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Post by bato on Apr 19, 2005 9:33:16 GMT 10
I don't reckon Littbarstard is gonna let him relax I completely agree. I watched the trial game with Manly from between the two coach dugouts and I can say with a lot of confidence that Litti is a very, very hard taskmaster. There is a snowball's chance in hell of DY cruising through the season. Ain't gonna happen no how no way. cheers
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Post by sydnies12th on Apr 19, 2005 10:11:28 GMT 10
Like I said birmingham are battlers they have one of the lowest goal records in the premier league and thats when they have Walter Pandiani who was definitly scoring more freely for deportivo la cornia. And any way DY is more of a CF not a creative striker give him good balls in the box and he will put them away. The only problem here is that Zdrillic is also a CF and u cant have 2 centre forwards playing at the same time.
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Post by baggio94 on Apr 19, 2005 12:08:54 GMT 10
Excuse me for my ignorance. What is a TARD??? Its someone from Melbourne/Victoria? Where does that name come from?
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Post by Sydney Rovers on Apr 19, 2005 13:07:33 GMT 10
Interesting and balanced story in today's SMH Not the Olympics, but a coup for Sydney nonetheless By Michael C0ckerill April 19, 2005The easy part for Dwight Yorke was accepting a pay cut to come and play for Sydney FC. The hard part will be earning it. Sydney's signing of the 33-year-old marksman - a Trinidad and Tobago international but more famous for his exploits over the past decade in the highest stratum of English football - has been hailed by club chairman Walter Bugno as of equal importance to the club as Sydney winning the Olympics. We can excuse Bugno's heady excitement, for getting Yorke's signature was a chase of Olympic proportions. Sydney FC deserve to be congratulated for getting their man, and the mood among the club's nascent fan base is one of optimism and pride. Yorke represents the A-League's most recognisable signing - a marquee player in every sense, who gives the new competition a dose of credibility at a crucial time. Undoubtedly, Sydney FC will be keen to capitalise on their investment. Within the space of a week at the end of this month, the club will launch itself on the marketplace with the release of membership packages, the official club launch and a corporate breakfast. Be assured, Yorke will be used as a major selling point. With a man who played in three World Cups (Pierre Littbarski) as coach and a Hollywood star (Anthony La Paglia) as a major shareholder, the "glamour" club is doing its best to live up to its billing. Glamour, however, is only skin deep. Once the novelty of a new club in a new league has worn off, Sydneysiders will judge Sydney FC the same way they judge every other team in the city - by results. In that context, Yorke, who has agreed a two-year deal, will be a critical part of the equation. When he fronted the media during his brief visit at the start of this month, Yorke proclaimed he was in "good nick", and had at least two good seasons left in him. The fans of his past two clubs, Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, have a less charitable view, and the general perception in England is of a player who left his best behind him when he departed the big stage of Old Trafford. Nobody should expect the Yorke of Manchester United, circa 1999, to appear in the A-League. If he was still the same player, he wouldn't be coming to Australia. But Sydney fans do have a right to expect some semblance of the Champions League winner who scored 18 league goals (and 29 in all) in that unforgettable season of triumph. Yorke hasn't reached double figures in his past five league seasons, but, with the drop in standard, that is the very least Sydney FC can demand. Yorke, we can hope, is mindful of his responsibilities. In the past, he has come to Sydney to party. Now he is coming here to work. Yorke is not the first big name to grace our shores. For all its many faults, the old NSL did attract a steady stream of "stars". Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Malcolm Macdonald, Charlie George, Justin Fashanu, Paul Mariner, Francesco Graziani and George Best are just some of those who played here, many on short-term contracts. It is worth noting that the player who probably left the biggest impression was one of the least famous - Scotland international Davie Provan, who was happy to live in a motel in Coogee and take just $500 a game to play for Sydney Olympic. It is also worth noting that the one who left the worst impression was one of the most notable - Italy international Nicola Berti, whose portly parambulations around the centre circle at North Sydney Oval are scorched into the memory of Northern Spirit fans. Some of them will now be supporting Sydney FC, desperately hoping lightning won't strike twice.
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Post by sydneyfox on Apr 19, 2005 16:41:31 GMT 10
Nobody should expect the Yorke of Manchester United, circa 1999, to appear in the A-League. If he was still the same player, he wouldn't be coming to Australia. But Sydney fans do have a right to expect some semblance of the Champions League winner who scored 18 league goals (and 29 in all) in that unforgettable season of triumph. Yorke hasn't reached double figures in his past five league seasons, but, with the drop in standard, that is the very least Sydney FC can demand.
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Post by MattO on Apr 19, 2005 17:09:47 GMT 10
Just before the Birm city game during the EPL highlights show on fox they mentioned that Dwight was going to Sydney FC. Was great hearing our name mentioned by pomme commentators.
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Post by SydneyFCRulz on Apr 19, 2005 17:46:45 GMT 10
Good to hear Poms know of Sydney FC existence. We are going to be a power house in Asia, mark my words. No team in Australia will be able to match Sydney FC. My prediction is that in 5-10 years time we will be signing younger / better players than DY. For now DY will be the legend of Sydney, and it is exactly what we need. Good bye AFL and Rugby League. Welcome to the BEAUTIFUL GAME AUSTRALIA. God I hate those two codes...
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Post by bato on Apr 19, 2005 17:50:43 GMT 10
Good bye AFL and Rugby League. Welcome to the BEAUTIFUL GAME AUSTRALIA. God I hate those two codes... So it's safe to say you like union then?
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Post by hillbilly on Apr 19, 2005 22:08:25 GMT 10
Excuse me for my ignorance. What is a TARD??? Its someone from Melbourne/Victoria? Where does that name come from? A 'tard (note the correct usuage) is a shortening of 'retard'. It has been successfully used in a few manners, most notably as 'fark tard' and locally in relation to football when refereing to those from the lessor of Australia's states, Victoria. 'tards live in 'tardistan, the capital of which is 'tardville. The name comes from The World Game Forum. *coughs modestly.
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Post by LaMb on Apr 19, 2005 22:47:22 GMT 10
Dwight is a very high level player, ope of the most rated to ever grace our shores, but in regards to an ealier post he isnt the most prestegous we've ever had play here. Kevin Keegan years ago came to live and play in australia, and anyone who places dwight in the same category as him needs a reality check.
Anyways I am really happy, dwight will bring the crouds, whether he can play or not is of less importance to me, i already know sydney is good without him.
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Post by SydneyFCRulz on Apr 20, 2005 13:02:24 GMT 10
So it's safe to say you like union then? Not at all. There is only one sport religion I follow and it is FOOTBALL. ;D
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Post by martyp on Apr 20, 2005 15:23:46 GMT 10
great work walter by getting yorke to sign.... does anyone know which number he'll wear as someone asked it on my website and i am wondering myself?
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Post by bato on Apr 20, 2005 15:29:38 GMT 10
great work walter by getting yorke to sign.... does anyone know which number he'll wear as someone asked it on my website and i am wondering myself? whatever number he bloody well wants!! I figure all of this will be finalised fairly soon with an eye to CWCQ match at Gosford.
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Post by Baygoboy on Apr 21, 2005 5:02:52 GMT 10
As a Tobagonian, I am excited that Dwight has decided to sign with Sydney FC. I have been waiting for another reason to visit Australia (apart from its natural beauty), and this is it.
Tobagonians have always been fond of "Down Under", and its people. I have good memories of watching cricket matches between Australia and the West Indies, and I have a really good feeling about this signing, and from what I know of Dwight I believe that he would represent our Island well - both on and off the field.
Most folks may have heard the news reports about his misgivings, but the Dwight Yorke that we (Tobagonians) know is a wonderful, hospitable, caring individual. Give him a sincere opportunity, and Australia football, and footballers will benefit. Thanks Sydney FC. Good Luck.
:)From: Baygoboy
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Post by sydneyfox on Apr 21, 2005 13:41:42 GMT 10
Nice to hear from you Baygoboy.
Hopefully you will come to our beautiful city soon and witness some fine football while your here.
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