director Jim Doyle announcing it at the clubs annual m

Troubled NRL star Kieran Foran has been confirmed as signing a one-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors.Foran has endured a horror year with a string of personal issues that culminated in his request for a release from a lucrative contract with Parramatta.Warriors released a statement on Thursday evening to confirm the news with managing director Jim Doyle announcing it at the clubs annual members forum at Mount Smart Stadium.The 26-year-old revealed his preference was to move to Auckland to rebuild his life and resume his playing career.Ive been in touch with Kieran regularly this year to offer support as he has dealt with the well-documented challenges he has been facing, Doyle said.We have worked through the option of coming to Auckland carefully with him. There has been much to consider in creating an environment for Kieran to not only return to football but also to put all the support around him that he needs.Im delighted that following those discussions, Kieran has now decided to join the Vodafone Warriors. The next step is to work alongside the NRL to cover off all requirements to have the contract registered.Foran was born in Auckland but hasnt lived in the city since he was 10 after his family moved to Australia.Ive had a lot of time to think about my future over the last few months, said Foran from Sydney.Initially footy was the furthest thing from my mind and I needed time away from the game. More recently the desire to play again has completely returned and Im very keen to make a big contribution next year.While I had other options, coming to Auckland emerged as the best decision for me. Being in a new environment was important but Im also incredibly excited by the potential of the club and the quality roster it has. I cant wait to be part of the team and I want to play a major role in 2017 in taking the club to the next level.I have so many people to thank for making this happen and for supporting me through whats been a tough period.Now I want to repay them. The Vodafone Warriors have so much to offer and Im looking forward to working with so many players I know from the Kiwis as well as Mooks (Stephen Kearney).Newly-appointed Warriors coach Stephen Kearney is delighted with Forans decision and said he would be a welcome arrival at the club.Hes such a high-quality footballer and competitor who will add a lot to our squad, Kearney said.Kieran and I have been in contact throughout the year and I know he has made a lot of progress with the challenges he has had. Im extremely pleased to have him on board.Foran made 147 appearances for Manly from 2009-2015, winning one premiership before joining Parramatta for nine games.Foran was also a key figure in New Zealands successful Four Nations campaign in 2014. Air Jordan 1 Sale . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. Cheap Retro Air Jordan 1 .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. http://www.airjordan1outlet.com/ . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Air Jordan 1 OG Outlet . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. 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"The guys showed today that sometimes when its not going as well with the ball, you need a foundation to fall back on -- thats our organization, our structure and working really hard for each other," Nelsen said. "And thats what won us the game with a little bit of brilliance to get us the goal." Laba, who was signed by TFC as a young designated player from Argentina in April, claimed possession in midfield and made a run toward the exposed Revolution goal. He hesitated as he entered the penalty area, creating a yard of space, and poked toward the far post. New Englands Scott Caldwell blocked his initial effort, but the 21-year-old persisted to score the matchs lone goal. "For me, its just a magical goal," Nelsen said. "Everything about it -- he read the pass, the pressure, then the acceleration with the ball, the burst, the composure to beat the man and a finish any striker would have been proud of. And then he followed it in..dddddddddddd "It was a magical goal and then all of the boys worked ever so hard. Theyve got great character." The visitors needed every ounce of resolve to repel a Revolution side that asserted control in possession and probed for an opening to even the match. But TFC stood its ground in the first half as the Revoultion laid siege, withstanding several close calls. Richard Eckersley and Ashtone Morgan produced goal line clearances to protect the lead, while goalkeeper Joe Bendik parried away a Lee Nguyen half-volley and watched Saer Sene thrash into the side of the net more than once before the break. "It makes a change for us," Eckersley said. "Joes been brilliant all season. Its about time he had a bit of a day off and we started doing some of the saving." TFC continued to protect its lead in the second half, dropping deeply to stop New England from creating opportunities in the final third. New England striker Diego Fagundez tried to even the score with the last kick of the game, but his acrobatic effort hit the outside of the goal frame. TFCs second road victory of the season offered plenty of encouragement for a side still building for the future. "It happens in football," Morgan said. "Sometimes, you dont possess the ball the whole time and you need to weather the storm. We kept our shape. They threw the whole kitchen sink at us. We just held the fort down and kept the clean sheet." TFC will play a midweek friendly against Italian giants AS Roma at BMO Field Wednesday before hosting Seattle -- and potentially seeing the debut of U.S. international Clint Dempsey -- on Saturday. ' ' '