R15 vs Melbourne Victory | Wed 10th Jan | 7:35pm | RoF | Kids go free

I thought he's been around a few days (+- 1 week?) so he shouldn't be jet lagged and as a professional footballer, you'd expect he is fit to go. I really hope we get to see him tomorrow!

Um, so your solution to our bad defence is to play one centre back?

Personally I thought the tactics last week were poor to watch but, overall, actually worked quite well. Expect to see similar with perhaps the new midfielder in for Ridenton.

Jet lagged new dude or Ridenton.... hmmmm.....

Fair point. Ridenton did some OK things last game, I thought, which was surprising (started poor though)

Set up a couple of clear cut chances that weren't converted.

If run properly 3-3-1-3 isnt 3 backs only.

Rossi centre back but Paraski would drop back in beside him during play if required which creates a back 4 if required

Yes sorry -Ljujic  is Serbian.

I think to make the most of the attacking talent we have a front of

                                 Ljujic

                Krishna     Ak        Burns

is pretty dynamic . Krishna and Burns need to be on the park at the same time .

Its what happens behind that 4 thats the issue. The 3-3 -1-3 provides more options for getting the ball forward and more options once it is forward. 

Sounds like FIFA tactics to me; not going to work in the real world where we couldn't even defend with a proper back 5.

I'm getting a bit amped for Wed night

COYN

Pretty sure Durante will play, either with Rossi or Mullen. We have to play essentially 4-2-1-3 with mcglinchey sitting in the middle, ak and khrishna up front and Burns playing free wide role. That's my prediction anyway. Ridenton, Doyle and Galloway all start.

No matter how many times this club has burned me, I always tune in. Am I a masochist? 

Not necessarily, probably just addicted to a substance of abuse (following your local team)

Lately the only way Phoenix leaves me amped is this:

And that probably defines the meaning of "fan", as well.

I hear Robbie's brother might make an appearance. Huge if true.

Who? Is this a joke I don't understand?

Thats what she said...

Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Lewis ITALIANO (GK), 2.Daniel MULLEN, 3.Scott GALLOWAY, 4.Goran PARACKI, 6. Dylan FOX, 7. Nathan BURNS, 8. Matija LJUJIC, 9.Andrija KALUDJEROVIC, 10.Michael MCGLINCHEY, 12.Adam PARKHOUSE, 13.Marco ROSSI, 14.Alex RUFER, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 19.Tom DOYLE, 21. Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE 23.Matthew RIDENTON, 30.Keegan SMITH (GK)

Im guessing Rufer and either Mullen or Fox will be omitted

sadly this match I can't provide game commentary as I will be playing bass guitar 

But I certainly hope we win 

Yeah... I had put that in the nonsense bin but a bit of scuttle...

-If you get bored or sad,  start 'Twist and Shout'

Don't forget the conga line. Honestly one of the best memories from watching the nix since 07. Coincidentally, I believe it was against Melbourne Victory!

More like Fox and Singh.

Gameday sweet

Can't wait - pity about the annoying 8 hours work in between now and kick off

COYN

Stripey suit and all?

Word on the street

I hope the new guy has been registered properly and is eligible to play.

Last thing we need right now is one more off-the-field issue. Very likely I'll show up.

Does anyone know how much parking is in or around the stadium tonight?

With another game on the weekend, will we see some rotation come in. Rufer for Galloway at RB for example (played there off the bench earlier) etc.

So new Serb not in squad?

Yip he has been named, its just a question of two players being omitted

The thought of having to go to the RoF twice in a week to endure watching the Nix is too much!
Hopefully I can summon up enough enthusiasm to go on Saturday 

finally got myself a ticket and my son . Am coming to the game with no hope . At least people can't say i didn't support them at there lowest.

But the big question is should i bet for or against the nix ???

Street parking will be free and two hours plenty.

I know we say this every week now - but surely this will be a record low crowd?

I'm picking 3400

School holidays - kids go free... might sneak past 5k

I can’t wait to see how the forums light up after we win.

GAME DAY!!!!

Bet against and unless its a draw u go home happy.

Going to be interesting to see what happens if the planned removal of free parking in weekends and after 6 comes into force as some on the bloody council want.

If you park in the area around Freedom furniture on Thorndon Quay its a 10 hour limit, just got to get there early as those spaces go quickly