tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post3611769846467478942..comments2024-03-29T11:25:07.102+11:00Comments on Walter Pless on Association Football: Adam Whitemore still has challenges at Northern RangersWalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493237569003662448noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-62427594256026574592010-11-15T13:44:46.429+11:002010-11-15T13:44:46.429+11:00So if Sam Cocks isnt coaching, does this mean big ...So if Sam Cocks isnt coaching, does this mean big bad Ray will be back scoulling the technical area?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-29561644698519825722010-11-15T13:43:58.626+11:002010-11-15T13:43:58.626+11:00BUFC you are exactly right, however once again it ...BUFC you are exactly right, however once again it was started by one of your people not a Rangers person. <br /><br />Adams comments did not once suggest Burnie would struggle in 2011, just that he believed Devonport and Rangers would be the front runners again, along with Riverside. Then someone from Burnie gets offended because he hasnt said "Burnie will win the league this year"<br /><br />Again Burnie bring this all on themselves, Gee Adam Whitemore has written us off, we arent playing if David dicani's refereeing.<br /><br />Roll with the punches and in the end it alls works itself out. If you mouth refs they will turn against you. It is human nature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-35272127578403350752010-11-14T19:56:15.893+11:002010-11-14T19:56:15.893+11:00The southern rag has a long history of anal AFL &a...The southern rag has a long history of anal AFL & hockey interest & anti soccer content.<br />Typical old boy Hobart stuff. Absolutely not a bar on what the Examiner does for their local community.<br />You see it in editorial content and from threats to the governing body if anti southern rag comments appear on club web sites etc. They’re looking, don’t you worry about that !<br />Abuse of privilege for my money – makes you wonder what they do to the serious stuff. <br />Their attitude will ensure them the fate of the dinosaurs. <br />Worth a look: http://tasmaniantimes.com/index.php/article/whither-soccers-a-league.<br />Name withheld for fear of persecution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-49843324019126949782010-11-14T15:50:20.073+11:002010-11-14T15:50:20.073+11:00Anon 10.02
I'm concerned about the comment as...Anon 10.02<br /><br />I'm concerned about the comment asking why Walter should be interested in the north.<br /><br />This is a football blog which:<br /><br />1. Covers international issues/matches.<br /><br />2. Covers Australian issues/matches.<br /><br />3. Covers Tasmanian issues/matches.<br /><br /><br />Too suggest a dichotomy of football in the north and south of the state is parochially heliocentric, divisive and anachronistic. We all belong to the same Tasmanian football milieu.<br /><br />As a southerner I've noticed The Examiner gets more football coverage than The Mercury in the south. I'm envious.<br /><br />By the way, good article Walter.<br /><br />Casual ObserverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-36377278345282147242010-11-14T14:00:50.122+11:002010-11-14T14:00:50.122+11:00A very impressive coach that gave his side a well ...A very impressive coach that gave his side a well structured game plan for the NvS final in the best match I saw all year. South’s composure probably got them the result in the end.<br />It may have been a different game if played north of the Oatlands boomgate in the natural habitat of the Ranger Army.<br />He must inspire his players if he can get Hingston that fit !<br />Still prefer to see the NvS finals played by the two league winners, home and away. The winner would then be a legitimate state champion.Greg Ludfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017731311835002868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-32246532340109811632010-11-14T09:21:40.582+11:002010-11-14T09:21:40.582+11:00Here we go again, this is exactly what these blogs...Here we go again, this is exactly what these blogs are not meant to be for. At first the blog was used as a good communication tool and relationships were built accross clubs now we have people using them to cause trouble.<br />What's the point?<br />B.U.F.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-42354745587258717052010-11-14T05:27:03.451+11:002010-11-14T05:27:03.451+11:00In reference to Anonymous November 13, 2010 11:43 ...In reference to Anonymous November 13, 2010 11:43 PM<br /><br />Tasmania is a small state and its time to move on from the arbitrary divide of North and South, especially if we are serious of lifting football to its full potential.<br /><br />I just hope FFT think carefully with the rosters for season 2011.<br /><br />Great work Walter, keep it up, I hope your website continues to review our state football and other areas of interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-57814480101637093872010-11-14T01:41:42.156+11:002010-11-14T01:41:42.156+11:00Well said Adam, if only there were more people wit...Well said Adam, if only there were more people with the passion and understanding you have for the game maybe we could all move forward and the standard would improve not only for the current players but more importantly for the youth of the game. Keep up the good work with what you are doing at Rangers and lets hope Walter that you can keep interviews such as these coming as it shows that there are also teams in the north that are helping to promote and improve the overall well-being of the game as much as clubs in the south. Keep up the good work Adam and I look forward to seeing some more of the technical and tactical game your boys have shown over the last few years. A joy to watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-12074691732824098862010-11-13T23:43:44.466+11:002010-11-13T23:43:44.466+11:00Anon on the 12th at 10:02pm
I think you will find...Anon on the 12th at 10:02pm<br /><br />I think you will find Adam actually placed Burnie as a possible contender, (depending on recruitment) this aside, you would be best suited to finding your motivation from within your playing group, rather than what others did or didn’t say about you. This might refocus you lot away from swearing at referees and kicking muddy water at them after they send you off for swearing and abusing them, worrying about what you will get fed after your away games and having your injured players use some constructive language in the grand stand, and get you focused on playing good attractive and friendly football like the Northern Rangers!!!!<br /><br />I hope I further motivate your club to have positive influence on the league next year rather than being known as the West coast hackers!<br /><br />walter, great work, by why the sudden interst in the north?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-20306229196964245542010-11-13T23:42:11.923+11:002010-11-13T23:42:11.923+11:00anyone who says that clarence are a good club for ...anyone who says that clarence are a good club for developing is not football mindedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-58124600228174704132010-11-13T19:40:17.193+11:002010-11-13T19:40:17.193+11:00"Devonport built there success with more than..."Devonport built there success with more than half of Ulverstones team, and have been living off it ever since."<br />Oh come on!!! A few Ulverstone players went to Devonport MANY years ago to play state league. I wouldn't say it was more than half of the team & can't see how they've been 'living off it ever since'! from reading about the local game regularly I'm not sure that Devonport's success has in any way come from 'living off Ulverstone's team'!<br /><br />Great interview Walter & well done Adam!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-27420543449079225852010-11-13T19:17:24.114+11:002010-11-13T19:17:24.114+11:00Terrific article, Walter. Your energy for the game...Terrific article, Walter. Your energy for the game is unbelievable!<br /><br />How refreshing to hear a club that does not actively recruit players but is content with blooding their own.<br /><br />Many Southern clubs could benefit from this approach. What do the clubs win for finishing top of the league? - 2K max. It wouldn't pay for the end of year dinner! Winning isn't everything - especially when the players pay $300 per year to play the sport.<br /><br /><br />It is possibly the reason why clubs like Rangers, Devonport and Clarence seem to be winners off the field. I'm sure there are other clubs as well. I know that Nelson are on the right track.<br /><br />Tasmanian soccer is in a difficult situation. The leagues are of a poor standard, no significant sponsorship, no supporters at the games and years of poor management by FFT.<br /><br />Let's get behind clubs like Rangers - no ethnic rubbish. Just a bunch of lads playing and working to fulfill their potential.<br /><br />Best of luck in 2011Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-11106269204301022342010-11-13T11:39:55.434+11:002010-11-13T11:39:55.434+11:00Thanks for the praise... a very decent human and a...Thanks for the praise... a very decent human and a really good interview.... Antonio MacriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-12995164101610643622010-11-13T08:44:07.233+11:002010-11-13T08:44:07.233+11:00I was giving him credit for being a good coach.He ...I was giving him credit for being a good coach.He was never a very good player. FACTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-12723356787623218452010-11-12T22:02:01.023+11:002010-11-12T22:02:01.023+11:00i knew this bloke never rated burnie.. from previo...i knew this bloke never rated burnie.. from previous interviews he has conducted.. i have played with 3 of the for 4 coastal clubs.. apart from the awesome sides i played with at devonport in the mid to late nineties, burnie currently has some of the most talented players i have played with and with a bit of direction and discipline, this side will definately challenge for the npl title next season.. thanks for the motivation again adam..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-46611700318122683372010-11-12T21:41:30.260+11:002010-11-12T21:41:30.260+11:00Anon 4.51 - Adam Is a bloody good coach, but he wa...Anon 4.51 - Adam Is a bloody good coach, but he was also a great player! I was playing 17's and Reserves when I was 15? and Adam was playing Seniors - He absolutely commanded the team, won everything in the air, and for an up and coming team, made sure not many goals were put past us! He was captain of our team of the Century...So give him some credit mate!Gabriel Tamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711531123588328995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-17614925842096758932010-11-12T17:56:13.751+11:002010-11-12T17:56:13.751+11:00Good interview!Good interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-4024582495288894232010-11-12T16:51:50.651+11:002010-11-12T16:51:50.651+11:00Devonport built there success with more than half ...Devonport built there success with more than half of Ulverstones team, and have been living off it ever since.<br />Adam sounds like a far better coach than he was a playerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-7999416796441944762010-11-12T15:58:29.483+11:002010-11-12T15:58:29.483+11:00After reading this, if I ever felt like relocating...After reading this, if I ever felt like relocating up to the North to play I certainly know where I would be playing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-28073497557841454432010-11-12T15:10:57.572+11:002010-11-12T15:10:57.572+11:00profound and prophetic, sounds to me like Rangers ...profound and prophetic, sounds to me like Rangers have their future in good hands.<br /><br />p.s good luck Nicko with Ulverstone I will follow your results with interest.<br /><br />BalboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com