And that we are tipped to play 2 DMs and Brown may be out. Next best option = Ferrante OR Mulligan..
So pick your choice
Wondering if Ifill is going to end up playing very wide or if our 3 up front will be roaming?
Come on. waking up. It's not raining which is a good start.
Big crowd here we go,
Big crowd here we go,
All Aboard the Phoenix/ All Whites Bandwagon!!
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Given that the bench must cover all positions and be abe to defend a lead or get one surely it must have either Costa or Chen on it. So GK, defender, DM or AM and a striker..or in our case an attack minded midfielder I guess.
Balance still not right for my likng.
Cmon nix and go away rain prospect .....
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
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Unfortunately i have no access to sky for this game.
Wondering if it will be online?? iraqgoals doesnt seem to mention it
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McKain�s midfield partner from the Jets game, Tim Brown, could miss Sunday�s match. The New Zealand international has a groin strain and a final decision on his selection will be made after the captain�s run on the eve of the Perth game.
Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert said Brazilian creative midfielder Diego was a near-certainty to start against Perth, indicative of the Phoenix�s attacking mindset.
�Westpac Stadium is all about that for us. We�ve got great fans and if we can get them on their feet and swinging their shirts then they�ll become the �12th man� for us. So yes, it�s about being creative, attacking and entertaining.�
Herbert was looking forward to seeing Diego turn things on.
�He�s a key signing for us and I�m excited. He�s ready and he�s hungry � that�s important.�
That hunger runs through the entire Phoenix squad.
�It is all about performance and we weren�t up to the required standard last week as a group,� Herbert said. �There�s been a lot of discussion this week but now all that counts for nothing � the performance on Sunday needs to speak for itself.�
Sunday�s match kicks off at 5pm NZT (3pm AEST) and will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 1 and Fox Sports 3. The Radio Network broadcasts the match live on 1035AM (Wellington).
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Jon McKAIN, 5. DIEGO, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL. 9. Chris GREENACRE, 10. Michael FERRANTE, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 16. David MULLIGAN. 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Reece CROWTHER (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Costa BARBAROUSES *four to be omitted
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If Brown is injured the four to miss out would be himelf of course as well as Lia, Mulligan and Rojas.
Costa would get the nod over Rojas for having further first team experience.
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Unfortunately i have no access to sky for this game.
Wondering if it will be online?? iraqgoals doesnt seem to mention it
If you can't find any TV coverage SF1, you can hear the radio commentary on www.radiosport.co.nz or http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/streaming/listenlivewindow/ (and select Wellington from the drop down box).
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Unfortunately i have no access to sky for this game.
Wondering if it will be online?? iraqgoals doesnt seem to mention it
If you can't find any TV coverage SF1, you can hear the radio commentary on www.radiosport.co.nz or http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/streaming/listenlivewindow/ (and select Wellington from the drop down box).
your alive? great effort.
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ONLY HOURS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sohy-MJa6S0
GET PUMPED!
Hoping for a crowd over 7,500. Stick it up GCU.
GET PUMPED!
Hoping for a crowd over 7,500. Stick it up GCU.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sohy-MJa6S0
GET PUMPED!
Hoping for a crowd over 7,500. Stick it up GCU.
GET PUMPED!
Hoping for a crowd over 7,500. Stick it up GCU.
Stick it up Perth first tho...
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
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12000 crowd. 4-0 win. Tonights gonna be a good night
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Given that the bench must cover all positions and be abe to defend a lead or get one surely it must have either Costa or Chen on it. So GK, defender, DM or AM and a striker..or in our case an attack minded midfielder I guess.
you would hope, but then look at our bench last game, no strikers. And he didn't even use all the subs...Balance still not right for my likng.
Cmon nix and go away rain prospect .....
So we better see costa tonight. even for 5 mins.
Chen isn't avaliable either
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Whats the story on Chen? I heard yesterday that he was no longer coming.
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probably a rumour. He was supposed to be here for todays game but only as a spectactor. Maybe he is delayed or something.
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Unfortunately i have no access to sky for this game.
Wondering if it will be online?? iraqgoals doesnt seem to mention it
If you can't find any TV coverage SF1, you can hear the radio commentary on www.radiosport.co.nz or http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/streaming/listenlivewindow/ (and select Wellington from the drop down box).
For free live video go here...
This will give video links to all live games for the rest of the season.
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ROJAS IS ON THE BENCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Irrespective of his size and his age, I would have no hesitation in using him," Herbert insists and he included Rojas on an extended bench for today's visit of Perth. "I think he's capable."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10590998&pnum=2
whooooooo2009-08-16 11:37:48
"Irrespective of his size and his age, I would have no hesitation in using him," Herbert insists and he included Rojas on an extended bench for today's visit of Perth. "I think he's capable."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10590998&pnum=2
whooooooo2009-08-16 11:37:48
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ROJAS IS ON THE BENCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Irrespective of his size and his age, I would have no hesitation in using him," Herbert insists and he included Rojas on an extended bench for today's visit of Perth. "I think he's capable."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10590998&pnum=2
"Irrespective of his size and his age, I would have no hesitation in using him," Herbert insists and he included Rojas on an extended bench for today's visit of Perth. "I think he's capable."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10590998&pnum=2
Don't get too excited. They can only have three outfield players on the bench and the squad named had basically everyone in it. I think Costa would feel a bit hard done by if Marco gets a place ahead of him. I hope one of them gets a chance though.
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Testing, testing, one two three,
Bloody can't wait for the game this afternoon!
Bloody can't wait for the game this afternoon!
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So pumped
Moved from AKL to Welly 3 weeks ago
Received season ticket 2 days ago
Off to the Backbencher shortly
It will be epic, oh yes
Moved from AKL to Welly 3 weeks ago
Received season ticket 2 days ago
Off to the Backbencher shortly
It will be epic, oh yes
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Sweet game!
"we're not Auckland anymore!"
Isn't it about time some got rid of that chip and stood up, proud as WELLINGTON Phoenix?
Auckland, who? Who cares?
WELLINGTON PHOENIX!!!
Go you good thing.
Today's a great day to stand up.
I will be 
auskiwi2009-08-16 14:29:35
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWkFnnZYEsg Absolutely braziliant. "we're not Auckland anymore!"
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Sweet game!
"we're not Auckland anymore!"
Isn't it about time�some�got rid of that chip and stood up, proud as WELLINGTON Phoenix?
Auckland, who? Who cares?
WELLINGTON PHOENIX!!!
Go you good thing.
Today's a great day to stand up.
I will be
Indeed, I was just quoting it from the clip towards the end :) I don't think anyone has sung "we're not Auckland anymore" in a while?
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Given that the bench must cover all positions and be abe to defend a lead or get one surely it must have either Costa or Chen on it. So GK, defender, DM or AM and a striker..or in our case an attack minded midfielder I guess.
Balance still not right for my likng.
Cmon nix and go away rain prospect .....
if Brown doesn't start ricki looses his back four cover (with Brown starting at AM then McKain could drop back and Brown to DM - and then your bench is all attacking players). But with Diego starting the bench will have to have an out and out defender. Plus cover for attacking mid/striker and DM. Ricki is conservative so I reckon we'll see relatively little changes:
Paston
Muscat Sigmund Durante Lockhead
McKain
Diago
Hearfield Bertos
Ifill Greenacre
mjp22009-08-16 14:40:22Muscat Sigmund Durante Lockhead
McKain
Diago
Hearfield Bertos
Ifill Greenacre
Crowther
Lia DM/D cover (needed with Brown out)
Ferrante DM/AM cover (and was on the bench last week)
Costa (AM/striker cover)
Variations on the theme - Lia starts for Lockhead, Rojas for Costa - unlikely, Daniel or Rojas for Ferrante if Ricki wants to be more attacking
Missing out - Mulligan, and three of Rojas, Costa, Daniel, Ferrante (in that order of likelihood to miss out I reckon).
Go the Nix!!
Lia DM/D cover (needed with Brown out)
Ferrante DM/AM cover (and was on the bench last week)
Costa (AM/striker cover)
Variations on the theme - Lia starts for Lockhead, Rojas for Costa - unlikely, Daniel or Rojas for Ferrante if Ricki wants to be more attacking
Missing out - Mulligan, and three of Rojas, Costa, Daniel, Ferrante (in that order of likelihood to miss out I reckon).
Go the Nix!!
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shaking off the disappointment of the Tiger's loss to coxey's blue rabble
and GETTING EXCITED
C'MON YOU NIX!!!
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FIRE UP FARKEN
ITS FOOTBALL DAY!!!
"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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To quote Critical Lemon....
Our Leo, which art on left-wing, hallowed be thy cross.
Defender come, thine will be done, as it is on a fast breakaway.
Give us this day an immense set-piece, and forgive us our bobsleds as we forgive them that bobsled against us.
And lead us not to Clive Palmer, but deliver us from Wooden Spoon, for thine is the boot, the powerful shot and the glory, forever and ever, yellow army.
Our Leo, which art on left-wing, hallowed be thy cross.
Defender come, thine will be done, as it is on a fast breakaway.
Give us this day an immense set-piece, and forgive us our bobsleds as we forgive them that bobsled against us.
And lead us not to Clive Palmer, but deliver us from Wooden Spoon, for thine is the boot, the powerful shot and the glory, forever and ever, yellow army.
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We need McKain and Durante to put in a big effort today. No pussyfooting you two - show us why you were signed in the first place.
Wonder how Diego will go. I have misgivings about him which I hope are completely off the mark.
C'mon boys, send Perth the 5000km back home with their tail between their legs!
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Lts go boys, and thank you interent tv!!
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what is the best site? iraqgoals is freezing alot on me
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Paston
Muscat Durante Sigmund Lochhead
McKain Ferrante Bertos
Diego
Ifill Greenacre
Bench:
Crowther
Lia
Hearfield
Danielwolfman2009-08-16 18:10:47
Muscat Durante Sigmund Lochhead
McKain Ferrante Bertos
Diego
Ifill Greenacre
Bench:
Crowther
Lia
Hearfield
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crowd looks a bit thin, can hear the boys singing tho!
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