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The Road To Brazil 2014 via Wellington feat. Mexico

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over 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:

Chris Wood to miss Leicester's game v Forest because "Leicester can't afford a private jet" for him to fly to L.A.:

http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicester-City-striker-Chris-Wood-set-miss-Forest/story-20051822-detail/story.html

"City were hoping that the NZF would allow Wood to travel after the clash with Forest at the King Power Stadium, but the All Whites will not compromise.

City boss Nigel Pearson said it was disappointing for Wood and City, but stressed he understood New Zealand's tough stance.

"Unless New Zealand's Federation alters its stance, I think it is probable that we won't have him available," said Pearson.

"It was possible only if the chartered flight was available and we are not in a position to do that.

"The scheduled flights don't allow us to get him there in the time-frame.

"It is unfortunate because he has just forced his way back into the side and scored a goal. The player is really disappointed."

I'm pretty sure he's not disappointed at all. What a ridiculous thing for a club coach to come out with.
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over 12 years ago

I just had the thought that Ricki is at the moment nufc, tv and AJ13 all rolled into one and enjoying the selection pick trolls...certainly getting the reaction from us!



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over 12 years ago
AJ13 wrote:
nomeans wrote:

where will the temporary seating be in westpac stadium? Right around the whole thing?

I don't think there was any behind the goals last time, just on the sidelines around halfway. There's a good panoramic photo of the stadium last time which should give you an idea if you google for it 



Can't find it. Hows the view going to be from row NN now?
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over 12 years ago

Im doing no trolling martinb dont lump me in that category thanks.


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over 12 years ago

TV wrote:

Butler and Christie are shocking selections

Fitzgerald Howieson probably thinking ah well fuck it then

To be honest TV, they probably don't even give a shite as they both have professional careers. It's not like they need to try and find a club, although it's always good to get on the world stage. 


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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

TV denies trolling. Gets caught trolling. Oh lawd 

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over 12 years ago

Sigh


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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History
newbyone wrote:
TV wrote:

Butler and Christie are shocking selections

Fitzgerald Howieson probably thinking ah well fuck it then

To be honest TV, they probably don't even give a shite as they both have professional careers. It's not like they need to try and find a club, although it's always good to get on the world stage. 


Does your browser block the quote button?

Grumpy old bastard alert

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over 12 years ago

Can AJ be banned for his disgusting comment in 'off topic' section?


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over 12 years ago
TV wrote:

Can AJ be banned for his disgusting comment in 'off topic' section?

Lol wut? Grow up. Nothing wrong with it. At least I kept it off topic.
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over 12 years ago

Mods take control.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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over 12 years ago

AJ its disgusting! And u deleted it but dude you're a creep!

Mods please ban this tard


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over 12 years ago

Extra seating...why?

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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over 12 years ago
TV wrote:

AJ its disgusting! And u deleted it but dude you're a creep!

Mods please ban this tard

Fuk off mate. You would have to ban Buffy too in that case. If the mods can see the deleted comment, then they'll see you're just being a clown. Your far from the most popular member here anyway so I'd watch yourself son 
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over 12 years ago

AJ who cares what ppl think of me. That comments disgusting and you should be banned

If i get a ban fine but at least ppl r spared you're disgusting thoughts


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over 12 years ago

I'm reporting you for spamming in protest of this. I'm serious. I'm not fcking around 

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over 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:
All I can say is there are four Major League Soccer teams into the next round of ten and Arabe Unido (no, I'd never heard of them either) - but Club America weren't good enough to make it.

There are 3 MLS clubs, in the next round of eight.
I also think Club América is a shit team with shit players, but a Club América + Club León midfielders and Oribe Peralta, is a totally different beast.
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over 12 years ago
Jeff Vader wrote:
newbyone wrote:
TV wrote:

Butler and Christie are shocking selections

Fitzgerald Howieson probably thinking ah well fuck it then

To be honest TV, they probably don't even give a shite as they both have professional careers. It's not like they need to try and find a club, although it's always good to get on the world stage. 


Does your browser block the quote button?
Never really took any notice of it. Thanks for pointing it out.
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over 12 years ago
newbyone wrote:
Jeff Vader wrote:
newbyone wrote:
TV wrote:

Butler and Christie are shocking selections

Fitzgerald Howieson probably thinking ah well fuck it then

To be honest TV, they probably don't even give a shite as they both have professional careers. It's not like they need to try and find a club, although it's always good to get on the world stage. 


Does your browser block the quote button?
Never really took any notice of it. Thanks for pointing it out.
np :o)

Grumpy old bastard alert

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over 12 years ago

Bring on 4.30 am Thursday 14/11/13 Malaysia time. Live here on Astro. We can grab a point, then its all on @ Wellington.....really looking forward to these games!!!

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over 12 years ago

Let's get this play off thing behind us so we can have our All Whites back and focus on the Nix.

Brazil ain't gona happen, sorry guys, total lack of preparation and now without Reid...

Can't see where the goals are gona come from.

Let's hope it won't be a total embarrassment

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over 12 years ago

Still can't believe Nelsen threw the towel though for a clown job at Toronto...

Should've stayed on until now, and then finished at the Nix :)

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over 12 years ago
InsulinMachine wrote:

Still can't believe Nelsen threw the towel though for a clown job at Toronto...

Should've stayed on until now, and then finished at the Nix :)

Are you really that dense?
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over 12 years ago
threatD wrote:
InsulinMachine wrote:

Still can't believe Nelsen threw the towel though for a clown job at Toronto...

Should've stayed on until now, and then finished at the Nix :)

Are you really that dense?


Love it.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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over 12 years ago
InsulinMachine wrote:

Let's get this play off thing behind us so we can have our All Whites back and focus on the Nix.

Brazil ain't gona happen, sorry guys, total lack of preparation and now without Reid...

Can't see where the goals are gona come from.

Let's hope it won't be a total embarrassment



this

I think everyone is hoping for a miracle. That the pressure gets to Mexico and they seriously choke. Reality is that with the coach and players we have we have little hope over 180 minutes and it could get seriously embarrassing. I just hope it stays close so that the media can say they did us proud considering all the obstacles and afterwards we can get on with the A-league.
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over 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:
threatD wrote:
InsulinMachine wrote:

Still can't believe Nelsen threw the towel though for a clown job at Toronto...

Should've stayed on until now, and then finished at the Nix :)

Are you really that dense?


Love it.
Quote of the night.
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over 12 years ago


players on their way as I write wow it's all happening so fast now . cant believe I have waited months for this

I LOVE LAMP

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over 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:

Chris Wood to miss Leicester's game v Forest because "Leicester can't afford a private jet" for him to fly to L.A.:

http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicester-City-striker-Chris-Wood-set-miss-Forest/story-20051822-detail/story.html

"City were hoping that the NZF would allow Wood to travel after the clash with Forest at the King Power Stadium, but the All Whites will not compromise.

City boss Nigel Pearson said it was disappointing for Wood and City, but stressed he understood New Zealand's tough stance.

"Unless New Zealand's Federation alters its stance, I think it is probable that we won't have him available," said Pearson.

"It was possible only if the chartered flight was available and we are not in a position to do that.

"The scheduled flights don't allow us to get him there in the time-frame.

"It is unfortunate because he has just forced his way back into the side and scored a goal. The player is really disappointed."

Leicester subsequently lose 0-2 at home to Nottinghm Forest.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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over 12 years ago

The way Siggy was run ragged by Perth last night does not give me hope agains the Mexicans.



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over 12 years ago
nufc_nz wrote:

The way Siggy was run ragged by Perth last night does not give me hope agains the Mexicans.

High-scoring draw would be jolly good. Keystone cops stuff. Bring it on.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History
austin10 wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:


On a positive note NZF have sold the TV rights to the home leg playoff for a couple of million dollars so at least we'll come out of the whole debacle with a few extra millions in the bank.


Which is about a couple of million more than selling the TV rights to AW games against new Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tahiti in Oceania. We really need to get into the Asian WC playoffs. Home matches vs Japan, Korea, Oz etc = TV money.

 If Smith picks up a yellow he is out of second game. Ricki's failure to provide CB cover is almost criminal.

Latest report is NZF will trouser $5 million for the home playoff and selling international TV rights, so that's it then. Frank and co will be happy with the lolly and Ricki can play Christie, Lochhead and Butler and it doesn't matter. Forgetting that our international reputation could be shredded by lop-sided scores, the fact we ended up playing Mexico has turned into a cash cow anyway, regardless of the result.

The pity is Mexico is in disarray and are there for the taking. If only we had incisive experienced leadership. Oh well, it brings back memories of those days when the AWs expected to be thumped and it was just a matter of keeping the score down.

Also nice to know a bumbling Oceania served us a curveball by handing the yellow-card clearance to Samoa, rather than holding it for the All Whites. Now a number of AW's go to the Azteca knowing a yellow card means they're not running out at Westpac. If you're cynical you'd think Oceania doesn't like NZ dominating its profile but then that would hint of racism, wouldn't it?

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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

It might hint at political interests rather than racism.  I think your post suggests how racist you are.


"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 12 years ago

Yep, it was a political favour for the Samoan FA. Nothing racist about it.


Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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over 12 years ago

Oceania is just an incompetent confederation - on and off the field. That's all that came down to (no racist).

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over 12 years ago

I had the 'privilege' of being involved with OFC 10 years ago. You have no idea of the politics involved and how every dog protects their own kennel.

I can tell you with certainty, there is a reason OFC get no leg up from other confeds and that's because of the politics involved in running ours. When it comes to voting lines, there is a very definite trend. There is a reason Australia got out and left NZ to it and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out why. That's nothing to do with opinion, that's fact.

In this case I can tell you it's a political decision on wiping the cards having spoken with the men who made that decision.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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over 12 years ago

I keep having this reoccurring dream that Mexico win 4-0. God, I hope I am wrong. 

Ricki could always continue his usual defensive mode and play this new formation: 1-9-1. We defend 99% of the time, try and score on a break then defend to the hilt. 

105,000 Mexicans wont love us. 

Then one has to consider if any of the Cartels have got any money riding on the result. This could get ugly or I could be just talking bollox. 

Perhaps I'm just talking bollox as per normal.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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over 12 years ago
Lonegunmen wrote:

I keep having this reoccurring dream that Mexico win 4-0. God, I hope I am wrong. 

Ricki could always continue his usual defensive mode and play this new formation: 1-9-1. We defend 99% of the time, try and score on a break then defend to the hilt. 

105,000 Mexicans wont love us. 

Then one has to consider if any of the Cartels have got any money riding on the result. This could get ugly or I could be just talking bollox. 

Perhaps I'm just talking bollox as per normal.

If cartels had money on this game it would be on us. Nobodies going to put $1m on Mexico winning only for it to pay a relative pittance. And nobody will take that either. NZ on the other hand, well ... 
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over 12 years ago
Lonegunmen wrote:

I keep having this reoccurring dream that Mexico win 4-0. God, I hope I am wrong. 

Ricki could always continue his usual defensive mode and play this new formation: 1-9-1. We defend 99% of the time, try and score on a break then defend to the hilt. 

105,000 Mexicans wont love us. 

Then one has to consider if any of the Cartels have got any money riding on the result. This could get ugly or I could be just talking bollox. 

Perhaps I'm just talking bollox as per normal.


Wouldnt the cartels though bet on the underdog to make more money, betting on mexico will give you F all.
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over 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:
Mainland FC wrote:

A number of people talk up the lack of foreign-based players in the Mexico team selected. I only have two points to offer to this:

1) Mexican foreign based players are crap this time around and nearly cost them the WC entry so far; their local league team is well-drilled, cohesive and coached by the current national team coach;

Except their "local league team" Club America which provide ten players to El Tri have also been crap recently - they lost at the Azteca to Costa Rican club Alajuelense (yes, "who?") last month which eliminated them at the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League.


There has been some discussion in Mexico and the US that Club America lost on purpose, because they are eligible to participate in the  Copa Libertadores (South American Champions League) and the Copa rules state that no team can participate in both the Libertadores and CCL in the same season.  It does appear now though that the rules were misinterpreted by the masses at least and that Club America will not be able to participate in the Libertadores next season anyways.  Just some food for thought.
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