i think your just taking it too seriously - it's a poor piece of banter from the two ACFC fans and the ACFC twitter page retweeted it as a bit of a laugh - after all twitter is a bit of a informal way of communicating.
FYI - in my opinion people dismiss generally insulting behavior as banter when it's in their favour and get upset when it's not - can't have it both ways..
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i think your just taking it too seriously - it's a poor piece of banter from the two ACFC fans and the ACFC twitter page retweeted it as a bit of a laugh - after all twitter is a bit of a informal way of communicating.
FYI - in my opinion people dismiss generally insulting behavior as banter when it's in their favour and get upset when it's not - can't have it both ways..
Correct - banter.
"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..."
I just watched the highlights on YouTube - WOW. Where did they find that referee from? Jesus.... ACFC could have been 6-0 and tie would have been done and dusted. If you lose up there, you guys have every right to claim you were hard done by. I count 2 pens missed and they should have been with 10 men in the 1st half.
We tend to get a bit of a rough ride from the Pacific Island referees in the O League. I guess there's some resentment of NZ being top dog and all that (read anti-colonialism etc). We all know it's apparent, we're just not allowed to openly talk about it. It's just something we have to put up with. As you saw JV, we should have had two penalties. Fortunately Tade's breakaway last minute goal probably handed the tie to ACFC and allowed a reasonably fair reflection of the proper scoreline. We just have to watch out in Tahiti as the reverse will now apply.
Brilliant interview with Arthur Egan, ACFC kit man and life member of NZF & AFF, looking back on his 10 years with the Club, plus earlier years with the All Whites (meeting Pele in the '82 Seville dressing rooms/dinner with Muldoon, etc. etc.)
see latest on www.aucklandcityfc.com
"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..."
So the Nix have finally signed McGlinchey, a quality pick up I must say. With this Spanish chap Gorrin in the mix as well it's possible the result might be closer if ACFC repeat it's pre-season friendly and let the Nix run out at Kiwitea Street again. Talk of course is ACFC going for a preseason with the Roar this time but hey, we should let your Spaniards have a crack at our Spaniards again. (Puts on tin hat and flees to wine cellar for protection).
Here is an objective question
How do you guys fancy yourself against a full strength Brisbane side (and I know they no longer have the nutter up front)
Grumpy old bastard alert
Here is an objective question
How do you guys fancy yourself against a full strength Brisbane side (and I know they no longer have the nutter up front)
1 - 0
"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..."
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Grumpy old bastard alert
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
"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..."
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Probably have too seen as no one else wants to play for him
Jilted?
"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..."
Here is an objective question
How do you guys fancy yourself against a full strength Brisbane side (and I know they no longer have the nutter up front)
Would be good to find out - O League champion versus the A League champ. Probably a draw.
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Probably have too seen as no one else wants to play for him
Just because Feneridis threw his toys out the cot and Dicko had a huff doesn't count. I'd take Andy Milne, Sammy Burfoot and David Browne any day.
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Probably have too seen as no one else wants to play for him
Just because Feneridis threw his toys out the cot and Dicko had a huff doesn't count. I'd take Andy Milne, Sammy Burfoot and David Browne any day.
Mulligan and Coombes? How far back are we going? I think Ramon had a good mix this season of young, old, Kiwi and overseas. Every year all the ASB teams change their line ups. ACFC are just lucky that Ramon can bring in good imports to back up the home grown players
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Probably have too seen as no one else wants to play for him
Just because Feneridis threw his toys out the cot and Dicko had a huff doesn't count. I'd take Andy Milne, Sammy Burfoot and David Browne any day.
Pity Blue you obviously didn't speak to Dicko our Feneridirs before posting this. Alex has been at kiwitea st far longer than you. .....so at least have a little respect. As for Brown and Burfoot. They're good and should do well in the future but Brown has been unnecessarily underplayed as it would show up less than ordinary imports. As was the case in the final or did your blinkered glasses miss that part?
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Grumpy old bastard alert
Don't think Brown was underplayed. He has only just come back from a shoulder operation and was out for the best part of the season!
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
"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..."
Why? Will there be changes limiting the amount of ESOL players you are allowed?
Au contraire - Ramon's coming bck from Espana with a full team of Barca B/C/D & E recruits.
Probably have too seen as no one else wants to play for him
Just because Feneridis threw his toys out the cot and Dicko had a huff doesn't count. I'd take Andy Milne, Sammy Burfoot and David Browne any day.
Pity Blue you obviously didn't speak to Dicko our Feneridirs before posting this. Alex has been at kiwitea st far longer than you. .....so at least have a little respect. As for Brown and Burfoot. They're good and should do well in the future but Brown has been unnecessarily underplayed as it would show up less than ordinary imports. As was the case in the final or did your blinkered glasses miss that part?
You're right Spud, didn't get a chance to talk to Alex or Dicko before they left. But I did speak to some in the know. Also, I've been a supporter of ACFC from day one - which makes it longer than Alex was a player. I have a lot of respect for players like Andy Milne who bide their time on the bench then give everything for the club and Jimmy Pritchett who have shown enormous loyalty through thick and thin.. Browne is still young and a developing player so I don't get your "underplayed" rap. He is also coming off a bad shoulder injury. I expect to see a lot of him next season.
If indeed Alex has left the club, and I'm sad if he has, then more fool him.
i see that febnerides and bale have been moved to the 'former players' page on the acfc website:
http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/squad/archive.asp
Right, you all knew this was coming:
16/12/09: ACFC 3-2 TP Mazembe
ergo ACFC = Champions of Africa
28/9/13: ACFC 1-0 Phoenix
29/1/14 WHU 0-0 Chelsea
3/2/14: Manchester City 0-1 Chelsea
23/7/14 Phoenix 2-1 WHU
ergo ACFC = EPL champions
2/7/11 CCM 1-0 Celtic
28/9/11 ACFC 3-1 CCM
7/11/12 Celtic 2-1 Barcelona
ergo ACFC = Champions of Scotland, Spain, Europe, The World and F*&KING EVERYWHERE!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My logic is irrefutable...
Auckland City FC
Surprised it took two days
I was recovering from a Phoenix on Twitter hangover yesterday. It took me a while to find the positive in it.
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i see that febnerides and bale have been moved to the 'former players' page on the acfc website:
http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/squad/archive.asp
Both playting for WU this season
i see that febnerides and bale have been moved to the 'former players' page on the acfc website:
http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/squad/archive.asp
Both playting for WU this season
That spices things up a bit. Shame is we had a clever song we used to sing for Alex concerning his Greek heritage. He'll miss that. Expect great things from Burfoot, Milne and Brown for ACFC next season. Good to see John Irvine turn out for Central United on Sunday, he'll be another linchpin for City. Also tip Mario Ilich to have a good season.
i see that febnerides and bale have been moved to the 'former players' page on the acfc website:
http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/squad/archive.asp
Both playting for WU this season
Shurely both " playthings " for Scum this season ...
i see that febnerides and bale have been moved to the 'former players' page on the acfc website:
http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/squad/archive.asp
Both playting for WU this season
That spices things up a bit. Shame is we had a clever song we used to sing for Alex concerning his Greek heritage. He'll miss that. Expect great things from Burfoot, Milne and Brown for ACFC next season. Good to see John Irvine turn out for Central United on Sunday, he'll be another linchpin for City. Also tip Mario Ilich to have a good season.
Need to get some songs going for Brownie and Burfoot
Burfoot you say?
Are you saying he wont be at ACFC this season?
Seems like the kind of player Nix B would be interested in. Whether that feeling is reciprocal is another story.
Yep , he'd be a bright boy to go for that ....CWC looming and all ....
All the Phoenix Reserves going to be pro are they?
They havent got a coach yet let alone any players they will be a shambles
All the Phoenix Reserves going to be pro are they?
They havent got a coach yet let alone any players they will be a shambles
What will the lotto numbers be next week?
No !!! ...NZF is attending to everything ....itll be a huge success...
Yep , he'd be a bright boy to go for that ....CWC looming and all ....
interesting comment that - this is not anti-acfc. I have an actual question.
How many players who had never been pro before have signed a pro contract after their performances at the CWC?
I'm just trying to figure out which path actually offers the best chance at a pro contract.