June 5, 2024 • 6 mins
Former All White and Football pundit runs us through All Whites coach Darren Bazeley young squad selected for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup in Fiji and Vanuatu later this month.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Is the Country Sport Breakfast with Brian Kelly on Gold Sport.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Time to talk soccer football now on the show We're
All Whites. Coach Darren Baizley's backing his young squad to
gain valuable experience at the OFC Nations Cup in Fiji
and Vanuatu later this month. Ten players in the twenty
one man squad are on twenty three, making them eligible
for next month's Paris Olympics. Joining us on the show
this morning, former All White and football pundit David Chaate
(00:27):
moarning TDY. Yeah, morning, what jamake of Darren Baizley squad?
Speaker 1 (00:31):
Then? Well, the best of what he can pick from.
He's got tons of people who are unavailable for various reasons.
It's the out of season in the European League, so
there's plenty of players not playing at the moment. But
it's a young side. He's got to contend with having
to select the side probably for this tournament. That wouldn't
be his number one lineup, but they should be good
enough to strong enough to see off their opposition. Who
(00:53):
they're playing, New Caledoni and the Solomons and ben Awatu,
all three of those should be beatable. But it is
in the island, so it won't be a cakewalk. It's
not easy to play in the islands. But I think
he's got the balance about right. So there's a few
experienced heads along with these new names and young guns
under twenty three's many of them, and a whole swag
from the Phoenix ten as you.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Say, yeah, that's amazing. Are there any standout players for
you that have impressed you in that squad?
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Oh? Yeah, look, there's no doubt there's players with huge potential.
We been here all about Alex Poulson signing for Bormouth
in the Premier League, so that's the big name. And
he's yet to start for the White so he may
get a start over there, so he's undoubtedly impressive. I
suppose if you could go for the tried and true
Liberata Cacaci, it'll be great to see him playing again
in the white shirt. He's just finished a season in
(01:40):
Sera R where he narrowly escaped relegation with his side Empoli,
so he's always good to watch. But I suppose the
spine inside Barbarusis has been in good next so he'll
be good. The likes of Payne and co alongside Porton
and some of those young guns. They should be a
good side and reasonable to watch.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
Do you think it's time for New Zealand football maybe
to leave the AFC and move to Asia like Australia
has done.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
I've been banging on about that for the years. I
thought that ten years ago. To be honest, when the
Aussies went, it left the Oceania region bereaft of real talent,
so the Auwhites don't get enough good game. So this
tournament I think was postponed or canceled due to COVID
last time out last one by New Zealand and twenty sixteen.
(02:27):
It's almost a free hit for the a Whites to
win this tournament. But winning against the Islands doesn't really
set you up for World Cup qualifications. So I've always
been a fan. I wondered about the confederations even sort
of whether they could change the confederation's Asia East, Asia
West or something of that Asia North, Asia South to
try and give you some quality fixtures and you run
(02:48):
up to the big tournaments, because that's what the a Whites. Sadly,
they really lack, these tough games and these tournaments are
almost a bit of an annoyance.
Speaker 2 (02:57):
Why don't we move too to that that.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
Thing, Well, it would be sank have to be sanctioned.
I don't think it's a question of being just allowed
to go having seen Australia go and join that Asian
qualifier of New Zealand when it would leave Oceania really
light and almost the viability of the Oceania as a
confederation for FIFA. So it'd be a big call by
FIFA to do it. That's why I thought maybe reachingging
(03:21):
the confederations might be a better thing to start loving about.
But the lobbyists would have to get involved and they'd
have to get FIFA on side, so that wouldn't be
any easy task. They put a lot of money into
football down in the Islands, do FIFA, So they are
trying to develop the game down this way. But there's
a huge gap between Oceania and say that Asian confederation.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
And obviously one eye too on the Olympics for the
squad as well. Do you think they can they can
make a splash at the Olympics or will it be
sort of a pool stage knockout tough old perner. We've
got Front's USA and guineon that than that pool.
Speaker 1 (03:55):
Yeah, the other three three football and in fact at
age group football. New Zealand compete very well sort of
at the the youth and through to about under twenty three,
and that seems to be our ceiling. Although they always
did very well in World Cups. Of recent times, you'd
have to say that they've got a young side now
that's played plenty of international football and lots of these
guys who are going away to the Olympics. This is
(04:17):
one of the benefits of this time. I suppose it
gives them some game time. So yeah, I would think
we should look forward to the Olympics with some anticipation.
I'm not saying they're going to go and meddle or
anything like that, but they can get a result or
two and they can certainly now New Zealand plays a
style of football that is easier on the island. Perhaps
it was twenty years ago.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Yeah, big day as you mentioned yesterday for Wellington Phoenix
goal keep Alex Poulson signing for the English Premier League Bornemouth.
What did you make of that?
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Oh, terrific. He was always going to be of interest
to clubs and a move to Europe isn't the surprise.
Moved to the Premier League is a surprise. So if
he can crack that he arrived at the Phoenix some
you to go by it at his time sat on
the bench and this season was his breakout season. So
after one season he's got the big move. So exciting
(05:08):
times for Porson and Bournemouth are the kind of club
that probably is about the right size from I heard
Chelsea and Liverpole mentioned, I wonder if if you get
swamped at a big club like that, but I think
at a club like Bournemouth, so I think, and he
gets a chance to set or play some football a vengeance,
see how he goes.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Yeah, and also let's talk about Auckland. Thefc first five
signings so far have been announced. Are you liking the
move so far?
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Yeah, Look, pr exercise largely, I think to make sure
they got the local boys announced first, but I would
expect some overseas players to join them. They haven't yet
used any marquee or import spots and I'd be surprised
if they don't do that. But yes, they've got good
New Zealand players playing in the A League, which is
good for the game in New Zealand. It will create
(05:52):
a bit of Auckland Wellington rivalry in the local sports community.
But yeah, good to see Cam Howison back playing professional
for all after such a long period away from truly
professional and excited to see young Jesse Randall one of
those under twenty threes you talk about. He signed for
them as well, So that's all goes well I think
for the Auckland franchise, I think as yet it was
(06:16):
announced the local players first, but keep your eyes peeled
and ears alert to further announcements in the coming weeks.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
I suspect we will indeed. Choe, are you always good
to catch up mate, have a great day.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Thanks always good to talk football.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
David Choke to All White for more All White and
Football Pundit here
Is the Country Sport Breakfast with Brian Kelly on Gold Sport.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Time to talk soccer football now on the show We're
All Whites. Coach Darren Baizley's backing his young squad to
gain valuable experience at the OFC Nations Cup in Fiji
and Vanuatu later this month. Ten players in the twenty
one man squad are on twenty three, making them eligible
for next month's Paris Olympics. Joining us on the show
this morning, former All White and football pundit David Chaate
(00:27):
moarning TDY. Yeah, morning, what jamake of Darren Baizley squad?
Speaker 1 (00:31):
Then? Well, the best of what he can pick from.
He's got tons of people who are unavailable for various reasons.
It's the out of season in the European League, so
there's plenty of players not playing at the moment. But
it's a young side. He's got to contend with having
to select the side probably for this tournament. That wouldn't
be his number one lineup, but they should be good
enough to strong enough to see off their opposition. Who
(00:53):
they're playing, New Caledoni and the Solomons and ben Awatu,
all three of those should be beatable. But it is
in the island, so it won't be a cakewalk. It's
not easy to play in the islands. But I think
he's got the balance about right. So there's a few
experienced heads along with these new names and young guns
under twenty three's many of them, and a whole swag
from the Phoenix ten as you.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Say, yeah, that's amazing. Are there any standout players for
you that have impressed you in that squad?
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Oh? Yeah, look, there's no doubt there's players with huge potential.
We been here all about Alex Poulson signing for Bormouth
in the Premier League, so that's the big name. And
he's yet to start for the White so he may
get a start over there, so he's undoubtedly impressive. I
suppose if you could go for the tried and true
Liberata Cacaci, it'll be great to see him playing again
in the white shirt. He's just finished a season in
(01:40):
Sera R where he narrowly escaped relegation with his side Empoli,
so he's always good to watch. But I suppose the
spine inside Barbarusis has been in good next so he'll
be good. The likes of Payne and co alongside Porton
and some of those young guns. They should be a
good side and reasonable to watch.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
Do you think it's time for New Zealand football maybe
to leave the AFC and move to Asia like Australia
has done.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
I've been banging on about that for the years. I
thought that ten years ago. To be honest, when the
Aussies went, it left the Oceania region bereaft of real talent,
so the Auwhites don't get enough good game. So this
tournament I think was postponed or canceled due to COVID
last time out last one by New Zealand and twenty sixteen.
(02:27):
It's almost a free hit for the a Whites to
win this tournament. But winning against the Islands doesn't really
set you up for World Cup qualifications. So I've always
been a fan. I wondered about the confederations even sort
of whether they could change the confederation's Asia East, Asia
West or something of that Asia North, Asia South to
try and give you some quality fixtures and you run
(02:48):
up to the big tournaments, because that's what the a Whites. Sadly,
they really lack, these tough games and these tournaments are
almost a bit of an annoyance.
Speaker 2 (02:57):
Why don't we move too to that that.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
Thing, Well, it would be sank have to be sanctioned.
I don't think it's a question of being just allowed
to go having seen Australia go and join that Asian
qualifier of New Zealand when it would leave Oceania really
light and almost the viability of the Oceania as a
confederation for FIFA. So it'd be a big call by
FIFA to do it. That's why I thought maybe reachingging
(03:21):
the confederations might be a better thing to start loving about.
But the lobbyists would have to get involved and they'd
have to get FIFA on side, so that wouldn't be
any easy task. They put a lot of money into
football down in the Islands, do FIFA, So they are
trying to develop the game down this way. But there's
a huge gap between Oceania and say that Asian confederation.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
And obviously one eye too on the Olympics for the
squad as well. Do you think they can they can
make a splash at the Olympics or will it be
sort of a pool stage knockout tough old perner. We've
got Front's USA and guineon that than that pool.
Speaker 1 (03:55):
Yeah, the other three three football and in fact at
age group football. New Zealand compete very well sort of
at the the youth and through to about under twenty three,
and that seems to be our ceiling. Although they always
did very well in World Cups. Of recent times, you'd
have to say that they've got a young side now
that's played plenty of international football and lots of these
guys who are going away to the Olympics. This is
(04:17):
one of the benefits of this time. I suppose it
gives them some game time. So yeah, I would think
we should look forward to the Olympics with some anticipation.
I'm not saying they're going to go and meddle or
anything like that, but they can get a result or
two and they can certainly now New Zealand plays a
style of football that is easier on the island. Perhaps
it was twenty years ago.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Yeah, big day as you mentioned yesterday for Wellington Phoenix
goal keep Alex Poulson signing for the English Premier League Bornemouth.
What did you make of that?
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Oh, terrific. He was always going to be of interest
to clubs and a move to Europe isn't the surprise.
Moved to the Premier League is a surprise. So if
he can crack that he arrived at the Phoenix some
you to go by it at his time sat on
the bench and this season was his breakout season. So
after one season he's got the big move. So exciting
(05:08):
times for Porson and Bournemouth are the kind of club
that probably is about the right size from I heard
Chelsea and Liverpole mentioned, I wonder if if you get
swamped at a big club like that, but I think
at a club like Bournemouth, so I think, and he
gets a chance to set or play some football a vengeance,
see how he goes.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Yeah, and also let's talk about Auckland. Thefc first five
signings so far have been announced. Are you liking the
move so far?
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Yeah, Look, pr exercise largely, I think to make sure
they got the local boys announced first, but I would
expect some overseas players to join them. They haven't yet
used any marquee or import spots and I'd be surprised
if they don't do that. But yes, they've got good
New Zealand players playing in the A League, which is
good for the game in New Zealand. It will create
(05:52):
a bit of Auckland Wellington rivalry in the local sports community.
But yeah, good to see Cam Howison back playing professional
for all after such a long period away from truly
professional and excited to see young Jesse Randall one of
those under twenty threes you talk about. He signed for
them as well, So that's all goes well I think
for the Auckland franchise, I think as yet it was
(06:16):
announced the local players first, but keep your eyes peeled
and ears alert to further announcements in the coming weeks.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
I suspect we will indeed. Choe, are you always good
to catch up mate, have a great day.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Thanks always good to talk football.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
David Choke to All White for more All White and
Football Pundit here
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