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Post by blackadder on Jul 12, 2007 17:58:59 GMT 10
Well least they chose to imitate the best there is. ;D |
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Post by ~Floss~ on Jul 12, 2007 18:27:18 GMT 10
Not sure about "yellow fever" as a name - they sound disease-laden or something.
Maybe "The Order of the Phoenix" would have been catchier... until the end of this PSC when it's out-dated.
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Post by Bearinator on Jul 12, 2007 18:54:42 GMT 10
Maybe "one hit wonders" would be better, cos they will only be around 1 season  |
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Post by ceburoo on Jul 12, 2007 20:18:19 GMT 10
browny is out so i am guessing this starting lineup danny ossie wilko viddy heff kwas mile gumps tommy sasho nik trott boogs hutch simon Will Simon be available coz the FFA media release said he would be on Lightning duty. Wow all these injuries. A week or so ago we were crowing that there were no injuries wories and Lawrie had a full squad to choose from. NOW it is shades of last year all over again with injuries dictating the line-up. |
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Post by brett on Jul 12, 2007 20:27:41 GMT 10
browny is out so i am guessing this starting lineup danny ossie wilko viddy heff kwas mile gumps tommy sasho nik trott boogs hutch simon Will Simon be available coz the FFA media release said he would be on Lightning duty. Wow all these injuries. A week or so ago we were crowing that there were no injuries wories and Lawrie had a full squad to choose from. NOW it is shades of last year all over again with injuries dictating the line-up. I wouldn't be surprised if the sorts of injuries that would keep players of out PSC games would just be carried into games during the season. |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jul 12, 2007 22:51:25 GMT 10
Sarah Ho to run a line at Saturday night's matchSarah Ho to Make history at 2007 Pre-Season Cup Thursday, 12 July 2007  Sarah Ho Twenty eight-year old Sydney-based referee, Sarah Ho will make history this weekend as the first woman to be selected in the Hyundai A-League referees panel and will celebrate her first appointnment as an assistant referee for the 2007 Pre-Season Cup match between the Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium on Gosford. "I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to officiate in the Hyundai A-League," Ho said today. "My main motivation is to referee at the highest level possible, and as a result I am looking forward to the challenge of refereeing in the Hyundai A-League. "Like most elite referees, my ambition is to referee at the FIFA World Cup," concluded Ho. Football Federation Australia National Refereeing Manager, Richard Lorenc was glowing in his praise of Sarah Ho. "Throughout the whole selection process Sarah was considered based on merit and had to pass the same theoretical, performance and fitness tests as the men. "Sarah has proved herself on the local and international stage and we look forward to watching her future development at Hyundai A-league level," concluded Lorenc. Sarah began her refereeing career in the Blue Mountains of NSW in the Nepean Junior competition. After showing promise at a local level, Sarah refereed at the National Youth Championships for Girls and also Boys Youth League. Sarah, is no stranger to senior men's football having refereed in the NSW Premier League and State League competitions for the past 5 years. Based on her performances, Sarah was awarded her FIFA Assistant referees badge in 2004 and officiated her first international match in February 2004 at the Australia Cup in Brisbane. Since then Sarah has been received appointments to the OFC U19 Women's Qualifiers, 2004 FIFA U19 Women's World Championships in Thailand, AFC Asian Women's Cup Qualifiers, 2006 FIFA U20 Women's World Championships and FIFA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Sarah will join the likes of Mark Shield and Matthew Breeze who are currently refereeing at the AFC Asian Cup 2007. Hyundai A-League 2007/08 - Referees Panel REFEREES Matthew Breeze (NSW - FIFA Referee), Chris Beath (QLD), Strebre Delovski (NSW), Kevin Docherty (VIC), Peter Green (QLD - FIFA Referee), Steven Gregory (WA), Michael Hester (NZ - FIFA Referee), James Lewis (NSW), Angelo Nardi (WA - FIFA Referee- FIFA Referee), Peter O'Leary (NZ - FIFA Referee), Simon Przydacz (NSW - FIFA Referee), Mark Shield (QLD - FIFA Referee), Ben Williams (ACT - FIFA Referee), Craig Zetter (SA - FIFA Referee). ASSISTANT REFEREES Rodney Allen (NSW - FIFA Assistant Referee), Hakan Anaz (VIC - FIFA Assistant Referee), Brent Best (NZ - FIFA Assistant Referee), Luke Brennan (VIC), Paul Cetrangolo (SA), Peter Chapman (SA), Mathew Cheeseman (WA), Matthew Cream (SA- FIFA Assistant Referee), Paul Dunham (NZ - FIFA Assistant Referee), Joe Fusari (WA), Nathan Gibson (NSW- FIFA Assistant Referee), Alex Glasgow (NSW), Brad Hobson (QLD), Sarah Ho (NSW - FIFA Assistant Referee) , Michael Nugus (WA - FIFA Assistant Referee), Gavin Martin (ACT), Jim Ouliaris (VIC - FIFA Assistant Referee), Jason Power (QLD - FIFA Assistant Referee), Denis Silk (QLD - FIFA Assistant Referee), Nick Waldron (NZ - FIFA Assistant Referee), Murray Wilson (NSW), Ben Wilson (ACT - FIFA Assistant Referee).
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Post by marinermick on Jul 13, 2007 8:29:08 GMT 10
browny is out so i am guessing this starting lineup danny ossie wilko viddy heff kwas mile gumps tommy sasho nik trott boogs hutch simon Will Simon be available coz the FFA media release said he would be on Lightning duty. Wow all these injuries. A week or so ago we were crowing that there were no injuries wories and Lawrie had a full squad to choose from. NOW it is shades of last year all over again with injuries dictating the line-up. you're right my apologies, which leads me to this rant: why the hell are lightnining playing at home the same time as the mariners? stupid stupid stupid |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jul 13, 2007 9:26:27 GMT 10
Will Simon be available coz the FFA media release said he would be on Lightning duty. Wow all these injuries. A week or so ago we were crowing that there were no injuries wories and Lawrie had a full squad to choose from. NOW it is shades of last year all over again with injuries dictating the line-up. you're right my apologies, which leads me to this rant: why the hell are lightnining playing at home the same time as the mariners? stupid stupid stupid probably because FNSW did the fixture months ago, well in advance of the PSC draw, and the FFA don't look out for these things... |
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Post by mariners4ever on Jul 13, 2007 10:30:07 GMT 10
mariners to win 4-1
sasho to score 2, nik to score 1 and tommy to score the other
one of the sambas to score the only one for wellington
hopefully a crowd of around 10 500
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Post by Jesus on Jul 13, 2007 10:46:06 GMT 10
I'm not sure if everyone noticed. But the bonus points system goes for the group matches this year as well.
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jul 13, 2007 11:10:47 GMT 10
Not sure about "yellow fever" as a name - they sound disease-laden or something. Maybe "The Order of the Phoenix" would have been catchier... until the end of this PSC when it's out-dated. The Order of the Phoenix......love it!  . |
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Post by T on Jul 13, 2007 11:33:47 GMT 10
Not sure about "yellow fever" as a name - they sound disease-laden or something. Maybe "The Order of the Phoenix" would have been catchier... until the end of this PSC when it's out-dated. The Order of the Phoenix......love it! . As long as it doesn't infringe on copyright.... are they going to wear robes and try to bewitch the players?? |
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Post by dru on Jul 13, 2007 11:36:59 GMT 10
The Order of the Phoenix......love it! . As long as it doesn't infringe on copyright.... are they going to wear robes and try to bewitch the players?? Voldermort supports the mariners. |
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Post by T on Jul 13, 2007 11:38:48 GMT 10
As long as it doesn't infringe on copyright.... are they going to wear robes and try to bewitch the players?? Voldermort supports the mariners. That may not be a good thing, he may not be around much longer, but I guess we'll find out soon!! ;D |
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jul 13, 2007 11:44:02 GMT 10
Voldermort supports the mariners. I could see this as a banner! |
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Post by Andy on Jul 13, 2007 13:16:06 GMT 10
I'm not sure if everyone noticed. But the bonus points system goes for the group matches this year as well. I can't believe they are using that system again this year! |
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Post by Bearinator on Jul 13, 2007 13:41:28 GMT 10
I'm not sure if everyone noticed. But the bonus points system goes for the group matches this year as well. I can't believe they are using that system again this year! Yeah it was a joke last time, yet they expand it this time. Bloody stupid. |
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Post by kevrenor on Jul 13, 2007 13:48:07 GMT 10
Well-travelled coach ready for Phoenix
By FRED WOODCOCK - The Dominion Post | Friday, 13 July 2007
It has been an eventful 16 years for Wayne O'Sullivan. Now he's taking the next step in his footballing journey with the Wellington Phoenix.
He's an Irishman born in Cyprus who spent most of his playing days in England, enjoyed six months in Singapore, settled and played professionally in Australia and now finds himself coaching in Wellington.
If any proof was needed that football is the global game, look no further than Wellington Phoenix assistant coach Wayne "Sully" O'Sullivan.
The affable 33-year-old, who spent the past two years playing in the A-League for the Central Coast Mariners before getting the surprise opportunity to assist coach Ricki Herbert in Wellington, understates when he says "it's been an eventful 16 years".
"I've been fortunate enough that football has allowed me to travel and experience different cultures and meet lots of different people.
"I'm affectionately known as 'Cypriot-Irish' to my good friends, or as the Australians like to call you, a 'wog'."
Ironically, O'Sullivan's first coaching assignment of any note will be at his old stomping ground, Bluetongue Stadium, in Gosford tomorrow when the severely depleted Phoenix play their first Pre-Season Cup match, against the Mariners.
Herbert will use the tournament to get the newcomers up to speed but nevertheless O'Sullivan can't hide his excitement.
"I'm looking forward to it," he says with a cheeky smile.
"It's probably always going to be the smallest club in the league but it's a fabulous club, great stadium, great people and just a really friendly environment.
"I'd like to think I will be well received there. I had two good years there and enjoyed some success, and I did get on well with the local fans."
His release from the club alienated local supporters, who viewed the hard-working midfielder as a crowd favourite. But it opened up an opportunity to take the next step in his career.
After playing 16 years professionally, primarily in England (Swindon Town, Cardiff City and Plymouth Argyle) and Australia (Parramatta, Northern Spirit and Central Coast) the timing of Herbert's approach couldn't have been much better.
O'Sullivan's playing days were probably numbered and he was about to finish a masters degree in education, specialising in coaching, from Sydney University, and also his Asian federation "B" coaching licence (both of which he has since completed).
"Coaching this year at this level was beyond my wildest dreams," says O'Sullivan, who admits to having been "pretty horrified" by the standard of the old NSL when he arrived in Australia in 2001.
"To be given an opportunity like this by Ricki, I had to take it because it's where I wanted to go with my football.
"I've had 16 years playing and hopefully I'll have 16-plus years in coaching. It's the next best thing from actually playing. And with Ricki at the helm he's going to give us opportunities to coach, and I just can't see it as anything else than just a fabulous chance."
And he hasn't felt the urge to lace up the boots just yet.
"It's pre-season and they're running around in this weather," he laughs. "It's actually nice to be able to say 'one more, lads, one more' with a smile on my face and not a grimace."
O'Sullivan won't rule out a return to the pitch in future, "if need be", but studying has opened up the coaching world and he's eager to explore it.
"It's not just the on-field stuff. There's a lot of theory behind it, some really good research out there, and I think I'm going to spend a lot of time reading up on that in all different areas – in and outside football."
Aside from study, O'Sullivan has a December 22 date to look forward to. The A-League break will "coincide" with his marriage to partner Renee, an "Australian with an Irish background".
"We're absolutely loving it here. We've moved into a new home in Island Bay – it's got all the elements so we'll definitely wake up every morning knowing we're in New Zealand.
"But I'm looking forward to tapping into Wellington from a cultural perspective – they've got theatres, arts, everything here. It's going to be a fun year both on and off the field."
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Post by yellowcake on Jul 13, 2007 14:07:32 GMT 10
WHOA!
but...good on him
Congats Sully. All the best!
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Post by Andy on Jul 13, 2007 14:22:00 GMT 10
In the Express, it says that Boogard is going to start.
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