Auckland Pride - Make Auckland Great Again

Jessie Merino

Tuesday 17 Feb 7pm the new date for Sydney FC v AFC. Last game for SFC at Leichardt Oval before their return to Allianz 

Loving it then the last derby on the 21st. Gotta make the most of it. Cant wait to hear Corica squeal.

Can AFC match, the Nix's 3-0 win? They get Brimmer back.
The Roar with Valkanis back on the touchline.


Squads

Brisbane Roar (two to be omitted)
1. Dean Bouzanis (Gk), 2. Youstin Delfin Salas Gomez, 3. Dimitri Valkanis, 6. Austin Ludwik, 8. Samuel Klein, 9. Christopher Long, 10. Georgios Vrakas, 11. Macklin Freke (Gk), 13. Henry Hore, 15. Hosine Bility, 16. Matthew Dench, 17. Justin Vidic, 19. Michael Ruhs, 23. James McGarry, 26. James O’shea, 30. Quinn Macnicol, 31. Noah Maieroni, 35. Mikael Evagorou-Alao, 41. Emmett Shaw, 44. Jordan Lauton.

In: 13. Henry Hore (promoted), 15. Hosine Bility (promoted).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: 5. Marcus Ferkranus (quad), 7. Jacob Brazete (leg), 21. Antonee Burke-Gilroy (foot), 22. Nathan Amanatidis (quad), 77. Milorad Stajic (leg)

Auckland FC (two to be omitted)
1. Michael Woud, 2. Hiroki Sakai, 3. Jake Girdwood-Reich, 4. Nando Pijnaker, 6. Louis Verstraete, 7. Cameron Howieson, 8. Felipe Gallegos, 9. Sam Cosgrove, 10. Guillermo May, 11. Marlee François, 15. Francis de Vries, 17. Callan Elliot, 19. Oliver Middleton, 20. Oli Sail, 21. Jesse Randall, 22. Jake Brimmer, 23. Dan Hall, 27. Logan Rogerson, 35. Jonty Bidois, 77. Lachlan Brook.

In: Jake Brimmer.
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: Nil.

coochiee

Can AFC match, the Nix's 3-0 win? They get Brimmer back.
The Roar with Valkanis back on the touchline.


Squads

Brisbane Roar (two to be omitted)
1. Dean Bouzanis (Gk), 2. Youstin Delfin Salas Gomez, 3. Dimitri Valkanis, 6. Austin Ludwik, 8. Samuel Klein, 9. Christopher Long, 10. Georgios Vrakas, 11. Macklin Freke (Gk), 13. Henry Hore, 15. Hosine Bility, 16. Matthew Dench, 17. Justin Vidic, 19. Michael Ruhs, 23. James McGarry, 26. James O’shea, 30. Quinn Macnicol, 31. Noah Maieroni, 35. Mikael Evagorou-Alao, 41. Emmett Shaw, 44. Jordan Lauton.

In: 13. Henry Hore (promoted), 15. Hosine Bility (promoted).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: 5. Marcus Ferkranus (quad), 7. Jacob Brazete (leg), 21. Antonee Burke-Gilroy (foot), 22. Nathan Amanatidis (quad), 77. Milorad Stajic (leg)

Auckland FC (two to be omitted)
1. Michael Woud, 2. Hiroki Sakai, 3. Jake Girdwood-Reich, 4. Nando Pijnaker, 6. Louis Verstraete, 7. Cameron Howieson, 8. Felipe Gallegos, 9. Sam Cosgrove, 10. Guillermo May, 11. Marlee François, 15. Francis de Vries, 17. Callan Elliot, 19. Oliver Middleton, 20. Oli Sail, 21. Jesse Randall, 22. Jake Brimmer, 23. Dan Hall, 27. Logan Rogerson, 35. Jonty Bidois, 77. Lachlan Brook.

In: Jake Brimmer.
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: Nil.

Should be a pretty good game to watch. The winner takes it all......

ballane

Jessie Merino

Tuesday 17 Feb 7pm the new date for Sydney FC v AFC. Last game for SFC at Leichardt Oval before their return to Allianz 

Loving it then the last derby on the 21st. Gotta make the most of it. Cant wait to hear Corica squeal.

Um.. before then WSW  v Nix on Friday 13th. Just saying...

Melbourne City v Auckland FC
Friday, January 16 – AAMI Park – 7:35pm AEDT

Melbourne City squad:
1. Patrick BEACH (GK), 4. Liam BONETIG, 8. Ryan TEAGUE, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 15. Andrew NABBOUT, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 17. Max CAPUTO, 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 20. Ben MAZZEO, 21. Alessandro LOPANE, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN, 27. Kai TREWIN, 30. Andreas KUEN, 35. Medin MEMETI, 36. Harry SHILLINGTON, 39. Emin DURAKOVIC, 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN, 41. Lawrence WONG, 44. Besian KUTLESHI.

(Two to be omitted)
In: 8. Ryan TEAGUE (new signing), 44. Besian KUTLESHI (promoted).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: 7. Mathew LECKIE (hip), 10. Takeshi KANAMORI (groin), 11. Elbasan RASHANI (hamstring), 33. Dakota OCHSENHAM (knee), 47. Kavian RAHMANI (knee).

Auckland FC squad: 
1.Michael WOUD, 2. Hiroki SAKAI, 3. Jake GIRDWOOD-REICH, 4. Nando PIJNAKER, 6. Louis VERSTRAETE, 7. Cameron HOWIESON, 8. Felipe GALLEGOS, 9. Sam COSGROVE, 10. Guillermo MAY, 11. Marlee FRANÇOIS, 15. Francis DE VRIES, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 19. Oliver MIDDLETON, 20. Oli SAIL, 21. Jesse RANDALL, 22. Jake BRIMMER, 23. Dan HALL, 27. Logan ROGERSON, 35. Jonty BIDOIS, 77. LACHLAN Brook

(Two to be omitted)
Ins:
Outs:
Unavailable:

De Vries has signed a three year extension until the end of 2029 season.

Hopefully Brook, Verstrate and Randall are being worked on.

Gillion and Vicilich added to the OFC squad.

I think that is excellent news for FDV - every club needs a key player that is there year in year out if fit / available, and it means he and his Swedish partner can finally buy a house :-)

AucklandPhoenix

De Vries has signed a three year extension until the end of 2029 season.

Hopefully Brook, Verstrate and Randall are being worked on.

Gillion and Vicilich added to the OFC squad.

Brook is already signed for the next two seasons

andrewvoerman

AucklandPhoenix

De Vries has signed a three year extension until the end of 2029 season.

Hopefully Brook, Verstrate and Randall are being worked on.

Gillion and Vicilich added to the OFC squad.

Brook is already signed for the next two seasons

Would not surprise me if Brook moves within Black Knight Football multi club ownership.

That is bloody awesome. When did that happen?

Apart from Brook and De Vries can you confirm anyone else?

andrewvoerman

AucklandPhoenix

De Vries has signed a three year extension until the end of 2029 season.

Hopefully Brook, Verstrate and Randall are being worked on.

Gillion and Vicilich added to the OFC squad.

Brook is already signed for the next two seasons

AucklandPhoenix

That is bloody awesome. When did that happen?

Apart from Brook and De Vries can you confirm anyone else?

andrewvoerman

AucklandPhoenix

De Vries has signed a three year extension until the end of 2029 season.

Hopefully Brook, Verstrate and Randall are being worked on.

Gillion and Vicilich added to the OFC squad.

Brook is already signed for the next two seasons

Brook signed a three-year deal initially. Him and Brimmer are contracted through June 2028 and de Vries now through June 2029. Cosgrove, Elliot, Pijnaker, Rogerson and Woud are contracted through June 2027. The rest are off contract at the end of this season.

Awesome - thanks Andrew. 

That’s a great summary. 

Just shows that transfer market and other sources are just a load of rubbish.

Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners
Saturday, January 24 – Go Media Stadium – 3:00pm AEDT

Auckland FC squad: 
1. Michael WOUD, 2. Hiroki SAKAI, 3. Jake GIRDWOOD-REICH, 4. Nando PIJNAKER, 6. Louis VERSTRAETE, 7. Cameron HOWIESON, 8. Felipe GALLEGOS, 9. Sam COSGROVE, 10. Guillermo MAY, 11. Marlee FRANÇOIS, 15. Francis DE VRIES, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 19. Oliver MIDDLETON, 20. Oli SAIL, 21. Jesse RANDALL, 22. Jake BRIMMER, 23. Dan HALL, 27. Logan ROGERSON, 35. Jonty BIDOIS, 77. LACHLAN Brook

(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 
Outs: 
Unavailable: 

Central Coast Mariners squad: 
2. James DONACHIE, 3. Nathan PAULL, 5. Lucas MAURAGIS, 7. Christian THEOHAROUS, 6. Haine EAMES, 8. Alfie McCALMONT, 10. Miguel DI PIZIO, 11. Sabit NGOR, 14. Nico DUARTE, 15. Storm ROUX, 16. Harrison STEELE, 18. Nathanael BLAIR, 20. Will KENNEDY, 22. Arthur DE LIMA, 23. Oliver LAVALE, 24. Diesel HERRINGTON, 26. Bradley TAPP, 30. Andrew REDMAYNE, 40. Dylan PERAIC-CULLEN, 72. Ali AUGLAH,

(Two to be omitted)
IN: 3. Nathan PAULL (returns from international duty), 18. Nathanael Blair (new signing), 40. Dylan PERAIC-CULLEN (returns from international duty)
OUT: 37. Bailey BRANDTMAN (not selected), 50. Jai AJANOVIC (not selected)
UNAVAILABLE: 4. Trent SAINSBURY (injured) Ryan EDMONDSON (omitted)

Must be horrific flooding in Auckland. They top of the table and there are big gaps in the stand.

Woud.....

Nommag

Must be horrific flooding in Auckland. They top of the table and there are big gaps in the stand.

You'd better believe it. I didn't go because I feared a repetition of the "Splish Splash Show" as at the last Newcastle home game.

They might be top of the table but on recent form the wheels are falling off big time, and that won't help attendances either

Hanging in at the top. Surely a change of goalie soon. 2 games where points have been dropped due to basic Woud errors 

hepatitis

Hanging in at the top. Surely a change of goalie soon. 2 games where points have been dropped due to basic Woud errors 

Woud singlehandedly fudgeing my tipping on that one - Auckland by 1.

On the other hand though, that's a little bit of comedic relief for a Saturday night given we were pumped not even 24 hours ago.

Lets have a bet on how many times Christopher Reive can mention  " Blank Kites " in every  report .... I bags  " lots " ....

That's 3 points dropped in 2 games because of Woud

Absolute clown show at Mt Smart tonight, probably the most frustrated I've been at an AFC game:

This game should've been about 7-1.

10,225 in attendance is pretty solid though.

Woud has never inspired me with confidence and nothing about that performance changes my opinion. But Auckland had so many chances to kill the game off and failed to do so, so there's blame at both ends of the pitch.  CCM really weren't in it at all so they probably can't believe their luck in getting a point.

So AFC only one win in the last five games. They always start well, score first and then go into their shells and invite the opposition back into the game. The two games against Sydney will be key for their season. LOL Woud...

Safire

Woud.....

It had to happen eventually, but that was a classic Woud moment.

He will be very gutted. He's likely handed Sail the no 1 GK spot at AFC for the rest of the season.

Woud had also got himself back in AWs calculations.
Can see either of Sims or Gray being left in Europe for the March window.

The new Swedish Allsvenskan season starts early April, immediately post the March FIFA window. It's likely best Sims stays in Sweden to fight for the starter's role as GAIS. Whilst L2 (Gray) plays through FIFA windows. 

Woud being based down under in the ALM could have got the AWs call up as 3rd GK. Not now, and thus ends his outsider World Cup hopes.. 

It took a bit longer then I envisaged for a major calamity but pleased it has shown up now rather then the business end of the season.

Throwing the ball into his net, literally.

Sail isn’t a great or even good keeper but he is adequate and doesn’t make me nervous that he will have calamities.

I've never been a fan of Woud personally, but I think he's been serviceable in the A-League up until the last couple of games where mistakes have cost them 3 points - He should have come for that ball v City that lead to them taking the lead, and any keeper worth his salt would have cleaned up that cross into the near post yesterday, regardless of the fairly average conditions down that end of the Mt Smart pitch.

I said at the start of the season that the goalkeeping situation up north will cost them points, and although it's taken a while for it to all unfold, the couple of mistakes + the teams recent form (5 points from 15 now) heavily amplifies the scrutiny on Woud's position between the sticks from here on out. 

Do I think Sail is the answer? Not necessarily, given his tendencies to produce some absolutely whopping howlers as well, but they're almost backed into a corner here given how the past couple of weeks have played out.

The Paulsen effect is in full swing here too - We suffered it after he left us in Wellington - whereby every keeper that pulls on that #1 shirt after him will be scrutinized, analyzed and even villainized as though he were AP himself. This is perhaps a little unfair to those coming in after him given Paulsen was a generational keeper in this league, and by far and away several levels ahead of where Woud or Sail will ever reach. But in the end it doesn't matter which of the two will be in goal for the next match or beyond, whether it's Woud or now possibly Sail - The increased level of scrutiny will linger over whoever gets the gloves. 

Good luck to whoever it is having to deal with that comparison, and then having to go out and uphold that expected level of quality week in, week out. 😬

AucklandPhoenix

It took a bit longer then I envisaged for a major calamity but pleased it has shown up now rather then the business end of the season.

Throwing the ball into his net, literally.

Sail isn’t a great or even good keeper but he is adequate and doesn’t make me nervous that he will have calamities.

 
From the video he didn’t drop it in the net, the goal belongs to the CC player.

I don't understand how a professional goalkeeper makes that mistake.

He did drop it and it went behind the line.

martinb

AucklandPhoenix

It took a bit longer then I envisaged for a major calamity but pleased it has shown up now rather then the business end of the season.

Throwing the ball into his net, literally.

Sail isn’t a great or even good keeper but he is adequate and doesn’t make me nervous that he will have calamities.

 
From the video he didn’t drop it in the net, the goal belongs to the CC player.

AucklandPhoenix

He did drop it and it went behind the line.

martinb

AucklandPhoenix

It took a bit longer then I envisaged for a major calamity but pleased it has shown up now rather then the business end of the season.

Throwing the ball into his net, literally.

Sail isn’t a great or even good keeper but he is adequate and doesn’t make me nervous that he will have calamities.

 
From the video he didn’t drop it in the net, the goal belongs to the CC player.

I mean far be it from me to defend Mr.  Michael ‘Mongrel’ Woud, playing for the Real Madrid/Barcelona hybrid never before seen in A league, and agree with the match officials while trusting my own eye sight sufficiently to disagree with you, but he spills the ball over his shoulder behind him, turns around and grabs at it and it bounces on the line. 
Two Auckland defenders attempt to clear it, with Pijnaker perhaps getting a touch before a CC player turns it home.

Not only was it horrid to watch but it also stuffed my TAB bet pretty badly.

AFC 5 points from the last 5 games. Nix 7 points from their last 5 games
Who has got the biggest budget and the most stacked squad? Welcome to AL reality AFC. This season they are not scoring the miracle 90th minute goals, the long range bangers are not going in and the water tight defense is showing signs of leaking. Plus they cant decide if their attack is lots of little fast guys or lumping it into a 6ft 5inch inert statue. The wheels are not exactly falling off but they are creaking

austin111

AFC 5 points from the last 5 games. Nix 7 points from their last 5 games
Who has got the biggest budget and the most stacked squad? Welcome to AL reality AFC. This season they are not scoring the miracle 90th minute goals, the long range bangers are not going in and the water tight defense is showing signs of leaking. Plus they cant decide if their attack is lots of little fast guys or lumping it into a 6ft 5inch inert statue. The wheels are not exactly falling off but they are creaking

Auckland are in 1st place mate.

If anything, it shows how important is Sakai to the A-FC.  Somehow his absence is felt in other places on the pitch too. Elliot can run upfield for sure, but the precision diagonal pass from Sakai while running full speed is a thing of beauty and hard to replicate.

Doloras

Nommag

Must be horrific flooding in Auckland. They top of the table and there are big gaps in the stand.

You'd better believe it. I didn't go because I feared a repetition of the "Splish Splash Show" as at the last Newcastle home game.

They might be top of the table but on recent form the wheels are falling off big time, and that won't help attendances either

massively dramatic there.

EDIT: Not the fear of the rain - the wheels coming off bit.

chopah

Doloras

Nommag

Must be horrific flooding in Auckland. They top of the table and there are big gaps in the stand.

You'd better believe it. I didn't go because I feared a repetition of the "Splish Splash Show" as at the last Newcastle home game.

They might be top of the table but on recent form the wheels are falling off big time, and that won't help attendances either

massively dramatic there.

EDIT: Not the fear of the rain - the wheels coming off bit.

You’ve read her prose style before, right? 

But also, the Nix’s highest season average attendance is still the first one iirc. There’s a novelty factor and in your case a long honeymoon period, but this is really your first blip longer than 2 games right? Guess it’ll probably settle to a core at some point. 

It’s a pity Western Springs couldn’t go ahead. A nice 15k to 20k seater would rock and also create some scarcity. 

martinb

chopah

Doloras

Nommag

Must be horrific flooding in Auckland. They top of the table and there are big gaps in the stand.

You'd better believe it. I didn't go because I feared a repetition of the "Splish Splash Show" as at the last Newcastle home game.

They might be top of the table but on recent form the wheels are falling off big time, and that won't help attendances either

massively dramatic there.

EDIT: Not the fear of the rain - the wheels coming off bit.

You’ve read her prose style before, right? 

But also, the Nix’s highest season average attendance is still the first one iirc. There’s a novelty factor and in your case a long honeymoon period, but this is really your first blip longer than 2 games right? Guess it’ll probably settle to a core at some point. 

It’s a pity Western Springs couldn’t go ahead. A nice 15k to 20k seater would rock and also create some scarcity. 

Auckland are yet to have a single home game with an attendance lower than 10k.

They also have the highest total attendance and highest average attendance this season.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Auckland attendances this season.