Wellington Phoenix Men

vs Adelaide, Sun 5pm, ChCh

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Steve-O wrote:
So who was at Four Kings? Fire alarm went off at 90 minutes exactly, everyone had to leave, cue a big crowd on the pavement watching the one TV that everyone could see, and wild scenes when Siggy's header hit the net, while the actual alarm was still ringing and 2 fire engines were parked up in the street!
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IT WAS AWESOME.

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And...at half time I put $5 on Phoenix at $14.00! O FOR AWESOME DAY.
not to mention the King's kind offer of cheap booze when the building was given the all clear!
Fruglo on 15.01.2013 wrote:

Fuck this stupid game

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martinb wrote:

U037 wrote:
Leggy wrote:
The stand out for me today was the ref. Even before the red card he showed that he is one of the worst in the league.Both teams were hard done by this opology for an official.
Another stupid foul by Tim cost us a goal.Yes he did score, but my wife would have got that.He had too many touches for a great chance in the second half, which he should have just knocked in.
Paul I could easily get back to his best if he played the simple ball. He is rather predictable at the moment.
I know that Ben will be everyone pick of MOM, but there is a lot more to the game than a goal to earn that.He played very well as FB, but I think that Ward was obe of our best today.
Ricki got if right today with putting on Rojas for Daniel. This bloke is going to be one of the best players in the league.
Back to the red card. Will be very surprised if Dodd does not get off that, as it would rank with one of the worst decisions I have seen.
[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=StopOut] Classic Leggy. Just one big "harrumph!"
I agree with Leggy (maybe not about Tim Brown though), so make that 1 � "harrumphs!"

BTW, props to van Dijk for congratulating Siggy on his goal after the final whistle.
Well quite happy to take the red card considering the worst decisions handed out to us over the course of the season. It's bloody nice to get something go our way...and O'leary had a fairly clear view of the incident. Much better than the tv. how can you be complaining...!


Because it was NOT a red card and he he just a poor ref.
Ward was for me our best player, but he should have got a card for the challenge on the keeper( only a few min after the red card)

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Ronaldoknow wrote:
AngusBeef wrote:
What a result! A win catapulted WP into 5th place and a biggest home crowd this year!
 
How about the red card dished out to Dodd? Then Ricki got the marching order! Is refing part of the game? Comments, anyone?
 
Completely out of his depth at this level.
What about the booking of Greenacre when he pointed out the Adelaide keeper was about to take a free kick 10 metres up the park from where it had been given and even the linesman on the far side was standing with his flag out indicating to the ref it wasn;t in the right spot. Wouldn't have surprised me if he'd gone and booked the linesman for dissent as well, absolute muppett.
 
On another note watched Ward in the warm up banging them in from everywhere during the final shooting drill and thought .... gee he's awesome ... then when it came to game time and he got a chance to shoot (and he had a few in the first half) I thought we were in given what I'd seen and he sprayed them all over the place ffs. Still, he played well. Only one I thought was off the pace today was Lia, touch and passing let him down at crucial times. Muscat was outstanding, and what about those forward charges from Dura? Awesome. Much better game than the fixture against the Roar last time down here.
sounds like you thought siggy was up to it eitha? agree ward looked good finishing pre match

rojas, so special

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Big thumbs up to the Red Badge security chick who took a couple of cans of beer off guys in front of us, she went and got them plastic cups to pour the beer into.
Shame not all have that much thought.
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Leggy wrote:
The stand out for me today was the ref. Even before the red card he showed that he is one of the worst in the league.Both teams were hard done by this opology for an official.


After I read the first line I was about to rip into your post - then I read the rest and realised we completely agreed. O'Leary was truly complete tosh out there today.
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simon_hampton wrote:
Can anyone tell me if Paston celebrated the winner?

I've never seen that man give even a fist pump when we've scored. I remember Reddy going nuts when we scored late last season.

Fantastic result.



yeah, sort of a psuedo jump routine. not very impressive but some marks for attempting.


E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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bopman wrote:
Its actually embarassing how angsty some of you lot are. Lighten the f**k up.
I've only just got in, know the score and read an online review. Have started reading the thread from kick off and it's quite amusing reading some of these comments. Something about fat ladies, singing........
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Ronaldoknow wrote:
AngusBeef wrote:
What a result! A win catapulted WP into 5th place and a biggest home crowd this year!
 
How about the red card dished out to Dodd? Then Ricki got the marching order! Is refing part of the game? Comments, anyone?
 
Completely out of his depth at this level.
What about the booking of Greenacre when he pointed out the Adelaide keeper was about to take a free kick 10 metres up the park from where it had been given and even the linesman on the far side was standing with his flag out indicating to the ref it wasn;t in the right spot. Wouldn't have surprised me if he'd gone and booked the linesman for dissent as well, absolute muppett.
 
On another note watched Ward in the warm up banging them in from everywhere during the final shooting drill and thought .... gee he's awesome ... then when it came to game time and he got a chance to shoot (and he had a few in the first half) I thought we were in given what I'd seen and he sprayed them all over the place ffs. Still, he played well. Only one I thought was off the pace today was Lia, touch and passing let him down at crucial times. Muscat was outstanding, and what about those forward charges from Dura? Awesome. Much better game than the fixture against the Roar last time down here.



conversely SvD missed everything in the warm up
did you see me introduce my youngest to Ricki Wayne? Coastal Magic!!!

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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el grapadura wrote:
Leggy wrote:
The stand out for me today was the ref. Even before the red card he showed that he is one of the worst in the league.Both teams were hard done by this opology for an official.


After I read the first line I was about to rip into your post - then I read the rest and realised we completely agreed. O'Leary was truly complete tosh out there today.


I think tosh is being too kind.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Leggy wrote:
martinb wrote:

U037 wrote:
Leggy wrote:
The stand out for me today was the ref. Even before the red card he showed that he is one of the worst in the league.Both teams were hard done by this opology for an official.
Another stupid foul by Tim cost us a goal.Yes he did score, but my wife would have got that.He had too many touches for a great chance in the second half, which he should have just knocked in.
Paul I could easily get back to his best if he played the simple ball. He is rather predictable at the moment.
I know that Ben will be everyone pick of MOM, but there is a lot more to the game than a goal to earn that.He played very well as FB, but I think that Ward was obe of our best today.
Ricki got if right today with putting on Rojas for Daniel. This bloke is going to be one of the best players in the league.
Back to the red card. Will be very surprised if Dodd does not get off that, as it would rank with one of the worst decisions I have seen.
[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=StopOut] Classic Leggy. Just one big "harrumph!"
I agree with Leggy (maybe not about Tim Brown though), so make that 1 � "harrumphs!"

BTW, props to van Dijk for congratulating Siggy on his goal after the final whistle.
Well quite happy to take the red card considering the worst decisions handed out to us over the course of the season. It's bloody nice to get something go our way...and O'leary had a fairly clear view of the incident. Much better than the tv. how can you be complaining...!


Because it was NOT a red card and he he just a poor ref.
Ward was for me our best player, but he should have got a card for the challenge on the keeper( only a few min after the red card)


I don't believe this - perhaps for the first time ever, I agree, in every respect, with Leggy.

Maybe this is a start of a beautiful thing.
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Just on the red card in isolation, I can see how you give that. Out of his peripheral vision he probably only saw the boot connect with the face as Dodd ran past Lia. He judged the intent wrongly but I see how he does it.

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Anyone know when the game  will be repeated  on Sky ?

The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.

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Scottishbhoy wrote:




thanks for the pic. me and my mates are there. stealing it and putting it on fb
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el grapadura wrote:
Leggy wrote:
martinb wrote:

U037 wrote:
Leggy wrote:
The stand out for me today was the ref. Even before the red card he showed that he is one of the worst in the league.Both teams were hard done by this opology for an official.
Another stupid foul by Tim cost us a goal.Yes he did score, but my wife would have got that.He had too many touches for a great chance in the second half, which he should have just knocked in.
Paul I could easily get back to his best if he played the simple ball. He is rather predictable at the moment.
I know that Ben will be everyone pick of MOM, but there is a lot more to the game than a goal to earn that.He played very well as FB, but I think that Ward was obe of our best today.
Ricki got if right today with putting on Rojas for Daniel. This bloke is going to be one of the best players in the league.
Back to the red card. Will be very surprised if Dodd does not get off that, as it would rank with one of the worst decisions I have seen.
[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=StopOut] Classic Leggy. Just one big "harrumph!"
I agree with Leggy (maybe not about Tim Brown though), so make that 1 � "harrumphs!"

BTW, props to van Dijk for congratulating Siggy on his goal after the final whistle.
Well quite happy to take the red card considering the worst decisions handed out to us over the course of the season. It's bloody nice to get something go our way...and O'leary had a fairly clear view of the incident. Much better than the tv. how can you be complaining...!


Because it was NOT a red card and he he just a poor ref.
Ward was for me our best player, but he should have got a card for the challenge on the keeper( only a few min after the red card)


I don't believe this - perhaps for the first time ever, I agree, in every respect, with Leggy.

Maybe this is a start of a beautiful thing.


Perhaps I should'nt hold my breath.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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bringbacksmeltz wrote:
Ronaldoknow wrote:
AngusBeef wrote:
What a result! A win catapulted WP into 5th place and a biggest home crowd this year!
 
How about the red card dished out to Dodd? Then Ricki got the marching order! Is refing part of the game? Comments, anyone?
 
Completely out of his depth at this level.
What about the booking of Greenacre when he pointed out the Adelaide keeper was about to take a free kick 10 metres up the park from where it had been given and even the linesman on the far side was standing with his flag out indicating to the ref it wasn;t in the right spot. Wouldn't have surprised me if he'd gone and booked the linesman for dissent as well, absolute muppett.
 
On another note watched Ward in the warm up banging them in from everywhere during the final shooting drill and thought .... gee he's awesome ... then when it came to game time and he got a chance to shoot (and he had a few in the first half) I thought we were in given what I'd seen and he sprayed them all over the place ffs. Still, he played well. Only one I thought was off the pace today was Lia, touch and passing let him down at crucial times. Muscat was outstanding, and what about those forward charges from Dura? Awesome. Much better game than the fixture against the Roar last time down here.
sounds like you thought siggy was up to it eitha? agree ward looked good finishing pre match
 
Siggy played ok but is not a classic attacking right back, struggles with the decision to go forward or hang back. He may struggle to get back in the middle of the park as North and Dura combined well today and gave us a much better platform for attacking, a lot less lumping it with Siggy out at right back. When Lochead comes back in he may be destined for the bench, even though he scored a good winner today. I think this was the best side Ricki's put out this season, also helps when the players perform as a team. He also made good tactical decisions as the game went on, dropping to 3 at the back and putting Greenacre out there with 10 to go and Rojas on earlier for Daniel who was mediocre at best.

What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?

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foal30 wrote:
Ronaldoknow wrote:
AngusBeef wrote:
What a result! A win catapulted WP into 5th place and a biggest home crowd this year!
 
How about the red card dished out to Dodd? Then Ricki got the marching order! Is refing part of the game? Comments, anyone?
 
Completely out of his depth at this level.
What about the booking of Greenacre when he pointed out the Adelaide keeper was about to take a free kick 10 metres up the park from where it had been given and even the linesman on the far side was standing with his flag out indicating to the ref it wasn;t in the right spot. Wouldn't have surprised me if he'd gone and booked the linesman for dissent as well, absolute muppett.
 
On another note watched Ward in the warm up banging them in from everywhere during the final shooting drill and thought .... gee he's awesome ... then when it came to game time and he got a chance to shoot (and he had a few in the first half) I thought we were in given what I'd seen and he sprayed them all over the place ffs. Still, he played well. Only one I thought was off the pace today was Lia, touch and passing let him down at crucial times. Muscat was outstanding, and what about those forward charges from Dura? Awesome. Much better game than the fixture against the Roar last time down here.



conversely SvD missed everything in the warm up
did you see me introduce my youngest to Ricki Wayne? Coastal Magic!!!
 
Yea nice work foal, did he sign him up or just offer a trial?

What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?

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Kiwi Jambo wrote:
Anyone know when the game  will be repeated  on Sky ?


not sure when there's gonna be a replay but at 12 tonight have a highlights for the game. 30mins so should have a fair bit of the game
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anth183 wrote:
Kiwi Jambo wrote:
Anyone know when the game  will be repeated  on Sky ?


not sure when there's gonna be a replay but at 12 tonight have a highlights for the game. 30mins so should have a fair bit of the game
I can't find the replay either....surely they must replay it. Give us the Nix Sky....thats why we pay for your service.
 
Anyone else know when its on?????
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zinidane wrote:
anth183 wrote:
Kiwi Jambo wrote:
Anyone know when the game  will be repeated  on Sky ?


not sure when there's gonna be a replay but at 12 tonight have a highlights for the game. 30mins so should have a fair bit of the game
I can't find the replay either....surely they must replay it. Give us the Nix Sky....thats why we pay for your service.
 
Anyone else know when its on?????


I hate sky. Nix never get preference and they took away Serie A from ESPN
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anth183 wrote:

zinidane wrote:
anth183 wrote:
Kiwi Jambo wrote:
Anyone know when the game� will be repeated� on Sky ?
not sure when there's gonna be a replay but at 12 tonight have a highlights for the game. 30mins so should have a fair bit of the game


I can't find the replay either....surely they must replay it. Give us the Nix Sky....thats why we pay for your service.
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Anyone else know when its on?????
I hate sky. Nix never get preference and they took away Serie A from ESPN


According to Sky's online guide they're not showing it until Thurs 2am (!). Link here
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neenee wrote:
anth183 wrote:

zinidane wrote:
anth183 wrote:
Kiwi Jambo wrote:
Anyone know when the game  will be repeated  on Sky ?
not sure when there's gonna be a replay but at 12 tonight have a highlights for the game. 30mins so should have a fair bit of the game


I can't find the replay either....surely they must replay it. Give us the Nix Sky....thats why we pay for your service.
 

Anyone else know when its on?????
I hate sky. Nix never get preference and they took away Serie A from ESPN


According to Sky's online guide they're not showing it until Thurs 2am (!). Link here


Well that's  convenient of them !!









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The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.

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Anyone have a link to video highlights of the game? Thanks

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highlights are always at http://www.ultimatealeague.com/fixtures.php
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I did a one man "Oh Wellington" in my girlfriends living room (none of them are football fans)
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"He didn't know much about it, Galekovic.  Off his face!"
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surprising he wasn't replaced at halftime then

I always wondered what keepers put in them bottles
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Grandadi wrote:
THE Prediction........(Dimming lights, drum roll...........)

The Mighty Phoenix 2 The Other Mob 0

The Phoenix are about to arise and burn everyone else..........


Alright, apologies (this quote was from page one of this post).

I got the result right though!

All of you doubters and whingers- suck it up!

We are the Phoenix.
We can beat anybody.

NEVER despair Fever Faithful! 

Nostalgia isnt what it used to be...........

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bopman wrote:
Just on the red card in isolation, I can see how you give that. Out of his peripheral vision he probably only saw the boot connect with the face as Dodd ran past Lia. He judged the intent wrongly but I see how he does it.


Yep. Got it horribly wrong, but I can see how he made the call. I hope the MRP can overturn the red.
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deserves to be overturned fer sure, but for a ref who sees boot hit head, a red card is the only option. theprof2010-12-06 10:07:28

Queenslander 3x a year.

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Would love to have been a fly on the wall during Ricki's half time talk, must have really laid in to the team, they were back on the pitch after only about 5 or so minutes and had to wait around for Adelaide to come out. What ever he said, it certainly worked
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martinb wrote:
Shauneboy wrote:
yippee. Just leaving dunedin with 11 year old daughter for our first phoenix match! Brilliant!


awesome! been to them in Hams and Welly and missed out on getting to one in China...

turn it on boys


they certainly did! Was fantastic fun- we were behind the goal for both our goals. On our feet more than our seats for the last 10 minutes- excellent. Wisely, my daughter demanded I leave my shirt on!

Got home about 12:30 last night, tired, happy and a little hoarse.
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Oh yeah baby!!!!!
 
What a great win...gutted that I did not go to Christchurch. Great to see so many Canterburians with big smiles on their faces after the tough year theyve' had.
 
14,000 this year, 19,000 last year. Christchurch has proved it has the supporters. Makes you kind of regrest that the All Whites Honduras game did not go to Christchurch....they would have beaten Aucklands miserable 18,000 easily.
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zinidane wrote:
Makes you kind of regrest that the All Whites Honduras game did not go to Christchurch....they would have beaten Aucklands miserable 18,000 easily.


This is the most awkward off-topic segue in a thread ever to throw in gratuitous anti-JAFA hatred. Well done.

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads



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My thoughts
We have certainly decided to keep the ball more and pass it to our team instead of lumping it away, so thats very positive. Rojas deserves a start, that kid shows so much flair and potential and is the spark our offense needs.  What was Paston doing trying to punch that one in the first half, didn't come close to the ball? But has started to catch more, maybe heard some of the criticism. I don't like Ifill playing the lone striker, too often he is sucked out wide leaving and empty hole in the middle for him to cross into. And i'm sure the ref will watch a replay today and acknowledge he didn't have the best day (slight understatement). Good crowd, but i doubt that would happen if the nix consistantly played down there. Remember the Nix got big crowds when they started out, and when the novelty factor is there.But I guess they turned out so good on them, and maybe reward them with 2 games next year.
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Doloras wrote:
zinidane wrote:
Makes you kind of regrest that the All Whites Honduras game did not go to Christchurch....they would have beaten Aucklands miserable 18,000 easily.


This is the most awkward off-topic segue in a thread ever to throw in gratuitous anti-JAFA hatred. Well done.
 
^ This.
 
 
Very bizarre.

Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.

"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003

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tigers wrote:
surprising he wasn't replaced at halftime then

I always wondered what keepers put in them bottles
Ahhh, now I understand.......
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In other hilarious news:
 
I got a text at 11.30am from Hard News saying that Feverish had just realised his flight was at 11.45am.
 
Fever Exec blow out.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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Is this the first time we've come from behind to win this season?

a.haak

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Jag wrote:
Doloras wrote:
zinidane wrote:
Makes you kind of regrest that the All Whites Honduras game did not go to Christchurch....they would have beaten Aucklands miserable 18,000 easily.


This is the most awkward off-topic segue in a thread ever to throw in gratuitous anti-JAFA hatred. Well done.
 
^ This.
 
 
 
Very bizarre.
Yeah!.....sorry, wrong thread.
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