Honestly have no idea what kinda crowd we are gonna draw here. Easter Sunday, so not much else to do but a 1pm kick off might be too early for families?
WPM R22 vs Brisbane Roar | Sun 31st Mar | 1:00pm | RoF / Sky Sport 1
Honestly have no idea what kinda crowd we are gonna draw here. Easter Sunday, so not much else to do but a 1pm kick off might be too early for families?
Great time & date for me tho. En route from Auck thru Wngtn to the Sth I
Honestly have no idea what kinda crowd we are gonna draw here. Easter Sunday, so not much else to do but a 1pm kick off might be too early for families?
Down for New Plymouth for an event on the Saturday night so am naturally trying to coerce the partner to come along with the 5 month old (who loves watching the yellow kits on the tele btw!)
Could we get a Save the Jets banner?
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
I remember when David Gallop wanted to kick Wellington Phoenix out of the A-League, fans of the Jets were particularly prominent and vocal in the “Save the Nix” campaign. They simply cannot be allowed to fold. Gotta save the Jets now. https://t.co/cawdsG4cnx
— Jason Pine (@pineynz) March 19, 2024
Could we get a Save the Jets banner?
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
Great idea. The Newcastle Jets have also had a good few Kiwis in their ranks over the years which is good for NZ Football. I have zero stats to back this up but am going to guess one of the highest numbers in the league for Australian teams.
Could we get a Save the Jets banner?
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
Considering how good they were to us back when FFA tried to give us the boot
Great idea. The Newcastle Jets have also had a good few Kiwis in their ranks over the years which is good for NZ Football. I have zero stats to back this up but am going to guess one of the highest numbers in the league for Australian teams.
And Andrew Durante was a Jets player when their won their title, wasn't he?
Another must win before the big CCM game but also a draw Isn't the worst result even if CCM win both their matches just means we'd have to beat them. Also if they lose one of their next matches, then a draw against Brisbane and CCM would still be enough to stay 1st.
Not going to be easy with 5 or 6 players flying in only days before the game. Players like Kosta likely to get lots of minutes for the AW's. And Brisbane will be well rested up.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
Another must win before the big CCM game but also a draw Isn't the worst result even if CCM win both their matches just means we'd have to beat them. Also if they lose one of their next matches, then a draw against Brisbane and CCM would still be enough to stay 1st.
It's nice to talk but don't worry. We'll beat Brisbane, Sydney will beat CCM, we'll beat CCM and we'll be 9 points clear at the top with 3 or 4 games to go. We've just got to enjoy the ride....
We will win the league... 99.9%
Not going to be easy with 5 or 6 players flying in only days before the game. Players like Kosta likely to get lots of minutes for the AW's. And Brisbane will be well rested up.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
I'll bet my house that we'll win the league from where we are. The next two games are a piece of cake. The Sydney game was the tough one. That's done. I've already bought the champagne 🍾...
Another must win before the big CCM game but also a draw Isn't the worst result even if CCM win both their matches just means we'd have to beat them. Also if they lose one of their next matches, then a draw against Brisbane and CCM would still be enough to stay 1st.
It's nice to talk but don't worry. We'll beat Brisbane, Sydney will beat CCM, we'll beat CCM and we'll be 9 points clear at the top with 3 or 4 games to go. We've just got to enjoy the ride....
We will win the league... 99.9%
Brisbane I would've been a lot more confident about beating before Zadvokic came in and they signed Jelavic and Rojas they've been a lot better since they came in. Though their away record is awful and our home form is the best so we should win.
CCM away is going to be a tough match theres no denying it we can maybe hope that with it being their 3rd game in a matter of days and with an eye on the AFC cup that it can swing in our favor but I wouldn't wanna bet on that game.
Another must win before the big CCM game but also a draw Isn't the worst result even if CCM win both their matches just means we'd have to beat them. Also if they lose one of their next matches, then a draw against Brisbane and CCM would still be enough to stay 1st.
It's nice to talk but don't worry. We'll beat Brisbane, Sydney will beat CCM, we'll beat CCM and we'll be 9 points clear at the top with 3 or 4 games to go. We've just got to enjoy the ride....
We will win the league... 99.9%
Certainly in that first round after the break if the Nix beat Brisbane, and the Mariners lose away to Sydney, the Nix will be strong favourites to clinch the title. They would then be 6 pts clear of CCM (yes with game in hand).
CCM have a very tough April with a catchup ALM game hosting Melb City, 3 days after SFC, then another 4 days later hosting the Nix. Then a trip to Western U, and then the long haul to Kyrgyzstan. Those 5 games plus long haul travel all in 18 days. Tough, very tough.
Oh & note Olyroos are playing 3 matches in Saudi Arabia this March window.
So the Nix are not the only club that could have some tired players, first game back.
Olyroos Squad includes -
CCM - Alou KUOL with Jacob FARRELL ruled out injured
Roar - Thomas WADDINGHAM
Then the Socceroos are playing Lebanon home & then away, in Beirut. CCM's Josh Nisbet has just been called up to replace an injured Lewis Miller. So he's going to be doing some air miles the next month.
So the Nix are not the only club that could have some tired players, first game back.
Olyroos Squad includes -
CCM - Alou KUOL with Jacob FARRELL ruled out injured
Roar - Thomas WADDINGHAM
Then the Socceroos are playing Lebanon home & then away, in Beirut. CCM's Josh Nisbet has just been called up to replace an injured Lewis Miller. So he's going to be doing some air miles the next month.
Another must win before the big CCM game but also a draw Isn't the worst result even if CCM win both their matches just means we'd have to beat them. Also if they lose one of their next matches, then a draw against Brisbane and CCM would still be enough to stay 1st.
It's nice to talk but don't worry. We'll beat Brisbane, Sydney will beat CCM, we'll beat CCM and we'll be 9 points clear at the top with 3 or 4 games to go. We've just got to enjoy the ride....
We will win the league... 99.9%
Certainly in that first round after the break if the Nix beat Brisbane, and the Mariners lose away to Sydney, the Nix will be strong favourites to clinch the title. They would then be 6 pts clear of CCM (yes with game in hand).
CCM have a very tough April with a catchup ALM game hosting Melb City, 3 days after SFC, then another 4 days later hosting the Nix. Then a trip to Western U, and then the long haul to Kyrgyzstan. Those 5 games plus long haul travel all in 18 days. Tough, very tough.
Leaving Saturday 6th morning and coming back Monday 8th afternoon,
LATAM has $500 return flights. Edit: that’s from Auckland lol
Yar looking about $700 return from Wellington.
LATAM has $500 return flights. Edit: that’s from Auckland lol
Yar looking about $700 return from Wellington.
My thought behind travel to Australia and all:
Assuming we make top 2:
If we place second, do not fly to AUS for the first leg of the semi final, as you may need to fly there again for a likely CCM hosting grand final if we advance.
If we place first, I will fly to AUS for the first leg of the semi, as if we win we don’t have to go again, and will have a GF at home if we win.
This is me personally as I only have the funds to go over once.
Assuming we make top 2:
If we place second, do not fly to AUS for the first leg of the semi final, as you may need to fly there again for a likely CCM hosting grand final if we advance.
If we place first, I will fly to AUS for the first leg of the semi, as if we win we don’t have to go again, and will have a GF at home if we win.
This is me personally as I only have the funds to go over once.
So no Payne or Hughes for this match.
Gotta assume Salas starts in a back four? If Chiefy wants a back five, LKH to move inside?
Gotta assume Salas starts in a back four? If Chiefy wants a back five, LKH to move inside?
So no Payne or Hughes for this match.
Gotta assume Salas starts in a back four? If Chiefy wants a back five, LKH to move inside?
Gotta assume Salas starts in a back four? If Chiefy wants a back five, LKH to move inside?
Who’s the next cab off the ranks for defensive depth? Sheridan and someone else?
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Oh & note Olyroos are playing 3 matches in Saudi Arabia this March window.
So the Nix are not the only club that could have some tired players, first game back.
Olyroos Squad includes -
CCM - Alou KUOL with Jacob FARRELL ruled out injured
Roar - Thomas WADDINGHAM
Then the Socceroos are playing Lebanon home & then away, in Beirut. CCM's Josh Nisbet has just been called up to replace an injured Lewis Miller. So he's going to be doing some air miles the next month.
So the Nix are not the only club that could have some tired players, first game back.
Olyroos Squad includes -
CCM - Alou KUOL with Jacob FARRELL ruled out injured
Roar - Thomas WADDINGHAM
Then the Socceroos are playing Lebanon home & then away, in Beirut. CCM's Josh Nisbet has just been called up to replace an injured Lewis Miller. So he's going to be doing some air miles the next month.
Socceroos aren't playing in Beirut, for obvious reasons.
They're playing it in neutral territory.
Canberra.
Yes should have thought that through.
Canberra as a 'neutral' venue. Is that because even Australians don't like to visit the place?
Socceroos win game one against Lebanon in Sydney, 2-0.
Rowles & Keanu Baccus the goals.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/03/21/asia/wc-qualifying-asia/australia/lebanon/4191010/
https://www.socceroos.com.au/video/subway-socceroos-v-lebanon-quick-highlights-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualification
Canberra as a 'neutral' venue. Is that because even Australians don't like to visit the place?
Socceroos win game one against Lebanon in Sydney, 2-0.
Rowles & Keanu Baccus the goals.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/03/21/asia/wc-qualifying-asia/australia/lebanon/4191010/
https://www.socceroos.com.au/video/subway-socceroos-v-lebanon-quick-highlights-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualification
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— 1News (@1NewsNZ) March 21, 2024
Not going to be easy with 5 or 6 players flying in only days before the game. Players like Kosta likely to get lots of minutes for the AW's. And Brisbane will be well rested up.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
These next two games I think will define whether we can win the whole god damn thing.
Based on last night's showing, the Nix boys are just in Cairo as ballast. Hope Baze proves me wrong.
The Jets and Glory have had the most kiwis in the A League aside from the NZ Knights and Nix. Was better for NZ football before Aussie moved to Asia, turning us into foreigners.
Fortunately, 7/10 of our likely starting outfield didn't travel for the window. Salas, Wootton, Sutton, Pennington, al-Taay, Ball, Kraev should all be fresh.
That's bad news with Hughes also out injured.
Rufer to CB? Hope he doesn't pick up an injury as well.
New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman has been left out of Wednesday’s All Whites squad to play Tunisia after suffering an injury in training.
Rufer to CB? Hope he doesn't pick up an injury as well.
New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman has been left out of Wednesday’s All Whites squad to play Tunisia after suffering an injury in training.
NZ Football say Surman (20) received a head knock during a training session.
Head knock six days away from a match isn't ideal. Can't imaging a couple of long flights from Egypt back home will be helpful either.
If he's not fit surely Kelly-Heald is the next cab off the rank at CB? Played there his youth career and we have Sutton ready to go at LB.
If he's not fit surely Kelly-Heald is the next cab off the rank at CB? Played there his youth career and we have Sutton ready to go at LB.
Fortunately, 7/10 of our likely starting outfield didn't travel for the window. Salas, Wootton, Sutton, Pennington, al-Taay, Ball, Kraev should all be fresh.
Did Rufer travel in the end as a late inclusion?
Fortunately, 7/10 of our likely starting outfield didn't travel for the window. Salas, Wootton, Sutton, Pennington, al-Taay, Ball, Kraev should all be fresh.
Did Rufer travel in the end as a late inclusion?
Yeah Rufer is in Egypt. Good thing the Roar is a home game, and so playing a back 4 is most likely. Following game away to Mariners will be tricky if both Payne & Hughes are still out.
Chiefy will want all of Salas, Wootton, Surman, LK-H & Sutton fit for that as he'll likely want to play a back 3/5. Though CCM will be playing their 3rd tough game in a week (SFC, Melb City & Nix), which will help.
That's bad news with Hughes also out injured.
Rufer to CB? Hope he doesn't pick up an injury as well.
New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman has been left out of Wednesday’s All Whites squad to play Tunisia after suffering an injury in training.
Rufer to CB? Hope he doesn't pick up an injury as well.
New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman has been left out of Wednesday’s All Whites squad to play Tunisia after suffering an injury in training.
NZ Football say Surman (20) received a head knock during a training session.
Looks like he's been opened up on that right side of his forehead.
Still got his photo op with the squad at the pyramids though. Nice little jaunt before flying out.
Great news that it isn't concussion related and he'll likely play this Sunday
Lucky head bandage coming up!!
#AllWhites coach Darren Bazeley on the injury suffered by @WgtnPhoenixFC centre back (and ever-present starter this season) Finn Surman, that has him flying back early from Egypt
— Andrew Voerman (@andrewvoerman) March 25, 2024
Bazeley sounded confident Surman would be ready to the Phoenix's match v Brisbane on Sunday pic.twitter.com/QpL9cmgpRd
We need to win this! Should be doable.
What‘s Zawada injury status? He would be handy coming in the last 30min.
What‘s Zawada injury status? He would be handy coming in the last 30min.
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We need to win this! Should be doable.
What‘s Zawada injury status? He would be handy coming in the last 30min.
What‘s Zawada injury status? He would be handy coming in the last 30min.
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— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) March 26, 2024
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^^ Just a reminder, if you have any old sets of boots laying around the place.
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I know you could say this about any game, but this one feels huge for our momentum towards challenging for top spot.
If we win you'd think there'd be a psychological blow to the CCM who fall behind while having a heavy schedule to deal with.
If we win you'd think there'd be a psychological blow to the CCM who fall behind while having a heavy schedule to deal with.