Yep but if they are a couple of hundred K under the cap this year because they haven't replaced Ifill perhaps they can spend a couple of hundred K over the cap net year.
I don't think that's the case. The decision to sign a marquee isn't Ernie's. It rests in the hands of the owners who have made it clear several times that they will not shell out for a marquee player.
I think Ernie is quite content with the team he's got at the moment, especially after adding Krishna in January.
I think we need a left back option who can free up many to midfield. Let lia and manny fight for the spot with riera. Don't think we will see it this season though.
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I think we need a left back option who can free up many to midfield. Let lia and manny fight for the spot with riera. Don't think we will see it this season though.
I think we need a left back option who can free up many to midfield. Let lia and manny fight for the spot with riera. Don't think we will see it this season though.
Agreed. Quite happy with Manny at LB at the mo. Would prefer a different option in the midfield.
If we have spare cash. Then id say put it on a mooy move. He'd be great playing off riera. And its been some time since we got a good aus talent in our side. The last quality aus signing was .... dura...?
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological.
Rumour has it, we are signing Fook Hall.
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3/7/2013
"McGlinchey is ours ! My balls my word."
5/8/2014
COYN Anyone know if Waikato-Bay of Plenty goalie Andy McNeil signed from Hibernian in Scotland is any good?
Might be worth considering for the Nix - 26 years, a Southampton youth product and briefly second-choice keeper in their first team, a few seasons with Hibs in the SPL including playing in the League Cup win 2007; Scotland number one at youth level including UEFA u-19 final v Spain 2006 & FIFA u-20 World Cup 2007: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_McNeil
Sounds like he loves it here and is committed to staying (interview in the Edinburgh Evening News):
On his time in the Southampton youth team with Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Nathan Dyer:
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Despite having probably the best DM combination in the league atm people still putting boot into Lia. We have dominated midfield the last 10 or so matches and yes a large part of that is The paramedic but as a combo they are excellent. Their screening and transition play is one of the reasons we are doing well. At present we should be looking for cover for Vinnie and Rierra. At this point they have their respective positions well and truly sewn up.
Anyone know if Waikato-Bay of Plenty goalie Andy McNeil signed from Hibernian in Scotland is any good?
Might be worth considering for the Nix - 26 years, a Southampton youth product and briefly second-choice keeper in their first team, a few seasons with Hibs in the SPL including playing in the League Cup win 2007; Scotland number one at youth level including UEFA u-19 final v Spain 2006 & FIFA u-20 World Cup 2007: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_McNeil
Sounds like he loves it here and is committed to staying (interview in the Edinburgh Evening News):
On his time in the Southampton youth team with Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Nathan Dyer:
An import keeper, currently playing as an amateur, when we still have two other keepers on the books?
The last quality aus signing was .... dura...?
I think McKain and Muscat may have come after Dura that season, but you're right other than short term contracts (e.g. Vukovic, Reddy, Gameiro etc) the pool has been really thin since. Pantellis had big wraps when he arrived but we all know how that ended. Can't think of anyone else I'd want to put back into the squad. Interesting.
Anyone know if Waikato-Bay of Plenty goalie Andy McNeil signed from Hibernian in Scotland is any good?
Might be worth considering for the Nix - 26 years, a Southampton youth product and briefly second-choice keeper in their first team, a few seasons with Hibs in the SPL including playing in the League Cup win 2007; Scotland number one at youth level including UEFA u-19 final v Spain 2006 & FIFA u-20 World Cup 2007: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_McNeil
Sounds like he loves it here and is committed to staying (interview in the Edinburgh Evening News):
On his time in the Southampton youth team with Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Nathan Dyer:
An import keeper, currently playing as an amateur, when we still have two other keepers on the books?
Give him 5 years ... ha
Muscat wasn't a "quality signing" at all... he was a punt that (spectacularly) paid off. McKain definitely, Pantelis yes but with massive risk attached (as was sadly proven).
We have to accept that we will rarely get "quality" aussies... any more than the sMelbin Webels will get quality NZ rugby players.
E + R + O
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
I heard West Brom were after him. (Think he is possibly a bit too high above us)
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
Allegedly
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
What would their shirt names be? You couldnt have two Reira's on the pitch. You couldnt even have an 'A. Reira' + 'Reira'
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
What would their shirt names be? You couldnt have two Reira's on the pitch. You couldnt even have an 'A. Reira' + 'Reira'
We don't even have one Reira.
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
What would their shirt names be? You couldnt have two Reira's on the pitch. You couldnt even have an 'A. Reira' + 'Reira'
We don't even have one Reira.
+1
This must be the most commonly misspelt name in HAL. Constantly referred to as "Reira".
It is Riera ("ree-aerror")
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
What would their shirt names be? You couldnt have two Reira's on the pitch. You couldnt even have an 'A. Reira' + 'Reira'
We don't even have one Reira.
+1
This must be the most commonly misspelt name in HAL. Constantly referred to as "Reira".
It is Riera ("ree-aerror")
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This must be the most commonly misspelt name in HAL. Constantly referred to as "Reira".
It is Riera ("ree-aerror")
This must be the most commonly misspelt name in HAL. Constantly referred to as "Reira".
It is Riera ("ree-aerror")
Busted...
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Albert Riera, Spanish 31 yr-old left-winger/left defender, has quit Turkish giants Galatasary after receiving 750,000 severance pay. (see Euro transfers latest).
Two Albert Riera's 4 the Nix?
Then it really would be a Rieralution
What would their shirt names be? You couldnt have two Reira's on the pitch. You couldnt even have an 'A. Reira' + 'Reira'
Well Riera Midfielder could be Vidal & Riera Left Back could be Ortega.
Bargains ahoy
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/30/spain-unemployed-xi-offers-hope
Normo's coming home
Yeah read that too. Good article and quite positive.
Bargains ahoy
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/30/spain-unemployed-xi-offers-hope
When does the transfer window officially close?
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It's open a little longer than in Europe, so early Feb something like the 5th from memory
Anyone know if Waikato-Bay of Plenty goalie Andy McNeil signed from Hibernian in Scotland is any good?
Might be worth considering for the Nix - 26 years, a Southampton youth product and briefly second-choice keeper in their first team, a few seasons with Hibs in the SPL including playing in the League Cup win 2007; Scotland number one at youth level including UEFA u-19 final v Spain 2006 & FIFA u-20 World Cup 2007: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_McNeil
Sounds like he loves it here and is committed to staying (interview in the Edinburgh Evening News):
On his time in the Southampton youth team with Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Nathan Dyer:
An import keeper, currently playing as an amateur, when we still have two other keepers on the books?
Give him 5 years ... ha
And if he's any good for the All Whites too...shame it's not like the 1970's when Brit imports became naturalised after a couple of years living here and were then eligible for the All Whites (Sumner , Almond, Keith Nelson, Malcomson, Woodin, Sandy Davie, Colin Walker, Billy Wright etc.) Many of them went on to play in the NSL for Aussie clubs too.
The Phoenix often seem to draft in keepers from outside the squad like Spoonley when they have injured or unavailable keepers so he could get a look in that way too...
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Golgol has just been released by the heart. i dont know why we would( or want to) pick him up at this point, but maybe
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological.
Golgol has just been released by the heart. i dont know why we would( or want to) pick him up at this point, but maybe
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/ffa-extends-hyundai-a-league-licences-to-2034/86298
In other matters, FFA today confirmed that each Hyundai A-League club will have a limit of five (5) visa players for next season, 2014/15. In the following season 2015/16 the limit will be reduced to four (4) visa players.
Interesting for Stein in particular I reckon.
That'll increase the premium on the import spots. Good move I think. It also means that any decent players that are not imports (Aussies or Kiwis) if they have any talent rather than just squad fillers, then they have a bit more bargaining power.
Would not surprise me to see Stein and Ifill get a 1 year extension and then at the end of next year, we have 4 spots free.
Grumpy old bastard alert
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/ffa-extends-hyundai-a-league-licences-to-2034/86298
In other matters, FFA today confirmed that each Hyundai A-League club will have a limit of five (5) visa players for next season, 2014/15. In the following season 2015/16 the limit will be reduced to four (4) visa players.
Interesting for Stein in particular I reckon.
Stein wants a two year deal. This makes it high risk for Phoenix if they give it to him.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/ffa-extends-hyundai-a-league-licences-to-2034/86298
In other matters, FFA today confirmed that each Hyundai A-League club will have a limit of five (5) visa players for next season, 2014/15. In the following season 2015/16 the limit will be reduced to four (4) visa players.
Interesting for Stein in particular I reckon.
Grumpy old bastard alert