Nix vs Perth Match 'Fred'

Great seeing so many YF boys with their shirts off in, what, 8-9 degrees? Didn't realise tigers had so many tattoos.

I would really approve of signing Tando Velaphi.

Yes agreed. He would be a good replacement for Crowther on the bench.

2007/08 - 1st home win? 4th atemot (ie, 4th home game).
2008/09 - 1st home win? 4th attempt ... again.

2009/10 - 1st home win? Very bloody first home game, no less! Damn that feels good.

I personally thought Lochhead looked a lot better than he had last season but it wasn't too hard considering he didn't have much defending to do. Like I've said elsewhere Muscat was poor. Watch the highlights again, then you'll see how often they attacked up his wing. They went round him easily and on one occasion he even gave the ball away instead of putting it out. I'd definitely look at having Lia there next week.

You still fail....

For those who want to relive the highlights in under 60 seconds, there is a clip on the TVNZ website:

Because we have no other left footed defenders. Left back is the hardest to fill on a football team because left footed defenders are not common.

Muscat, Mulligan and Daniel (lol) can all play LB. Also I am sure McKain and Lia could aswell.

Perth's keeper was class and thought that the Crowd was quality for the weather

Would be excellent to have here. Nothing flukey about him either, he is a standout.

I couldn't look when Perth attacked today as it made me nervous. On saying that Paston organised his posts superbly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP1PXpOyWpA 

A great crowd over 10k in those conditions, There were heaps over in Aisles 12, 13,14 and 15 sitting up high. Congrats to the Fever zone, in fine voice from the other side, sounds really good. Those who took their shirts off, brave, very brave in 9 degrees. Lonegunmen2009-08-16 23:24:59

Woohoo thanks, deserves it's own thread. . ..

 

Brilliant result! I think our new signings all stood out tonight. As did Leo...

Ferrante should have got rid of that ball.
But wow I can just watch that free kick over and over again.
Bertos has really become the heart of our team and I love his ambitious mentality.
Captain potential?

What a game.  King Leonidas played phenomenally well.  Diego was great as well.  Greatly taken goal by Ifill, he deserved it. 

Was getting very nervous when they attacked with them hitting the crossbar twice.  Paston can't be to blame for anything, Muscat seriously faded in that game.  Sigmund and Durante did the job, but of the back four (can't believe I'm saying this) but Lochhead really stepped up.  He did well and it was a pleasure to see him attacking.

I agree. I thought Lochhead actually didn't look too bad. Didn't  have too much to do, but was quite good and did put a few good balls in there.

I really liked that formation a lot and think we should stick to it. two up front is so much better than one. We really just need to solidify a strong back line and this team could go to the playoffs for sure

Ferrante has been awful since the first season. Missing sitters, sub-par marking and then tonights travesty. Dead wood. Gotta go

Disagree.  I like Ferrante as a player.  Far prefer him there to Brown.  Other than the first 5 minutes he was fine.  Did well with McKain.

Lovely day in Wellington.
Ifill played with real purpose,some superb shots on ,well taken goal, has the knack of being in just the right spot.
Bertos just loving the way he's playing, instrumental in all our goals to date and a what a cracker to win!
Diego and Greenacre.. good games too. When these four start gelling,working combinations and get to full fitness our front end will be looking positively threatening.
Some good performances across the park,plenty of things to be worked on defensively, but well done Wellington Phoenix!

I'll bet the management and marketing team breathed a huge sigh of relief tonight after that result, and that turnout, in spite of the weather.

 Here's for some good results away and a big roll-up next home game too, Friday 4th September.

... and seeing those stripes in full colour glorious reality.

Melbourne v Wellington, Telstra Dome, 23 January 2009.  The Ferrante nightmare.

valeo2009-08-17 01:53:33

I have to say I was pretty dissapointed, but we missed shots that we should have converted.

Did you not see the other four time he had the ball in decent position and lost it? Twice when the ref had called advantage and played on from fouls against us, next play Ferrante loses the ball...he's not playing well enough to be starting...Brown was very quiet last week, but consistantly shows better performances the ferrante ever will.

Brilliant result and brilliant goal by Bertos! All round he was dangerous, dribbling, pace etc. Ifill was top in the first half too. Siggy and Dura played well also! Thought we looked very good in the attacking third in the first half

I thought Rickys subs changed the game after they looked like they were going to score. Well done Ricky. Ifill top class...good signing. Any news about Chen how far away is he?

Some of you are hard to please.

Me and my friends had a great time. Good to see a team graft so much.

The question remains: Was Leo's run up longer than the distance of the shot? 

So that's why he was there!

im not going to read 26 pages and im sure this has already been said
ifill and greenacre have potential to be a lethal centre foreward pairing up there with archie/allsopp and smeltz/ porter. quality players, know what football is.
bertos improving and finally proved himself, if he hada blasted that free kick over like we all were thinking, we would still be spewing.
lockhead is not good enough for a professional left footed fullback. thats his job!! he should be better, chipping crosses in isnt dangerous, he was solid defensivly last night but how hard could that of been.
ferrante and brown both arnt good enough, but ferrante pips brown on distribution. we need a good CM as mkains playing out of position and cannot be expected to run a game.
lia looks good on debut.
pastons seriously struggling, past it, worried for the world cup.

Lia was not on debut, but he is a risk, he is a nutter!! He will arguebly get our most cards this season.