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Nix vs. Glory Boys SS2 4pm Sun 8/1/12

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What other games have been postponed in the A-League before? I think some game(s) were postponed due to the Queensland floods? Any others?

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ahmad wrote:
What other games have been postponed in the A-League before? I think some game(s) were postponed due to the Queensland floods? Any others?


Was GCU home game that was abandoned about 20 mins in last season also.

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Ryan's Rovers2012-01-08 10:47:53
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The rain will be lighter than current before K/O, just checking out weather maps now..

Wind will still be pretty dire.Azevo2012-01-08 11:19:26

We will never fully decide who has won the football.

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Game Day Fire it up Farken! COYN!
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ahmad wrote:
What other games have been postponed in the A-League before? I think some game(s) were postponed due to the Queensland floods? Any others?


Melbourne Heart v someone (CCM??) was delayed for an hour or so last season due to Monsson like rain in melbourne.
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3-0
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Last time the weather was like this for a home game, we beat Perth 4-0 and Danny Vukovic hit the crossbar.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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No need to panic yet, the pitch is currently draining as it should. The GCU game was a little different because the rain started at kick off and we had about a months worth of rain during that 90 minutes. The pitch probably wasnt draining quite so well in a couple of areas at that stage either but we'll see how it goes this afternoon. You always have a rough idea of the drainage rates but you never really know until it is tested like it is today. One thing is for sure, it will be slippery and may be a bit of a messy game but hopefully the rain eases enough and we don't see any pooling. Will also be interesting if we're leading after 80, and if Gazza Morgan is keen enough to head down to the zone.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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I'm hoping for a 93rd minute winner from Siggy, a la Christchurch v2. Anything else would possibly cause hypothermia.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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Pack:
1 towel
1 change of clothes
1 hip flask of jamesons whiskey*
sealed in a watertight plastic bag.

*Disclaimer: By posting this I am not advocating the breach of stadium security in any way and I am not liable for anyone caught doing so.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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think today may be greeny's hour - i always feel like he does best in the wet.

Bring out the wet weather squad, with our less technical players given more rest.

FIRE UP!!


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We played the Fury on another howler of a day and won 3-0 in the rain.
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Azevo wrote:
The rain will be lighter than current before K/O, just checking out weather maps now..

Wind will still be pretty dire.
 
 
..rain still pissing down. heavy now in the Hutt........crowd today...4000...hope for more.but not likely
ChopperHarris2012-01-08 13:00:06
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Wind: check.
Rain: check.
Lucky headband: check.

FIRE UP!

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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TopLeft07 wrote:
Pack:
1 towel
1 change of clothes
1 hip flask of jamesons whiskey*
sealed in a watertight plastic bag.

*Disclaimer: By posting this I am not advocating the breach of stadium security in any way and I am not liable for anyone caught doing so.


Also pack snorkel & goggles.

Just been out to lunch.  Not cold in the wind, even though it's from the south.  Lots of moisture though.  I'd say 100% humidity.

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$10.00 Parking at stadium - no weekday parkers today. But still go early

  Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn

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After the infamous GCU game, I had to spend a night in hospital and have a week off with suspected pneumonia due to my personal pride of always standing in the same spot and always taking mys shirt off.

I have grown up a little now..... probably

I'm slightly disappointed!

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I've always wondered about the absurdity of the Nix merchandise being completely tied into to the A league. They'd make a small fortune selling Yellow and Black umbrellas and wet weather gear.

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The Fury game people are talking about I jumped in the harbour after.  f**king freezing.

Still, no hospitalisation...

How's my driving? - Whine here

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
or harpooning 
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Hard News wrote:
The Fury game people are talking about I jumped in the harbour after.� f**king freezing.Still, no hospitalisation...

Hence a feat to be repeated after today's game?

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Ah.  No.

2ndBest wrote:
or harpooning 


Hah !  Hey FatKeeper.  How goes it keeping for 14 year olds?
Hard News2012-01-08 13:17:43

How's my driving? - Whine here

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about 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Found my level
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2ndBest wrote:
or harpooning�

"Dale ****** a whale"

You'd know.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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2ndBest?

"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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Just finished getting suited up for the game.

Wert weather leggings. Offshore wet weather jacket. Harken Sailing shoes with the non skid soles. Beanie.

It's far from sunbathing weather today, that's for sure.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.


Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.

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You'd have to be a silly bugger to go out in this, but a chap has to do what a chap has to do. 4-1 Nix.
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Spray your lucky headbandage with waterproofing stuff & you should be jake

                                                                        COYN    

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ForteanTimes wrote:


I've always wondered about the absurdity of the Nix merchandise being completely tied into to the A league. They'd make a small�fortune selling Yellow and Black umbrellas and wet weather gear.
nix ponchos would sell like hot cakes today. They'd be a cheap way of staying dry on the walk up and back.
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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The first goal in this game will be the 2000th goal in the Aleague since its inception.

Yellow Fever - Misery loves company

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MANNY!

                                                                        COYN    

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patrick478 wrote:
The first goal in this game will be the 2000th goal in the Aleague since its inception.
Tim Brown to score it in the 10th minute in his 100th game.

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ahmad wrote:
patrick478 wrote:
The first goal in this game will be the 2000th goal in the Aleague since its inception.
Tim Brown to score it in the 10th minute in his 100th game.


Ricocheting off his back as he wanders towards the centre of the pitch.
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Hard News wrote:
Ah.  No.

2ndBest wrote:
or harpooning 


Hah !  Hey FatKeeper.  How goes it keeping for 14 year olds?

or Tsunami's !!
Kiwi Jambo2012-01-08 14:11:08

The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.

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I was going to wear shorts, now I think best to revert to jeans since the rain in Thorndon hasn't eased up yet
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Please note I am back from the UK after missing the 13 goals scored in the last 2 home games. Therefore, today has 0-0 written all over it! Apologies in advance.

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

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Phoenix starting line up: Warner Muscat Lochhead SigmUnd Durante Brown Bertos Cortes Lia Sanchez Greenacre. Subs: Paston Ifill Pavlovic Smith
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A few had already said that Ifill would be on the bench, and given the conditions there's certainly no way he should have been starting. Need to win this at home to Perth without him starting, and get him in good shape for some away wins.

If it's close, I'll be hoping for some earlier than usual subs, as that's a good bench we've got.
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Weather is great here in Hawaii in case anyone was wondering :)
COYN

Founder

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Steve-O wrote:


Please note I am back from the UK after missing the 13 goals scored in the last 2 home games. Therefore, today has 0-0 written all over it! Apologies in advance.


Steve-O, forever the optimist!

Welcome back Steve-O lad. We missed you!

"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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