Tauranga Pre Season

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

only 3 hours ish from Auckland- get into it Auckland 'Nix fans!

Myself and a few others are looking to make the trip down the road. Unsure if we'll come a day early for the Tauranga nightlife or if we'll just be doing a round trip on the Sunday at this stage.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ChopperHarris wrote:

Paulinho wrote:

Fairly sensible with Tauranga being the only major centre not hosting RWC matches (apart from Christchurch, for obvious reasons).

Looking at the state of the pitch they lucky they not hosting a RWC CUP....has looked crap most of the NPC season

Fortunately helped the boys get the win of Canterbury last night... off topic I know.

No you are right, I thought the grass last night especially looked pretty yuck. Wonder what the issue with it is.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Robb wrote:

I highly suggest Imbibe next to Bayfair. Closest pub to Baypark (it's walking distance), decent place, fantastic stonegrill. They've did a promotion for the All Whites match vs. the Socceroos and have links with local coalface footy so chances are they'll be keen to get behind it. http://www.imbibebar.co.nz

Just Imbibe Bar?

C-Diddy2011-08-24 11:46:32

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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C-Diddy wrote:

Robb wrote:

Just Imbibe Bar?

Actually LOL'd

End of an era. Vinnie - It's over.

If anyone cares for my inane babbling follow @iluvnix17 on the Twitter.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

mjp2 wrote:

Smithy wrote:

gambitecake wrote:

2ndBest wrote:

referencing a title change of the thread.

sorry, I don't get what you mean?

The name of this thread when liverpoolfan1 started it was "Your Turn Tauranga". I changed it to "Tauranga Pre Season". The "(was Your Turn)" part of the name references the original name of the thread when it was started.

Standard forum practice when we rename threads, which we do sometimes for clarity, so that people realise it isn't a completely new thread about the same topic.

edit: this might be the most boring post ever on forum.

yes

yea I reckon!!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Grandadi wrote:

Don't think we'll be there.Still not stopped sobbing after the Dunedin rout.Don't even start me on predictions (sob)

Stiill, the best chant for me was Cosmo singing "Five four, we're gonna win five four, we're gonna win five four....."

That's me, the eternal optimist........ :)

cosmo2011-08-24 22:12:09

Im not a complete idiot, some parts are missing!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smithy wrote:

Azevo wrote:

Fever Party bus to the game?

Probably not as it's a 7 hour trip each way.

More likely a designated Fever motel and pub combo. Convoy up Saturday, warm up Saturday night, game Sunday night, drive back Monday.

Enthusiasts please put yourself forwards.

YES i'm hell keen for this

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Time off booked for drive home. Just need accommodation walking distance of park.

Supporter For Ever - Keep The Faith - Foundation Member - Never Lets FAX Get In The Way Of A Good Yarn

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ring of Dirt.... The Sequel????

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

If anyone is going up from wellington and can take a passenger (i can pitch in for petrol) i am keen to go

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Looks like tickets are on sale, all general admission

https://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/choose_seats.asp?ev=102**283&quickseatsButton.x=49&quickseatsButton.y=7

presume we just have to designate our own fever zone - any ideas from the locals?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It's been a while since I've been to Baypark - most Steamers matches I've attended since moving to Wellington have been in Rotorua - but I remember the seats behind the goals being terrible. May be best to go for corner seats as with Westpac, such as sections 1G/1H or 1S. Best to get in touch with the stadium events staff and have something set aside and clearly marked. Last thing we want is a Honduras-esque debacle.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Do you want to run point on this for us Robb? If you know the peeps? Drop me a PM.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

vickmeist wrote:

Looks like tickets are on sale, all general admission

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https://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/choose_seats.asp?ev=102**283&quickseatsButton.x=49&quickseatsButton.y=7

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presume we just have to designate our own fever zone - any ideas from the locals?

New signing/All White? "The Phoenix will be bringing a full strength squad including a number of the current All Whites, Teri Brown, Ben Sigmund, Leo Bertos, Mark Paston and Te Puna local Tony Lochhead."

I am so very keen for this, haven't been to Tauranga in a very long time, lovely place from what I recall.Azevo2011-08-26 14:08:07

We will never fully decide who has won the football.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'm so excited for this trip! Hoping I can bring my surfboard too...

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

TicketDirect Website wrote:

Yellow Fever Zone
Bays J & K General Admission
Yellow Fever members and any members of the public can purchase in this area. Please note that Yellow Fever patrons will be standing and singing so those patrons who do not wish to participate should sit in the other general admission Bays.

C-Diddy2011-08-28 10:04:15

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Any Hawkes Bay folk keen on doing a Road Trip up and back on the day PM me.

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

Was a joke at coalface supporters in Auckland Robb.

I see word coal and realise it is English term for material to assist in making electricity. I hate this common English word. I work here for other reason, I hate coal.

I once visit France, northern region, I see coal. I hate.

I must ask user, why does he consider himself best second? I try to understand name, once should be proud of themselves, to say "I'm best second" means to me "I have esteem low or I am not good enough.

I think you must improve problem, I recommend you furnish yourself with hat of comical nature, and place hat on cabeza and wear to match of significance. International match.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Spanish weed's pretty strong huh?

COYN

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

fesanchez wrote:

2ndBest wrote:

Was a joke at coalface supporters in Auckland Robb.

I see word coal and realise it is English term for material to assist in making electricity. I hate this common English word. I work here for other reason, I hate coal.I once visit France, northern region, I see coal. I hate.I must ask user, why does he consider himself best second? I try to understand name, once should be proud of themselves, to say "I'm best second" means to me "I have esteem low or I am not good enough.I think you must improve problem, I recommend you furnish yourself with hat of comical nature, and place hat on cabeza and wear to match of significance. International match.

I'm bored of you. Banned.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smithy wrote:

fesanchez wrote:

2ndBest wrote:

Was a joke at coalface supporters in Auckland Robb.

I see word coal and realise it is English term for material to assist in making electricity. I hate this common English word. I work here for other reason, I hate coal.I once visit France, northern region, I see coal. I hate.I must ask user, why does he consider himself best second? I try to understand name, once should be proud of themselves, to say "I'm best second" means to me "I have esteem low or I am not good enough.I think you must improve problem, I recommend you furnish yourself with hat of comical nature, and place hat on cabeza and wear to match of significance. International match.

I'm bored of you. Banned.

don't understand

we already voted your other post most boring!!!!!!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Guessing 1 or 2 car loads of people will travel to Tauranga for this.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ard Choille wrote:

Guessing 1 or 2 car loads of people will travel to Tauranga for this.

May right number from AWKLAND. But I beleive more will go from Phoenixton

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Some hung over Plains Rangers players will be there after our prize giving the night before.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'm still looking for a ride up and some accom from Wellington.

If Guy or Tracey have any plans let me know asap as i need to book time off work :)

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hmm, I belatedly getting into this.

Not convinced about road tripping it as Petone Awards night on the Fri, so was thinking fly to and from Akl - but the Saturday flight either to late or v expensive.

- and no chance making it in Fever-mobile!!!

But fly to Roto-Vegas - much shorter drive and there's one flight at $117 (at 7.20pm). (Then prob fly home from Akl.)

But if there really are road-tripping options from Welly - please post or PM me, otherwise I might book the flights tomoz. (And any advice on flights welcome!)

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Haven't read through the whole thread but are many going? I'm car pooling from Palmy (after getting the bus up there) and then flying back to Wellington after the game. Wasn't a cheap flight so don't recommend it.

I'm looking forward to the game, can't wait to see them in action.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

going up to Tauranga for the game weekend with 3 others. CANT WAIT!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Taking my car with 2 others. Should be a fun weekend.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'm not able to attend now unfortunately - so anyone looking to me for a ride had better look elsewhere.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

any news on whether there will be a 'meeting place of choice' pre and post game?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I don't think there's been any suggestions other than Imbibe.

I'm happy with Imbibe (as I've booked my accommodation based on location of ground AND this bar!)

Robb wrote:

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Chelski Liz wrote:

I don't think there's been any suggestions other than Imbibe.

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I'm happy with Imbibe (as I've booked my accommodation based on location of ground AND this bar!)

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Robb wrote:

Sounds like a plan :)

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Unfortunately there's a clash on for the local rep players (Western Bay, Eastern Bay, Rotorua, Waikato etc etc). The Federation have a rep game day in Taupo on the 25th. They have decided to shorten it, to finish at 12.30 so people could try and get to the Nix game. It would be a mission though.

Changing the venue to Tauranga or changing the date would seem to be a better bet for all these kids to have the opportunity to watch pro football plus get in a decent game day.
We in EBOP have urged the Federation to do this.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe2011-09-14 22:51:21

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

1 week till the Tauranga game!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hey Nix fans, is anyone based in Tauranga/BoP and going to the game on Sunday? I'm writing a story for the Bay of Plenty Times on the game and trying to drum up local support.

If any locals are going (maybe a group of people?) it'd be good if I could have a chat with you. Or if you know of any local footy clubs with a supporters group organised?

Best contacts: sam.boyer@apn.co.nz or 027 2977 568.
Cheers, Sam.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

+2 more

accomodation booked....no tix yet.

give us some pax!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

no tix bought yet either. Will probably buy at the venue. Has anyone bought and received their ticket?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ankit wrote:

no tix bought yet either. Will probably buy at the venue. Has anyone bought and received their ticket?

Yep, e-tickets from the website.

p.s. no evident PAX number!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

What's the likely team?

will they have 11 players?

Pantelis was good against the Heart from all reports....

well overdue on this season starting...!!

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