Southern Football (incl Southern United) (Part 1)

and if otago united was to be the parent club do they have the finances to run something like this?

some of the youth players are very good and some poor same as anywhere else. I agree a u20 team mite work, but the good u20 players will be playin spl for clubs who offer them a monetary incentive.
horseshead212009-03-04 17:05:38

well it would have to offer something similar to what the other teams are offering to get the players on board and if it offered better coaches or training etc etc maybe that would be enough to lure them away from their clubs?

yeah fair point christo... sounds like a plausible idea

ok now we have to find someone to put the idea in front of and get it done!

No club offers young players money - Horsehead more ridiculous comments. I think the young players playing and practicing with better older more experienced players is the only way they will get better. 

how more ridiculous comments kennedy.... havent heard anything plausible from u yet

Didn't Tech nd Cavy take U19 sides to Napier in recent years? How do you see what you're proposing as any different to what they have tried to achieve with getting these youngsters together as a side?

At the end of the day the only thing that is going to attract young players to Dunedin is the university. The top U17s and U20s in the country are most likely to try their hand overseas on trials, or more likely, at universities in the US. Which leaves Otago at best with second tier youth players, or home grown talent - which may turn up the odd quality player every other year, but not enough to build competitive youth teams around or develop a good senior squad (i.e. the good players then leave for greener pastures). Seems like the only solution is a top down regional approach that has the backing of NZ football and looks to link in with schools, clubs and perhaps a youth team leading into the National league team. Also some carrots like those Milk Cup trips.

Tony Martin is the best manager in the country - FACT

What about that guy Gavin ( from tech , cant remaber his last name ) he alway seemed ultra organised with tech , wasnt he the Manager at OU when Johan and Phelo was in charge ??( got out at the right time I'd say )

I can only agree with you on that one Sneaky Butler - he sure did do a good job down at Tech and from what I understood at Otago United. Looks like they sure do miss his managment qualities at OU but again I would have to agree with feedback TM is a great manager and Tech are benefiting from that (soon Mornington AFC will be the benefactor).

He was the master of Shirt presentation prior to kick off , all shirts were on coat hangers and shorts and socks folded neatly , he also had  a knack of knowing where each player liked to sit in various changing rooms at grounds around the region

Horsehead, obviously you aren't at varsity today - however can you tell me about this scrap at training? Who was involved and will this effect team morale at all? good natured people...... Kennedy2009-03-05 14:11:37

Hes the master of being the man.

In other news Liam McKinley will not be at tech training tonight due to flat commitments (red card)
feedback2009-03-05 14:12:50

Scrap at training...let me guess Brando vs ?

According to sources close to me, Nick Dale is back training with the tech outfit.  So all of the rumors of him going to varsity are out the window!  One of my sources told me that he over heard Fridge talking to Dale and he said "Its a pleasure to have you back at the club big guy!"

Top rumors still on the cards are as follows:

Rumor 1:  Liam McKinley has signed a pre contract at tech and is just waiting until he finishes his red card to go for his medical on tuesday.

Rumor 2:  Both GB superstars Ben Eder and Luke Macras are of to Caversham for an undisclosed fee.

Rumor 3:  Blair Schoullar is of to play for Roslyn because he is 'mates' with Terry Boylan
feedback2009-03-05 14:38:17

Cavy really have secured a couple of good signings eh. macras a hard working striker and ben eder probly the form centre mid of the spl last season footyfever2009-03-05 14:40:25

Yeh when i went to watch GB last year at the Grove all of last year Eder and Macras were the two lads who stood out for me.  Eder commanded the midfield and if it wasnt for him then i dont know how GB would have got any points at all!

i would have to say when watching GB play Tech Ben Eder had it all over Ross McKenzie, im sure tech were also after his autograph. can u confirm or deny these rumors feedback??? footyfever2009-03-05 14:42:53

This is true - Cavy must have thrown a lot of money at him to get him there!
feedback2009-03-05 14:43:12

why did he go to cavy???

Big bucks i think.... could be the only thing i would have thought.... although i would have sacrificed all of that to get on the field with Mr. Soccer

yea iv herd rumors he is being payed 100 a game plus traveling expenses. thats not a bad pay packet for a pe student. sould be another to set the SPL alight this year

Anyone on here No DuncanMartin? anygood?

 

 

I find it hard to believe that Ben Elder or Macreas would make that Cavvy team so I doubt this is true,I saw a lot of players dominate Mckenzie last year so that dosen�t make you a good player..

Neither of those players would start for tech cavy or roslyn.... they shouldnt be paid anything thats for sure. TOm Kent had ross mac in his back pocket on both occasions tech v roslyn

Although I would hav said that technically mackenzie was the best striker in the league hands down

teambig fruit = ross mackenzie FACT

What's with the FACT... doesn't add anything to your statement.. just juvenile... Dino102009-03-06 11:40:01

Its not juvenile - FACT!

thetruthnz2009-03-06 11:44:49

Na, I was at the game mate OU were completely outclassed, never really troubled HBU. Some good players there tho, wouldn't be too despondent.

Keep guessing horsie

na truth keep guessin