2011/12 Fixture

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Alright.ï¿½ The official word is this.

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At this stage thje Wellington Phonix have 13 home games this season -ï¿½the regional round game (December 14th) is NOT the Phoenix's home game it is an 'FFA home game'.ï¿½ ONE of those 13 home gamesï¿½will be played outside Wellington, almost certainly in Auckland - primarily due to the unavailability of AMI in Christchurch.

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There WILL be 12 home games at Westpac stadium.ï¿½ In addition to this other NZ cities are welcome to bid for regional round games so the Phoenix are encouraging other NZ Centres to bid for the right to host the December 14th game but this could go to an Australian centre.

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The Phoenix are inï¿½looking at optionsï¿½to play Pre-Season matches in Dunedin and Tauranga which is where that mis-informationï¿½came from.

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Here endeth the lesson.

Well, fair enough, I can live with that. (Not that I've ever liked our home games going elsewhere, but it was the increase every season that was the most annoying bit). I alsoï¿½accept the point about the previous success in Chch which is valid.

This will be a real test for Akl though. Let's see how many bums they get on seats.

If my bum needs 2 seats does that count double? (joke, I've actually lost weight since I moved to Auckland)
Love the thought of a Nix game in Auckland. Hopefully a few of you lads will brave the trip up. Any word on venue? Also keen on Tauranga or Hamiltron pre-season game. Both nice and close.Toffeeman2011-06-03 10:17:50

Its no longer a problem.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Tegal wrote:

So 2 games out of wellington,one of which is forced and FFA get profits from,pretty much what the draw said then funnily enough.

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Sat 19 Nov Nix vs Cakes - Venue TBC (this will likely be in Akld according to News)

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Wed 14 Dec Nix vs Roar - Regional TBC (NZ centres encouraged to bid but could also be in Oz)

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Angst levels dropping...

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This game is neither home nor away. As News mentioned the team order is random (News used a fancier word but I can't spell it). Hence only one home game is actually being "taken out of Wellington". Probably to Auckland to test a permanent venue for next season

Toffeeman2011-06-03 10:22:52

Its no longer a problem.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

hlmphil wrote:

Yeah, it's a long wait till the season membership delivery angst... oh wait there's the angst over pricing before that. Sweet.

Of course! Shouldn't have angsted over less angst.

Steve-O - I'm expecting lots from you in the next few months. DOn't let me down.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Dunedin should bid for the game. Forsyth Barr Stadium will be brand new following the RWC, and it looks like an ideal venue for A-League football.

Another plus is that ChCh peeps could travel down for it so they won't miss out entirely.

So is anyone onto this? Who is the Terry Serepisos of Dunedin?

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I've just booked annual leave to make every home game. Also considering away to Adelaide (first time). What's New Year like there?

Nostalgia isnt what it used to be...........

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Grandadi wrote:

I've just booked annual leave to make every home game. Also considering away to Adelaide (first time). What's New Year like there?

Getting mine confirmed on monday! Ive managed to just take half days off so I can still earn decent monies and take other holidays off!

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Am I the only one around whose blood curdles at the thought of Auckland getting their dirty mitts on the Phoenix, if only for one game? At the meagre suggestion of Auckland getting a game my mind is cast back to the Knights and Kingz playing in front of empty stadiums.

Or am I just a big ol' stick in the mud who needs to get over it?

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

You are the only one.

We all really like the idea that it is going to Akld. Much better than ChCh.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

hlmphil wrote:

Yeah, it's a long wait till the season membership delivery angst... oh wait there's the angst over pricing before that. Sweet.

Of course! Shouldn't have angsted over less angst.

Steve-O - I'm expecting lots from you in the next few months. DOn't let me down.

I'm already upset about...

1) No resolution to the Serepisos saga

2) Rojas left

3) We've only signed 2 players who are nothing to get too excited about

4) The season is AGES away

5) The new strip isn't out yet

6) The season tickets aren't on sale yet

7) Too many Sunday games at home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

You are the only one.

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We all really like the idea that it is going to Akld.ï¿½ï¿½ Much better than ChCh.

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About the only thing Auckland has over Chch at the moment is a stadium.....

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Rainbow's End (ooh err)

Sky Tower

Thermal Pools

Leigh Marine sanctuary

MOTAT

Kelly Tarlton's Sea World

Rodney Hide

ACFC

need I go on?

Junior822011-06-10 12:46:33

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The biggest knitting circle in nz.

Allegedly

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Is four really big for a knitting cricle?

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The biggest knitting circle in nz.

Allegedly

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Rainbow's End (ooh err)

Sky Tower

Thermal Pools

Leigh Marine sanctuary

MOTAT

Kelly Tarlton's Sea World

Rodney Hide

ACFC

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need I go on?

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Ok you win those are all top class attractions!

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

If you come to Auckland you can come hang out at my place.

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

If you come to Auckland you can come hang out at my place.

Is that an open invitation to all, or just for Junior82, your love puppet?

We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix

And this is our Home

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

J82 is not my love puppet. I am very careful whom I put my hand inside.

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Grandadi wrote:

I've just booked annual leave to make every home game. Also considering away to Adelaide (first time). What's New Year like there?

I liked Adelaide....However I suggest you stay away from the river. Also, not sure how awesome it'll be at New Years but Melbs is a 1 hr plane ride away?

End of an era. Vinnie - It's over.

If anyone cares for my inane babbling follow @iluvnix17 on the Twitter.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Isn't the confirmation about the home-game-away and the regional games only a week away? Or am I making that up, as I am often inclined to do? Can't wait to find out the details.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Footpaul wrote:

Isn't the confirmation about the home-game-away and the regional games only a week away? Or am I making that up, as I am often inclined to do? Can't wait to find out the details.

Considering your employer, I'm leaning towards "making stuff up"

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ask Roger Giltrap or FVH.

Sorry - Colin
Junior822011-06-10 18:55:44

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/06/10/168751_local-sport-news.html

We're off to Cairns boys. From the sounds of it.

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I might give that road trip a miss. Sounds expensive.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

J82 is not my love puppet. I am very careful whom I put my hand inside.

Right, I'm packing my Vuko shirt and my MAP scarf...

*To Mrs Jnr: "Just heading up to Jafa-ville on business dear"*

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Cairns? Really? I can't possibly see the A-League possibly wanting to play in North Queensland....

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Righto so 1st home game is sunday arvo me and mate are coming up from Chch does YF traditionally sink some diesel after sunday arvo games or home to bed?

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Heavy intake pre-game. Post-game depends on result, weather etc.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

So dont plan on flying home sunday evening?

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I certainly don't intend to fly home on sunday evenings.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/06/17/169761_local-sport-news.html

I'm all for Dunedin getting this game, would be fantastic, especially in the new stadium.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

dunners has to eb favoured to take the game, should get a decent crowd, at least they'd get the NZ footy fans...what affiliation doe Carins have with Brisbane??? I'd have thought the NQL boys would still be a little bitter about the A-Leagu to go and support Brisbane.

theprof2011-06-17 12:01:11

Queenslander 3x a year.

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