Phoenix vs Roar - Wednesday - Dunners

757 replies · 8,270 views

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Yes. Ifill

and Greenie up front please.

Agreed^^

Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

Bugger me days! A friend was having a terrible personal crisis and I gave up watching this game to go and help!ï¿½

Thatï¿½s it, I need better friends.

Bring your friend along to the next home match.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Griffiths was very good at left back I thought.

Ifill was class.

Ward had about 10 seconds of brilliance.

Tim Brown was sh*t.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ShowUsYaNix wrote:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/brisbane-roar-suffer-third-defeat-in-a-row-in-match-against-wellington-phoenix-in-dunedin/story-e6frepmf-1226222252458

The Courier Mail are leading with a story with a picture of Berisha celebrating a goal. Looks like they were a little presumptuous and prepared the story beforehand lol.

Rookie journalism at is finest!

Complete lemons

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

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

RedGed wrote:

Sure, sure ..move over Grandadi, Juniors got a bead on your role.

There's only one Grandadi. I have to rely on Jnr Jnr to get a definitive prediction.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

awseome result .roar on a loosing streak!

I LOVE LAMP

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

djtim3000 wrote:

Boro4eva wrote:

djtim3000 wrote:

I know Ricki has his doubters, but that was a masterclass in counterattacking football...

Aided and abetted by Brisbane having no plan B when pass it into the net fails....again again again.

I do worry about our lack of tactical subbing tho..

I agree regarding the lack of Brisbane's plan B - no desire to take long(ish) shots or play the ball into the box in the air.

Personally I think Ricki keeping Ifill on as long as he did, was a superb tactical win :D

Probably should remember that not only did they have no B plan but it is still kinda Brisbane B. No Broich, no Henrique. But we'll take it :) Only one side in it really, apart from the aimless possession stat.

If Griffith can play RB as well then that's where he should be next week and unleash Manny to midfield. Brown can have an early holiday.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Does Hard News like Ward now?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nope.

Credit to him for two excellent moments but we need nore than two moments a season from him.

How's my driving? - Whine here

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Dura: pretty chuffed.

Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Well done, the back 4 deserved a clean sheet they were awesome tonight

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DP headline?: Ifill scores off deflection and Ward grabs one against the run of play.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

was watching 5 mins delayed due to live pause, couldnt log on and join the fun, just read the match thread - gold

ifill i love you
ricki big ups
well done griffiths, he matched the rest of our back four in being their usual brilliant selves - best defensive unit in the league?
ward's nicely taken goal and numerous intercepts over-shadowed some poor touches, but overall well done i think

one last thing

if the phoenix players and management knew exactly what lengths ahmad went to in the lead up to this game, im sure they'd join me in dedicating this win to him, he thoroughly deserves it. Ahmad, you are unbelievable, i have a man crush

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

about the DP who cares? and I'm sure that won't be the headline- too long for one thing...

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Very similar to how we played all season yet I don't see the 'Ricki plays too defensively' brigade out in full force..surprise surprise.

Great win. Ifill out again is a big blow - has to be a few weeks at least.valeo2011-12-14 22:36:56

a.haak

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

If the Roar want to know why they don't score more goals the answer is very simple.
When you get free kicks on the flanks, you take your time(so that all the Nix players can get behind the ball) and then you chip it in.
Compare this with breaking quickly, getting it wide, have got the defenders on the rack, and then play the ball back, giving the defence time to get players behind the ball.
If I can see it, surley Ange can see it. They only got the ball in early twice, and that was in the last 10 mins.
It shows that although we can't compete for ball retention, we know when to play the early ball in.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

martinb wrote:

about the DP who cares? and I'm sure that won't be the headline- too long for one thing...

"Ifill flukey, Ward jammy"?

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Have just got back from the game, bloody brilliant result.

I completely disagree with the crowd figure. The north stand was about 3/4 full and with a few on the south side I thought it was closer to 7 - 8,000. Where did the 4,000ish figure come from?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Fallout_Boy wrote:

Have just got back from the game, bloody brilliant result.

ï¿½

I completely disagree with the crowd figure.ï¿½ The north stand was about 3/4 full and with a few on the south side I thought it was closer to 7 - 8,000.ï¿½ Where did the 4,000ish figure come from?

ï¿½

Does it matter?

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

And according to TV3 not only has Liam Reddy re-signed with us but he's scoring goals as well.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 9:35p.m.

The Wellington Phoenix downed the Brisbane Roar 2-0 tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight.

Goals were scored by Pail Ifill and Liam Reddy.

Both sides were missing key players due to injury or suspension.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Pail I fill.

Buck it that's slack editing

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Leggy wrote:

Re the free kicks, I also found that odd, especially as Roar won nearly all of the corners and looked extremely dangerous in the air. That must have won at least 5 free kicks on the wings which they simply passed sideways or backwards, playing right into our hands.

They other reason they lost is because they had Adnan.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Nope.

Credit to him for two excellent moments but we need nore than two moments a season from him.

He has 3 assists and about 1000 touches more than Brown this season.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ward or Sanchez after tonight?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Really?

Sanchez >>>>>>>>>>> Daylight >>>>>>>>>>>>> Ward.

How's my driving? - Whine here

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Daylight the new stirker?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Really?Sanchez >>>>>>>>>>>ï¿½ Daylight >>>>>>>>>>>>> Ward.

Was that the distance from the bench to where Ward was on the field?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Really?

Sanchez >>>>>>>>>>> Daylight >>>>>>>>>>>>> Ward.

Ward for me, adds more energy and directness and pace than Sanchez, who is less mobile and while a neat and tidy player, is just not dynamic enough to play that role in behind the striker.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

martinb wrote:

Pail I fill.

Buck it that's slack editing

Gave them some abuse and they changed it, but not yet on other story.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bummed I missed most of it due to work (damn time zones!).

At this point I must put my hand up and eat humble mince pie. I said we would be wooden spooners. I was right about Toto however (I was right about something once).

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Leggy wrote:

Fallout_Boy wrote:

Have just got back from the game, bloody brilliant result.

I completely disagree with the crowd figure. The north stand was about 3/4 full and with a few on the south side I thought it was closer to 7 - 8,000. Where did the 4,000ish figure come from?

Does it matter?

Yes it does matter as Dunedin will want to get another game in future years. Midweek and no students in town is not a good recipe. I was at the game and thought the crowd was between 6-7 K. Great result.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

im well pissed who scored missed the game?

Three for me, and two for them.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ingtaerfever wrote:

martinb wrote:

Pail I fill.

Buck it that's slack editing

Gave them some abuse and they changed it, but not yet on other story.

It's obviously caused a bit of a splash

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cronus wrote:

And at this point,ï¿½I would like to put in a word for Ahmad, it has been a very difficult few weeks for the 'ultimate fan'. Theï¿½CEO of the Southern Chapterï¿½was so much looking fwd toï¿½his YF visitors tonight .. they allï¿½ deserve this moment ... take a bow, Ahmad and friends!

Oh and of course weï¿½can now prepare our ownï¿½welcome him for him in Wellington for next week.

First shout on me, Ahmad!

Well done Ahmad, top notch effort yet again! You could really hear the fever loud and clear in the second half. I hope that you are well looked after at the Kings next week.

What a result by the way. Bring on Rojas & Co.

Kilmarnock FC - Scottish Premier League Champions 1965!

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Just got home, bloody brilliant. Had an amazing time, nix were bloody good. As for crowd, disappointing but expected but the atmosphere was brilliant. Fever zone was superb, crew around me, forget names, but the guy who had 3 beers spilt, just fantastic.

Please come back.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

now watch santos, stunning goals

Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro and Wellington Phoenix, my two teams til death do us part.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ahmad (on 23 November) wrote:

Exactly three weeks from now at this same time we will be pinching ourselves and asking "did we really just beat Roarcelona at Forsyth Barr Stadium????? Yes we f'king did!".

Can he do no wrong?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Anyone awake?

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ahmad wrote:

Anyone awake?

Like I was getting to sleep after that.

Permalink

over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

otagofan wrote:

ahmad wrote:

Anyone awake?

Like I was getting to sleep after that.

I need to eat. Haven't really eaten all day. Did I have lunch? Thinking hard about it.... um. I think it was just a bit of a late breakfast. Oh wait there was that. Oh I'll go grab some food (I won't fry though) and be back to type out the report.

Permalink