New boys Whanganui Athletic been announcing a few signings, mostly re-signings or pickups from around Central region: - Ben Winterson, formerly of Cambridge, Edge Hill United (Aus) and Havelock North - Tre DeJohn and Thomas Cudby forward partnership from Hawera FC - Jamie Clark coming back from UK, played for Dereham Town there
Miramar rebuild looks in decent shape, they'll at least qualify.
You can never write them off hence the caveat of based on preseason. Even the 4th spot is a lottery because Petone have made some great signings Jaga, George Walker, Amir. Karori looked to have some solid pick ups. Wests look to be back on track after the last two years. It's going to be an interesting year fore sure.
If Hilton Petone is an indicator, I would say Stop Out look in trouble.
What makes you say Wests are back on track out of interest?
I watched their last couple of games, more shape than last season. Jack O'Connor looks good, the new Canadian guy up top looks like a handful. It's probably more that the players have had an extra year together as well.
Whanganui Athletic have signed winger Josh Lawson from Havelock North. Played 15 Central League games last season. Seem to be strengthening a fair bit from around the Central region, and appear to have a big squad.
Whanganui Athletic have signed winger Josh Lawson from Havelock North. Played 15 Central League games last season. Seem to be strengthening a fair bit from around the Central region, and appear to have a big squad.
Weenix lose most of their starting lineup for 3-4 weeks for U20WC and who knows what some of them are doing after. After a couple years covid hiatus I expect a couple may head to US universities come late July, so second might be a stretch for them. Plus they have already lost a couple to other places. E.g. I see Adam Supyk is listed with ES.
heard it was back back. Played yesterday in Hilton Petone (which was Olympics 2nd team) Heard he had signed for an NPL2 club in Oz but they weren't playing him so he came back. Can't play against ACFC in OCL games though as players had to be registered by Jan 30th for that
Screen Shot 2023-03-09 at 3.31.58 PM.png1.17 MB Wests going full Canadian this season - he's about the 3rd or 4th they've signed Norths going American - they have about 3 Miramar going Melville Olympic looking formidable My guess - not really based on anything but a bit of a feeling
Forwards Kailyn Gould, Jesse Randall and Gianni Bouzoukis have all departed but the Olympic squad has been strengthened with the addition of former Wellington Phoenix players Hamish Watson, the Central League’s Player of the Year last year and ex All White Joel Stevens who had been playing professionally in Sweden.
“We’ve also added Ryan Feutz from Western Suburbs and Oliie van Rijssel who has come from the Netherlands to add to our attacking options.” Coach Rupert Kimays said.
Forwards Kailyn Gould, Jesse Randall and Gianni Bouzoukis have all departed but the Olympic squad has been strengthened with the addition of former Wellington Phoenix players Hamish Watson, the Central League’s Player of the Year last year and ex All White Joel Stevens who had been playing professionally in Sweden.
“We’ve also added Ryan Feutz from Western Suburbs and Oliie van Rijssel who has come from the Netherlands to add to our attacking options.” Coach Rupert Kimays said.
He's been in Finland, although haven't been able to pick up much information on this.
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Ykköscup jatkuu tänään vajaan tunnin matkan päässä Tammisaaressa EIF:n vieraana. EIF voitti viime viikolla KäPan 3-1 joten vastassa on lohkonsa voitokkaat joukkueet. Meillä on mukana myös kaksi uutta mielenkiintoista testipelaajaa: Lassi Forss & Gianni Bouzoukis. pic.twitter.com/gYz0IEShzx
