Pfff, sounds rubbish...... (sarcasm emoticon)
Michael Fitzgerald (Albirex Niigata | Japan)
Pfff, sounds rubbish...... (sarcasm emoticon)
Let's be honest though- Storm Roux hasn't done much in these play off games...Would Fitzgerald have got much game time? And also does he really have much time for NZ?
Probably not, but Storm only played a few games in the A-League, whereas Fitzgerald has been playing in the J League (IMO a higher standard) since he returned to his club (12 games). Anyway he didn't get picked so not much point discussing it.
For those of you questioning the quality of the J League - Japan drew 2-2 with The Netherlands last night.
All of the Japanese players have come through the Japan football system and all of them would have started their careers playing in the J League or in Kagawas case J2. (Kagawa went from the 2nd tier of Japan Football to starring in the Bundesliga for Dortmund)
For those of you questioning the quality of the J League - Japan drew 2-2 with The Netherlands last night.
All of the Japanese players have come through the Japan football system and all of them would have started their careers playing in the J League or in Kagawas case J2. (Kagawa went from the 2nd tier of Japan Football to starring in the Bundesliga for Dortmund)
I doubt many here are questioning it. We know that it is stronger then the A-Legaue and has been sicne the A-League's inception.
Are you really surprised that the players have come through J1/J2 when Japanese are not normally allowed dual citizenship, normally only speak Japanese and have no strong historical ties with Europe/South America?
Asked one of his old coaches about him yesterday. Plays anywhere in the backline and has been starting at centre back and keeping a South Korean out of the team. Got a call regarding AWs from Emblen and wondered why is this guy calling me and not Ricki?
Asked one of his old coaches about him yesterday. Plays anywhere in the backline and has been starting at centre back and keeping a South Korean out of the team. Got a call regarding AWs from Emblen and wondered why is this guy calling me and not Ricki?
Asked one of his old coaches about him yesterday. Plays anywhere in the backline and has been starting at centre back and keeping a South Korean out of the team. Got a call regarding AWs from Emblen and wondered why is this guy calling me and not Ricki?
does seem odd that there hasn't been more contact with Fitzgerald- J-league is a damn good league. still he'd have to do well to keep Tuiloma or Roux out. Defensive options of Reid, Smith, Boxall, Fitzgerald, Roux, Tuiloma (and Musa) don't seem the worst. Am I leaving anyone out?
Yeah I think club was a factor based on what was said. Was Wynton, so I didn't understand all of his riddles especially after a few coronas
Wynton for caretaker!
Wynton is tough to understand at the best of times
We've sent Fever reporter Andrew Gourdie on the case to see if he can find something out
The plot thickens.... Dun dum ddduuuuuuuummmmmmmmm!!!!!
The plot thickens.... Dun dum ddduuuuuuuummmmmmmmm!!!!!
The plot thickens.... Dun dum ddduuuuuuuummmmmmmmm!!!!!
Use the force, Daft Vader.... oops I mean Lord Vader
does seem odd that there hasn't been more contact with Fitzgerald- J-league is a damn good league. still he'd have to do well to keep Tuiloma or Roux out. Defensive options of Reid, Smith, Boxall, Fitzgerald, Roux, Tuiloma (and Musa) don't seem the worst. Am I leaving anyone out?
does seem odd that there hasn't been more contact with Fitzgerald- J-league is a damn good league. still he'd have to do well to keep Tuiloma or Roux out. Defensive options of Reid, Smith, Boxall, Fitzgerald, Roux, Tuiloma (and Musa) don't seem the worst. Am I leaving anyone out?
he is playing CB so unlikely to have Tuiloma or Roux as competition
CB for J1 side
CB/DM for JFL/J2 so untested at a decent level really
Id keep him as a CB. Options will emerge
A year ago we had no RB. Riera is eligible in 2016. Will be 32
Don't get confused as to what Riera's level is. He is in NZ because he couldn't get a contract anywhere else in the world. (Which really says it all). Don't kid yourself, dare I say it, if he was really good he wouldn't be playing at the Phoenix, he'd be playing somewhere else.
Concentrate on bringing through our young NZ players and stop worrying about naturalising old foreign players - I thought we got over that in the 80s.
Don't get confused as to what Riera's level is. He is in NZ because he couldn't get a contract anywhere else in the world. (Which really says it all). Don't kid yourself, dare I say it, if he was really good he wouldn't be playing at the Phoenix, he'd be playing somewhere else.
Concentrate on bringing through our young NZ players and stop worrying about naturalising old foreign players - I thought we got over that in the 80s.
Don't get confused as to what Riera's level is. He is in NZ because he couldn't get a contract anywhere else in the world. (Which really says it all). Don't kid yourself, dare I say it, if he was really good he wouldn't be playing at the Phoenix, he'd be playing somewhere else.
Concentrate on bringing through our young NZ players and stop worrying about naturalising old foreign players - I thought we got over that in the 80s.
If we are looking at Riera for the national team we are in trouble tbh
Don't get confused as to what Riera's level is. He is in NZ because he couldn't get a contract anywhere else in the world. (Which really says it all). Don't kid yourself, dare I say it, if he was really good he wouldn't be playing at the Phoenix, he'd be playing somewhere else.
Concentrate on bringing through our young NZ players and stop worrying about naturalising old foreign players - I thought we got over that in the 80s.
Chill its one suggestion. Id rather rufer ridenton too
My objection was solely based on the part written about Riera himself. In terms of developing our own talent first, I'm in total agreeement with you newbyone.
Can we get back on topic please.
Fitzgeralds team is still in the top eight
Only 4 hours and great idea
Do it. No journo gave a toss about his story
A kiwis overseas interview each week wld b great
Yes..a very good idea