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Posted January 25, 2014 02:10 · last edited January 25, 2014 02:12

Anyway, to me what is noticeable about this result is that most posters have recognised it for what it is: a "speed bump" and we were going to end our run at some stage.  The remaining games are more favourable (and only one more ridonkulous home and away game) so we are still in with a chance at the finals.

Very little angst and knee jerk scapegoating which is good to see. 

But will just re-post this to send literal libations and offerings to the footballing gods (including the omnipotent Greenacre):

Junior82 wrote:

Abide with me; fast falls our finals hopes;

the darkness deepens; can the Fever cope?

When casual fans all fall away and flee,

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.


Swift to its close another loss today;

earth's joys grow dim; Perth Glory pulls away;

angst and despair in the forum I see;

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.



I need thy presence every passing hour.

What but thy grace can foil Brisbane Roar's power?

Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.



I fear no foe, with Ernie’s high line press;

Jests are lightweight, and Heart has no success.

Where is the Bling? Where, grave, thy victory?

We triumph still, Phoenix abide with me.



Put up thy cross before they close thee down;

ghost through the gap, like goals scored by Tim Brown.

Cunningham breaks, and scores to make it three;

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.




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Junior82 edited January 25, 2014 02:12

Anyway, to me what is noticeable about this result is that most posters have recognised it for what it is: a "speed bump" and we were going to end our run at some stage.  The remaining games are more favourable (and only one more ridonkulous home and away game) so we are still in with a chance at the finals.

Very little angst and knee jerk scapegoating which is good to see. 

But will just re-post this to send literal libations and offerings to the footballing gods (including the omnipotent Greenacre):

Junior82 wrote:

Abide with me; fast falls our finals hopes;

the darkness deepens; can the Fever cope?

When casual fans all fall away and flee,

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.

Swift to its close another loss today;

earth's joys grow dim; Perth Glory pulls away;

angst and despair in the forum I see;

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.



I need thy presence every passing hour.

What but thy grace can foil Brisbane Roar's power?

Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.



I fear no foe, with Ernie’s high line press;

Jests are lightweight, and Heart has no success.

Where is the Bling? Where, grave, thy victory?

We triumph still, Phoenix abide with me.



Put up thy cross before they close thee down;

ghost through the gap, like goals scored by Tim Brown.

Cunningham breaks, and scores to make it three;

Wellington Phoenix, O abide with me.



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