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Posted July 13, 2018 12:15 · last edited July 13, 2018 12:16

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Marto wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

djtim3000 wrote:

DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Central/Defensive mids who are currently free agents. Difficult to speculate on obviously because of the sheer number of free agent players, not knowing how much the Nix would spend, not knowing what Rudan is looking for in his players but here are some that I found interesting

  • Guillaume Gillet - Belgian, 34. Last played with Olympiacos in the Greek league but played most of his career at Gent and Anderlecht in the Belgian League. Brief spell in Ligue 1 with Bastia
  • Dean Marney - English, 34. Notched up over 250 Championship matches and almost 100 in the Prem. Has just left Burnley after an 8 year stint
  • Mark Davies - English, 30, has just left Bolton after an 8 year stay. 120 Championship matches
  • Michael Essien - More possible than it seems, 35 now and has just left Persib Bandung in the Indonesian League. Don't know what his fitness is like now, but the man used to have a ridiculous engine in his Chelsea days and would still be a rockstar signing.
  • Karl Henry - English, 35. A real hard man, bit of a cod but a real proven veteran of the game. 127 games in the Prem, 326 in the Championship across more than a decade playing for Wolves, QPR and Bolton. Perhaps too old, but definitely experienced and of Taylor ilk
  • Rostyn Griffiths - Australian, 30. Much closer to home, already proven to be decent at A-League level. Would happily have him in midfield as he is good for A-League standards but wouldn't take up and import slot.
  • Mark Milligan - Australian, 32. Same deal as Griffiths, but weirdly seems even less likely than us signing any of the imports

Dean Marney would be a good shout, would be a top player at the A-League level despite his age. A NZ connection as well. Apparently has some interest from lower level English sides but with his age and recent injury, the relative short length of the A-League season could be enticing.

I think us only having 27 games a season is a real draw card for us, and we should be looking a championship players who are a little older and who want an easier gig. Sell that and the lifestyle, I know Wellington can be cold but we have a beautiful city and culture which nothing in Britain is similar to. Gotta be some gems in there who would come on a cut deal if it means that they can keep playing for longer and live in a nice place 

Er ever been to Brighton?

Brighton doesn't come close to Wellington. Brits love it because it's one of the few places in the country that isn't constantly grey and cold, but it's certainly not beautiful and doesn't have the vibrant culture that Wellington does. Brighton is just normal Britain but with a beach and more sun

Darkstar is decent, but  garage project sharkes all over it

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:
Marto wrote:
DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:
djtim3000 wrote:
DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Central/Defensive mids who are currently free agents. Difficult to speculate on obviously because of the sheer number of free agent players, not knowing how much the Nix would spend, not knowing what Rudan is looking for in his players but here are some that I found interesting

  • Guillaume Gillet - Belgian, 34. Last played with Olympiacos in the Greek league but played most of his career at Gent and Anderlecht in the Belgian League. Brief spell in Ligue 1 with Bastia
  • Dean Marney - English, 34. Notched up over 250 Championship matches and almost 100 in the Prem. Has just left Burnley after an 8 year stint
  • Mark Davies - English, 30, has just left Bolton after an 8 year stay. 120 Championship matches
  • Michael Essien - More possible than it seems, 35 now and has just left Persib Bandung in the Indonesian League. Don't know what his fitness is like now, but the man used to have a ridiculous engine in his Chelsea days and would still be a rockstar signing.
  • Karl Henry - English, 35. A real hard man, bit of a cod but a real proven veteran of the game. 127 games in the Prem, 326 in the Championship across more than a decade playing for Wolves, QPR and Bolton. Perhaps too old, but definitely experienced and of Taylor ilk
  • Rostyn Griffiths - Australian, 30. Much closer to home, already proven to be decent at A-League level. Would happily have him in midfield as he is good for A-League standards but wouldn't take up and import slot.
  • Mark Milligan - Australian, 32. Same deal as Griffiths, but weirdly seems even less likely than us signing any of the imports

Dean Marney would be a good shout, would be a top player at the A-League level despite his age. A NZ connection as well. Apparently has some interest from lower level English sides but with his age and recent injury, the relative short length of the A-League season could be enticing.

I think us only having 27 games a season is a real draw card for us, and we should be looking a championship players who are a little older and who want an easier gig. Sell that and the lifestyle, I know Wellington can be cold but we have a beautiful city and culture which nothing in Britain is similar to. Gotta be some gems in there who would come on a cut deal if it means that they can keep playing for longer and live in a nice place 

Er ever been to Brighton?

Brighton doesn't come close to Wellington. Brits love it because it's one of the few places in the country that isn't constantly grey and cold, but it's certainly not beautiful and doesn't have the vibrant culture that Wellington does. Brighton is just normal Britain but with a beach and more sun

Darkstar is decent, but  garage project sharkes all over it

Unknown editor edited July 13, 2018 12:16
DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:
Marto wrote:
DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:
djtim3000 wrote:
DJ Jazzy Jeff Sarpong wrote:

Central/Defensive mids who are currently free agents. Difficult to speculate on obviously because of the sheer number of free agent players, not knowing how much the Nix would spend, not knowing what Rudan is looking for in his players but here are some that I found interesting

  • Guillaume Gillet - Belgian, 34. Last played with Olympiacos in the Greek league but played most of his career at Gent and Anderlecht in the Belgian League. Brief spell in Ligue 1 with Bastia
  • Dean Marney - English, 34. Notched up over 250 Championship matches and almost 100 in the Prem. Has just left Burnley after an 8 year stint
  • Mark Davies - English, 30, has just left Bolton after an 8 year stay. 120 Championship matches
  • Michael Essien - More possible than it seems, 35 now and has just left Persib Bandung in the Indonesian League. Don't know what his fitness is like now, but the man used to have a ridiculous engine in his Chelsea days and would still be a rockstar signing.
  • Karl Henry - English, 35. A real hard man, bit of a cod but a real proven veteran of the game. 127 games in the Prem, 326 in the Championship across more than a decade playing for Wolves, QPR and Bolton. Perhaps too old, but definitely experienced and of Taylor ilk
  • Rostyn Griffiths - Australian, 30. Much closer to home, already proven to be decent at A-League level. Would happily have him in midfield as he is good for A-League standards but wouldn't take up and import slot.
  • Mark Milligan - Australian, 32. Same deal as Griffiths, but weirdly seems even less likely than us signing any of the imports

Dean Marney would be a good shout, would be a top player at the A-League level despite his age. A NZ connection as well. Apparently has some interest from lower level English sides but with his age and recent injury, the relative short length of the A-League season could be enticing.

I think us only having 27 games a season is a real draw card for us, and we should be looking a championship players who are a little older and who want an easier gig. Sell that and the lifestyle, I know Wellington can be cold but we have a beautiful city and culture which nothing in Britain is similar to. Gotta be some gems in there who would come on a cut deal if it means that they can keep playing for longer and live in a nice place 

Er ever been to Brighton?

Brighton doesn't come close to Wellington. Brits love it because it's one of the few places in the country that isn't constantly grey and cold, but it's certainly not beautiful and doesn't have the vibrant culture that Wellington does. Brighton is just normal Britain but with a beach and more sun

Darkstar is decent, garage project sharkes all over it