Phoenix Transfer Speculation 2013/14

Looks like Ernie will either hold onto this spot and use it if he needs to later in the season or use it on Tobias Berstch. From what I saw on the weekend, I wouldn't be disappointed if Bertsch claimed the final import slot. I think he would definitely push either Lia or Manny out of the team. He looks like a solid and reasonably skillful box to box midfielder. 

I'm not quite so convinced by Bertsch. I think Rufer looked quite a bit better with the ball in the same position, and even in tackling he was no worse. I think he would likely get a contract except for his visa status, but I don't really see him playing much of a role unless there are injuries. So I don't think he will get a contract this season.

Agree. Bertsch was OK, but Rufer is shaping up as potentially being in a different league than the other young newies.

Okay so most people agreed Alex Smith was a decent enough player, just didn't warrant an import slot. Is Tobias the new Alex Smith?

Alex smith wasn't good enough full stop. Let's stop kidding ourselves

that goes ditto for Totori - both needed to be cleaned out before this season started and Ernie has done just that.

Alex Smith was a "full" import slot. I guess Bertsch is more like a backup, Ernie will not fill the slot to be flexible, good for the club, not so good for the player. But he is part of the FSE, maybe he gets a chance when the Alll Whites are playing or we have some injuries.

I reckon bertsch will be signed if we dont find an Int DM in Jan - assuming its another year or whatever till he has doesn't count as an import. Else maybe before then

Would rather see Tim Payne/Cam Howieson come in on loan anyhow.

My opinion on Bertsch signing depends on 2 things - his potential and how long til he gets residence. I don't mind him taking up an import slot if he'll be good enough to be starting and better than any kiwi/Aussie options by the end of the season, or if he'll be a kiwi next season. If Ernie isn't going to use the import slot otherwise, I say go for it. But if we give him a season of training and he's still not good enough to start and not a kiwi, what then? Seems like a waste to invest in him now only to cut him loose in a year to free up an import slot

surely import slots have to be either in the starting 11, or pushing dam hard for it. otherwise we could be paying a kiwi kid to train with the squad yea?

Yeah import slots should definitely be starting players. The exception with Bertsch though is that he is still very young and Ernie could see him as the best young player in the country at this stage to fill that role. There is also an argument that suggests he has a lot of potential and can develop even further given his young age.

yip but if he will be a kiwi kid in the next 12 months, and we aren't going to use the spot otherwise, then why not?

First player to feature

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv1T8FBTgDM&feature=youtu.be

Wah-way!

skip to 0:59 for the legend that is.......

bahahah classic

That's a very good clip. Very impressed that as a sponsor, they can put themselves up for a bit of laugh (cause some of that pronunciation was hilarious) but also make it a fun clip and educate the fans.

Who are we? Wah-way!

Excellent. Ernie was great..

Interesting that Tamati Williams was also part of the official player photos.

Taupo Lady!

well as per i know LA is the highest paid among all the clubs... 

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Good laugh

that was great

Was that Cunningham who kept saying "Hyundai"?

Shermy gets 1 year deal. Shame couldnt have been a kiwi kid though. Why bring on aussie kids at the club