R18 vs WSW | Sat 4th Feb | 7:35pm | Yarrow Stadium

It looks like a game that will pretty much define season this one. We're in NZ, we've found some form, have a full squad to choose from, we're closing in on a permanent spot in the top-six, and we need to beat one of the league's most high profile sides who aren't doing as well as they'd expect.

Personally, if we don't win on Saturday then my hopes for a successful season, with finals footy at the end of it, will take a big hit.

Mitch Nichols has been left out of the squad. That is a big out for WSW.

All sorted for the long weekend - Really looking forward to the road trip up to New Plymouth, the pre-game drinks, the game Vs WSW, the post-game drinks, the Festival Of Lights on Sunday night and the road trip back to Welly on Mondy, just in time for the Super Bowl! 

‏@PeggyGordons

 we do have a bus. No need to book. Love to see you here before the game.

as of 10:30am yesterday

Wanted to get tickets in the Fever zone, but only "Gold Fever Zone" tickets left. Silver all sold out. The gold go for $31 a seat. Sadly I have had to opt for general admission at $17 each for my group. Hope we can get to be near the silver fever zoneites!

Pax 3550

Silver is only the two rows at the front of the bay. The rest is gold, which is ridiculous. Fever Zone has always been Silver. 

Ideally we are all just going to pile into the Zone anyway so you should probably be able to sneak in with us.

http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/89065033/wellington-phoenix-to-take-mustwin-approach-into-clash-against-western-sydney

Tom Doyle scores great goals

over 40 thousand views of his goal too (via the aleague website)

Just got this email, since when do football games only go for 70 minutes?

7.35 to 9.15 is 100 minutes? 

I can't do maths obviously

Referee: Adam Fielding

Assistant Referee 1: Glen Lochrie

Assistant Referee 2: Mark Rule

Fourth Official: Matthew Conger

- See more at: http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Wellington-Phoenix-v-Western-Sydney-Wanderers-FC/854411?matchpreview#widget-match-day-tabs
Read more at http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Wellington-Phoenix-v-Western-Sydney-Wanderers-FC/854411#xPvXGwYBkY4f6q0j.99

There is also a ford trophy one day game on tomorrow at Pukekua Park between Central Districts and Northern Districts staring at 11am for those interested.

Game day, fire up!!!! Let's waste these suckas

I'm bus-ting to get going to New Plymouth! Actually I'm in a car, but still.

   COYN

righto , give them a pantsing COYN

Football: Phoenix aiming to break free from tight mid-table

Is this thread really R18?!

well there is a swear filter :>)

The phoenix need 11 wins and 7 draws to get to 40 pts and the top six. Currently they are 5 and 4 basically halfway to both targets but with only 10 games to go. They'll have to win at least half of their remaining games to make the playoffs. Looks like another season over. Kosta's poor form the main reason for this years failure along with no holding mid. A-Rod needs to be gone. 

is there a bar/venue in Wanganui that shows Phoenix games on Sky?

Weemac is on the bench .

Have they listed the playing side for today?

Smeltz needs to score tonight. Or at least an assist.

Whats the weather like down there? A beautiful day here in Hamilton, hopefully with the good weather there is a good walk up crowd.

murphy's law, super sunny nice day in wellington today but no nix game here :(

What's the line up for the nix for tonights game?

Team looks good.Hope we can make it happen.COYN

i do not drink so do not go to bars so i do not know sorry, is it just you or are you with a group.

which appears to be bypassable if you use all caps

Go the ABs

Fever coming through loud and clear -sounds great