ex-Nix: Where/what are they now?

Not the Nix, but the Knights:
Paul Nevin, ex manager of the Nix's A-League predessors, the NZ Knights in 2006 has been building a very successful coaching career in the UK.
After spells on the coaching staff at Brighton, Norwich and the England national team, Paul is now assistant to David Moyes at West Ham:
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2021/02/17/new-zealand-link-to-west-ham/

Couple of ex-Nix in the VIC NPL TOTW

It’s The Armadura team of the week time for round 2

Did we get it right? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. pic.twitter.com/oTd0ckGQy5

— The Corner Flag (@CornerFlagOz) March 8, 2021

RR

Couple of ex-Nix in the VIC NPL TOTW

It’s The Armadura team of the week time for round 2

Did we get it right? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. pic.twitter.com/oTd0ckGQy5

— The Corner Flag (@CornerFlagOz) March 8, 2021

James McGarry's assist for Ball was so good, he made the Vic NPL TOTW!!

Roly Bonevacia commented under a highlights video of a game against Sydney in 2016 saying, "miss the good old days". He had a few frustrating tendencies but god I loved that man in a nix shirt. I see he is a free agent at the moment... (not that his wife would want to come back though) 

Jazzy Jeff

Roly Bonevacia commented under a highlights video of a game against Sydney in 2016 saying, "miss the good old days". He had a few frustrating tendencies but god I loved that man in a nix shirt. I see he is a free agent at the moment... (not that his wife would want to come back though) 

That's odd; don't I remember that Roly never really enjoyed his time here and got out as soon as he got an offer from elsewhere?

He had a great chant!

Doloras

Jazzy Jeff

Roly Bonevacia commented under a highlights video of a game against Sydney in 2016 saying, "miss the good old days". He had a few frustrating tendencies but god I loved that man in a nix shirt. I see he is a free agent at the moment... (not that his wife would want to come back though) 

That's odd; don't I remember that Roly never really enjoyed his time here and got out as soon as he got an offer from elsewhere?

Pretty sure it was just his wife who wanted to leave, said that Wellington was too small and quiet. To be fair the only time I ever saw them was in the food court at North City mall in Porirua, which would make any footballer and WAG question why they were there. As for Roly wanting to leave I think that was purely down to having an unhappy wife. I remember him signing a contract extension in 2015 and a subsequent article quoting Roly saying that he didn't plan on leaving the club until he could help bring us a title. Obviously didn't work out, but maybe if his wife didn't mind it here he would still be here and he would be a nix legend

Jazzy Jeff

Doloras

Jazzy Jeff

Roly Bonevacia commented under a highlights video of a game against Sydney in 2016 saying, "miss the good old days". He had a few frustrating tendencies but god I loved that man in a nix shirt. I see he is a free agent at the moment... (not that his wife would want to come back though) 

That's odd; don't I remember that Roly never really enjoyed his time here and got out as soon as he got an offer from elsewhere?

Pretty sure it was just his wife who wanted to leave, said that Wellington was too small and quiet. To be fair the only time I ever saw them was in the food court at North City mall in Porirua, which would make any footballer and WAG question why they were there. As for Roly wanting to leave I think that was purely down to having an unhappy wife. I remember him signing a contract extension in 2015 and a subsequent article quoting Roly saying that he didn't plan on leaving the club until he could help bring us a title. Obviously didn't work out, but maybe if his wife didn't mind it here he would still be here and he would be a nix legend

Remember him loving us singing his song to welcome him back at the Churchill after a spectacular goal! That was a great moment to be a fan

Wow, a very candid account of what the dangers associated with choosing football as a career can be. Two things really come to mind: first, you shouldn't have to sacrifice your education to pursue football - ever. 
You could be the next Ronaldo but you're only one bad injury away from potentially never playing again or being limited to the lower leagues and therefore less income potential.
I'm surprised Caira's UK team (Villa was it? Can't remember) didn't provide their academy players with some sort in-schooling options. Secondly, more support should be given to players by the PFA during their career, including access to education, post-fooball career-counselling etc. I really agree with Caira's old coach that success in football is down to 90% mental strength. At that level many people have talent, but it's those who are able to push themselves to the limit and deal with the uncertainty that ultimately make it.
Also Ernie comes across as a bit of a dick. I mean Doyle was doing OK, but to completely cut off a reserve player like that? I guess it's the business of football...

Daniel is still an agent I believe? 

mikecj

Daniel is still an agent I believe? 

Football agent with Kiraht Sports according to his IG, not really a real estate agent though..

Been trying to remember the name of a youth guy who was around a few years ago. Seemed to have the talent but had an awful attitude.
Paul Ifill in particular seemed to have an issue with him if I remember correctly.

Can someone remind me of his name?

Not Mirjan Pavlovic?

Doloras

Not Mirjan Pavlovic?

This guy never cracked the first team, but apparently he had the talent. I believe he may have been Maori if that helps?

dunnix

Doloras

Not Mirjan Pavlovic?

This guy never cracked the first team, but apparently he had the talent. I believe he may have been Maori if that helps?

Weird. Not someone like Sean Lovemore?
Rogerson, Max Mata or Joel Stevens?
Or James Musa?
Hadn't heard anything about any of them having poor attitudes tho. 

RR

It’s understood Steimann has agreed terms for the remainder of the @ALeague season 👀🟠

Via @lewieatlarge #sbstheworldgamehttps://t.co/pWurcz6UwF

— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) March 31, 2021

That's a bit sharke.

WanderingSheep

RR

It’s understood Steimann has agreed terms for the remainder of the @ALeague season 👀🟠

Via @lewieatlarge #sbstheworldgamehttps://t.co/pWurcz6UwF

— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) March 31, 2021

That's a bit sharke.

Roar have 5 visas already, so wonder how they are going to pull this off.

Ben Sigmund came up to Hamilton to help host our clubs quiz night last Saturday as part of his rep job.

Managed to get him to play for our Over 35 team, one half with us, one with the opposition. We were 1 - 0 up with him, and went on to score a further 5 in the second half against him... which he heard about all night.

Top bloke, got involved in our fine session and shared some good stories. Great ambassador for his company and football in general.

Karl Dodd, back in Australia, resigned from Guam job due to family emergency:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/440797/guam-football-coach-resigns

Best of luck to him. Let's hope the emergency gets resolved soon.
Have a bit of a sore soft spot for Guam, so I'll be keeping an eye open on the new coach appointment

See that Darije Kalezić's MVV are 13th in the Dutch 2nd tier. With 4 games to go they are out of playoff contention. However they did beat Woud's Almere City 2-0 back in March.

Continuing Dutch-Nix links, Phoenix legend Jeffrey Sarpong, is now plying his trade in the Lithuanian top tier with 2nd placed Panevėžys. Sarpong no goals after 6 games. Summer league by the looks. Prior to coming to the Baltics this year, he hadn't played since being at Xanthi in Greece in early 2019.
https://us.soccerway.com/players/jeffrey-sarpong/24609/

martinb

Jazzy Jeff

Doloras

Jazzy Jeff

Roly Bonevacia commented under a highlights video of a game against Sydney in 2016 saying, "miss the good old days". He had a few frustrating tendencies but god I loved that man in a nix shirt. I see he is a free agent at the moment... (not that his wife would want to come back though) 

That's odd; don't I remember that Roly never really enjoyed his time here and got out as soon as he got an offer from elsewhere?

Pretty sure it was just his wife who wanted to leave, said that Wellington was too small and quiet. To be fair the only time I ever saw them was in the food court at North City mall in Porirua, which would make any footballer and WAG question why they were there. As for Roly wanting to leave I think that was purely down to having an unhappy wife. I remember him signing a contract extension in 2015 and a subsequent article quoting Roly saying that he didn't plan on leaving the club until he could help bring us a title. Obviously didn't work out, but maybe if his wife didn't mind it here he would still be here and he would be a nix legend

Remember him loving us singing his song to welcome him back at the Churchill after a spectacular goal! That was a great moment to be a fan

See that Roly's Curaçao are top (GD) of the of their CONCACAF WC qualifying group, after only 2 games (both wins). He played in a March 2-1 win over Cuba. 'Aussie/South Korean' Gus Hiddink is their coach!

First phase qualifying, with 6 group winners through to the next round.  Guatemala (also 2 wins to date) loom as the main group rivals for Curaçao.

An official Welcome to APIA @CoreyGameiro 💪

We look forward to seeing you out on the field doing what you do best, banging some goals in for us.#ForzaApia #NPLNSW https://t.co/yX3xxyvNRN

— A.P.I.A Leichhardt (@apialeichhardt) April 27, 2021

Hope he rediscovers some form and maybe can still make a go at being a pro again.

 

The discussion about where the NZ Nix players come from motivated me to check where the former players came through. I have included players who made at least one appearance in the last 10 seasons and excluded players that did not live much in NZ prior to the Phoenix (eg Durante/Moss/McGlinchey). * denotes only played in FFA Cup
 
Auckland: Adams (last played 2013/14); Boxall (2014/15); Dimairo* (2015/16); Doyle (2018/19); Hicks (2014/15); Hogg (2012/13); Lindsay (2012/13); Lovemore (2010/11); McCowatt (2019/20); Patterson (2017/18); Singh (2018/19); Smith (2017/18);

Waikato: Boyd (2014/15); Lochhead (2012/13); Rogerson (2017/18); Rojas (2010/11) 

Hawkes Bay: Biss (2012/13); Paston (2012/13) 

Wanganui: Musa (2010/11)
 
Wellington: Barbarouses (2016/17); Bertos (2013/14); Blake* (2015/16); Brown (2011/12); Cacace (2019/20); Elliott (2010/11); Gulley (2018/19); Watson (2017/18); Wood*(2017/18);
 
Tasman: Brockie (2014/15); Elliot (2019/20); Marowa* (2017/18)
 
Canterbury: Sigmund (2015/16); Tongue* (2017/18)
 
Otago: Spoonley (2013/14); Stevens (2015/16) 

Brown is about to list All Birds with a 1.7 billion valuation. Wonder how much equity he's got.

Jets have let the Dodd out.

Newcastle Jets announce additional support staff

➡ https://t.co/YlLtQq4B4r#ALeague #NeverTearUsApart pic.twitter.com/EQgU2IDpaf

— NEWCASTLE JETS FC ✈️ (@NewcastleJetsFC) May 3, 2021

Ryan

Brown is about to list All Birds with a 1.7 billion valuation. Wonder how much equity he's got.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2021/04/29/former-all-white-brown-reported-to-be-considering-nasdaq-listing-for-allbirds/

Putting to bed the myth that footballers can't be smart. But yes any 'personal wealth' Brown now has, will very much depend on what his current shareholding is in All Birds. It could actually be very much a minority shareholding now, after bringing in outside investor capital.

Still it won't surprise if Rob Morrison had at least tried a chat to him, about a little Nix buy in.

Albert Riera to be head coach at West Coast Rangers:
https://www.aucklandcityfc.com/news/1404/12/Navy-Blues-say-farewell-to-Riera-/

pickledmyself

Albert Riera to be head coach at West Coast Rangers:
https://www.aucklandcityfc.com/news/1404/12/Navy-Blues-say-farewell-to-Riera-/

Talk about being a sucker for punishment, those guys have 1 point from 8 games in the Northern League

coochiee

Ryan

Brown is about to list All Birds with a 1.7 billion valuation. Wonder how much equity he's got.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2021/04/29/former-all-white-brown-reported-to-be-considering-nasdaq-listing-for-allbirds/

Putting to bed the myth that footballers can't be smart. But yes any 'personal wealth' Brown now has, will very much depend on what his current shareholding is in All Birds. It could actually be very much a minority shareholding now, after bringing in outside investor capital.

Still it won't surprise if Rob Morrison had at least tried a chat to him, about a little Nix buy in.

Wasn't really a myth was it? Who is that ex-Arsenal player that is a pharma billionaire (looks it up)... Flamini? I'm sure there are other less extreme examples.

djtim3000

coochiee

Ryan

Brown is about to list All Birds with a 1.7 billion valuation. Wonder how much equity he's got.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2021/04/29/former-all-white-brown-reported-to-be-considering-nasdaq-listing-for-allbirds/

Putting to bed the myth that footballers can't be smart. But yes any 'personal wealth' Brown now has, will very much depend on what his current shareholding is in All Birds. It could actually be very much a minority shareholding now, after bringing in outside investor capital.

Still it won't surprise if Rob Morrison had at least tried a chat to him, about a little Nix buy in.

Wasn't really a myth was it? Who is that ex-Arsenal player that is a pharma billionaire (looks it up)... Flamini? I'm sure there are other less extreme examples.

I'm sure there are. Actually the AWs who tread the US College route pre pro football, all seem to do okay back there post football. 

I'm sure that sort of info, is given to the parents of young Ole kids for example, when thinking about sending their kid off Stateside. Important given the slim odds of their offspring ever cracking the football big time. A US education and connections formed there, can lead to opportunities down the track in the world's biggest economy.

djtim3000

coochiee

Ryan

Brown is about to list All Birds with a 1.7 billion valuation. Wonder how much equity he's got.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2021/04/29/former-all-white-brown-reported-to-be-considering-nasdaq-listing-for-allbirds/

Putting to bed the myth that footballers can't be smart. But yes any 'personal wealth' Brown now has, will very much depend on what his current shareholding is in All Birds. It could actually be very much a minority shareholding now, after bringing in outside investor capital.

Still it won't surprise if Rob Morrison had at least tried a chat to him, about a little Nix buy in.

Wasn't really a myth was it? Who is that ex-Arsenal player that is a pharma billionaire (looks it up)... Flamini? I'm sure there are other less extreme examples.

 Flamini was minted while still playing though.  Earning just SLIGHTLY more then Brown.  I saw an All Birds ad on BT Sport during the washout in Brissy, was odd to see Wellington and hear his voice on UK tv.

Reports out of India saying that Matti Steinmann has cancelled his ISL deal and is on his way to Brisbane

I read on FB that he might be having talks with the Nix along with a team mate of his. Who knows??

Well I'll be darned...she Sherminator is back and he even scored a goal for Brisbane last night in a 2-1 win vs the Bitumens!!