Was - Phoenix Transfer Speculation (Part 1)

haha Yeah, Love it.

The funny thing is, the guy stated that the rumour was started here yet not one of them have looked here since because if they had they'd know it's a have!

Let's do it again! Let's tell SFCU.net that Marco's signed for them. 

... actually, guys, enjoy it while you can, kiwi pie will no doubt spoil the party once he shows up.
Doloras2011-02-11 20:09:49

"he best young talent in the A league imo, can take a player on, can cross a ball (which most players struggle with im looking at you Pondleyak) and is quick, the only downside is he is a Kiwi and can't play for Australia."

... and finally, something like 2 hours into the thread, someone calls shenanigans!

But wait, wait, he didn't mention that it was a troll

Hello Tard fans!

you got punked! TopLeft072011-02-11 20:23:16

Therk! That is VERY VERY naughty!

And News and Doloras - encouraging him on like that.

All of you go to the 4-Kings (or Foxes) and think long and hard about what you've done.

"have any of you guys actually read that thread until the end? Looks like a hook, line, sinker etc etc

Yes hello to you kiwi kents reading this as well
"


PS. Well done Therk, good lolz.TopLeft072011-02-11 20:51:02

PROBLEM TOUCHDOWN?

We've been found out!

*runs*







to MV forums

Everybody who has an account there or is keen to troll - post coolface in the thread :>

edit: Did they just coolface themselves?
Therk2011-02-11 21:01:02

Bastards. You had me jizzing in my trousers. :)s3tTz2011-02-11 21:13:39

Very well played - you even had me sweating there for a bit.

Personally I think it is stupid and not what we do

Sorry mum.

LOL thats right, naughty boys.  Just encourages trolls on here, we've been through that before

I told them to go to the "Naughty Pub" and drink about what they'd done (1 for each year of their age).

That'll fix 'em. 

Ok done whay now?

Say sorry to the poor Tard boys. Maybe give them some flares to play with.

that was very funny

"Debate rages over future of young star Rojas

SAM WORTHINGTON Last updated 05:00 12/02/2011

Wynton Rufer is urging him to stay in Wellington, Brisbane Roar are planning to pounce, the Phoenix have made their offer and Marco Rojas just wants to play football.

The 19-year-old from Hamilton still helps out with the goalposts at training but is already one of the club's best players after a breakthrough A-League campaign.

Rojas comes off contract at the end of the season but the exciting midfielder didn't want to discuss his future this week as he focuses on the Phoenix's playoff tilt.

He is yet to sit down with father Roddy � who doubles as his agent � and have a serious discussion but the vultures are beginning to circle, including league leaders Brisbane.

Oceania footballer of the century Rufer has a long association with Rojas, who joined his Wynrs academy in 2003, and rang Roddy urging them to re-sign with Wellington and continue his development.

"He'd be very foolish if he moved on," said Rufer, who played for 15 years in Germany, England, Switzerland and Japan.

"I told his dad, `you've got to sign for another year'. It's hard for them, the son is a bit of a superstar and you've got clubs knocking on his door. Just stay calm and sign for another year."

Rufer believed up to four A-League clubs were interested and that Rojas � estimated to be on about $50,000 at Wellington � could command a price tag of up to $300,000.

But Rufer didn't think he was ready to play overseas. "He's only had a few games and to be honest, the level here is about three levels less than overseas.

"It's difficult � the media [and] people only see one game and then get excited. Marco went for trials in Germany three years ago with my son and they didn't even get a look-in."

Rufer had concerns over Rojas' size (1.68m, 63kg), saying only the truly exceptional � think Lionel Messi � could thrive in Europe with such a small physique.

And while Rojas' speed and dribbling ability were tormenting A-League defenders, Europe was a completely different kettle of fish.

"The game over there is one and two touch. I think it would be very difficult for Marco to survive in that game. The defenders are not smart in the A-League and they ball watch."

Brisbane coach Ange Postecoglu has form in pinching Phoenix talent. Kosta Barbarouses was warming the bench in Wellington but Postecoglu saw something and has helped mould him into one of the league's premier strikers.

Ad Feedback Rojas would fit nicely into Brisbane's fluid, attractive style and Postecoglu plans to table an offer at the end of the season.

"When the time is right, we'll make contact with Wellington and get permission to speak to the boy and see whether he likes the option of coming to us," Postecoglu said.

"He's been fantastic since breaking into the first team and he looks a very exciting player."

Postecoglu also believed Rojas needed at least two more A-League seasons under his belt before having a crack in Europe.

"The easy bit for any young player is when they first break in because there's no pressure, no expectations, and oppositions give you a little bit more freedom.

"That's the track record of the A-League � guys that left after their first year haven't had a great success rate overseas."

Phoenix chief executive Nathan Greenham said there was a firm offer in front of the Rojas camp and denied they were lowballing the youngster.

"We're hopeful of retaining Marco, we think we've made a fair and reasonable offer so we've just got our fingers crossed."

- The Dominion Post

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/4649225/Debate-rages-over-future-of-young-star-Rojas"

Interesting that Ange has openly said they will target Marco.

With Ange saying they want to speak to us about Rojas, it makes you feel that we should offer him  a deal he can't refuse. Get rid of all the dead wood, (ie Diego and Toto) and whoever else, and offer him a sweet pay packet. He's worth every cent..

If he can play like this or better next season, it wouldn't surprise me that the casual fan would go to see him.

^Agreed.

Give him five times his current Salary (50k) and make him our Youth Marquee

Phoenix chief executive Nathan Greenham said there was a firm offer in front of the Rojas camp and denied they were lowballing the youngster.

"We're hopeful of retaining Marco, we think we've made a fair and reasonable offer so we've just got our fingers crossed."

You'd hope we would be able to offer him a multi year deal on a youth marquee wage, youd just hope he doesnt have a second season flop.

But we gotta get him on side and surely he has some loyalty to us?

Banner for tomorrow:???
"PLEASE STAY MARCO"

"We'll get you all the beer and wimmenz you want"

He's got the woman he wants and I invited him for a pre-game at one at the bencher the other week and he wasn't keen.

Disgraceful.

That sort of attitude clearly shows he is not EPL material.

He at least needs to be frequenting a few nightclubs close to match days and even better if he can GBH a few random people.

No - he needs to spend another season here learning the trade.

f**koff Ange

Though I do remember him saying he targetted Rojas even before he broke through for us

This assumes money is the deciding factor.  Plenty of other things to consider (ACL, chances of playing first team, access to reserve  team etc).

Fair to say Marco will be a starter. Although it will be interesting if we retain Nick Ward and when Paul Ifill and Leo Bertos return from injury.

But I'd imagine a starting line up of

               ???
                  Ifill
Rojas                          Ward
             Lia Brown
                 
Lochhead ??? Dura Muscat
               Paston.

Bench
Bertos
Big Mac
Hearfield
CrowtherLuis Garcia2011-02-12 18:33:46

Could be a long season for greenie next year

Indeed, also for Pav unless he can get some game time

That assumes Ifiil play as a striker rather than RM. Also Ricki is pretty loyal to leo.

Plus, hearfield won't be here next year.