NZ vs Fiji cancelled
NZ vs Fiji cancelled
I think they were right in calling it off - it's completely unfair
they denied the Visa based on what it was. Very pathetic.
Sucks for fans in AKL though.. ..
Sucks for fans in AKL though.. ..
Yeah all those Kings/Knights fans must be devastated...All 20 of
them
Any chance the phoenix players will be rushed over to Aus for the game now?
Yeah all those Kings/Knights fans must be devastated...All 20 of
them
Get f**ked.
Calm down News.
I put up with a lot of that and take it on the chin, when the
people who stood by the Kingz (I'll exclude the Knights) deserve
credit for loyalty, not to be bagged.
As I sit in Hamilton today, fighting my travel company to change my bookings, it's the wrong time for it...
As I sit in Hamilton today, fighting my travel company to change my bookings, it's the wrong time for it...
I just let it go along with all the other stupid.
The advert for the game in Auckland already has graffiti on it,
"POSTPONED BY WINSTON PETERS". Gutted.
Beware angry Fijians!
Yeah all those Kings/Knights fans must be devastated...All 20 of
them
Get f**ked.
All I can say that nothing surprises me with FIFA , a little while
back the winnerrs of the Oceania Confederaton were going to get
automatic entry into the World Cup and then a comlete "u" turn took
place.
I thought that FIFA had said to our esteemed Winston Peters
that they were happy with Nz's decision to not allow the Fijian
Keeper,there must of been a lot of greasing from the Fijian
officials to the powers to be.
I think the only loosers in this episode are the FANS, please
you f*#ing idiots let the game be 
played.
played.
I don't think that you can blame FIFA for this - the government
f**ked this one up for us.
I put up with a lot of that and take it on the chin, when the
people who stood by the Kingz (I'll exclude the Knights) deserve
credit for loyalty, not to be bagged.
As I sit in Hamilton today, fighting my travel company to change my bookings, it's the wrong time for it...
As I sit in Hamilton today, fighting my travel company to change my bookings, it's the wrong time for it...
I'd be upset too if I were in Hamiltron!!!
You can't possibly blame FIFA for this. Fiji left it to the last
minute to apply for visas and NZ turned one down. If you're
Fiji, you are not going to want to play without your keeper are
you? The fans may well be losing out, but it would have been hardly
fair for Fiji to play on.
I'd be very surprised if FIFA had actually told Winston
Peters that it would be okay. So far, I have not seen anyone but
Peters make that claim.
If, as has been said elsewhere on this forum, NZ made an
exception for the Fijian Sevens team then all else being equal, NZ
are applying double standards.
I blame Vanuatu. If their ground was up to scratch we would be
playing them tomorrow and Fiji next month. No wait, i blame the
Solomons for losing the third place play off against Vanuatu. Or do
i blame New Caledonia for beating Fiji. No it`s always the
governments fault.
sanday2007-10-12 15:52:35
sanday2007-10-12 15:52:35
Here is a statement from Oceania - nice picture added
More to the point, will the AW 'Nix players be avaiable this weekend?
I don't think that you can blame FIFA for this - the government
f**ked this one up for us.
I agree its double standards ,we watched the Fijians playing rugby last week on NZ telly they will be here for the sevens ,we have a huge f**k off Chinese warship here on a friendly visit sitting in the harbour but a goalie who might marry someone who's dad is in th Fijian military is not allowed to visit as it would somehow show that we support mad man banana drama and go against NZ's democratic values!
I reckon Peters thought that by singling out what he perceived as an easy target would make him and Clark look tough but they obviously didn't factor FIFA into the equation and are now going to look ridiculous the world over,so for the second week in a row NZ is going to look rather silly on the world sporting front !!
Kiwi Jambo is spot on.
By the way, we've got duplicate threads - we're all over in
the All Whites forum arguing over this:
look on nzsoccer.com for more info
"The All Whites will now re-jig their training schedule ahead
of Tuesday�s scheduled
departure for Fiji. Players will not be released for A-League
matches this weekend."
look on nzsoccer.com for more info
"The All Whites will now re-jig their training schedule ahead
of Tuesday�s scheduled
departure for Fiji. Players will not be released for A-League
matches this weekend."
Bugger now just post this in 10 other threads and we'll be
right
Yeah all those Kings/Knights fans must be devastated...All 20 of
them
F You. Getting sick of d**s like you
I wonder what the Minister of Everything is going to say or do
about this botch up?? Well Trevor Mallard? Squeak up!! Oh hang on,
it's not the All Blacks so he won't want to know about it.
Yes a beaurocrat has muffed it. The player concerned is not
married but who cares about who his future in-laws are? It's the
player himself and he's a victim.
Pissed me off when WP caled FIFA "we arent going to change just
because SOME SPORTING BODY tells us to"....its only the most
powerful sporting body in the world you twat....he doesnt even care
about football or its fans here who were looking forward to seeing
the likes of killen, and the U17 womens world cup, he just wants to
flex his political muscle to stick it to fiji
I know of another little short man's syndrome
sufferer who once made a name for himself.
*adds his two cents on Auckland's predicament here, focuses on
Winny being a cock on the other thread*
The fans of the Kingz/Knights deserve a hell of a lot of credit. The health of a sports franchise can be measured by the support they receive in the hard times, not the support they receive in their glory days. Those "20" supporters are exactly the kind of supporter any team needs, and I'd glady share a row of seats with them any day. I'm disappointed for them and everyone who misses out on the game because of the circumstances, and hope those "20" supporters can make it to All Whites vs Vanuatu if poss.
The fans of the Kingz/Knights deserve a hell of a lot of credit. The health of a sports franchise can be measured by the support they receive in the hard times, not the support they receive in their glory days. Those "20" supporters are exactly the kind of supporter any team needs, and I'd glady share a row of seats with them any day. I'm disappointed for them and everyone who misses out on the game because of the circumstances, and hope those "20" supporters can make it to All Whites vs Vanuatu if poss.
Yeah all those Kings/Knights fans must be devastated...All 20 of
them
Get f**ked.
Ditto
All All Whites fans have the right to be disappointed. It'll be
interesting to see what Peter's and co do to make this up to the
fans. Obviously those based in Auckland will have had their
weekends plans ruined and I do actually feel sorry for them. I hope
they show some anti Peter's placards at some point of the
future.
Effigy burning anyone?
NO!..I can't believe that,
do you know in what date they would play?
*adds his two cents on Auckland's predicament here, focuses on
Winny being a cock on the other thread*
The fans of the Kingz/Knights deserve a hell of a lot of credit. The health of a sports franchise can be measured by the support they receive in the hard times, not the support they receive in their glory days. Those "20" supporters are exactly the kind of supporter any team needs, and I'd glady share a row of seats with them any day. I'm disappointed for them and everyone who misses out on the game because of the circumstances, and hope those "20" supporters can make it to All Whites vs Vanuatu if poss.
The fans of the Kingz/Knights deserve a hell of a lot of credit. The health of a sports franchise can be measured by the support they receive in the hard times, not the support they receive in their glory days. Those "20" supporters are exactly the kind of supporter any team needs, and I'd glady share a row of seats with them any day. I'm disappointed for them and everyone who misses out on the game because of the circumstances, and hope those "20" supporters can make it to All Whites vs Vanuatu if poss.
Good call mate, I'm one of those 20. I wonder if the
phoenix bombed whether the support would remain long term?
disco_mart2007-10-12 23:03:52
You can't possibly blame FIFA for this. Fiji left it to the last
minute to apply for visas and NZ turned one down. If you're
Fiji, you are not going to want to play without your keeper are
you? The fans may well be losing out, but it would have been hardly
fair for Fiji to play on.
I'd be very surprised if FIFA had actually told Winston
Peters that it would be okay. So far, I have not seen anyone but
Peters make that claim.
If, as has been said elsewhere on this forum, NZ made an
exception for the Fijian Sevens team then all else being equal, NZ
are applying double standards.
I don't mean to be rude mate but Fijians need to apply well in
advance for a Visa to come to NZ if they don' t play a version of
Rugby or Netball. Remember that the game in Auckland was only
scheduled quite recently.
that idiot who posted criticising the kingz/knight fans should bugr
off. i'm getting sick of the negative coverage that these
football pioneers have copped of late. we don't know how
lucky we have it down here; nice stadium, well run club, we're
appreciated by management etc. bloc 5 and the others had none
of this and stood by the team in any casereg222007-10-12 23:10:55
right as above says.I love thefever but we are lucky that there
were those before us who paved the way no matter how few in numbers
there were in auck.
MP Mallard as sports minister has been quiet since the all black demise.Do we know if he has attended a phoenix game yet/
MP Mallard as sports minister has been quiet since the all black demise.Do we know if he has attended a phoenix game yet/
I say vote out labour and itll be fine. this is helens bullsh*t wif
here boyfriend winston
String up Mallard too . Friggin Sports Ministers asshole. Rugby or
Sailing he would have come running.
I hate when footy and politics mix together. However, I
believe than in the case of the All Whites vs Fijii the NZ
governament/immigration have been rather accomodating to the whole
matter..
Also, let us not forget about the COUP in Fiji. I mean, the governament ruling the country is ILLEGAL. How would you like it if tomorrow the army knocked at your door saying: "sorry mate, we are changing everything cause a few powerful men have decided they want a bigger piece of the cake..." and they screw you in the arse...
First they have issued visas which the Fijians had applied for
late (although that was not their fault because the game had been
anticipated - but still the immigration went through with
that).
Also, let us not forget about the COUP in Fiji. I mean, the governament ruling the country is ILLEGAL. How would you like it if tomorrow the army knocked at your door saying: "sorry mate, we are changing everything cause a few powerful men have decided they want a bigger piece of the cake..." and they screw you in the arse...
So, although I am not a big fan of NZ Immigration, I stand by
their decision.
Sport is a beautiful thing. But also politics should not be underastimated, especially in cases of unlawful stuff going on, like a coup.
Sport is a beautiful thing. But also politics should not be underastimated, especially in cases of unlawful stuff going on, like a coup.
Giu