Photos (Top to Bottom): Jonathon Lo scored twice against Taroona tonight; Jim Pennicott scoted twice against Taroona to make it four goals in three matches for the youngster; Luke Huigsloot (right) has joined South Hobart from Clarence United [PlessPix]
South Hobart have signed defender Luke Huigsloot from Clarence United.
Huigsloot is expected to make his debut on Saturday in the friendly against Beachside and then also play in the opening round of the Steve Hudson Cup in Launceston on the Sunday.
“This is a massive signing for us,” said South Hobart coach, Ken Morton.
“He’s a dynamic young player and we think he’ll be a big acquisition to us.
“Hopefully, we’ll bring something to his game, and he’ll certainly bring something to our game.”
South Hobart beat Taroona 4-1 in a friendly this evening at Wellesley Park.
Jonathon Lo and Jim Pennicott each scored a brace, while Felix Kanga replied for Taroona with a penalty.
“The game was good in patches,” said South Hobart coach, Ken Morton. “But, at other times it was scrappy.
"It was another good work-out for us. It wasn’t a full side for us, but still a good side.
“They worked hard. The young lads fought hard for each other. Not a bad work-out.
“The first 20 minutes we blitzed them off the park. We scored after just four minutes and the game could have been over.
“But, we fall into the habit of dropping into their ways a little bit. But, a good work-out. We’ve had good numbers at training but we didn’t play a lot of players tonight.”
“Taroona worked the ball well and maintained discipline and tried to play out from the back. It was refreshing.”
Why doesn't Kenny play any of his players from his world clarsh soccer school instead of signing players from elsewhere?
ReplyDeletelove all the info Walter. Sure beats the skerregs we get in The Mockery. Clarence must be reeling.
ReplyDeleteWho is left at town Clarence?
ReplyDeleteLeaving the sinking ship
ReplyDeleteHi Walter,
ReplyDeleteKnights have pulled out of the game against Metro on saturday and now Kingbough will play Metro at North chigwell.
Reserves at 11
Seniors at 1
cheers jaydan
ben crosswell training with zebras last night
ReplyDeleteKen Morton still continues to work to raise standards even with comments from Craig and others which continues to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteAndy Brenan, Jim Pennicott and Hugo Bladell all part of the world class soccer school. Plus watch the development squad to see how first class the school is.
Still beat Taroona 7-0 so cant be going to bad. The true clarence players are still there
ReplyDeleteEverything's world class in Tasmania, it's just the world that asks who, what, where, when?
ReplyDeleteClarence have still got some players to come in. They have players to step up from reserves but that will leave gaps to fill from there. They will be better than people expect even with losing alot of quality. Togsy is up and about .
ReplyDeleteClarenec had a lot of depth in 2010(albeit very few stars)and that will definitely help with the churn in 2011.
ReplyDeleteWonder who will squeezed out of South's defence to accomodate Huigy? Maybe Dogga to defensive midfield or Jim Pennicott to the forward line - he can't stop scoring at the moment.
Luke Huigsloot is not a defender.
ReplyDeleteClarence would not have a problem now if they had addressed the exudes of players & volunteers over the last 2-3 years
ReplyDelete"Taroona worked the ball well and maintained discipline and tried to play out from the back. It was refreshing."
ReplyDeleteI assume that is a veiled criticism from Ken about the style of play of some of the other teams South have come up against.
anon 12:57
ReplyDeletewith hair like that i bet that the football pitch is the only place he is scoring.
suderHuigy will play in the midfield for south this year, you heard it here first.........
ReplyDeleteenjoy all those spliters from sitting on the pine Luke
ReplyDeleteThe world class soccer school cannot clain Pennicott he is a Hey, Previdi product from FFT's program.
ReplyDeleteHuigy isn't a defender never played there once with Clarence . Would be good there with his size and pace . Don't think he would enjoy it as he runs around like a headless chicken
ReplyDeleteI recall Luke playing CB for CU at Clare St in 2010 and the outcome is probably why noone has seen him play there since - decent midfielder tho.
ReplyDeletesounds like there's a few on here that dont rate Huigy that highly but presumably Ken Morton's seen something worthwhile in the boy.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that South's midfield needs a holding player like Bart Beecroft or Gary Upton so has Luke got the discipline to fill that need?
All Morton has done is sign him. Ken would sign 50 new players if they turned up. Not a holding midfielder. More of an middle of the park enforcer and combative threat going forward especially in the air. Doubt he would suit a patient style of player but would fit the mould of a Gary upton.
ReplyDeletewalter... Cripps signed for Zebras last night. Very happy with the pickup
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on the field Luke, Good signing South.
ReplyDeleteWhere did South get the money to afford him?
ReplyDeleteZEBRAS LOOKING STRONG CRIPPS WILL BE LUCKY TO GET A START
ReplyDeleteLuke huigsloot is possibly the best player in the entire world. anyone who mouths off about him will be dealt with. He has recently been called up to the dutch national side because he is so big and dutch and awesome. he will be the best player south have ever witnessed. you can take that to the bank
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is, even though Clarence have lost alot players from their senior and reserves list from 2010. (4 have gone to play with another SPL side, one has moved to Launceston for Uni and signed with Rangers, and the rest are *playing in the USA, *playing football or just giving soccer up all together.) They will still finish in the top 4 this season. Yes they have lost a few but believe me, they have picked up a few too.
ReplyDeleteBeware the wounded bull people, mock and put down Clarence as much as want. you WILL regret thinking they are a spent force.
The Phoenix will always rise stronger from the ashes.
Love, Clarence Supporter.
:)
Ken Morton is SOOOOOO pretentious. With comments like "we fall into the habit of dropping into their ways a little bit." At least Taroona didnt do the same and fall in love with themselves!!
ReplyDeleteClarence supporter , top 4 ? Not a chance . You will be fighting to avoid delegation lol
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