McGlinchey? How are CCM for imports?
2, McGlinchey & ZwaanswijkI would like to see us target Keat and Gleeson. Both will be AWs for 10 years and earn USD 42k in the states. We can pay them more, have them work under the AWs coach and get kiwi players into the side.
Normo's coming home
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Would Brockie come here? I both 
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him but Ricki has had plenty of opportunities to sign him and hasn't.
and him but Ricki has had plenty of opportunities to sign him and hasn't.You know we belong together...
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I see Jonas Salley has signed for Gold Coast. There was a man to hold midfield to leave Manny at Right Back.
Jonas Salley - my favourite KnightOi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
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The RB position has been traditonally weak, and I think it would be worth using an import spot to give us some real strength there.
We have been looking for a RB since the start, since Manny is solid there I think it might just be easier to find someone to fill the hole Manny leaves in the mids instead.Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
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I see Jonas Salley has signed for Gold Coast. There was a man to hold midfield to leave Manny at Right Back.
Good call - he was a stand out in a poor Knights teamPeoples Republik of Aucklandia
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Unlikely Dan Keat would want to leave LA Galaxy..
Craig Henderson could be an option..
Would love to see us get Jake Gleeson!
Kris Bright probably isn't up to the standard..
Why did we let James Musa go?
Luke Rowe is likely for next season.
Dakota Lucas maybe..
Andy Bevin when he's done carving up in the USA.Luis Garcia2011-11-22 23:40:29
Craig Henderson could be an option..
Would love to see us get Jake Gleeson!
Kris Bright probably isn't up to the standard..
Why did we let James Musa go?
Luke Rowe is likely for next season.
Dakota Lucas maybe..
Andy Bevin when he's done carving up in the USA.Luis Garcia2011-11-22 23:40:29
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Why did we let James Musa
Because he's not good enough for the A-League?
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Why did we let James Musa
Because he's not good enough for the A-League?
Because he got kicked out of his gang for wearing Yellow and Black!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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Why did we let James Musa
Because he's not good enough for the A-League?
So how come we still have Tim Brown?
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Why did we let James Musa
Because he's not good enough for the A-League?
To be confirmed. I blame Jade North
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There is Downey who was seemingly recruited for right back before getting injured. How close is he to being fit?
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Why did we let James Musa
Because he's not good enough for the A-League?
So do we reckon James Musa was only there because of Jonathan Gould..
I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
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In a squad of 20 you should hold a spot just 'because' ?
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
Don't agree with this. I've got nothing against Musa (apart from his distribution looking dodgy) but we have needed Griffiths already who does look more comfortable on the ball. Would we really want two youth center backs?
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
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Hmmm, I think it's about a balanced squad. At the moment I think we do, because last season we had 3 established CB's and one youth. This season we have 2 established CB's and one youth, Musa (or anothing CB) being in the mix could be really good to 1) push Griffiths to keep kicking ass and 2) ensure if Dura & SigmUnd suffer injury/suspension at the same time we have cover.
At the moment in all areas of the field we're riding our luck with our poor discipline record (whether or not that's the ref's fault is another conversation) and the youth spots give you a chance to try and counter that.
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
Don't agree with this. I've got nothing against Musa (apart from his distribution looking dodgy) but we have needed Griffiths already who does look more comfortable on the ball. Would we really want two youth center backs?
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In fact IMO its a dumb idea ever having youth CB's. Fine getting young attacking players but you should always recruit experiance in defense. No place for kids learning and making mistakes which can cost you a game.
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
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Don't agree with this. I've got nothing against Musa (apart from�his�distribution�looking dodgy) but we have�needed Griffiths already who does look more comfortable on the ball.�Would we really want two youth center backs?�
But what I was suggesting is if we had kept James Musa then we didn't need Brent Griffiths.
James Musa is two years younger. I guess if we sign a youth player for his potential it seems weird not to keep him when he would still fit the youth bracket. There was obviously a reason to sign him up in the first place.
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Except what you are advocating is holding on to a player just because he's young. The people in charge don't believe he's A-League quality so we would still have needed Griffiths or someone who is A-League quality to cover for him.
When you have a salary cap and squad size restriction why would you just keep someone on the books who you believe isn't good enough?
If we had a youth squad that position is entirely valid but we don't.
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Was it Musa`s fault he was maybe bought in 2 years to soon
Never played senior football (NZFC) before the Nix
Now he has lost his chance
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Why has he lost his chance? He's in the ASB Prem now, and if he can demonstrate there that his game has improved enough to give him another crack at professional football, then he will get that opportunity. If he can't demonstrate this, then that's life.
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if Musa shows he's good enough with some ASB experience he'll be back - for mine he looked ok just a little raw.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Confidence and momentum are important
He has taken a knock, including the Bradford deal falling through
The next few years will be a test of character for sure
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
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In fact IMO its a dumb idea ever having youth CB's. Fine getting young attacking players but you should always recruit experiance in defense. No place for kids learning and making mistakes which can cost you a game.
You know we belong together...
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Confidence and momentum are important
He has taken a knock, including the Bradford deal falling through
The next few years will be a test of character for sure
I think his time with the U20's will overshadow that.
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
Don't agree with this. I've got nothing against Musa (apart from his distribution looking dodgy) but we have needed Griffiths already who does look more comfortable on the ball. Would we really want two youth center backs?
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In fact IMO its a dumb idea ever having youth CB's. Fine getting young attacking players but you should always recruit experiance in defense. No place for kids learning and making mistakes which can cost you a game.
Luke DeVere.
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Yep, was going to bring up Leijer too though he had a small fall from grace.
Saying that getting young defenders is a bad idea because they're inexperienced is ridiculous. If you're good enough, you're old enough.
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Why is Luke Rowe likely for next season?
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Cause his name was associated with an EPL team and has played 1 good game against the mighty Waikato valeo2011-11-23 11:41:21
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and the fact lochhead isnt gettin any younger, and he seems the most logical solution if he can continue his early form.
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Although, his more recent form does suggest Lochhead is back to his older (better) self.
Do think Rowe is a bit of an excitement option, another is Tommy Smith who is having a tough time at Ipswich - http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/103819/tommy-smith?cc=3436
Do think Rowe is a bit of an excitement option, another is Tommy Smith who is having a tough time at Ipswich - http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/103819/tommy-smith?cc=3436
You know we belong together...
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Would be really upset to see Tommy back here. His flat was in the Sunday-Star Times on the weekend btw- shows how many of us read that!
He is better than the A-league, hope he can get his game back.
He is better than the A-league, hope he can get his game back.
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Agreed. Thought he was better than Reid, seems not at this point
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I just think if we sign a youth player then surely we should keep them until they are not eligible for a youth spot.
Don't agree with this. I've got nothing against Musa (apart from his distribution looking dodgy) but we have needed Griffiths already who does look more comfortable on the ball. Would we really want two youth center backs?
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In fact IMO its a dumb idea ever having youth CB's. Fine getting young attacking players but you should always recruit experiance in defense. No place for kids learning and making mistakes which can cost you a game.
No problem with unexperianced young defenders.....just not with us thanks, let them get their experiance somewhere else.
Say for example...if Dura did his hammy in the warms before the Bling game, who would you rather come on to replace him. Griffiths, or someone who has 100 plus games at a decent level?
There are plenty of good experianced defenders playing around the globe who the Nix could pick up. Look at how many Dutch defenders who are plying their trade in the A-League now. They are mainly excellent players. Holland football is short of money....their are lots of players looking for a gig. It wouldn't cost the earth.
Sure, if you are good enough then age does not come into it.....but excellent young defenders are as rare as Nix home wins this season.
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But a defender at that level isn't going to pop over here to sit on the bench behind Dura and Siggie is he?
We had a luxury when we had McKain and the other two but even then we had to make room for McKain in midfield to stop him being upset at a lack of gametime.
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Young New Zealanders will not get a crack with Ricki in charge... IMO
Draper / Kosta / Marco (to some extent) all capable players who never got a fair crack. Ricki has his favourites, we know that, and that does not room for players of potential. How much game time does anyone really expect to see Lindsey get?
Cheetleburgh / Hogg two NZFC players who arguebly could make the grade not signed. Unless we get a youth team, the chances of a NZ player picking up a contract are slim.
In saying that, they are still better now than what they were 10 years ago.
Ricki wont hire youth - he will stick with 30 year old Journeymen of limited skill / vision who he knows can follow his one dimensional game plan.
Atleast now with no coaching staff he actually goes to trainings and can see what players outside his favourite 14 - 15 can do.
Rant over!
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explain how Marco didnt get a fair crack
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Draper is only capable of playing in the 6 tier of english football.
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