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"Dear Ross..."

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
"Dear Ross..."
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I expect someone might start a farewell Ross topic
 
but until then
 
Thanks Ross, you did a excellent job on and off the park as inaugural captain. I'd happily call you a YF legend.
 
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Good idea tigers.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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Cheers Ross. Not many people get to make history but you did as Captain of the Nix in our inaugural season. You were a great ambassador for the Club. Thanks for eveything and good luck in whatever you do in the future.
 
 
p.s. Even the 'tackle' for the send-off against Sydney FC was quality
Jag2008-04-03 14:58:18

Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.

"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Darcy is pre- recording an interview with him that will be on this afternoon.
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I love you Ross.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
There's only ONE Aloisi
OOOOOONE Aloisi
Walking along
Singing a song
Walking in a ROSSY wonderland

There's only ONE Aloisi......

I sing that and sign off with huge praise and thanks to Ross for all he's done for us from me, and on behalf of DLB, Cosmo and Feverette......

Top bloke Ross.....loved every minute of your time with the mighty Nix.

 


Coxey2008-04-03 15:03:17
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Ross Aloisi

He's now a Kiwi

He came to Phoenix

From Adelaide

He smashed the Glory

But lost the A-League

Please don't take

Our captain away.

(amended post-season)

Founder

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cheers Ross, you had a big effect on the club to get things off the ground and lead from the front.
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Ross
 
You're a good bloke.
 
Thanks
danielsleftball2008-04-03 15:57:37
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Great ambassador for the club... wish Ross the best luck with whatever path the rest of his life will take him, if that involves the Nix then I will be very pleased.

Cheers Ross
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cheers Ross, all the best mate in what you decide to do next.
You've gone down a legend and won't be forgotten with the Phoenix or the Fever.
See you @ Estab for a big one.
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Thanks Ross, you did a brilliant job both on and off the field.  It was greatly appreciated.  All the best for the future.
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
There's only one Aloisi...
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Did a great job for the club and for the team itself. YF shirts comemorating Ross as well as the 'Got Pie' shirts? Critical_Lemon2008-04-03 16:22:37
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The moment Wellington became a football city.
 
Cheers Ross.
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Stevo wrote:
The moment Wellington became a football city.
 
Cheers Ross.
 
 
Amen buddy!
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nice interview on Radiosport.

I'm sorry.  But moaning Northern gits.  I f**king hate them.

Stevo2008-04-03 16:36:04
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Stevo wrote:
The moment Wellington became a football city.
 
Cheers Ross.
 
What, when Ross grew two legs out of his arse?
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Get leileied DLB.
 
If nothing else, being the elder brother of 'Mr. Penalty' did give us some cred in OZ.
 
Cheers Ross
 
 
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cheers Ross, did a magic job in helping get the Phoenix to where they are now.

I nominate Ross as the first entry into the YF Hall of Fame. Do I have a seconder?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Cheers Ross for all you've done. Showed so much passion playing for us, in spite of the injury that he was carrying for most of the season. What a good guy!
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danielsleftball wrote:
Ross
 
You're a good bloke.
 
Thanks


wow DLB, your icy heart dripped a little...
I like tautologies because I like them.
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Ross,
It was an honour and a privilege to have someone of your mana as the first captain of the Wellington Phoenix.
 
I hope we will have an opportunity at a home Nix game to show you personally how much we appreciated your leadership, guts and commitment.
 
Wishing you every success for the future.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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We will miss rossy big time
Feverish2008-04-03 23:12:23
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Stevo wrote:
Get leileied DLB.
 
If nothing else, being the elder brother of 'Mr. Penalty' did give us some cred in OZ.
 
Cheers Ross
 
 
 
Stevo
 
I was commenting on the photo you posted, you know, the one where he appears to have two extra legs growing out of his arse!
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Whitby boy wrote:
Ross,
It was an honour and a privilege to have someone of your mana as the first captain of the Wellington Phoenix.
 
I hope we will have an opportunity at a home Nix game to show you personally how much we appreciated your leadership, guts and commitment.
 
Wishing you every success for the future.
 
Believe me, it was an emotional moment...
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ross

thanks Ross for building the foundations for the nix. Although the position on last seasons table clearly does not show how much effort you put in to keep the team together.
 
Thanks Ross
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Tawa is still upset from the weekend..?
 
Anyway, thanks Ross.. Great to have you at the helm for season one, hope you get the chance in the future to do some more work with the Phoenix.
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farewell mr a
always had a smile and a friendly word to say
great to have you in our city
well done for helping build a fantastic team
i am sure you will continue your support of the wonderful wellington phoenix


when daniel was at the kids school the other day he asked if anyone wanted to ask a question..one of the kids asked him who was the funniest phoenix player he said ross
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 i think its about respect

as for pie eater he always seemed like he couldnt give a damm...(.i was going to swear there but my dad reads the posts on here)

I saw ross a few times in town always gave you the time of day always keen to talk about the phoenix always seemed to care


pie eater couldnt even stop texting when my son asked for his autograph


prove you have a good attitude/nature and people will respect you for it
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thanks ross. the image of you jumping up and down in front of the zone when we scored the equaliser will forever be burnt into my brain (perhaps by the photo) but your a great man and a great captain.

www.kiwifromthecouch.blogspot.com

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Not mention El**ch swore at ricky if he got subbed.. However this isn't the time to sl*g off El**ch

To Ross, our first captain and true leader on and off the park


Good luck for the future
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Two things from news items on him tonight i'd like to address.
 
1. How on earth did TCGW manage to mistake him for John Aloisi. Poor lads, very poor.
 
2. Was his best Phoenix moment really scoring a goal in a exhibition match against the Galaxy?

Three for me, and two for them.

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Here, here football mum.  Ross as the leader of the club and it's public face offered huge value. 

He didn't contribute as much as he'd have liked on the pitch but his efforts towards the things that made the first season positive for the Phoenix were huge.

Cheers Boss Hogg.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
What was bad about his captaincy? Sure he was a bit too passionate at times but I'd love to know what else was wrong.
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Some great quotes from Ross in the article on the Nix home page, a couple below.
 
 
�The defining moment in my life, when I finally decided it was time to go, was the game against the LA Galaxy. I should never have played in the game because of my back, but [coach] Ricki Herbert said it was such a special occasion that I should try and play 10 minutes. As it turned out I played 60 minutes, scored a goal, got a standing ovation from 32,000 fans as I left the field and swapped shirts with David Beckham."
 
�And to be named skipper was huge. I just can�t think of a more perfect scenario for me to go out on, to have been the skipper of a club that came out of nothing, restored the game�s credibility in New Zealand and had the best fans in the competition."

�I know Ricki won�t like me putting extra pressure on, but I predict the Phoenix to win the comp in three years� time. This season I think they�ll make the top four and you wait till finals football comes around � Wellington will go crazy.�

He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
They were all heroes to someone on here at some time.  Remember the 'Give George a chance' campaign ?

Not necessarily to everyone...

Incidentally, do you know how hard it was to resist deleting your anti-censorship post.
Hard News2008-04-03 20:50:14

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
He's clearly a top bloke - but he's made the right decision.  He was well past his sell by date, off the pace and a liability in the middle of the park.  I'm glad he's made the decision and we can move on without him.  The Galaxy game was a good send off for him. Respectful enough?
 
Frankly, I'm disturbed to read that he was told he could play in the last game just so he could play against his brother given that he had a terminal back problem.  And we wonder why we finished last?  Bad call Ricki. 
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