Contracted Players - Return of the Long Pins

So at the moment we've got 13 players signed up... lots of space to fill.

 

Can cross off Daniel & Ward, they are confirmed as gone. The rest will be in limbo untill we see if we can find better out in the player market.

Sam Worthington says this morning that signings are "close" for Paston and Sanchez. Good.

SW said the same thing about a month ago too about Smith also.

 

 

Pretty sure he has mentioned since then that we were weighing up better options for Smith and Sanchez. THE UPDATED version obviously shows we haven't seen anyone better than Sanchez so will re-sign him.

I would hope our exhaustive search hasn't ended a week in.

 

a week is pretty exhaustive man, im just glad mine is only a 5 day week

It was enough time for the Victory & Sydney FC.

Updated:   

EXPIRES END OF 2011/12:

Chris GREENACRE (f)
Brent GRIFFITHS (u21)
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Niko TSATTALIOS (u21)
Tony WARNER (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Ben SIGMUND

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS

* Not sure on Lochhead..

Think you can safely say Warner has gone. Smith mentioned on Twitter the other day that he was still very interested in re signing

Good to see our top players, bar Siggy, are all locked up long term.

Updated:   

EXPIRES END OF 2011/12:

Chris GREENACRE (f)
Brent GRIFFITHS (u21)
Alex SMITH (f)
Niko TSATTALIOS (u21)
Tony WARNER (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Ben SIGMUND

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS

* Not sure on Lochhead..

So from last year only Greenie Griffiths and Tsatts remain uncertain

We have said we want a youth CB and a youth mid so neither of Tsats or Griff should feel like they have a shot tbh.

Do we have any concern about left back cover?

I don't think either Tsattalios or Griffiths are eligible for an u21 contract.

Updated:   

EXPIRES END OF 2011/12:

Chris GREENACRE (f)
Brent GRIFFITHS (u21)
Niko TSATTALIOS (u21)
Tony WARNER (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Ben SIGMUND
Alex SMITH (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS

* Not sure on Lochhead..

 

#NSWPL side Sutherland Sharks have agreed to terms with signing Nik (@Tsatts33) Tsattalios till the remainder of the season

 

.Guess that means he wont be back with us. Think it is very safe to say Warner should be gone from the above list also

Well yes but I would expect us to pick up Rowe or Hogg for that. If we don't I'd be a little alarmed. Lochead won't be round much longer and his lack of pace was really exposed against those speedy islanders. We need to blood a new LB this season to take a first team mantle next season.

Isn't Lindsay a youth mid?

Updated:   

EXPIRES END OF 2011/12:

Chris GREENACRE (f)
Brent GRIFFITHS (u21)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Ben SIGMUND
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS

* Not sure on Lochhead..

Updated:   

EXPIRES END OF 2011/12:

Chris GREENACRE (f)
Brent GRIFFITHS (u21)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

* Not sure on Lochhead..

Updated:   


EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

* Not sure on Lochhead..

 Updated:   


EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

* Not sure on Lochhead..

 Updated:   


EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Tyler BOYD (u21)
Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

* Not sure on Lochhead..

Out of the 9 people whose contract expires at the end of this season we could see 6-7 go..

It would be interesting to see what happens, especially if Ricky does really relinquish his powers as coach..

I now we're talking next year, but things could change so much in the next 12 months!!

Yeah I can see this being Pasty's last year.

Then I would imagine Pantelis, Downey and Pav will all be out. Unless one shines this year - or Pantelis is given a shot.

Plus totori and Sanchez are gonna have to prove they are worth that import spot.

I heard rumours that Smith may be an australian citizen this time next year which would be great for us, although Im not sure how it works

Check out these bad boys:

http://www.gettyimages.co.nz/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&assetType=image&family=Editorial&p=wellington+phoenix

Guess the are gonna finally update the website.

Wonder what number Fenton will take? 
From my calculations, the numbers 4, 13 & 16 are available

3 News last night had a shot of him wearing the 16 shirt at the team photo day

Interesting too note that there is no profile picture for Pavlovic & Pantelis. I can understand why Pantelis is missing, because he is back in Adelaide. But where is Pavlovic?

No body seems to know about Pav. His seasons well over now I understand. Pretty sure he isnt in Welly as is indicated in that picture. I don't think much of us are complaining that he doesnt look to be part of the squad

 Updated:   


EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Tyler BOYD (u21)
Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Louis FENTON (u21)
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

* Not sure on Lochhead..

I really can't see the Nix telling any player not to bother - and to stay away. This isn't Europe where [some] clubs have tons of spare cash, an U21 and Reseve side and lots of triallists attempting to get a contract. 

With Pav we have the bare minimum number of players needed to get through a season. He will be needed at some point, even with the new blood which was brought into the team recently. 

I still don't have an answer about where he is or what he is doing now though. 

Hes having some time with his family and friends

With his playing future on the line, I thought he would have been rushing back.

 

Is it though.  Ricki might just be happy that he's now had a bought of regular appearances and scored a few goals under his belt.  Who knows, maybe he'll step up this season in the way Jeremy did a few years back after playing in the NZFC.

 Updated:   


EXPIRES JANUARY 2013:

Ricardo CLARKE^ (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Mirjan PAVLOVIC
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Tyler BOYD (u21)
Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Louis FENTON (u21)
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

^ Injury replacement for Sanchez. On loan from San Miguelito
* Not sure on Lochhead..

 Updated:   


EXPIRES JANUARY 2013:

Ricardo CLARKE^ (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2012/13:

Leo BERTOS
Jimmy DOWNEY
Tony LOCHHEAD*
Lucas PANTELIS
Mark PASTON
Dani SANCHEZ (f)
Alex SMITH (f)
Benjamin TOTORI (f)

EXPIRES END OF 2013/14:

Michael BOXALL
Stein HUYSEGEMS (f)
Paul IFILL (f)
Vince LIA
Cameron LINDSAY (u21)
Manny MUSCAT

EXPIRES END OF 2014/15:

Tyler BOYD (u21)
Jeremy BROCKIE
Andrew DURANTE
Louis FENTON (u21)
Glen MOSS
Ben SIGMUND

^ Injury replacement for Sanchez. On loan from San Miguelito
* Not sure on Lochhead..

all gone next season except Sanchez.