Auckland FC - Once the Knights, Always the Knights

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YoungHeartHM
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Posted in the U20's thread, but thought I'd cover it here too.

Recent call-up for the OFC U19 Championship in Samoa, and now with four caps at that level to his name, James Bulkeley is currently trialling for Auckland FC.
July 31, 2024 02:03
Friar Tuck
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Possible lineup for their first game tonight?
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Chuck in whoever is trialling and rotate heavily to get a good look at everyone.
July 31, 2024 10:09
martinb
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Omg. Jamaica has TWO bobsled teams!

Pride, passion, let’s go kiwi football!
July 31, 2024 11:43
Elemenop
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Possible lineup for their first game tonight?
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Chuck in whoever is trialling and rotate heavily to get a good look at everyone.

Not a bad line-up really. I suspect a good 3 or 4 of those above will be injured or unavailable. 

Expecting to see lots of young guys filling the gaps.
July 31, 2024 17:14
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July 31, 2024 18:25
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Four Trialists: N Boxall, Bulkeley, Naidoo & Rutherford.
July 31, 2024 18:41
Oi Oi Edgecumbe
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Losing 2 - 0



joking. No idea.
July 31, 2024 19:41 · Edited July 31, 2024 19:42
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July 31, 2024 19:50
YoungHeartHM
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Thought I chuck this in here before I forget.

Knowles is on a scholarship deal.
Apologies. 
July 31, 2024 19:56
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Champness came off early with an injury. Rutherford replaced him.
July 31, 2024 20:03 · Edited July 31, 2024 20:05
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July 31, 2024 20:06
Elemenop
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Who went? Any standouts from either team?
July 31, 2024 21:43
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What started as an alright evening ended up becoming pretty miserable with quite a lot of fans leaving early. It was a very good crowd considering, I’d estimate around 2000 as the clubhouse was packed, as was the sideline and the Port on the hill. Good atmosphere.

Don’t want to read too much into pre-season games like this but:
- AFC looked to play relatively simple and string passes together.
- I definitely think 1 or 2 visa spots will be used on attackers. Mata was quiet. 
- kit looked good.
- not many of the AFC players stood out. Elliot, Toomey and Howieson were neat and tidy.
- Auckland United looked sharp and I was very impressed with 10 (Fay?) and 17 (Phoenix).
- looking forward to seeing some more additions but I think even Sakai, Galloway and Gillion would make a big difference.
- looked like the membership tent had plenty of visitors.


July 31, 2024 22:37
reubee
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Stood next to the port wearing a Phoneix shirt underneath my jacket.  Not a lot of wit on show but they will have a number of songs about rain if they keep at it.  Ali came down and chatted to the Port at half-time.

On the field, I love watching Cam Howieson pass the ball around, long, short, high, low, left to right, right to left.    Callan Elliot was good, couldn't help but think he should have been in France.  

It was a good field (a FIFA pitch) and it handled the rain well.  Crowd was one or two deep around the perimeter, and then deeper around the clubhouse and the hill at the end where there was some elevation.


July 31, 2024 23:06
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Finished 2-2

Toomey equalised for AFC in the 80th minute 
July 31, 2024 23:32
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Video of the crowd from someone who was there

Looks like some scaffolding set up over other side of the pitch for a camera - so maybe we might see some professionally shot highlights or something
July 31, 2024 23:50
Marto
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The McDs one looks sharke

But what’s wrong with the anchor one?

Quite large but apart from that thought it suited it quite well

NZ Anchor logo looks pants now compared to the original which is still used in the UK and I think it would more align with the Port's Popeye theme:

August 01, 2024 09:55 · Edited August 01, 2024 09:57
InsulinMachine
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Video of the crowd from someone who was there

Looks like some scaffolding set up over other side of the pitch for a camera - so maybe we might see some professionally shot highlights or something

Looked like a good crowd. As much as I support the Nix and always will, NZ Football needs AFC to succeed. I think we'd all be better off for it as football fans in this part of the world. Can't wait for season to kick off and the first derby 🤤
August 01, 2024 10:51
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pickledmyself
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Seems a little disrespectful not to name the Auckand United goalscorers anywhere? Not even on the Friends of Football page. 
August 01, 2024 11:40
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August 01, 2024 12:48
martinb
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Seems a little disrespectful not to name the Auckand United goalscorers anywhere? Not even on the Friends of Football page. 

Perhaps because we’ve already seen confusion between logos and a few different clubs called Auckland they’re just avoiding that at this stage! 


August 01, 2024 13:30
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pickledmyself
Seems a little disrespectful not to name the Auckand United goalscorers anywhere? Not even on the Friends of Football page. 
Auckland United didn't tweet them out or mention them on their website/FaceBook, so only those that were there probably know who they were.
August 01, 2024 14:05 · Edited August 01, 2024 14:06
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Amazing turnout given the weather. I was training elsewhere and I almost drowned. The Tāmaki AFC people who went were very happy with the atmosphere.
August 01, 2024 18:00
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What started as an alright evening ended up becoming pretty miserable with quite a lot of fans leaving early. It was a very good crowd considering, I’d estimate around 2000 as the clubhouse was packed, as was the sideline and the Port on the hill. Good atmosphere.

Don’t want to read too much into pre-season games like this but:
- AFC looked to play relatively simple and string passes together.
- I definitely think 1 or 2 visa spots will be used on attackers. Mata was quiet. 
- kit looked good.
- not many of the AFC players stood out. Elliot, Toomey and Howieson were neat and tidy.
- Auckland United looked sharp and I was very impressed with 10 (Fay?) and 17 (Phoenix).
- looking forward to seeing some more additions but I think even Sakai, Galloway and Gillion would make a big difference.
- looked like the membership tent had plenty of visitors.



Fay is class - he should definitely be picked up by Auckland. Always plays well
August 01, 2024 19:32
Elemenop
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That's a massive crowd for a pre season game. If they can keep up that momentum and hype they'll get some big crowds this year.

I'm expecting some exciting attacking imports to help with the hype.
August 01, 2024 20:41
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Seems a little disrespectful not to name the Auckand United goalscorers anywhere? Not even on the Friends of Football page. 
Auckland United didn't tweet them out or mention them on their website/FaceBook, so only those that were there probably know who they were.

9’ Boyd Curry - great leap and powerful header from a corner
55’ Codey Phoenix - beautiful long ball to the far post, then was drilled on the volley across the face of goal and Codey powered it home. Woud no chance
August 01, 2024 21:49
coochiee
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August 01, 2024 23:15
austin111
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Nix vs Auck derby in Auckland 7th of December. Bring it on. Go Media stadium ? Is that Mt Smart? Would they ever move the game to Eden Park ? it could be a sell out
August 02, 2024 01:07
AucklandPhoenix
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So the Nix have the first ever derby. That is massive. Should be a full house there.

I recall Dome saying last year that one full house pays for their season.

So

If that is the case then coupled with the three largest ever transfer fees that they have received, I think this year they are mint!!
August 02, 2024 06:45 · Edited August 02, 2024 06:46
Bananas
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God I hope we do it for the derby.  But years of sporting events in Welly have me cynical.

I would say they would have to sink serious money into advertising it to sell it out, so likely wouldn't do the years funding, but it would help.
August 02, 2024 11:23
coochiee
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August 02, 2024 11:28
coochiee
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Bugger me did Callan Elliott, always sound like this? Or come back after only 6 months at Motherwell with a full on burr.

August 02, 2024 11:30
InsulinMachine
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So the Nix have the first ever derby. That is massive. Should be a full house there.

I recall Dome saying last year that one full house pays for their season.

So

If that is the case then coupled with the three largest ever transfer fees that they have received, I think this year they are mint!!

Hmmm I'm very sceptical of a full house for the derby. I'm thinking 20k max and that's optimistic sorry. Happy to be proven wrong though 
August 02, 2024 14:03
Noah4thenix
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AucklandPhoenix
So the Nix have the first ever derby. That is massive. Should be a full house there.

I recall Dome saying last year that one full house pays for their season.

So

If that is the case then coupled with the three largest ever transfer fees that they have received, I think this year they are mint!!

That might've been before the budget cuts though but still, definately will be the biggest payday the nix will be getting, espcially the 25/26 season when WE get the 2 home derbies
August 02, 2024 17:46
coochiee
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If Canberra (if) joins the league in 2025/26 season it will be a 14 team comp, with a proper H&A 26 game season. So only 2 derbies, one Home & one Away.

New flash Chistchurch stadium to open early 2026, and Nix could get a 20,000 plus crowd if take a ALM game (non derby) there, due the new Stadium novelty factor. Target an ALM team from an Aussie city that has direct flights into Christchurch, to help control costs.

August 02, 2024 17:54 · Edited August 02, 2024 18:01
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Nix vs Auck derby in Auckland 7th of December. Bring it on. Go Media stadium ? Is that Mt Smart? Would they ever move the game to Eden Park ? it could be a sell out
 El jaffico 7 dec. Not sure what the other leg in Welly should be named, well clasico?
August 02, 2024 18:07
martinb
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Not a fan of the Spanish versions personally. Like putting-gate suffix on every little scandal that isn’t Canada spying with drones. 

Desert Road Derby? 

The Rufers Trophy? 

The Andrew Durante Trophy?

The Roy Krishna transfer rumours trophy? 

The Intraislander?

The Interislander Memorial Trophy? 

The Cool Runnings Trophy?
August 02, 2024 20:38 · Edited August 02, 2024 20:40
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
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The Kiwi Klasico
August 02, 2024 20:49
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AucklandPhoenix
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The Dome Supremacy 
August 02, 2024 21:40
martinb
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The Dome Supremacy 

Imagine after 3 seasons if Wellington had a hundred percent record in the derbies. *chef kissing fingers gesture*
August 02, 2024 21:57
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