The clown from last seasons Newcastle preseason when it went all in brawl. I think it was Ifill that said something like "he was so bad that we played on in spite of him" Not good
I'd forgotten about A-League refs.
Sigh.
Referee: Tim McGilchrist
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Hyundai-ALeague-Round-1-Ins-and-Outs/76870
Only reffed 4 games, but 3 of them were Nix ones. Our record is W0 D1 L2.
http://www.ultimatealeague.com/referee_detail.php?referee_id=32
That's not good. He was terrible from the highlights I saw. Might need to pop some sedatives into Manny and Siggys drink bottles.
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The clown from last seasons Newcastle preseason when it went all in brawl. I think it was Ifill that said something like "he was so bad that we played on in spite of him" Not good
I'd forgotten about A-League refs.
Sigh.
I know right
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Don't know why, but my excitement levels are lower than they've ever been for a start of a A-League season.
a.haak
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It should be 6 IMO
Yep, you should be allowed to cover all your bases. Couple of defenders, couple of mids, couple of forwards, then you have good cover for whatever happens throughout the course of the game. I never understood the limit to 4 on the bench (3 outfield generally is what i meant). Maybe it had something to do with travel costs, Qantas being a sponsor or some shit. I dunno.
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It should be 6 IMO
Yep, you should be allowed to cover all your bases. Couple of defenders, couple of mids, couple of forwards, then you have good cover for whatever happens throughout the course of the game. I never understood the limit to 4 on the bench (3 outfield generally is what i meant). Maybe it had something to do with travel costs, Qantas being a sponsor or some shit. I dunno.
I was always under the impression it was purely a costs issue
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pumped for the start of the season, but must admit this is the least I have been excited before a season. I think its good, I've always gone in with a lot of confidence despite always being touted as not good enough. Last season I was full of confidence, like a lot of people and look what happened. No expectations. looking forward to what ernie can bring
COYN
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More chance of league seeing more youth players as well - growing the game etc
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Ernie to sleep on it, undecided - NZ Herald
For right back, Ernie has narrowed down his options to New Zealand under-20s skipper Luke
Adams or Manny Muscat, which would prompt a midfield shuffle.
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to me the gulley decision is now looking bizarre
There must be something there we're not privy to, surely
For ernie to be considering muscat who hasn't played there all pre-season... has adams played there at all prior to the gulley decision?
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Don't know why, but my excitement levels are lower than they've ever been for a start of a A-League season.
Same, can't put my finger on why either
The artist formerly known as Homer Simpson
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Ernie to sleep on it, undecided - NZ Herald
For right back, Ernie has narrowed down his options to New Zealand under-20s skipper Luke
Adams or Manny Muscat, which would prompt a midfield shuffle.
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I am the opposite. My excitement levels are higher than they have ever been for the start of the season. I can't wait.
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Don't know why, but my excitement levels are lower than they've ever been for a start of a A-League season.
Same, can't put my finger on why either
fixture list
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Don't know why, but my excitement levels are lower than they've ever been for a start of a A-League season.
Same, can't put my finger on why either
fixture list
Mine are higher than last year. New coach and all that.
I like tautologies because I like them.
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New coach that hasn't solved any of the problems apparent last year. Guess we'll wait and see.
a.haak
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New coach that hasn't solved any of the problems apparent last year. Guess we'll wait and see.
No, I don't expect too much, but I am very curious.
I like tautologies because I like them.
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New coach that hasn't solved any of the problems apparent last year. Guess we'll wait and see.
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Off topic I know, but I'm in welly for weekend, which pubs play soccer? Want to watch the a- league opener tonight.
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and I get accused of being a fucking moaner...
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Don't forget to let your friends know that it's cheaper to buy your ticket on the net than at the gate. Ten bucks less even I think.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Dan - Four Kings on Courtenay Place is the place you want to go.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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and I get accused of being a fucking moaner...
Department of keeping it real JV
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I'm all for keeping it real. Lets get a game down first against big boys before we start with the doom and gloom. Maybe then we can keep it real based on that but doom and gloom based on what we did against kids and shamateur sides? I know we are short handed but lets see whats produced first.
Grumpy old bastard alert
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New coach that hasn't solved any of the problems apparent last year. Guess we'll wait and see.[/quote]
New coach with contract locked players - to do the best he can
He's done a decent job but the best he can is kind of stretching it - though have to admit the fact that it's pretty hard to attract quality imports to Welly. Definitely looking forward to seeing Carlos playing for us - just concerned about the rest of the quality in midfield and at full-back, really.
[quote=Jeff Vader]I'm all for keeping it real. Lets get a game down first against big boys before we start with the doom and gloom. Maybe then we can keep it real based on that but doom and gloom based on what we did against kids and shamateur sides? I know we are short handed but lets see whats produced first.
Aint doom and gloom at all - just being realistic as opposed to last year when I got a bit too hyped up about our chances.
a.haak
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I'm really not sure how we will go. I am curious of course and I hope that we get a result, but who knows and it's only the first game of the season. I sure hope this rain stops though.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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P.S. Who's going to be captain with Dura away? Siggy? Ifill? Stein? I think I'd go for Ifill, then Siggy if he goes off.
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P.S. Who's going to be captain with Dura away? Siggy? Ifill? Stein? I think I'd go for Ifill, then Siggy if he goes off.
Either Ifill or Siggy. Has historically been Siggy.
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P.S. Who's going to be captain with Dura away? Siggy? Ifill? Stein? I think I'd go for Ifill, then Siggy if he goes off.
Either Ifill or Siggy. Has historically been Siggy.
Wonder if that might change after the UAE 'incident' though?
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Siggy was captain v A C F C and NZ A
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