Wellington Phoenix Men

Vince Lia

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about 9 years ago

Bananas wrote:

Is that what he meant?  I thought he meant its cheap because of the no notice given.

I took it as some people knew in advance, got cheap/free tickets, then the prices of the rest were adjusted (raised) accordingly so they make $x out of them. 

Which simply isn't true. 


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about 9 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

Thank you for clarifying that. Usually a testimonial game is announced at the start of a season with ongoing events organised by the pkayers friends, family and fans plus the club puts up for a game and dinner. I guess here in NZ we do things half hearted. I would have loved to attend both events plus Auckland but I wont be able to make any I imagine it is not just me. Despite the live/hate relationship Vinnie gets from various fans, 10 years at the club deserves recognition, proper recognition.

Some of it is a lot of money to stump up at short notice. Hopefully, like me, you can at least make the game? It's going to be a good day, if the weather plays it's part. 


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about 9 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

Thank you for clarifying that. Usually a testimonial game is announced at the start of a season with ongoing events organised by the players friends, family and fans plus the club puts up for a game and dinner. 

I think for most of the season, we have been trying to get the FFA to move one of the All White effected games into the weekend break that this game/dinner is scheduled for, so might be part of the reason why it took so long to confirm.
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about 9 years ago

If I set up a give a little will you guys pitch in for me to go to the dinner? (I'm kidding)

I really wanna go though. Though my love has waned, he'll always hold a special place in my football shaped heart.

I mean, over the years I've spent A LOT of money on his merch. First piece was $180 playing shirt, second $200 shorts, can't remember what I paid for the Hoops For Christchurch bball kit, plus various other shirts

End of an era.  Vinnie - It's over.

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

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about 9 years ago

Tracey, I think you might find there's a lot of us in the same position as you. And sadly it could be Vinnie who misses out.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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about 9 years ago

Wonder of McKain is on the invite list? He has retired now, so im sure would be keen.

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