Nix vs Heart, Dunedin, 3rd March 4.30pm SS1

Ah... those '3' signs. Good times.

I hope they've sold more tickets.  

Has Ahmad sorted all of that himself? Organised all of the signings? That is unbelievable. If the club aren't paying him/saluting him in some way then they should be ashamed.

Ahmad - you are the man!

If Gareth put in as much effort as he did about eradicating pussies, as Ahmad has in this, then going to games would be a lot more pleasant. Having the odd drink with "The lads' is not really enough Gareth.

Hey thanks for the nice comments. Just for the sake of clarity I just want to explain my involvement in these things. 

Signings were not arranged by me - I am simply broadcasting those announcements as soon as I was able to. 

Saturday's Festival of Football was organised and co-ordinated by me, with moral support by the club. No players were available for this but I already knew this before organising it. The concept of FoF was to have our game spotlighted in the heart of the city to raise its profile and legitimise the sport, with a by product of drawing attention to the game (and football in general) to passerby in town. 

While I have done a lot of work for FoF I wish to give huge thanks for the undying support and assistance provided by - DCC Events co-ordinator Marilyn Anderson for her vast experience and knowledge, Otago Event Traffic Management for providing an affordable traffic management plan, Melchester Junior Football Club for providing the BBQ for their fundraiser sausage sizzle, Olly Bowman for providing his time to put on a show and teach kids freestyle, Melchester and Futsal South for providing some parent and referee support to manage crowds on the day, and to Nixie for making an appearance. Thanks also to the Mayor for agreeing to open our event! And to the Radio Network for providing announcer support/MC for the event. 

March to the Match was proposed by someone at the Club and I did the organisation for that including booking of the Octagon area, seeking approval from council and university. 

The bars specials were arranged by me but obviously with huge support from DB and the involved bar managers. 

I'm not posting this to blow my trumpet. I just want to make sure I'm not attributed with more than I have actually done. I wouldn't have posted this if it wasn't for your post bopman - all good that you posted that though! 

Also for some reason some have an impression that I'm being paid by the Club. I'm not paid by the club but they definitely look after me when I visit Wellington (in non-financial ways). I wouldn't expect any payment either. I'm doing this out of love, and the ultimate repayment comes in sharing good and not so good times with the team and management - hopefully we have some successes to share in the near future. 

Cheers everyone. Off to airport soon to welcome the boys into town. COYN, don't stop believin' 

Nix will be arriving in Dunedin about now.

Ahmad will be so excited.... hope he took a box of tissues to the Airport with him! *wink*

LOL it's been a long 14 months!

 Paul Ifill ?@PaulIfill

Just got to Dunedin think the organisers are taking the piss out of our current plight! pic.twitter.com/ViOsCJCaAN

Massive Massive LOLZ!!!

God job there is not a "we are really pants" bus company ion Dunedin

Hopefully the Heart get the old - Bedford J series.

I don't come cheap, you know. Talk to my agent.

Good to see the sense of humour hasn't left em

Just finalised everyone's tickets. As per TXT come find me for them on the weekend. 

I also managed to get you guys a special surprise discount too ;)

"Dear God, hasn't the Octagon suffered enough?  Go play your games on designated sports grounds, where the grass can take the wear."

Does it involve cheap alcohol?

They are great but even more discounts would be a bonus :) Will text you tomorrow about ticket pick up.

Indeed. So much fail. 

I can't wait for Sunday. Sooooo excited. Keep up the good work Ahmad, you can't please everyone...

Suggested replies please?

"Hi sorry you must have me mistaken with someone else - my name is Ahmad?"

Checked your e-mails Ahmad?

Haha. 

Or come from the other angle:

Dear X 

I am the creator of all things, so I can do what I like. I gave you life and I can just as easily take it away.

With eternal and everlasting love,

God. 

Yes sorry but been busy. Did you need anything? Reply didn't seem required. 

Achievement unlocked: Sing for the Wellington Phoenix. 

Any pub venue suggestions to watch Sat night's A-League football? Preferably central city.

Craft Bar in the Octagon is showing Ccm v WSW for us. Might even get the Perth game. Roar Adelaide unlikely to be on anywhere due to super Rugby 

Cheers, that's good to know.

Our game's not on until REAL late, midnight or something.

If Sky has the ccm/wsw I'm hoping they'll have ours too.

Yeah it's def on Sky, can probably convince to Craft to leave it on the same channel after the CCM  game. You going to join us in the Zone? 

Sorry no guarantees re any other games but they will show CCM WSW

Get along and support Craft everyone.