Transfer Talk - 2018/19 Season · Yellow Fever Ngā Wana Kōwhai

reg22

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Leggy wrote:

kwlap wrote:

Leggy wrote:

Ryan wrote:

ChopperNZ wrote:

I'm not ranking Ridenton on the basis of a missed shot or am I blaming him. I've watched him several times and his passing accuracy is incredibly poor, amongst other weaknesses. Which seeing that he only passes sideways and backwards you would expect to be better. To suggest that he has been one of the better midfielders in the league is frankly preposterous.

I think there are a lot of fans who buy into the hype with him because he is a young Kiwi player who has come into the squad and had a consistent run. It's really not much of an achievement when you look at the competition in the squad that he has faced this season.

Except he's top five in chances created and was leading the league when the team utilised its midfield. So you observations aren't supported by facts. He may be passing backwards more recently, I don't know, but Darije had the whole team playing much more negatively.

It's a thankless position and virtually every player who's played there for this team has been slagged off.

It probably is, but you said he was one of the top midfield players in the league. Shows what you really know.

Loved the person that said it was ' preposterous ' to suggest that.

bit rich coming from a guy who thinks Castro is a midfielder...

http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/diego-...

Shows what you know. My granddaughter is more knowledgeable than you.

What a crack up! Castro not a midfielder? He spends the whole game right in the middle of the pitch and plays from there. He defends as well as attacks and covers a lot of ground like all good midfielders do.

I assume you think because he attacks a lot, he's an attacker? What about when he defends? His he suddenly a defender? Was Roberto Carlos a defender or attacker?

March 30, 2018 10:20

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martinb wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

I think his constant giving the ball away when under no pressure is a major blot on his copy book. Remove that from his game and he'll be great.

Is this actually a thing? I don't think he loses possession more easily than most of our team. Some of his best play this season has been retaining the ball under pressure from several players. The more and better developed combinations he has here, the les he loses tge ball. This may also be tactical with him overloaded to create free players elsewhere. Up front I think a goal would have seen him settle. He made some good moves, but was only a stop gap option

He's been a positive out of a fairly rubbish season in my opinion.

It is just my observation of him. I like the look of him but [perhaps I'm looking too hard at him] it infuriates me when he just kicks the ball to the opposition in what are actually poor passes and while he is under no close pressure from opponents. Has no one else seen this?

March 30, 2018 10:34

ballane

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Napier Phoenix wrote:

martinb wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

I think his constant giving the ball away when under no pressure is a major blot on his copy book. Remove that from his game and he'll be great.

Is this actually a thing? I don't think he loses possession more easily than most of our team. Some of his best play this season has been retaining the ball under pressure from several players. The more and better developed combinations he has here, the les he loses tge ball. This may also be tactical with him overloaded to create free players elsewhere. Up front I think a goal would have seen him settle. He made some good moves, but was only a stop gap option

He's been a positive out of a fairly rubbish season in my opinion.

It is just my observation of him. I like the look of him but [perhaps I'm looking too hard at him] it infuriates me when he just kicks the ball to the opposition in what are actually poor passes and while he is under no close pressure from opponents. Has no one else seen this?

Thing is though thats something that could be leveled at most of the players in the team including the visa players. Is something thats been with this team for longer than this season seems to be something we have discussed on here a number of times before. Really dont think he is any worse than others in the team. But for whatever reason he seems to be highlighted more than others.

March 30, 2018 10:53

Ryan

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reg22 wrote:

Leggy wrote:

kwlap wrote:

Leggy wrote:

Ryan wrote:

ChopperNZ wrote:

I'm not ranking Ridenton on the basis of a missed shot or am I blaming him. I've watched him several times and his passing accuracy is incredibly poor, amongst other weaknesses. Which seeing that he only passes sideways and backwards you would expect to be better. To suggest that he has been one of the better midfielders in the league is frankly preposterous.

I think there are a lot of fans who buy into the hype with him because he is a young Kiwi player who has come into the squad and had a consistent run. It's really not much of an achievement when you look at the competition in the squad that he has faced this season.

Except he's top five in chances created and was leading the league when the team utilised its midfield. So you observations aren't supported by facts. He may be passing backwards more recently, I don't know, but Darije had the whole team playing much more negatively.

It's a thankless position and virtually every player who's played there for this team has been slagged off.

It probably is, but you said he was one of the top midfield players in the league. Shows what you really know.

Loved the person that said it was ' preposterous ' to suggest that.

bit rich coming from a guy who thinks Castro is a midfielder...

http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/diego-...

Shows what you know. My granddaughter is more knowledgeable than you.

What a crack up! Castro not a midfielder? He spends the whole game right in the middle of the pitch and plays from there. He defends as well as attacks and covers a lot of ground like all good midfielders do.

I assume you think because he attacks a lot, he's an attacker? What about when he defends? His he suddenly a defender? Was Roberto Carlos a defender or attacker?

In a modern team pretty much everyone is a midfielder by that definition, and the line is murky. I've seen Krishna listed online as a centre forward, forward, winger, and midfielder for instance.

March 30, 2018 10:54

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ballane wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

martinb wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

I think his constant giving the ball away when under no pressure is a major blot on his copy book. Remove that from his game and he'll be great.

Is this actually a thing? I don't think he loses possession more easily than most of our team. Some of his best play this season has been retaining the ball under pressure from several players. The more and better developed combinations he has here, the les he loses tge ball. This may also be tactical with him overloaded to create free players elsewhere. Up front I think a goal would have seen him settle. He made some good moves, but was only a stop gap option

He's been a positive out of a fairly rubbish season in my opinion.

It is just my observation of him. I like the look of him but [perhaps I'm looking too hard at him] it infuriates me when he just kicks the ball to the opposition in what are actually poor passes and while he is under no close pressure from opponents. Has no one else seen this?

Thing is though thats something that could be leveled at most of the players in the team including the visa players. Is something thats been with this team for longer than this season seems to be something we have discussed on here a number of times before. Really dont think he is any worse than others in the team. But for whatever reason he seems to be highlighted more than others.

Definitely. Ridenton's missed passes are much less frustrating to me than Paracki's. Some of his poor passing has cost us dearly and although other areas of his game are good you don't want your import players making bad mistakes like that.

The area that needs a real tune up for me is playing out from the back instead of the standard Nix panic reflex of booting it long under the slightest pressure. Obviously this is the natural result of seasons of defensive calamities but it's exasperating seeing every other team in the league so capable working the ball forward through close passing, while we still resort to lower grade hoof-ball.

March 30, 2018 11:59

martinb

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Outpost wrote:

ballane wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

martinb wrote:

Napier Phoenix wrote:

I think his constant giving the ball away when under no pressure is a major blot on his copy book. Remove that from his game and he'll be great.

Is this actually a thing? I don't think he loses possession more easily than most of our team. Some of his best play this season has been retaining the ball under pressure from several players. The more and better developed combinations he has here, the les he loses tge ball. This may also be tactical with him overloaded to create free players elsewhere. Up front I think a goal would have seen him settle. He made some good moves, but was only a stop gap option

He's been a positive out of a fairly rubbish season in my opinion.

It is just my observation of him. I like the look of him but [perhaps I'm looking too hard at him] it infuriates me when he just kicks the ball to the opposition in what are actually poor passes and while he is under no close pressure from opponents. Has no one else seen this?

Thing is though thats something that could be leveled at most of the players in the team including the visa players. Is something thats been with this team for longer than this season seems to be something we have discussed on here a number of times before. Really dont think he is any worse than others in the team. But for whatever reason he seems to be highlighted more than others.

Definitely. Ridenton's missed passes are much less frustrating to me than Paracki's. Some of his poor passing has cost us dearly and although other areas of his game are good you don't want your import players making bad mistakes like that.

The area that needs a real tune up for me is playing out from the back instead of the standard Nix panic reflex of booting it long under the slightest pressure. Obviously this is the natural result of seasons of defensive calamities but it's exasperating seeing every other team in the league so capable working the ball forward through close passing, while we still resort to lower grade hoof-ball.

Needs more Keegan Smith! The once and future sweeper keeper. Remember those days of passing through Sydney?

Poor passing is a result sometimes of a poor player and sometimes of a poorly coached team that's not giving the player good options, or perhaps a player who has been given instructions to look for ambitious passes and is hitting a lower percentage of them, but the ones that come off are more dangerous.

I think also the reason we are seeing Ridenton's mistakes is that he has done A LOT of work this season.

March 30, 2018 15:18

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martinb wrote:

I think also the reason we are seeing Ridenton's mistakes is that he has done A LOT of work this season.

I think he was legitimately terrible in some of the earlier games this season, giving a way a tonne of ball softly, and in bad situations, but improved as it went on. Despite the improvement, once people have an opinion of you it's hard to shake, as any mistake reconfirms the opinion, even if it might happen a lot less than others. His work rate and time on the ball add to this too I think.

March 30, 2018 21:55

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aitkenmike wrote:

martinb wrote:

I think also the reason we are seeing Ridenton's mistakes is that he has done A LOT of work this season.

I think he was legitimately terrible in some of the earlier games this season, giving a way a tonne of ball softly, and in bad situations, but improved as it went on. Despite the improvement, once people have an opinion of you it's hard to shake, as any mistake reconfirms the opinion, even if it might happen a lot less than others. His work rate and time on the ball add to this too I think.

His terrible finishing irritates me. Passing and general play fine but boy has he missed some sitters.

March 31, 2018 04:11

TreeFiddy

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I'm not a fan of Ridenton, but he's a long way from being the worst player in our team. I still find him frustrating, but he has definitely improved since the start of the season and he's the best we've got at present.

If we were going to single out Kiwi's, I'd much rather we drop Doyle than MR.

March 31, 2018 09:32

reg22

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Yeah Doyle was simply awful last night. I'd keep him though.

Ridenton is a worthy retainee too, even though he has a look on his face like a sulking teenage girl

March 31, 2018 10:57

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Discussion about the MLS Kiwi players in another thread, thought I'd move to here. These are the salaries of NZ players in the MLS (converted to NZD) that the we would want to see at the Nix but probably won't:

Michael Boxall - $333,000

Stefan Marinovic - $94,000

Jake Gleeson - $158,000

Bill Tuiloma - $88,000

April 04, 2018 11:15

newzealandpower

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Wow, surprised by how little Marinovic is making, especially compared to Tuiloma.

April 04, 2018 12:08

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newzealandpower wrote:

Wow, surprised by how little Marinovic is making, especially compared to Tuiloma.

Not gonna throw a ton of cash at a guy signed from the German pub leagues. Im sure he will get a pretty decent boost in his next contract.

April 04, 2018 12:52

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RR wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

Wow, surprised by how little Marinovic is making, especially compared to Tuiloma.

Not gonna throw a ton of cash at a guy signed from the German pub leagues. Im sure he will get a pretty decent boost in his next contract.

Got that team promoted to 3 Liga should get are upgrade.

April 04, 2018 16:34

Jazzy Jeff

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As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy Jeggo
Alex Wilkinson
Matthew Spiranovic
Jordan Elsey
Oliver Bozanic
Luke Wilkshere
Lawrence Thomas
Jacob Pepper
Jack Hingert
Andy Rose
Ben Kennedy
Zac Anderson
Jacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi Tzimopoulos
James Musa
Tim Payne
Cameron Howieson
Justin Gulley

April 06, 2018 21:08

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy Jeggo
Alex Wilkinson
Matthew Spiranovic
Jordan Elsey
Oliver Bozanic
Luke Wilkshere
Lawrence Thomas
Jacob Pepper
Jack Hingert
Andy Rose
Ben Kennedy
Zac Anderson
Jacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi Tzimopoulos
James Musa
Tim Payne
Cameron Howieson
Justin Gulley

Not sure why you would want some of those Aussies, some rubbish ones there

Garuccio, Franjic, Taggart, Kilkenny & Buijs are off contract players I wouldn't mind us chasing. All would go immediately into our starting line up.

April 07, 2018 01:12

reg22

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RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy Jeggo
Alex Wilkinson
Matthew Spiranovic
Jordan Elsey
Oliver Bozanic
Luke Wilkshere
Lawrence Thomas
Jacob Pepper
Jack Hingert
Andy Rose
Ben Kennedy
Zac Anderson
Jacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi Tzimopoulos
James Musa
Tim Payne
Cameron Howieson
Justin Gulley

Not sure why you would want some of those Aussies, some rubbish ones there

Garuccio, Franjic, Taggart, Kilkenny & Buijs are off contract players I wouldn't mind us chasing. All would go immediately into our starting line up.

Most of those are an upgrade on what we have IMO

I'm surprized no one has snaffled up Elsey

Wilkinson would be awesome. I'd be happy with those 5 kiwis too

April 07, 2018 12:10

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I really rate Elsey; has good positioning.

From reports I've read, Gulley deserves another chance. I don't think he did that much wrong when he as at the Nix, to be honest.

Is it worth looking at Callum McCowatt at Auckland City, or would it be better for him to mature a bit more first?

April 07, 2018 13:31 · Edited April 07, 2018 13:32

RR

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reg22 wrote:

RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy JeggoAlex WilkinsonMatthew SpiranovicJordan ElseyOliver BozanicLuke WilkshereLawrence ThomasJacob PepperJack HingertAndy RoseBen KennedyZac AndersonJacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi TzimopoulosJames MusaTim PayneCameron HowiesonJustin Gulley

Not sure why you would want some of those Aussies, some rubbish ones there

Garuccio, Franjic, Taggart, Kilkenny & Buijs are off contract players I wouldn't mind us chasing. All would go immediately into our starting line up.

Most of those are an upgrade on what we have IMO

I'm surprized no one has snaffled up Elsey

Wilkinson would be awesome. I'd be happy with those 5 kiwis too

Posco, Anderson, Pepper, Bozanic are dead set average. Wilkshire is too old.

Others I would take, especially Elsey/Spira

Kinda surprised to see Adelaide hasn't re-signed Elsey yet, maybe he has a extentsion trigger in his current deal. Teams don't seem to announce when they are met.

April 07, 2018 17:01

TreeFiddy

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Elsey grew up in Adelaide so maybe he's a one club player? Did his ACL a few years back, so could be related to that? Very strange either way.

I think Callum McCowatt's good enough to play for the Nix, but I think he'll probably have another season at ACFC and go overseas if anything.

April 07, 2018 17:37

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TreeFiddy wrote:

Elsey grew up in Adelaide so maybe he's a one club player? Did his ACL a few years back, so could be related to that? Very strange either way.

I think Callum McCowatt's good enough to play for the Nix, but I think he'll probably have another season at ACFC and go overseas if anything.

Gotta think the only way an Ole kid would sign for the Nix would be if Ramon got the head coaching gig tbh.

April 07, 2018 18:11

Jazzy Jeff

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RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy Jeggo
Alex Wilkinson
Matthew Spiranovic
Jordan Elsey
Oliver Bozanic
Luke Wilkshere
Lawrence Thomas
Jacob Pepper
Jack Hingert
Andy Rose
Ben Kennedy
Zac Anderson
Jacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi Tzimopoulos
James Musa
Tim Payne
Cameron Howieson
Justin Gulley

Not sure why you would want some of those Aussies, some rubbish ones there

Garuccio, Franjic, Taggart, Kilkenny & Buijs are off contract players I wouldn't mind us chasing. All would go immediately into our starting line up.

I did say players Nix "might possibly" want though. I agree especially about the two Jacobs, wouldnt want them at the Nix but I wouldn't have really wanted Mullen either and we signed him so who knows. Don't know how I missed Franjic and Garuccio, both would be great. Didn't include Buijs as he's not an anzac

April 08, 2018 13:59

nix nix

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

As the list gets smaller and smaller everyday, here are the players from Australia and New Zealand who are off contract at the end of this season who the Nix might possibly be interested in once we have a coach (any day now lads). Ordered by (what I perceive to be) ambitiousness:

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AUSTRALIA

Jimmy Jeggo
Alex Wilkinson
Matthew Spiranovic
Jordan Elsey
Oliver Bozanic
Luke Wilkshere
Lawrence Thomas
Jacob Pepper
Jack Hingert
Andy Rose
Ben Kennedy
Zac Anderson
Jacob Poscoliero

NEW ZEALAND

Themi Tzimopoulos
James Musa
Tim Payne
Cameron Howieson
Justin Gulley

Not sure why you would want some of those Aussies, some rubbish ones there

Garuccio, Franjic, Taggart, Kilkenny & Buijs are off contract players I wouldn't mind us chasing. All would go immediately into our starting line up.

I did say players Nix "might possibly" want though. I agree especially about the two Jacobs, wouldnt want them at the Nix but I wouldn't have really wanted Mullen either and we signed him so who knows. Don't know how I missed Franjic and Garuccio, both would be great. Didn't include Buijs as he's not an anzac

Signed the bold one on my Nix fifa 18 career mode.

April 08, 2018 16:39

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Themi I think is insanely underrated by New Zealanders simply because he didn't play much under Hudson. Hot take - if we signed him he'd quickly become one of the best defenders in the league. Would love to bring him, Howieson and Payne in to form a wonderful Kiwi spine

Signing Kiwis is the one main advantage we have over other absolute shark teams like CCM - the better off-contract Aussies like Taggart, Jeggo and Spiranovic wouldn't want to come to either of us unless we dumped a suitcase of money at their door, but I'm betting a lot of Kiwis would find it an honour to be signed by us simply because we're a national representative.

Another transfer system that none of us really consider is loans. There are a lot of top Aussies and even Kiwis at big clubs available for loan - Burnley's Aiden O'Neill comes to mind, an U23 international getting first team minutes in League One on loan this season.

April 09, 2018 12:36 · Edited April 09, 2018 15:42

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In fact, here's a quick list of Aussie and Kiwi players who are/will likely be available for loan next season:

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Brad Inman (Peterborough, 26, currently on loan at Rochdale)

Aiden O'Neill (Burnley, 19)

Awer Mabil (Midtjylland, 22, currently on loan at Pacos de Ferreira in Portugal)

Bernie Ibini (Whitecaps, 24 - may be unrealistic as he has finally started getting first team minutes)

Mark Birighitti (NAC Breda, 27 - backup goalie so may want first team minutes)

Kwame Yeboah (Monchengladbach, 23, currently on loan at 3rd tier Paderborn)

Riley McGree (Club Brugge, 19, currently on loan at Newcastle Jets)

Tom Glover (Spurs, 19, currently on loan at CCM)

Danijel Nizic (Morecambe, 23, backup goalie but still really talented)

Jasko Keranovic (West Brom, 20)

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Clayton Lewis (21, Scun.thorpe, we know him!)

Kip Colvey (23, Rapids, we know him too!)

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April 09, 2018 12:48 · Edited April 09, 2018 17:53

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If just going to say that if I was a club that copped abuse roundly for Kosta leaving for 'personal reasons' I wouldn't be going near Howieson when he left Team Wellington for similar 'personal reasons'

April 09, 2018 13:25

mrsmiis

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Baiter wrote:

If just going to say that if I was a club that copped abuse roundly for Kosta leaving for 'personal reasons' I wouldn't be going near Howieson when he left Team Wellington for similar 'personal reasons'

Yeah that's true. Think that was more about him not enjoying playing football, he said in an interview that he regained his love for it moving to the pseudoprofessional environment at Auckland City so not too sure if he would want to come back.

April 09, 2018 15:38 · Edited April 09, 2018 15:39

nix nix

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Any rumors on who's on there way out of the Nix?

April 09, 2018 20:08

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mrsmiis wrote:

Themi I think is insanely underrated by New Zealanders simply because he didn't play much under Hudson. Hot take - if we signed him he'd quickly become one of the best defenders in the league. Would love to bring him, Howieson and Payne in to form a wonderful Kiwi spine

Signing Kiwis is the one main advantage we have over other absolute shark teams like CCM - the better off-contract Aussies like Taggart, Jeggo and Spiranovic wouldn't want to come to either of us unless we dumped a suitcase of money at their door, but I'm betting a lot of Kiwis would find it an honour to be signed by us simply because we're a national representative.

Another transfer system that none of us really consider is loans. There are a lot of top Aussies and even Kiwis at big clubs available for loan - Burnley's Aiden O'Neill comes to mind, an U23 international getting first team minutes in League One on loan this season.

His New Zealand family lives in Wellington too. Is a realistic shout.

April 10, 2018 15:17

WhoStoleMySock

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I hear Fernando Torres is leaving Atletico after this season.......

April 10, 2018 15:25

djtim3000

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mrsmiis wrote:

Themi I think is insanely underrated by New Zealanders simply because he didn't play much under Hudson. Hot take - if we signed him he'd quickly become one of the best defenders in the league. Would love to bring him, Howieson and Payne in to form a wonderful Kiwi spine

He's probably not underrated by people on this forum though! Those who have seen him play know he is a class act in either CB or DM.

A back four of
Cacace - Themi - Fox - Tratt would be an absolute dream for next year. Not sure who another RB option would be if getting Tratt back here is unrealistic. With Doyle and Gulley (who I agree deserves another shot) the LB position should be sorted though.

April 10, 2018 15:47

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I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

April 10, 2018 18:42

Jazzy Jeff

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AucklandPhoenix wrote:

I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

Naturally a more defensive/traditional fullback, but very tidy on the ball and looks for a pass rather than hoofing it after winning the ball. Doesn't rush up the field as soon as we get the ball but has done well on the overlap a number of times and doesn't shy away from helping out offensively

April 10, 2018 19:15

Jazzy Jeff

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WhoStoleMySock wrote:

I hear Fernando Torres is leaving Atletico after this season.......

we can dream, can't we

April 10, 2018 19:21

djtim3000

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

WhoStoleMySock wrote:

I hear Fernando Torres is leaving Atletico after this season.......

we can dream, can't we

He has a large tattoo on his arm written in the language Tolkien invented for the LOTR. Apparently a big fan. Surely that would influence a decision to play for the only professional football team in Middle Earth!

April 10, 2018 19:35

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almost 16 years

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

AucklandPhoenix wrote:

I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

Naturally a more defensive/traditional fullback, but very tidy on the ball and looks for a pass rather than hoofing it after winning the ball. Doesn't rush up the field as soon as we get the ball but has done well on the overlap a number of times and doesn't shy away from helping out offensively

He is a DM/CB being played out of position but doing well. Long term he is probably a DM as I don't think he is big enough for a CB.

April 10, 2018 20:49

Boro4eva

Marquee

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about 17 years

RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

AucklandPhoenix wrote:

I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

Naturally a more defensive/traditional fullback, but very tidy on the ball and looks for a pass rather than hoofing it after winning the ball. Doesn't rush up the field as soon as we get the ball but has done well on the overlap a number of times and doesn't shy away from helping out offensively

He is a DM/CB being played out of position but doing well. Long term he is probably a DM as I don't think he is big enough for a CB.

Height or weight?he can bulk up of course.

April 10, 2018 21:06

Mainland FC

Marquee

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6.8K

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almost 14 years

Boro4eva wrote:

RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

AucklandPhoenix wrote:

I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

Naturally a more defensive/traditional fullback, but very tidy on the ball and looks for a pass rather than hoofing it after winning the ball. Doesn't rush up the field as soon as we get the ball but has done well on the overlap a number of times and doesn't shy away from helping out offensively

He is a DM/CB being played out of position but doing well. Long term he is probably a DM as I don't think he is big enough for a CB.

Height or weight? he can bulk up of course.

Did not work out for Fenton - he was never bulky enough to be a good defender able to stay his ground.

April 10, 2018 22:29

RR

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Bossi Insider

10K

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34K

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almost 16 years

Boro4eva wrote:

RR wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

AucklandPhoenix wrote:

I haven't yet seen Cacece play. What type of player is he? Solely a defender or gets up and down the flanks and can play forward as well?

Naturally a more defensive/traditional fullback, but very tidy on the ball and looks for a pass rather than hoofing it after winning the ball. Doesn't rush up the field as soon as we get the ball but has done well on the overlap a number of times and doesn't shy away from helping out offensively

He is a DM/CB being played out of position but doing well. Long term he is probably a DM as I don't think he is big enough for a CB.

Height or weight?he can bulk up of course.

Height, he is listed at 170cm. Maybe he will have a late growth spurt.

April 11, 2018 01:22