Taking a leak has been changed forever

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Fred Woodcock's piece in this morning's DomPost is the best thing I've seen, heard or read in this country so far about the Phoenix.

Granted, it's his job to write about the Phoenix and in his interests to be positive. But he is doing his job well - critical when he has to be, but seeing plenty more to be enthusiastic about.

And this sums up the Phoenix thus far. There are faults but, overall, it has been a successful beginning that promises much for the future.

Contrast this to the pap coming out of Auckland. Tony Veitch said on Thursday night that the Phoenix had failed to live up 'to all the hype'.

This begs questions.

If he was refering to the on-field performance, then the only 'hype' has come from the likes of him. Ricki has said right from the start that this season is solely about consolidation, not top four.

If he was refering to off-field, then any 'hype' has certainly been lived up to.

I do not consider it an overstatement to say that sport in this country has never seen anything quite like the Yellow Fever. We are big, vocal, proud, loyal, colourful and different.

We are also reshaping the landscape for male behaviour in NZ. If you'd told me back in June that by December I'd be standing in a male urinal and singing football songs so loud that the roof was almost coming off, I'd I've said you need urgent psychiatric attention followed by deportation.

Merry Xmas to everybody.

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Good article overall. I was unsure how it would all go down in Wellington. I am happy with how we are going. Next season i will be expecting more. Too me the Phoenix are one of the sporting success stories this year. Because of where they have come from in a short time.
As for the crap that Veitch spouts it is just that crap. As far as he is concerned the only thing about the Phoenix he is interested in is "did they win?".He gives me the impression he doesn't like football and never will. Does he understand football? He is a classic band wagon jumper and it is a shame for football he holds the two positions he does.

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great article by Fred W.

(it is also a topic in the news section)

agree completely Upside D B, with your analysis of the changed sporting landscape (particularly in wellington)

to both you and Sanday i have already vented my spleen about vietch on the Telfer thread, but agree with what you are saying - but to avoid ending on that sour note ...

well done the DOMP for today's coverage and the early season coverage of the Phoenix

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Its a quality summary of the season to date.

love the positive vibe coming out of the FFA - and particularly their reference to YF

Marius Lacatus2007-12-22 12:44:01

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Tony Veitch?

Who's that? Are you talking about the guy that looks like a Clutch Cargo impersonator? You know the one, where the top lip never moves when he's talking.

The guy has been Anti Phoenix ever since the clubs formation was announced.

I always assumed he'd been turned down by some street side transvestite in Courtney Place looking for a trick, and he's been anti Wellington ever since.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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Fred degine? on the world of football is another struggling to eat his words. Preseason he said regulary that there was no place other than Aucklund that could support a professional football team. He still puts down the Phoenix and is now saying year 2 will will show NZ the real Phoenix and they will struggle.

No body does not accept the first year has had its on field problems but give the team and the supporters the full credit they deserve and accept Aucklund neve accepted football with the passion shown in WGTN and YF

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about 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Fred De Jong you mean

Founder

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[QUOTE=Blew]Fred degine? on the world of football is another struggling to eat his words. Preseason he said regulary that there was no place other than Aucklund that could support a professional football team. He still puts down the Phoenix and is now saying year 2 will will show NZ the real Phoenix and they will struggle.

I guess - as usual - Fred will be proven correct.

Went to every game this year but I guess I just won't be bothered next season. Nor will any of you.

YEAH RIGHT

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itll be interesting ....fads are like that....

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about 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

see you in the O-league, Uncloz - that is if you make it

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about 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Fred's just jealous that he didn't get the call up to make his comeback, don't recall him being that positive about those other teams either though!

Queenslander 3x a year.

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Lonegunmen wrote:

Tony Veitch?

Who's that? Are you talking about the guy that looks like a Clutch Cargo impersonator? You know the one, where the top lip never moves when he's talking.

The guy has been Anti Phoenix ever since the clubs formation was announced.

I always assumed he'd been turned down by some street side transvestite in Courtney Place looking for a trick, and he's been anti Wellington ever since.

I think you'll find the REAL Clutch Cargo is currently on Home Detention.

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Feverish wrote:

Fred De Jong you mean

Fred is no Wooddin - but he is wooden.

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