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WPM R7 vs Auckland | Sat 7th Dec | 5pm | FeverTua to Mt Smart

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26 Nov 18:56 · edited 26 Nov 19:30 · History
So basically it’s a dinner and drink as much piss as you can drink within a certain amount of time to get your moneys worth?


Auckland will rise once more

26 Nov 19:51
imanixsupporter
I got tickets weeks ago, at that point they had two Nix zones at polar opposite ends of the ground, one of which was up in the nosebleeds overlooking the Port. I got tickets in the section on the other end of the stadium from the Port because who wants to be near them? But it looks like I've been moved over to that Nix section anyway. How annoying is it that they have the home and away active zones right next to each other. Does this organisation know anything about football? But at least it looks like most of the Nix fans should be in the same place now?
 Yeah their ticketing has been a shambles. It's either stupidity or they have done it on purpose. At least by being behind a unique code it should have stopped local plebs from buying in the away section.
26 Nov 19:57
AucklandPhoenix
So basically it’s a dinner and drink as much piss as you can drink within a certain amount of time to get your moneys worth?



About right. Or Corporate freeloaders getting freebees from a Company wishing to impress them by buying them
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

26 Nov 23:29 · edited 26 Nov 23:29 · History
imanixsupporter
I got tickets weeks ago, at that point they had two Nix zones at polar opposite ends of the ground, one of which was up in the nosebleeds overlooking the Port. I got tickets in the section on the other end of the stadium from the Port because who wants to be near them? But it looks like I've been moved over to that Nix section anyway. How annoying is it that they have the home and away active zones right next to each other. Does this organisation know anything about football? But at least it looks like most of the Nix fans should be in the same place now?

Well at least the 2 fans groups should be able to hear each other's chants now!
I remember reading about a few Nix fans, who almost seemed disappointed they couldn't hear what The Port where chanting at the ROF.

And imagine Mt Smart being a very open ground, it would be even harder to hear them if you were at opposite ends.

Hopefully adds to the atmosphere having the groups close together, without yeah leading to any trouble.
27 Nov 00:04 · edited 27 Nov 00:05 · History
coochiee
imanixsupporter
I got tickets weeks ago, at that point they had two Nix zones at polar opposite ends of the ground, one of which was up in the nosebleeds overlooking the Port. I got tickets in the section on the other end of the stadium from the Port because who wants to be near them? But it looks like I've been moved over to that Nix section anyway. How annoying is it that they have the home and away active zones right next to each other. Does this organisation know anything about football? But at least it looks like most of the Nix fans should be in the same place now?

Well at least the 2 fans groups should be able to hear each other's chants now!
I remember reading about a few Nix fans, who almost seemed disappointed they couldn't hear what The Port where chanting at the ROF.

And imagine Mt Smart being a very open ground, it would be even harder to hear them if you were at opposite ends.

Hopefully adds to the atmosphere having the groups close together, without yeah leading to any trouble.


Honestly, not a cheap shot at the Port but at Sky, when the Fever Zone was quiet, you could see the Port were obviously doing some chanting, but I/we couldn't hear a thing. Yes, it would have been nice to hear. I was kinda waiting to hear a "You're not singing any more" when they scored. But nothing.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

27 Nov 00:12
LG
coochiee
imanixsupporter
I got tickets weeks ago, at that point they had two Nix zones at polar opposite ends of the ground, one of which was up in the nosebleeds overlooking the Port. I got tickets in the section on the other end of the stadium from the Port because who wants to be near them? But it looks like I've been moved over to that Nix section anyway. How annoying is it that they have the home and away active zones right next to each other. Does this organisation know anything about football? But at least it looks like most of the Nix fans should be in the same place now?

Well at least the 2 fans groups should be able to hear each other's chants now!
I remember reading about a few Nix fans, who almost seemed disappointed they couldn't hear what The Port where chanting at the ROF.

And imagine Mt Smart being a very open ground, it would be even harder to hear them if you were at opposite ends.

Hopefully adds to the atmosphere having the groups close together, without yeah leading to any trouble.


Honestly, not a cheap shot at the Port but at Sky, when the Fever Zone was quiet, you could see the Port were obviously doing some chanting, but I/we couldn't hear a thing. Yes, it would have been nice to hear. I was kinda waiting to hear a "You're not singing any more" when they scored. But nothing.

I was sitting in isle 30 and was actually able to hear them really well. I remember noting to my dad about how much more clearly we could hear the Port but could hardly hear the Fever
27 Nov 00:18
Stadium accoustics??
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

27 Nov 00:46
LG
AucklandPhoenix
So basically it’s a dinner and drink as much piss as you can drink within a certain amount of time to get your moneys worth?



About right. Or Corporate freeloaders getting freebees from a Company wishing to impress them by buying them

And you get a free playing shirt

"You can never get a bloody tradesman at Easter, it's a wonder Jesus got crucified" - Karl Pilkington

27 Nov 03:34 · edited 27 Nov 03:34 · History
Actually with the free shirt and if you get there early and leave last, drinking as much piss as you can, you could break even and have a good day

Auckland will rise once more

27 Nov 03:57
With the shirt it's not a bad deal... especially when you think about the cost of stadium food and drink.
27 Nov 22:01
Noah4thenix
LG
coochiee
imanixsupporter
I got tickets weeks ago, at that point they had two Nix zones at polar opposite ends of the ground, one of which was up in the nosebleeds overlooking the Port. I got tickets in the section on the other end of the stadium from the Port because who wants to be near them? But it looks like I've been moved over to that Nix section anyway. How annoying is it that they have the home and away active zones right next to each other. Does this organisation know anything about football? But at least it looks like most of the Nix fans should be in the same place now?

Well at least the 2 fans groups should be able to hear each other's chants now!
I remember reading about a few Nix fans, who almost seemed disappointed they couldn't hear what The Port where chanting at the ROF.

And imagine Mt Smart being a very open ground, it would be even harder to hear them if you were at opposite ends.

Hopefully adds to the atmosphere having the groups close together, without yeah leading to any trouble.


Honestly, not a cheap shot at the Port but at Sky, when the Fever Zone was quiet, you could see the Port were obviously doing some chanting, but I/we couldn't hear a thing. Yes, it would have been nice to hear. I was kinda waiting to hear a "You're not singing any more" when they scored. But nothing.

I was sitting in isle 30 and was actually able to hear them really well. I remember noting to my dad about how much more clearly we could hear the Port but could hardly hear the Fever

Was in a similar section and heard very little of the Fever. I recall there being a breeze but didn't think it was enough to drown either set of fans out (clearly it was).
29 Nov 06:54
Missed out on tickets for this match. Missus has organiséd a weekend on Waiheke Island to compensate.
 Anyone know of a bar or other venue on Waiheke that might be showing the match? Thanks.
30 Nov 05:00
On the name, Kiwi Classico is on the same level as Black Knights for me
30 Nov 06:03
InsulinMachine
On the name, Kiwi Classico is on the same level as Black Knights for me
Separate from whether the name is good or not, I just wish Sky would at least spell it right if they insist on using it- On tonight's broadcast and for the 1st derby at the start of the month they have spelt it 'Classico' when it should be 'Clasico' 
30 Nov 06:24
Very glad Auckland won today, so the mighty Nix can be the first to score against them and win against them. Will make it all the more sweet!

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

30 Nov 08:04
Ugh they won again. FFS.  
30 Nov 12:10
Oi Oi Edgecumbe
Very glad Auckland won today, so the mighty Nix can be the first to score against them and win against them. Will make it all the more sweet!

I’m hoping to hear the chants over on this side of the Tasman when we dirty their sheets

Tsamina mina hey hey
Waka waka hey hey
Four million down the drain
Paulsen concedes again


30 Nov 15:07 · edited 30 Nov 18:13 · History
austin111
Missed out on tickets for this match. Missus has organiséd a weekend on Waiheke Island to compensate.
 Anyone know of a bar or other venue on Waiheke that might be showing the match? Thanks.

Malones Irish bar at Surfdale shows  Sky Sport. Otherwise try some of the contacts at www.waihekeunited.org.nz
01 Dec 06:21
So what is the plans, pre-match drink venue? Organised march to the ground from the Penrose Train Station?
01 Dec 06:44
RR
So what is the plans, pre-match drink venue? Organised march to the ground from the Penrose Train Station?

go to page 2
01 Dec 06:48 · edited 01 Dec 06:50 · History
Noah4thenix
RR
So what is the plans, pre-match drink venue? Organised march to the ground from the Penrose Train Station?

go to page 2

My bad, I probably should have put more effort into the bumping of the thread.
01 Dec 06:54
RR
Noah4thenix
RR
So what is the plans, pre-match drink venue? Organised march to the ground from the Penrose Train Station?

go to page 2

My bad, I probably should have put more effort into the bumping of the thread.

nah mate it's no problem, can't expect everyone to remember EVERY little detail from all the threads lmao
01 Dec 08:07
can it be Saturday already!! This is going to be a long week!
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
01 Dec 08:55
If at least 20,324 people turn up on Saturday, AFC will have had more fans in attendance this season than the NZ Knights had in total over their two seasons. 
01 Dec 10:23
RR
If at least 20,324 people turn up on Saturday, AFC will have had more fans in attendance this season than the NZ Knights had in total over their two seasons. 
Bet A League bosses are secretly hoping both NZ teams get home finals as there is a decent chance both sellout.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

01 Dec 16:44
ballane
RR
If at least 20,324 people turn up on Saturday, AFC will have had more fans in attendance this season than the NZ Knights had in total over their two seasons. 
Bet A League bosses are secretly hoping both NZ teams get home finals as there is a decent chance both sellout.

Auckland v Wellington two leg semi would probably sell out both legs, including if Auckland moved their home match to Eden Park.

Three for me, and two for them.

01 Dec 19:02
Buffon II
ballane
RR
If at least 20,324 people turn up on Saturday, AFC will have had more fans in attendance this season than the NZ Knights had in total over their two seasons. 
Bet A League bosses are secretly hoping both NZ teams get home finals as there is a decent chance both sellout.

Auckland v Wellington two leg semi would probably sell out both legs, including if Auckland moved their home match to Eden Park.
Would rather keep that one for a Grand Final at the Ring of Fire.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

01 Dec 20:18
I think the season really has been ideal from a marketing perspective from everyones point of view.

Auck is gettng great coverage after a great start (and good crowds). The NIX got that crowd during the season they've always dreamed of, plus have had a decent start... and the A League finally has a successful new franchise it appears with viewership numbers up significantly from last year.

Win Win all around.
01 Dec 20:22
If anyone has any spare tickets please DM me... I'm all sorted personally, but trying to help out a friend get tickets for her and her kid after she dropped the ball as they say.
02 Dec 00:35
kwlap
can it be Saturday already!! This is going to be a long week!

I almost don't want to say this "out loud" but I'm kind of dreading Saturday... hah
02 Dec 01:34
queenofthequail
kwlap
can it be Saturday already!! This is going to be a long week!

I almost don't want to say this "out loud" but I'm kind of dreading Saturday... hah


That is pretty standard fare ahead of a big derby match though.

Three for me, and two for them.

02 Dec 01:37
Any idea if public transport is included in AFC tickets? 
02 Dec 01:50
Oluwayemi will likely be the most nervous going into the rematch, though he has definitely recovered well since the costly mistake.
02 Dec 01:56
As far as I'm concerned a win is mandatory. We can't lose the first two derbies or we'll never hear the end of it. A draw would be acceptable but it won't feel nearly as satisfying as getting revenge in front of their home crowd
02 Dec 02:31
MetalLegNZ
If anyone has any spare tickets please DM me... I'm all sorted personally, but trying to help out a friend get tickets for her and her kid after she dropped the ball as they say.

02 Dec 02:44
RR
Any idea if public transport is included in AFC tickets? 

I couldn't find any information on this on the Ticketmaster, stadium or Auckland Transport websites. Pretty silly.

For people travelling up, you can now tag on and off from public transport using any contactless payment method (no need for a HOP card). Not sure why this wasn't a thing already, but hey...
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/contactless-payments/using-contactless-payments-on-auckland-public-transport
02 Dec 02:57 · edited 02 Dec 02:57 · History

Getting to the Venue

Go Media Stadium is situated at 2 Beasley Ave, Penrose, Auckland. Please refer to your ticket for the correct entrance gate. Find directions to Go Media Stadium here.


Public Transport
 
You can travel to Auckland FC matches for free on regular Auckland Transport services using your matchday ticket.


Find the full public transport options for reaching Go Media Stadium on the Auckland Transport website here.

02 Dec 03:27
Ah... the one place I didn't think to check (: