Auckland Pride - Make Auckland Great Again

AucklandPhoenix

Agree with the hoops, the QPR kit has always looked one of the best

I don’t want to get into a rugby argument with any feral football supporter, but likewise the old Auckland npc with hoops was awesome 

I think that’s where the AKL thread started. I certainly proposed this maybe a couple of times a year or two ago!

Ryan

This has been said, but the Nix don't have a home kit - they've got two kits and they play 50% of their time in each.

If you don't think a predominantly black kit is Phoenix colours, this was our first home kit:

https://cdn.footballkitarchive.com/2022/11/19/dw0wqwx6v2AGDcL.jpg

If you don't believe the Nix's primary brand colour is yellow, then... well I don't know what to say.

chopah

Ryan

This has been said, but the Nix don't have a home kit - they've got two kits and they play 50% of their time in each.

If you don't think a predominantly black kit is Phoenix colours, this was our first home kit:

https://cdn.footballkitarchive.com/2022/11/19/dw0wqwx6v2AGDcL.jpg

If you don't believe the Nix's primary brand colour is yellow, then... well I don't know what to say.

Pretty sure the only reason that shirt came about was because the one that was wanted wasnt one of the manufacturers options. The giveaway is the logo on that shirt and the stripey on it.

Is Ryan really David Dome?

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

Whole page in 2day's Herald by Burgess. Mostly a rehash of Sunday Star Times article. Extras: AKL building own gym at Nth Harbour. They've spoken to "every All White you can imagine  from youngest to the biggest names." Making use of Bournemouth's "large scouting network" to find players for 5 import slots, especially "a striker and a winger". Corica, McFlynn & Kors having twice weekly recruitment meetings  with Foley joining in every fortnight. "He's across everything." Support staff settled on "including two assistant coaches, at least one who'll be a Kiwi",  possibly Danny Hay.

LG

They've had Kingz, & Knights. Why not Bishops, or Rooks or Porns/Pawns or Queens?

I reckon a Sheffield Wednesday style Kit would best reflect Auckland.

or

There is a Bishop Auckland FC in England.

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

It's not Yellow and Black Fever or little corner of Yellow and Black - that's all I'm saying, you can make an argument that Black is one of the brand colours, but last year we had the same shark with "alternate" kits played at home, except it was blue so I guess black is a step in the right direction. 

Jessie Merino

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Go for a retro 

I remember when those guys had billboards saying "not as Ponsonby as it sounds *sniggle* *giggle*" - about 10 years after Ponsonby stopped being the gay part of town and became the gentrification millionaire NIMBY part of town

chopah

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

It's not Yellow and Black Fever or little corner of Yellow and Black - that's all I'm saying, you can make an argument that Black is one of the brand colours, but last year we had the same shark with "alternate" kits played at home, except it was blue so I guess black is a step in the right direction. 

yellow fever was named and branded before the team, they assumed there'd be yellow in the teams colours but that wasn't certain. Little corner of yellow was likely named after fever. There was another short-lived fan group called Thorndon terrace which wore black.

Thanks David.

Ryan

chopah

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

It's not Yellow and Black Fever or little corner of Yellow and Black - that's all I'm saying, you can make an argument that Black is one of the brand colours, but last year we had the same shark with "alternate" kits played at home, except it was blue so I guess black is a step in the right direction. 

yellow fever was named and branded before the team, they assumed there'd be yellow in the teams colours but that wasn't certain. Little corner of yellow was likely named after fever. There was another short-lived fan group called Thorndon terrace which wore black.

Can you post a link please, can’t find the article. The Herald and Star Times aren’t from the same stable if you were saying the articles were a rewrite of each other

Jessie Merino

Whole page in 2day's Herald by Burgess. Mostly a rehash of Sunday Star Times article. Extras: AKL building own gym at Nth Harbour. They've spoken to "every All White you can imagine  from youngest to the biggest names." Making use of Bournemouth's "large scouting network" to find players for 5 import slots, especially "a striker and a winger". Corica, McFlynn & Kors having twice weekly recruitment meetings  with Foley joining in every fortnight. "He's across everything." Support staff settled on "including two assistant coaches, at least one who'll be a Kiwi",  possibly Danny Hay.

 

Napier Phoenix

Can you post a link please, can’t find the article. The Herald and Star Times aren’t from the same stable if you were saying the articles were a rewrite of each other

Jessie Merino

Whole page in 2day's Herald by Burgess. Mostly a rehash of Sunday Star Times article. Extras: AKL building own gym at Nth Harbour. They've spoken to "every All White you can imagine  from youngest to the biggest names." Making use of Bournemouth's "large scouting network" to find players for 5 import slots, especially "a striker and a winger". Corica, McFlynn & Kors having twice weekly recruitment meetings  with Foley joining in every fortnight. "He's across everything." Support staff settled on "including two assistant coaches, at least one who'll be a Kiwi",  possibly Danny Hay.

 

Sorry mate, I'm better at kicking a ball than finding my way around the webby thing

7 min chat Burgess with Corica.
 
Confirms 7 players are signed.
Will use all 5 visa spots, and use all those spots that are outside the Cap (Marquee, designated player).
Visa spots - striker, likely a winger. Then wherever there is an identified need.
Lots of Kiwis, and a few Aussies.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/focus-sport-coach-steve-corica-on-the-new-auckland-a-league-franchise/27QGMPHM47KE2ZDJMUBWHTGTSE/

Jessie Merino

Whole page in 2day's Herald by Burgess. Mostly a rehash of Sunday Star Times article. Extras: AKL building own gym at Nth Harbour. They've spoken to "every All White you can imagine  from youngest to the biggest names." Making use of Bournemouth's "large scouting network" to find players for 5 import slots, especially "a striker and a winger". Corica, McFlynn & Kors having twice weekly recruitment meetings  with Foley joining in every fortnight. "He's across everything." Support staff settled on "including two assistant coaches, at least one who'll be a Kiwi",  possibly Danny Hay.

So training facility will be at NHS, and not Mt Smart?

Will be very interesting if Hay gets an assistant gig. Will rachet up the derby rivalry!

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

Surely you cant be serious since when did fans start not caring about what colors their team plays in understand away kits.Have seen some funny stuff posted over the years but that has to be up there with it.

I think we need a separate fashionista thread for all this tiresome talk of what Auckland Bling's clothing will be.

Ryan

chopah

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

It's not Yellow and Black Fever or little corner of Yellow and Black - that's all I'm saying, you can make an argument that Black is one of the brand colours, but last year we had the same shark with "alternate" kits played at home, except it was blue so I guess black is a step in the right direction. 

yellow fever was named and branded before the team, they assumed there'd be yellow in the teams colours but that wasn't certain. Little corner of yellow was likely named after fever. There was another short-lived fan group called Thorndon terrace which wore black.

Are you honestly saying all the fans who want the team to wear a kit with "some yellow" on it at home are wrong? If the current "alternate kit" was black with some yellow I think people would chill a little bit.  
If the sponsor has said they only want to be on a black shirt (which I have seen claimed somewhere) then they must be pumping in some serious dollars for the club to agree to this.  I can't really think of this happening in pro football to this extent, League is a shambles with kits so have to exclude them from this.

RR

LG

They've had Kingz, & Knights. Why not Bishops, or Rooks or Porns/Pawns or Queens?

I reckon a Sheffield Wednesday style Kit would best reflect Auckland.

or

There is a Bishop Auckland FC in England.

Aren't there already too many bishops of Tamaki?!

'Real Bishops of Auckland FC'

Oi Oi Edgecumbe

RR

LG

They've had Kingz, & Knights. Why not Bishops, or Rooks or Porns/Pawns or Queens?

I reckon a Sheffield Wednesday style Kit would best reflect Auckland.

or

There is a Bishop Auckland FC in England.

Aren't there already too many bishops of Tamaki?!

And that would definitely call for black tops, black shorts, and black wraparound sunnies as  part of the playing kit. Maybe a black Harley too.

Melbourne V/Sydney v Auckland

is the ‘Little Blue’ derby?

Edit: trophy potential

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Loving the kit mock-ups and wondering if Blackburn Rovers quartered style has been mentioned yet?

QPR seems the obvious choice though, I love the hoops (QPR, Celtic etc).

Oh and if someone with the skills could pop the text for this on as front of shirt sponsor I think we're onto something ...

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AucklandPhoenix

Agree with the hoops, the QPR kit has always looked one of the best

I don’t want to get into a rugby argument with any feral football supporter, but likewise the old Auckland npc with hoops was awesome 

Cant argue with that!!

What about a Crystal Palace white shirt with the sash?? Instead of red, have it as a Blue & Black sash??

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Tony Currie on the ball. I took this photo in 1985. Da Hoops dada da, da hoops dada da

Chris Tanner chucking out J-Mac's name as the signing. Whether that is a pure guess or he actually knows something I have no idea, who knows with him. 

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

ballane

Ryan

Not enough complaining about crowds I'm afraid. All im saying is the brand colours are black and yellow, we've had primarily black kits, we've had primarily yellow kits, we've had stripeys which are both.

I don't know why people care if we play in yellow or black, especially when we're winning. It's bizarre.

Surely you cant be serious since when did fans start not caring about what colors their team plays in understand away kits.Have seen some funny stuff posted over the years but that has to be up there with it.

They play in our colours, they're yellow and black... Personally I'd prefer a stripey, but you can't say they're not playing in club colours. 

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

Jamie Maclaren 

Aussie Football Agent (Zenith SEM), of Sery Elie de Campos fame.

Top goal scorer in the leagues history would be a pretty good get

How long til they get their youth set up running?

Ryan

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

This would actually shock me and indicate that Foley has really stupid amounts of money to throw around (a top-class Aussie wouldn't go to Sheep Shagger Land for anything less than top dollar)

Doloras

Ryan

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

This would actually shock me and indicate that Foley has really stupid amounts of money to throw around (a top-class Aussie wouldn't go to Sheep Shagger Land for anything less than top dollar)

 Would be a proper statement signing for sure.

Buffon II

Doloras

Ryan

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

This would actually shock me and indicate that Foley has really stupid amounts of money to throw around (a top-class Aussie wouldn't go to Sheep Shagger Land for anything less than top dollar)

 Would be a proper statement signing for sure.

Reminds me a little of Smeltz to Gold Coast. Just J-Mac wouldn't be coming home

Maclaren would be a massive signing.

Incidentally hearing that rumour made me look at the list of the top A-League goalscorers. On Wikipedia it has Barbarouses on 87 goals, but by my count he’s on 92. Either way he’s so close to being in the top 4 of all time. May as well crack the 100 while he’s in good form.

RR

Buffon II

Doloras

Ryan

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

This would actually shock me and indicate that Foley has really stupid amounts of money to throw around (a top-class Aussie wouldn't go to Sheep Shagger Land for anything less than top dollar)

 Would be a proper statement signing for sure.

Reminds me a little of Smeltz to Gold Coast. Just J-Mac wouldn't be coming home

Smeltzy got outright brainwashed and ended up standing for Clive Palmer's hard-Right political party. I really hope Bill Foley doesn't have political ambitions in this country.

Doloras

Ryan

AucklandPhoenix

Who is j-Mac?

And who is Chris tanner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Maclaren

You might have heard of him...

This would actually shock me and indicate that Foley has really stupid amounts of money to throw around (a top-class Aussie wouldn't go to Sheep Shagger Land for anything less than top dollar)

He was probably the most vocal player about keeping the Nix in the competition when our license was being questioned and said some nice things about the country at the time.

But, he's marquee at Melbourne City and the rumors are that they're trying to pull him under the cap for his next contract, so no doubt he's going where he can stay on marquee wages.

Timing-wise it could make sense - classic case of a marquee-level striker believing they still deserve marquee-level wages, while a club suddenly gets a bit hesitant to continue committing to that once the player is over 30. 

Depends who they get around him to push him for his place and what kind of attitude he has. 

TBH we’ve never had a club with top 4 type expectations or pitfalls.