Cunningham goal, love the celebration
Cunningham goal, love the celebration
Why do all Spanish commentators scream GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL until they completely run out of breath? After that, they repeat the process again, it's crazy!!
If Kenny signs with the Nix then it would be really cool having a Nix player to follow in another team playing in the WC....Costa Rica would be our second team.
Interesting reading Ernies thoughts on Lia and Muscat in the DP after the last trial match. He said they "must do better...." which is polite Ernie speak for "they were Shiite" I don't think he will put up with sub par performances. Expect transfer action very soon in that area. There are a few young CR DMs playing for the national team and still with local Costa Rican clubs....apparently many of the clubs there are in financial trouble......could we pick up another one for DM?
Must say I am very happy about the direction Ernie is taking the club... its early days still, but its nice to feel that the bloke in charge knows what he's doing.
If Kenny signs with the Nix then it would be really cool having a Nix player to follow in another team playing in the WC....Costa Rica would be our second team.
Interesting reading Ernies thoughts on Lia and Muscat in the DP after the last trial match. He said they "must do better...." which is polite Ernie speak for "they were Shiite" I don't think he will put up with sub par performances. Expect transfer action very soon in that area. There are a few young CR DMs playing for the national team and still with local Costa Rican clubs....apparently many of the clubs there are in financial trouble......could we pick up another one for DM?
Must say I am very happy about the direction Ernie is taking the club... its early days still, but its nice to feel that the bloke in charge knows what he's doing.
If Kenny signs with the Nix then it would be really cool having a Nix player to follow in another team playing in the WC....Costa Rica would be our second team.
Interesting reading Ernies thoughts on Lia and Muscat in the DP after the last trial match. He said they "must do better...." which is polite Ernie speak for "they were Shiite" I don't think he will put up with sub par performances. Expect transfer action very soon in that area. There are a few young CR DMs playing for the national team and still with local Costa Rican clubs....apparently many of the clubs there are in financial trouble......could we pick up another one for DM?
Must say I am very happy about the direction Ernie is taking the club... its early days still, but its nice to feel that the bloke in charge knows what he's doing.
Imagine having 3 Costa Rican national team players, that would be sick! Could develop a nice little Costa Rican - Nz football link which could potentially be beneficial in the future, who knows..
I'm kind of happy that he wasn't too impressed with Manny and Lia in the game last night. It means that it will hopefully increase competition in that area which can only be a good thing. It became a bit boring seeing players like Manny and Lia under perform so much last season, yet still be guaranteed a starting place.
"Yellow Fever are fantastic – I have to say that"
Am real happy with what Ernie's trying to do. Like a breathe of fresh air to have some-one without NZ and AW's connections to do what has to be done. Some of the floater fans I work with seem to have renewed interest in the Phoenix, after laughing at them last season. Helps with the club seemingly trying to connect with their fanbase more openly. But no doubt Ernie's had more than a bit to do with that.
Auckland will rise once more
Am real happy with what Ernie's trying to do. Like a breathe of fresh air to have some-one without NZ and AW's connections to do what has to be done. Some of the floater fans I work with seem to have renewed interest in the Phoenix, after laughing at them last season. Helps with the club seemingly trying to connect with their fanbase more openly. But no doubt Ernie's had more than a bit to do with that.
Normo's coming home
Am real happy with what Ernie's trying to do. Like a breathe of fresh air to have some-one without NZ and AW's connections to do what has to be done. Some of the floater fans I work with seem to have renewed interest in the Phoenix, after laughing at them last season. Helps with the club seemingly trying to connect with their fanbase more openly. But no doubt Ernie's had more than a bit to do with that.
I agree, it really does seem like there's a proper plan this year from the top down to be a lot more open. A lot of stuff seemed to go on behind closed doors previously for no good reason. It's nice to actually here from the coach about what he thinks of players too - even little things like commenting on Rufer's debut that he was nervous but he's done well at training.
Am real happy with what Ernie's trying to do. Like a breathe of fresh air to have some-one without NZ and AW's connections to do what has to be done. Some of the floater fans I work with seem to have renewed interest in the Phoenix, after laughing at them last season. Helps with the club seemingly trying to connect with their fanbase more openly. But no doubt Ernie's had more than a bit to do with that.
I agree, it really does seem like there's a proper plan this year from the top down to be a lot more open. A lot of stuff seemed to go on behind closed doors previously for no good reason. It's nice to actually here from the coach about what he thinks of players too - even little things like commenting on Rufer's debut that he was nervous but he's done well at training.
The thing that amazes me is how willing he is to give young Kiwis a go. Even though RH was a NZer, he did not.
Am real happy with what Ernie's trying to do. Like a breathe of fresh air to have some-one without NZ and AW's connections to do what has to be done. Some of the floater fans I work with seem to have renewed interest in the Phoenix, after laughing at them last season. Helps with the club seemingly trying to connect with their fanbase more openly. But no doubt Ernie's had more than a bit to do with that.
I agree, it really does seem like there's a proper plan this year from the top down to be a lot more open. A lot of stuff seemed to go on behind closed doors previously for no good reason. It's nice to actually here from the coach about what he thinks of players too - even little things like commenting on Rufer's debut that he was nervous but he's done well at training.
The thing that amazes me is how willing he is to give young Kiwis a go. Even though RH was a NZer, he did not.
a.haak

Lindsay never got a go because he was not good enough. End of.
Grumpy old bastard alert
I haven't seen anything from Lindsay to suggest he should have been signed in the first place or that he has the potential to be a professional footballer. It's tough and I may be being unfair on him because we haven't seen a lot of him, but from what we have seen, he appears to be a completely average footballer. A 3 year contract was staggering in hindsight.
Full article translated..
Not a day more nor one day less, midfielder Kenny Cunningham, has until tomorrow to respond to the leadership of Saprissa whether to accept the offer put to him by the club.
Juan Carlos Rojas, president of the "S" he said last night that the player manages ALDIA an option outside so it will not wait beyond Friday.
"There was a meeting with him, we agreed that in the next 48 hours there will be a definition. At best wait for the Friday morning. This is not an ultimatum but a date to see if this occurs or not because we have a definition, "said the chief.
"He has not signed".
Yesterday the New Zealand newspaper The Dominion Post reported that the Costa Rican team arrive at Wellington Phoenix for a period of two seasons.
A situation that caused controversy because in Saprissa unaware of the possible settlement.
In response, the player himself contacted the abode leadership to clarify that he had not closed any deals with the military school where the attic Carlos Hernandez. "Kenny told us that there is a proposal but still not there something in particular. He was very clear that it has signed, "said the chief.
On the reasons that keep you guessing negotiation, Rojas stated that "there are still little things to be defined".
He explained: "There are different variables that each party should analyze. We never talk about the details of a negotiation but one of the points is that he has a very good offer that handles outside the country, "he said.
I have heard on good authority that Kenny is close to signing with us. He is just concerned about his place in the Costa Rica national team.
I have heard on good authority that Kenny is close to signing with us. He is just concerned about his place in the Costa Rica national team.
Fuck this stupid game
Tom Jackson about to trial with us. Sounds like a bit like a young Tim Brown by the MLS scout report.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/tom-jackson
Tom Jackson about to trial with us. Sounds like a bit like a young Tim Brown by the MLS scout report.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/tom-jackson
That article on Kenny speaks volumes about why media shouldn't jump on every transfer rumour and claim it as fact.
a.haak

I'm more concerned about why Carlos Hernandez is living in the attic of a military school.

Man is it easy to troll and get a rise around here. NUFC's comment wasn't even good that time yet the red mist is thick as hell.
Personally, after my initial week of "WTF??" when he first started commenting, I've grown to like the lad. He has a sense of humour, and his new 'balls' rhetoric promises for some very funny banter during the upcoming season.
I'm more concerned about why Carlos Hernandez is living in the attic of a military school.
Because they opened a KFC there, silly.
Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
Cock.
I do not usually defend our Newcastle friend, but if that reply is the best you can do then you are what you have written. I suspect if Newcastle had written that he would be banned for a while and maybe you should be as well?
Auckland will rise once more
Cock.
I do not usually defend our Newcastle friend, but if that reply is the best you can do then you are what you have written. I suspect if Newcastle had written that he would be banned for a while and maybe you should be as well?
Or more likely, I won't bother.
Hook.
Line.
And sinker.
I could infer two balls need a cock but I already did that and look what happened. Better spell it out more directly...
Yeah nah.
Man is it easy to troll and get a rise around here. NUFC's comment wasn't even good that time yet the red mist is thick as hell.
Personally, after my initial week of "WTF??" when he first started commenting, I've grown to like the lad. He has a sense of humour, and his new 'balls' rhetoric promises for some very funny banter during the upcoming season.
Fuck this stupid game
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Man is it easy to troll and get a rise around here. NUFC's comment wasn't even good that time yet the red mist is thick as hell.
Personally, after my initial week of "WTF??" when he first started commenting, I've grown to like the lad. He has a sense of humour, and his new 'balls' rhetoric promises for some very funny banter during the upcoming season.
Nufc is easily the funniest poster on here.
Man is it easy to troll and get a rise around here. NUFC's comment wasn't even good that time yet the red mist is thick as hell.
Personally, after my initial week of "WTF??" when he first started commenting, I've grown to like the lad. He has a sense of humour, and his new 'balls' rhetoric promises for some very funny banter during the upcoming season.
Allegedly
I'm just gonna put my feet back and watch this unfold. Oh happy days.
Grumpy old bastard alert
I asked this in the Southern thread but this guy Tom Jackson, did he use to play upfront for Otago? Ran about and did some headless stuff at times or have I got the wrong guy. Thinking 4 years ago?
Grumpy old bastard alert