2022 pre-season
Ask the IRD to fund it. They basically did last time.
Edit - is was way off. I thought these games were in the Terry days. But no funded by Welnix, and this article said it cost over $2M at the time.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/242980/west-ham-and-newcastle-visit-tops-$2-million
Yeah I presume the only groups remotely likely to make any money from the games are the touring clubs, not the local ones? Still, I think the Wellington Economic Development people or whatever it is should consider it, on the grounds that I would enjoy it quite a lot.
We could just enquire about having 1 of the UK teams that are already in Australia, popping over to Wellington for a 3 day, 1 game situation.
Probably not this season due to the covid hangover / squad inconsistencies. But maybe in a years time when life is *hopefully* a bit more settled
The games where big sellers, though the ticket prices where really cheap at like $35. I believe the cost of Newcastle and West Hams travel and accommodation had to be covered as well as the three stadium hires (Forsyth Barr, Westpac and Eden Park). Sure there was local council funding provided but I'm sure I remember it being a money loser for the owners.
We could just enquire about having 1 of the UK teams that are already in Australia, popping over to Wellington for a 3 day, 1 game situation.
Probably not this season due to the covid hangover / squad inconsistencies. But maybe in a years time when life is *hopefully* a bit more settled
It’s also a WC year and I wouldn’t be surprised if any International players bypassed Leeds and Palace’s trips to Oz for example.
We could just enquire about having 1 of the UK teams that are already in Australia, popping over to Wellington for a 3 day, 1 game situation.
Probably not this season due to the covid hangover / squad inconsistencies. But maybe in a years time when life is *hopefully* a bit more settled
It’s also a WC year and I wouldn’t be surprised if any International players bypassed Leeds and Palace’s trips to Oz for example.
What's happening to Martin Luckie park? The nix still going to use that too or are they dropping it after so much was invested in it? With the team being away because of covid it was probably hardly ever used.
What's happening to Martin Luckie park? The nix still going to use that too or are they dropping it after so much was invested in it? With the team being away because of covid it was probably hardly ever used.
martin luckie park has been well used over the years, the kids have been training there and using it regularly. might change now that the facility in Upper Hutt has been opened though.
What's happening to Martin Luckie park? The nix still going to use that too or are they dropping it after so much was invested in it? With the team being away because of covid it was probably hardly ever used.
martin luckie park has been well used over the years, the kids have been training there and using it regularly. might change now that the facility in Upper Hutt has been opened though.
Would seem daft to use it when you've got a world class facility. Guess they may run academy games out of there?
What's happening to Martin Luckie park? The nix still going to use that too or are they dropping it after so much was invested in it? With the team being away because of covid it was probably hardly ever used.
martin luckie park has been well used over the years, the kids have been training there and using it regularly. might change now that the facility in Upper Hutt has been opened though.
Would seem daft to use it when you've got a world class facility. Guess they may run academy games out of there?
What makes you say that?
What makes you say that?
They posted on their Instagram a list of qualified clubs which did not include the Phoenix. That post now appears to have been deleted. Must've been an error then.
only the bottom two teams of the league enter at the qualification stage, the rest are automatically in the round of 32 I think?
only the bottom two teams of the league enter at the qualification stage, the rest are automatically in the round of 32 I think?
Top 8 automatically qualify. Bottom 4 playoff.
https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/our-opportunity-how-arnold-approaching-qatar-2022
Arnold also revealed that he will be lobbying to bring forward the start of the A-League Men’s season this year to give his players the best opportunity to be match-fit before the World Cup in Qatar.
I need to be able to see players to select because it takes a good five to six weeks to get started in a new season.
I'm all for an earlier start tho!
I’m guessing they will try start ALM Friday Oct 7th Oct.
I’m guessing they will try start ALM Friday Oct 7th Oct.
The Australian Cup is going to come around fast for Wellington Phoenix. First R32 game is less than a month away. Draw is next Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/vnC0MpwNHj
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) June 22, 2022
The Australian Cup is going to come around fast for Wellington Phoenix. First R32 game is less than a month away. Draw is next Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/vnC0MpwNHj
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) June 22, 2022
This table doesn't make sense to me. How does it work?
The Australian Cup is going to come around fast for Wellington Phoenix. First R32 game is less than a month away. Draw is next Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/vnC0MpwNHj
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) June 22, 2022
This table doesn't make sense to me. How does it work?
Took me a while to read it too, poorly laid out for mine, but quite simply - The round (Round of 32, 16, QF, SF, Final) is at the top.
Whatever dates are below are the match dates for that particular round.
Hope that helps. 👍
FWIW Phoenix pre-season is set to start next Friday (or so I was told). Gather the AWs might be back slightly later.
OFC U-19 (U-20) Cup set to take place at some stage in September.
Round of 32 draw: Wed Jun 29 9.30pm NZT
(A-League Men likely to start on Fri Oct 7)
I'm excited that potential cup match/es are just a month or so away. Hopefully we get another good cup run out this time around too.
Would we want another A-League side first up or rather an NPL team so that we can warm ourselves into the thing?
I'm excited that potential cup match/es are just a month or so away. Hopefully we get another good cup run out this time around too.
Would we want another A-League side first up or rather an NPL team so that we can warm ourselves into the thing?
NSW has been carnage for the NPL sides. One NPL1 side, two NPL2 sides and Wollongong United from the Illawarra Premier League (the 6th tier) are their representatives. So a nice trip to the 'gong would be nice.
Australia Cup - Round of 32 Live Draw 🏆
— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) June 28, 2022
Details:@AustraliaCup 2022 Round of 32 Live Draw
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
7:30pm AEST, 9:30pm NZT
Watch LIVE on 10 Play, Australia Cup Facebook & My Football YouTube#AustraliaCup #MagicOfTheCup#COYN!
💛🖤
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 😍
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) June 29, 2022
Lock these key dates in your calendar! 🔥@FIFAWorldCup break explained: https://t.co/gVeoVmItUX#WeAreALeagues pic.twitter.com/KXRe0mE4fK
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 😍
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) June 29, 2022
Lock these key dates in your calendar! 🔥@FIFAWorldCup break explained: https://t.co/gVeoVmItUX#WeAreALeagues pic.twitter.com/KXRe0mE4fK
I hope the players are able to do likewise!
Match 🔟
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