Phoenix Transfer - speculation (Part 2)

We have a great fitness trainer at the Nix and so he would be far better at the Nix for another season. He's great off the bench but I think it will come down to whether he can commit to the fitness regime.

I watched Dadi closely in the last three games at the stadium and I thought he was shocking in all 3, especially the Newcastle game.  He was consistently beaten in the air by Topor Stanley and generally struggles to hold the ball up.  He was a sub as well yet looked so slow and tired.  He scored 5 in 10 which is great but as for marks out of 10 for his general play I'd have to say he's a 4 at best.  I don't think he's what we want over another 30 matches next year, in a squad of 23 having a guy who can't play 90 mins is an accident waiting to happen

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Adrian Caceres has been linked to a move to Adelaide. Mikeythorn2010-03-18 08:15:26

This guys been passed around more than a hooker on dole payday.

2001�2003 2003�2007 2003 2003�2004 2004 2004�2005 2005 2007�2009 2009�present

Rochedale Rovers Peterborough United → King's Lynn (loan) → Bedford Town (loan) → Heybridge Swifts (loan) → Cambridge City (loan) → AFC Hornchurch (loan) Dagenham & Redbridge Central Coast Mariners

29 (1) 04 (0) 03 (0) 09 (1) 03 (0) 00 (0) 36 (2) 03 (0)

is hardly a fantastic record
S.O.N2010-03-18 10:21:47

Huke isn't that great. But if we get a youth team then he would be a good squad player.

"Meanwhile, midfielder Michael Ferrante and defender David Mulligan have not had their contracts renewed.

Pignata said discussions were continuing with striker Eugene Dadi and midfielder Adrian Caceres, adding that the club had secured the ongoing services of the majority of squad members identified as key for next season."

Mully to Hutt Throb?

Anywhere but here.

Some dude said that Mully was going to some Aussie state league side.

So that leaves 5 spots left to fill huh? Dadi and Caceres are in talks, so that may make it 3

Is Crowther still youth? If he isn't then 2 of those 3 have to be youth anyway, so we are looking for 1 more (non-youth) player at least... hrmn... interesting... quite a different situation to last off-season then

I'd be skipping on Dadi personally.

Dadi seems to be contemplating whether to continue with football, I'd rather he left on a high than tried to stretch out another season. 

I'm undecided on Dadi. Wouldn't want him as the starting material, but wouldn't mind if we keep in the squad.

Think Caceres would also be worth keeping as a squad player, but don't think he'll stay here.

Dadi a dud.

Is a big bastard with an ability to score tap ins, with the occasional bit of class. Though an old bastard. Would want to see 2 other good strikers signed before we let him go. Would be happy with him in the Mulligan/Ferrante position in the squad.

hasn't Caceres signed at Adelaide or is that only a rumour at the moment?

He should have quit after his bicycle kick then.

Clarification Please
Where do we currently stand with our overseas and youth players
Overseas (Dont include Aus or NZ) (Limit of 4)
Greenacre
Ifill
Diego?
Caceres?
Dadi (On loan)
Youth (Minimum 4)
Rojas
Hearfield
Crowther
uiron2010-03-18 17:37:17

3 fgn confirmed for next season and we can have 5, so 2 spots left (or 1 if Dadi signed).
Youth, I think Crowther may still be eligible next season + Rojas so need at least 1 more (possibly 2, depends on Crowther).

 

Nah, we need someone with a much better pedigree than that. They need to be Ifill quality/pedigree from now on.

Why did you cross out hearfield. is he too old?

Yes.

Compare that to Caceras, both cant stay put for too long:

Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1999�2000 2000�2001 2001 2002 2002�2004 2004�2005 2005 2005 2005�2006 2006�2008 2008�2009 2009�present	Perth SC Southampton → Brentford (loan) Hull City Perth Glory Yeovil Town Wycombe Wanderers Aldershot Town Perth Glory FC Melbourne Victory FC Central Coast Mariners FC Wellington Phoenix FC	00 (0) 05 (0) 04 (0) 43 (7) 21 (3) 06 (0) 03 (0) 18 (1) 47 (6) 22 (2) 019 (0)

Mimimum of youth players is 3, would love to uncover a young left-back to push Lochhy

maybe we should sign you up then u Twit probalby couldnt run for 40 mins without oxygen tank

Lol, thats an interesting second* post.CboZ2010-03-18 19:27:49

yeah traine at what Twit

Wow. Any Mod feeling banny? Tegal2010-03-18 19:37:00

The person has been given a first and only warning.  ANy more and he and his IP will be gone for good.

CboZ2010-03-18 20:35:33

I no this has been discussed before... but according to the middlesborogh website chris killen is only contracted untill June 2010..

Does anyone know if he wants to come 2 wellington.. Would be a great player to have, is world class and will be back home??

anyone have any ideas if he wants to come back??

https://www.mfc.co.uk/articles/chris-killen-middlesbrough_70610_5863

I'm pretty sure he's still keen on England for a few more years. Seems to be doing ok at Middlesbrough as well so I think he's got it in him to stay there as well.

I don't think Killen would come back quite so soon.

Agree, I think he will stay there. Only chance is if Boro get promoted and he might be off loaded as they look for better players. But even then he would probably go to another Championship club.

But if you look at his playing history he hasnt really played many games in any season and seems to be on the move quite regularly... So you guys think another club/ couple of years before he looks to return to new zealand?