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Posted April 02, 2014 04:45 · last edited April 02, 2014 04:47

ConanTroutman wrote:
Conversely though, once Ernie had worked out tactics that suited his players and the team had a chance to get used to the new approach we were on fire.  In the 8 rounds before we got smashed 5-0 by the Heart we won 6 times, including 3-1 away to WSW and 5-0 at home to the Victory. The other 2 games were a draw at home to CCM and a 2-1 loss to the Roar. Even the game after that hiding we got we beat CCM 4-1 away. It really was a string of injuries catching up with us that started get us going haywire, and I think we can all agree that Riera's injury was the biggest blow. I think the default angst setting on here can be a bit heavy sometimes (Not directing this at you JD, just stating that it's easy to forget how well we were playing when you just think about the last few performances.)


This is the point I was making about Fenton and Riera coming back into the squad.  Immediately you have Boxall and Muscat or Caira on the bench and the side that went on the run mid season.


Plus no-one seems to have noticed or given any credence to my reference to Ernie's comment to Veitch on Sunday.  He will sign two more senior players.  However it works financially - with a number of you disputing my speculation on where the funds might come from - Ernie is saying two senior players is what he intends to recruit.  That gives you (more of) the depth we missed this year.  AND in the same interview Ernie was very candid about it being difficult (still) to recruit players to Wellington and that you have to offer a premium.  He then made a point that he expected that to change as the club built into a potential champion winning club.  


Too much (albeit understandable) angst on here I think.    Sure it won't be easy to pick up another quality midfielder that can cover Riera's DM slot if need be.  And one other senior player.  Or whatever mix Ernie goes for.  But I'll at least give Ernie a shot at it.  Sure Ernie is very positive about the ambition of the club and what he thinks is achievable.  But it is better than listening to you lot moaning about Welnix under funding the club all day ;) .  Ernie recognises the issues but does not seem to see them as insuperable.  He's still aiming the club at being better than top four and then starting to attract players more easily (his words).  And in the meantime he expects to pay over the odds and get two more senior players. I'll trust that he can do it.


Fenton and Riera back, Ifill replacement signed and another senior player and we don't look too bad at all.  In fact with a little luck with injuries we will look better than the side that went on the winning run mid-season and have the improved depth we all want.

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mjp2 edited April 02, 2014 04:47
ConanTroutman wrote:
Conversely though, once Ernie had worked out tactics that suited his players and the team had a chance to get used to the new approach we were on fire.  In the 8 rounds before we got smashed 5-0 by the Heart we won 6 times, including 3-1 away to WSW and 5-0 at home to the Victory. The other 2 games were a draw at home to CCM and a 2-1 loss to the Roar. Even the game after that hiding we got we beat CCM 4-1 away. It really was a string of injuries catching up with us that started get us going haywire, and I think we can all agree that Riera's injury was the biggest blow. I think the default angst setting on here can be a bit heavy sometimes (Not directing this at you JD, just stating that it's easy to forget how well we were playing when you just think about the last few performances.)


This is the point I was making about Fenton and Riera coming back into the squad.  Immediately you have Boxall and Muscat or Caira on the bench and the side that went on the run mid season.


Plus no-one seems to have noticed or given any credence to my reference to Ernie's comment to Veitch on Sunday.  He will sign two more senior players.  However it works financially - with a number of you disputing my speculation on where the funds might come from - Ernie is saying two senior players is what he intends to recruit.  That gives you (more of) the depth we missed this year.  AND in the same interview Ernie was very candid about it being difficult (still) to recruit players to Wellington and that you have to offer a premium.  He then made a point that he expected that to change as the club built into a potential champion winning club.  


Too much (albeit understandable) angst on here I think.    Sure it won't be easy to pick up another quality midfielder that can cover Riera's DM slot if need be.  And one other senior player.  Or whatever mix Ernie goes for.  But I'll at least give Ernie a shot at it.  Sure Ernie is very positive about the ambition of the club and what he thinks is achievable.  But it is better than listening to you lot moaning about Welnix under funding the club all day ;) .  Ernie recognises the issues but does not seem to see them as insuperable.  He's still aiming the club at being better than top four and then starting to attract players more easily (his words).  And in the meantime he expects to pay over the odds and get two more senior players.


Fenton and Riera back, Ifill replacement signed and another senior player and we don't look too bad at all.  In fact with a little luck with injuries we will look better than the side that went on the winning run mid-season and have the improved depth we all want.

mjp2 edited April 02, 2014 04:46
ConanTroutman wrote:
Conversely though, once Ernie had worked out tactics that suited his players and the team had a chance to get used to the new approach we were on fire.  In the 8 rounds before we got smashed 5-0 by the Heart we won 6 times, including 3-1 away to WSW and 5-0 at home to the Victory. The other 2 games were a draw at home to CCM and a 2-1 loss to the Roar. Even the game after that hiding we got we beat CCM 4-1 away. It really was a string of injuries catching up with us that started get us going haywire, and I think we can all agree that Riera's injury was the biggest blow. I think the default angst setting on here can be a bit heavy sometimes (Not directing this at you JD, just stating that it's easy to forget how well we were playing when you just think about the last few performances.)

This is the point I was making about Fenton and Riera coming back into the squad.  Immediately you have Boxall and Muscat on the bench and the side that went on the run mid season.

Plus no-one seems to have noticed or given any credence to my reference to Ernie's comment to Veitch on Sunday.  He will sign two more senior players.  However it works financially - with a number of you disputing my speculation on where the funds might come from - Ernie is saying two senior players is what he intends to recruit.  That gives you (more of) the depth we missed this year.  AND in the same interview Ernie was very candid about it being difficult (still) to recruit players to Wellington and that you have to offer a premium.  He then made a point that he expected that to change as the club built into a potential champion winning club.  

Too much (albeit understandable) angst on here I think.    Sure it won't be easy to pick up another quality midfielder that can cover Riera's DM slot if need be.  And one other senior player.  Or whatever mix Ernie goes for.  But I'll at least give Ernie a shot at it.  Sure Ernie is very positive about the ambition of the club and what he thinks is achievable.  But it is better than listening to you lot moaning about Welnix under funding the club all day ;) .  Ernie recognises the issues but does not seem to see them as insuperable.  He's still aiming the club at being better than top four and then starting to attract players more easily (his words).  And in the meantime he expects to pay over the odds and get two more senior players.

Fenton and Riera back, Ifill replacement signed and another senior player and we don't look too bad at all.  In fact with a little luck with injuries we will look better than the side that went on the winning run mid-season and have the improved depth we all want.