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Posted December 26, 2021 00:32 · last edited December 26, 2021 00:35

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Talay said the Phoenix had to rely on academy products because “of Covid and not being able to bring visa players into New Zealand.

“It has obviously been a big challenge for us, but it’s an opportunity for these guys to show what they can do. Whether they sink or swim, it’s up to them.’’

For me, the biggest thing with this young group is consistency, that for me is the key for our season. I think we’ve seen it in patches, just not enough through 90 minutes. When the expectation drops a little bit, the players start to rise to the occasion, but I think they’ve got to do that from the first minute all the way through to the 95th minute of the game.’’

The Phoenix have missed Cameron Devlin’s energy in central midfield, and Talay said he had had “a few conversations with our sixes [captain Alex Rufer and Clayton Lewis] about my expectations there, with and without the ball.

“They know the role, but they need to be consistent as well. They are probably a little older than our younger ones, but experience-wise don’t have as many games under their belt as well. For me, I’m hoping that the more they play, the more consistency they bring to the team.’’

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https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/127387816/wellington-phoenix-to-lose-top-keeper-oli-sail-for-six-to-eight-weeks

Talay said the Phoenix had to rely on academy products because “of Covid and not being able to bring visa players into New Zealand.

“It has obviously been a big challenge for us, but it’s an opportunity for these guys to show what they can do. Whether they sink or swim, it’s up to them.’’

For me, the biggest thing with this young group is consistency, that for me is the key for our season. I think we’ve seen it in patches, just not enough through 90 minutes. When the expectation drops a little bit, the players start to rise to the occasion, but I think they’ve got to do that from the first minute all the way through to the 95th minute of the game.’’

The Phoenix have missed Cameron Devlin’s energy has been missed in central midfield, and Talay said he had had “a few conversations with our sixes [captain Alex Rufer and Clayton Lewis] about my expectations there, with and without the ball.

“They know the role, but they need to be consistent as well. They are probably a little older than our younger ones, but experience-wise don’t have as many games under their belt as well. For me, I’m hoping that the more they play, the more consistency they bring to the team.’’

Unknown editor edited December 26, 2021 00:33
Talay said the Phoenix had to rely on academy products because “of Covid and not being able to bring visa players into New Zealand.

“It has obviously been a big challenge for us, but it’s an opportunity for these guys to show what they can do. Whether they sink or swim, it’s up to them.’’

For me, the biggest thing with this young group is consistency, that for me is the key for our season. I think we’ve seen it in patches, just not enough through 90 minutes. When the expectation drops a little bit, the players start to rise to the occasion, but I think they’ve got to do that from the first minute all the way through to the 95th minute of the game.’’

The Phoenix have missed Cameron Devlin’s energy has been missed in central midfield, and Talay said he had had “a few conversations with our sixes [captain Alex Rufer and Clayton Lewis] about my expectations there, with and without the ball.

“They know the role, but they need to be consistent as well. They are probably a little older than our younger ones, but experience-wise don’t have as many games under their belt as well. For me, I’m hoping that the more they play, the more consistency they bring to the team.’’

Unknown editor edited December 26, 2021 00:32
For me, the biggest thing with this young group is consistency, that for me is the key for our season. I think we’ve seen it in patches, just not enough through 90 minutes. When the expectation drops a little bit, the players start to rise to the occasion, but I think they’ve got to do that from the first minute all the way through to the 95th minute of the game.’’

The Phoenix have missed Cameron Devlin’s energy has been missed in central midfield, and Talay said he had had “a few conversations with our sixes [captain Alex Rufer and Clayton Lewis] about my expectations there, with and without the ball.

“They know the role, but they need to be consistent as well. They are probably a little older than our younger ones, but experience-wise don’t have as many games under their belt as well. For me, I’m hoping that the more they play, the more consistency they bring to the team.’’