WPM 2025/26 Squad Speculation, Confirmation and Mutual Termination

Typhoon

Armiento on the left, Mileusnic on the right and Eze in the centre, if that's not attacking intent I don't know what is. I am far from pessimistic about the forthcoming season. 

New players, new hopes. 

I wouldn’t expect us to be challenging for the top, but we’ll surprise a few and score a few fun goals. And if we sign a strong CB and a convincing midfield reinforcement, or the other way round, things become interesting. 

We had Wootton, Surman, Rufer and Pennington keeping almost everything out as the basis for our almost almost title campaign. 

Don’t think we’re quite as solid, but I’m definitely a Hughes fan.

We’re definitely not reliant on the kids, which might give them the space to make an impact or force a bit of competition. 

We might cop some too, but we’ve got to keep our heads up and not despair. 

I’m still hopeful of one more goal scoring diamond, whether it is Supyk, LBS, Walker, GSR, Ishige, Loke,, Nagasawa or another signing who will exceed our expectations. I think looking at the names we’ve got I definitely think we can expect some attacking fireworks at some point. It might be a little more trigger happy than Kosta et al of the recent past, but if there’s more pile drivers like Sheridan’s and importantly some of them go in, sign me up! 

As long as we play with enterprise and give our attacking players a chance this season, I’m going to be happy, even if the results aren’t quite there. I’d prefer a fun 7th to a tedious zero shots 6th. 

And as to the Brisbane example above I’d expect our training facilities, fans, stable ownership and coaching to manifest potential and push that finishing place higher!

Is Rufer actually injured at the moment or is it still just time off due to new baby?

Just wondering about when we might see him in the squad again and start to get minutes

Half a Pint

Is Rufer actually injured at the moment or is it still just time off due to new baby?

Just wondering about when we might see him in the squad again and start to get minutes

Bump, has anyone seen any talk about whats up with him seems he is training but apart from being told he had maternity leave as far as i have seen there hasnt been anything else. Andrew Voerman any chance you can ask next time your at apress conference

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

Yep, severely overrating his NZ team and underrating his English team.

Kiwi football snob here 😂

How many times have you called for buying one of your beloved QPR players? And how many have we actually bought lol

LG

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

Napier Phoenix

How many times have you called for buying one of your beloved QPR players? And how many have we actually bought lol

LG

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

A lot because the Championship players would be good here and as QPR couldn't manage shark, it would be great if the Nix nabbed some. I get to see QPR play regularly so I know which players are on the fringe and could offer something here, if not wanted there. 

The first one was Richard Johnson, Then Spider, then we had Nick. That's 3.

LG

Napier Phoenix

How many times have you called for buying one of your beloved QPR players? And how many have we actually bought lol

LG

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

A lot because the Championship players would be good here and as QPR couldn't manage shark, it would be great if the Nix nabbed some. I get to see QPR play regularly so I know which players are on the fringe and could offer something here, if not wanted there. 

The first one was Richard Johnson, Then Spider, then we had Nick. That's 3.

You've got great taste LG. I love QPR. They're the first English team I saw play live, a 2-1 win over Wellington Rep XI at the Basin in 1983. They'd just won the 2nd division under El Tel, but he didn't make the trip.

LG

Napier Phoenix

How many times have you called for buying one of your beloved QPR players? And how many have we actually bought lol

LG

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

A lot because the Championship players would be good here and as QPR couldn't manage shark, it would be great if the Nix nabbed some. I get to see QPR play regularly so I know which players are on the fringe and could offer something here, if not wanted there. 

The first one was Richard Johnson, Then Spider, then we had Nick. That's 3.

You've got great taste LG. I love QPR. They're the first English team I saw play live, a 2-1 win over Wellington Rep XI at the Basin in 1983. They'd just won the 2nd division under El Tel, but he didn't make the trip.

I saw them play at Mt Smart, must be at the same time. Cant remember who they played, I was thinking the All Whites but it could of been Auckland.

reg22

LG

Napier Phoenix

How many times have you called for buying one of your beloved QPR players? And how many have we actually bought lol

LG

Koki Saito was good in the Championship at QPR. Although only 5'7", I watched a fair bit of him last season as he was on loan from Lommel. Very quick, Skillful and would be a great foil for Eze and would be able to get settled with our two Japanese players here already.

A lot because the Championship players would be good here and as QPR couldn't manage shark, it would be great if the Nix nabbed some. I get to see QPR play regularly so I know which players are on the fringe and could offer something here, if not wanted there. 

The first one was Richard Johnson, Then Spider, then we had Nick. That's 3.

You've got great taste LG. I love QPR. They're the first English team I saw play live, a 2-1 win over Wellington Rep XI at the Basin in 1983. They'd just won the 2nd division under El Tel, but he didn't make the trip.

All abit meh about the Mileusnic pick up tbh but it at least gives us another adult in the room.

The bulk of our squad is in the 19-22 age range, they might have talent but don't have the experience yet. Imo we should be looking to add guys around the 26/27 age bracket, so they are playing near their peak but there isn't many good Aussie/NZ options floating around that are available.

RR

All abit meh about the Mileusnic pick up tbh but it at least gives us another adult in the room.

The bulk of our squad is in the 19-22 age range, they might have talent but don't have the experience yet. Imo we should be looking to add guys around the 26/27 age bracket, so they are playing near their peak but there isn't many good Aussie/NZ options floating around that are available.

 Gill I think it was said in an interview that the end of season review identified they didn't have enough players in the 26/27 range and they would rectify that as much as they could. 🤷‍♂️

So I take it Matt Ellis has returned to Auckland City, ie his 2nd trial at the Nix is over?

Any other Kiwis trialling there at the moment?

coochiee

So I take it Matt Ellis has returned to Auckland City, ie his 2nd trial at the Nix is over?

Any other Kiwis trialling there at the moment?

Was still there as of Friday when I got updated. Unless things have changed over the weekend of course.

Yes I thought there was comment that Armiento was signed as a LWB option.

Ranix

Yes I thought there was comment that Armiento was signed as a LWB option.

Probably, but I'm not on the ground in Wellington so I'm just piecing together what I've been told through various contacts.

If someone could pop down to training and get me some photos that'd assist greatly too. 🙂

Gill spoke at the beginning of the offseason about there being 3 big contracts, or bigger money available for 3 identified positions. Those were CB, #9, #10. Armiento & Mileusnic cannot be on big money. Will be very disappointing if we only get Eze & a visa CB and fill our the squad with even more Aussie journeymen and/or Kiwis based in NZ. 

I shouldnt have expected 3 noteworthy signings when that was essentially what the club were promising?