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People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
So where did I say we shouldn't sign? I merely pointed out some of the difficulties we would have in getting across the line. ie. we have other significant holes to fill, and of the players coming off contract in that position (Bertos), he'd be a massive upgrade in salary (and quality).
Ifill's contract couldn't cover Kosta?
That would be a great signing in my opinion. Basically an import-quality player without taking up an import slot?
If Ifill is really intent on staying in Wellington, this might also mean we can offer him something small to be an impact player for us next season.
A-League writer/analyst David Davutovic reckons we "might make play" for Marcos Flores.
Don't know what that's based on but he'd be a handy pick up.
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
Grumpy old bastard alert
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
Unless Carlos is going, would be a strange signing. Wasn't good at CCM or Melb either.
a.haak
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
What we really need if we are all honest, is at least four quality players.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
What we really need if we are all honest, is at least four quality players.
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
What we really need if we are all honest, is at least four quality players.
Well lets all expect the same again, because anyone that thinks we are in with a shout is just dreaming.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
What we really need if we are all honest, is at least four quality players.
Almost time to make McGlinchey an offer for next season he cannot refuse. Would still allow for the visa player to be recruited.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
I would be ok if Flores was a replacement for Lia in the starting unit. Anywhere else......
What we really need if we are all honest, is at least four quality players.
Well lets all expect the same again, because anyone that thinks we are in with a shout is just dreaming.
Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but is Chris James a box-to-box midfielfder?
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but is Chris James a box-to-box midfielfder?
I think most people would like him to have a chance at the Nix but Ernie knew he was available and said he isn't interested in him. It is rather strange.
Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but is Chris James a box-to-box midfielfder?
I think most people would like him to have a chance at the Nix but Ernie knew he was available and said he isn't interested in him. It is rather strange.He isn't U22 or over 30
Allegedly
Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but is Chris James a box-to-box midfielfder?
I think most people would like him to have a chance at the Nix but Ernie knew he was available and said he isn't interested in him. It is rather strange.There has to be some backstory because he would definitely improve us and our standards have bee pretty low in recruiting mid-season replacements.
Normo's coming home
Love some of your guys suggestions and optimisim.But really what gives you the confidence that Welnix is ever going to spend some money on some players that might actually improve the team immediately Seems its all about 2/3 years when the the talent we have is ready to compete.
Wont that be about the time those same players want to move overseas.Welcome to the spoon guys its about the only thing we will ever win.
Fuck i must like pain as that still wont put me off.
PS Gareth isnt it about time you put some focus on Hurricanes attendance.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
Love some of your guys suggestions and optimisim.But really what gives you the confidence that Welnix is ever going to spend some money on some players that might actually improve the team immediately Seems its all about 2/3 years when the the talent we have is ready to compete.
Wont that be about the time those same players want to move overseas.Welcome to the spoon guys its about the only thing we will ever win.
Fuck i must like pain as that still wont put me off.
PS Gareth isnt it about time you put some focus on Hurricanes attendance.
It would be nice if Welnix as a whole group and not just Gareth Morgan, made their intentions loud and clear, especially for next season. Do they want the Phoenix to improve and do they want to improve the Phoenix? Ernie can do only so much with what he has at his disposal.
Sure some of our newish youngsters will be better off with this season behind them and sure they have some great potetntial. But they do need some experienced and quality players around them to improve them. Mcglinchey would be a decent signing as he has shown at CCM, just how big a gap he left when he moved. Took them a fair few games to recover.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
Jerome Polenz released by Wandertards.
"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
Jerome Polenz released by Wandertards.
Ideal pick-up IMO. Put a 27 yr-old 6 ft war-horse in among the boys.
"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..."
Bye bye Stein.
"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..."
Love some of your guys suggestions and optimisim.But really what gives you the confidence that Welnix is ever going to spend some money on some players that might actually improve the team immediately Seems its all about 2/3 years when the the talent we have is ready to compete.
Wont that be about the time those same players want to move overseas.Welcome to the spoon guys its about the only thing we will ever win.
Fuck i must like pain as that still wont put me off.
PS Gareth isnt it about time you put some focus on Hurricanes attendance.
It would be nice if Welnix as a whole group and not just Gareth Morgan, made their intentions loud and clear, especially for next season. Do they want the Phoenix to improve and do they want to improve the Phoenix? Ernie can do only so much with what he has at his disposal.
Sure some of our newish youngsters will be better off with this season behind them and sure they have some great potetntial. But they do need some experienced and quality players around them to improve them. Mcglinchey would be a decent signing as he has shown at CCM, just how big a gap he left when he moved. Took them a fair few games to recover.
As in squad changes/additions and releases?
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
I don't know what else you expect to be honest. We know who is on what contracts and no doubt we will be told when they sign someone new.
Will Adams get another year?
I would have originally argued no, but actually thought he looked quite good in his cameo. Certainly better than he did out wide at RB in the warm up games etc. Will be interesting to see if he gets a run this weekend.
Bertos is gone and Hysegems imo so there should be plenty of money to play with especially when we add in Ifill's wages.
I can't see him asking for or getting too much coin next year (ifil), for the simple reason, we can't bank on him being fit and available after doing his achilles.
Love some of your guys suggestions and optimisim.But really what gives you the confidence that Welnix is ever going to spend some money on some players that might actually improve the team immediately Seems its all about 2/3 years when the the talent we have is ready to compete.
Wont that be about the time those same players want to move overseas.Welcome to the spoon guys its about the only thing we will ever win.
Fuck i must like pain as that still wont put me off.
PS Gareth isnt it about time you put some focus on Hurricanes attendance.
It would be nice if Welnix as a whole group and not just Gareth Morgan, made their intentions loud and clear, especially for next season. Do they want the Phoenix to improve and do they want to improve the Phoenix? Ernie can do only so much with what he has at his disposal.
Sure some of our newish youngsters will be better off with this season behind them and sure they have some great potetntial. But they do need some experienced and quality players around them to improve them. Mcglinchey would be a decent signing as he has shown at CCM, just how big a gap he left when he moved. Took them a fair few games to recover.
They don't want to spell it out because people won't like it. You can imply what they think by their actions so far. Their plan is to play some sort of moneyball - 'do more with less'. The problem is it won't work here. Moneyball worked in Oakland, in MLB, because of reasons specific to that sport - multi year contracts allowing long term stability and planning, a long season which enables the cream to rise to the top, the statistical nature of the game, the importance of your team's farm system and the importance this placed on developing your own players etc etc. None of those things exist here. Lonegunmen points out that anyone we develop will just look to move overseas. In the A-League planning in advance of one season just seems pointless. CCM have basically achieved this admittedly but I think the future will be a struggle for them too
McGlinchey would be a fantastic signing and is exactly the type of player we need. It's clear though that Welnix are not willing to match J-League wages. Of course, it is there money, they can do what they like and without them we wouldn't have a team but their ownership strategy really has us heading for a prolonged stay at the bottom. The owners have said they want the Phoenix to be profitable, I simply don't think that would be possible wherever we came on the ladder.
If Paul and Stein are gone then how do we have only 1 import spot available? Get we have 1 Fijian, 1 Spainish and 2 Costa Ricans. Was Roy an injury replacement for Paul? Is Roy on one year or two?
"Who ate all the pies"
Roy was injury replacement for Ifill. He is on a 2 year deal.
Allegedly
That would have his contract ending in the middle of a season, which would be odd. He is definitely here next season, but is he here the season after as well?
That would have his contract ending in the middle of a season, which would be odd. He is definitely here next season, but is he here the season after as well?
Injury replacement for this season and then 2 yr contract starts.
McGlinchey would be a fantastic signing and is exactly the type of player we need. It's clear though that Welnix are not willing to match J-League wages.
He is still contracted to CCM, he is only on loan (with an option to buy).Polenz hasn't been released.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
If Paul and Stein are gone then how do we have only 1 import spot available? Get we have 1 Fijian, 1 Spainish and 2 Costa Ricans. Was Roy an injury replacement for Paul? Is Roy on one year or two?
Roy holds a Indian passport - Makes him a AFC player under the +1 system (4 imports + AFC import). Not that the A-League uses it.
So in the A-League is it 5 imports + Marquee, Or 5 imports including Marquee?.
Mr Positive
So in the A-League is it 5 imports + Marquee, Or 5 imports including Marquee?.
The latter. 5 imports only. Marquee can be one but doesn't have to be. Local marquee cannot be.
We should sign Michael Fitzgerald to play ahead of Ben Sigmund, and therefore enable him to play for the All Whites again.
That would have his contract ending in the middle of a season, which would be odd. He is definitely here next season, but is he here the season after as well?
Injury replacement for this season and then 2 yr contract starts.
That now strikes me as sensationally unamibitious.