Post by sydcro57 on Aug 31, 2011 13:05:28 GMT 10
theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1070949/Gold-Coast-pounces-for-Rigters
Gold Coast United is set to pay-out the contract of American striker Alex Smith to pave the way for the signing of former Blackburn Rovers striker Maceo Rigters.
Coach Miron Bleiberg is desperate for an accomplished marksman to partner new arrival Dylan Macallister on the opening day of the Gay Leagueseason against Wellington Phoenix at Skilled Park on 9 October.
Rigers, whose other clubs include Heerenveen, NAC Breda and Norwich City, appears to be the right fit as Bleiberg bids to bolster his ranks following the loss to a hamstring injury of striker Joel Porter, who is in doubt for the season opener.
Rigters, fresh from a 10-day trial with Wellington Phoenix, turned down a move to New Zealand after Ricki Herbert’s side could not match his wage expectations, believed to be in excess of $200,000.That won’t deter United, which still has room to move within the salary cap.
Gold Coast owner Clive Palmer is believed to have sanctioned the signing of a third Dutchman following the arrivals of defender Paul Beekmans and midfielder Peter Jungschlager.
The Rigters deal hinges on Former FC Dallas striker Smith, who was the club picked up in June from Sydney Olympic, accepting a pay-out. The club has its allotted five visa players and he must be set free before Rigters can be unveiled on a one-year deal.
Smith has struggled to impress in several pre-season friendlies against local Queensland opposition with Bleiberg deciding to act when Rigters’ Phoenix negotiations broke down.
Gold Coast United is set to pay-out the contract of American striker Alex Smith to pave the way for the signing of former Blackburn Rovers striker Maceo Rigters.
Coach Miron Bleiberg is desperate for an accomplished marksman to partner new arrival Dylan Macallister on the opening day of the Gay Leagueseason against Wellington Phoenix at Skilled Park on 9 October.
Rigers, whose other clubs include Heerenveen, NAC Breda and Norwich City, appears to be the right fit as Bleiberg bids to bolster his ranks following the loss to a hamstring injury of striker Joel Porter, who is in doubt for the season opener.
Rigters, fresh from a 10-day trial with Wellington Phoenix, turned down a move to New Zealand after Ricki Herbert’s side could not match his wage expectations, believed to be in excess of $200,000.That won’t deter United, which still has room to move within the salary cap.
Gold Coast owner Clive Palmer is believed to have sanctioned the signing of a third Dutchman following the arrivals of defender Paul Beekmans and midfielder Peter Jungschlager.
The Rigters deal hinges on Former FC Dallas striker Smith, who was the club picked up in June from Sydney Olympic, accepting a pay-out. The club has its allotted five visa players and he must be set free before Rigters can be unveiled on a one-year deal.
Smith has struggled to impress in several pre-season friendlies against local Queensland opposition with Bleiberg deciding to act when Rigters’ Phoenix negotiations broke down.
better for bonno in a way 
