HOME OF NZ FOOTBALL

All I said about CHCH is that I wish the AW's would play here again, the rest was about Wellington.

Is it just me or is yellowfever.co.nz going very, very, very slowly.

This all seems pretty pointless, nice one Skaman!

There are internet debates with points ?

True but I also remember being at North Harbour in 98 where people were turning up in their thousands to watch those World Cup Qualifiers with 25k turning up for the match against Australia.

Guys, look forward instead of been so purile.

Think you're so cool making words up and all.

James Dean has made a good point. Wose give a toss whether Auckland or Wellington or Timbaktu is the Home of Football in NZ? Grow up, guys unelss u suffer from pre-mature ageing already. get into the swing and show you are part of the footabll whanau.

Egan2009-10-21 03:00:58

Dunno, I think a few people might have heard of Kuala Lumpur (or are you going to say that's not a town 'cos it suits your argument)

...and let's not even compare Beckham games shall we

Most pointless argument ever.

Absolute rubbish.

There are at least 5 more pointless arguments going on on this forum alone.

Pukekohe IS the home of NZ Football.

Yeah, but you support Thistle.

Credibility = nil.

Fair call.

One thing is for sure. If we joined the Asian Federation The home of Football would have to be moved to Wellington or the All Whites would find themselves playing in front of an away crowd at home games

I disagree.

Care to take the argument to its own thread?
aitkenmike2009-10-21 17:30:54

Fixed.

Here's my take on the situation, for what it's worth.
Some good reasons have been given for the WCQ to come to Wellington...AW's from here or playing in the Nix, outstanding football supporters group with YF, largest available venue, central location for all New Zealanders etc.

We're privileged and thankful its here so we can enjoy the occasion and, hopefully, celebrate a rare and special moment of NZ sporting history.. with fellow NZ football followers..at home in Wellington.
 Home of NZ Football?..dunno.

  Although this discussion may have started as a baiting exercise,particularly to you Aucklanders from some of us Wellingtonians, I think NZ Football has so little in the coffers relocation shouldn't be a priority...well, just yet.
 The "Full House" sign at the RoF means the coffers might get a healthy injection as ticket monies come in... there's potential for an even healthier dose if the AW's win.

In 3 weeks and 3 days, Football in NZ may have its very best opportunity in 28 years to promote itself. All those years ago it was away in Singapore. This time it's here at home.
The Bahrain away game drawn result means a very lively home encounter with everything on the line and huge local interest.
Unprecedented media attention, focussed on NZ football, began in the lead-up to that away game in Manama, has continued with the surge in ticket sales to the lightning quick sell-out at the stadium and extra seating/no extra seating discussions in recent days.

If I were NZFootball, I'd be keeping the media football " in the air" ...
.e.g. press releases  re: the official  stance on  ticket scalping on Trademe...who'd have thought $300 for a couple of $39 tickets ..in NZ!
Keep the momentum and media attention high leading up to the game.

And what about afterwards? Here's hoping NZFootball are organised to capitalise fully on the opportunity this time.
My fantasy list if the AW's win.....

NZFootball announce a fantastic set of fixtures,against quality teams, both in NZ and away for the AW's, leading up to  South Africa, including a home and away,  NZ v Australia series..which we win!..and guess who we get to play,.. and beat..in the World Cup in South Africa!!??

NZFootball also announce some big hitting sponsorship(s) that will
a) take the AW's to South Africa and beyond...
b) fund a full  NZFC, that includes the Nix reserves (if they aren't already in the A-League youth comp)

The Nix push on from the huge surge in football publicity in Wellington with record crowds, excellent results and finals playoffs..this leads to ...

Simultaneous successful bids from fully-funded Auckland and Christchurch A-League syndicates that lead to almighty Kiwi derby clashes between NZ based clubs...

All Kiwi kids put their AW heroes right up there with the AB's, Kiwi Olympian Gold medallists, Sir Ed et al.

One day we all look back to a time when it all started with a game in Wellington...
 
...and Football could call NZ "Home".

Sigh.   
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RedGed2009-10-21 23:00:00

Nice Buzz for the end of the day Red Ged.
Worth a thread of its own as to what we would like to see come from all of this but funding for the game is high on my list.

home of nz football is kiwitea st!

Thats Street Football.
We are talking about the real thing.

Watch out for the cars you kids.

Magic. Good luck for December. Only two wins and you're in the semis against Barcelona.

I conceed - http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10626

Cheers Uiron.
I chopped it up a bit and after a lot of dithering, put it out there in a new thread.
Some good stuff from people already, some don't want to go there...understandable.
Sometimes we have to face our worst fears and do it anyway.