Two soccer stars recalled

Press, 18 February 1983, Page 34

Two soccer stars recalled

PA Auckland Keith Nelson and Ron Armstrong have been recalled to the New Zealand soccer team by its new manager-coach, Allan Jones. The former internationals were yesterday added to the squad to prepare for the first of two matches against Australia next Tues- day. Mr Jones took over the job on Monday after, the New Zealand Football Association decided to immediately dispense with the services of John Adshead, who had re-

signed, but had expected to conclude his contract until the end of the season. Nelson and Armstrong, both from Mt Wellington, and both into their 30s, will add considerable experience to what is a young and unbalanced-looking squad. Nelson was New Zealand's leading striker last year and Armstrong would have been a certain member of the World Cup squad but for prior business commitments. Mr Jones also Said that.

contrary to a morning press report, the mid-fielder. Grant Turner, had not pulled out of the squad. Turner had minor surgery two days ago but according to Mr Jones will fly from Christchurch to join the squad today. "The lad is keen to play and as far as I am concerned he's still in the squad and will be considered along with everyone else." Armstrong’s presence at full-back will be of particu-

; lar value. He has consistently . been the best left back at club and international level. The squad will have its first serious run together when it plays Manurewa at Gallagher Park on Sunday night. The match has been arranged as a memorial to the long-time Manurewa stalwart. Dawn Hair, a life member of the club who did so much to help the New’ Zealand team during its long World Cup campaign.