Team Wellington... no longer an association with Ole. Chur

I'm no Auckland City fan (TW fan living in Auckland) but have immense respect for what they do.

I have noticed that the Anti Phoenix chants have disappeared in the last 2 years at Kiwitea Street  , and I think a couple of the ringleaders have either grown up or been absent. I do know of people who will not go to Kiwitea because of those chants in the past.

From what I saw at the game the AC fans took their loss well  and acknowledged both teams.

Big ups to the TW fans that came up from Auckland. Saw Dale having hassles with security bringing his flag in . Bucket Man didn't seem to have the same problem with his regalia.

Seeing the highlights the crowd looked a lot smaller than I felt it to be - was 1100 from memory which is a bit disappointing.

NZF told us our flag was approved for entry only to find out it wasn't when we got to the ground.

#RIVALISM

Agreed it was the 'ideal final' if there is one, Wellington vs Auckland battling out for football supremacy in our NZ league. Considering the attendance for the U20 World Cup opener between NZ and Ukraine got 25,000, (with ticket prices being nearly double)I would agree 1100 is disappointing. (although up by 300 from the previous year IIRC) 

Hopefully Mr Handa has the funds to have more readily avaliable footage of the games in future to build more public interest and exposure.

I don't think 1,100 at the final was a disappointing crowd at all - I think that's just an indication of how much growth our league still requires. Would have been about half that number if the game was hosted in Wellington.

The old franchise v club thing rears its head here, doesn't it?

Lots of people love football in NZ, but they've got a club of their own for the Winter - which will be taking their attention, volunteer hours etc at this stage of the NZFC. City's semi-final against Hawkes Bay was poorly attended, because a lot of regulars had the opening NRFL game that Saturday.

Tasman has generated a decent support through some smart moves regarding the local backpackers and being sponsored by a pub, HBU have done something similar. Hamilton Wanderers got decent attendance from their club base, but for all Suburbs talked about being a massive club - their attendances were pretty average. 

Having club sides means you've got a core base, but that isn't going to extend out to other rival clubs in the same geographic area suddenly putting aside the winter rivalry for a summer get together. In that way franchises make sense, but thirteen years in a lot of clubs struggle to pull numbers in and while NZF aims to 'raise attendances', they've produced absolutely no suggestions how to actually do that. Clubs aren't going to spend too much $ on promotional stuff when there's other things, like the squad, to spend money on.

Something's got to change, someone's got to try and find a way to reach out.

I think it was very disappointing - considering the Chatham Cup final got about 5 times as many.

Big occasion, heavily promoted by clubs (buses, activity days) and hyped via the magic of a cup run - with two weeks notice to arrange travel involving two clubs within driving distance of North harbour.

vs 

The same final for NZFC and OFC the last few years, a weeks notice with one team having to travel up from Wellington.

I forgot to have a moan at the time - honestly what idiot came up with that decision...? That may sound harsh but it really is was a mental decision that I recall them making last year. Who do they think their audience is? Even if Sky is dictating the time, who do they think their audience is?

I think it is quite a contrast with the 4,500 at the Chatham Cup final

If this is anyones fault, this is the federations fault for scheduling in direct competition with the dates of the finals. But personally  I don't think it's anyones fault, an unfortunate byproduct of extending the league out by 4 rounds.

why does attendance matter? 

Exactly. There's no excuse for the crowd at the final to be less than a Tasman United home game. Downright embarrassing for ACFC, to go along with their performance. There needs to be far more fan engagement, from the clubs themselves as well as NZF. I doubt many casual fans knew there was even a final on, let alone the scheduling taking out people who would otherwise attend.

I wonder if more would have turned up if the final were at Kiwitea street (could it hold more?).

At the very least having the game at kiwitea street would have been a much better atmosphere, looked better on TV, and would have looked (maybe even actually been) more full. 

Maybe celebrate the win and move the league problems to National League -review-and-future

Oh did Team Wellington win? 

OFC CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS: 

MAGENTA V TEAM WELLINGTON 8 APRIL (NOUMEA), 

TEAM WELLINGTON V MAGENTA 16 APRIL (WGTN)

David Farrington Park - Easter Sunday.

Harrington's on The BBQ - ---- in The FRIDGE

If it was free entry and held in a small town...

Patrick. Get the next flight over please. 

We've been told local TV won't be streaming the game, so the only coverage available here is live tweeting from @OFCChampsLeague

Extra Time Penalty Deny TW the Win

2-2 FT

Get along to DFPark Sunday. 

what time is kick off on sunday?

Needs a transfer with current forcast and have #DFPark good for Sunday

Rumour was a streaming option (not us) rather than full TV coverage but I'm not sure if that has been confirmed yet.

OFC TV doing a 2 camera set up. 

Tickets are available to purchase from the gate on game-day.

Adults $10
Kids (under 15) FREE

Team Wellington's home ground is on the corner of Weka Street and Miramar North Road, Miramar, Wellington.

From the Miramar Cutting, take a left into Park Road at the Miramar shops and follow it past the California Garden Centre and Weta Cave. At Weta Cave, turn left into Weka Road. Keep going until the ground comes up on your left.

Take the Number 2 bus (any day) which ends on Darlington Road by the Larder Room, a short 5 minute walk to the park.

Parking immediately around the ground is limited, so it is advised that supporters leave themselves enough time to park the car, grab a coffee at one of the cafes close by and enjoy a stroll up to the ground.

• Larder Room - 133 Darlington Road (parking available on Darlington Road)

• California Garden Centre - 139 Park Road (parking available on Park Road)

• a 10-minute walk away is Cafe Polo - great coffee on Rotheram Terrace

KIDS GET IN FREE!

For families, Miramar Park an easy walk for the kids from Dave Farrington Park. Miramar North School backs onto the park and provides another area for the kids to kick a ball around or play on the playground.

Absolutely massive game!

Capacity - 2500 for the BBQ

2500...I'd say they will be turning people away prior to kick-off (unless Cyclone Cook hangs around)

Nice problem to have #getabiggerground 

150 standing behind seating.  30 on grassy knoll. 50 in front of kiosk. another 50 behind fence/north goal Approx 250 on east side line. 

Would be my guess. Plus invited guests on balcony and in club rooms  Conservative 1800 + teams/support crew, security. 

And 100 queuing at #BBQ for top notch Harrington's. 

Can someone rope of our spot for us please.

KTHXBI

Can someone rope off our spot for us please.

KTHXBI

DAVE FARRINGTON PARK

MATCH-DAY ADMISSION

Tickets are available to purchase from the gate on game-day.

Adults $10
Kids (under 15) FREE

DIRECTIONS

Team Wellington's home ground is on the corner of Weka Street and Miramar North Road, Miramar, Wellington.

From the Miramar Cutting, take a left into Park Road at the Miramar shops and follow it past the California Garden Centre and Weta Cave. At Weta Cave, turn left into Weka Road. Keep going until the ground comes up on your left.

BUS

Take the Number 2 bus (any day) which ends on Darlington Road by the Larder Room, a short 5 minute walk to the park.

PARKING

Parking immediately around the ground is limited, so it is advised that supporters leave themselves enough time to park the car, grab a coffee at one of the cafes close by and enjoy a stroll up to the ground.

• Larder Room - 133 Darlington Road (parking available on Darlington Road)

• California Garden Centre - 139 Park Road (parking available on Park Road)

• a 10-minute walk away is Cafe Polo - great coffee on Rotheram Terrace

FAMILIES

KIDS GET IN FREE!

For families, Miramar Park an easy walk for the kids from Dave Farrington Park. Miramar North School backs onto the park and provides another area for the kids to kick a ball around or play on the playground.