Phoenix Transfer - speculation

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think you might have put your finger on it there, Harry

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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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Flash_Harry wrote:

I think a few people need to get a grip here and trust that Ricki and co have a good handle on the situation. Besides we don't want to twist his arm and force managements hand around any potential signings especial given Porter was within our grasp only to be snatched away in an underhand manner.

Well said Harry!

High Five buddy!

"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

Mind you, harry. We could be clutching at straws here. If he came to us we'd have to be sure that he'd knuckle down at training

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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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

And I dont think QPR would be that keen to palm him off to us either

"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

Some may even see it as us taking QPR's hand me downs

"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

Yeah, that's a good point.

I think some people think we just have to snap our fingers and players will be coming out of the woodwork to sign for us.

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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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It can only happen by the hand of God.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Where's Maradona when the Phoenix needs him?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Leading his Nation towards the Holy Grail!

"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

Leading his nation towards non-qualification for the World Cup actually... SC032009-07-10 14:48:09

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Okay, I'm going to make this simple.

We have 18 players, say we have $500k under the budget left, we HAVE to sign two more players.

Should we sign:
a, A wide midfield player we have an abundance of for $100-$150k of that and then find two knock down strikers for a total of $350k, or
b, Spend the $500k on the two strikers we need to fill positions we are desperately short in.

Further points.
- Last time we signed a wide player involved with the Mariners we got Kwasnik.
- As for being a kiwi. Won't he still be eligible for New Zealand if he's playing on the Central Coast ? Won't Ricki be watching him play nearly every week in the A-League anyway ?

Why aren't we looking to the Americal MLS for players?

I mean i thought New Zealand would sound like an appetising place for people in America.......

The cost of living is less, less crime, less gangsters and their salaries are made public so at least we know what we are contending with! I mean fred is listed as getting a gauranteed US$227,000 (NZ$412,000) per year. Sure that would make him a marquee player but it's not too bad. But there are plenty of players in there within our price range. And the MLS is a higher level than the A-League.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Beckham you reckon?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pablo_%C3%81ngel

Possible South American signing?

"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

C-Diddy wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pablo_%C3%81ngel

Possible South American signing?

Haha hes on the equivalent of about $2.5 million NZ Dollars!!
But seriously, even our taxes are less then there.
Has to be an attractive proposition for someone good in the league.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

i just want to say -

THESE COMMENTS ARE F*****G FUNNY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Agreed .Evewrone has been very impressive. Hands down

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Can they just find a decent striker or let us in on the loop on what the haps are...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

This mornings DomPost has the following..

Meanwhile, in his role as Wellington Phoenix coach, Herbert is not expressing any concerns despite being two strikers short less than a month out from the start of the A-League.

He said they "had a really good list" of players and it was just a case of getting the right two. It's understood they will use next week's two-match trip to China to trial at least one Chinese player.

after noting McGlinchey is to trial with CCM

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I hope this list are players who are keen to come here too? And hopefully we have already made contact?

I wouldn't mind a Chinese striker? Just no PSPs!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Li Yan anybody??

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Xcellent wrote:

Why aren't we looking to the Americal MLS for players?

I mean i thought New Zealand would sound like an appetising place for people in America.......

At this point, they are all contracted until well into our season with the MLS clubs they are at.

That's too late for us.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

in the front page article re: Ricky to try and "sing up" 2 UK players for the All Whites (which I agree with), it is mentioned that we might be looking at a chinese striker during our trip to china.

But doesn't it usually work the other way? I.e. a player does well in Aus/Nz and gets a call from a Chinese super-rich clubs?

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Substitute; Signing for money, Ricki for Jerry, yellow fever for black and coach for agent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaiSHcHM0PA

P.S. Well over the speculation, progress reports etc etc - 4 weeks to season kick-off - just show me the signings.

Whitby boy2009-07-11 10:58:49

He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

newzealandpower wrote:

in the front page article re: Ricky to try and "sing up" 2 UK players for the All Whites (which I agree with)

Does this mean he could get them for a song?

Any titles spring to mind? LOL

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I remember reading somewhere on this forum that we were in negotiations with a striker that would be an automatic signing, can anyone confirm? Also does anybody have any idea who this Chinese striker would be?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Han Peng I wish

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Might be the south american we are looking at ? 6"3 Striker playing for Tianjin Teda (the team we are playing over in China)

Plus he has an amaaaaazing name!
Imagine the chants for this guy!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ï¿½ber_Luï¿½s_Cucchi

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

scribbler wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

in the front page article re: Ricky to try and "sing up" 2 UK players for the All Whites (which I agree with)

Does this mean he could get them for a song?

Any titles spring to mind? LOL

oooh shut up mmaaaaaaannnnn!!! :) yeah that's an atrocious typo! i remember once I wrote "resign" instead of "re-sign" and they tore me apart lol

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Wang Chung

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oh please not a Chinese striker! They are usually lazy, demotivated, emotionally fragile and do not adapt to other cultures well. Not to mention if they are only half decent they can still earn a lot more in the CSL.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jordy wrote:

Wow he would be a hit!! top goal scorer last year if I read right!!
would be the perfect fit.

Don't know if he is still under contract though

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

By way of clarification the article I quoted said Chinese player not Chinese striker..although it was coupled with 2 strikers comment. Amused that most of the article was about World Cup..is that becoming the dominant focus?

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Dong

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jordy wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Dong

With a name like that he'd be sure to rival Richard Johnson!

Leeds_Chris2009-07-11 20:10:38

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Forget about swine flu.....I now have a serious case of striker recruitment fatigue!!!!!

Anyone else suffering from it?

Got excited about the arrival of Astoclaus, then Putter but now to be honest I might just go and lie in a darkened room and come out on the 8th August;

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Symptons:

- Delerium including chanting of as many striker names as possible

- Tunnel vision

- Deluded senses including ability to pay

Diagnosis:

High chance of SRF syndrome

Remedy:

A couple of Tuis or equivalent every hour until symptons are no longer evident. If pain persists pop down to Newtown Park and yell at the Gaffer.

SRF is expected to subside by 8 August and most people will recover fully.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Symptons:

- Delerium including chanting of as many striker names as possible

- Tunnel vision

- Deluded senses including ability to pay

Diagnosis:

High chance of SRF syndrome

Remedy:

A couple of Tuis or equivalent every hour until symptons are no longer evident. If pain persists pop down to Newtown Park and yell at the Gaffer.

SRF is expected to subside by 8 August and most people will recover fully.

I am sure the only cure will be to hear....Phoenix Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of.................

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News on a 3 year loan from the Nighthawks.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'd fail a fitness test.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Why loan when you can make the investment?

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