that would be a bad move for him. He just stepped up to his first prem game, and is getting regular game time in the reserves.
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Chris Wood on loan anyone?
I'd go and watch him. Chance for Ricki to work with him prior to Confeds Cup. Could score some goals. We could afford him.
Isn't the Confed Cup over before our season starts?
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just saw on the phoenix website (in the article about the new assistant coach) that Dodds contract hasn't been re-newed...
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Yeah well that sorta closes the Dodd chapter. A bit weird that he wasn't released with the rest of them, maybe something going on behind the scenes?
I always thought the inclusion of that centre back Scott from Waitakere United in the All White squad for Thailand was a chance for Ricki to size him up for the nix..
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In all honesty, my back four wouldn't have included Dodd (would go with Muscat, Sigmund, Durante, Lochhead), however, he was a more than capable deputy if any of the centre two were suspended/injured which is bound to happen over the course of a season.
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In all honesty, my back four wouldn't have included Dodd (would go with Muscat, Sigmund, Durante, Lochhead), however, he was a more than capable deputy if any of the centre two were suspended/injured which is bound to happen over the course of a season.
Spot on.
I suspect (based on absolutely no evidence other than an "impression") that Dodd's salary expectations and how much the Nix could / would pay were not aligned.
I would personally prefer that we recruited a 3rd centre back, good enough to start if required, for a reasonable salary and put the "savings" in to the pot available for the 2 much needed strikers.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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So we'll never know just who let the Dodd out?
"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
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Damn! I could do with some good news for a change instead of our decent players all going
" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow
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But on the official homepage there is still Dodd and Christie in the current roster.
Edit: I see the information on the official homepage about Dodd.
schuladen2009-04-14 21:12:18
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So we'll never know just who let the Dodd out?
The evidence would suggest TP/RH did
And on the next episode of CSI: ROF... (double acronyms are bad m'kay)
E + R + O
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In terms of footballing quality, I actually think Dodd was our best central defender - I rate him ahead of Durante, and, in terms of footballing ability, definitely ahead of Sigmund. Certainly his pedigree is much better, having played in Romania and the Scottish Premier League. In my view, it has to be an imperative that we recruit another established central defender from the A-League or better - someone who can command the position and confidently build up play from the back.
More concerning generally is that we have only 16 players at the moment (15 if it is assumed that Christie will not be re-signed). That's a big number of new players to find in arelatively short period of time, and in very crucial positions. If we're simply not to sign players to make up the numbers, I would have expected more urgency in the recruitment drive up to now, than what appears to be the case. Based on Ricki's interview with The Press, it seems that our best hope at the moment is to sign a striker from the English League One. I can't understand why Ricki and Tony P aren't overseas now looking for more players.
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On Radio sport news just now, announcing Dodd being released but TP being quoted as saying the English striker has signed and they are just awaiting confirmation of the signature by fax. Watch this space (well not this actual space but one near-by)......
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.............
OMG
OMG
OMG
OMG
OMG
OMG
You know we belong together...
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be great to know whos signed....someone must know!
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I believe the name is in this thread... doesn't help much does it.
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reminds me of the time when the secret marquee story was emerging
You know we belong together...
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I believe the name is in this thread... doesn't help much does it.
So it's not Ronaldo then HN???
Bugga!
E + R + O
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I hope its that Greenacres guy. he looked good
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Its BO BO
trust me on this one
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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A bit of activity on here today..announcements of goodbyes...and good buys ..(we hope)..
I'm feeling that buzz again...roll on the season start ...C'mon Phoenix!!!
I'm feeling that buzz again...roll on the season start ...C'mon Phoenix!!!
Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!
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[QUOTE=Scottishbhoy]Its BO BO
[in the interests of continued enjoyment of these virtual spaces by myself this article has been severely edited]
I trust Commodore Bainimarama will let me know when its safe to contribute freely later!!
RedGed2009-04-15 13:05:10
trust me on this one
I trust Commodore Bainimarama will let me know when its safe to contribute freely later!!
RedGed2009-04-15 13:05:10
Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!
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I think some people do know who has signed but aren't telling us. To them I must say, don't be sad. Tell us, end our misery.
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Best everyone keeps quiet until he has actually signed.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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Pignata and Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert are close to securing two top strikers following a trip to the United Kingdom.
�We very, very close with one and we�re having good discussions with another,� Pignata said. �We plan to make announcements regarding that once the season over there has finished because we don�t want these two players to lose focus given that the clubs they play for are both pushing for promotion to the Championship.�
In the meantime, rising stars Roy Krishna and Luis Corrales will get their chance to push for fulltime Phoenix contracts during trials with the club, Pignata said
Just got that from the club emailLoyal gunner i already have told you.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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I suspect what you told me was pure fiction.
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so top 8 sides are..
1
Leicester
43
13
8
1
39
14
12
6
3
38
23
40
89
2
Peterborough
43
13
5
3
38
20
11
5
6
36
32
22
82
3
Millwall
43
12
4
6
28
20
12
3
6
31
26
13
79
4
MK Dons
42
12
4
6
42
24
11
5
4
38
22
34
78
5
Leeds
43
15
2
4
43
19
8
4
10
27
29
22
75
6
Tranmere
43
15
4
3
40
19
6
5
10
19
25
15
72
7
Sc**thorpe
41
12
4
4
40
22
9
3
9
33
34
17
70
8
Southend
43
12
2
7
27
18
8
5
9
28
40
-3
67
Who is it greenance plays for?
Scottishbhoy2009-04-15 13:35:42ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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�We plan to make announcements regarding that once the season over there has finished because we don�t want these two players to lose focus given that the clubs they play for are both pushing for promotion to the Championship.�
Well, I guess we pull all the strikers out of the top 2-3 sides in the league and then dissect away...
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Paul dickov anyone??
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Greenacre plays for Tranmere.
so we can all but confirm one is going 2 be him?ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Paul dickov anyone??
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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