The LuCA$H Neill thread

el-capitano · Aug 20, 2012

Still no club for Luca$h.

A leading agent in the Perisan Gulf claims Neill, released by Pro-League Al Jazira in June, is chasing a $1.5 million one-year deal to return to the region.
It’s a figure that proved too rich for Saudi Arabia champion Al Shabab and Qatari Stars League newcomer Al Sailiya – both of whom were keen to snare Neill.
But both baulked, leaving Al Wasl, which parted company with Diego Maradona in May after a turbulent 14-month reign, as another option for the 34-year-old Aussie.
Al Wasl's new coach, Frenchman Bruno Metsu, has made no secret of his desire to sign an experienced defender in time for a training camp in Germany this month ahead of the new Pro-League season, which kicks off against Al Wahda early next month.

It’s believed Neill commanded a $1.5 million tax-free salary during his spell with Al Jazira and that Al Wasl, which finished a dissapointing eight last season, is only prepared to offer around $1 million.
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1116853/Neill-urged-to-seal-Al-Wasl-deal

el-capitano · Aug 26, 2012

Its Al Wasl:

"I'm delighted to be joining Al Wasl," Neill told inspiresg.com. "My family and I really enjoyed our time in the UAE last season, and having already experienced the Pro League I'm looking forward to another challenging season here.

"I'm also looking forward to working with Bruno Metsu, who is one of the most experienced and respected coaches in this region, and I'm hopeful of being able to help the club achieve its ambitions."
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1117873/Neill-signs-for-Al-Wasl

el-capitano · Jul 21, 2013

And after his little stint "giving back to the game" its back to making $$.

Australia skipper Lucas Neill skipped the East Asian Cup to try to sign a a deal with a Major League Soccer club, Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has revealed.
In explaining clubless Neill's absence from Australia's cup squad, Osieck said the veteran defender was in the United States, Brisbane's Courier-Mail reported.
"He's in contact with two clubs and he's very likely to sign there, therefore he's not available for the team," Osieck said at the pre-match press conference in Seoul..
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/socceroos/news/1160310/Neill-chases-American-dream

el-capitano · Aug 14, 2013

Out-of-contract Australia captain Lucas Neill is expected in Japan on Thursday for a Friday medical with J.League side Omiya Ardija.

An Omiya Ardija official told Japanese newspaper Nikkan that the club did not intend on concluding a deal for Neill before the weekend.

"Neill is free so we don't have to worry about the J-League transfer deadline on the 16th (of August)," the club official said.

"But we'd like to get the deal done as soon as possible."

It was Neill's stellar performance in Australia's 1-1 draw with Japan in Saitama in June that looks to have turned heads in the J.League.

The deal with Omiya Ardija, however, only looks set to take him through to December, leaving Neill possibly in limbo again just months out from the World Cup in June.
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/aussies-abroad/news/1163761/J.League-stint-appears-next-for-Neill

el-capitano · Feb 25, 2014

And the desperado has found some sucker of a club to take him!!

Australia defender Lucas Neill has ended his playing hiatus by signing a short-term deal with English Championship club Watford. "I want to add my experience to the Watford squad and I'm hoping that some of my natural leadership skills can benefit the group here," Neill told the club's official website. "I'm highly motivated to keep playing. There's still a huge passion within me for football."

The announcement came a day after NSW Premier League club Sydney Olympic said it had formally approached Neill's representatives with the view of luring him to Australia. Neill could make his debut for his newest club against Blackpool at Vicarage Road at the weekend. Watford is in a mid-table position in the Championship.
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1182530/Neill-signs-short-term-Watford-deal

zhuangzi · Feb 26, 2014

Hey, if he somehow manages to get out of the reserves and into the first team I'm happy with him being a candidate for selection.

el-capitano · Mar 26, 2014

Shakes head........... Just follow 'Arry's lead Luca$h.

Lucas Neill has secured a month-long loan switch from Watford to English Championship rival Doncaster in a move aimed at salvaging his 2014 FIFA World Cup dream.

Neil has been Unable to break into Watford's first team since signing in February, with the club announcing on Thursday it had allowed the long-serving Australia captain to join Rovers on loan until 22 April.

Desperate for game time in his quest for World Cup selection, Neill managed six minutes off the bench in a single appearance with Watford.
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http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1185216/Neill-joins-Doncaster-on-loan

el-capitano · Apr 7, 2014

Now the media's back talking him up!

http://www.news.com.au/sport/lucas-...ay-for-doncaster/story-fnaqgujp-1226876737660

edrees · Apr 19, 2014

He has played for Doncaster 3 from 3 games and they have won 2 and lost 1..
but his loan is only a month, so will go back to Watford and warm the bench.