Kieran Venema ftw.
Fuck this stupid game
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I vote Adam Smith
Here's a story on him featured here. Adam is 17 and currently playing for Nelson Suburbs in the Mainland league and Canterbury U19's in the final this weekend. He can play left or right back or on the wing. He has trialled with english clubs and was offered a one year youth contract by Hull a couple of years ago.
http://byphilliprollo.blogspot.com/
Luis Garcia2010-04-09 20:20:48
Here's a story on him featured here. Adam is 17 and currently playing for Nelson Suburbs in the Mainland league and Canterbury U19's in the final this weekend. He can play left or right back or on the wing. He has trialled with english clubs and was offered a one year youth contract by Hull a couple of years ago.
http://byphilliprollo.blogspot.com/
Luis Garcia2010-04-09 20:20:48
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Putting the first vote out there for Robbie hunter.
Robbie is utility player, primarily a ball playing central midfielder but can effectively play in a full back role.
Robbie made his debut in the National League for Hawkes Bay United at the age of 15, and made a number of appearances for the side over the following three years.
He captained Central Federation age group sides for three years, as well as Napier City Rovers -19s for two years. He was NCR -19 player of the season aged as young as 15.
Today he plays for Wharfies in the Cap Premier League, and was Wharfies player of the season two seasons ago. He has been a fringe NZ age group player through -17s and -20s. The scholarship would be a great way to refocus his football ambition, helping to push him on to higher honours.
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Well, I have had a good look at the list & there are some top lads but one that stands out to me is the SPRAGG lad. I have seen him play over the years at the age group National tournaments in Napier & at his last tournament I remember Spragg winning the U15 MVP & tournament MVP overall & deservedly so. This lad has that x-factor, he is exciting, he has the speed & is able to create opportunities. I can see this lad going a long way & I wish him the best of luck for this scholarship & his football future. I vote for SPRAGG.
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I would like to cast my vote for THOMAS SPRAGG, I think he could benefit greatly from this scholarship & he would be an asset to the Phoenix team next season. He could train with the Nix & attend uni in Wellington, it would be great to keep the talent in NZ rather than see the talent travel to the states or UK? Go Tom! GG
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Isn't there a poll that will be made to vote on like last year??
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Isn't there a poll that will be�made�to vote on like last year??
Hasn't been organized yet apparently.
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Yes. Just waiting for nominations to close.
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Nominations close on Friday 9 April at 4pm NZT.
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Yer well it is Smithy's birthday. And going on the form he was in one hour ago, I doubt he'll get on to it tomorrow.
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I doubt he'll get out of bed tomorrow.
Hampster, you might have to ref.
Hampster, you might have to ref.
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I'm heading outta town early tomorrow. So I will most likely not be gracing these forums till Wednesday.
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GGF you lot.
Just jacking up a surveymonkey to sort it. Will post link here when done.
Just jacking up a surveymonkey to sort it. Will post link here when done.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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PS: Still drunk.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Arf.
Think this will work: Click here to vote.
Slightly random and unnecessary second page to that voting thing. Just roll with it...Smithy2010-04-11 07:57:51
Think this will work: Click here to vote.
Slightly random and unnecessary second page to that voting thing. Just roll with it...Smithy2010-04-11 07:57:51
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Well done.
My vote is through.
And private Janelle.
Stefan2010-04-11 08:36:13
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Shouldn't it allow only one vote per person Smith ?
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Wouldn't it have been simpler to just have a new poll on the forum?
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Wouldn't it have been simpler to just have a new poll on the forum?
This.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Forum poll would show the leader wouldn't it? And ruin the surprise..
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No, because the top 4 or what ever then goes to the vote between the YF mods and Ricki doesn't it
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Smithy and Ricki. But if the results were shown as it went. Peoples views may be swung depending on who is doing well or not.
Stefan2010-04-11 17:52:16
Stefan2010-04-11 17:52:16
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Smithy and Ricki. But if the results were shown as it went. Peoples views may be swung depending on who is doing well or not.
Didn't seem to be a problem last year.
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I couldnt remember how It was done last year. Research Fail.
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Adam Smith set up two of the goals in Canterbury U19's 6-0 thrashing of Waitakare in the final today.
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Shouldn't it allow only one vote per person Smith ?
When I did it just now if you checked multiple answers it would not accept your submission.
And looking at the summary of votes received it doesn't look like people have been able to submit multiples. So just goes to show that drunk smith > News.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Wouldn't it have been simpler to just have a new poll on the forum?
This.
Mmmmm, everyone's an expert aren't they? Especially the children.
Questions for you:
1. How many nominees are there for the scholarship this year? And
2. How many options can you give for a forum poll?
Once you have answered those I will accept all apologies.
Also, the forum poll is very easy to manipulate - sign up for 50 accounts, get 50 votes. Surveymonkey is much more robust.
So, in summary, Drunk Smithy > Buffy + El Grap.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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When does the voting close? Is there a way we can see how its going?
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what is link to poll?
Front page banner...
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Wouldn't it have been simpler to just have a new poll on the forum?
This.
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Mmmmm, everyone's an expert aren't they?� Especially the children.
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Questions for you:
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1. How many nominees are there for the scholarship this year?� And
2. How many options can you give for a forum poll?
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Once you have answered those I will accept all apologies.
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Also, the forum poll is very easy to manipulate - sign up for 50 accounts, get 50 votes.� Surveymonkey is much more robust.
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So, in summary, Drunk Smithy > Buffy + El Grap.
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I see the error of my ways now...carry on.
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Do we get a blurb on each of the players?
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If they want to promote themselves you do, yes.
Am I collating information on all the people whose names have been submitted...negative.
It's up to the players and their supporters to convince you why you should vote for them.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Thomas Spragg
Team: New Zealand U-17 MNT 2009
Date of birth: 2 February 1993
Home town: Drury
School: Kings College, Otahuhu, Auckland
Club: Central United / Auckland City
Position: Left or right wing
Favourite player: Thierry Henry
Favourite A-League team: Phoenix
Major footballing achievements:
2010 Football Season:
* Selected to represent NZ Secondary Schools to tour the United Kingdom playing 5 test matches against the home nations.
2009 Football Season:
* Finalist at the Prestigious Maori Sports Awards for the Young Sportman of theYear Catergory.
* Represented New Zealand at the U17 Fifa World Cup in Negeria where the team made history by becoming the first New Zealand team to advance to the second round. They achieved this by remaining undefeated in group play.
* Won the Oceania Under 17 tournament with his New Zealand team, giving them the right to represent Oceania in the Under 17 World Cup.
* Toured Japan with the New Zealand Under 17 team, where they beat Japan.
* Played for Auckland City Men�s Team in New Zealand Football Championship (NZFC).
* At 16 years & 6 days is the youngest player ever to play in the NZFC.
2008 Football Season:
* In April 2008 captained & won the Regional, National and Australian tournament giving his team Central United the right to represent Oceania in August 2008 at the Manchester United Premier Cup 2008 again (MUPC) World Finals.
* At MUPC World Final his team won two games (against USA & Indonesia), drew two games (against Middleborough (the English champions) & South Africa) and lost two games (against Atlas & Juventus)
* Scored four goals in six matches at the MUPC World Finals.
* Spotted by Aston Villa scouts & invited to train/trial with Aston Villa which he went back in December 2008.
2007 Football Season:
* Won the Regional, National and Australian tournament giving his team the right to represent Oceania at the Manchester United Premier Cup (MUPC).
* At the M.U.P.C. played Everton, the club that qualified from England. He won 2 penalties and scored a goal against Everton. Had his team in front 1-0 and then 2-1 against the English Champions.
* Thomas represented Auckland Football Federation at the New Zealand National Tournament in December 2007 and was voted the Most Valuable player (MVP) of the National 15th Grade.
He was also voted MVP of the entire tournament � a very prestigious honour.
Likes: Winning, hanging out with mates
Dislikes: Losing
Favourite music: R n' B & hip hop, motivational music like "remember the name."
Favourite films: Step up
Favourite food: Too many to mention
Favourite quote: Form is temporary, class is permanent
Dream holiday: Holiday in Spain, France or Greece
Best advice you could give to young players: Nothing replaces hard work
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Favourite film is "Step Up" ??? I'm considering changing my vote ;-)
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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In the survey, was Waterslide Karori intentional or a typo? 
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In the survey, was Waterslide Karori intentional or a typo?
Give me some credit.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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