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Football United - July 2014 West Ham and Newcastle visit

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over 11 years ago

IronNix fan wrote:
JonoNewton wrote:

IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.

Umm that non-descript training gear is their away kit for 2014/15

ok i know its about money but Im sorry the question still needs to be asked - why the hell does NUFC even need an 'away' kit when they are the only premier league team that plays in b/w stripes???

Its part of the laws as set out by FIFA.

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over 11 years ago
IronNix fan wrote:
JonoNewton wrote:

IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.

Umm that non-descript training gear is their away kit for 2014/15

ok i know its about money but Im sorry the question still needs to be asked - why the hell does NUFC even need an 'away' kit when they are the only premier league team that plays in b/w stripes???
even FROM a money perspective I would have thought that since visuals are a key aspect of brand equity, the more they play in black and white the stronger the brand recognition . . . the more shirts are sold . . . the more money brought in . . . blah blah
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over 11 years ago

AJ13 wrote:

IronNix fan wrote:
JonoNewton wrote:

IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.

Umm that non-descript training gear is their away kit for 2014/15

ok i know its about money but Im sorry the question still needs to be asked - why the hell does NUFC even need an 'away' kit when they are the only premier league team that plays in b/w stripes???

Its part of the laws as set out by FIFA.

Also, there's FA and League Cup games and friendlies. They don't only play EPL games.

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over 11 years ago

Well, for those on here that moaned from start to finish re the ticketing, it's not likely going to be something that'll cause you angst over again in a hurry.

FFA are lobbing a handsome $250,000 access fee on to future ventures like these.

:)

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over 11 years ago

Ryan wrote:

AJ13 wrote:

9506 attended according to ODT. So thats a $200-$300 profit?

Yeah but with the 2,200 stadium pass holders that's only 7306 paying customers (well probably more as most of the rugby loving pass holders wouldn't bother going)

Not successful but hopefully not too big a loss.

I wonder what Dunedin is going to do, they can't keep losing money on the stadium but really have no alternative. Sell the roof to WellNix and get it shipped up here.

I'm so torn between loving this stadium and events like this, while equally knowing that when I become a ratepayer, i'll be paying for it my entire life...

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over 11 years ago

Lock it in Vick. Champion

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over 11 years ago

Newcastle have now arrived in Wellington. My Mum was visiting here the last couple of days and she was at the airport waiting for her flight back home about an hour and half ago and saw them arrive. Noone seemed to notice who they were.

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over 11 years ago

ajc28 wrote:

Noone seemed to notice who they were.

Were they wearing their traditional nondescript grey?


Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


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over 11 years ago

Heh. She said she saw loads of people go past with Wonga on their top but didn't recognise any of them and didn't notice Pardew (the only one she would have recognised), and there didn't seem to be anyone waiting to greet them or ask for autographs etc.

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over 11 years ago
IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.
I was rather underwhelmed with the whole thing last night. Lets move on just say Im expecting better from tonight and much better from Saturday.
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over 11 years ago

ajc28 wrote:

Heh. She said she saw loads of people go past with Wonga on their top but didn't recognise any of them and didn't notice Pardew (the only one she would have recognised), and there didn't seem to be anyone waiting to greet them or ask for autographs etc.

They arrived in Dunedin in the weekend.

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over 11 years ago

Fenix wrote:
IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.
I was rather underwhelmed with the whole thing last night. Lets move on just say Im expecting better from tonight and much better from Saturday.

Well it's a bigger deal for Nix and they are more prepared than Sydney who have only had one other hitout. Nix want to get fans from this, so need to perform well.

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over 11 years ago
IronNix fan wrote:
JonoNewton wrote:

IronNix fan wrote:
of course it will all have been about money/sponsorship and associated nonsense but watching that game on TV last night was disappointing. Im realistic enough to know that for WHU and NUFC these games are nothing more than a bit of a kick about, but for NZ its a real big deal. So to have Newcastle playing in what looked like totally non-descript training gear was pathetic; frankly Sydney's opponents could have been anyone - the least they could have done would have been to play in the traditional black and white stripes. OK the players wouldnt have been any different but isnt the kit an integral part of what makes Newcastle United Newcastle United? In my mind it is.

Umm that non-descript training gear is their away kit for 2014/15

ok i know its about money but Im sorry the question still needs to be asked - why the hell does NUFC even need an 'away' kit when they are the only premier league team that plays in b/w stripes???
West Brom play in dark blue and white stripes, Spurs and Swansea play in white. Potental problems when playing those three, at least

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

ajc28 wrote:

Heh. She said she saw loads of people go past with Wonga on their top but didn't recognise any of them and didn't notice Pardew (the only one she would have recognised), and there didn't seem to be anyone waiting to greet them or ask for autographs etc.

Stuff article said there was only 1 supporter waiting from them, who had flown over from Perth.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10301360/Newcastle-stars-touch-down-in-Wellington/

Brief interview in that link as well.

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over 11 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

Lock it in Vick. Champion

Done. Will be there about midday.

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over 11 years ago

I last saw Newcastle play live when Kevin Keegan was playing for them.  Its been a long time between drinks/long drinks between times

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over 11 years ago
[/quote] West Brom play in dark blue and white stripes, Spurs and Swansea play in white. Potental problems when playing those three, at least[/quote] then wear the alternative kit when there is a clash!!!! not just because you are away from home. i dont see Nike or Apple or Facebook or anyone else for that matter changing the logo when 'products' are sold overseas my point simply is just perhaps that wearing the black and white on every possible occasion stengthens and builds brand equity which potentially bring in a heck of a lot more $$$ than selling a few thousand replica away kits that (a) is bland in the extreme, and (b) no-one recognises!!! . . . but maybe I'm wrong. Who knows, who cares . . . I'm not a Newcastle fan, but given the novelty of their visit, it would have been nice to see them in their traditional kit. Rant over.
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over 11 years ago

people might think it was the mighty Wharfies

Founder

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over 11 years ago

IronNix will be pleased to hear that Newcastle are wearing grey on Saturday in Wellington.


Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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over 11 years ago

Can someone answer this. When the first game finishes can we leave the stadium and come back in for the second?

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 11 years ago

How far you going to go in 40 mins or so?

Don't know the actual answer but probably not...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

I support both teams . what do I do?

I LOVE LAMP

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over 11 years ago · edited over 11 years ago · History

this is new

 haka I mean

I LOVE LAMP

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over 11 years ago

holy 1 nil

I LOVE LAMP

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over 11 years ago

Duraaaaa

a.haak

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over 11 years ago

OK Ernie

4-5-1 all in our own half for the next 75 mins

"Phoenix till they lose"

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over 11 years ago

Well this is already better than last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

Steve-O wrote:

Well this is already better than last night.

How much would you pay for a ticket?

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over 11 years ago

Steve-O wrote:

Well this is already better than last night.

I dunno, Sydney getting stuffed 4-zip and the clubs facebook page throbbing with post match angst was pretty good 

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over 11 years ago

So far, about $32.60 I would say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

round up to the nearest 100

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over 11 years ago

Ryan's Rovers wrote:

james dean wrote:

This has to be the last big football game in Dunedin.  Truly flogging a dead horse down there.  The stadium was so expensive it needs to host events but it's not good for anyone the council stumping up for matches people don't attend.  I could have predicted this wouldn't have been well attended because Dunedin is not a good football crowd

Really, they should have had 2 double headers - Wgtn and Auckland.  I think you'd have gotten well over 25k in Akld and obviously good crowds in Wgtn too.  Then you can also justify the higher prices.

In order to fit 2 games in for each side, one had to be midweek. Would a Tuesday & Wednesday night double header have worked at Eden Park? I think Welnix knew Dunners was always going to be an issue for crowds but they got the stadium hire cheap and given the likelihood for bad weather, it has the roof.

KO at 5 and 8?  I think it would have worked even if a lot of people may have only gone down for the second half of the first game - one dayers work during the week exactly like that.

Normo's coming home

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over 11 years ago

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!

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over 11 years ago

Ticket price going up...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

Jeebus we are looking spiffingly splendidly good!

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over 11 years ago

Steve-O wrote:

Ticket price going up...

Definitely a good $90

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over 11 years ago

Playing VERY well I have to say!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

You aren't Steve-O.  Who are you?

"Phoenix till they lose"

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over 11 years ago

Playing a bit deeper now, gonna end up losing!

I'm back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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over 11 years ago

TAKE MY MONEY PHOENIX!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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