| Clarence imports from Colombia and Scotland due soon |
 |
 |
 |
| Written by Walter Pless | Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:45 | |
|
Photo: Some of Clarence United's senior squad for tonight's game [PlessPix] Clarence United are playing a practice match today against University at 6.30pm at Cambridge.
And, Clarence will soon have two imports - a Scottish midfielder and a Colombian goalkeeper.
The Scottish midfielder is 24-year-old Aaron Cairns, who should be here by the second round of the Summer Cup.
The goalkeeper is Carlos Ortiz, a six-foot four-inch Colombian who has played at a high level in the United States.
“We expect our Scottish midfielder, Aaron Cairns, to be here by the second Summer Cup fixture,” said Clarence United coach, Ronnie Bolton.
“He has been granted his visa and celebrates his 24th birthday this coming Sunday, so he wants to celebrate with family before leaving for Tasmania.
“He is a midfielder, with good feet, is strong on the ball and with an amazing work ethic.
“We are also currently sorting out a visa for a goalkeeper.”
“I feel that they, like the Koreans last year, will add much-needed new blood for our competition, and our younger players at Clarence will learn so much from them as well as fans from all clubs getting along to see quality footballers.” |
|
| Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 22:16 | |
Comments
Carlos Ortiz
Why be so negative. If the local talent is good enough then surely he will get selected. If he is not good enough then perhaps he should watch and learn from the better player to improve his game. Imports are a part of every league and they should be embraced and encouraged. I know Id love to learn from an import that has a lot of experience.
If he is that good, why is he going to play for Clarence?
Let's be constructive just for once . Oh and there must be people left at Clarence , 2 blokes don't make a team .
what gives you the right to call someone stupid for having an opinion different to yours? does that make you feel superior?
Eagles?
WOODBRIDGE WHALERS.....
Fact: Cricket , Hockey and AFL all import players.
I was at A League on Wednesday to see "better players" Archie , Harry and also to see Rojas , Tarore , Fabio etc.. Unfortunately they are not here often enough for us all to enjoy.Our local league can also do with an injection of " better players" hence 2 imports are coming to Clarence.Players will learn from quality and if they have a desire to move onto a better level then playing alongside such players will give them an insight to what it takes .So I don't see it as an easy way out but more of an educational tool. As far as earning my money by developing players that's a tad difficult as I coach for free.
#11 Why Clarence?
Because if you can play football then it's a passport to almost any country in the world and believe it or not some players are happt to have the opportunity to travel and experience different culturesand pass on their knowledge of the game . This exactly the case here.To just let you know both our imports are not being paid. They will be working whilst here and some generous individuals are covering their airfares and sundry expenses.Now tell me if that's bad for our local game.
I don't think any sport can compete with the pathways provided for up and coming cricketers in Australia.
Trust me, if you dont want to play for CUFC, then dont, pretty simple really. The players that have left have done so for their own personal reasons. Clarence welcome any player, male or female, to come and go as they please.
ANY player that leaves because they cant make seniors is a selfish human and isnt worth having at CUFC or any other club for that matter.
Its called "natural selection" I call it "dead wood"
CUFC will make finals again and with the depth we have should take out at least 5 trophies on offer over mens and womens premier leagues.
'The Club' owes 'the player' nothing. CUFC is bigger than any individual.
"The shirt does not shrink to fit the man"
If you dont like it, you know where the door is.
CUFC FOR LIFE
#31 I am well aware of the pathways that are available to Cricket , Hockey and AFL.What can be done about a pathway for Football? I am trying to establish links with an A League club , not just for CUFC but for any promising players , male or female.Does that cover your comments or am I missing your point here? I don't confess to being an expert on anything but will always welcome constructive comments and debate about football.
So xoxo gossip girl.
It is a definite plus if clubs have the ability to add to their club players which are hopefully of a quality and culture of a different football education.
I as a Senior Mens coach have to look what I have to work with , as any coach does. I have recoginised areas that we need to strengthen.What are my options? Recruit players from other local clubs is one. If I did that would you then say , " What about the loyal player who has to make way?"If he was good enough then I wouldn't need to bring other players in.The loyal player in question may potentially have all the attributes but is not quite ready, be it size or whatever. Some players develop quicker than others . If they are loyal then they will stay.I spoke to our players about imports coming so there was no secret there.. Have a good look around at most clubs and you will see there are a lot players at their 2nd or 3rd club and even more.There is no football coach that at sometime has had to strengthen his/her squad.How about you come along and watch our imports in action and then ask the players and supporterts what sort of impact they are making at CUFC.
As far as #34 and #35 are concerned I can't speak for them but as you can see I am #36 and I think you know where I stand.When you see me at a game introduce yourself and I can discuss my ideas on football with you.
So based on that Clarence does not have a goalkeeper good enough to play at a senior level and only have three midfielders that are up to it?
That's ridiculous.. To say that a player moving clubs because they want to play seniors is a 'selfish human' is a very poor view to hold.. Players enjoy playing at the highest level they can, to challenge themselves and continue their development so if they feel that they have this opportunity at a different club then why would they not move on? Maybe they would stay out of loyalty to the club?.. However as anon #42 points out, loyalty is clearly not a priority when clubs bring in new imports for one, maybe two years on an annual basis.
So which clubs actually use the players coming through their own systems than rather constantly recruit players from other clubs and leagues.
I think if you need imports for survial than you are going down the wrong path as a club, this is not a quick fix solution
There are 3 Goalkeeping spots available at CUFC in the Mens program. We only have 2 Goalkeepers currently training. I will lat you figure that one out.
#50
That would be nice to have a media person and I take on board what you say.
Walter , Thank you for having your blog available so that everyone can air their thoughts. It's such a pity that some choose to be so negative .
very hard call... how can you really develop players training twice week...
Does anyone like Real Madrid and Barcelona?
Get over it? Barcelona has got a full team...
Quoting anonymous:
too many teams and not enough players.
Different view to you does not equal negativity or stupidity. You would not be bringing in a player from columbia and announcing it to the media if he is going to play reserves or u19s so what I work out from your last post and your post #46 is that no goalkeeper at Clarence is up to senior standard.
for youth to learn from
for benefit of spectators
filling a gap in a squad (only 2 keepers)
injection of outside influences
No one has had the guts to say they are bringing in imports so they can win.
There must be a cap on this. The end point to this is the "Barcelona" model proudly put forward by some - a team full of imports (might be Derwent Utd in State League in 2013?).
What is the next step ???
too many teams and not enough players.
thought you had depth at Clarence
Oh really! Where do the following players come from then?
Puyol, Hernandez, Valdes, Iniesta, Fabregas, Villa, Pique, Alacantara, Pinto, Busquets, Rodriguez and his mate Fontas
Examples are Knights in 2005 and Sth Hobart over the past 5 years where they have retained players who could start anywhere else as they want to be part of the first team due to it being more of a self gain and achievement.
Moving clubs purely to play seniors in my opinion (others might differ) is purely for people who are happy to play socially and rest in their comfort zone expecting an easy ride.
Why not push yourself to be the best you can be? Is it really a benefit playing seniors and getting an easy ride as opposed to training with quality imports week in week out (which you learn from) and pushing yourself and having something to actually aim for?
Moving clubs to play seniors is surely not for people trying to 'rest in their comfort zone'.. They are moving away from their club and OUT of their comfort zone (moving away from teammates, to an unfamiliar environment etc.) in order to seek out a game at the highest possible level - which is arguably a better option to further a players development rather than to simply train along side talented players. To really push yourself then surely a better option is to play and compete week in week out at the highest level available in Tasmanian football.
how can you say in one sentence moving clubs is a sign of people wanting to play socially and not push themselves, but then in another say that playing with imports is better for individuals. obviously, not all clubs have imports, and therefore have to move clubs, as you would say, to improve themselves by playing with these imports.
your arguement, as usual, has flaws
RSS feed for comments to this post