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Auckland City FC - Thanks a Trillion

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over 11 years ago

AJ13 wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

yellowsite wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

AJ13 wrote:

Did i read correctly that ACFC are playing Japan in Newcastle next year prior to the Asian Cup?

Believe so.

And Uzbekistan?

A win for status, eh?

Good PR

Theyre already the 5th best club in the world, imagine if they beat Uzbekistan who beat a nation undefeated at a world cup.... oh lawd

I've already worked out how they are EPL champions, European Champions, Champions of Scotland,  Champions of Australia and champions of Asia. Should be able to add 'International Champions of the World' soon. Bonus.

Auckland City FC

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over 11 years ago

alireggae wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

2ndBest wrote:

Well that video certainly paints a different picture and made a few on here look a little bit silly. Bugger all in that opening tackle. Barely an outcry from any ACFC players.

As a fan you call it the way you see it, y'know. ACFC have already lost one striker out for the season with broken bones to a bad tackle. Outcry - well the Godfather certainly had words to say to the ref immediately following.

Cause Ivan has never been short of a word about anything in his footballing career.

Cheer up. Ivan's a good lad.

Never said he was not. I respect him immensely, just said he was not short of a word.

Grumpy old bastard alert

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over 11 years ago

alireggae wrote:

AJ13 wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

yellowsite wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

AJ13 wrote:

Did i read correctly that ACFC are playing Japan in Newcastle next year prior to the Asian Cup?

Believe so.

And Uzbekistan?

A win for status, eh?

Good PR

Theyre already the 5th best club in the world, imagine if they beat Uzbekistan who beat a nation undefeated at a world cup.... oh lawd

I've already worked out how they are EPL champions, European Champions, Champions of Scotland,  Champions of Australia and champions of Asia. Should be able to add 'International Champions of the World' soon. Bonus.

Ti Tiriti looks to be  up for grabs too.....

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

AJ13 wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

yellowsite wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

AJ13 wrote:

Did i read correctly that ACFC are playing Japan in Newcastle next year prior to the Asian Cup?

Believe so.

And Uzbekistan?

A win for status, eh?

Good PR

Theyre already the 5th best club in the world, imagine if they beat Uzbekistan who beat a nation undefeated at a world cup.... oh lawd

Its shits me that ACFC can arrange better internationals then NZF can for the All Whites!!!

(Kuwait, Japan, Uzbek)

Supporter world's best and worst football teams: Waikato/WaiBop, Kingz, Knights, Phoenix, The Argyle, The Whites & the All Whites

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over 11 years ago

Do bear in mind that ACFC , whatever their faults , are actually competent ....

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

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UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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over 11 years ago

footballnut wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

footballnut wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

I must have watched a different game from you guys. Maybe you lads felt the cold more than I did cause it seemed to have wired your brains funny.

Both teams were poor and it was 3 pass turnover football. If both teams play like that in their respective upcoming competitions, they'll get absolutely smashed off the park so hope you are not expecting much in Morrocco. I watched the number 25 (and I am not making this up) fall over on the side opposite the stand and appeal for a foul when there was no one with in 3 yards of him. It was taking the piss to the extreme. Wanderers played harder than you and it looked like you were expecting the ref to bail you out of dumb positions you got yourselves into and you fell over very very soft. You were bloody lucky not to have Berlanga sent off and I thought that was in the box too so should have been a pen and then Milne handled the ball in the box on the 3rd goal. The only bad tackle was dealt with and that was young Brock (again far side of the pitch for me) so as for this getting away with murder...... I don't think you guys have any complaints about the ref but I think Wanderers can feel a bit aggrieved by him. The people next to me did not see anything in the Browne challenge so guess that's one for the tape.

Soft? Are you Kevin Fallon in Disguise?

Yes we all know some players milk fouls and its a blight on the game but some of those challenges from Brock especially in the first minutes of the game were a disgrace.  He was very lucky to stay on the pitch as the tackle on Iwata was probably his 4th yellow offence.  

What happens to that young lad when he's in the spotlight on the worlds stage and he's done by another pacy winger and chops him from behind and gets sent off in the first minutes of the game and we get pumped.  Still get man of the match I think not he will be a scapegoat for the coach not being able to get results.  We need to teach these boys some football intelligence not come on lads get in to them be HARD.

Rant over hope they can perform at the U20 WC and hope David Browne recovers quickly.

His 4th yellow offence? Wow. I think I counted 4 in the game in total. How many do you think there should have been for the entire game both sides combined?

Seriously, some of your guys played soft. "Oh there is a man behind me and I'm facing the touch line. If I just collapse at the knees here, I'll get a free kick' Yes. Soft.

Does anyone actually know what the story with Browne's injury is or it is still in 'ACFC rabid fan speculation' mode?

Overall there was probably 6-8 cards if officiated at international standard. any number of the 4 challenges from Brock in particular the challenge on Browne (though on goal) the challenge on Iwata (actually got a yellow) and leading with the elbow on Berlanga, the challenge IN the area from Berlanga (yes i can be un biased) Ivan picked one up, from the far end i couldn't see Milne handle the ball in the goal scoring move but if intentional then yellow, and if Tavano fell over with no one around he should def be booked for diving. there were plenty of 50/50s that weren't blown and at no point did i say the Reff was biased. He was equally terrible.

Yep 8 would had probably been too many but there was def 8 chances to give yellows so 6 sounds about right.

Kerr is an "international" Referee but i was more meaning interpretations of the laws as in tackles like those in a full or U20 international would have been cards

UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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over 11 years ago

Jeff Vader wrote:

There is nothing in the Browne challenge. It looks like a knee through the back of Browne and more unfortunate than anything else.

You were definitely unlucky not to be given a penalty on Iwata. That's screamingly obvious. Also thought there is enough there to suggest the foul from Berlanga was outside and only yellow. Certainly not as a dirty match as described but missing that penalty.....

Tackle was Late from behind and with a raised boot so Sunday league at best reckless at worst but def a yellow.  Studs up int Iwata's leg and then the elbow from behind into Berlanga.  We are all looking at it from our own angle thats just my view.

UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

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UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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over 11 years ago

Jeff Vader wrote:

alireggae wrote:

Jeff Vader wrote:

Jerzy Merino wrote:

2ndBest wrote:

Well that video certainly paints a different picture and made a few on here look a little bit silly. Bugger all in that opening tackle. Barely an outcry from any ACFC players.

As a fan you call it the way you see it, y'know. ACFC have already lost one striker out for the season with broken bones to a bad tackle. Outcry - well the Godfather certainly had words to say to the ref immediately following.

Cause Ivan has never been short of a word about anything in his footballing career.

Cheer up. Ivan's a good lad.

Never said he was not. I respect him immensely, just said he was not short of a word.

More words - see latest on www.aucklandcityfc.com : "Auckland City's resident Don speaks to FIFA"

"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 11 years ago

What is the diagnosis on D Browne's injury?

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over 11 years ago
Assume he died given some of the accounts on here of the tackle.
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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

President's Cup results -

ACFC 4 Singapore U-23 0

Amicale 3 Fiji U-20's 0

see latest on www.oceaniafootball.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..."

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

You and Vader will be pleased to know he's missing the OFC Presidents Cup and will be out of the game for at least 4 weeks with ligament damage due to that 'tackle'......... happy now 2ndBest?

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over 11 years ago

2ndBest wrote:
Assume he died given some of the accounts on here of the tackle.

Dont worry , Im sure more promising kids will get knackered for your amusement ....

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over 11 years ago

Spud wrote:

You and Vader will be pleased to know he's missing the OFC Presidents Cup and will be out of the game for at least 4 weeks with ligament damage due to that 'tackle'......... happy now 2ndBest?

Why would I be happy?

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over 11 years ago

...Cos your too ....................... ............. to know any better..?

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over 11 years ago

you're*

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over 11 years ago

2014 FIFA Club World Cup - All Games on Sky TV:

(No games unfortunately on Sommet Sports who had the rights last year)

Broadcast Schedule:

(1) Moghreb Athletic Tetouan (Morocco - hosts) vs Auckland City FC

Thurs. 11 Dec. 8.20 am Sky Sport 1 (Replay 5.30 pm)

(2) Entente Sportive Setifienne (aka ESS or ES Sétif - African club champs, Algeria) vs Winner Match 1

Sunday 14 Dec. 4.50 am Sky Sport 3 (Replay noon SS 1)

(3) Western Sydney Wanderers v Cruz Azul (Mexico - CONCACAF club champs)

Sunday 14 Dec. 8.20 am Sky Sport 3 (replay 15th 2 pm SS 1)

(4) Real Madrid vs. Winner Match 3

Wednes. 17 8.20 am Sky Sport 2 (Replay 8.30 pm SS 3)

(5) Fifth Place Play-off: Loser Match 2 vs Loser Match 3

Thurs. 18 Dec. 5.20 am Sky Sport 2 (Replay 5 pm SS 1)

(6) San Lorenzo (Argentina - South American club champs) vs. Winner Match 2

Thurs. 18 Dec. 8.20 am Sky Sport 2 (Replay 10.30 pm SS 1)

(7) Third Place Play-off: Loser Match 4 vs. Loser Match 6

Sunday 21 Dec. 5.20 am Sky Sport 1

(8) FINAL: Winner Match 4 vs. Winner Match 6

Sunday 21 Dec. 8.20 am (Replay Monday 22nd 10 am SS 3)

Auckland City squad announced and preview:

http://www.aucklandcityfc.com/news/article.asp?ID=...

Strengthened by addition of injured Portuguese striker Joao Moreira and new Nigerian striker Sanni Issa.

AUCKLAND CITY FC SQUAD

1. Tamati WILLIAMS (GK), 2. Simon ARMS, 3. Takuya IWATA, 4. Mario BILEN, 5. Angel BERLANGA, 6. John IRVING, 7. James PRITCHETT, 8. Tim PAYNE, 9. Darren WHITE, 10. Ryan DE VRIES, 11. Cam LINDSAY, 13. Joao MOREIRA, 14. Sanni ISSA, 15. Ivan VICELICH (c), 16. Daewook KIM, 17. Marko DORDEVIC, 18. Louie CAUNTER (GK), 19. David BROWNE, 20. Emiliano TADE, 22. Andrew MILNE, 23. Sam BURFOOT, 24. Jacob SPOONLEY (GK), 25. Fabrizio TAVANO.

COACH: Ramon TRIBULIETX.

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT WEBSITE:

http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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about 11 years ago

Don't forget to vote for Auckland City as "Favourite Sporting Moment" in the Halberg Awards.

The public votes for this award: vote here now:

http://www.sportingmoments.co.nz/

No. 10 on the list.

Pass this on to all football following friends and family.

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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about 11 years ago

Whats happened with these rumours of players being offered contracts? Has anyone left?

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about 11 years ago

They're just playing like they've already transferred!

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 11 years ago

3-0 win over HBU in Napier today scorers Tade, Vicelich and Burfoot. not a bad week for Auckland City to go with their 1-0 result over Wanderers on Wednesday night. 

#SaveTheNix

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about 11 years ago

  Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn

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about 11 years ago

recruitment's on route:

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about 11 years ago

Emi heading home to Argentina after signing pro contract. 

Huge huge loss to City.

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about 11 years ago

Gordy Bennett wrote:

Emi heading home to Argentina after signing pro contract. 

Huge huge loss to City.

Yep, he will be playing at Mitre de Santiago del Estero, a very small third tier team.

Not a smart move in my opinion, the team is professional but the contract wage must be pretty low. Plus the living conditions in Santiago are one of the lowest in Argentina.

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about 11 years ago

Gordy Bennett wrote:

Emi heading home to Argentina after signing pro contract. 

Huge huge loss to City.

All the best to Emi he will be very hard to replace. 

#SaveTheNix

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about 11 years ago

Yes Emi will be missed but don't worry Ramon will have another import sitting in transit somewhere it makes me chuckle to think he applied for AWs job he would have had to pick Kiwis, anyway back to Emi a lot of defenders will be pleased to see the back of him good pace and good technique , let's see who they bring in? Just checking airport arrivals now.

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about 11 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Irving trilling at Pompey, others rumoured.

The others, are they trilling along with him in a quartet, or do they need a few more pints to lose their inhibitions first?


Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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bwtcf wrote:

Hard News wrote:

Irving trilling at Pompey, others rumoured.

The others, are they trilling along with him in a quartet, or do they need a few more pints to lose their inhibitions first?

Fabrizio Tavano learning mariachi trumpet in preparation for big move south o the border.

"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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chopah wrote:

recruitment's on route:

Ivan Carril Reguiero: 29 yr old attacking mid, year at Barca youth then 10 games in la Liga for Deportivo la Coruna, 9 off the bench. Then to Austrian Bundesliga. Can't be bad.

"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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about 11 years ago

Surprise, Surprise another import who will be coaching in the community so he can get a wage. Soon you'll have to take your passport to the game to get in.

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about 11 years ago

heyref wrote:

Surprise, Surprise another import who will be coaching in the community so he can get a wage. Soon you'll have to take your passport to the game to get in.

Reactionary xenophobe. Go paddle your canoe elsewhere.

"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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about 11 years ago

Now Now  Jerzy Merino it wasn't a criticism but merely an observation and fact but if the regulations allow this good on them but not good for the development of NZ players.

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about 11 years ago

Can anybody tell me what's  happened to James Pritchett? is he still in the squad? Or was he ever in the ASB squad this season? Seems a waste of a versatile player !

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about 11 years ago

heyref wrote:

Can anybody tell me what's  happened to James Pritchett? is he still in the squad? Or was he ever in the ASB squad this season? Seems a waste of a versatile player !

He's in the squad but I think he's been struggling with injuries. He did take one of the penalties in the shootout in the CWC 3rd place playoff. 

#SaveTheNix

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Tade gone. Signed 2 year professional contract with his hometown club, Atletico de Mitre.

see latest on www.aucklandcityfc.com - 'Tearful Tade Bids Farewell'

"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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