WPM R18 vs Brisbane Roar | Thu 6th Feb | 5:00pm | RoF - Kids Go Free!

With the long break between games, Chief is hopeful that Payne will be back for this.

Hopefully another big crowd shows up & we can lock in Waitangi Day as a fixture on the ALM calendar long term.

I'd say that with a break and playing the weakest side in the league that we should finally implement a more aggressive strategy, but somehow I don't believe that will happen.

At the very least tho I do think we can feel somewhat confident in a win

I want to be positive but Brisbane won their last game and are probably playing better than us despite where they are on the table.  Please prove me wrong Phoenix!

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cant wait for a scrappy, backs against the wall 1-0 win thanks to an early Kosta goal due to some Brisbane clowfudgery in the back. 

Nix to get back to attacking form. Japanese boys to score a goal each.

 I can't wait to see who the ref is.

This is gonna be my last home game before I move for uni so I'm at the very least hoping for a win. Doesn't have to be an amazing win, would just love a win seeing as it could be quite a while before I can attend a nix game again

Let's keep our unbeaten run going with a win

3 days out and no peeps on any new signings.  I really hope Payne is fully fit again.  Anyone got any goss?

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But also this

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looks like Payne is ready to go for Thursday.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360570024/wellington-phoenix-welcome-key-player-back-waitangi-day-fixture
nothing about an import #10 or a any other signings.

It'll be interesting to see if Payne starts and for whom

While there’s still no sign of a new visa signing, key defender Tim Payne has resumed training and is expected to come back into the match squad for the vital round 18 fixture.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe

It'll be interesting to see if Payne starts and for whom

Oh, I think it’ll be the Phoenix 

martinb

Oi Oi Edgecumbe

It'll be interesting to see if Payne starts and for whom

Oh, I think it’ll be the Phoenix 

Glad someone said it 😂

Sorry Oi Oi! 

That’s great, I was starting to think rufer was almost dead…

coochiee

While there’s still no sign of a new visa signing, key defender Tim Payne has resumed training and is expected to come back into the match squad for the vital round 18 fixture.

Captain Alex Rufer also participated in some of the Phoenix’s training at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport on Tuesday, an indication that his return is not far off either. 

martinb

Sorry Oi Oi! 

Haha Martinb, I laughed too! It'd be friggin funny if he started for Roar or with the whistle!

Banzai!...AIEEE!!!

That’s great, I was starting to think rufer was almost dead…

coochiee

While there’s still no sign of a new visa signing, key defender Tim Payne has resumed training and is expected to come back into the match squad for the vital round 18 fixture.

Captain Alex Rufer also participated in some of the Phoenix’s training at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport on Tuesday, an indication that his return is not far off either. 

It may be just about Rufer's participation in the coffee outing for the team that was commented on here, some days ago.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe

martinb

Sorry Oi Oi! 

Haha Martinb, I laughed too! It'd be friggin funny if he started for Roar or with the whistle!

Imagine if one of the bench players from each team reffed each half. Omg. Relationships destroyed. Rufer immediately sent off. Goals ruled out. 

Or the situation I had as a kid where a friend who was quite decent came to watch my game and as his dad said ‘always take your boots’. Memories a bit hazy, but I think they were really short, he scored two for them and became the centre of an unregistered player complaint! 

Banzai!...AIEEE!!!

That’s great, I was starting to think rufer was almost dead…

coochiee

While there’s still no sign of a new visa signing, key defender Tim Payne has resumed training and is expected to come back into the match squad for the vital round 18 fixture.

Captain Alex Rufer also participated in some of the Phoenix’s training at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport on Tuesday, an indication that his return is not far off either. 

If he really had glandular fever, he probably would've been feeling dead

If you are a season ticket holder, how do you get hands on free kid tickets?

I.e the ticket checkout wants you to buy one adult ticket

Our home form has been shocking.  Scored 5 and conceded 8. Solitary win. Hoping we can turn things around starting tomorrow. 

20th October
v Western United 1-1

2nd November
v Auckland FC 0-2

14th December
v Macarthur FC 1-2

28th December
v Newcastle Jets 2-1

11th January 
v Adelaide 1-2

15th January 
v Sydney FC 0-0

25th January (Christchurch)
v Central Coast 0-0

What sort of lineup do we want to see tomorrow? I'm going to take Chiefy at his word this time that Payne doesn't start, and would have:

AKH
Sheridan Hughes Wootton Sutton
Nagasawa Roa Conchie Retre
Kosta Supyk Ishige

Game Day!

🔥🔥COYN🔥🔥

Bringing the family along for this one. Last time they all came we won 5-2, against Brisbane  💛🖤

I missed the 28 Dec game. Desperately seeking a win! COYN! 🔥🔥🔥

Procrastinixing

Our home form has been shocking.  Scored 5 and conceded 8. Solitary win. Hoping we can turn things around starting tomorrow. 

20th October
v Western United 1-1

2nd November
v Auckland FC 0-2

14th December
v Macarthur FC 1-2

28th December
v Newcastle Jets 2-1

11th January 
v Adelaide 1-2

15th January 
v Sydney FC 0-0

25th January (Christchurch)
v Central Coast 0-0

For the Christchurch based YF and their whanau: we are watching the game today at Robbie's Bar. Be there.  

Promotion has the away kit again...

This match fred is quite.  Time to fire up!

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We've certainly got the day for it. COYN!!

My 2c:
AKH
Sheridan, Hughes,Wootton, Sutton
LBS Retre Nagasawa LKH
Barbarouses Ishige

imanixsupporter

What sort of lineup do we want to see tomorrow? I'm going to take Chiefy at his word this time that Payne doesn't start, and would have:

AKH
Sheridan Hughes Wootton Sutton
Nagasawa Roa Conchie Retre
Kosta Supyk Ishige

Seven home games, won once, scored five goals.
Thats a really really bad record. Im not predicting a win but having Payne get some minutes and hopefully captain Rufer for even just  the warm up will inspire the team. 
It will be really important to score first. That would give the team confidence. If we fall behind i cant see our attack scoring twice to win
Probably going to be a 0-0 draw

Come on you Nixxx

Cracker of a day. Boys in their kits already and waiting for us to leave. COYN!

Six natural defenders? Piper further forward and Sutton in midfield?

6 outfield subs listed?

Oi Oi Edgecumbe

6 outfield subs listed?

You can have 7 subs if 3 are Nz/Au eligible and born after 1 Jan 2001

Jville train is packed with yellow, lots of kids included. Looks like we’re in for a good crowd!

Couple of goals and a win today please lads. 🤲

Need to build some momentum heading into a tough run after this one.

COYN! 🔥

Must win game