Auckland FC - Once the Knights, Always the Knights
Yeah I've noticed one or two grammatical errors on their posts. Clearly the whole organisation is rotten from the ground up!
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
https://aucklandfc.co.nz/news/auckland-fc-kickstart-pre-season-with-draw-in-sydney/
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
Starting Lineup
Micheal Woud [1]
Hiroki Sakai [2]
Dan Hall [23]
Tommy Smith [5] [Captain]
Francis De Vries [15]
Cam Howieson [7]
Finn McKenlay [18]
Adama Coulibaly [16]
Logan Rogerson [27]
Jesse Randall [21]
Max Mata [9]
Joe Knowles [30]
Scott Galloway [3]
Callan Elliot [17]
Jonty Bidios [36]
Nikko Boxall [31]*
James Bulkeley [32]*
Ralph Rutherford [33]*
Codey Phoenix [34]*
James Bayliss [38]*
Thomas Makko [39]*
Substitutions
60′ Hiroki off for Elliot
60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios
70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford
70′ Smith off for Boxall
76′ Howieson off for Makko
80′ Phoenix off for Randall
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
https://aucklandfc.co.nz/news/auckland-fc-kickstart-pre-season-with-draw-in-sydney/
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
Starting Lineup
Micheal Woud [1]
Hiroki Sakai [2]
Dan Hall [23]
Tommy Smith [5] [Captain]
Francis De Vries [15]
Cam Howieson [7]
Finn McKenlay [18]
Adama Coulibaly [16]
Logan Rogerson [27]
Jesse Randall [21]
Max Mata [9]
Joe Knowles [30]
Scott Galloway [3]
Callan Elliot [17]
Jonty Bidios [36]
Nikko Boxall [31]*
James Bulkeley [32]*
Ralph Rutherford [33]*
Codey Phoenix [34]*
James Bayliss [38]*
Thomas Makko [39]*
Substitutions
60′ Hiroki off for Elliot
60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios
70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford
70′ Smith off for Boxall
76′ Howieson off for Makko
80′ Phoenix off for Randall
12′ De Vries delivered a beautifully in-swinging corner that caused a scramble at the back post. Toomey rose above the defenders, heading it towards the goal, but it was just a close shot.
But then Toomey isn’t listed as a starting or reserve player?
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
https://aucklandfc.co.nz/news/auckland-fc-kickstart-pre-season-with-draw-in-sydney/
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
Starting Lineup
Micheal Woud [1]
Hiroki Sakai [2]
Dan Hall [23]
Tommy Smith [5] [Captain]
Francis De Vries [15]
Cam Howieson [7]
Finn McKenlay [18]
Adama Coulibaly [16]
Logan Rogerson [27]
Jesse Randall [21]
Max Mata [9]
Joe Knowles [30]
Scott Galloway [3]
Callan Elliot [17]
Jonty Bidios [36]
Nikko Boxall [31]*
James Bulkeley [32]*
Ralph Rutherford [33]*
Codey Phoenix [34]*
James Bayliss [38]*
Thomas Makko [39]*
Substitutions
60′ Hiroki off for Elliot
60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios
70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford
70′ Smith off for Boxall
76′ Howieson off for Makko
80′ Phoenix off for Randall
12′ De Vries delivered a beautifully in-swinging corner that caused a scramble at the back post. Toomey rose above the defenders, heading it towards the goal, but it was just a close shot.
But then Toomey isn’t listed as a starting or reserve player?
Maybe its supposed to be the other way round.
Still a better write up, than post most Nix pre season games. Whilst on the Jets website and Twitter is absolute zero mention of the run around at all!
I guess these matches and general publicity mean more to the new boys.
McKenlay & Coulibaly getting good minutes in pre season with Brimmer absent. I imagine Corica will be keeping one eye on Clayton Lewis's court case. Possible signing if he's found innocent/not suspended, but MAC still release him. Court date next Thursday August 22nd, is when police are expected to present a brief of evidence against him, Davila & Baccus
Still a better write up, than post most Nix pre season games. Whilst on Jets website and Twitter is absolute zero mention of the game at all!
I guess these games and general publicity mean more to the new boys.
McKenlay & Coulibaly getting good minutes in pre season with Brimmer absent. I imagine Corica will be keeping one eye on Clayton Lewis's court case. Possible signing if he's found innocent/not suspended, but MAC still release him. Next court date is next Thursday August 22nd, when police are expected to present a brief of evidence against him, Davila & Baccus
Wouldn't get too far ahead of the game here. The younger lads will end up as squad players once the season rolls around with the remaining four imports set to form the spine of the team.
Prior to Paulsen coming in, I would have also obviously said Joe Knowles.
Corica said back in May/June he hoped to have his visa players announced by August. So expect some news on that front soon.
What was the Jets GK doing.
Love that 🔥
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 14, 2024
Michael with the Assist, Logan with the finish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ol6b7lLhwJ
What was the Jets GK doing.
Love that 🔥
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 14, 2024
Michael with the Assist, Logan with the finish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ol6b7lLhwJ
What was the Jets GK doing.
Love that 🔥
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 14, 2024
Michael with the Assist, Logan with the finish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ol6b7lLhwJ
No away kit sorted for AFC??
More prints for our Number 2️⃣ heading off to Japan 🇯🇵
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 15, 2024
The team at Digitech pulling through 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DdmD3u8KGM
More prints for our Number 2️⃣ heading off to Japan 🇯🇵
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 15, 2024
The team at Digitech pulling through 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DdmD3u8KGM
Haha.
No had a good friend who diced with our friendship by letting me know he was going to get a Paulsen Jersey instead of a Sakai one. About 7 minutes after I first found out Paulsen had gone to AFC.
Phoenix till I die here. Respect Sakai a lot, but he’s not my favorite. Nix should sign Nagatomo! Not really, but that man’s a player and then some.
What was the Jets GK doing.
Love that 🔥
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 14, 2024
Michael with the Assist, Logan with the finish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ol6b7lLhwJ
Would probably came back to be the #1 too.
What was the Jets GK doing.
Love that 🔥
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 14, 2024
Michael with the Assist, Logan with the finish 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ol6b7lLhwJ
Would probably came back to be the #1 too.
What was the thing? You only need one player disgruntled or negative about things to deflate the tire. To take the jam outa the donut. Etc
Auckland FC to announce first youth football programmes! Keep an eye on our website and socials, Auckland FC will be announcing details regarding the club’s first youth football programs on August 26th.
Auckland FC will be heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic this Saturday from 8am! Our Membership team are heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic tomorrow morning to chat about Auckland FC nad our kickback offer to local clubs.
Auckland FC to announce first youth football programmes! Keep an eye on our website and socials, Auckland FC will be announcing details regarding the club’s first youth football programs on August 26th.
Auckland FC will be heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic this Saturday from 8am! Our Membership team are heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic tomorrow morning to chat about Auckland FC nad our kickback offer to local clubs.
Full-time in Sydney. pic.twitter.com/1KjTnVB4dB
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 17, 2024
WSW beat AFC 4-2
Gillion scored AFC's first of the match and Mata with the 2nd.
WSW's 2nd goal came from a mistake from the Auckland keeper according to WSW's twitter
Full-time in Sydney. pic.twitter.com/1KjTnVB4dB
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 17, 2024
WSW beat AFC 4-2
Gillion scored AFC's first of the match and Mata with the 2nd.
WSW's 2nd goal came from a mistake from the Auckland keeper according to WSW's twitter
That's what you get with Would..
Full-time in Sydney. pic.twitter.com/1KjTnVB4dB
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 17, 2024
WSW beat AFC 4-2
Gillion scored AFC's first of the match and Mata with the 2nd.
WSW's 2nd goal came from a mistake from the Auckland keeper according to WSW's twitter
That's what you get with Would..
Unless it was Paulsen….
It's not quite true. We hate them for being Aucklanders. The new team should be called 'the jaffa's'.
In true penny pinching style AkFC haven't paid a cent for players thus far, though I congratulate them on the choice of a quality coach. As long as his ball boy Hays should is left to kitchen clean up duties, the Ozzie could possible get them off the bottom rung.
For any @fc_auckland wanting to see Paulsens first pen save. #WSWvAUK pic.twitter.com/MK36YRO7Ih
— Dxfine (@dxfineo) August 17, 2024
Found this. So Paulsen was playing in the 2nd half at least - the mistake by the keeper leading to a goal happened in the 1st half - So either it was Paulsen or they gave him and Woud a half each
if it makes @WgtnPhoenixFC fans happy paulsen just made a mistake leading to our goal
— Dxfine (@dxfineo) August 17, 2024
In case anyone is still interested, it was Paulsen that made the mistake that lead to a WSW goal, not Woud.
Nada I note for yesterday's 4-2 loss at WSW.
Since day 1, Auckland FC has been focused on embedding itself in the community and becoming a key factor in the development of young local talent in NZ.
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 18, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/3UyyMDRSUk pic.twitter.com/L4B6JCpaGw
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly, their prior clubs will receive over $70,000 in FIFA training compensation. This goes back to the clubs as a reward for the hard work and diligence they have put into developing these local talents.
Western Springs AFC
Auckland City FC
Auckland United
Bay Olympic FC
Birkenhead United AFC
East Coast Boys AFC
Wellington Olympic
Christchurch United AFC
Tauranga City AFC
Tauranga Boys College
Papamoa FC
Eastern Suburbs AFC
Hawke’s Bay United
Napier Marist Football Club
Manurewa AFC
Western Suburbs
Onehunga Sports
Hamilton Wanderers
Melville United AFC
I might be missing something here, but shouldn't that list include the Phoenix too? Saying this as Toomey was with us (ressies) for a few years without ever signing over to pro terms.
May have missed something in there, but just a thought. 🧐
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly.
Every little bit helps. 😉
But I was just more curious than anything.
Again, there are people more up on the play with this than I am.
Nada I note for yesterday's 4-2 loss at WSW.
Since day 1, Auckland FC has been focused on embedding itself in the community and becoming a key factor in the development of young local talent in NZ.
— Auckland FC (@fc_auckland) August 18, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/3UyyMDRSUk pic.twitter.com/L4B6JCpaGw
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly, their prior clubs will receive over $70,000 in FIFA training compensation. This goes back to the clubs as a reward for the hard work and diligence they have put into developing these local talents.
Western Springs AFC
Auckland City FC
Auckland United
Bay Olympic FC
Birkenhead United AFC
East Coast Boys AFC
Wellington Olympic
Christchurch United AFC
Tauranga City AFC
Tauranga Boys College
Papamoa FC
Eastern Suburbs AFC
Hawke’s Bay United
Napier Marist Football Club
Manurewa AFC
Western Suburbs
Onehunga Sports
Hamilton Wanderers
Melville United AFC
Bidois - Bay of Plenty & ChCh United
Randall - Welly Olympic
Toomey - Hawkes Bay
Gillion - Auckland City
Who out Joe Knowles, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKenlay, and Adama Coulibaly is via Hamilton Wanderers & Melville United AFC?
Any blow harding aside, AFC are doing a good job with the grass roots stuff around the Northern Region. Be interesting though to see how their potentially 'stacked' reserve team is perceived next year. Room for some friction in that space
Bidois - Bay of Plenty & ChCh United
Randall - Welly Olympic
Toomey - Hawkes Bay
Gillion - Auckland City
Who out Joe Knowles, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKenlay, and Adama Coulibaly is via Hamilton Wanderers & Melville United AFC?
Any blow harding aside, AFC are doing a good job with the grass roots stuff around the Northern Region. Be increasing though to see how their potentially 'stacked' reserve team is perceived next year. Room for some friction in that space
They are doing a good job at controlling the narrative. marketing 101, make sure everyone knows about all the "good" things you're doing, keep them focussed on this and they'll ignore everything else - ie the clearly snakey dealings to get Paulsen from Bournemouth
For any @fc_auckland wanting to see Paulsens first pen save. #WSWvAUK pic.twitter.com/MK36YRO7Ih
— Dxfine (@dxfineo) August 17, 2024
Found this. So Paulsen was playing in the 2nd half at least - the mistake by the keeper leading to a goal happened in the 1st half - So either it was Paulsen or they gave him and Woud a half each