All Whites, Ferns, and other international teams

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Just to put it out there. I don't think All Whites will sell out Wellington, but I'm happy to be surprised.
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chocnut wrote:
Just to put it out there. I don't think All Whites will sell out Wellington, but I'm happy to be surprised.

Dewhurst suggested giving the game to NH and making it a "Wellington vs. Auckland" competition to see who could sell the biggest crowd.

I would have thought that a North vs. South would be a far more interesting battle - who would get more? Wellington for Paraguay or Christchurch for Honduras?

I know Wellington is midweek but even so I think that the thirst for quality football in the South Island would draw a massive crowd for Honduras.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Exactly. And all the average joes will see it as a meaningless game. I think 20k would be a solid effort.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Anyone care to pick the crowd for Honduras at AMI? AM I dreaming when I think a 35,000+ crowd could be possible?

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ahmad wrote:
Anyone care to pick the crowd for Honduras at AMI? AM I dreaming when I think a 35,000+ crowd could be possible?


Yes you're dreaming. I'd pick somewhere between 25k and 30k if they get the pricing right. It's on a Saturday, so you'd get a lot of fans from the whole south island coming for it. with the 19.5k we got for the nix match as the foot-hold estimate, something in the range of 25k+ is about right. It won't sell out.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I wouldn't say sellout but I would have thought 30-35,000 realistic to target?

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ahmad wrote:
I wouldn't say sellout but I would have thought 30-35,000 realistic to target?


No.

Three for me, and two for them.

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I'd say 25K sounds about right for AMI. The Wellington game might not sell out, but I'd expect at least 25-30K. The midweek thing is a stumbling block, as midweek games have less appeal to people in that city and restricts out-of-towners.

North Harbour will get 19K, plus how many can fit on the wooden stands we will build the night before.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Saxton Field will get about 2000, if we're lucky.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
What time today are they going to announce it?
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
2pm.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Not looking good for Chch
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Announcement at 4pm.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

my cheap flights to Auckland better not be gone by 4pm.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Venue will be announced on Radio Sport at 4pm.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Footpaul wrote:
I'd say 25K sounds about right for AMI. The Wellington game might not sell out, but I'd expect at least 25-30K. The midweek thing is a stumbling block, as midweek games have less appeal to people in that city and restricts out-of-towners.

Yeah it sucks that the midweek thing couldnt be helped but i dont think anyone will get arses on seats for a mid week game better than Wellington will.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I spend the whole day waiting for this announcement and then I organise an interview at 4pm! Idiot.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spsoc/Detail.aspx?id=180711

North Harbour to host Honduras fixture

Start booking the airfares!simon_hampton2010-08-17 16:07:42
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I like this bit:

"Glading has confirmed all New Zealand's top overseas players will be available for the match."simon_hampton2010-08-17 15:59:58
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.....
 
 
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
f**k. YES.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Typical Dorkland have a terrible record with the AW's but still get the games.... Would rather have 2 games in Wellington than one in Dorkland. Should of gone to AMI.
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koreankiwi wrote:
Typical Dorkland have a terrible record with the AW's but still get the games.... Would rather have 2 games in Wellington than one in Dorkland. Should of gone to AMI.
 

Three for me, and two for them.

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Tickets will be on sale to the public for both games from Wednesday 8th September, via Ticketek . Visit www.ticketek.co.nz for further details.

Adult ticket prices range from $39 to $49 per ticket (excluding corporate hosting areas) for both venues.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Flights to Auckland booked! 
 
Thanks for the info LF1.
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liverpoolfan1 wrote:
Adult ticket prices range from $39 to $49 per ticket (excluding corporate hosting areas) for both venues.


That's pretty good pricing. Well done NZF.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
White Noise bus? Or aircraft?
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Who's coming up to meet me then?

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I will be.
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North Shore City have provided generous support to attract the game to the city and ARTA will provide free public transport to the ground from key routes around Auckland.  This will be only available to supporters who have pre-purchased their tickets.

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liverpoolfan1 wrote:
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Well done Auckland.
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'm assuming this is a 7:30 or 8:00pm kick-off?

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Hard News wrote:
Great pricing... road trip ahoy !
White Noise convoy from Wellington? That could be outstanding!

www.kiwifromthecouch.blogspot.com

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
damn 
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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Think I've already got a full car.
 
Only question remaining is up Friday and on the hammer or up Saturday and on the hammer.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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