Elimination Final v Melbourne Victory | Fri 3rd May | 9:50pm | Four Kings

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almost 7 years ago

I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

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almost 7 years ago

darkhorse2014 wrote:

Hey is the team already in Melbourne training? Watched One News Sport and the interview was done over the phone to rudan in Melbourne.

I believe they may have gone straight from Perth to Melbourne.

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almost 7 years ago

COYN

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almost 7 years ago

Jaickin wrote:

darkhorse2014 wrote:

Hey is the team already in Melbourne training? Watched One News Sport and the interview was done over the phone to rudan in Melbourne.

I believe they may have gone straight from Perth to Melbourne.

Thanks for that

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almost 7 years ago

Well this season has been a blast. Looking forward to an action packed off season

"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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almost 7 years ago

C-Diddy wrote:

Well this season has been a blast. Looking forward to an action packed off season

At the bottom of your avatar where it says EST, is that supposed to say JEST? I think the J fell off.

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almost 7 years ago

So who and when do we play once we’ve beaten Victory?

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almost 7 years ago

wilbaker wrote:

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I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

With all due respect I don't think we'll see Sheridan starting. I could go out on a limb here and say that Waine impressed me more than Sheridan in our game against Perth.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 7 years ago

darkhorse2014 wrote:

Jaickin wrote:

darkhorse2014 wrote:

Hey is the team already in Melbourne training? Watched One News Sport and the interview was done over the phone to rudan in Melbourne.

I believe they may have gone straight from Perth to Melbourne.

Thanks for that

My understanding is that they were staying in Perth until the day before the game in Melbourne.

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almost 7 years ago · edited almost 7 years ago · History

wilbaker wrote:

I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

Personally I'd like to see Burgess drop in and take Singh's position who then drops to the bench, form just hasn't been that good in the lead up to this game, seems like he's just tired and had a bit of drop off in form from earlier in the season. Then it'll likely be Sheridan up top to partner Krishna.

As a bolter, maybe have Waine up front to mix things up as he looked handy against Perth and was one of our only threats going forward. Could be a good ploy to start him too and mix things up a bit, get the feeling it'll be another end to end game, and if things aren't going well can look to Sheridan off the bench at some point.

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almost 7 years ago

Mainland FC wrote:

wilbaker wrote:

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I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

With all due respect I don't think we'll see Sheridan starting. I could go out on a limb here and say that Waine impressed me more than Sheridan in our game against Perth.

He isn't starting in that lineup he's on the bench.

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almost 7 years ago

YouCanCallMeAl wrote:

So who and when do we play once we’ve beaten Victory?

We'll play Perth if we win.

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almost 7 years ago

wilbaker wrote:

I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

I think we would be more likely to see a change in formation from Victory than see Muscat playing Kamsoba in a central midfield role in a finals game. More likely to switch to a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 with Barbarouses and Kamsoba playing wide roles. The midfield diamond that they have used frequently throughout the season seemed to get stretched too thin when playing a team like us that plays wingbacks. It means their midfielders have to drift to the wings to cover for the fact that they don't have wide players, which in turn works for us as the passing triangles that we use (Centre half to wingback to midfielder) are so integral to our buildup play, and this creates space for Mandi and Singh to pick a pass. I'm rambling now, but in short I hope I am wrong and that Muscat is a stubborn bastard who won't change tactics

Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.

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almost 7 years ago

wilbaker wrote:

Mainland FC wrote:

wilbaker wrote:

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I think this how we will line up and what Melbourne will potentially line up if without Honda and Troisi. On paper looks like a very beatable side.

With all due respect I don't think we'll see Sheridan starting. I could say that Waine impressed me more than Sheridan in our game against Perth.

He isn't starting in that lineup he's on the bench.

Ah yes, thanks. I jumped the gun.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 7 years ago

Colvinator wrote:

C-Diddy wrote:

Well this season has been a blast. Looking forward to an action packed off season

At the bottom of your avatar where it says EST, is that supposed to say JEST? I think the J fell off.

He just won't admit he really loves them

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 7 years ago

Hi team,

Just some info for those going to be at the game. I'm just the messenger here.

Ingress – the Supporter bay is bay 14, and the nearest gate to enter is through gate 3 (three)

Egress – This will totally depend on the result – IF Victory win, then they would like to get all Wgtn fans out first and Melb supporters second. WHEN we win, they will get the loser supporters out first and we will be held back to celebrate with the team.

Expecting about 560 Wellington Supporters.

Gates open at 6.50pm – Kick off 7.56pm – Half time 8.43pm – full time 9.45pm (approx.) – extra time and Pens if required, latest should be about 10.40pm.

End of an era. Vinnie - It's over.

If anyone cares for my inane babbling follow @iluvnix17 on the Twitter.

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almost 7 years ago

Ingress and Egress are strange words.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 7 years ago

patrick478 wrote:

Ingress and Egress are strange words.

I would be OK with these if they could fill in at right fullback for us.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 7 years ago · edited almost 7 years ago · History

Mainland FC wrote:

patrick478 wrote:

Ingress and Egress are strange words.

I would be OK with these if they could fill in at right fullback for us.

Gives a whole new meaning to "operating a turnstyle down the flank". #TWGOAT

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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almost 7 years ago

ballane wrote:

Colvinator wrote:

C-Diddy wrote:

Well this season has been a blast. Looking forward to an action packed off season

At the bottom of your avatar where it says EST, is that supposed to say JEST? I think the J fell off.

He just won't admit he really loves them

If/When the Phoenix fold I will be a Mariners fan for life! (Until they fold then I might just give up on football altogether!)

"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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almost 7 years ago

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

RE egress policy, wow letting the home fans our first is unheard of. In Italy visiting fans often have to remain in the stadium for hours after the final whistle, often until midnight or thereabouts...

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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almost 7 years ago

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

"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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almost 7 years ago

I hope we win this, somehow, just so we can rub into big budget Victory!

My more pessimistic side thinks, we will do not well under the pressure and play not to our potential, do some stupid mistakes and try to score with crosses and long balls.

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almost 7 years ago

number8 wrote:

I hope we win this, somehow, just so we can rub into big budget Victory!

My more pessimistic side thinks, we will do not well under the pressure and play not to our potential, do some stupid mistakes and try to score with crosses and long balls.

As long as it doesn't go to penalties...

"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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almost 7 years ago · edited almost 7 years ago · History

I <3 Nix wrote:

Hi team,

Just some info for those going to be at the game. I'm just the messenger here.

Ingress – the Supporter bay is bay 14, and the nearest gate to enter is through gate 3 (three)

Expecting about 560 Wellington Supporters.

Gates open at 6.50pm – Kick off 7.56pm – Half time 8.43pm – full time 9.45pm (approx.) – extra time and Pens if required, latest should be about 10.40pm.

Thank you!

Where did you hear this?? I bought away section off the email link for season ticket holders and it put me in Bay 12.

At ticketek in Melbs now as their phone number doesn't work......at least they're consistent!

Edit: away bays 12, 13 & 14 apparently. 14 is already full so should be good noise in the corner!

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almost 7 years ago

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

They need the Garage Project to keep them happily marooned.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 7 years ago

Yakcall wrote:

Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Matthew ACTON (gk), 2.Storm ROUX, 3.Corey BROWN, 4.Keisuke HONDA, 5.Georg NIEDERMEIER, 6.Leigh BROXHAM, 7.Kenny ATHIU, 8.Terry ANTONIS, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 11.Ola TOIVONEN, 14.Thomas DENG, 15.Raul BAENA, 16.Joshua HOPE, 17.James DONACHIE, 19.Rahmat AKBARI, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (gk), 21.Carl VALERI, 24. Elvis KAMSOBA **two to be omitted**

Ins: 3.Corey BROWN (promoted), 16.Joshua HOPE (promoted) 19.Rahmat AKBARI (promoted)
Outs: 10.James TROISI (hamstring)
Unavailable: Nil

Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1.Filip KURTO (gk), 4.Mandi SOSA, 5.Ryan LOWRY, 7.Cillian SHERIDAN, 11.David WILLIAMS, 12.Antony GOLEC, 13.Liberato CACACE, 14.Alex RUFER, 15.Michal KOPZCYNSKI, 17.Callan ELLIOT, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 20.Oliver SAIL (gk), 21. Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE (c), 23.Max BURGESS, 27.Steven TAYLOR, 31. Ben WAINE, 32. Gianni STENSNESS **two to be omitted**

Ins: 14. Alex RUFER (promoted), 22. Andrew DURANTE (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 16. Louis FENTON (foot injury - season)

Referee: Shaun Evans
Assistant Referee 1: Ryan Gallagher
Assistant Referee 2: Daniel Ilievski
Fourth Official: Jonathan Barreiro
VAR: Kris Griffiths-Jones

One down, now someone jinx Honda

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/hyundai-ins-and-outs-elimination-finals

I'm an optimistic pessimist.

I'm positive things will go wrong.

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almost 7 years ago

Yakcall wrote:

One down, now someone jinx Honda

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/hyundai-ins-and-outs-elimination-finals

Rufer and Mandi seen studying intently just where the supposed injury is.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 7 years ago

Groff wrote:

I <3 Nix wrote:

Hi team,

Just some info for those going to be at the game. I'm just the messenger here.

Ingress – the Supporter bay is bay 14, and the nearest gate to enter is through gate 3 (three)

Expecting about 560 Wellington Supporters.

Gates open at 6.50pm – Kick off 7.56pm – Half time 8.43pm – full time 9.45pm (approx.) – extra time and Pens if required, latest should be about 10.40pm.

Thank you!

Where did you hear this?? I bought away section off the email link for season ticket holders and it put me in Bay 12.

At ticketek in Melbs now as their phone number doesn't work......at least they're consistent!

Edit: away bays 12, 13 & 14 apparently. 14 is already full so should be good noise in the corner!

This came from FFA via Nix HQ

End of an era. Vinnie - It's over.

If anyone cares for my inane babbling follow @iluvnix17 on the Twitter.

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almost 7 years ago

patrick478 wrote:

Ingress and Egress are strange words.

I'm impressed that ahe expressed it ao well.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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almost 7 years ago

any word on how ticket sales are going? Can’t believe I’ve fluked a work trip to be here lol

For all your Waikato realestate needs contact me!!

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almost 7 years ago

NHaman wrote:

any word on how ticket sales are going? Can’t believe I’ve fluked a work trip to be here lol

Rumours are 12k tickets sold for this game so far, 5k for the Adelaide game.

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almost 7 years ago

C-Diddy wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

as long as the Nix progress...

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almost 7 years ago

Fenix wrote:

C-Diddy wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

as long as the Nix progress...

That'd be a success...

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almost 7 years ago

mjp2 wrote:

Fenix wrote:

C-Diddy wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

as long as the Nix progress...

That'd be a success...

Or a fudgeing mess...

"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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almost 7 years ago

Just incase anyone heading over didn't get the email from the club about the pre-match event.

Pre-Match Meet Up
Friday 3 May, 16:30-19:15 (AEST)
Transport Bar, Federation Square, Melbourne, 3000
First free drink to all those wearing black and yellow Nix colours.
Plus be in with a chance to win a Nix shirt.

For all information on the Pre-Match event, head to the facebook event here.

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almost 7 years ago

Fenix wrote:

C-Diddy wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

as long as the Nix progress...

If we don't is there any redress?

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 7 years ago

$767 flights, return Auckland > Melbourne. So tempting...

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almost 7 years ago

C-Diddy wrote:

newzealandpower wrote:

I was gonna say too you had me at a ingress! One of my favourite words!

But you digress...

Whatever the result as long as the Phoenix don't regress

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almost 7 years ago

So disappointed Rudan chose another address

COYN

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