2016/17 Phoenix Preseason

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Zero fudges given toward that competition. 

We only sing when we're winning

Quite frankly, I'm sick of the off-season. I'll take anything, anything! Just get the Nix back on the tele! (Please Sky?)

In unrelated news, I may be going somewhat bat-shark crazy.

Whats the squad... being a one off game I imagine we have only taken a likely playing squad plus a few extra for numbers.

Only players I know of going for sure is Durante and Jack-Henry Sinclair.

Why? We have to try to win every game, that's is what you have to do as a champion. It's also an opportunity to get games before the season start. FFA Cup, Beijing, I hope they take this serious to develop their game.

For a team with such a long off season and in such a need for season ticket holders I have always been concerned about the lack of visibility during the off season. 

I would hope but doubt there is a marketing plan for this downtime to keep the team in the papers at least once per week. 

Haven't seen evidence of it however.

Phoenix facebook page has posted the touring squad after arriving in China.

1. Glen Moss (GK), 4. Roly Bonevacia, 6. Dylan Fox, 7. Gui Finkler, 8. Alex Rodriguez G. 9. Kosta Barbarouses, 10. Michael McGlichey, 15. James McGarry, 16. Louis Fenton, 17. Vince Lia, 19. Thomas Doyle, 22. Andrew Durante, 23. Matt Ridenton, 24. Logan Rogerson, 26. Hamish Watson, 30. Oliver Sail (GK), 32. Sarpreet Singh, 46. Jack-Henry Sinclair

Get onto Facebook AP, there is plenty of Nix news etc on there

There has been a story a week in the paper/on Stuff though. There was one on Finkler arriving, then last week one about Kosta, now there's an interview with Ernie about the salary cap

yeah I would say there has been about a story a week, sometimes more. Kosta and Finkler signings, interviews etc with Kosta, Nix link with China and of course going there preseason. They've been in the news quite a lot more than usual for an offseason. 

Yellow Fever News Page

Isn't our game in Beijing supposed to be at the "Birds Nest" stadium? As of yesterday the Manchester United v Manchester City game was called off in Beijing over the unfit nature of the surface following recent heavy rain. I hope the safety of our players is treated in a similar way if the pitch is as bad as suggested.

 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/25/manchester-united-city-called-off-Beijing

Game will be played at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium which is a different facility. Pics of the team training at the ground on FB, pitch looks perfect.

Possible live stream?

where is mambo? 

Isn't he getting some game time with a team in Perth?

oh that's right. but for some reason i thought he had finished up over there. 

From Facebook. Almost implies it will be on in China

Let the Nixie in HK help you to check...get back in a minute...

There's really nothing

How do the Phoenix make money from this match? 30 or so tickets to Beijing probably isn't that cheap while having no TV revenue to gain from and only a percentage of ticket sales?

My nets too slow for it but think I have found a stream for the game.....

http://www.zoptv.com/live/beijing-tiyu

10" Beijing score @oli_sail parries a shot and Beijing lash a shot into top. 1-0.

— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 27, 2016

15'' Goal! Finkler with a 30m ball for @KostaBarb7 who burns his player and slots across for Watson to tap in. 1-1 #nixinchina #capitalcup

— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 27, 2016

Goal! @Guifinkler from a free kick just outside the box! Straight in. Won by @KostaBarb7 2-1! #nixinChina #capitalcup

— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 27, 2016

I have a feeling we might be alright in the league..

Bingo!

Thanks for the link, this is the Beijing TV!

2-1 up at half time

We are watching!

Are you getting about 5 seconds of action and then a 2 minute lag?

Kosta and Finkler seem to have been working very well together in preseason. Exciting stuff. 

Was that the final score?

That Nixie plush toy looks heavily used. Good on you ;-)

Exactly what I've been thinking.  I hope it translates well to the season.

I'll be feeling a hell of a lot better about our chances if we sign a couple of defenders