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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ryan wrote:

Is there still a possibility that we will sign Killen?

Seems like that story has gone real quiet for a while now. I think the Chinese season is over or close to over for Killen. At the very least it would be worth trying to get him for a guest spot until he was required back in China. I don't think the Nix are going to change their playing style.....a tall striker as good as Killen would be handy at the moment. We need something to shake things up a bit.

Don't hold your breath though

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Killer had a pretty good time in China. 8 goals in 13 games to keep Shenzhen up. They won't want to let him go, nor be keen to have him run down for their new campaign.

Not saying it won't happen, but it's only going to be 4-6 weeks.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

So besides Killen are there any semi-quality players in NZ or Aussie that we can pick up anytime soon?
Also when is Ifil back? This week or next?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Does semi-quality = quite good or a bit sh!t?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Does semi-quality = quite good or a bit sh!t?

Stop looking for your boots - it means squad player.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Killer had a pretty good time in China.ï¿½ 8 goals in 13 games to keep Shenzhen up.ï¿½ They won't want to let him go, nor be keen to have him run down for their new campaign.

ï¿½

Not saying it won't happen, but it's only going to be 4-6 weeks.

It says in this article (http://bit.ly/w156gT) that they went down "All Whites striker Chris Killen signed off from the Chinese Super League midweek with his fourth goal in as many games ï¿½ and his ninth of the season ï¿½ as the already-relegated Shenzhen Ruby lost their final game 1-2 to Changchun Yatai."

Not sure if that will affect his chances of coming here but surely he could be convinced of a 6 week stint back home. Convincing his relegated club might be a different story but you never know where a club is at once they've just been relegated.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Loan might be possible, but remember transfer fees count towards cap...

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I thought his contract finished during this off-season have we had confirmation that he has re-signed for nother season?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah, I have my wires crossed. Killen kept Shenzhen up in '10, then scored a third of their goals in the relegation campaign.

sportinglife.com seem to have made it their mission to render google news searches impossible - near as I can tell, Killen will be out of contract.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

Junior82 wrote:

Does semi-quality = quite good or a bit sh!t?

ï¿½

Stop looking for your boots - it means squad player.

I'm under no illusions about my semi-goodness. I'm totally sh!t.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

I thought his contract finished during this off-season have we had confirmation that he has re-signed for nother season?

Yes.

Unless the Chinese press have misquoted him (has Fairfax bought shares in the Chines meeja?).

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Stripes wrote:

sportinglife.com seem to have made it their mission to render google news searches impossible - near as I can tell, Killen will be out of contract.

Think J82 has indicated that he has signed on for another season in China.

EDIT - Just noticed he's said so himself...el grapadura2011-11-07 18:33:56

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

asmodeus_82 wrote:

So besides Killen are there any semi-quality players in NZ or Aussie that we can pick up anytime soon?
Also when is Ifil back? This week or next?

George Slefendorfas. 6 goals in 2 games for Canterbury United

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Don't know of this has been talked about. But what about sterjoski from Perth?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

nzmanu wrote:

asmodeus_82 wrote:

So besides Killen are there any semi-quality players in NZ or Aussie that we can pick up anytime soon?
Also when is Ifil back? This week or next?

George Slefendorfas. 6 goals in 2 games for Canterbury United

Yay a name!
But can we sign players in any capacity who not free-agents outside of the transfer window?
Is it the case that we could sign anyone on short-term loan with the players and clubs permission?
Will any ASB Prem/Aussie state league team sign us their star player on a short-term loan?
We do have Alex Smith who could play upfront with a bit of reshuffle of the team, but that would involve Tsatt or Siggy to right back... neither inspires confidence...
We seem pretty buggered until January/multiple-injury-recovery time.
Any idea when Lia gets back?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

energy24.7 wrote:

reading this I seem to think that he is leaving the Chinese Super League - "Signed Off".

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

NHpeter wrote:

Don't know of this has been talked about. But what about sterjoski from Perth?

no thanks

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

playwithFire wrote:

energy24.7 wrote:

reading this I seem to think that he is leaving the Chinese Super League - "Signed Off".

Yes - Shenzhen will now play in the 2nd Division.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

why would he want to play 2nd division in china though???

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nutpuncher as guest or injury cover till january

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Killen is showing loyalty to the club, wants to get them back up to the CSL.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Killen? Loyalty? I'll crack the jokes around here!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

nzmanu wrote:

asmodeus_82 wrote:

So besides Killen are there any semi-quality players in NZ or Aussie that we can pick up anytime soon?
Also when is Ifil back? This week or next?

George Slefendorfas. 6 goals in 2 games for Canterbury United

Would be interesting to see if a player who has made such a huge impact after only a couple of games would be let go by his current club... does anyone think the Dragons wouldnt be too stoked to sign him off?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

asmodeus_82 wrote:

Will any ASB Prem/Aussie state league team sign us their star player on a short-term loan?

If we borrow players from the ASB Prem, if they make it onto the field, they will have to have a stand period before going back to their team, 30 days I think it is.
Ryan's Rovers2011-11-07 23:26:46

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Steve-O wrote:

Killen? Loyalty? I'll crack the jokes around here!!

I wish you would sometimes Steve-O!

(Personally I think that he is on a nice little earner, so another season playing in a less competitive league should see him up his goal tally and stay in shape for internationals. Unless there is something else that is keeping him in Shenzhen. Still, would be nice to have him as a guest player.)

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Wibblebutt wrote:

Nutpuncher as guest or injury cover till january

Unlikely according to 442

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

nzmanu wrote:

asmodeus_82 wrote:

So besides Killen are there any semi-quality players in NZ or Aussie that we can pick up anytime soon?
Also when is Ifil back? This week or next?

George Slefendorfas. 6 goals in 2 games for Canterbury United

Was going to suggest this, but wanna see how he goes against Waitak & ACFC. If he does well there...sign. him. up.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

playwithFire wrote:

why would he want to play 2nd division in china though???

Money, I would guess.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

el grapadura wrote:

playwithFire wrote:

why would he want to play 2nd division in china though???

Money, I would guess.

And a mean Sweet & Sour and Combination Fried Rice!!!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

He can get that here in Wgtn at most places - will even chuck in a few peas if he wants as well.

If he's taken a liking to "Shaho Fan" rice noodles however...

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

go gunners

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ripthajacka wrote:

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

I'm sure there is a minimum wage A-League players can be paid, and it's probably not "cheap as chips."

Krishna was trialled before and never got a look in. Is he really the best player in the league? I'm interested to see how this Canterbury United striker goes.

Otherwise Cole Peverley, Aaron Clapham and David Mulligan have to be the next best don't they?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ripthajacka wrote:

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

He would be a foriegn player though wouldn't he? Or does he hold New Zealand citizenship as well?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Luis Garcia wrote:

Ripthajacka wrote:

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

I'm sure there is a minimum wage A-League players can be paid, and it's probably not "cheap as chips."

Krishna was trialled before and never got a look in. Is he really the best player in the league? I'm interested to see how this Canterbury United striker goes.

Otherwise Cole Peverley, Aaron Clapham and David Mulligan have to be the next best don't they?

hes pretty decent compared to whats around really and is still young, clapham yes mulligan you have got to be joking

go gunners

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

BarryZuckerkorn wrote:

Ripthajacka wrote:

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

He would be a foriegn player though wouldn't he? Or does he hold New Zealand citizenship as well?

yeah i think your right mate.....i think players from the islands shouldnt fall in the foriegn quota

go gunners

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'm not a massive fan, but surely Sterjovski isn't a bad option. He's a forward (something which we are lacking) has pedigree, and while he hasn't got the greatest goalscoring record, at least he has a goalscoring record.

Obviously Allsopp is a twat after those things he said, and looks as if Killy is in China for another year. We need a striker, and I would prefer someone experienced who can put the ball in the net.

Given our import situation, this might mean Sterjovski if we can nab him. He'd be on pretty good money over in Perth though.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ripthajacka wrote:

BarryZuckerkorn wrote:

Ripthajacka wrote:

Roy Krishna???? hes got pace what we lack and would be cheap as chips really

He would be a foriegn player though wouldn't he? Or does he hold New Zealand citizenship as well?

yeah i think your right mate.....i think players from the islands shouldnt fall in the foriegn quota

Yeah that sucks - it seems like a bit of a shafting of the other OFC nations that their players are still considered foriegners in the Nix when Kiwis aren't

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Why?

The Phoenix aren't based in Honiara or Nadi, they are based in Wellington which is in New Zealand.

They have trialled Krishna twice and said no, he's also failed to make a mark when at least two other A-League clubs have had a look and failed to make a mark in the US-League. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say he was a highly promising U-20 who hasn't advanced as much as people hoped.

Sterjovski isn't a striker. He's also a bit of a twat. No thanks.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Why?

The Phoenix aren't based in Honiara or Nadi, they are based in Wellington which is in New Zealand.

Sterjovski isn't a striker. He's also a bit of a twat. No thanks.

yeah agreed regarding Krishna to a point but the boy can score, would to nice to see him and clapham given a chance in the a league....if they are sh*t then so be it

Sterjovski isn't a striker......hes not even a player mate

go gunners

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Why?

The Phoenix aren't based in Honiara or Nadi, they are based in Wellington which is in New Zealand.

Sterjovski isn't a striker. He's also a bit of a twat. No thanks.

Basically because the OFC needs all the help it can get and if there's an exception made for NZ players why not the other members of our joke confederation. Realistically there's only a handful of players who would come close to professional level anyway and having a chance to crack into it might help develop the game in the region. In the long run having stronger teams to play in qualification for world cups can only help New Zealand football too, and I don't think there's any chance of us joining AFC in the foreseeable future.

I get that there's no obligation to have them eligible, but it would have been nice for our Pacific neighbours if they got a greater benefit from the one professional team based in the confederation

I agree on Sterjovski BTW

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