Ok next games against Adelaide, where a win win be the very thing we need to catapult us up the table.
Apart from the loss last night. We saw a lot of really good stuff from everyone really. Even Lia and DMac linked up for a quality goal. So hopefully morale isn't too low.
Line ups are interesting, I would play North at RB, and Bring in Leo for Daniel I guess.
Just makes the bench an interesting prospect now.
With picks from Greenacre, Mac, Daniel and Rojas on the bench; it'd be pretty hard to drop anyone at this point.
But competition for places is always good
Apart from the loss last night. We saw a lot of really good stuff from everyone really. Even Lia and DMac linked up for a quality goal. So hopefully morale isn't too low.
Line ups are interesting, I would play North at RB, and Bring in Leo for Daniel I guess.
Just makes the bench an interesting prospect now.
With picks from Greenacre, Mac, Daniel and Rojas on the bench; it'd be pretty hard to drop anyone at this point.
But competition for places is always good
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A lot of good signs from last night even though on paper we got spanked. One of the only games we've lost this year where we haven't deserved it.
The biggest question is, if Leo is fit does he start? My vote is yes, ahead of Daniel who hasn't done enough to keep his spot.
The biggest question is, if Leo is fit does he start? My vote is yes, ahead of Daniel who hasn't done enough to keep his spot.
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I'd agree with the above and I'm going to get in early and say in the highly likely event of a loss let's not get all immature and call for Ricki's head, say we're terrible and will finish last, and bring to the attention of newspapers more unpaid debts of Terry or whatever some of you whingers on here do. Adelaide are a quality side despite some of their injuries. I would be over the moon with a draw.
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Am very excited about this game. We played pretty well last night just need to work out what the hells going on up the back and make use of all the balls we managed to get so close to the goal.
Anyone know what PAX is???
Anyone know what PAX is???
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THE Prediction........(Dimming lights, drum roll...........)
The Mighty Phoenix 2 The Other Mob 0
The Phoenix are about to arise and burn everyone else..........
The Mighty Phoenix 2 The Other Mob 0The Phoenix are about to arise and burn everyone else..........
Nostalgia isnt what it used to be...........
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Sydney F(H)C. FHC = Finnish Handball Club.
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yip bertos in for daniel would be my change.
I think we've been playing the best football with Rojas and greenacre on the pitch in more of a 442. But lets keep whats working.
2-1 come from behind victory, with siggy to score two headers.
I think we've been playing the best football with Rojas and greenacre on the pitch in more of a 442. But lets keep whats working.
2-1 come from behind victory, with siggy to score two headers.
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[QUOTE=playwithFire]yip bertos in for daniel would be my change.
how about Ilill on the left, Rojas on the right and greenie up front with bertos on the bench]
" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow
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once again, rojas has proven what he can provide to our team, for the 10-15 minutes after he came off the bench, the phoenix really dominated. hes got some great touches on the ball and a willingness to run at the opposition, he should be started, with daniel on the bench. daniel a lot better when hes playing 20 mins at end of game than he is playing the first 60 or so
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Am very excited about this game. We played pretty well last night just need to work out what the hells going on up the back and make use of all the balls we managed to get so close to the goal.
Anyone know what PAX is???
Anyone know what PAX is???
Your PAX was 7900 yesterday sir.
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Mmm yeah I'd lean towards a Rojas start, but I don't mind how Ricki is easing him into it. He has suffered an injury recently, and i liked that he got a full 35 mins last night. He would be up to a start, but I think if Leo is back, he should get the nod. He's gonna feel the pressure now so hopefully he'll put on a good performance.
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2 words. Musa. Rojas.
Yellow Whever Whanganui
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9k + sold. Source, front page of The Press.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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man i got no idea.... this game cant come soon enuf, i just want to get the thoughts of dropping an A-bomb on sydney..
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
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Am very excited about this game. We played pretty well last night just need to work out what the hells going on up the back and make use of all the balls we managed to get so close to the goal.
Anyone know what PAX is???
Anyone know what PAX is???
Your PAX was 7900 yesterday sir.
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Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 12. James MUSA, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 15. Jade NORTH, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER, 26. Simon ELLIOTT
*four to be omitted*
In: Leo BERTOS (return from injury), Simon ELLIOTT (return from injury), Mirjan PAVLOVIC (promoted), James MUSA (return from illness)
Out: N/A
Unavailable: Tony LOCHHEAD (groin � 2 weeks), Oscar Roberto CORNEJO (knee � 2 weeks)
Adelaide United FC squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 4.Iain FYFE, 5.Daniel MULLEN, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 8.Adam HUGHES, 9.Sergio VAN DIJK, 10.Marcos FLORES, 12.Paul REID, 13.Travis DODD (c), 16.Inseob SHIN, 17.Iain RAMSAY, 18.Fabian BARBIERO, 20.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24.Cameron WATSON, 26.Joe KEENAN
*two to be omitted*
In: Inseob SHIN (promoted), Joe KEENAN (returns from injury)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Mathew LECKIE (knee � 6 weeks), Joe Kosta (knee � season)
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Am very excited about this game. We played pretty well last night just need to work out what the hells going on up the back and make use of all the balls we managed to get so close to the goal.
Anyone know what PAX is???
Anyone know what PAX is???
Your PAX was 7900 yesterday sir.
I'm pretty sure the RoF Pax includes season tickets so if a season ticket holder doesn't turn up then attendance will be less than Pax.
I guessing that season tickets won't be included in the ChCh Pax - the assumption being the match day ticket you get when you show your season ticket has its own Pax.
Long way of saying I think the ChCh Pax should be a lot closer to actual attendence.
With nearly 8k as at yesterday hopefully it will end up being 12k+.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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9k + sold. Source, front page of The Press.
^^^^ am I invisible? Scottishbhoy2010-12-02 22:07:17
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Im thinking Durante has to have the game of his life - really control it at the back
Cant wait for kick off
COYN
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Friend said pax is 7934 at 3pm this arvo
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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How many people are travelling down?
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Not me. Would have made it if it had been on the 18th as planned. Oh well.
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4,864.
No idea. I know about 10 or so heading down.
No idea. I know about 10 or so heading down.
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Was a bit of a stupid question 
Allegedly
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Santa Parade is on Sunday so if you're going to the Canterbury game I suggest you go earlier and some roads are likely to be closed in town...
Also some Nix players should get on a float and advertise the game would help the walk up crowd quite a bit I think. Might be cutting a little close to game time tho
Also some Nix players should get on a float and advertise the game would help the walk up crowd quite a bit I think. Might be cutting a little close to game time tho
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Flying down Saturday evening. Very excited.
We are going to unleash one of these days - probably not Sunday as Adelaide is a classy outfit, but it won't be far away.
Will be disappointed if I don't come home with a round yellow blob sticker.
We are going to unleash one of these days - probably not Sunday as Adelaide is a classy outfit, but it won't be far away.
Will be disappointed if I don't come home with a round yellow blob sticker.
I know, I know, its serious!
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Santa Parade is on Sunday so if you're going to the Canterbury game I suggest you go earlier and some roads are likely to be closed in town...Also some Nix players should get on a float and advertise the game would help the walk up crowd quite a bit I think. Might be cutting a little close to game time tho
Get Toto in there, he could be an Elf.
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hopefully leo will be fine now so he can take daniel's place .
But i cant help wondering does paston need a week off???
I LOVE LAMP
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Flying down Saturday evening. Very excited.
We are going to unleash one of these days - probably not Sunday as Adelaide is a classy outfit, but it won't be far away.
Will be disappointed if I don't come home with a round yellow blob sticker.
We are going to unleash one of these days - probably not Sunday as Adelaide is a classy outfit, but it won't be far away.
Will be disappointed if I don't come home with a round yellow blob sticker.
Think we've still got one at home. Might dig it out.
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hopefully leo will be fine now so he can take daniel's place .
But i cant help wondering does paston need a week off???
A few weeks ago i would have said yes, but i think he's settled back down, and is playing pretty well. Saved us from some pretty dismal looking scoresheets recently.
Yellow Whever Whanganui
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So.. here's my preferred squad:
Paston
Hearfield North Durante Musa
Muscat
Bertos Ward
Brown
Ifill Pav / D Mac
Subs:
Sigmund
Rojas
Greenacre
Pav / D Mac so we can use their height, and Ifill can pick up the ball as it comes down.
Greenie to come on for Brown, early second half, as last match Brown was pretty mush playing as another striker. ifill to drop back into Browns role, and Greenie working off Pac / D Mac.
Rojas to sub on for Ward or Bertos, whoever is off the pace too much and not creating enough chances.
Musa to start, i really want to see his throw in used against the reds. Siggy to come off the bench for Musa if the pressure gets too much, pushing North wide and Siggy into the middle.
3 - 1 to the Nix.
Mucsat to score from outside the box off the left boot.
Paston
Hearfield North Durante Musa
Muscat
Bertos Ward
Brown
Ifill Pav / D Mac
Subs:
Sigmund
Rojas
Greenacre
Pav / D Mac so we can use their height, and Ifill can pick up the ball as it comes down.
Greenie to come on for Brown, early second half, as last match Brown was pretty mush playing as another striker. ifill to drop back into Browns role, and Greenie working off Pac / D Mac.
Rojas to sub on for Ward or Bertos, whoever is off the pace too much and not creating enough chances.
Musa to start, i really want to see his throw in used against the reds. Siggy to come off the bench for Musa if the pressure gets too much, pushing North wide and Siggy into the middle.
3 - 1 to the Nix.
Mucsat to score from outside the box off the left boot.
Yellow Whever Whanganui
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http://tvnz.co.nz/football-news/decent-crowd-expected-phoenix-in-christchurch-3939517
10K tix sold with many walkups expected..fantastic job CHCH! and others travelling..
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So.. here's my preferred squad:
Paston
Hearfield North Durante Musa
Muscat
Bertos Ward
Brown
Ifill Pav / D Mac
Subs:
Sigmund
Rojas
Greenacre
Pav / D Mac so we can use their height, and Ifill can pick up the ball as it comes down.
Greenie to come on for Brown, early second half, as last match Brown was pretty mush playing as another striker. ifill to drop back into Browns role, and Greenie working off Pac / D Mac.
Rojas to sub on for Ward or Bertos, whoever is off the pace too much and not creating enough chances.
Musa to start, i really want to see his throw in used against the reds. Siggy to come off the bench for Musa if the pressure gets too much, pushing North wide and Siggy into the middle.
3 - 1 to the Nix.
Mucsat to score from outside the box off the left boot.
I have concerns with ward, on Wednesdays game he gave the ball away so often, he would pass to the opposition more than his own players.
Paston
Hearfield North Durante Musa
Muscat
Bertos Ward
Brown
Ifill Pav / D Mac
Subs:
Sigmund
Rojas
Greenacre
Pav / D Mac so we can use their height, and Ifill can pick up the ball as it comes down.
Greenie to come on for Brown, early second half, as last match Brown was pretty mush playing as another striker. ifill to drop back into Browns role, and Greenie working off Pac / D Mac.
Rojas to sub on for Ward or Bertos, whoever is off the pace too much and not creating enough chances.
Musa to start, i really want to see his throw in used against the reds. Siggy to come off the bench for Musa if the pressure gets too much, pushing North wide and Siggy into the middle.
3 - 1 to the Nix.
Mucsat to score from outside the box off the left boot.
Not the first tim ethis season either that his passing has let us down.
Would have Siggy in the middle of the defence with Durante, North instead of Hearfield.
chchnix2010-12-03 11:54:54
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i will be part of that walkup crowd. weather looks good, hope the nix bring their agame
rojas, so special
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http://tvnz.co.nz/football-news/decent-crowd-expected-phoenix-in-christchurch-3939517
10K tix sold with many walkups expected..fantastic job CHCH! and others travelling..
Yeah, come on Christchurch. A big crowd might shame Wellington out of its recent apathy.
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Sunday
5 Dec
Max 23�C
MIN 11�C
Fine, then a late shower possible.
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Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Local kickoff: 5pm (3pm AEDT)
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1, FS1 HD and Sky Sports 1 (NZ). Hyundai A-League club partners are The Radio Network (Wellington) 1035AM and ABC Digital (Adelaide). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.co.nz.
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 12. James MUSA, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 15. Jade NORTH, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER, 26. Simon ELLIOTT
*four to be omitted*
In: Leo BERTOS (return from injury), Simon ELLIOTT (return from injury), Mirjan PAVLOVIC (promoted), James MUSA (return from illness)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Tony LOCHHEAD (groin � 2 weeks), Oscar Roberto CORNEJO (knee � 2 weeks)
Adelaide United FC squad: 1. Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2. Robert CORNTHWAITE, 4. Iain FYFE, 5. Daniel MULLEN, 6. CASSIO, 7. Lucas PANTELIS, 8. Adam HUGHES, 9. Sergio VAN DIJK, 10. Marcos FLORES, 12. Paul REID, 13. Travis DODD (c), 16. Inseob SHIN, 17. Iain RAMSAY, 18. Fabian BARBIERO, 20. Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24. Cameron WATSON, 26. Joe KEENAN
*two to be omitted*
In: Inseob SHIN (promoted), Joe KEENAN (returns from injury)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Mathew LECKIE (knee � 6 weeks), Joe Kosta (knee � season)
Head-to-head: All matches (played 10): Wellington Phoenix wins 1, Adelaide United wins 5 (4 draws)
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Local kickoff: 5pm (3pm AEDT)
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1, FS1 HD and Sky Sports 1 (NZ). Hyundai A-League club partners are The Radio Network (Wellington) 1035AM and ABC Digital (Adelaide). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.co.nz.
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 12. James MUSA, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 15. Jade NORTH, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER, 26. Simon ELLIOTT
*four to be omitted*
In: Leo BERTOS (return from injury), Simon ELLIOTT (return from injury), Mirjan PAVLOVIC (promoted), James MUSA (return from illness)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Tony LOCHHEAD (groin � 2 weeks), Oscar Roberto CORNEJO (knee � 2 weeks)
Adelaide United FC squad: 1. Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2. Robert CORNTHWAITE, 4. Iain FYFE, 5. Daniel MULLEN, 6. CASSIO, 7. Lucas PANTELIS, 8. Adam HUGHES, 9. Sergio VAN DIJK, 10. Marcos FLORES, 12. Paul REID, 13. Travis DODD (c), 16. Inseob SHIN, 17. Iain RAMSAY, 18. Fabian BARBIERO, 20. Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24. Cameron WATSON, 26. Joe KEENAN
*two to be omitted*
In: Inseob SHIN (promoted), Joe KEENAN (returns from injury)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Mathew LECKIE (knee � 6 weeks), Joe Kosta (knee � season)
Head-to-head: All matches (played 10): Wellington Phoenix wins 1, Adelaide United wins 5 (4 draws)
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