Phoenix Transfer - speculation (Part 2)

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/3914022/Ricki-Herbert-staying-put JJJJT2010-07-13 15:11:03

This is the first leg of the Quaddie now all we want is the 3 signings to make up the A league squad.

It says he's extending it for three years yet only staying for another 3 when he already has another year on his contract so should it not be 4?

He got an offer he couldn't refuse?

Either way, that is best news all day.

Either they didn't do their research, or it's a brand new contract for three years starting immediately.

I was really worried that we'd get a new coach who made the yellow army chant phonetically difficult.

GASP! All White joining the nix?

MULLIGAN

This was asked of Terry in the press conference, it replaces the current 1 year contract with a 3 year contract.

could it be Vicelich....with McKain gone it would seem logical...though we have import spots still available...

true, or simon Elliott

Luci Trani's Yellow Army.

And there will be a Retro Trani YF tee.

Elliott please NOT Cole Peverley.

If that young refugee from Sudan (sorry have forgotten his name ) doesn't have his Leeds trial work his way then the Phoenix should snap him up.

Did he say this?

I'm hoping for Elliottt but expecting Ivan. Peverley has been in and around the team for a while too.valeo2010-07-13 20:03:59

Clapham?

JJJJT2010-07-13 19:45:46

Both Elliottt and Vichelich perhaps? Wouldn't be so bad, for 1 year at least.

Finally some speculation!

So it's either Elliottt, Vicelich, Clapham or Peverley. Oooooo.

or Killen, or Mulligan.

Not that JUDAS Killen!!!

I want to be banned I want to be banned

EDIT: if you were on the forums 18 months ago you'll understandScottishbhoy2010-07-13 21:18:01

Vicelich makes sense - can cover CB and DM like McKain.

yeah I'll buy that

Surely vicelich wouldnt want to take a pay cut?

why not Ricki is

Sean Lovemore has a lot of pace apparently

Clearly its Smeltz - that talk about a Chinese club was just a sham to get him out of GCU.

I'm thinking Elliottt or Clapham (Possible even Killen) would be more likely than Ivan, purely because Ricki said he wanted the new centre back to also be able to cover left back just a few days ago.

Not Elliott. Sauce... https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/3915688/Phoenix-aiming-to-boost-squad-with-four-top-players/

"There's a South American player, an Asian player, an Australian player and a New Zealander," Herbert said, while ruling out nabbing Simon Elliottt.

"Not for any other reason other than I think Simon's intentions are to stay abroad."

So: Players were looking at -
An Asian player: should challenge for first team.
A South American: should challenge for first team.
An Australian: should challenge for first team.
A Kiwi: Not Elliott. should challenge for first team.

the players, we've got 3 bits of info and that is that they will all arguably be in the starting 11, were looking at a Striker, a Centre Back who can cover left back and a Midfielder(correct me if im wrong with this) and that its not Elliott. With that bit of info I doubt it is Peverly or Clapham, because personally I dont see either of them favourites to start. So for me its sounding like Vicelich and if not him, I know this sounds crazy but I think Tommy Smith is a chance if he doesnt get offered a contract in England, also because he didnt get much game last year and isnt certain to this year, so he would probally try and improve more under RH then have another go in England, also hes a Kiwi who can cover LB from CB but not him or Vicelich then its Killen for me.

I was also thinking Tommy Smith. Or maybe McGlinchey? I cant see it being Peverly or Clapham as it has been stated the reason they havnt released names on the kiwi is because hes still under another clubs contract (which effectively rules out Killen as well). Im pretty sure if it were one of these two they wouldve been released straight away and signed up asap. Theres no way their respective clubs would be delaying these two from signing for the Nix

Also Vicelich has stated time and time again that hes done with professional football. I would be mighty surprised if he were to sign.
AJ132010-07-14 07:07:51

These are going to be 10 exciting, speculative, and tense days!

I'd assume one or more of those players will be from those on trial.

he has never stopped being a pro footballer

Na, looks like Tommy Smith wants to stay in england and fight for a place in Keane's line-up.

Not sure of his situation, but maybe Mossy?

The list shortens.  If Smith can get into Ipswich's starting team or at least has a good chance of it there's no reason to come back to NZ.