Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
Ugh gross,Im disliking this new team more and more each day. Brown has no loyalty to the club he spent so many years at. Stuff Reid and Hickey as well pretending like the Nix Don't exist.
Before people start saying Brown has no loyalty... how do we know he didn't try. Perhaps the NIX owners weren't happy with what he wanted or visa versa.
I'm personally just happy to see people like Brown and Reid get involved.
I freely admit i base my opinion without knowing if Brown spoke to the Nix first. Maybe the journalist could ask, Brown a Wellingtonian himself as to why he chose Auckland instead of Wellington? If Welix is turning people away then that needs to be answered too. We probably have the smallest budget in the league too, we need quality investors like them.
Brown should be investing in a new NZ club out of Christchurch. Ain't no Merinos in the North Island.
I suspect it's Auckland, because that's where All Birds sole NZ shop is, direct US flights come into Auckland, Foley is an American, All Birds is based Stateside etc etc. Commercial reasons
It's because investors feel a sense of security having a major shareholder in 'Big Bill' who has a track record w/ financially successful sports frachises. Happy to have him doing the heavy lifting whilst they ride the coattails. Plus, if you own a business like Brown, or are someone like Reid/Williams, you have a pipeline for your future brand through Foley. Picture 'Allbirds, official leisure foot-ware of Bournemouth'...
The ownership structure of the Nix is far less attractive. You're buying into an investment that requires you to be hands on opposed to watching from afar. More responsibility, more risk, potential power dynamics, you're the 'new kid on the block' at the round table etc.
Mind you, I haven't found much information or data about Welnix unless I want to pay for it. So I have no real idea.
But, at the end of the day, it's down too 'what is going to create value for me?' opposed to the love of the game of things. I desperately hope I'm wrong, but i mean, what does Ali Williams know about football?
AFC is a club born through business, for Foley to add to his large NZ business portfolio. I'd rather belong to a club with the lowest budget in the league than a sell-out mickey mouse cash grab.
Sincerely KP
theprof
Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
It's because investors feel a sense of security having a major shareholder in 'Big Bill' who has a track record w/ financially successful sports frachises. Happy to have him doing the heavy lifting whilst they ride the coattails. Plus, if you own a business like Brown, or are someone like Reid/Williams, you have a pipeline for your future brand through Foley. Picture 'Allbirds, official leisure foot-ware of Bournemouth'...
The ownership structure of the Nix is far less attractive. You're buying into an investment that requires you to be hands on opposed to watching from afar. More responsibility, more risk, potential power dynamics, you're the 'new kid on the block' at the round table etc.
Mind you, I haven't found much information or data about Welnix unless I want to pay for it. So I have no real idea.
But, at the end of the day, it's down too 'what is going to create value for me?' opposed to the love of the game of things. I desperately hope I'm wrong, but i mean, what does Ali Williams know about football?
AFC is a club born through business, for Foley to add to his large NZ business portfolio. I'd rather belong to a club with the lowest budget in the league than a sell-out mickey mouse cash grab.
Sincerely KP
theprof
Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
You dont think Rob and co count as big business? Sure, they are comparatively small to Foley but each of the Welnix board have some impressive credentials.
It's because investors feel a sense of security having a major shareholder in 'Big Bill' who has a track record w/ financially successful sports frachises. Happy to have him doing the heavy lifting whilst they ride the coattails. Plus, if you own a business like Brown, or are someone like Reid/Williams, you have a pipeline for your future brand through Foley. Picture 'Allbirds, official leisure foot-ware of Bournemouth'...
The ownership structure of the Nix is far less attractive. You're buying into an investment that requires you to be hands on opposed to watching from afar. More responsibility, more risk, potential power dynamics, you're the 'new kid on the block' at the round table etc.
Mind you, I haven't found much information or data about Welnix unless I want to pay for it. So I have no real idea.
But, at the end of the day, it's down too 'what is going to create value for me?' opposed to the love of the game of things. I desperately hope I'm wrong, but i mean, what does Ali Williams know about football?
AFC is a club born through business, for Foley to add to his large NZ business portfolio. I'd rather belong to a club with the lowest budget in the league than a sell-out mickey mouse cash grab.
Sincerely KP
theprof
Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
Allbirds could’ve been the official leisure footwear partner of Tianjin Jinmen Tiger FC and Lower Hutt City AFC, but Tim’s loss I suppose.
It's because investors feel a sense of security having a major shareholder in 'Big Bill' who has a track record w/ financially successful sports frachises. Happy to have him doing the heavy lifting whilst they ride the coattails. Plus, if you own a business like Brown, or are someone like Reid/Williams, you have a pipeline for your future brand through Foley. Picture 'Allbirds, official leisure foot-ware of Bournemouth'...
The ownership structure of the Nix is far less attractive. You're buying into an investment that requires you to be hands on opposed to watching from afar. More responsibility, more risk, potential power dynamics, you're the 'new kid on the block' at the round table etc.
Mind you, I haven't found much information or data about Welnix unless I want to pay for it. So I have no real idea.
But, at the end of the day, it's down too 'what is going to create value for me?' opposed to the love of the game of things. I desperately hope I'm wrong, but i mean, what does Ali Williams know about football?
AFC is a club born through business, for Foley to add to his large NZ business portfolio. I'd rather belong to a club with the lowest budget in the league than a sell-out mickey mouse cash grab.
Sincerely KP
theprof
Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
You dont think Rob and co count as big business? Sure, they are comparatively small to Foley but each of the Welnix board have some impressive credentials.
Big time! and happy that we have these folks at the helm! Especially Rob with his keenness on environmental sustainability.
From a local perspective, they are great, but we have a financially concrete ceiling in NZ as opposed to USA and this chap Bill, which is what my opinion is based upon.
I'm fearful that money will take over passion. I can't wait till Derby Day to show these blokes that money doesn't buy culture.
It's because investors feel a sense of security having a major shareholder in 'Big Bill' who has a track record w/ financially successful sports frachises. Happy to have him doing the heavy lifting whilst they ride the coattails. Plus, if you own a business like Brown, or are someone like Reid/Williams, you have a pipeline for your future brand through Foley. Picture 'Allbirds, official leisure foot-ware of Bournemouth'...
The ownership structure of the Nix is far less attractive. You're buying into an investment that requires you to be hands on opposed to watching from afar. More responsibility, more risk, potential power dynamics, you're the 'new kid on the block' at the round table etc.
Mind you, I haven't found much information or data about Welnix unless I want to pay for it. So I have no real idea.
But, at the end of the day, it's down too 'what is going to create value for me?' opposed to the love of the game of things. I desperately hope I'm wrong, but i mean, what does Ali Williams know about football?
AFC is a club born through business, for Foley to add to his large NZ business portfolio. I'd rather belong to a club with the lowest budget in the league than a sell-out mickey mouse cash grab.
Sincerely KP
theprof
Gotta wonder what the Welnix team has done to annoy potential investors, annoying that big bucks billionaire has attracted more small time investors yet the Welnix team when asking for investors couldnt get anyone through the door.
You dont think Rob and co count as big business? Sure, they are comparatively small to Foley but each of the Welnix board have some impressive credentials.
Big time! and happy that we have these folks at the helm! Especially Rob with his keenness on environmental sustainability.
From a local perspective, they are great, but we have a financially concrete ceiling in NZ as opposed to USA and this chap Bill, which is what my opinion is based upon.
I'm fearful that money will take over passion. I can't wait till Derby Day to show these blokes that money doesn't buy culture.
Impossible
*thanks for the reply :)*
That seems pretty spot on TBH.
The chance to buy in from the start of a sports franchise owned by an obscenely rich foreigner with lots of sports teams under the belt probably means they know even if funds are tight then they may not wind up cap in hand.
Still, I love that our club is owned by Wellington elites. Makes it feel a little more special, even if they have to stretch their dollars sometimes.
I thought he was deemed ineligible for NZ? Afaik if you have Cook Island citizenship, you also have NZ citizenship. Maybe something has changed with him in recent seasons.
Kraev on the bench and a chance to make his first appearance for WSW against AU.
I'm still a little bit annoyed about the move, but after the solid signings we've made for this season, it has died down significantly compared to when it was initially announced.
And hey, at least it ain't AFC.
Update: Came on just before the 60 minute mark as Adelaide won it 2-1 with an early extra time goal.
Rough start for Zawada in the Eredivisie. Five straight losses for RKC Waalwilk with a -13 goal difference. Not looking optimistic that they'll avoid relegation, but who knows?
Tbf he probably should've realized something was off when they immediately made him captain
This is one of the most interesting individuals I've spoken to in football. Albert Riera was a paramedic who wanted to stop playing to go backpacking. Then he won 3 Champions Leagues + 2 more as coach. He's up against Hernan Crespo on Sunday. Mad story.https://t.co/6dfaHi17ma
This is one of the most interesting individuals I've spoken to in football. Albert Riera was a paramedic who wanted to stop playing to go backpacking. Then he won 3 Champions Leagues + 2 more as coach. He's up against Hernan Crespo on Sunday. Mad story.https://t.co/6dfaHi17ma
This is one of the most interesting individuals I've spoken to in football. Albert Riera was a paramedic who wanted to stop playing to go backpacking. Then he won 3 Champions Leagues + 2 more as coach. He's up against Hernan Crespo on Sunday. Mad story.https://t.co/6dfaHi17ma
One of our greats. I often think he gets overlooked for how good he was or important he was to the team. I don’t think we’ve had a better DM than him.
Different strengths, but Rufer has to be the candidate for better. That said, a fair argument they're on par. They are both great stories and players for the club. Just Riera's story is more exotic and improbable!
This is one of the most interesting individuals I've spoken to in football. Albert Riera was a paramedic who wanted to stop playing to go backpacking. Then he won 3 Champions Leagues + 2 more as coach. He's up against Hernan Crespo on Sunday. Mad story.https://t.co/6dfaHi17ma
One of our greats. I often think he gets overlooked for how good he was or important he was to the team. I don’t think we’ve had a better DM than him.
Different strengths, but Rufer has to be the candidate for better. That said, a fair argument they're on par. They are both great stories and players for the club. Just Riera's story is more exotic and improbable!
I think its a shame we didnt get more time with Riera. Our team fell apart without him in the squad where as it still seems to function with Rufer. Id argue we have spent years chasing another player similar to Albert but just havent managed to find it. Rufer is very good, but Riera was phenomenal.
What must sting extra is that they were up at first until one of their defenders got a red and then game was level 2 minutes later.
TBH honest if his goal was to play for the Polish national team he probably would've had better luck staying with us. At least in the A-league he would've been scoring goals.
Sitting a couple of tables down from Ernie Merrick in an airport lounge in Hong Kong day before yesterday, I was thinking there needs to be a recognised hand gesture of recognition that a fan can signal to a former player/manager if they spot them somewhere away from a football field.
Sitting a couple of tables down from Ernie Merrick in an airport lounge in Hong Kong day before yesterday, I was thinking there needs to be a recognised hand gesture of recognition that a fan can signal to a former player/manager if they spot them somewhere away from a football field.
The bird/Phoenix sign Barba does when he scores? Not the most subtle...but could work if done quickly hahaha
What must sting extra is that they were up at first until one of their defenders got a red and then game was level 2 minutes later.
TBH honest if his goal was to play for the Polish national team he probably would've had better luck staying with us. At least in the A-league he would've been scoring goals.
Sad to see but what can ya do?
I think you can feel sorry for him in terms of how shark it must feel - losing almost every game badly. I'm sure it takes a toll mentally. But in saying that I'm sure he is getting paid much more than what was likely a good wage already in the ALeague - so there's that at least
What must sting extra is that they were up at first until one of their defenders got a red and then game was level 2 minutes later.
TBH honest if his goal was to play for the Polish national team he probably would've had better luck staying with us. At least in the A-league he would've been scoring goals.
Sad to see but what can ya do?
He ain't anywhere near a Polish national team callup. Though he may confidently tell us he is.
