Shane Smeltz (Guiseley AFC | England)
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Borneo appear to have had their next match against Persib postponed due to something that happened in their previous match against Bali, but Shane appears to have blamed Persib for the cancellation without knowing the facts?
President of Borneo FC Denies The Accusation - https://t.co/feciwOcmUI #GojekTravelokaLiga1 #JayalahPesutEtam https://t.co/xdU8inZvCA
— Borneo F.C. (@PusamaniaBorneo) September 16, 2017
Was really surprised to read he's only scored once for the All Whites in the last five years; against Myanmar in 2015.
During the 2010 WC qualification campaign it seemed certain that he would overhaul Coveny's NZ goalscoring record by the time he retired but it looks unlikely he's going to get the four he needs to equal Cov's record. Wood, on the other hand, will surely obliterate it.
Click baity headline but here is a Q&A with Smeltzy
'I definitely felt we were Australian' - Gold Coast still home for former @ALeague marksman @ShaneSmeltz https://t.co/uzlDtY3OEZ
— Brent O'Neill (@Brent_ONeill) June 14, 2019
Exciting news for the #NPLQLD, as @gcunitedfc welcome back former @ALeague striker and New Zealand international @ShaneSmeltz! ??
— Football Queensland (@FootballQLD) January 7, 2020
The two time A-League Golden Boot winner and Johnny Warren medallist adds a wealth of experience and leadership to the competition this season. pic.twitter.com/0bF7Zk7jC5
Perhaps Mods could also update Smeltzy's club or employment status - Clive Palmer Inc.
Cheers
is he actually playing for them? Thought he retired and was now coaching?
is he actually playing for them? Thought he retired and was now coaching?
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He's left Sydney, supposedly to work for Clive Palmer. He says 'on and off the field' re: Gold Coast so I assume he'll play for them.
Go Smeltzy, go! It's never to late to bang a few goals in (and getting told of by the missus...)
A-League legend running for Clive Palmer in Queensland election https://t.co/wVDeAj01mk #football #FTBL #ALeague pic.twitter.com/pXgf2NAcht
— FTBL (@FTBLcomau) October 19, 2020
A-League legend running for Clive Palmer in Queensland election https://t.co/wVDeAj01mk #football #FTBL #ALeague pic.twitter.com/pXgf2NAcht
— FTBL (@FTBLcomau) October 19, 2020
Oh dear. Apart from Clive Palmer's party being an absolute shambles, is Smeltz actually eligible as a dual citizen? Funny if he hasn't actually checked.
Clive Palmer is an active fascist. He's Australia's Trump, though not as successful yet. This would be the equivalent of standing for the Billy TK party in this country. Shame on Smeltzy.
Clive Palmer is an active fascist. He's Australia's Trump, though not as successful yet. This would be the equivalent of standing for the Billy TK party in this country. Shame on Smeltzy.
Seems to somehow recruit well know ex sportsman for PUP. Glenn Lazarus, Kristian Rees and now SS.
Plus these two I've never heard of - Australian rules football player Doug Hawkins and boxer Barry Michael.
"On 13 March 2015, Queensland Senator Glenn Lazarus announced his resignation from the PUP, accusing Clive Palmer of bullying, swearing and yelling at people. Lazarus stated "I have a different view of team work. Given this, I felt it best that I resign from the party and pursue my senate role as an independent senator." His wife Tess Sanders-Lazarus joined in, saying "I did make it clear to Clive that I was not happy with being bullied and spoken to using foul language." Palmer responded by sacking her, and then denying their accusations"
Some things money cab buy. Big Clive has plenty of that.
Hope Shane knows what he's doing.
"I’ve learnt a lot stepping away from football." via @johnnyddavidsonhttps://t.co/C9Pa8IVQoH
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) November 30, 2020
That's really creepy the way he happily accepts that because he works for Clive Palmer he's expected to stand as a candidate for his Trump-lite political party
That's really creepy the way he happily accepts that because he works for Clive Palmer he's expected to stand as a candidate for his Trump-lite political party
Hate to say it but Smeltzy seems like a bit of a piece of shark.
It's like Homer Simpson backing Mr Burns' campaign for Governor
✍️ | We are delighted to welcome former New Zealand international @ShaneSmeltz to the club!
— Guiseley AFC (@GuiseleyAFC) January 12, 2023
The striker struck against Italy in a 1-1 World Cup finals draw for his nation and is the A-League's second highest scorer with 92 goals: https://t.co/Ysj4mPjgGM#GAFC #GuiseleyTogether pic.twitter.com/9GW5ZzuCWO
When I saw Smeltzy's heading changed to "Guiseley FC" I assumed he had signed on to coach them.
Pretty amazing to be making a comeback as a player at his age (41?)
Northern Premier League - Premier Division
(one of four "None League Premier Divisions")
Seventh tier of English football.
Third level in the non-league pyramid beneath National League and National League (North and South).
So not a bad non-league level really.
Semi-pro with a bit of money behind it.
Certainly not pub football.
Guiseley were in the National League (fifth tier) 2015 - 2018
They have beaten Football League sides to make the second round of the FA Cup in two of the last six seasons.
Looking at Shane's new club, Guiseley AFC, they seem to have better facilities than most of our national league clubs.
The stadium holds 4000 with covered stands.
They have a glossy 52 page colour matchday program etc.
The club has spent 2.5 million pounds in recent years on a redevelopment scheme including upgrading their ground Nethermoor Park to 4000 capacity (covered stands on all four sides).
Cheeky:
From the announcement. Interesting that he has now become a player agent, wonder who he has on his books.
"Included in this package is a players shirt at the end of the season, a signed photo of the player, an announcement on our social media platforms thanking you for the sponsorship and a listing in the programme and on the website."
https://guiseleyafc.co.uk/sponsorship/