Most clubs have a pretty good idea about what a player wants and if they are interested in moving before they agree to a fee with clubs nowadays. It's a bit embarrassing for a transfer to fall over like that.
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Most clubs have a pretty good idea about what a player wants and if they are interested in moving before they agree to a fee with clubs nowadays. It's a bit embarrassing for a transfer to fall over like that.
If things stay the way they are, that would be the lowest Aussie count of any kiwi pro team ever including AFC.
Even more interestingly, the AWs have even had more Aussie passport holders then that in recent times.
That isn't the worst suggestion tbh. We need to replace Pennington & Salas in our midfield & he can play CM/DM and RB at a solid ALM level.
Lmao so we're just ravaging Napier are we?
upthenixforever
Sam Lack is up in Auckland at the moment too, so we're not the only one's.
Sidi 1 I'd love seeing someone from my boyhood club at either the Nix or Knights.
Half a Pint Seem like he wasn't in favor over there mostly used as a sub.
WanderingSheep
There was a rumour, but that's mostly been put to bed by this announcement. 🤣
zonknz Surely not. He was great in his first season but hardly anything amazing - you can maybe see future potential there but I'm surprised a Euro club would take a risk on such a young kid who hasn't quite made it at this level yet.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
anaveragestem
zonknz Surely not. He was great in his first season but hardly anything amazing - you can maybe see future potential there but I'm surprised a Euro club would take a risk on such a young kid who hasn't quite made it at this level yet.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
Yes if true the Nix should definitely ask for a sizeable fee with 3 years still to go on his contract.
But there have been plenty of other 19-20 yr olds from the ALM going to Europe or the MLS lately. You just never know who is looking.
Was interesting reading how Saint Etienne found Old. Sounded like it was far more a data matching exercise than traditional human talent scouting. They were looking for a left sided pacey winger with good dribbling skills, and Old's online stats matched what they were looking for using some search engine analysis.
Edit - and Retre good signing.
Half a Pint training with the team this week
Most clubs have a pretty good idea about what a player wants and if they are interested in moving before they agree to a fee with clubs nowadays. It's a bit embarrassing for a transfer to fall over like that.
Global search underway for a new #1. so AKH may be the #2 again this season?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350348880/how-wellington-phoenix-plan-fill-their-most-important-position
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350348880/how-wellington-phoenix-plan-fill-their-most-important-position
Being no 2 will be a promotion for AKH
If things stay the way they are, that would be the lowest Aussie count of any kiwi pro team ever including AFC.
Even more interestingly, the AWs have even had more Aussie passport holders then that in recent times.
Marco!
Paulo!
Paulo!
That isn't the worst suggestion tbh. We need to replace Pennington & Salas in our midfield & he can play CM/DM and RB at a solid ALM level.
Cheif talked about looking at visa GK's to replace Paulsen, c'mon down David de Gea!
Faulds? (And maybe Tønning?)
Youngheart, I’m sure your lips are sealed.
Youngheart, I’m sure your lips are sealed.
I've messaged them, but whether we get anything concrete, well who knows.
Apparently this guy knows something though...
Apparently this guy knows something though...
He is the guy that started the Retre to Auckland rumour. He has put a lot out recently but nothing that has been finalized, so unsure what kinda sauce he is yet.
Kinda got the same feeling...
Followed along to see if he's any good. 🤣
Followed along to see if he's any good. 🤣
Lmao so we're just ravaging Napier are we?
Sam Lack is up in Auckland at the moment too, so we're not the only one's.
What about that Darius Palma lad from England who is playing in Ngaruawahia...hes piling in the goals
I have a feeling it is Faulds, but he is giving me absolutely nothing to work with here. 😅
So I guess we'll await the announcement.
So I guess we'll await the announcement.
What about that Darius Palma lad from England who is playing in Ngaruawahia...hes piling in the goals
Good signing no? I thought some said he was Auckland bound?
Great signing for me. Versatile midfielder. Proven at A league level.
2 year deal, good work
I'm guessing the Nix didn't pay a transfer so he must've been released by FC Goa? As he only played 1 season out of a 2 year deal there
I'm guessing the Nix didn't pay a transfer so he must've been released by FC Goa? As he only played 1 season out of a 2 year deal there
2 year deal,
I'm guessing the Nix didn't pay a transfer so he must've been released by FC Goa? As he only played 1 season out of a 2 year deal there
I'm guessing the Nix didn't pay a transfer so he must've been released by FC Goa? As he only played 1 season out of a 2 year deal there
Good signing no? I thought some said he was Auckland bound?
There was a rumour, but that's mostly been put to bed by this announcement. 🤣
Only started one game for Goa last season & yes mutually agreed to leave his two year deal.
I have heard a rumor about LKH being courted by a European club.
Paulo Retre - feels like a very similar level of player to Ugarkovic. Solid, will add great depth to the squad. Good signing. Will hope for more signings like this - hopefully one big name signing as well.
I have heard a rumor about LKH being courted by a European club.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
Retre signing for 2y adds a player to the group contracted beyond the end of the coming season which is another step in the right direction. Don't have many who aren't coming off contract at season's end
I have heard a rumor about LKH being courted by a European club.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
Yes if true the Nix should definitely ask for a sizeable fee with 3 years still to go on his contract.
But there have been plenty of other 19-20 yr olds from the ALM going to Europe or the MLS lately. You just never know who is looking.
Was interesting reading how Saint Etienne found Old. Sounded like it was far more a data matching exercise than traditional human talent scouting. They were looking for a left sided pacey winger with good dribbling skills, and Old's online stats matched what they were looking for using some search engine analysis.
Edit - and Retre good signing.
big club in a smaller league. Hard to say whether to lend it any credence.
anaveragestem
zonknz Surely not. He was great in his first season but hardly anything amazing - you can maybe see future potential there but I'm surprised a Euro club would take a risk on such a young kid who hasn't quite made it at this level yet.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
I have heard a rumor about LKH being courted by a European club.
I imagine the phoenix will want a fair bit for him since he is on such a long term contract at the moment.
Clubs sign players based on potential all the time... LKH would still be cheap by international standards for a 18 or 19yr old CB.
Don't think it'd be worth to sell him now can't see the offer being that much for him right now but maybe after another season or two if he plays well we'll get a fee similar to the ones we've just sold.
Great signing, surprised he didn't reunite with Corrica.
Wonder if this is another example of us going head to head with Auckland for a player.
Teams coming together well
Wonder if this is another example of us going head to head with Auckland for a player.
Teams coming together well
1.5 weeks to our Aus Cup match - should be early enough that he'll get a run out?
Does anyone know if he's in Welly already?
Does anyone know if he's in Welly already?
1.5 weeks to our Aus Cup match - should be early enough that he'll get a run out?
Does anyone know if he's in Welly already?
Does anyone know if he's in Welly already?