In reply to Tegal asking if I'd be "happy" taking half the games out of Wellington... obviously no... but I'd be a shit load happier with (1 or 2 if you listen to the interview) some games going if it makes the club sustainable and ultimately, successful which is the clearly stated desire if Welnix.
But you're right - lets all have a tanty and protest the owners who saved our club (it's not as though the FFA would have). Then, when they decide at the expiration of their licence that they cbf'd losing money AND copping grief from the clubs fans and decide to pull the pin and focus on rugby (or not, who cares). Then we can move the Zone to DF park and we'll all be happy (FYI - thats some sarcasm right there).
Bite the hand that feeds much?
I would love nothing more than being able to stumble to the Zone every week and watch a game with 10k fans (or more) and enjoy supporting a successful team. And if you look at what Welnix have said since their inception, nor would they. The cold hard facts are they are putting their money into our club... and if losing a game (or 2, even 3) a season to Auckland (Taihape, Nelson, wherever) in the short term is going to contribute to the success, sustainability and long term success of my club then as much as I hate it, I understand.
Am I going to reconsider my membership next season, or beyond? Of course not - because this is my club and I want to play my small part in their success, and if that means I only get to see them here 7, 8, or 10 times a year instead of 12 or 13 - so be it, they're my club and it sure as shit beats not seeing them at all. We nearly went there once, I don't wanna go there again.
If you have a different opinion then thats great, I respect and applaud that, it would suck if we all felt the same - but please show me the same respect in allowing me to have mine. Debate is great... and so are arseholes (like opinions, they help get the shit out).
Now where's the dicks/pussy's/arseholes vid from Team America?