looked lively and definately created a few goals.
Which goals are you referring to? For mind, he had very
little impact and apart from a few nice flicks ahieved nothing and
was given a few (albeit) substitute opportunities.
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Tony P, When will you announce the new new player(s) - you must
have someone lined up otherwise you wouldn't have released the
players especially Cleberson (defender).
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Well not necessarily, the transfer window isn't that long, plus
every week they aren't playing and being paid means less money
available under the cap for new players...
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Bonito de t�-lo,
para t�-lo bonito.
Desejo voc� cada sucess
do futuro. adeus 
I can't wait until Ricki decides who is going to be the
replacements. I hope a couple of young kiwi's get a
shot.
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I actually liked George, Judging on what field time he had, he
looked lively and definately created a few goals.
Which goals are you referring to? For mind, he had very
little impact and apart from a few nice flicks ahieved nothing and
was given a few (albeit) substitute opportunities.
First game - cross came in from the left, George ran at the
goaly and panicked him, keeper missed the cross and Shane (I think)
had a free header.
Last game he played - goalmouth scramble, he was involved,
ball broke and as he was about to hit it, Shane (again) pounced and
buried it.
George defo played a part in his cameos - but it wasn't to
be. He'll be alright though.
Clebo will be back over to Brasil and see his kids no doubt -
which should sort his head out.
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I'm not sure you could count either of those as creating goals,
especially when you look at the contribution of the two other guys,
you're talking about a missed header and being present in a goal
mouth scramble
For whatever reason the guy didn't fire, I think for both
players and the club this is a good situation. I think
equally clear is that the guys who have settled best off the field
are playing the best on the field
james dean2007-11-07 15:04:34
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Tony P, When will you announce the new new player(s) - you must
have someone lined up otherwise you wouldn't have released the
players especially Cleberson (defender).
Just heard on the radio that they are not going to rush into signing new players and have all of November to sign replacements.
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Ricki would not have released these guys without having other
players in mind.
As far as I'm aware, to let a player go like that, the club has to pay out their contract, so this hasn't freed up any space on the cap and we will have to look for some cheaper players.
Maybe Ricki's trying to bend the arm of the FFA about Ziggy, the Knights were able to with Dean Gordon.
As far as I'm aware, to let a player go like that, the club has to pay out their contract, so this hasn't freed up any space on the cap and we will have to look for some cheaper players.
Maybe Ricki's trying to bend the arm of the FFA about Ziggy, the Knights were able to with Dean Gordon.
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So our defender stocks could be low for the rest of Nov ( 3 more
games after the Roar on Sun)?
What happens if O'dor gets his nose smashed up again - just
Old left to replace.
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Ricki would not have released these guys without having other
players in mind.
As far as I'm aware, to let a player go like that, the club has to pay out their contract, so this hasn't freed up any space on the cap and we will have to look for some cheaper players.
Maybe Ricki's trying to bend the arm of the FFA about Ziggy, the Knights were able to with Dean Gordon.
As far as I'm aware, to let a player go like that, the club has to pay out their contract, so this hasn't freed up any space on the cap and we will have to look for some cheaper players.
Maybe Ricki's trying to bend the arm of the FFA about Ziggy, the Knights were able to with Dean Gordon.
I doubt that the Nix would stuff around, just probably putting out an image of caution
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