Just received via email :
It's finally here - after a massive off-season, in just FIVE days time your Wellington Phoenix will be back in action at Westpac Stadium, at the family-friendly time of 5pm. Let's pack the stadium and get our boys off to the best possible start!
It's been a huge five months since we last kicked a ball in anger; in June we announced our new coaching team of Darije Kalezić and Rado Vidošić, then six new signings - all internationals or age-group internationals - and finally in August our brand new crest and logo.
We've been working hard off the pitch but there's one piece of the puzzle still missing - the rollout of membership cards.
We apologise for the delays some people have experienced thus far so we've been working with our providers and partners to fast-track a solution.
Over half of you will have your membership cards in your hands this week with the majority arriving in the post over the next few days.
For every Phoenix fan though there will be the opportunity to enter the gates on Sunday 8 October with both your membership card and your membership pack in your hands.
We'll have three fully-staffed marquees on the plaza, open a full TWO HOURS before kick-off (from 3pm), so please come as early as you can to avoid the queues. We don't want anybody missing a single second of match action!
Weather pending it should be a great day for football - thanks for your enduring support and patience; with your help we'll continue to bring professional football to New Zealand. COYN!