and bought a tv
I would imagine Gulley has been signed along with Watson at this stage. Spots left open for a overseas DM and an ASBP bolter poss. Can see Bertsch taking that last visa spot
Stevens to FSE/Team Welly
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Still sceptical about Gulley starting at RB. He has improved, I'll give him that, but he was both good and bad against Auckland and he'll have to be better than that vs Roar. Caira, similar questions.
Fuck we are lite at full back and DM!
Fuck this stupid game
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Rufer?
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
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Sepp Blatter?
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
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"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..."
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Not Jesus - Albert.
"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..."
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Cool name. Let's do it.
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Why him and not the proven Thompson if age is not an issue.
Price?
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Why him and not the proven Thompson if age is not an issue.
Price?
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Ok then why not Bertsch then knowing that he will soon be a Kiwi (and thus not an import) and is young AND cheap?
If price is the issue or age is an issue, then this kid is the answer cause development now, will have a positive result in a years time (or however long it takes for his imminent residency)
Grumpy old bastard alert
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I don't think he is the player the Nix are looking for.
I'd also add that he is 30. Why him and not the proven Thompson if age is not an issue.
I think the issue with Thompson is he didn't fit into the 2 at base of midfield
Normo's coming home
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Ok then why not Bertsch then knowing that he will soon be a Kiwi (and thus not an import) and is young AND cheap?
If price is the issue or age is an issue, then this kid is the answer cause development now, will have a positive result in a years time (or however long it takes for his imminent residency)
Because Bertsch isn't good enough to make a positive difference right now. I don't really know much about this guy but think it doesn't hurt to take a look.
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Besides Hernandez who is still overweight we havent signed anyone decent, cunningham? he isnt even THAT fast but hey never know once the season comes round, but they need to sign someone in the middle who will snap a few people in two
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This Auckland lad is supposed to be decent right? Can he also play at RB? If so, injury import cover for Fenton?
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This Auckland lad is supposed to be decent right? Can he also play at RB? If so, injury import cover for Fenton?
It's Gulley yo
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This Auckland lad is supposed to be decent right? Can he also play at RB?
No.
"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..."
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Riera is a left footer. He covered LB for City and got a couple MOM matches in that position. If you had said to me 'Lets look at him for LB" I think that would not be a silly move. As a DM.... I don't think he is the player we need/looking for. He plays laterally a lot and is not really a ball winner.
I agree that Bertsch may not be good enough (based only on highlights of the ACFC game and nothing else) but the reports on here is that he has the potential. So if he is young, cheap and very soon to be non-visa player, why not get him in now? Can't be worse than Lia. Is he ready to make a difference today? I can't answer that honestly so I do not know but that extra years experience will make him a better footballer for when he can be signed as a Kiwi.
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Riera is a left footer. He covered LB for City and got a couple MOM matches in that position. If you had said to me 'Lets look at him for LB" I think that would not be a silly move. As a DM.... I don't think he is the player we need/looking for. He plays laterally a lot and is not really a ball winner.
On the other hand he's a scrapper with a good engine. And as a DM he doesn't make a habit of giving the ball away in tight positions - unlike Clapham e.g. Apart from Ivan, he's the first name on Ramon's teamsheet.
"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..."
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Pinning our hopes on a journeyman Spanish mid-fielder no one else wanted - why does that ring a bell ?
Don't you start going Herbert on me Ernie.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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Just watched a video from the city v phoenix game from city's website and although it is only highlights he didn't feature much in it which surprised me, so what did he do to impress EM because from what I saw only 1 move came from him in DM so to me offers no more than princess or manny.
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Riera is a left footer. He covered LB for City and got a couple MOM matches in that position. If you had said to me 'Lets look at him for LB" I think that would not be a silly move. As a DM.... I don't think he is the player we need/looking for. He plays laterally a lot and is not really a ball winner.
I agree that Bertsch may not be good enough (based only on highlights of the ACFC game and nothing else) but the reports on here is that he has the potential. So if he is young, cheap and very soon to be non-visa player, why not get him in now? Can't be worse than Lia. Is he ready to make a difference today? I can't answer that honestly so I do not know but that extra years experience will make him a better footballer for when he can be signed as a Kiwi.
What's wrong with Hogg? Signed for Waitakere not wanted by City? Still on Allwhite's radar (under suspension).
What happened during his Phoenix stint as I can't recall any announcement for or against his suitability as LB?
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Riera is a left footer. He covered LB for City and got a couple MOM matches in that position. If you had said to me 'Lets look at him for LB" I think that would not be a silly move. As a DM.... I don't think he is the player we need/looking for. He plays laterally a lot and is not really a ball winner.
I agree that Bertsch may not be good enough (based only on highlights of the ACFC game and nothing else) but the reports on here is that he has the potential. So if he is young, cheap and very soon to be non-visa player, why not get him in now? Can't be worse than Lia. Is he ready to make a difference today? I can't answer that honestly so I do not know but that extra years experience will make him a better footballer for when he can be signed as a Kiwi.
What's wrong with Hogg? Signed for Waitakere not wanted by City? Still on Allwhite's radar (under suspension).
What happened during his Phoenix stint as I can't recall any announcement for or against his suitability as LB?
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Just watched a video from the city v phoenix game from city's website and although it is only highlights he didn't feature much in it which surprised me, so what did he do to impress EM because from what I saw only 1 move came from him in DM so to me offers no more than princess or manny.
Riera doesn't do highlights. He's a dependable water-carrier. Maybe that's what Ernie saw.
"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..."
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