Posted December 08, 2025 06:16
· last edited December 08, 2025 06:21
Thanks for the break down.
Out of curiosity why were the Nix expected to struggle?
Surely based upon their investment and performance against Wrexham, better things were expected?LT01
My ratings/assessments for the teams
OUTPERFORMED: - Auckland City; considering the very long season they've had and struggles in other competitions, have done well to reach the GF - Miramar Rangers; tipped by a few as dark horses and nearly fulfilled that tag - Auckland FC II; first year in the comp and delivered a much better campaign than expected given inexperience and Northern League finish
MET EXPECTATION: - Wellington Olympic; came in as favourites and while they had a few wobbles, delivered and now have a home final to finish the job - Christchurch United; despite all the Pro League noise, midtable was probably expected - Western Suburbs; had some real highs and lows but ultimately low finish always seemed likely - Phoenix reserves; struggles expected but still managed to win a few and perform credibly
A BIT DISAPPOINTING: - Western Springs; as Northern League champs and with the position they got into, should be fuming how it fell apart - Birkenhead United; should have been in grand final contention but apart from the first few weeks, they weren't
LET DOWNS: - Auckland United; expected at least mid-table after Northern League and Chatham Cup performances but they were consistently poor - Coastal Spirit; just not good enough for a regional champ to finish last with the least goals and most against
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Unknown editoredited December 08, 2025 06:21
Thanks for the break down.
Out of curiosity why were the Nix expected to struggle?
Wouldn’t they be expected to be better then AFC?LT01
My ratings/assessments for the teams
OUTPERFORMED: - Auckland City; considering the very long season they've had and struggles in other competitions, have done well to reach the GF - Miramar Rangers; tipped by a few as dark horses and nearly fulfilled that tag - Auckland FC II; first year in the comp and delivered a much better campaign than expected given inexperience and Northern League finish
MET EXPECTATION: - Wellington Olympic; came in as favourites and while they had a few wobbles, delivered and now have a home final to finish the job - Christchurch United; despite all the Pro League noise, midtable was probably expected - Western Suburbs; had some real highs and lows but ultimately low finish always seemed likely - Phoenix reserves; struggles expected but still managed to win a few and perform credibly
A BIT DISAPPOINTING: - Western Springs; as Northern League champs and with the position they got into, should be fuming how it fell apart - Birkenhead United; should have been in grand final contention but apart from the first few weeks, they weren't
LET DOWNS: - Auckland United; expected at least mid-table after Northern League and Chatham Cup performances but they were consistently poor - Coastal Spirit; just not good enough for a regional champ to finish last with the least goals and most against
Unknown editoredited December 08, 2025 06:19
Thanks for the break down.
Out of curiosity why were the Nix expected to struggle?
Wouldn’t they be expected to be much better then AFC?LT01
My ratings/assessments for the teams
OUTPERFORMED: - Auckland City; considering the very long season they've had and struggles in other competitions, have done well to reach the GF - Miramar Rangers; tipped by a few as dark horses and nearly fulfilled that tag - Auckland FC II; first year in the comp and delivered a much better campaign than expected given inexperience and Northern League finish
MET EXPECTATION: - Wellington Olympic; came in as favourites and while they had a few wobbles, delivered and now have a home final to finish the job - Christchurch United; despite all the Pro League noise, midtable was probably expected - Western Suburbs; had some real highs and lows but ultimately low finish always seemed likely - Phoenix reserves; struggles expected but still managed to win a few and perform credibly
A BIT DISAPPOINTING: - Western Springs; as Northern League champs and with the position they got into, should be fuming how it fell apart - Birkenhead United; should have been in grand final contention but apart from the first few weeks, they weren't
LET DOWNS: - Auckland United; expected at least mid-table after Northern League and Chatham Cup performances but they were consistently poor - Coastal Spirit; just not good enough for a regional champ to finish last with the least goals and most against
Unknown editoredited December 08, 2025 06:18
Thanks for the break down.
Out of curiosity why were the Nix expected to struggle?LT01
My ratings/assessments for the teams
OUTPERFORMED: - Auckland City; considering the very long season they've had and struggles in other competitions, have done well to reach the GF - Miramar Rangers; tipped by a few as dark horses and nearly fulfilled that tag - Auckland FC II; first year in the comp and delivered a much better campaign than expected given inexperience and Northern League finish
MET EXPECTATION: - Wellington Olympic; came in as favourites and while they had a few wobbles, delivered and now have a home final to finish the job - Christchurch United; despite all the Pro League noise, midtable was probably expected - Western Suburbs; had some real highs and lows but ultimately low finish always seemed likely - Phoenix reserves; struggles expected but still managed to win a few and perform credibly
A BIT DISAPPOINTING: - Western Springs; as Northern League champs and with the position they got into, should be fuming how it fell apart - Birkenhead United; should have been in grand final contention but apart from the first few weeks, they weren't
LET DOWNS: - Auckland United; expected at least mid-table after Northern League and Chatham Cup performances but they were consistently poor - Coastal Spirit; just not good enough for a regional champ to finish last with the least goals and most against
Unknown editoredited December 08, 2025 06:16
Thanks for the break down.
Out of curiosity why were the Nix expected to struggle?LT01
My ratings/assessments for the teams
OUTPERFORMED: - Auckland City; considering the very long season they've had and struggles in other competitions, have done well to reach the GF - Miramar Rangers; tipped by a few as dark horses and nearly fulfilled that tag - Auckland FC II; first year in the comp and delivered a much better campaign than expected given inexperience and Northern League finish
MET EXPECTATION: - Wellington Olympic; came in as favourites and while they had a few wobbles, delivered and now have a home final to finish the job - Christchurch United; despite all the Pro League noise, midtable was probably expected - Western Suburbs; had some real highs and lows but ultimately low finish always seemed likely - Phoenix reserves; struggles expected but still managed to win a few and perform credibly
A BIT DISAPPOINTING: - Western Springs; as Northern League champs and with the position they got into, should be fuming how it fell apart - Birkenhead United; should have been in grand final contention but apart from the first few weeks, they weren't
LET DOWNS: - Auckland United; expected at least mid-table after Northern League and Chatham Cup performances but they were consistently poor - Coastal Spirit; just not good enough for a regional champ to finish last with the least goals and most against