"Dear Ross..."

you pull on the shirt you commit

you commit you get respect



oh i'm going now.........bye ross

You need to do more than pull on the shirt to get my respect - Ashley Cole/Ahmed El**ch case in point. 

Guys that demand respect like Aloisi does can influence a team without ever playing. What a great man. 

i didnt say that

i think "most" of the phoenix players would commit to the phoenix when they put that shirt on

i dont think you can compare ashley cole to the phoenix players it can all be about money in premier league!

All the best for the future Ross. You were always approachable and gave your best for the team.

As much as some on here have flamed El**ch he still remains the scorer of the best ever Phoenix goal at the ring of fire with that screamer against CCM...

I'd have to say it was the best goal I've ever seen live and it's a moment I'll not forget for some time.  Perhaps it wasn't quite enough to forgive his lack of effort and composure later in the season but some of the stuff directed his way is perhaps a tad harsh. It's funny how fickle sport can be sometimes!

As for Ross, I thought he was fantastic and I loved the way he celebrated his goals for us, you knew he was Phoenix to the core!

Ross I'm sad to see you go but I understand that your health must always come first.  I wish to thank you for believing in the Phoenix, for coming here to a new club and pouring all your passion and energy into it.

I have heard many a tale of your exploits as a captain on and off the field, you've really helped the Phoenix pull together in this first season and led from the front (well midfield) showing both players and fans that passion isn't about swearing at the ref when something doesn't go your way, it's about loving your team and the beautiful game and going out there to give 110% every time you pull on that jersey.

I was surprised by your story about the Galaxy game, but that is the kind of passion I'm talking about and you know that the fever appreciate and admire that in you.

Wherever you go from here I wish you the very best, and if you ever attend a Phoenix game be it home or away, seek out the feverites and we'll welcome you back into the fold.


Most of the Aloisi announcement can be seen on this video.
http://www.tv3.co.nz/VideoBrowseAll/SportsVideo/tabid/317/articleID/51333/cat/70/Default.aspx#video

I think Ricki made the perfect appointment as captain for our first ever season. Aloisi was already a respected player in Australia and it gave us some credibility. Lonegunmen2008-04-04 00:12:29

danielsleftball2008-04-04 08:24:12

Farewell Rossy. Thanks for the memories, passion and commitment you gave for our newly founded club.

I was going to say that too.  With more than half the first team out, the captain really stood up for that game.  Played out of position as an attacking midfielder too.  A contender for Phoenix individual performance of the season.

p.s.  Ross, if you are packing and tempted to throw out that Becks shirt, we can help you there.

Actually, prior to the last few seasons, Attacking Midfielder was generally Ross's role.

Ross, if I am ever in Adelaide and need high quality imported tiles, you're my man.

All the best Ross. Thanks for everything, hope you come back to Wellington soon enough - you'll always be one of us.

Cheers Coxey - it wouldn't have been the same chanting that at the Sydney game without you     Have been singing it all day today!

Ross - you did a fantastic job and will be missed.  All the best back in Adelaide and with everything you do in the future.

great leadership, one to be missed

Tha has to be the best avatar and signature on this forum...

Is that a chant for the start of the new season