How is nz football supposed to develop, the phoenix is pretty much it.
... I want to write something sarcastic in response to this. But I will be good, for once (don't get used to it).
Other A-League clubs signing NZ footballers helps NZ football develop (assuming that they get game time). Kosta can be picked for the AWs while playing in Brisbane. Marco can be picked for the AWs if he goes to play in Melbourne.
This is bad news on a club level, not necessarily on a national level.
I don't think he'll develop in Melbourne any more than here thats all, at least no more than with the national coach who will be picking him. Now he's just givin ricki a load of sour grapes to chew on and an excuse to hold a grudge. I wouldn't care if he went overseas. I get that's how people improve, but jumping sideways clubs isnt. (I guess that's my interpretation of it)
My reasoning sans sarcasm anyway.
Moss and Kosta could be justified in leaving. Wee mac and Brockie were never at the phoenix. Smeltz is older and looking after Mrs Smeltz and went to an expansion team. Sure playing in aussie helps, but he was playing there every 2nd week anyway already under his national coach.I don't see the reason here. Time will heal it though.
f**king victory :/
raynes2011-02-27 14:42:35