Wellington Phoenix Men

Match 16 vs Western United | Sun 11th Apr | 9:05pm | SS7

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almost 5 years ago
Please beat Rudan.
almost 5 years ago
must beat Rudan and other turncoats. 

Queenslander 3x a year.

almost 5 years ago
Interesting 3 games against other teams in and around the top 6. Can't really afford to lose any of them. Probably need 7 points. 
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Our next 3 games (WUN, PER, WUN) will potentially define whether we will make the top 6 or not. 

Anyone but Rufer to mark Diamanti please.

Fingers crossed we have Tayls and Reno back. 

I think our wide players, (full-backs and attacking mids) will have a big influence on how this game against WUN will pan out. Most of their play which have resulted in goals, have come from Diamanti playing out wide to Pain and Pierias. COYN! We have beaten them before and we can do it again!
almost 5 years ago
3-1 loss coming up COYN!

Mr Positive

almost 5 years ago

3 - 0 win coming up

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

almost 5 years ago
Based on the 2nd half last week I'd like to see us try the Lewis + Devlin combo from the start this weekend
almost 5 years ago
Talay said on Saturday that Taylor would likely be fit enough to be on the bench on Sunday, when they host Western United, as would Ridenton, but McGing, Hudson-Wihongi, and Piscopo would remain absent.
Piscopo could miss 3 more matches after this one !!
almost 5 years ago
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/124801230/can-the-wellington-phoenix-still-make-the-top-six-coach-ufuk-talay-believes-so

"Talay said on Saturday that Taylor would likely be fit enough to be on the bench on Sunday, when they host Western United, as would Ridenton, but McGing, Hudson-Wihongi, and Piscopo would remain absent." Piscopo unlikely to start until early May. 

Great to have a coach who still hasn't given up hope. 
almost 5 years ago
Chris Beath in charge of the match tomorrow
almost 5 years ago
Feeling a bit underwhelmed at the idea of a 9.05pm Sunday evening kick off but will probably soldier on 

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

almost 5 years ago
newzealandpower
Feeling a bit underwhelmed at the idea of a 9.05pm Sunday evening kick off but will probably soldier on 

I'm on a 2-10pm shift so will miss the first half and sprint home for the 2nd ;) 
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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

almost 5 years ago
MATCHDAY! COYN!
almost 5 years ago
Agree especially when you see a kickoff at 5 on the saturday. Just shows FFA really dont give shyte 
newzealandpower
Feeling a bit underwhelmed at the idea of a 9.05pm Sunday evening kick off but will probably soldier on 

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

almost 5 years ago
Another lose coming up! Just hope the boys put in a good effort in a match we really never stood a chance. COYN! 

Mr Positive

almost 5 years ago

Let's send Rudan home with his tail between his legs

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

almost 5 years ago
Good to see the Lewis Devlin combo and will be interesting to see how Sutton goes
almost 5 years ago
almost 5 years ago
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Tomer is out as a precaution after feeling his quad in training. 
almost 5 years ago

McGarry dropped is a shock to me

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

almost 5 years ago
wilbaker
Good to see the Lewis Devlin combo and will be interesting to see how Sutton goes
Never seen him play there, his various cameos have all been as one of the wide AMs I believe, interesting as I thought McGarry has been good. Back four of Sutton, Laws, Payne, Fenton could be a bit sus though, I like Payne but others worry me a bit.

No Diamanti for Western is huge though, he’s a baller and would’ve gave Lewis/Devlin a huge task
almost 5 years ago
We don't have an overly strong bench, but hopefully we've enough to see them off, especially with no diamanti.  Bit gutting that Hemed is out, just when he's been starting to show what he can do.
almost 5 years ago
not sure we ever have an overly strong bench to be fair
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Come on boys! I am honestly knackered from work and moving and everything else going on in life at the moment, so this 9.05 kickoff has already pissed me off enough, please get out there and get the job done tonight. 💛🖤
almost 5 years ago
Oi Oi Edgecumbe

McGarry dropped is a shock to me

Yeah wtf? McGarry has been one of our most solid players this whole season.


almost 5 years ago · edited almost 5 years ago · History
The FFA does give a shyte as it was the W League Grand final played earlier tonight. A bit of research would have given you the answer instead of blindly blaming FFA for our late KO 
ballane
Agree especially when you see a kickoff at 5 on the saturday. Just shows FFA really dont give shyte 
newzealandpower
Feeling a bit underwhelmed at the idea of a 9.05pm Sunday evening kick off but will probably soldier on 

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

almost 5 years ago
nufc_nz
Oi Oi Edgecumbe

McGarry dropped is a shock to me

Yeah wtf? McGarry has been one of our most solid players this whole season.
 Looked to be carrying a knock last 30 minutes of last week. Could be injury related?
almost 5 years ago
Shocked to see McGarry dropped.  He's been a highlight this season.  
almost 5 years ago
How does Sotorio start? He's an 80th minute substitute.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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

almost 5 years ago
aitkenmike
Shocked to see McGarry dropped.  He's been a highlight this season.  

Not the first time this year either. I don't think Ufuk is a big fan, personally he's one of the first guys I'd have on the team sheet despite being poor last week. 
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Lonegunmen
How does Sotorio start? He's an 80th minute substitute.
I'm assuming Hemed is injured...? 

Edit, just saw higher in the thread he is. 
almost 5 years ago
YoungHeart
Come on boys! I am honestly knackered from work and moving and everything else going on in life at the moment, so this 9.05 kickoff has already pissed me off enough, please get out there and get the job done tonight. 💛🖤
I love the late kick offs, so each to their own, even prefer midnight in Perth if I'm honest!
almost 5 years ago
Really liking how aggressive we have been so far. And how we're being more direct and sometimes just going long instead of holding the ball aimlessly. 
Good to see Wales up and about. He should really have come off though.. He passed out after that impact. We need concussion rules for the good of the players! 

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

almost 5 years ago
newzealandpower
Really liking how aggressive we have been so far. And how we're being more direct and sometimes just going long instead of holding the ball aimlessly. 
Good to see Wales up and about. He should really have come off though.. He passed out after that impact. We need concussion rules for the good of the players! 
Yes, other sports are taking players off based on video evidence, not just concussion test.
almost 5 years ago
WU clearly the better side, we do nothing in front of goal.

Mr Positive

almost 5 years ago
Royz
WU clearly the better side, we do nothing in front of goal.
 WU barely been in our half.