I think Watson will get picked up.
I liked him at the u20 WC when he played seemed to have a decent touch and movement for a big guy and he will offer something a little different to what we have which I think is important.
He's still in the mix. Been out injured
That frontline just as a lot of competition and isn't that the idea?
That frontline just as a lot of competition and isn't that the idea?
Yeah I'd probably tell Watson to destroy it at TeeDubs this year, then next year a few more guys will be released and there will be a chance for a spot up top.
Think a Gulley or maybe a Bertsch would be logical.
Gulley because of his versatility.
Guess it depends if we are still in for an import DM or not
I think given the frontline of Hernandez, Rufer, Cunningham, Bertos, Ifill, Brockie, Huysegems that Watson or Stevens will miss out and that yeah Gulley or Bertsch will get a spot. Bertsch if his residency has come through etc? If that's even the case...
Still want that overseas DM though and decent RB/LB cover
Also whether there is money left for a higher profile visa player. Say we had signed Thomson, or another similar aussie/kiwi, there is no point in holding the visa spot if you don't have money to fill it. At that point Bertschs nationality becomes irrelevant.
Merrick told him this arvo prefers the kids
Saw a comment from Merrick about Gulley in a recent article, something about him being able to play fullback as well?
Central mid + fullback cover = pretty much exactly what we need you would think
Also whether there is money left for a higher profile visa player. Say we had signed Thomson, or another similar aussie/kiwi, there is no point in holding the visa spot if you don't have money to fill it. At that point Bertschs nationality becomes irrelevant.
Thompson not signing is interesting - in the Ricki era, he would've been snapped up already. Like the fact that Ernie is giving the kids a real go - they seem to be stepping up to the task, too.
a.haak
Wow. Big call not signing the most experienced A-league player, ex championship winner, and ex captain.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
Thompson not signing is interesting - in the Ricki era, he would've been snapped up already. Like the fact that Ernie is giving the kids a real go - they seem to be stepping up to the task, too.
yung thug
Also whether there is money left for a higher profile visa player. Say we had signed Thomson, or another similar aussie/kiwi, there is no point in holding the visa spot if you don't have money to fill it. At that point Bertschs nationality becomes irrelevant.
Import status is always relevant. We can't have another situation where we have a player who isn't playing taking up an import spot. It just negates the purpose of dumping Sanchez and Smith. We dropped those players because they weren't good enough to hold import spots. Is Bertsch any better than either of them? No.
Thompson not signing is interesting - in the Ricki era, he would've been snapped up already. Like the fact that Ernie is giving the kids a real go - they seem to be stepping up to the task, too.
yeah but as the season wears on..... The kids all stepped up at the start last season but soon 'died out', I can only assume due to the riggers/pressures of their first full season, would it really be worth taking the risk on youth in such crucial positions?
then again, its probably impossible to be worse than lia.
Thompson not signing is interesting - in the Ricki era, he would've been snapped up already. Like the fact that Ernie is giving the kids a real go - they seem to be stepping up to the task, too.
yeah but as the season wears on..... The kids all stepped up at the start last season but soon 'died out', I can only assume due to the riggers/pressures of their first full season, would it really be worth taking the risk on youth in such crucial positions?
then again, its probably impossible to be worse than lia.
a.haak
tv3 website saying no decision on thomo has been made
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
tv3 website saying no decision on thomo has been made
I'm waiting for
nufc_nz to come up with a gif or a claim that he has an inside source which knows more than anyone.
Last time I told you, I got banned.
Yes and you learnt your lesson. SST in sydney told us all we need to know. End of
and you learnt your lesson
learned
"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
I'm waiting for
nufc_nz to come up with a gif or a claim that he has an inside source which knows more than anyone.
Last time I told you, I got banned.
Yes and you learnt your lesson. SST in sydney told us all we need to know. End of
and you learnt your lesson
'theprof' started it. Anyway I'm over it, so I don't know why you guys even bring it up.
Michael zullo rumoured back in a league on twitter oh how id rather him than caira shiiiit
Forgive me for backtracking somewhat but Berty Bertch is oh, about about 50 million times better than Lia.
zullo's signed for adelaide
i heard bertsch was class, but have only seen him play once for TW and he was rank
Interesting that 2 weeks ago Ernie said he's not looking for a new central midfielder and he was happy with Lia and Muscat. Now he's holding space in the cap for an overseas player.
I think he does a good number in projecting positive vibes in the media about the players. He's making the right noises but there's no way he's going into the season with those two in central midfield, I'm sure of it.
Normo's coming home
I agree but it's also likely we won't find this mythical foreign DM to solve our midfield woes and Lia , Manny and maybe Gulley will be all we have to choose from.
a.haak
Interesting that 2 weeks ago Ernie said he's not looking for a new central midfielder and he was happy with Lia and Muscat. Now he's holding space in the cap for an overseas player.
"You've nailed it in a nutshell." - Mark Rudan
"....happy for Lia to put out the cones at practice" (my emphasis)
Can't wait for Chris James to have a blinder for the All Whites ..just to see the amount of 'sign Chris James' comments that pop up on here.
