Two Kiwis - Hogg and Clapham, a fast wing back and a creative midfielder. It's so obvious it's almost sad.
I never thought it would happen
Me and that ranga Clapham...
"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
Two Kiwis - Hogg and Clapham, a fast wing back and a creative midfielder. It's so obvious it's almost sad.
An initial list of half a dozen players has been whittled down to three, as Herbert mulls over whether to go with a defender or an attacking midfielder.
"It will be in my thoughts to play the player in a couple of A-League games to make a clearer assessment on whether the player would warrant signing longer-term," Herbert said.
"It's a decision on either midfield or more of a defensive-type player."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/8144890/Herbert-survives-despite-lack-of-silverware
yeah this is interesting. wonder if it is a chance for clapham or hogg?
or another A-league player??
yeah this is interesting. wonder if it is a chance for clapham or hogg?
or another A-league player??
If you were looking at (we assume) cheap options, no transfer fees, kiwis and 'a couple of games to see if they are worth signing long term' then Hogg and Clapham certainly fit the description...
Working on that assumption, which would be the bigger need, an LB or a midfielder? Considering the state of our midfield, it would be a fait accompli.
Obviously does not speak volumes for Lindsays ability and all those 'Lindsay needs to be bought in to start' crowd. It would not surprise me however if the season is lost, that Ricki does experience to see what others can do. Why wouldn't you if you have nothing to lose.
Interestingly, who is off contract at the end of this year? Lindsay, Paston.... This would probably dictate who we look at for next year in terms of signings.
Grumpy old bastard alert
One thing to remember folks. The All Whites have a WCQ on Friday March 22nd, a day before we're due to play the Planes in Wellington.
Would Ricki be seriously considering bringing another All White into the Phoenix Squad knowing that he will have to leave them out of either an A-League match or an International match?
"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
If you were looking at (we assume) cheap options, no transfer fees, kiwis and 'a couple of games to see if they are worth signing long term' then Hogg and Clapham certainly fit the description...
Working on that assumption, which would be the bigger need, an LB or a midfielder? Considering the state of our midfield, it would be a fait accompli.
Obviously does not speak volumes for Lindsays ability and all those 'Lindsay needs to be bought in to start' crowd. It would not surprise me however if the season is lost, that Ricki does experience to see what others can do. Why wouldn't you if you have nothing to lose.
Interestingly, who is off contract at the end of this year? Lindsay, Paston.... This would probably dictate who we look at for next year in terms of signings.
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/fc-wellington-phoenix/transfers/verein_8445.html
Who is Samual Heenan?
"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
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/fc-wellington-phoenix/transfers/verein_8445.html
Who is Samual Heenan?
One thing to remember folks. The All Whites have a WCQ on Friday March 22nd, a day before we're due to play the Planes in Wellington.
Would Ricki be seriously considering bringing another All White into the Phoenix Squad knowing that he will have to leave them out of either an A-League match or an International match?
Grumpy old bastard alert
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/fc-wellington-phoenix/transfers/verein_8445.html
Who is Samual Heenan?
Would Ricki be seriously considering bringing another All White into the Phoenix Squad knowing that he will have to leave them out of either an A-League match or an International match?
In saying that does anyone think this could be last chance saloon for HYSEGEMS? Perform or your listed? 200k to be a bench warmer is alot and if he doesn't do much tonight thats what he might end up
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2257225/Perth-Glory-want-Michael-Owen.html Apparently Owen wants to play in the a-league.
Two Kiwis - Hogg and Clapham, a fast wing back and a creative midfielder. It's so obvious it's almost sad.
I'd be happy with Hogg and Keat. Think it would only feed into the interest created by Fenton and Brockie. Unfortunately you guys had to kick Ricki up the bum to take on Rojas then he didn't know what he had. Likewise Barbarouses.
Two Kiwis - Hogg and Clapham, a fast wing back and a creative midfielder. It's so obvious it's almost sad.
I'd be happy with Hogg and Keat. Think it would only feed into the interest created by Fenton and Brockie. Unfortunately you guys had to kick Ricki up the bum to take on Rojas then he didn't know what he had. Likewise Barbarouses.
An initial list of half a dozen players has been whittled down to three, as Herbert mulls over whether to go with a defender or an attacking midfielder.
"It will be in my thoughts to play the player in a couple of A-League games to make a clearer assessment on whether the player would warrant signing longer-term," Herbert said.
"It's a decision on either midfield or more of a defensive-type player."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/8144890/Herbert-survives-despite-lack-of-silverware
If this is the case I certainly hope it's Hogg. I think the lad will excell in the A League. He'd definitely be an improvement on a fading Lochhead.
Two Kiwis - Hogg and Clapham, a fast wing back and a creative midfielder. It's so obvious it's almost sad.
I'd be happy with Hogg and Keat. Think it would only feed into the interest created by Fenton and Brockie. Unfortunately you guys had to kick Ricki up the bum to take on Rojas then he didn't know what he had. Likewise Barbarouses.
So I stand by what I said, Ricki didn't know what he had and only played Rojas when Ifill was injured. Barbarouses was usually on the bench too then moved to Brisbane and had a stellar season. It's no secret that both players flourished under a coach who knows how to develop talent. That's why the Phoenix have not progressed in my opinion the way they should have.
Tough call. Hogg would be the future for sure but at the moment LB is not really an area where we have major problems. Lochy has slowed a bit but he is still a smart experianced footballer. OK Hogg would provide more punch going forward but his time will come next season. Hogg can also play wide attacking mid but we have plenty of OK players in that position.
So that leaves a CM..where we do have problems. Has to be a kiwi or Aussie. Can anyone really see Ricki back tracking and bringing in Clapham. He has signalled many times that he does not rate him A-League standard. It would be a major about face if he now signed Clapham . Ricki said he would trial this person for 3 games to see if they were a-League standard and then sign them long term......which leaves out Keat.
Anyone else? Maybe they have an eye on someone playing State level in Oz
Tough call. Hogg would be the future for sure but at the moment LB is not really an area where we have major problems. Lochy has slowed a bit but he is still a smart experianced footballer. OK Hogg would provide more punch going forward but his time will come next season. Hogg can also play wide attacking mid but we have plenty of OK players in that position.
So that leaves a CM..where we do have problems. Has to be a kiwi or Aussie. Can anyone really see Ricki back tracking and bringing in Clapham. He has signalled many times that he does not rate him A-League standard. It would be a major about face if he now signed Clapham . Ricki said he would trial this person for 3 games to see if they were a-League standard and then sign them long term......which leaves out Keat.
Anyone else? Maybe they have an eye on someone playing State level in Oz
Grumpy old bastard alert
Tough call. Hogg would be the future for sure but at the moment LB is not really an area where we have major problems. Lochy has slowed a bit but he is still a smart experianced footballer. OK Hogg would provide more punch going forward but his time will come next season. Hogg can also play wide attacking mid but we have plenty of OK players in that position.
So that leaves a CM..where we do have problems. Has to be a kiwi or Aussie. Can anyone really see Ricki back tracking and bringing in Clapham. He has signalled many times that he does not rate him A-League standard. It would be a major about face if he now signed Clapham . Ricki said he would trial this person for 3 games to see if they were a-League standard and then sign them long term......which leaves out Keat.
Anyone else? Maybe they have an eye on someone playing State level in Oz
Founder
I'd go for AJ's because Boxall is actually a ("bullshit") central defender and Leo is the only one with decent pace in our defence, so we need him for that alone.
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Box all has a lot of potential as a CB and did well in his two games. Lindsey must be pissed off, talk of signing another midfielder and giving him three games when he's yet to have one.
Maybe it's Biss and he's thinking ahead to next year
Maybe it's Biss and he's thinking ahead to next year
I'd go for AJ's because Boxall is actually a ("bullshit") central defender and Leo is the only one with decent pace in our defence, so we need him for that alone.
We don't need pace at RB especially if playing 4-3-3 with quick wingers. We need someone with great distribution skills. Bertos is ok at distributing but not great. Someone like Kompany would b handy haha
Odd, Seems to me like you'd need more pace from your fullbacks when playing a 4-3-3.
STFU? Pleasant. Just what ive heard. Dont need to reveal source. Get off your high horse
Cough cough tim payne
Hmm correct me if I'm wrong.. But don't you need to have been issued a squad number to be loaded out
Hmm correct me if I'm wrong.. But don't you need to have been issued a squad number to be loaded out
Grumpy old bastard alert
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/8147544/Phoenixs-youth-movement-could-take-time
"Herbert reiterated a new young player would be brought in during this month's transfer window and he effectively has a three-month trial to justify a longer-term deal."
Clapham is not a young player (26).. Signs point to Hogg.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Sam Heenan
"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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