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Posted February 11, 2019 22:26 · last edited February 11, 2019 22:26

Nelfoos wrote:

mrsmiis wrote:

Nelfoos wrote:

Doloras wrote:

Nelfoos wrote:

We shouldn't be playing in Auckland because we don't represent Auckland, nothing to do with the crowds. I don't think "we shouldn't play there cos of the crowds" is normally part of the argument.

And I think anyone who follows this forum over the years knows you're completely wrong. Don't you remember all the sneering and whining about the sub-10000 attendances at Mt Smart and QBE?

Don't get me wrong, its absolutely hilarious (and worth sneering at) but its definitely not the main reason people don't like taking games out of Wellington.

The Nix represent a country-wide team whether Wellington-based fans like it or not, it's good to reserve a connection for any fans based outside Welly - most of whom are in Auckland. Don't see a problem with a game or two in Akl, no more than that though

That's really a matter of opinion rather than fact. I'd say Manchester United represent Manchester, that doesn't change because they have fans all over the world. People in Auckland are welcome to support us but the 'Wellington" in our name pretty clearly shows that that's not intended. I don't think we should have any home games outside of Wellington in an ideal world but I realise that sometimes it is necessary.

Fair point but way I see it is that the Nix carry the responsibility of NZ pro football on their shoulders, just as the Breakers and Warriors carry their sports. They're based in Wellington so they're called Wellington, but I surely think it means more than that to all other Kiwi football fans, and as they're the only pro club in the country it's a fair right to label it as representing the nation. Would hate to see the #metrics if only Wellingtonians supported the club

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Nelfoos wrote:
mrsmiis wrote:
Nelfoos wrote:
Doloras wrote:
Nelfoos wrote:

We shouldn't be playing in Auckland because we don't represent Auckland, nothing to do with the crowds. I don't think "we shouldn't play there cos of the crowds" is normally part of the argument.

And I think anyone who follows this forum over the years knows you're completely wrong. Don't you remember all the sneering and whining about the sub-10000 attendances at Mt Smart and QBE?

Don't get me wrong, its absolutely hilarious (and worth sneering at) but its definitely not the main reason people don't like taking games out of Wellington.

The Nix represent a country-wide team whether Wellington-based fans like it or not, it's good to reserve a connection for any fans based outside Welly - most of whom are in Auckland. Don't see a problem with a game or two in Akl, no more than that though

That's really a matter of opinion rather than fact. I'd say Manchester United represent Manchester, that doesn't change because they have fans all over the world. People in Auckland are welcome to support us but the 'Wellington" in our name pretty clearly shows that that's not intended. I don't think we should have any home games outside of Wellington in an ideal world but I realise that sometimes it is necessary.

Fair point but way I see it is that the Nix carry the responsibility of NZ pro football on their shoulders, just as the Breakers and Warriors carry their sports. They're based in Wellington so they're called Wellington, but I surely think it means more than that to all other Kiwi football fans. Would hate to see the #metrics if only Wellingtonians supported the club