More likely he was told to work on a couple of areas and come back over Christmas for another trial.
3 roster spots left now, would like to see Howieson, Payne & McCowatt signed but the likelihood of any of them signing is rather remote.
Transfer Talk - 2018/19 Season
Let's see what he can do at RWB
I like this signing it probably means we can play 4 at the back now. Louis is no good in a four. Gives us more tactical flexibility
I like this signing as well. Always liked him as a player, Good on him for preserving and think he is more then good enough for this league.
More likely he was told to work on a couple of areas and come back over Christmas for another trial.
3 roster spots left now, would like to see Howieson, Payne & McCowatt signed but the likelihood of any of them signing is rather remote.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/11...
Rudan said he hopes that success will now translate into other areas of the game in New Zealand, with a stronger scouting network and a squad comprising mainly of Kiwis all part of his long-term vision.
"You've got a unique opportunity to build on something here, knowing you change something within the professional club that hopefully the ripple effect starts to work and the whole game in the country can change."
I think Rudan is doing more than his bit, to make the Nix a more attractive destination for Kiwi players. Hopefully that translates into a few of the Ole grads for example, being encouraged to trial at NZ's only pro outfit.
Whatever happens, it's certainly welcome positive developments at the moment.
Sounds like Justin Gulley. According to Rollo's twitter comment.
What's the deal with him? Don't know anything about the domestic league (or much of the a-league out width the nix in fairness).
One of the best defenders in the league, plays for Team Wellington where he's captain - had a short spell at the Nix two seasons ago where he played 8 times. Plays as a right centre back in Team Wellington's back three, but is more comfortable at RB and can definitely do a job in Fenton's role who he's presumably signed to compete with. Made his AWs debut in June this year
Agree with all of this. Would TW fans consider him better than Fenton or back up?
Sounds like Justin Gulley. According to Rollo's twitter comment.
What's the deal with him? Don't know anything about the domestic league (or much of the a-league out width the nix in fairness).
One of the best defenders in the league, plays for Team Wellington where he's captain - had a short spell at the Nix two seasons ago where he played 8 times. Plays as a right centre back in Team Wellington's back three, but is more comfortable at RB and can definitely do a job in Fenton's role who he's presumably signed to compete with. Made his AWs debut in June this year
Agree with all of this. Would TW fans consider him better than Fenton or back up?
Now being linked with Golec - https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/golec-to-phoenix-as-rudan-seeks-reinforcements
Golec? Oh god, please, no.
Golec? Oh god, please, no.
May have as well kept Nichols
What does Golec offer that we dont already have?
Surely bollocks. We have Dura, Taylor, Doyle, Fox and Lowry. We've also seen Kopa do well there. Why the hell would we need Golec
Sounds like Justin Gulley. According to Rollo's twitter comment.
What's the deal with him? Don't know anything about the domestic league (or much of the a-league out width the nix in fairness).
One of the best defenders in the league, plays for Team Wellington where he's captain - had a short spell at the Nix two seasons ago where he played 8 times. Plays as a right centre back in Team Wellington's back three, but is more comfortable at RB and can definitely do a job in Fenton's role who he's presumably signed to compete with. Made his AWs debut in June this year
Agree with all of this. Would TW fans consider him better than Fenton or back up?
My memory of Gulley from last time was that he was quite quick, decent enough and a little on the short side.
Good for the Phoenix to be able to offer a contract to a former academy guy. That looks good.
I'm ok with this i think. Guess this means Dura is hanging up the boots next season and he's going to be the ready made replacement. Looks similar.. Rudan obviously doesnt trust Fox and Lowry in a back 3
Surely bollocks. We have Dura, Taylor, Doyle, Fox and Lowry. We've also seen Kopa do well there. Why the hell would we need Golec
CCM fans seem to think he is still struggling with pain from his leg break last season. Makes it even a bit more of a strange one.
I was hoping our days of signing Ausi journeymen unwanted by the CCM's of this world were over
It's also the posi where we have the most cover already
Don't understand this
I was hoping our days of signing Ausi journeymen unwanted by the CCM's of this world were over
It's also the posi where we have the most cover already
Don't understand this
I'd say Fox is untrusted, Lowrie isn't really a CB and you can't really have your backup central midfielder as your backup central defender. If kopa breaks into the side in midfield we have no CB cover, especially when Taylor and dura are both getting on.
I was hoping our days of signing Ausi journeymen unwanted by the CCM's of this world were over
It's also the posi where we have the most cover already
Don't understand this
I'd say Fox is untrusted, Lowrie isn't really a CB and you can't really have your backup central midfielder as your backup central defender. If kopa breaks into the side in midfield we have no CB cover, especially when Taylor and dura are both getting on.
Really bizarre signing, we're definitely more in need of DM cover.
I wonder if Dylan Fox is looking at this signing and thinking that his future might lie elsewhere? Really perplexed by this one, especially considering a lack of game time for Fox this season when he was a constant last season (I know he's got some competition this time around...) and the fact Golec is only really getting back into the swing of things after a leg break.
Still, in Rudan we trust. Was seriously hoping for a midfielder, but there's still time to get someone across the line.
I wonder if Dylan Fox is looking at this signing and thinking that his future might lie elsewhere? Really perplexed by this one, especially considering a lack of gametime and a recent bad injury for Golec.
Still, in Rudan we trust. Was seriously hoping for a midfielder, but there's still time to get someone across the line.
I agree, fell for Fox with this signing. Fox was great last year with some regular football. This signing is not the midfield cover I was expecting and hoping for.
I genuinely don't understand why Fox has been shafted. He was very good lat season ,and with time/trust he could be come a very good A-League level CB. I guess Rudan sees more than us.
Club still hasn't announced it, right? Will there be a press conference for both Golec and Gulley?
I was hoping our days of signing Ausi journeymen unwanted by the CCM's of this world were over
It's also the posi where we have the most cover already
Don't understand this
I'd say Fox is untrusted, Lowrie isn't really a CB and you can't really have your backup central midfielder as your backup central defender. If kopa breaks into the side in midfield we have no CB cover, especially when Taylor and dura are both getting on.
Maybe we're planning on pulling a de Laet and playing one of our CBs somewhere completely random - Rudan might try to make a starting XI completely out of them??
I genuinely don't understand why Fox has been shafted. He was very good lat season ,and with time/trust he could be come a very good A-League level CB. I guess Rudan sees more than us.
Fox was part of a genuinely terrible defence last year.
Stuff reports Aus / Cro 'journeyman' Antony Golec 'is expected' to sign for the Nix.
Looks like Rudan couldn't find a better new DM than Kopczynski (unless one shows up by tomorrow).
So Kopa is now full-time DM cover, and Golec challenges Doyle for a starting spot at LCB, and gives extra cover for Dura and Taylor.
Golec was one of the league's top-ranking CBs last season, in a losing cause. Aus u-20 and u-23 rep. Bit better than 'journeyman'.
Gives height (1.94m) at the back. Left footed. Is he quick?
He has the potential to be the Nix's best CB. With an aging backline, Rudan might also be thinking about next season. Rudan's said he's not completely happy with the defence, especially at set pieces.
Potentially an excellent signing, if it happens.
Not 100% convinced on Golec signing. A broken leg is never easy to come back from especially at 30+. Don't think he gives us anymore than Fox. A midfield backup for Mandi/Rufur is still desperately needed.
Not 100% convinced on Golec signing. A broken leg is never easy to come back from especially at 30+. Don't think he gives us anymore than Fox. A midfield backup for Mandi/Rufur is still desperately needed.
Golec’s 28. Mandi has recovered from a leg break and he is 29.
I think also potentially a good signing, with an eye to next season.
In the Messiah we trust.
I think our squad looks really well balanced overall. There's back-up for pretty much every player in every position. Burns looks cooked and maybe light in midfield but we actually have the rare situation of genuinely being able to pick on form
Stuff reports Aus / Cro 'journeyman' Antony Golec 'is expected' to sign for the Nix.
Looks like Rudan couldn't find a better new DM than Kopczynski (unless one shows up by tomorrow).
So Kopa is now full-time DM cover, and Golec challenges Doyle for a starting spot at LCB, and gives extra cover for Dura and Taylor.
Golec was one of the league's top-ranking CBs last season, in a losing cause. Aus u-20 and u-23 rep. Bit better than 'journeyman'.
Gives height (1.94m) at the back. Left footed. Is he quick?
He has the potential to be the Nix's best CB. With an aging backline, Rudan might also be thinking about next season. Rudan's said he's not completely happy with the defence, especially at set pieces.
Potentially an excellent signing, if it happens.
Both signings are pretty smart, only for the rest of the season so he's saying to them "show me your up to the challenge and want to work for a contract next year" - Kopa at CB was clearly a stop gap as we lacked a decent distributor back there. Perhaps he sees Golec as filling this spot and it means Kopa can focus on challenging Mandi and Rufer.
Stuff reports Aus / Cro 'journeyman' Antony Golec 'is expected' to sign for the Nix.
Looks like Rudan couldn't find a better new DM than Kopczynski (unless one shows up by tomorrow).
So Kopa is now full-time DM cover, and Golec challenges Doyle for a starting spot at LCB, and gives extra cover for Dura and Taylor.
Golec was one of the league's top-ranking CBs last season, in a losing cause. Aus u-20 and u-23 rep. Bit better than 'journeyman'.
Gives height (1.94m) at the back. Left footed. Is he quick?
He has the potential to be the Nix's best CB. With an aging backline, Rudan might also be thinking about next season. Rudan's said he's not completely happy with the defence, especially at set pieces.
Potentially an excellent signing, if it happens.
I feel a bit better now about this signing - especially that at 28 he is still likely to be a long-term option if he's competitive.
Golec comes from the Sydney United cradle where Rudan comes from - it may be that he's giving him a chance to get into a better team than CCM to aid his injury recovery and for a career resuscitation. And he's tall enough and hopefully skilful enough to be useful for us.
I genuinely don't understand why Fox has been shafted. He was very good lat season ,and with time/trust he could be come a very good A-League level CB. I guess Rudan sees more than us.
Fox was part of a genuinely terrible defence last year.
I genuinely don't understand why Fox has been shafted. He was very good lat season ,and with time/trust he could be come a very good A-League level CB. I guess Rudan sees more than us.
Fox was part of a genuinely terrible defence last year.
From what I have seen of him, I think he simply makes too many mistakes to be a starter at A - League level.
I've figured it out - he's got 62k Instagram followers. That's 4x more than the club has.
#metrics
I genuinely don't understand why Fox has been shafted. He was very good lat season ,and with time/trust he could be come a very good A-League level CB. I guess Rudan sees more than us.
Fox was part of a genuinely terrible defence last year.
Well Rudan is doing a great job of turning the team around.
Regardless of that even, I'd trust the coach and staff who see Dylan Fox in action day in, day out to make a better judge on his ability that you or me. If Rudan things that Golec can do a better job at A League level than the likes of Fox, so be it. Football is ruthless.
Wouldn't say Fox is out of the picture. I think Rudan likes having a left footer at that LCB position. If Taylor was unavailable Rudan probably would prefer Fox over Golec/Doyle. Golec also allows Doyle to play LB/LWB if needed or he can cover there too. Probably why Kopa was preferred to Fox as he is better distributing with his left.
Just needed cover for Dura this weekend and Taylor when he gets his 5th. Smart play
I don't see Golec replacing Taylor or Durante, but Doyle's been poor this season. If Golec's going to be competing with/replacing him then it's a good move by the club.