WPM R3 vs Auckland FC | Sat 2nd Nov | 5pm | RoF / Sky Sports 2 | March 4pm

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

Don't think you could have summed it up any better!

queenofthequail

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

This may be the most sense I've ever seen spoken on these forums. Kudos.

For me, football is a brilliant mix of both connection and tribalism. In my own circumstance I have previously lived in Auckland for far longer than I've ever resided in Wellington, but the difference for me ultimately was the connection, and that in turn breeds that tribalistic nature. For that reason I'll be in the cold, cold ground before I relinquish the 🟡⚫

In general though I have no concerns with people jumping ship. Given the unique circumstance with the emergence of this second NZ side it was always going to test where loyalties will lie. 
 
What I would say to counter that previous paragraph though is if you have switched and are fairly ironed on in terms of your allegiances, then don't be jumping colours because either 🟡 or 🔵 is suddenly the flavour of the month. Nothing worse than a bandwagoner.

**Edit**
Sorry, forgot to add on, but good on Auckland as well for the engagement and establishing the hype and seeing the families and young kids in the stands. That's arguably been the biggest failure as a result of their 17 year hiatus - No one for these young ones to look up to on the football pitch week in, week out. 

Sure, some might have gravitated towards the Nix in that time, but you can bet your bottom dollar that a lot more would have dropped off or even moved away from the game altogether or even worse, become Euro-snobs...

Homer Simpson memes on standby!

queenofthequail

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

But has anyone 'jumped ship' and started bashing the Nix? I don't see any evidence of that.

From reading the AFC supporter FB groups, I think any 'hate' has come from folks who clearly have never liked the Phoenix. Like I doubt the now banned Port Soldier was ever a fan of NZ's first pro club. 

Seen a few (presumably Auckland based) saying they have been Nix fans for awhile and now will support both NZ clubs, against Aussie teams. But they ain't the sort putting the boot into the Phoenix.

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

DERBY DAY | Play your part. Bring the noise.

 

Here is what you need to know.

There is a small selection of Fever Zone tickets available. These won’t last. Get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/b95dbcvj. 

If you have bought in the Fever Zone, expect standing, singing, flag waving and hopefully shirts off.

First 120 people through the door at The Featherston from 2pm will get a free drink. Look out for a voucher on arrival. 

Join our little drummer boy as we march and chant our way to Sky Stadium. Leaving outside TSB Arena at 4:00pm and following the attached route down the waterfront. Anyone and everyone welcome  https://www.facebook.com/events/1283096923123627

Want to branch out from 'Oh Wellington'? Here's a selection of the most common chants https://yellowfever.co.nz/chants
 
Don’t be a dick.

Fire up 
#COYN

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Just fuelled up 4 the drive south. Would love to see Rojas plus the Colombian Moreno in action. Two excitement machines, hopefully.

coochiee

queenofthequail

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

But has anyone 'jumped ship' and started bashing the Nix? I don't see any evidence of that.

From reading the AFC supporter FB groups, I think any 'hate' has come from folks who clearly have never liked the Phoenix. Like I doubt the now banned Port Soldier was ever a fan of NZ's first pro club. 

Seen a few (presumably Auckland based) saying they have been Nix fans for awhile and now will support both NZ clubs, against Aussie teams. But they ain't the sort putting the boot into the Phoenix.

I'm not on FB so I wouldn't know but I have seen plenty of it on IG and from my exposure to the cesspit of doom that is Twitter. I accept that my first mistake may well be bothering to read comments on those apps, but the fact that you haven't seen evidence doesn't meant that the sharkty attitude doesn't exist.

Either way, this thread is about the derby so I'll leave it at that.
Fire up?! I'm nervous.

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

And more importantly, IS RUFER OKAY?!

coochiee

queenofthequail

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

But has anyone 'jumped ship' and started bashing the Nix? I don't see any evidence of that.

From reading the AFC supporter FB groups, I think any 'hate' has come from folks who clearly have never liked the Phoenix. Like I doubt the now banned Port Soldier was ever a fan of NZ's first pro club. 

Seen a few (presumably Auckland based) saying they have been Nix fans for awhile and now will support both NZ clubs, against Aussie teams. But they ain't the sort putting the boot into the Phoenix.

I seen a bunch of people filming themselves throwing their Phoenix shirt away.

And one of the biggest loud mouths is a former Fever scholarship winner!

From a certain perspective, we are bloody lucky that Terry brought the franchise to Wellington.  If he had taken over the defunct Knights and kept them in Auckland, I suggest it would have been much harder to get a second ALM team going in New Zealand in that scenario.   But with the Nix having done the hard yards while based in Wellington and showing that it can be done with a smaller population base, suddenly the Auckland franchise also has legs to stand on.

Mainland FC

From a certain perspective, we are bloody lucky that Terry brought the franchise to Wellington.  If he had taken over the defunct Knights and kept them in Auckland, I suggest it would have been much harder to get a second ALM team going in New Zealand in that scenario.   But with the Nix having done the hard yards while based in Wellington and showing that it can be done with a smaller population base, suddenly the Auckland franchise also has legs to stand on.

*better

Jessie Merino

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Just fuelled up 4 the drive south. Would love to see Rojas plus the Colombian Moreno in action. Two excitement machines, hopefully.

Zero chance of Rojas you'd think. He'd likely first get mins with Weenix in the National League, before making an ALM squad??

Moreno a total unknown, you'd imagine will get his first mins via the bench. Chiefy & Griffiths will have done some quick scouting of his Colombian league games.

Lots of fascinating matchups some with AWs permutations. Saki verus Sutton verus FDV verus Payne. Rufer & Conchie up against Howieson. Barba, Rogerson, Mata, Randall and now Gillion all in the frame for 2026.

Can see a low scoring draw. Two good defensive units, and two high quality no nonense DMs in Rufer and Verstraete. Two scratchy attacks still working through the early season rust.

Though maybe one of Auckland's 3 Latino players goes all hot headed in tne big derby, gets a straight red and Nix get the win.

Renrub

coochiee

queenofthequail

ClubOranje

@queenofthequail
It happens.
This is a more unique situation; it’s not like someone who supported ManU under the Ferguson era switching to ManCity because they’re the ones buying the league and ManU are …manure.

It’s more like, you used travel across town because there was only one Bunnings around, now a new one has opened up round the corner, so you’re going to use that one now.

Doesn’t mean you need to go hating on WPX though.

Oh for sure. I think my post might have been a little misinterpreted.
I'm not criticizing people who choose to support both teams. I'm more talking about those that go all "LOL sMaLL tEaM eNeRgY lOoK aT yEr CrOwD nUmBeRs We OwN tHe NiX LMAO" while still picking out yellow lint from their belly buttons.

I certainly don't have the time or money to head down to Welly every couple of weeks as much as I'd like to and so I did initially consider getting an AFC membership because of the proximity. Ultimately decided that I wouldn't commit to attending every home game for a team that is not "my" team so it wasn't worth it for me. I totally get that other people's attitudes and circumstances might be different and I'm cool with that.

I'm just not cool with the unnecessary Nix bashing. That's like your favourite band being from overseas - you can't attend their gigs but still love them. Then a local band pops up and you start seeing them every weekend cause they're there and all of a sudden the original band is shark and you're throwing out all their records?

Don't know. Maybe I'm being too tribalistic about a bunch of dudes kicking a ball around or maybe I'm in a foul mood cause I'm back in the office after a long weekend.

But has anyone 'jumped ship' and started bashing the Nix? I don't see any evidence of that.

From reading the AFC supporter FB groups, I think any 'hate' has come from folks who clearly have never liked the Phoenix. Like I doubt the now banned Port Soldier was ever a fan of NZ's first pro club. 

Seen a few (presumably Auckland based) saying they have been Nix fans for awhile and now will support both NZ clubs, against Aussie teams. But they ain't the sort putting the boot into the Phoenix.

I seen a bunch of people filming themselves throwing their Phoenix shirt away.

And one of the biggest loud mouths is a former Fever scholarship winner!

Naive me. Had no idea. Odd behaviour.

Who’s that then?

ClubOranje

Renrub wrote:

I seen a bunch of people filming themselves throwing their Phoenix shirt away.

And one of the biggest loud mouths is a former Fever scholarship winner!

Who’s that then?

Burning torches. Wiki tells me these were the Scholarship winners. Unlikely to be the guy from Melville United. That would make trainings awkward

coochiee

ClubOranje

Renrub wrote:

I seen a bunch of people filming themselves throwing their Phoenix shirt away.

And one of the biggest loud mouths is a former Fever scholarship winner!

Who’s that then?

Burning torches. Wiki tells me these were the Scholarship winners. Unlikely to be the guy from Melville United. That would make trainings awkward

• 2007: Stefan Kousoulas, Otago United
• 2008: Daniel Findlay, Three Kings United
• 2009: Marco Rojas, Melville United
• 2010: Thomas Spragg, Auckland City FC, and Tristan Prattley, Otago United

It's Daniel Finlay. I knew I'd seen that name many, many moons ago.

Front and back advertisements in the Monday Dom Post.  Hopefully weather will be good for casuals. 

Need more pax chat. A game week knowing we’re in for a big crowd just hits different! 

Awesome seeing everyone so excited. I don't remember any regular season match last season having as much hype and excitement.

Wonder how much of the away section has sold out?

Bought 2 today, pax 8489 

Early weather forecast: Showers, easing. Fresh northwesterlies, turning lighter southerly.

Still plenty of time for that to change tho

coochiee

Jessie Merino

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Just fuelled up 4 the drive south. Would love to see Rojas plus the Colombian Moreno in action. Two excitement machines, hopefully.

Zero chance of Rojas you'd think. He'd likely first get mins with Weenix in the National League, before making an ALM squad??

Moreno a total unknown, you'd imagine will get his first mins via the bench. Chiefy & Griffiths will have done some quick scouting of his Colombian league games.

Lots of fascinating matchups some with AWs permutations. Saki verus Sutton verus FDV verus Payne. Rufer & Conchie up against Howieson. Barba, Rogerson, Mata, Randall and now Gillion all in the frame for 2026.

Can see a low scoring draw. Two good defensive units, and two high quality no nonense DMs in Rufer and Verstraete. Two scratchy attacks still working through the early season rust.

Though maybe one of Auckland's 3 Latino players goes all hot headed in tne big derby, gets a straight red and Nix get the win.

Moreno from the Envigo Academy, which produced James Rodriguez, Fredy Guerin, Jhon Duran. "a very fast technical player that loves to dribble one-v-one against defenders," - Steve Corica ... "confident striking with power from distance with both feet ... powerful runner & tenacious presser" - Joe Sothcott, commentator on Substack.

Nelfoos

Bought 2 today, pax 8489 

Anything under 15k would be a disappointment. 15-20k is what I'd expect. Anything over 20 would be massive 

Yellow fever - aisle 21 covered sold out. Always a good sign! 

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Booing Paulson? Abso-fudgeing-lutely

Surprised no extra tickets have been released yet considering the extremely low amount of tickets between the fever and away support (less than 2000 I'd say now)

coochiee

Jessie Merino

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Just fuelled up 4 the drive south. Would love to see Rojas plus the Colombian Moreno in action. Two excitement machines, hopefully.

Zero chance of Rojas you'd think. He'd likely first get mins with Weenix in the National League, before making an ALM squad??

Moreno a total unknown, you'd imagine will get his first mins via the bench. Chiefy & Griffiths will have done some quick scouting of his Colombian league games.

Lots of fascinating matchups some with AWs permutations. Saki verus Sutton verus FDV verus Payne. Rufer & Conchie up against Howieson. Barba, Rogerson, Mata, Randall and now Gillion all in the frame for 2026.

Can see a low scoring draw. Two good defensive units, and two high quality no nonense DMs in Rufer and Verstraete. Two scratchy attacks still working through the early season rust.

Though maybe one of Auckland's 3 Latino players goes all hot headed in tne big derby, gets a straight red and Nix get the win.

Not according to Marco spoke to him at training couple of weeks ago and he was really trying to target playing some part in the Derby.

New sections released! (Aisle 14, no clue what aisles 15 and 16 are doing)

The Fever

DERBY DAY | Play your part. Bring the noise.

 

Here is what you need to know.

There is a small selection of Fever Zone tickets available. These won’t last. Get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/b95dbcvj. 

If you have bought in the Fever Zone, expect standing, singing, flag waving and hopefully shirts off.

First 120 people through the door at The Featherston from 2pm will get a free drink. Look out for a voucher on arrival. 

Join our little drummer boy as we march and chant our way to Sky Stadium. Leaving outside TSB Arena at 4:00pm and following the attached route down the waterfront. Anyone and everyone welcome  https://www.facebook.com/events/1283096923123627

Want to branch out from 'Oh Wellington'? Here's a selection of the most common chants https://yellowfever.co.nz/chants
 
Don’t be a dick.

Fire up 
#COYN

Is the Featherston what used to be D4?

Jessie Merino

The Fever

DERBY DAY | Play your part. Bring the noise.

 

Here is what you need to know.

There is a small selection of Fever Zone tickets available. These won’t last. Get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/b95dbcvj. 

If you have bought in the Fever Zone, expect standing, singing, flag waving and hopefully shirts off.

First 120 people through the door at The Featherston from 2pm will get a free drink. Look out for a voucher on arrival. 

Join our little drummer boy as we march and chant our way to Sky Stadium. Leaving outside TSB Arena at 4:00pm and following the attached route down the waterfront. Anyone and everyone welcome  https://www.facebook.com/events/1283096923123627

Want to branch out from 'Oh Wellington'? Here's a selection of the most common chants https://yellowfever.co.nz/chants
 
Don’t be a dick.

Fire up 
#COYN

Is the Featherston what used to be D4?

The Featherston is just a block away from D4, its on the corner of Johnston and Featherston - and D4 is on the corner of Brandon and Featherston

The Featherston used to be called the Feathers. It's across the road from Lueven, the Belgium bar.

Yeah I guess I have to keep supporting my local side 🖤💛

newzealandpower

Ins and outs? Is Rojas close to making the bench? Ball back in after being rested for the long trip to Perth? Did Cola hold up OK after his first appearance?
Do we boo Paulsen?
Lots to discuss

Boo Paulsen? Of Course, hes a complete traitor!

YoungHeartHM

coochiee

ClubOranje

Renrub wrote:

I seen a bunch of people filming themselves throwing their Phoenix shirt away.

And one of the biggest loud mouths is a former Fever scholarship winner!

Who’s that then?

Burning torches. Wiki tells me these were the Scholarship winners. Unlikely to be the guy from Melville United. That would make trainings awkward

• 2007: Stefan Kousoulas, Otago United
• 2008: Daniel Findlay, Three Kings United
• 2009: Marco Rojas, Melville United
• 2010: Thomas Spragg, Auckland City FC, and Tristan Prattley, Otago United

It's Daniel Finlay. I knew I'd seen that name many, many moons ago.

Cool. Never heard of him anyway, no loss

Why can’t we buy tickets around Aisle 8/9??? Lame.

Anyone else listen to FF? Piney labelled Kiwi Clasico "a shark name" and said commentary team won't be saying it

imanixsupporter

Anyone else listen to FF? Piney labelled Kiwi Clasico "a shark name" and said commentary team won't be saying it

Few Aussies having fun with this on Twitter it seems

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Buffon II

imanixsupporter

Anyone else listen to FF? Piney labelled Kiwi Clasico "a shark name" and said commentary team won't be saying it

Few Aussies having fun with this on Twitter it seems

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Now Baaabeque might have got me giving them credit…but sheep aren’t a particularly up to date reference. Aussie has about 3 times the sheep we do now and it’s obviously milk which has been the key export product for some time…
Image looks fairly good though!