Wellington Phoenix Men

Better than last year

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
the reason why people say "the phoenix are sh*t" is because they compare them to the likes of man.u

just call them and walk away.

and if they still claim "the phoenix are sh*t" - hit them.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
whooooooo wrote:
the reason why people say "the phoenix are sh*t" is because they compare them to the likes of man.u

just call them and walk away.

and if they still claim "the phoenix are sh*t" - hit them.
 
So true, they always say Premier League is much better and all that, of course it is. But the A-League is the best football you can watch live in your own backyard.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

There are plenty of Football "supporters" in Wellington and NZ. Too many expect the Phoenix and the A-league to be like watching Man U.

They need to understand that this is the last chance for professional football in NZ and it will only improve if they get out and support it.
 
There's plenty of crap games in all sports, Rugby anyone?, and they need to support it through the down times. Otherwise there'll be nothing left to criticise.
 
I realise I'm preaching to the converted, but this is the message that has to get through.
 
ozespri2009-07-22 20:40:16
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
whooooooo wrote:
the reason why people say "the phoenix are sh*t" is because they compare them to the likes of man.u

just call them and walk away.

and if they still claim "the phoenix are sh*t" - hit them.
 
 
You can also point out to them that in the 5th season of the English league, Man U finished bottom of Division One and only escaped relegation through the Div One/Div Two playoff system. (Just for good measure, Man U finished bottom the following year and did go down.)
 
The point being that they're comparing a team that has completed just two seasons with one over a hundred years old and on the other side of the world.
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clark007e wrote:
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lol. Yip your friends are dickheads. Haha jokes.

But I've got same sorta scenario. Mates from back at college will come with me, but getting my uni mates is pretty hard. Its hard to get people to try something new.

Thats why I've had a lot of luck with my younger siblings and cousins. all aged like 8 - 15. And they are getting in to it. I'm trying to get them all to bring a mate to that first game and everyones really keen.
Hopefully more people can do this, because if we grow the fanbase from that age, the clubs just gonna get stronger and stronger. So hoping for that Perth thrashing we all want
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yeah thats soo true, I find older people around me dont like the phoenix as much as my age group. but Im sure when atleast my aged people (16-17) start going to uni, there will be more support.
 
I know atleast three of us here are planning on going to wellington because of the phoenix. it seperates wellington fro the other universitys
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it was a deciding factor of me staying put in Wellington next year
 
impressive
 
 
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
whooooooo wrote:
the reason why people say "the phoenix are sh*t" is because they compare them to the likes of man.u

just call them and walk away.

and if they still claim "the phoenix are sh*t" - hit them.
Man with a plan.
You know we belong together...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
clark007e wrote:
sebsational wrote:
playwithFire wrote:
scoop wrote:
I wish i could be as confident as other people. Just anyone i talk to my age (Uni Students) and there doesn't seem to be any interest in the Nix at all. Maybe all my friends are just Dickheads. Lets hope the Kiddy market is still there

Positive stuff in the paper will help. Bring on more Dom Post please.



lol. Yip your friends are dickheads. Haha jokes.

But I've got same sorta scenario. Mates from back at college will come with me, but getting my uni mates is pretty hard. Its hard to get people to try something new.

Thats why I've had a lot of luck with my younger siblings and cousins. all aged like 8 - 15. And they are getting in to it. I'm trying to get them all to bring a mate to that first game and everyones really keen.
Hopefully more people can do this, because if we grow the fanbase from that age, the clubs just gonna get stronger and stronger. So hoping for that Perth thrashing we all want
 
yeah thats soo true, I find older people around me dont like the phoenix as much as my age group. but Im sure when atleast my aged people (16-17) start going to uni, there will be more support.
 
I know atleast three of us here are planning on going to wellington because of the phoenix. it seperates wellington fro the other universitys


it was a deciding factor of me staying put in Wellington next year
Yeah the Nix are the main reason I didn't move away from Wellington last year.
You know we belong together...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I moved away before the Nix even existed :P

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
clark007e wrote:
its hard to be a young phoenix fan imo i always get sh** from people who think where crap and think the phoenix are a waste of time one good season and these people will be on the phoenix ride.
 
Welcome to football fanship, if that's a word.
 
I am really looking forward to the season too, I am also going to start watching more non-Nix games, there is so much else of interest such as the two new teams, Perth looking good, Sydney's new coach, see if J. Aloisi can find form again and how Kofi Danning continues to develop, and who can knock over Melbourne.
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the nix are what brought me back to watching and getting into football. for 10 odd years i couldnt be bothered with it. wasnt till i moved to oz saw some games on tv + wc, that i started watching again but the nix are what got me into a fanatic again  churr phoenix....

bring on 09/10 i'm ready as hell!!!!!!
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I wasn't a huge football fan before the nix but now i am and i must say that this site probably has a lot to do with it imo.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Oska wrote:
clark007e wrote:
sebsational wrote:

I know atleast three of us here are planning on going to wellington because of the phoenix. it seperates wellington fro the other universitys


it was a deciding factor of me staying put in Wellington next year
Yeah the Nix are the main reason I didn't move away from Wellington last year.


I'm looking at moving to Dunedin (finishing off at Otago Uni for specific papers), but the only way I will is if I can spend summer semester up here. Leaving the 'nix is definitely the biggest con in regards to moving
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Moss might be a loss just remember that Crowther is only 20. I would like to think he will learn from his mistakes and make a fine keeper.
 
Better this year? Yes, We  are playing in a really cool kit. I'm not trying to be over optimistic but I have this gut feeling that this team cool really jell into a fine unit and prove some pundits dead wrong.
 
As someonelese said, our defence is looking quite solid despite the goals let in so far. Stuff they will tighten up on I am sure.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
clark007e wrote:


it was a deciding factor of me staying put in Wellington next year
 
The Nix are a major factor in me returning to Wellington next year as well.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
clark007e wrote:
its hard to be a young phoenix fan imo i always get sh** from people who think where crap and think the phoenix are a waste of time one good season and these people will be on the phoenix ride.


You have fists for a reason
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
valeo wrote:
I moved away before the Nix even existed :P


I moved to Auckland for the Knights
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Being a young fan is easy , ive always supported the phoenix and other teams such as Knights and Kings i attended there games in Auckland
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
clark007e wrote:
sebsational wrote:
playwithFire wrote:
scoop wrote:
I wish i could be as confident as other people. Just anyone i talk to my age (Uni Students) and there doesn't seem to be any interest in the Nix at all. Maybe all my friends are just Dickheads. Lets hope the Kiddy market is still there

Positive stuff in the paper will help. Bring on more Dom Post please.



lol. Yip your friends are dickheads. Haha jokes.

But I've got same sorta scenario. Mates from back at college will come with me, but getting my uni mates is pretty hard. Its hard to get people to try something new.

Thats why I've had a lot of luck with my younger siblings and cousins. all aged like 8 - 15. And they are getting in to it. I'm trying to get them all to bring a mate to that first game and everyones really keen.
Hopefully more people can do this, because if we grow the fanbase from that age, the clubs just gonna get stronger and stronger. So hoping for that Perth thrashing we all want
 
yeah thats soo true, I find older people around me dont like the phoenix as much as my age group. but Im sure when atleast my aged people (16-17) start going to uni, there will be more support.
 
I know atleast three of us here are planning on going to wellington because of the phoenix. it seperates wellington fro the other universitys


it was a deciding factor of me staying put in Wellington next year


I'm likely to head up to Wellington next year to do criminology at Victory University and in all honesty the Phoenix were as influential a part in my decision as adding criminology to my degree.

And to people who say it's easy to be a young Phoenix fan, life must be bliss.  I get served up with more than my fair share of faeces.  It didn't help at all that I took 5 friends along to the Phoenix vs Mainland match that was a 0-0 snorefest.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
ozespri wrote:

There are plenty of Football "supporters" in Wellington and NZ. Too many expect the Phoenix and the A-league to be like watching Man U.

They need to understand that this is the last chance for professional football in NZ and it will only improve if they get out and support it.
 
There's plenty of crap games in all sports, Rugby anyone?, and they need to support it through the down times. Otherwise there'll be nothing left to criticise.
 
I realise I'm preaching to the converted, but this is the message that has to get through.
 
 
Well said !
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Lonegunmen wrote:
ozespri wrote:

There are plenty of Football "supporters" in Wellington and NZ. Too many expect the Phoenix and the A-league to be like watching Man U.

They need to understand that this is the last chance for professional football in NZ and it will only improve if they get out and support it.
 
There's plenty of crap games in all sports, Rugby anyone?, and they need to support it through the down times. Otherwise there'll be nothing left to criticise.
 
I realise I'm preaching to the converted, but this is the message that has to get through.
 
 
Well said !
 
I think the Wgtn supporters are pretty fickle and fair weather: If the wins start to mount up so will the crowd.  On the downside the oval ball game attendances were down this year and there was a bit of hand wringing over possible reasons (too much rugby, confusing new rules, recession).
 
Can't do much about the the economic climate but what the Nix and (more accurately) the YF offer is a game with passion and atmosphere.  That is a major difference to what's been on offer in the S14.  Dunno how that message is conveyed to the average punter but once experienced it's quite addictive! 
 
Not sure what Tony P has planned for the next few weeks leading up to 16 August in terms of raising profile, but seeing Phoenix gear worn around town, at schools etc would be be a good start (are Fever/Phoenix Fridays still happening?).
 
 

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cheers HN.
 
So... maybe a bit excessive, but how about
 
Welly Wednesday
Phoenix Thursday
Fever Friday
 
Assuming work places have good taste in dress codes of course!

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I was wearing an 09 Fat Bird today.  Tomorrow I might drag out the Phoenix tie, but I think it has beer stains.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Maybe wear a louder shirt to take attention away from the beer stains?

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Well, stripes are still worn quite a bit.
 
I was thinking maybe yellow and black - although perhaps pastel coloured in the office.

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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Lonegunmen wrote:
Moss might be a loss just remember that Crowther is only 20. I would like to think he will learn from his mistakes and make a fine keeper.
 
Better this year? Yes, We  are playing in a really cool kit. I'm not trying to be over optimistic but I have this gut feeling that this team cool really jell into a fine unit and prove some pundits dead wrong.
 
As someonelese said, our defence is looking quite solid despite the goals let in so far. Stuff they will tighten up on I am sure.


Agreed.
I think our recruiting has been perfect this season.
All our signings are going to be automatic starters or atleast really push for it. Apart from the youth which is to be expected. But one more top notch starter signed, and we will be in business.

So many people have said that all our signings should be as good or better than our current 1st XI and I have to honestly say that they are.


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think that the main difference between this year and seasons 1 and 2 is the management team. They have really learnt from their mistakes and worked hard to make the club better. Congrats guys  

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d-diddy wrote:

I think that the main difference between this year and seasons 1 and 2 is the management team. They have really learnt from their mistakes and worked hard to make the club better. Congrats guys  

 
yeah agreed. it seems like the coaching side has a really firm base with the three coaches. gould, trani and herbert. they seem like a great team and its a bonus having gould as he can coach goal keeping also.
 
whose the younger fella with short darker hair that is at most games sitting on the bench. I always think he is a player but he isnt.?
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I think that we've dealt with the search for strikers very well. We haven't rushed into anything or panicked, we pushed Ifill for an answer at exactly the right time etc. I think Tony P and co should be commended for this. Hopefully we can get it all together on the pitch now before the start of the season!

a.haak

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d-diddy wrote:

I think that the main difference between this year and seasons 1 and 2 is the management team. They have really learnt from their mistakes and worked hard to make the club better. Congrats guys  

 
Couldn't agree more - thought out carefully the coaching structure, optimum squad size, who should stay / go and what type of replacement players were needed. Then executed the plan very very well.
 
There were some of us (puts own hand up) who, still scarred by the failure to recruit a second striker last year, thought we were heading towards the same failure. I think the management team have established a great deal of credibility through this off season's recruitment and will reap the reward of greater supporter confidence in the future.
 
Now it is up to the coaches and players to deliver on the park and us supporters to fire things up off the park.
 
 
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
When are the team due back into Wellington? Sunday or Monday?
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Hard News wrote:
I was wearing an 09 Fat Bird today.� Tomorrow I might drag out the Phoenix tie, but I think it has beer stains.


I took the Fat Bird for a stroll around town today (I know, great day for it and all).
Went into Hallenstein's, and the two guys working there asked about the shirt, and we ended up talking Nix for a few minutes (signing Ifill, Marco apparently buying a shirt at Hallenstein's before going to China with the team, etc). Good guys.   

Will prob take BBG out tomorrow for a stroll at lunchtime.
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
When can I get one?
You know we belong together...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The anti-Sunday brigade will not like the first half of the season, even though the days didn't affect crowd numbers at all last season. Once December rolls around the schedule looks great and if the weather gets warm(er) then bring it on I say
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I kind of like how everyone on this side of the ditch is writing us off. Will be all the more satisfying when we make the 6!

Last year everyone rated us to get into the top 4, so hopefully it's the opposite this year.

a.haak

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