There's no precedent there at all...
Phoenix win 2-1. Scrappy second half. All the trial players looked decent. TAWH would be a solid addition especially if Rudan persists with two holding mids. Bleak for Parkhouse who didn’t get on.
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) July 11, 2018
Declan Edge, offers a different perspective
Hilliar's one of his, right?
What a shame, looks like Declan just turned up just to rubbish The Nix.
Or perhaps he just had a different opinion..
I know all Nix fans have been trained into being super-defensive, but we really have to try and get out of that mode imo; it's getting really old.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
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Phoenix win 2-1. Scrappy second half. All the trial players looked decent. TAWH would be a solid addition especially if Rudan persists with two holding mids. Bleak for Parkhouse who didn’t get on.
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) July 11, 2018
Declan Edge, offers a different perspective
Hilliar's one of his, right?
What a shame, looks like Declan just turned up just to rubbish The Nix.
Or perhaps he just had a different opinion..
I know all Nix fans have been trained into being super-defensive, but we really have to try and get out of that mode imo; it's getting really old.
I think we are a bit defensive after years off FFA and Australia Media and some other teams fans all telling us we shouldn't be in the league.
I'm an optimistic pessimist.
I'm positive things will go wrong.
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Phoenix win 2-1. Scrappy second half. All the trial players looked decent. TAWH would be a solid addition especially if Rudan persists with two holding mids. Bleak for Parkhouse who didn’t get on.
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) July 11, 2018
Declan Edge, offers a different perspective
Hilliar's one of his, right?
What a shame, looks like Declan just turned up just to rubbish The Nix.
Or perhaps he just had a different opinion..
I know all Nix fans have been trained into being super-defensive, but we really have to try and get out of that mode imo; it's getting really old.
I think we are a bit defensive after years off FFA and Australia Media and some other teams fans all telling us we shouldn't be in the league.
I realise that; but it's not productive. Defend the team against spurious claims, sure, but it's extended to people coming up with conspiracy theories everytime the Nix are criticised, even tangentially.
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I didn't see it the same way as Declan did and I can disclaim any bias as the other team is my team as well because half of them are the Team Wellington side
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Or perhaps he just had a different opinion..
I know all Nix fans have been trained into being super-defensive, but we really have to try and get out of that mode imo; it's getting really old.
I don't log in often to here any more but just wanted to THIS! this because it's spot on. There's defending your club, then there's being blind to absolutely any criticism of players or the club when it's justified.
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C-Diddy isn't just 'like' an arsehole.
That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
"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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C-Diddy isn't just 'like' an arsehole.
That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
I refer you to the quote below:
"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
That takes a lot of beating mate!!
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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pretty easy to write off Declan's comment as self interest to be fair
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Declan can be contrary just to be Declan because then that makes him a 'visionary, cause no one else can see what I see'
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Tyler Boyd is the obvious example. Doesn't speak fondly of the time at the nix.
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wasnt he a bit of a spoilt brat when he was at the nix...perhaps hes grown up a bit since he left...what was his problem while in the nix set up ...i thought he deserved a bit more game time while he was here
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anyone know how much time Boyd spent at Ole? Or is it a bit of a myth?
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wasnt he a bit of a spoilt brat when he was at the nix...perhaps hes grown up a bit since he left...what was his problem while in the nix set up ...i thought he deserved a bit more game time while he was here
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anyone know how much time Boyd spent at Ole? Or is it a bit of a myth?
Boyd was one of the original lads from the waikato under Declan. Did a short run at Ole, so more of a declan product than ole per se.
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anyone know how much time Boyd spent at Ole? Or is it a bit of a myth?
Boyd was one of the original lads from the waikato under Declan. Did a short run at Ole, so more of a declan product than ole per se.
How long?
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With declan? i think from memory they (Boyd, H Edge, Ryan Thomas, Lisette) - and some others - were in a team at around age 12/13 being coached by Boyd's dad. Boyd's dad found out about Declan's former profession and asked Declan to get involved. (That's how Boyd's dad tells the story.)
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With declan? i think from memory they (Boyd, H Edge, Ryan Thomas, Lisette) - and some others - were in a team at around age 12/13 being coached by Boyd's dad. Boyd's dad found out about Declan's former profession and asked Declan to get involved. (That's how Boyd's dad tells the story.)
No at Ole academy?
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Hazy on exact dates, but i believe declan and those players moved at the end of 2012 when Declan left Waikato FC. So a few months i would think prior to Boyd signing for the nix.
Looks like the dates don't line up - Sept 2012 is when Boyd signed for the nix, so technically never at Ole prior to signing for the nix.
// Surely we're massively off-topic now. mods! take control!
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Hazy on exact dates, but i believe declan and those players moved at the end of 2012 when Declan left Waikato FC. So a few months i would think prior to Boyd signing for the nix.
// Surely we're massively off-topic now. mods! take control!
Aah now I remember was it you that banged on about the the kids at Ole being taught that they are too good for the Nix?
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Ok, this is way off topic now. If you want to continue it, take it to the Ole thread.
I'm an optimistic pessimist.
I'm positive things will go wrong.
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People I know at Auckland City liken him to a young Ivan Vicelich with the potential to be even better
nothing rhymes with Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi
I'm sure we can find a waiata or two.
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#Rapa 2 nil - But pre-Season games mean # Zearo
Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn
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Anyone heading up to the 'rapa for this tonight?
Yeah I am. No idea why at $15 a ticket..
Godspeed.
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Weaker side than last week?
20 - Sail
4 - Hudson-Wihongi
5 - Lowry
6 - Fox (c)
8 - Wallen
10 - Sinclair
13 - Harris
15 - Elliott
16 - Fenton
18 - Singh
26 - Cacace
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Dura, de Jong, Smith swapped for Harris, Fenton and Sail.
Maybe balanced. Assume TAHW slips into the back line for Dura?
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Really glad to see Rudan isn't ruling out Harris, would be fine with swapping Krishna's visa spot for his
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Joe Harris was recently playing in Swedish 4th Tier for Motala AIF. Interesting to see how he goes.
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Nix up 1-0 early. Singh. TAHW injured as they were about to start and replaced in the starting line-up by Burns.
Burns set-up Singh for the goal.
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