When you look at the full picture of the Nix comings and goings so far this off season you have to be very impressed at the ability of the management team to plan out and execute the development of the team's talent pool and the addressing of weaknesses i.e. having the courage to take the hard decisions (moving on weaker links) and the ability to secure class replacements.
Wellington Phoenix
Re-signed � Vince Lia (2 years)
In � Leo Bertos (2 years - Perth Glory), Andrew Durante (2 years - Newcastle Jets), Jon McKain (2 years - from Politechnica Timisoara, Romania*), Leilei Gao (MyPa, Finland)
Out � Steven O�Dor (released), Cleberson (released), George Paladini (released), Ahmad Elrich (Central Coast Mariners), Felipe (released), Kristian Rees (short-term player, released)
A class right back and a class striker completes the squad - unless someone else leaves and creates another vacancy.
Roll on August 15.