Wellington Phoenix Men

Paul Ifill

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
StopOut wrote:
SurgeQld wrote:
Hard News wrote:
Turfmoore wrote:
I think this is potentially a superb signing. Off to the TAB before they cotton on.


Already done.

Just need Scowcroft up front with him.


I noted that. Yes. Please. Tony

 
Too late - gone to Leyton Orient I think.
 
 
Correct!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Bunch of bloody know-alls aren't we!

OK, next archetype target man step up.

I know, I know, its serious!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Spoil sports 
E + R + O

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Hard News wrote:
A few points.

1, You will be hammered.  They are used to rival clubs invading.
2, Do anything to lead them back here and invade back and you will be banned for life from here.


OK

*goes to delete my 50 accounts*
whooooooo2009-07-21 20:54:37
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
with a missus ooking ike that m sure Coxey will be coppin an eye-fill.
 
superb news on the signing, might shift some more season tickets.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Well done Studuplads! A board member for over two years and getting your first post in.
Quality not Quantity!

I know, I know, its serious!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
how many years did he sign for?? I can't find info on that.
Also, I agree with those who think that we still need a target man.
but I disagree with those who aren't happy because a talented attacking midfielder can only help our cause. Maybe Ricky is trying to turn us into a "normal" team, where everyone scores a little, not just one guy who scores 20+ goals out of 40 in two seasons.

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Two year contract.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

first post ?????

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
From what their fans said all he was interested in was his pay packet and showed lack of effort. Maybe he fancies a holiday here in NZ?
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
In the sun - I will come - to see Paul Ifill
In the sun - I will come - to see Paul-i-i-fill

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Better not ill be pretty annoyed if he turns into a leilei G**
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
12ubb3rduck3y wrote:
From what their fans said all he was interested in was his pay packet and showed lack of effort. Maybe he fancies a holiday here in NZ?


That's not what I took from comments I saw. Must be a half-full half-empty thing.

I know, I know, its serious!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
at six foot he's not a small lad, so when he scores a few in one match will we see the headline
 
Ifill Towers Over The Opposition        ?
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Duno if anyones seen this yet or posted any videos similar but anyway, this is in his Millwall days so tis is a little while ago but anyway  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2ANVaynY8 its very impressive, his third goal is a ripper
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Great to sign another decent player. I assume that the Phoenix is planning on playing him up front (even if he usually plays winger as many of you say)?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'd dare say he'd be playing more of a central distribution role in behind the forwards (Greenacre/Costa) and linking up with Brown and Co. out of Central midfield.
 
Just my opinion mind you...

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Could see Diego as a DM like he played at Adelaide and Ifill further up the field behind the forwards??

McKain and Durante at CB with Siggy at Right back (though obviously McKain has been class at DM i'm not sure if he can handle it without Brown alongside. If we could somehow merge McKain and Brown into one player we'd have a damn good CM )
valeo2009-07-21 21:38:25

a.haak

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tigers wrote:
at six foot he's not a small lad, so when he scores a few in one match will we see the headline
 
Ifill Towers Over The Opposition        ?
Or the Headline after he was questioned about the legacy of Shane Smeltz...
 
Ifill see clearly now the Shane has gone!
 

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Positionally ludicrous, but Ifill Potty with Brown has a ring to it.

That's it from me.

I know, I know, its serious!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Now we really need to sign Potty.

I can hear the commentary as he exchanges passes with Ifill...

"Ifill, Potty..."

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Dirty minds think alike!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Fantastic signing IMO.

Congratulations Ricki Tony and co. You had a recruitment plan for this season and you have delivered. Despite the widespread angst by many in YF(myself included) you kept your nerve and got the players who will make significant impact.

This guy is a seasoned pro who has played a significant number of games at a higher level than the A_League. Plus he has had a 10 games and scored 6 goals at international level. He will cause problems for A_League defenders;

The pieces have fallen together nicely. Our side looks very balanced. Season 2 we fixed the defence. We now have a good looking attack.

What I really like about the Greenacre and Ifill signings are you are getting two guys who have done the business at a good level. Its not recruit and hope. The A_league involves much fewer games per season than they were playing in the UK. They should thrive on the smaller work load. Some have questioned the injuries but in reality the huge numbers of games these guys play means its very hard to shake of niggling injuries.

I,m rapt.....can,t wait til the season starts.....wooden spooners...my ar**se
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Very embarrassing if true and would not be a good start at all (even if he does end up coming here)


a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
i don't get it.

maybe this article was written before the announcement was made about the nix signing him ?


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
But it says he is playing for them tonight

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The article was written 4 hours ago. 

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Ifail?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
And when did the news filter through about us signing him? About the same time, did it not?

Albion are his local club so i'm a bit worried about this
valeo2009-07-21 22:10:05

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
After the Porter fiasco surely we would've dotted the Is and crossed the Ts before officially announcing the signing.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Uh oh.

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 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Soccernet, football365 & a-league.com all have the transfer news - hopefully they are more reliable.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Arsenal wrote:
Ifail?
 
Iphail?
Ifake?

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 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Probably he was set up for the trial a week or so ago, but has signed for us in the meantime. Technically nothing to stop him playing. Keeping options open for 18 months down the track (I hope).
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Saw this on the BBC Website about 7 hours ago.
 
Doesn't mean anything really! Keep in mind too that its only Tuesday Morning in Brighton so its not like he's going to come off as a sub at half time to sign a contract!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Pretty good signing I think to be fair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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