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Phoenix Transfer - speculation

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smittyz11 wrote:
SurgeQld wrote:
3unt14 wrote:
Would Jarrod Smith be any use?


His surname is class!



def is


There can NEVER be too many Smiths
E + R + O

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Malky wrote:
I wonder if this quote from Ricki after last night is an indication on who he wants to sign:

�Jiang, in particular, was very good and showed he definitely has the potential to do well in the Hyundai A-League.�



'Very good' is taking it a bit far I think but he certainly has the potential. Would've been interested to see him in the 2nd half when we weren't long balling so much.

a.haak

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Malky wrote:
I wonder if this quote from Ricki after last night is an indication on who he wants to sign:

�Jiang, in particular, was very good and showed he definitely has the potential to do well in the Hyundai A-League.�



What I was thinking too.
keep this guy trialling as long as we can so Ricki can get good looks at him and the longer we train with him, hopefully the staff will figure out hat kind of mentality he has.


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Only problem is that we've only got one more pre season game to go

a.haak

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valeo wrote:
Only problem is that we've only got one more pre season game to go
 
are you related to Nightz?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Sounds like it is going to be Jiang. Let's hope he is motivated, disciplined, trains well and stays away from karaoke!
 
If it is, I wonder if it could be some sort of longer relationship with Tianjin Teda? Tony did mention establishing club relationships as one potential outcome of the tour at one point.
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Does this mean Wellington Zoo will have to get some Panda's in to make him feel at home?

"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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playwithFire wrote:

Give Chen more time, but one resemblance of G** and get rid of him...  unless some of you are going to come out with the whole 'lets try keep him long enough to play for NZ". haha


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True.  Some of them play Nintendo DS.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....

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newzealandpower wrote:
I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....
 
Did the Chinese community in Wellington rock up to watch G** Leilei?
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newzealandpower wrote:
I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....
Chinese teams struggle for attendance in China!!
 
i dont see it making a huge impact on our crowd numbers.
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SC03 wrote:
newzealandpower wrote:
I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....
 
Did the Chinese community in Wellington rock up to watch G** Leilei?
 
Well 4 of us did last year.  But actually we came to see the Nix so it didn't really matter who was playing.
 
FFS can we get away from the China thing and just concentrate on what it takes to build a team of talented players and grafters that will do us all proud this season?
 
 

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yip but he was also one of their best players that day too.




Apparently


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Just watched the full highlights and wow we should snap up that boy who scored the last goal it was amazing

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playwithFire wrote:
Yip but he was also one of their best players that day too.




Apparently
 
shh - dont tell News

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d-diddy wrote:

Just watched the full highlights and wow we should snap up that boy who scored the last goal it was amazing

where do i find these highlights?
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bit of a shambles from sigmund that first goal, greenacre's was a classic, crowther howler for their second and still not convinced any free kick, no matter how good, from that distance should look that unstoppable. strip looked good. what was written across the front or was it just a big white space?
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Marius Lacatus wrote:
what was written across the front or was it just a big white space?
 
I think it was the chinese sponsor that payed for the phoenix trip
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Marius Lacatus wrote:
bit of a shambles from sigmund that first goal, greenacre's was a classic, crowther howler for their second and still not convinced any free kick, no matter how good, from that distance should look that unstoppable. strip looked good. what was written across the front or was it just a big white space?
 
Replay during the match of the free kick showed Crowther moving a step in the wrong direction before diving towards the right direction.
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SC03 wrote:
newzealandpower wrote:
I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....
 
Did the Chinese community in Wellington rock up to watch G** Leilei?
 
There was definitely some kind of hype in the asian community in wgtn. Now, to say that 10K asians turned up to game would be lying, but I remember seeing more asian than usual whilst G** was with us. Really happy with all the signings, I think we do have a competitive team, with lots of offensive midfielders who have the capabilities of getting goals, and finally our own Costa with the chance of showing his worth.

However I hope we'll sign another striker even if we sign "John".

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Calling him John?  Thank is pretty lazy by the team.
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Its probably pronounced quite close to 'Jong' or something. But yeah quite lazy.
 
Wonder how his English is?
So that means we will have 1 import spot still left right?


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I found our new target man!
 
 
 
Playing career1 Years Club Games (Goals) 1996-2001
2002-2009 St Kilda
Sydney 88 (144)
162 (467)
250 (611)   

1 Playing statistics to end of Round 13, 2009 season .


C-Diddy2009-07-23 09:41:34

"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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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

LMAO

Do you think sydney will release such a prolific goal scorer
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
He's already been released mid season!

"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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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Hahaha, good call C-Diddy. I've always said we lacked a striker with boxing ability.

btw, can anyone give us more info on Jiangchen?
valeo2009-07-23 10:14:44

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I've found the following information about him:
There are way too many Jiang Chen's in the world to find information about this one!
 
If you want info on Jiang Chen the Scientist, or maybe Jiang Chen the executive officer, then I might be able to help..
 
In all seriousness, its not likely anyone will have seen him play apart from SCO3, and he said that he didn't really take note of him and got nullified by Siggy and McKain he thought?


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
the nix management must think he is alright even if we dont. they've trained with him and he must have proved his worth then otherwise his trial game was slightly lack luster.
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playwithFire wrote:
I've found the following information about him:
There are way too many Jiang Chen's in the world to find information about this one!
 
If you want info on Jiang Chen the Scientist, or maybe Jiang Chen the executive officer, then I might be able to help..
 
In all seriousness, its not likely anyone will have seen him play apart from SCO3, and he said that he didn't really take note of him and got nullified by Siggy and McKain he thought?


What? He played 45 mins in the game that everyone watched. Didn't really get much ball to feet and looked frustrated. Did look like he had a bit of skill and could be useful though.
valeo2009-07-23 10:55:59

a.haak

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valeo wrote:
playwithFire wrote:
I've found the following information about him:
There are way too many Jiang Chen's in the world to find information about this one!
 
If you want info on Jiang Chen the Scientist, or maybe Jiang Chen the executive officer, then I might be able to help..
 
In all seriousness, its not likely anyone will have seen him play apart from SCO3, and he said that he didn't really take note of him and got nullified by Siggy and McKain he thought?


What? He played 45 mins in the game that everyone watched. Didn't really get much ball to feet and looked frustrated. Did look like he had a bit of skill and could be useful though.
 
woops blonde moment.
I was meaning seen much of him before that game.


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yeha fair enough. Just thought there might be so info on some obscure Chinese site valeo2009-07-23 11:21:27

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

there probably is. Good luck to those brave enough to search for it.

I do hope he can suceed at this level though


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
newzealandpower wrote:
SC03 wrote:
newzealandpower wrote:
I reckon there's a high chance we'll sign the chinese dude because A) he appears to be talented and B) the Chinese community in Wgtn is huge and that would increase crowds numbers during the season.
 
Who knows, maybe we'll sign him AND a target-man?.....
 
Did the Chinese community in Wellington rock up to watch G** Leilei?
 
There was definitely some kind of hype in the asian community in wgtn. Now, to say that 10K asians turned up to game would be lying, but I remember seeing more asian than usual whilst G** was with us. Really happy with all the signings, I think we do have a competitive team, with lots of offensive midfielders who have the capabilities of getting goals, and finally our own Costa with the chance of showing his worth.

However I hope we'll sign another striker even if we sign "John".
 
Sorry to go about this, but guys, here's a bit of Cross-Culture 101:
 
  • Asia is a Continent.  Jiang Chen is from China...a country in Asia
  • So the "Asian" community includes Japanese, Koreans, Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans etc
  • I don't think many Koreans would turn up to see Jiang or any other Chinese player.
  • Similarly as we have signed Greenacre I wouldn't expect lots of Europeans to turn up ("Pierre, I hear there is ein Englander playing for the Nix -  let's go" "Mais bien sur Heinz, Allons-y!")
  • Chinese names put the family name first and the personal name last, so Jiang Chen's surname is Jiang.
  • Pronouciation of Jiang:  Think of it as Jee-yang said quickly (Jee as in Jeez Wayne).

Back to footy now...

 

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Isn't Australia Asian now or is it restricted soley to football??
 
If the guy can do the job, it is looking promising this season with the other signings so far.
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Lonegunmen wrote:
 
If the guy can do the job, it is looking promising this season with the other signings so far.
 
Agree totally.  A few unknowns - young guy in a new environment.
 
For me the encouraging news is that Costa is getting some game time and seems to be stepping up.
 
Would be good to see a Leo-Costa combination go well!
 
 
 
 

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