Mmmm he is playing in a Derby match against his old team. To be honest think he has to expect anything that comes his way before and during the match. After the game maybe not so much
They're giving themselves plenty of time because they're used to Auckland traffic and not a walkable and liveable city.
Haven't been to Welly for awhile, but from the outside what I read is there will be broken pipes and open sewers to navigate as well, no? Closed shoes required.
booing is purely pantomime. We are doing it to professional sportspeople who are mentally very strong so it has no actual impact but it weirdly fun to do and it does help to create an atmosphere.
At the end of the day, no Phoenix supporter will want anything but the best for Paulson, because he came through our system into our first team, and those players are especially cherished by fans.
For 2 hours on Saturday though, he is the enemy (for want of a better word) and should be treated as such. At the end of the game I am sure he will give a wave to the Fever Zone and get a very generous response back. Then he can fly back to Auckland, reflecting on his team's first loss of the season.
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booing is purely pantomime. We are doing it to professional sportspeople who are mentally very strong so it has no actual impact but it weirdly fun to do and it does help to create an atmosphere.
At the end of the day, no Phoenix supporter will want anything but the best for Paulson, because he came through our system into our first team, and those players are especially cherished by fans.
For 2 hours on Saturday though, he is the enemy (for want of a better word) and should be treated as such. At the end of the game I am sure he will give a wave to the Fever Zone and get a very generous response back. Then he can fly back to Auckland, reflecting on his team's first loss of the season.
Just a few seasons ago our biggest worry was if we would have even one pro club in New Zealand. Now it seems our biggest problem is that there are two. Happy days.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
I recall David Dome saying last year that a sell out during the regular season would “fund the club for a year”
Bet however he won’t remember saying that when it happens.
He should be counting his lucky stars that AFC came along.
Vaguely recall him mentioning something similar on the recent podcast or i could just be imagining it. Think Domey has been pretty open about what good crowds will do for Phoenix budgets and does it really matter why just as long as people turn up.
I recall David Dome saying last year that a sell out during the regular season would “fund the club for a year”
Bet however he won’t remember saying that when it happens.
He should be counting his lucky stars that AFC came along.
I think they are essentially only playing up the rivalry as that's how they can get casuals along and sell out the stadium and therefore fund the club for a year.
They've been pretty open about how they've tried many things to get bigger crowds throughout the years and nothing has really worked - So I don't think they are trying to deny that AFC is helpful for the club to be more profitable (or to break even) - if anything the club's heavy marketing for this match shows they think this is a great opportunity.
That's just how I see it though and I very much could be proved wrong in time.
I recall David Dome saying last year that a sell out during the regular season would “fund the club for a year”
Bet however he won’t remember saying that when it happens.
He should be counting his lucky stars that AFC came along.
I think they are essentially only playing up the rivalry as that's how they can get casuals along and sell out the stadium and therefore fund the club for a year.
They've been pretty open about how they've tried many things to get bigger crowds throughout the years and nothing has really worked - So I don't think they are trying to deny that AFC is helpful for the club to be more profitable (or to break even) - if anything the club's heavy marketing for this match shows they think this is a great opportunity.
That's just how I see it though and I very much could be proved wrong in time.
Of course they are playing it up. Over time it will become a real derby with a story to it.
Anything to sell seats at this point. I think it's great they are in the league. If it brings more people in... then let's go.
I can imagine a new thriller soon to be filmed in North Island, loosely based on R. L. Stevenson's novel, with a main protagonist a plucky young goalkeeper, starry-eyed from the overtures of a serious EPL club, who suddenly wakes up from a celebrity-induced stupor and rubbing his eyes discovers to be inexplicably not in Bournemouth but in Auckland, wearing a black-and-blue jersey. From a distance, in a general direction of Bombay Hills, he can hear a faint sound that may well be compared to a noise of the infamous Iron Dome in action: ".... and they've kidnapped our goalkeeper, too...."
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
I don't care what people say I'm not booing Paulsen. Without him we might not have even cracked top 4 last season. I mean our main back-up was Jack Duncan and I just don't think he would've saved us the way Paulsen did so often. Not gonna get mad if others do, but I won't
Nix players will be around Lampton Quay and the Wellington Station from 4.30-5.30PM tomorrow (Thursday) with free tickets to the NZ derby this Saturday for people wearing yellow! Come meet the team and be into win!
They're giving themselves plenty of time because they're used to Auckland traffic and not a walkable and liveable city.
Haven't been to Welly for awhile, but from the outside what I read is there will be broken pipes and open sewers to navigate as well, no? Closed shoes required.
Nah, they're walking past Parliament, the excrement's in the buildings around there.
'What stokes fears of violence at Nix v Auckland FC match' - TV1 News NOW.
FFS!!!!
Lol, I knew I wouldn't be the only one who saw that.
Can guarantee it's going to be a fearmongering nonsense hit-piece and a ball hasn't even been kicked! Just out to tarnish what should be a brilliant day for New Zealand football...
"Why there will be an increased police presence in the capital". - lead in...
Tbf I’ve heard some info that there’s a small wannabe hooligan group coming down from Auckland. They’re not representative of The Port and are unlikely to actually kick off, but it’s worth being cognisant of.
Just ex-pat wankers and braindead young lads who don’t understand the football culture we’ve built in this country.
What are the threats made by Auckland “fans”? First I’ve heard of it.
Threatening to keep turning up long enough to keep the club in existence for more than a handful of years?
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite Now I'm firefly like a burning kite And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
"Why there will be an increased police presence in the capital". - lead in...
Tbf I’ve heard some info that there’s a small wannabe hooligan group coming down from Auckland. They’re not representative of The Port and are unlikely to actually kick off, but it’s worth being cognisant of.
Just ex-pat wankers and braindead young lads who don’t understand the football culture we’ve built in this country.
If true that's disappointing, and should be nipped in the bud straight away. Both clubs could maybe mention life bans for anyone attempting any of that shark either in or outside the ground. Red Badge to be briefed.
Was at the Nix v Roar game at Suncorp last year, and there was a drunk young loud Glaswegian in a Nix top, getting a bit mouthy. So yeah maybe there are some UK expats in the 09 trying to bring a bit of that rubbish to football in Aotearoa.
"Why there will be an increased police presence in the capital". - lead in...
Tbf I’ve heard some info that there’s a small wannabe hooligan group coming down from Auckland. They’re not representative of The Port and are unlikely to actually kick off, but it’s worth being cognisant of.
Just ex-pat wankers and braindead young lads who don’t understand the football culture we’ve built in this country.
If true that's disappointing, and should be nipped in the bud straight away. Both clubs could maybe mention life bans for anyone attempting any of that shark either in or outside the ground. Red Badge to be briefed.
Was at the Nix v Roar game at Suncorp last year, and there was a drunk young loud Glaswegian in a Nix top, getting a bit mouthy. So yeah maybe there are some UK expats in the 09 trying to bring a bit of that rubbish to football in Aotearoa.
I agreed with you entirely until you mentioned Red Badge. Half of them are scared of their own shadow. It's only because 99% of Nix fans are not interested in stupidity that there are no issues. In the past visiting fans from other clubs have built a good repore with YF and others. Drink together, enjoy the game and perhaps bragging rights until the next game.
I really hope both sets enter into the fun spirit of the game. And as you suggested, both clubs drop the hammer on any village idiots.
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Attention all Christchurch YF members and friends: We are watching the game on Saturday at the Avonhead Tavern. See you there by 5pm in yellow & black.
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
"Why there will be an increased police presence in the capital". - lead in...
Tbf I’ve heard some info that there’s a small wannabe hooligan group coming down from Auckland. They’re not representative of The Port and are unlikely to actually kick off, but it’s worth being cognisant of.
Just ex-pat wankers and braindead young lads who don’t understand the football culture we’ve built in this country.
I'm pretty sure that the capos or whatever in The Port are smart enough to shut down any hint of that. But we've all seen that certain segments of the new fandom are a bit "over-excited" (safely behind a screen, of course)
Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009 This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
There certainly has been some people being silly buggers, and none of it is coming from the YF or the Port. (It isn't Domey playing this up, we have heard of a name they call themselves)
There is a "fake" animosity that seems to be happening that some people are making real, that is much worse on Facebook and Twitter. Some seeming to think there is some massive rivalry now like El Clasico and The Old Firm, it is just likely to be some keyboard warriors that have been talking up what they are going to do but when it came to it on game day, nothing would have happened.
Both clubs and supporter groups have come out against anyone being stupid and if anyone were to try it from the Fever, we will quite happily point them out to the police in the stands.
