Home and Away- The NZ Tour

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I let my guitar speak for me

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Wouldn't it be great (ie for me) for the A-League to have matches around NZ? The Knights played in Christchurch once and I am sure we got lots of people there, and it could open up the popularity to a lot more people.

I know Wellington got the license and I am extremely grateful for that, and it is important to grow the fanbase at the cake tin, however it would be cool to see some top quality football down South. A game could also be scheduled in Auckland to get the usual 350 people there that used to watch the Knights.

I dunno, just an idea.

I let my guitar speak for me

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Keep it in Wellington..

If you tour around the country may as well call it New Zealand Phoenix.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Dont agree not in the first season at least, we need to build a good crowd base here before they think of taking games to other centers.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

maybe in 2 season times, 1st u need ure wellington support built up

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think it needs to stay in Wellington. None of this touring business. By staying one place the fans become loyal. The players enjoy playing in front of the same passionate crowd week in, week out.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

WELLINGTON Pheonix. Plays in WELLINGTON. Maybe in the future, far future, well see some more NZ teams be entered in the A-League. But for now to get that fan base and atmopshere in the Stadium, it would hard moving around to keep the feel of the Nix.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I dont mind games being moved around.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It has to stay in Wellington

Moving it around the country will be a disaster

And please certainly not to Auckland

We do not deserve it!

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

That'd be stupid..and It's called the Wellington Phoenix not the New Zealand Phoenix...THe Phoenix should stay at one ground..it just makes things difficult if they play all over New Zealand.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

VimFuego wrote:

I dunno, just an idea.

whoa 350 people is pitiful, not even worth thinking about it.

but you could always fly to wellington on the odd occasion... air fares are pretty cheap and Sky TV is pretty expensive.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

King Douglas wrote:

VimFuego wrote:

I dunno, just an idea.

whoa 350 people is pitiful, not even worth thinking about it.

but you could always fly to wellington on the odd occasion... air fares are pretty cheap and Sky TV is pretty expensive.

sky tv expensive? what type of wage are you on?

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

putting me down because i'm less fortunate. thanx man.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Just get someone to connect you Via neighbours..Free Sky!..but if caught..you could go to jail.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

lol crak up. Nah jst go to a pub man and watch it. And ye no way should they travel around the country yet. Plus thought if ur interested heres cortes the new signing, there are other links in youtube to see him too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2NRw84_wUQ&mode=related&search=

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

We ar currently looking to negotiate some cheap packages for people to come and watch the Nix in Wellington. Watch this space...we will attempt to cover all price options.

Normo's coming home

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Alright re, posting the same vid 24 times, relax. Yeah the Pheonix might move around for promo's but not for any league games.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hey, twas just an idea. Would promote the game somewhat throughout the country which would be good for the code as a whole. I realise that the fanbase should be built up before this is undertaken, but it I believe it is an interesting and possible idea. And please, don't get so precious about the name Wellington, we all know how well your 'team' does in the NZFC traditionally. It's not like the Super 14 teams only play in one place, they travel round huh? All for the good of the game.

I let my guitar speak for me

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

lol i used to want the knights to come to wellington as i was pissed off how they were auckland bades and that neva happened but now that they are in welly i dnt want them to leave but i can understand where u are coming from. I tell ya what they can play somewhere else when they play against central coast caz there crap and i dnt care about that game as much as melbourne sydney etc...

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nah they wont play any league games anywhere else for the fact that they probably got some deal with the stadium for ticket prices and sh*t, and plus season ticket holders would get shafted.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

VimFuego wrote:

The hurricanes play other venues because the franchise is not held solely by Wellington. Im not totally against the idea but think we need to have our attendances ticking over before there are any games elsewhere.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The super 14 team travel around because they are more than one NZ team.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

uncle steve wrote:

The super 14 team travel around because they are more than one NZ team.

Oh ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I let my guitar speak for me

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Keep it in Wellington - if you want to "bring the game to the country", that's what preseason is for.

If there's too much time between home games in one city people will lose interest and forget about the team. Big no no.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I thought the original idea was to go to a few different locations, but beacuase of it all dragging on and on they didn't have time to do it in the first season.

I think that it's best to stay in Wellington and build the fan base first as well though

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah i think thats what it was ment to be with the KINGZ, but then again id rather them stay as far away from wellington as possible. Dont think theyll think about it this time around, just purely on the fact its called WELLINGTON pheonix.

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

How about an A-Lueage team for Invercargill? It would freeze the nuts off the opposition and they would die of boredom waiting for them games, in the nice 1 star motels....?

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Knights never had a game down here in Christchurch (as far as I'm aware anyway). They were planning on having a pre-season game here but it was cancelled much to my fury. What's this about packages to fly up 2 Wellington to see the Nix?

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almost 19 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

loyalgunner wrote:

Yer they did, well knights/kings whoever. At Lancaster Park on a cold nite. Definitely.

I let my guitar speak for me

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over 13 years ago

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over 13 years ago

Tickets on sale to game at Eden Park, through ticketmaster, which means no pax :(

http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24004976CB9D1908?artistid=1135173&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11

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over 13 years ago

I like this, good cross promotion, but probably wouldn't have happened if they both weren't playing Perth. Hope this means they can do appearances together etc.

Shame they spelt our name wrong...

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over 13 years ago

Membership web pages are all re-designed.

How do I gain entry to the home game played away from Westpac Stadium?

To gain entry for the home game being played away from Westpac on Saturday 2 February you will need to follow one of the two options below; tickets will be available after a specified date to be confirmed:

• Go to the Michael Fowler Centre box office located in Wakefield Street, Wellington after the date to be confirmed and present your Wellington Phoenix FC season ticket card. You will then be issued with a hard ticket that will gain you entry to this match; or

• Call the Wellington Phoenix FC hotline after the date to be confirmed on 04 384 2457 and they will have a hard ticket for this game printed and sent to you or made available for your collection. You will need to quote your membership number.

Please note only one ticket per member will be issued for this match.

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 13 years ago

George Costanza wrote:

Tickets on sale to game at Eden Park, through ticketmaster, which means no pax :(

http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24004976CB9D1908?artistid=1135173&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11

I think I will just turn up at the ground 10 Minutes before kickoff with no ticket and expect to get in on time.

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over 13 years ago

It worked well last time...

"Phoenix till they lose"

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

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 13 years ago

You can buy limited tickets for $35 and that gets you into both games, catch some basketball friday, then get into the nix on Saturday.

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over 13 years ago

It's a shame that quite a few of us are on the cheap 10pm flight up.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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over 13 years ago

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/Phoenix-And-Breakers-To-Take-On-Perth-In-February/55227

Phoenix And Breakers To Take On Perth In February

Monday, 10 December 2012 12:01 PM

The Wellington Phoenix and SKYCITY New Zealand Breakers have joined forces to take on Perth in a unique sporting weekend next February.

Over the weekend of February 1 and 2 New Zealand will take on Perth in a unique and exciting double header sporting weekend. Friday February 1 sees the SKYCITY New Zealand Breakers meet the Perth Wildcats with the Phoenix taking on Perth Glory at Eden Park the following day and fans can get a taste of both codes for a great price with a special ‘one price – two ticket’ offer, available through Ticketmaster.

While both match ups take place in Auckland, Phoenix General Manager David Dome says the weekend promises to be unique sporting event that the whole of New Zealand will want to get in behind.

“Being part of a double header with the SKYCITY Breakers is a wonderful cross code sporting weekend, and an excellent opportunity for fans from around the country to experience the two best teams in trans-Tasman competitions taking on their respective Perth opponents, ” Dome said.

“It’s a unique sporting event. Who knows when two teams playing in a trans-Tasman competition will play the same Australian city rival on successive days in the future”.

“The SKYCITY Breakers are leading the way for New Zealand teams in Australasian sporting competitions and it is an honour to be part of a double header with them”.

SKYCITY Breakers General Manager Richard Clarke says it is a fantastic opportunity to bring the codes together.

“With the ticket promotions on offer fans of both codes will get the chance to savour the atmosphere at a different sport,” Clarke said.

“With the fixture lists bringing both the Wildcats and Glory into Auckland over the same weekend we, along with the Phoenix, wanted to capitalise for our supporters.”

Both teams will be based at the Breakers’ principal sponsor, SKYCITY, and there will be a number of opportunities for the public to meet both teams at SKY CITY - Auckland’s premier entertainment venue.

Tickets to both events – including a very limited ‘one price, two ticket’ double header option for $35 per adult and $19 per child are available through Ticketmaster.

Phoenix Season Ticket holders have a stricty very limited opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the Breakers match by following the link below and entering the word PHOENIX.

Adults Bronze reserved: $18 (normally $22.50)
Child Bronze reserved: $16 (normally $14)

Breakers offer

Phoenix Season Ticket holders and Club Members can receive their Eden Park ticket by going to groups@ticketmaster.co.nz or 09 970 9334
Note: a match day ticket will be provided as close as possible to the same as at Westpac Stadium.

At a glance

SKYCITY New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats, Vector Arena, Friday February 1, tip off 7.30pm
Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory, Eden Park, Saturday February 2, kick off 5pm

Tickets to both matches available from Ticketmaster

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over 13 years ago

Still considering driving up from Napier for this one. Anyone keen to tag along for the small price of a share in petrol please let me know!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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about 13 years ago

Win a trip up to Auckland for the Phoenix Breakers double header

http://www.facebook.com/GatoradeNZ/app_403359706360567

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