Starting XI
6.7K
·
4.5K
·
over 9 years

el grapadura wrote:

That's setting the bar particularly low.

Definitely a bit harsh from my end, but seriously thought he would've kicked on in Japan to be honest. Has just sort of been plugging along for the perennial strugglers in J2 and by the end of it wasn't even getting playing time. 

However, I hope he makes a decent fist of his opportunities over in Aussie, whether it gets him a contract or not remains to be seen

Getting paid to be here
700
·
970
·
over 6 years

mrsmiis wrote:

And in a strange turn of events, de Vries is now trialling at the snakes.

Stoked for the lad, just wish a better club had come in with an offer. Will of course take up an import slot so hope he smashes it even if it’s for Rudan

Link will be that he played for WU assistant John Anastasiadis at Bentleigh Greens.

Starting XI
480
·
4.1K
·
about 14 years

MetalLegNZ wrote:

detoxin wrote:

mrsmiis wrote:

And in a strange turn of events, de Vries is now trialling at the snakes.

Stoked for the lad, just wish a better club had come in with an offer. Will of course take up an import slot so hope he smashes it even if it’s for Rudan

based on his time in Japan i don't know if he up to aleague standard....

J1 is far superior, so I am unsure how much weaker J2 would be to the A League??

A better player than Appiah IMO, but import quality no.

In general the j2 would be a bit of a drop of to the a league,  maybe top 1 or 2 teams would compete in aleague but that is it i believe

Lawyerish
1.7K
·
4.8K
·
about 13 years

admittedly it was some time ago but didn't our last two coaches while at the height of their powers at Sydney fc, move to J2?

Trialist
15
·
56
·
about 6 years

And he... left WU or...?

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

admittedly it was some time ago but didn't our last two coaches while at the height of their powers at Sydney fc, move to J2?

Yes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufuk_Talay

In December 2007, it was announced that he would follow former Sydney FC teammate Mark Rudan to Japan, signing with second division side Avispa Fukuoka, the move completed in February at the close of Sydney's season.[5]

Talay joined fellow Australians Mark Rudan and Newcastle's Joel Griffiths becoming the third Australian in their squad. He was an immediate success, scoring twice in three games, and netting a third in his fifth game.
Overseas
610
·
2.7K
·
over 16 years

Has signed with Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland, pending a work permit & international clearance.

Marquee
2.7K
·
7.2K
·
almost 17 years

They've won a few trophies over the years by the sounds of it. Surely though J2 >>> Irish PL?

The other concern is how poorly they started their season. The last thing Ryan needs is the coach that brought him in to get the sack.

Good luck to him in any case.

Opinion Privileges revoked
4.5K
·
9.7K
·
over 14 years

Begods, Sligo is in the wilds of Ireland. It's like if Hokitika had a HandyPrem team.

Overseas
610
·
2.7K
·
over 16 years

Bad news for Ryan as Sligo have stopped paying all their staff and players due to the league suspension. Sounds like he's already left.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/three-more-loi-clubs-to-stop-paying-wages-as-delay-of-three-months-looms-39059945.html

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Irish league restarts. Full game for De Vries as they beat Derry away 2-0.

Looking forward to the 3rd series.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry_Girls

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

85 mins for De Vries as Sligo beat Shelbourne 2-1. Assist for the first goal 30 seconds in!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1292132684454604800

Good twitter Sligo, and sounds like De Vries may at this very early stage has become a fan favourite. A goal threat all game apparently.

Sligo Rovers 85 min. De Vries received a standing ovation from the 60 Rovers fans as he is subbed off. Alex Cooper on. (2-0)

And featured in a recent article. Not easy with wife & kids back in NZ.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/ryan-de-vries-hopes-star-22487032

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Full game as Sligo (9th) lose 3-0 at Cork City (8th).

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Full game game as Sligo (up to 7th) grab a 93rd minute winner, in a crucial 2-1 win over Waterford (5th).

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

A day for 'Kiwis' scoring in the Euro lower leagues.

De Vries with a goal and 85 mins in 3-1 win over Dundalk (3rd).

Sligo shoot up to 4th.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Full game and a yellow in a 3-1 win at University College Dublin (UCD), in 2nd round FAI Cup.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Scores Sligo's first goal in a 3-0 win over bottom side Finn Harps. 

Goal highlights here

https://twitter.com/i/status/1303076349259780097

Unfortunately comes off at 75 mins, after get a knock in leadup to Sligo's 2nd goal.

Sligo into 3rd (a Europa League qualifying spot)

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Unused sub in a 0-0 draw at St Patrick's Athletic (7th).

Sligo 5th.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Subbed on at 89 mins in a 0-1 loss to Bohemians (2nd).

Sligo 5th.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Subbed off at 70 mins in a 1-0 loss at Waterford (3rd)

Sligo 4th.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Subbed at 64 mins (score 3-0) in a 4-0 loss away at top of the table Shamrock Rovers.

Sligo 4th.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Subbed off at 60 mins (score 1-0) in a 1-0 loss at Shelbourne

Sligo 7th, but still only 3 points off the Europa League qualifier spots.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Subbed off at HT in a 2-1 win over Cork City.

1-0 at HT.

Sligo 4th, 3 points off Euro qualifier spots with 1 game left. Though Dundalk in 3rd have 2 games in hand.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Sligo's game against Derry postponed.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Sligo (4th) with a 2-0 win at Dundalk (3rd).

Unfortunately the is season over and Dundalk grab the last Europa League qualifying spot, finishing 1 point ahead of Sligo.

de Vries with a full game. Sligo were bottom of the table, when he joined up with post Covid restart. He scored 3 goals in 13 games.

Sligo are a quarter finalist in FAI Cup, which still gives them a shot of Europe action.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Sligo through to semis of FAI Cup after beating Derry City on pens (3-1).

0-0 after ET.

De Vries was subbed off at end of NT.

Tough semi at runaway League winner Shamrock Rovers.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

Sadly Sligo lose their FAI Cup semi 2-0 to Shamrock Rovers.

De Vries subbed at 67 mins, at that score.

Irish season finished now for Sligo. 

Be interesting if they re-sign De Vries. Seemed to go okay in Eire.

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years

From this week's Flying Kiwis.

"Ryan De Vries is back with the #bitored for 2021

The New Zealander is already looking forward to the new season and wants to help Rovers go to a new level 

No sooner does one season end than the next one begins and RDV’s gonna be a part of it as Sligo Rovers embark on a little Europa League qualifying excursion. He missed the first three games of 2019 having signed late and still managed to play 17 out of 21 league matches, scoring a couple goals and setting up a few more. He was a big part of what they achieved down the stretch, making the semis of the FAI Cup and finishing fourth in the league... enough to qualify for the continental stuff.

Manager Liam Buckley: “Ryan is technically excellent and has shown he’s a very good footballer. He can play in three or four positions and he’s made a valuable contribution to our year. I’m delighted to have him with us. I think a second season will see Ryan get better as he will be more experienced in the league and settled. It was tough for Ryan being away from his family and we valued him commitment as we do for all our players in the squad. We’ve made good progress this week, we still have more to do and we are making changes to the squad as happens every year. We’ve got more to do as the budget becomes clearer, and I think we can be pleased so far.”

Ryan De Vries: “I’m delighted to have signed back with Rovers, we’ve done well over the year and obviously the league finish was good. I’ve enjoyed my time here so signing back was something I wanted to do. It’s a different country and I had to settle in. With the pandemic I was only here for less than two weeks and then had to make that 38-hour trip a couple of times! It’s hard being away from home and my wife and child and she is due our second next year. Football keep me going and the two lads (housemates Lewis Banks and Darragh Noone) kept me company and made it easier. I think we made it easier for each other and the group and people around the club are very good.

I had a knee injury late in the season which meant I missed some minutes or had to play through but that will recover now and my aim is to come back next year and start firing. I’m definitely excited for Europe. To come from the bottom to finish where we did was a good achievement and the FAI Cup run was unbelievable because I could see what it means to do well in the Cup here. Losing the semi-final gives us something to Improve on and look forward to next year to try to get to a final. If we could do that I can imagine what it would be like for the fans and people around the club. Europe will be a great experience and we have to target winning games in that. I’m excited to be part of next chapter here. We have to be competitive in the league and give the fans here something to shout about when they do come back, I want to be here for that and improve on what’s been started. The environment around the club is something I like being part of so 2021 is one to look forward to.”

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
The Irish top flight is about a month in, and Sligo sit 3rd after 4 games. 2W & 2D
De Vries has made 3 appearances off the bench. No goals.
Subbed on at HT in the latest game a 1-1 draw with Shamrock.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Replaced at HT in a 1-0 win over Finn Harps (4th).
His replacement with Sligo's (3rd) goal.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Unused sub in a 3-1 win at Bohemians (6th).
Sligo 2nd on GD.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Subbed on at 80 mins in a 1-1 draw at Drogheda United (5th).
Same score when de Vries came on.
Sligo 3rd.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Unused sub in a 1-1 draw with St Patrick's Athletic (2nd).
Sligo 3rd.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Unused sub in a 1-0 win at Dundalk (6th).
Sligo (3rd) down to 10 men from 53rd minute.


Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
63 mins & a yellow in a 2-0 win over Longford Town (9th). Score 2-0 when de Vries came off.

Sligo (2nd) had a game postponed last week.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
A 86th min sub in a 1-0 win at Shamrock Rovers (2nd), as Sligo grab top spot. 
Sligo already up 1 nil when he came on.
Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Unused sub as Sligo (1st) win 2-1 at Finn Harps (5th).

Sligo were down to 10 men from 62 mins, when one of their forwards (who had scored earlier was sent off), so likely a factor in De Vries getting no mins.


Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Sligo (slip to 2nd on GD) lose 1-2 to Drogheda United (4th).
De Vries and is subbed off at 88 mins (score 0-2).

Legend
11K
·
21K
·
almost 9 years
Sligo (now 3rd) lose 2-0 at St Patrick's Athletic (2nd)
De Vries an unused sub.

You’ll need an account to join the conversation!

Sign in Sign up