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Posted August 29, 2025 04:01 · last edited August 29, 2025 04:04

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ballane
Since2007
Yep, never expected Phoenix's bid to be better than Auckland FC's. The reality is, the Phoenix's bid wasn't strong enough to beat Christchurch United. Which should be the talking point and is much more of a concern.
Not a concern at all for me would rather they concentrate and get the team we have to the level we all want it to be at.
The only concern i have is its probably going to be harder to attract those fringe players with Auckland bling having two teams
Fair, a bit sad there's no way into the FIFA CWC, however the club's pretty thinly spread and not exactly profitable so not being in the OFC Pro League isn't all that bad. 

My concern is that the Phoenix wanted it, took part in an off-field competitive process, and lost to an 'amateur' club with around a half-dozen paid staff members. I've started to lose faith in some of the club higher-ups. 
 
This is my personal opinion here, but I think as a club we only really threw our hat in the ring for this when we realized Auckland was going to be putting their foot forward to enter.

Everytime the Phoenix, or those involved with the club had said something about the pro league relating to our potential inclusion in it, it just seemed to be so non commital and blasé. 

Not surprised in the least that we have fallen short. It all seems to have been an after thought, rather than something we ever really wanted to be honest.

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Since2007
ballane
Since2007
Yep, never expected Phoenix's bid to be better than Auckland FC's. The reality is, the Phoenix's bid wasn't strong enough to beat Christchurch United. Which should be the talking point and is much more of a concern.
Not a concern at all for me would rather they concentrate and get the team we have to the level we all want it to be at.
The only concern i have is its probably going to be harder to attract those fringe players with Auckland bling having two teams
Fair, a bit sad there's no way into the FIFA CWC, however the club's pretty thinly spread and not exactly profitable so not being in the OFC Pro League isn't all that bad. 

My concern is that the Phoenix wanted it, took part in an off-field competitive process, and lost to an 'amateur' club with around a half-dozen paid staff members. I've started to lose faith in some of the club higher-ups. 
 
This is my personal opinion here, but I think as a club we only really threw our hat in the ring for this when we realized Auckland was going to be putting their foot forward to enter.

Everytime the Phoenix, or those involved with the club had said something about the pro league relating to our potential inclusion in it, it just seemed to be so non commital and blasé. 

Not surprised in the least that we have fallen short. It all seems to have been an after thought, rather than something we really wanted to be honest.