Jerzy: Thats not what I am saying. Its not about the money. Its about the pitiful crowd numbers. As News just highlighted, a bad crowd is Wellington is a great crowd for a former Auckland franchise. Granted the Auckland franchise did not perform but if they were to do so, would the crowds be any better? Even then, to consistently hit that crowd number, that Auckland franchise would have to consistently perform. Across 2 teams and 12 odd season, the Phoenix have done it for 3 of those years.... I'm quite content for there to be 1 team in NZ and if that means its in Wellington and not Auckland, so be it.
Ryan: Canberra or Tasmania. I think you need to make it a geographical spread. Granted they are not the best locations but going back into Adelaide and Brisbane and revisiting GC and NQ would not be smart I think. Again, I also do not think there is an incentive for the FFA to put another team in NZ and would FIFA and AFC approve it?
Absolutely agree. People seem to overlook this, it may be more important than a rich old guy wanting to bankroll a team.
There will be calls again after the game at eden park. (depending on the crowd of course)