Then he tried the same thing with the Phoenix after the World Cup and even recruited that third Aussie centre back (can't remember his name) and it didn't work at all.
Then he tried the same thing with the Phoenix after the World Cup and even recruited that third Aussie centre back (can't remember his name) and it didn't work at all.
So what's Abbas' best position?
So what's Abbas' best position?
Well, back in the 70's, it was top of the music charts
Then he tried the same thing with the Phoenix after the World Cup and even recruited that third Aussie centre back (can't remember his name) and it didn't work at all.
Rees was here very early on, well before the World Cup.
So what's Abbas' best position?
last season I was critical of nix ownership but this year I have been impressed with their obvious intent and putting their money where their mouths are
So what's Abbas' best position?
I recall that Abbas has excellent left foot, which is why I was a bit confused how we got him as a injury cover for Fenton who is a RF. Doesn't injury cover have to be like for like? We have Mullen and Galloway at RF already.
So what's Abbas' best position?
So what's Abbas' best position?
I recall that Abbas has excellent left foot, which is why I was a bit confused how we got him as a injury cover for Fenton who is a RF. Doesn't injury cover have to be like for like? We have Mullen and Galloway at RF already.
last season I was critical of nix ownership but this year I have been impressed with their obvious intent and putting their money where their mouths are
Dome has said that they spent the most on the squad ever last season, there was also an article in stuff how the wage bill will be lower this season but the money will be spent smarter, this was just after Darje was hired so things might have changed.
You'd have to say that the blame for recruitment probably lied with Merrick and a lot of money was spent on a few players who couldn't all be in the same starting lineup together. This year it seems as though the money has been spread out more evenly across the team.
last season I was critical of nix ownership but this year I have been impressed with their obvious intent and putting their money where their mouths are
Dome has said that they spent the most on the squad ever last season, there was also an article in stuff how the wage bill will be lower this season but the money will be spent smarter, this was just after Darje was hired so things might have changed.
IE we don't have to pay Kosta $750k anymore
So what's Abbas' best position?
So potentially an experienced cover for Paracki, as well as FB/Lwing. If so that's a great bit of squad strengthening.
Fever v Santalab.
Racist fudge.
Fever v Santalab.
Racist fudge.
Yeah, "Santalab's a racist" was a chant that had to be explained to me at Mt Smart last year
So Abbas can cover a few positions. Even if we get injuries etc we won't have too many played out of position
So what's Abbas' best position?
So potentially an experienced cover for Paracki, as well as FB/Lwing. If so that's a great bit of squad strengthening.
I don't agree that Weemac is or should be defensive mid.:>)
So what's Abbas' best position?
So potentially an experienced cover for Paracki, as well as FB/Lwing. If so that's a great bit of squad strengthening.
I don't agree that Weemac is or should be defensive mid.:>)
So what's Abbas' best position?
So potentially an experienced cover for Paracki, as well as FB/Lwing. If so that's a great bit of squad strengthening.
I don't agree that Weemac is or should be defensive mid.:>)
He won't be. Paracki will.
Just looking at new striker Andrija Kaludjerovic's transfer history on transfermarkt.com, it's interesting to note that Swiss club FC Thun signed Marco Rojas on loan from Stuttgart to replace Kaludjerovic when he left for Brisbane Roar in January 2015.
Both players had the same goal-scoring stats for the half season they were at Thun 2014-15: 2 goals
FC Thun stats:
Andrija Kaludjerovic: 2 goals in 15 league and cup games 2014-15 half season (August - January)
Marco Rojas: 2 goals in 17 games 2014 -15 half season (from January - May); total 5 goals in two seasons (46 games)
Just found a fairly new podcast - The Asian Game, host by Aussies Scott McIntyre (ex-SBS) & Paul Williams (Asian Football Feast founder). Ali Abbas interviewed in Episode1(22:10 - 40:10), mostly about Iraq's 2007 Asian Cup win, but also touches on his club career Episode 1
Interesting to see how on the front page article about Smith blowing Maccarone a kiss they said he is "not on a professional contract" - that's probably why didn't figure as such in the WeeNix match program last week.
My question is, does he count towards the overall first team squad number then?
Interesting to see how on the front page article about Smith blowing Maccarone a kiss they said he is "not on a professional contract" - that's probably why didn't figure as such in the WeeNix match program last week.
My question is, does he count towards the overall first team squad number then?
Keegan Smith signs for three years https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/keegan-smit...
Smith signs a pro contract with the nix.
Does this mean someone else needs to drop out or is it under the scholarship rules?
Yep, graduated deal that starts as youth scholarship but ends as full professional contract. Thanks.
— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) November 8, 2017
Nix tweet it's a scholarship deal that turns into a pro contract later down the line (presumably when Italiano leaves).
No brainer, great stuff for him and his family
Shown enough to show some excellent potential. Yes, a few error but that will be fixed with time. I wish some would cut the kid some slack. There are four people playing directly in front of him that could help a bit more.
Great news - I like his style
So assuming Fenton comes back next year, thats 2 players that are 'signed' for next year.
Does this mean either Italiano or Sail will be dropped next season?
So assuming Fenton comes back next year, thats 2 players that are 'signed' for next year.
Somehow I am not 100% sure he'd be back. A year is a long time for a young bloke and he could be getting some useful qualification in the meantime, just to avoid unpleasant surprises if the wheels fall off on his comeback.
I really doubt Fenton or Italiano will be at the club next season.
Does this mean either Italiano or Sail will be dropped next season?
Just curious, what has happened to Sail. smith has come out of the blue which is great to see, very raw but has potential But Sail has been around the club for 2 seasons. How did Smith get ahead of him so easy?
Just curious, what has happened to Sail. smith has come out of the blue which is great to see, very raw but has potential But Sail has been around the club for 2 seasons. How did Smith get ahead of him so easy?
I was surprised when Sail was signed because there were better keepers in Auckland at the time so for me, Oli Sail is not someone that has ever wowed me. I thought Zac Speedy and Conor Tracey were better keepers. Damien Hirst was alright there for a little while.
EXPIRES END OF 2017/18:
Andrew DURANTE
Gui FINKLER (f)
Scott GALLOWAY
Lewis ITALIANO
Andrija KALUDJEROVIC (f)
Roy KRISHNA (f)
James McGARRY (u21)
Michael McGLINCHEY
Daniel MULLEN
Goran PARACKI (f)
Matthew RIDENTON
Logan ROGERSON (u21)
Marco ROSSI (+1) (f)
Alex RUFER
Dario VIDOSIC
EXPIRES END OF 2018/19:
Ali ABBAS
Tom DOYLE
Louis FENTON*
Dylan FOX
Ryan LOWRY
Adam PARKHOUSE
Oliver SAIL
Hamish WATSON
EXPIRES END OF 2019/20:
Sarpreet SINGH (u21)
Keegan SMITH*
* contract begins September 2018
EXPIRES END OF 2017/18:
Andrew DURANTE
Gui FINKLER (f)
Scott GALLOWAY
Lewis ITALIANO
Andrija KALUDJEROVIC (f)
Roy KRISHNA (f)
James McGARRY (u21)
Michael McGLINCHEY
Daniel MULLEN
Goran PARACKI (f)
Matthew RIDENTON
Logan ROGERSON (u21)
Marco ROSSI (+1) (f)
Alex RUFER
Dario VIDOSIC
EXPIRES END OF 2018/19:
Ali ABBAS
Tom DOYLE
Louis FENTON*
Dylan FOX
Ryan LOWRY
Adam PARKHOUSE
Oliver SAIL
Hamish WATSON
EXPIRES END OF 2019/20:
Sarpreet SINGH (u21)
Keegan SMITH*
* contract begins September 2018
I hope that WelNix are in talks with Krishna to extend his contract then, he is becoming a Nix legend.