He is wearing number 24 with the A league team and played as a right back
On 26 January 2013 Roux made his A-League debut, coming on as a substitute is his sides 1-0 loss to Brisbane. Roux came close to scoring with a stinging shot in the 75th minute and coach Ian Ferguson was pleased with his performance saying post match, "I thought Storm Roux did well when he came on"
A kiwi right-back? 4 realz?
I have been watching him play in the youth league for Perth.
He has some pace and reads the game well.
If the papers over here are correct, he was signed on to a fulltime contract with the senior side until the end of the season.
No point coming to the nix's as he would never get a game under Ricki's system of retaining players that aren't preforming.
Interesting to see how he develops. He is eligible for NZ, Aus and SA. Been told he hasn't been called up to any age group sides previously.
NZ Football had an article about the NZ U20s and mentioned that he's eligible. Hopefully that's a good sign we are interested.
Wish I coulf find th articles linking him with Man. U when he was 8.
Had no idea he was over for those camps. Great news
Interesting about the coaching priority.. Be right at home at the Nix :-)
"It was impossible not to notice how comfortable Roux was on the ball during his half-hour cameo at nib Stadium and he is quick to attribute that confidence in possession to the coaching skills of Kenny Lowe and Gareth Naven, the men who have overseen his progress through Glory's youth team.
"I wouldn't be half the player I am if it wasn't for those two," he said.
"They are so determined to make players good with their feet and able to move the ball all the time.
"They just want to produce quality players who can accept the ball under pressure and play under pressure.
"Playing out from the back is one of their main focuses, but really they are more focused on just making a player better in every way.
"We work every day at training on playing out from the back, looking forward and not losing possession and after training in those conditions all the time, it's not that difficult to repeat it in a game situation."
Commentators tonight have mentioned hes over in Fiji with the U20's. Good news.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/perthglory/players/Storm-Roux/4372
Has signed with Central Coast Mariners. Please change thread title
Youth or senior?
Youth or senior?
You make the assumption we didn't offer him a deal at the same time and he (not surprisingly) chose the Mariners.
He had to be talked into even playing for NZ apparently
You make the assumption we didn't offer him a deal at the same time and he (not surprisingly) chose the Mariners.
He was on his way here when CCM offered him something. They've rolled the dice and taken a risk after seeing him play 1 A-league game, and 3 WC games. Fair play to them. Guess we'll see if it pays off.
He was on his way here when CCM offered him something. They've rolled the dice and taken a risk after seeing him play 1 A-league game, and 3 WC games. Fair play to them. Guess we'll see if it pays off.
You make the assumption we didn't offer him a deal at the same time and he (not surprisingly) chose the Mariners.
He was on his way here when CCM offered him something. They've rolled the dice and taken a risk after seeing him play 1 A-league game, and 3 U20 WC games. Fair play to them. Guess we'll see if it pays off.
A young Kiwi in a problem position (for the AW's) at another A-league club under a gaffer who has shown he can bring young players through (and beyond). It's great and I hope it works out... still leaves a similar spot with us that will preferably be filled by another young Kiwi. If they're good enough, they'll move forward.
Good on him!
I'm happy with that. Hopefully Storm kicks on in the same way as Kosta, Marco and Michael.
I'm happy with that. Hopefully Storm kicks on in the same way as Kosta, Marco and Michael.
Storm Roux's interview on Soccer Stoppage Time http://cl.ly/3u1Y0k100u2W
Starts around the 10 min mark. Gotta take things with a pinch of salt with that show, as it always seem to focus on players one of them represents. Even listening to it again, the Phoenix comments irk me still.
Who are these guys?
Clearly they aren't very clued up on football issues over here.
Who are these guys?
Playing at LB today in CCM's pre-season game against the Roar.
However, one New Zealander who will feature is Storm Roux, a 20-year-old right back who Arnold believes will be an ideal replacement for Bojic, now at Sydney FC.
''He's slotted in superbly and there's a lot to like about him, especially his athleticism,'' he said. ''Storm has great engines and can run all day.''
Should be in the All Whites. Decent.
Absolutely even after 1 game hes best option
