I'm biased, but thought TW were very lucky to win that. Both teams chances but I thought Tasman were far more fluid in the front third. Keiran Smith and Brian Kaltack were both outstanding and not a bad debut for Britton in goal.
Looking forward to a replay of the Barcia/Ifill challenge, plenty of people thought a red was harsh for Barcia.
Ridsdale certainly wasn't happy about the penalty either but I missed what happened.
I couldn’t believe it wasn’t Ifill who got sent off for that challenge.
The penalty seemed a soft one to give away, but the referee had no choice really.
I couldn’t believe it wasn’t Ifill who got sent off for that challenge.
The penalty seemed a soft one to give away, but the referee had no choice really.
There weren't too many protests about the pen so I assume it was right
I think the second Ifill left his feet, anything that happens after that is irrelevant (to a point) as he should’ve been sent off for that. Maybe he should have sent both of them off, that would’ve been something!
I think the second Ifill left his feet, anything that happens after that is irrelevant (to a point) as he should’ve been sent off for that. Maybe he should have sent both of them off, that would’ve been something!
I think the second Ifill left his feet, anything that happens after that is irrelevant (to a point) as he should’ve been sent off for that. Maybe he should have sent both of them off, that would’ve been something!
I was just behind the officials when they discussed it, basically they said Ifill went in recklessly but had his studs down, while Barcia went in studs up which is what made the difference between Yellow and Red.
Interesting. I saw Ifill go in studs up. Very keen to see a replay now - too bad I won’t be able to (thanks NZF/Sky).
Ridsdale certainly wasn't happy about the penalty either but I missed what happened.
Kaltak kicked Molloy.
It's not in focus, and just after the kick, but you get the idea.
Ridsdale certainly wasn't happy about the penalty either but I missed what happened.
Kaltak kicked Molloy.
It's not in focus, and just after the kick, but you get the idea.
Also thought Ridsdale and Perico were fantastic on either side of the defense. Got forward well and created chances. Both Fenton and Stevens were poor which says something about their defending as well
Perico lucky not to have had a couple of yellows both of which were right in front of the officials and ignored.
Yees, How many defenders do they need??? Think strikers should be more of a priority !!!!
Looking at the goals against - defence may well need a boost to stay in top 2
Commons Menapi passes away
If you're forever losing it/giving it away in the midfield you can expect that. If you don't score the goals, you don't win the games. Always easy to blame the defence!!! But if the business is not done up the other end......
Should both teams finish on the same points total (likely) overall goal difference irrelevant if they get a result at ACFC or don't lose as badly as ACFC did at Davey F.
Should both teams finish on the same points total (likely) overall goal difference irrelevant if they get a result at ACFC or don't lose as badly as ACFC did at Davey F.
The League:
21.6 The results of league matches will be recorded in a league table. The ranking of each Participant shall be determined as follows:
21.6.1 Greatest number of points obtained in all league matches;
21.6.2 Goal difference in all league matches;
21.6.3 Greatest number of goals scored in all league matches.
21.7 At the conclusion of the league, the top four placed Participants excluding the Wellington Phoenix shall qualify for The Championship. In the event of two or more of the Participants having equal points, their respective placing on the league table shall be determined as follows:
21.7.1 The head to head results between the teams equal on points.
21.7.2 The goal difference from the matches played between the teams equal on points.
21.8 If, after applying the above criteria, any two or more teams are still equal, their respective placing on the league table shall be determined as follows: - 17 - Season 2017/2018 Approved 04/08/2017
21.8.1 Goal difference in all league matches;
21.8.2 Greatest number of goals scored in all league matches.
21.9 If, after applying the above criteria, any two or more teams are still equal, then the team with the superior disciplinary record in NL (by virtue of having the fewest penalty points accrued during the season) shall be the highest placed team. Penalty points shall be accrued as follows: a for each yellow card received, a team will accrue 1 penalty point; b for each red card received, a team will accrue 3 penalty points; c and where an individual Player receives 2 yellow cards in the same NL game, a team will accrue 3 penalty points (the same as for a red card).
21.9.2 If, after applying the above criteria the final position of any two teams remain equal their final placing will be determined by a toss of a coin under the direction and supervision of NZF. Where there are more than two teams who are equal having applied the above criteria then the final placing of these teams will be determined by the drawing of lots under the direction and supervision of NZF.
The Championship
21.10 The Championship will consist of Championship Semi-finals, followed by a Championship Grand Final.
21.11 NZF reserves the right to determine the Match Venue, Date and Kickoff Time for any match in The Championship, at its sole discretion. Championship Semi-finals
21.12 The Championship Semi-finals will feature the top four placed teams from the league, as determined in accordance with clause 21.7, and will be contested as follows: 1 st Place v. 4th Place = Winner A 2 nd Place v. 3rd Place = Winner B For the avoidance of doubt, 1st Place in accordance with this clause 21.10 will be considered the winner of the league and 2nd Place will be considered the runner-up of the league.
21.13 Unless otherwise determined by NZF, the Match Venue shall be: i 1 st Place v. 4th Place at the home venue of the 1st placed team. ii 2 nd Place v. 3rd Place at the home venue of the 2nd placed team.
21.14 In the Championship Semi-Finals, should the result be a draw at the end of normal time, extra time will be played in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game. Extra time shall consist of two periods of 15 minutes each, with an interval of five minutes at the end of normal playing time, but not between the two periods of extra time. Should the score remain a draw at the end of the second period of extra time, the winner will be determined by kicks from the penalty spot in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game. - 18 - Season 2017/2018 Approved 04/08/2017
Championship Grand Final
21.15 The Championship Grand Final shall be played between semi-final Winner A and semi-final Winner B.
21.16 The semi-final winner who was higher placed at the conclusion of the league shall host the Championship Grand Final at its home venue, provided that NZF reserves the right to move any match in The Championship to another venue should it be deemed necessary by NZF at its sole discretion.
21.17 Should the result be a draw at the end of normal time, extra time will be played in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game. Extra time shall consist of two periods of 15 minutes each, with an interval of five minutes at the end of normal playing time, but not between the two periods of extra time. Should the score remain a draw at the end of the second period of extra time, the winner will be determined by kicks from the penalty spot in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Is he a gk? I thought we were pretty sorted in that department?
Also, does the transfer market ever close in the Handa Prem? Feels like most teams are still actively recruiting players.
2-1 loss to Waitak. Seems a surprise given the angst about Waitak on the other thread
Is he a gk? I thought we were pretty sorted in that department?
Also, does the transfer market ever close in the Handa Prem? Feels like most teams are still actively recruiting players.
Guess they rate him over Marcel Kampman, the NYL player who has been RGK until now.
They had signed Carr months ago - he must have been unavailable until now.
You're allowed to sign players at any time until you have 23 registered.
What makes the transfer period in January special is that it's the only time you can deregister anyone, so if you have guys in your 23 who are injured/have left you can't replace them outside of then.
Kaupman is a top keeper
Is he a gk? I thought we were pretty sorted in that department?
Also, does the transfer market ever close in the Handa Prem? Feels like most teams are still actively recruiting players.
Guess they rate him over Marcel Kampman, the NYL player who has been RGK until now.
They had signed Carr months ago - he must have been unavailable until now.
You're allowed to sign players at any time until you have 23 registered.
What makes the transfer period in January special is that it's the only time you can deregister anyone, so if you have guys in your 23 who are injured/have left you can't replace them outside of then.
Is he a gk? I thought we were pretty sorted in that department?
Also, does the transfer market ever close in the Handa Prem? Feels like most teams are still actively recruiting players.
Guess they rate him over Marcel Kampman, the NYL player who has been RGK until now.
They had signed Carr months ago - he must have been unavailable until now.
You're allowed to sign players at any time until you have 23 registered.
What makes the transfer period in January special is that it's the only time you can deregister anyone, so if you have guys in your 23 who are injured/have left you can't replace them outside of then.
Per NZF it's been Kampman for all seven games.
Could it just be prep for OFC C/L - 3 keepers ** out field players (IIRC)
Could it just be prep for OFC C/L - 3 keepers ** out field players (IIRC)
Carr just wasn't available for the first seven or so weeks of the season, so they've used their NYL goalie on the bench.
They've waited until the guys were in town and available, even if already signed, to announce them publicly. Why, beats me.
Is he a gk? I thought we were pretty sorted in that department?
Also, does the transfer market ever close in the Handa Prem? Feels like most teams are still actively recruiting players.
There is a transfer window (pretty sure opens again in January), so maybe they still have (had) gaps in their squad / roster.
Kampman is OK, but is liable to brain fades and does silly things, was sent off twice for Lower Hutt in the last Central League season (possibly deserves it for wearing the number 91 on his back!)
Mean while at DF Park
J-H Sinclair excellent for TeeDubs yesterday. Playing a more attacking role than he did at the WeeNix.
Missed the game, who did all the pressing up front with Jackson away. (Last game I saw, TW missed that part of his game)
Front 3(ish) was Joel - Kilkolly - J-H S.
Ilich, Barcia, Kayara and Molloy across the middle and Shrijvers, Gulley and Hilliar back 3ing. Pretty flexible where they played in that formation.
Team Wellington off on an all expenses paid trip to Fiji to play Lautoka FC twice in preparation for the OFC Champions League
Decent gig.
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?? Full time at Churchill Park, Fiji and #teedubs have taken away the win againstLautoka FA Bluez Lautoka FC 6-0.
Goal breakdown: ⚽️ Louis Fenton (13’)⚽️ Justin Gulley (40’)⚽️⚽️ Jack-Henry Sinclair (80’ & 85’) ⚽️ Angus Kilkolly (87’) ⚽️ Joel Stevens (89’) 
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Haven't seen much of Wellington this season, how's Tom Jackson been? According to Transfermarkt he's got the highest value in the Handy (£360k), more than De Vries and co.
Haven't seen much of Wellington this season, how's Tom Jackson been? According to Transfermarkt he's got the highest value in the Handy (£360k), more than De Vries and co.
