Nix away in Melbourne these next two weekends. Massive test for Greenacre.
WPM R23 @ Melbourne Victory | Sun 5th Apr | 5:00pm | Sky Sport 3
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Will be interesting how we target this game. If we go all out and try to go for the win or hold out for a scrappy win/draw. This is the one game we probably can afford to lose so I would like to see us go all out and build some attacking confidence going into the last 3 games.
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I think some mild optimism is warranted here. Greenies helped up bounce back after the derby slump and we're still in range for finals all things considered. Vuck are 3rd on the ladder though so not gonna be an easy game
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Are we staying in Melbourne for the week? Makes sense if budget allows.
If we get four points from these two games Greenie has the job. Not saying though less than that and he does not
If we get four points from these two games Greenie has the job. Not saying though less than that and he does not
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We've stayed over previously so it makes sense.
3 must win games to go, surely you'd think Greenies continuation in the job lng term requires top 6 minimum, which means 3 wins!
3 must win games to go, surely you'd think Greenies continuation in the job lng term requires top 6 minimum, which means 3 wins!
Queenslander 3x a year.
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I hope everyone is fit and ready to go.
9 years is too long to wait for a win in Victoria. To appease the football gods I am making a donation to a Melbourne charity. COYN
9 years is too long to wait for a win in Victoria. To appease the football gods I am making a donation to a Melbourne charity. COYN
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I hope everyone is fit and ready to go.
9 years is too long to wait for a win in Victoria. To appease the football gods I am making a donation to a Melbourne charity. COYN
Unless you don’t count the FFA cup win against City in 2021. 9 years without a win at Allianz though
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Good write up in the Stuff on the upcoming Melbourne games. Brimming with high spirit and commitment.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360959786/its-their-club-why-wellington-phoenix-are-calling-their-legends
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360959786/its-their-club-why-wellington-phoenix-are-calling-their-legends
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360959786/its-their-club-why-wellington-phoenix-are-calling-their-legends
One of Wellington Phoenix’s most iconic duos have reunited to help the team’s late push for a spot in the A-League Men finals.
One of Wellington Phoenix’s most iconic duos have reunited to help the team’s late push for a spot in the A-League Men finals.
Club legend Paul Ifill was invited by coach Chris Greenacre to help run training on Thursday, with Greenacre hoping his former strike partner’s presence would give the players some inspiration ahead of a potential season-defining fortnight.
The Phoenix traditionally struggle at AAMI Park but play Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City in back-to-back weekends.
Other notable inclusions at training on Thursday were injured Japanese import Hideki Ishige and All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh.
Other notable inclusions at training on Thursday were injured Japanese import Hideki Ishige and All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh.
Ishige suffered a season-ending ACL injury early into the campaign and was released from his contract so the Phoenix could bring in a replacement during the January window; Sander Kartum.
The return of Singh was also set to provide the Phoenix with extra creativity in Ishige’s absence, only for him to sustain a knee injury of his own in his first game back.
After undergoing surgery in Japan, Ishige has returned to Wellington to complete his rehabilitation. While he cannot play, Greenacre said it gave the rest of his team a big lift to see him back on the training pitch.
Singh won’t travel to Melbourne but remains on track to return in the final two rounds – which could be the extra boost the Phoenix need to secure a top-six finish if they can navigate the two Melbourne matches.
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Good write up in the Stuff on the upcoming Melbourne games. Brimming with high spirit and commitment.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360959786/its-their-club-why-wellington-phoenix-are-calling-their-legends
Finally we are seeing from the club an attempt to reestablish some sort of culture back in the Nix. Lots of club use ex legends as ambassadors to help guide the newer players. Siggy, Ifill and Greenacre are exactly the sort of people you need. I would like to see Greenie as coach next year and Ifill or someone like Durante or Elliot as director of football. Gill has not done a great job in the last couple of years IMO.
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wilbaker wrote:Procrastinixing wrote:Unless you don’t count the FFA cup win against City in 2021. 9 years without a win at Allianz though
I hope everyone is fit and ready to go.
9 years is too long to wait for a win in Victoria. To appease the football gods I am making a donation to a Melbourne charity. COYN
I hadn't considered the FFA cup win to be fair. Allianz we managed to win at this season in January, who can forget the 2 nil win over Sydney and ruining their home coming lol. But AAMI park has been where Phoenix dreams go to die.
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Procrastinixing wrote:wilbaker wrote:I hadn't considered the FFA cup win to be fair. Allianz we managed to win at this season in January, who can forget the 2 nil win over Sydney and ruining their home coming lol. But AAMI park has been where Phoenix dreams go to die.Procrastinixing wrote:Unless you don’t count the FFA cup win against City in 2021. 9 years without a win at Allianz though
I hope everyone is fit and ready to go.
9 years is too long to wait for a win in Victoria. To appease the football gods I am making a donation to a Melbourne charity. COYN
Ah yes i meant AAMI park, it is bizarre how bad our record is there with 2 teams playing there you'd think we'd sneak a win every now and then.
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Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix
Sunday, April 5 – AAMI Park – 3:00pm AEDT
Sunday, April 5 – AAMI Park – 3:00pm AEDT
Melbourne Victory Squad:
2. Jason DAVIDSON, 4. Lachlan JACKSON, 5. Brendan HAMILL, 7. Reno PISCOPO, 8. Jordi VALADON, 9. Nikolaos VERGOS, 10. Denis GENREAU, 11. Clerismario SANTOS RODRIGUES, 14. Matthew GRIMALDI, 15. Sebastian ESPOSITO, 17. Nishan VELUPILLAY, 18. Franco LINO, 21. Roderick MIRANDA, 22. Joshua RAWLINS, 23. Keegan JELACIC, 25. Jack DUNCAN, 27. Louis D’ARRIGO, 40. Jack WARSHAWSKY, 44. Charles NDUKA, 64. Juan MATA
2. Jason DAVIDSON, 4. Lachlan JACKSON, 5. Brendan HAMILL, 7. Reno PISCOPO, 8. Jordi VALADON, 9. Nikolaos VERGOS, 10. Denis GENREAU, 11. Clerismario SANTOS RODRIGUES, 14. Matthew GRIMALDI, 15. Sebastian ESPOSITO, 17. Nishan VELUPILLAY, 18. Franco LINO, 21. Roderick MIRANDA, 22. Joshua RAWLINS, 23. Keegan JELACIC, 25. Jack DUNCAN, 27. Louis D’ARRIGO, 40. Jack WARSHAWSKY, 44. Charles NDUKA, 64. Juan MATA
(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 27. Louis D’ARRIGO (Return from Injury)
Outs: 16. Joshua INSERRA (Injured)
Unavailable: 16. Joshua INSERRA (Injured), 19. Jing REEC (injured)
Ins: 27. Louis D’ARRIGO (Return from Injury)
Outs: 16. Joshua INSERRA (Injured)
Unavailable: 16. Joshua INSERRA (Injured), 19. Jing REEC (injured)
Wellington Phoenix squad:
1. Josh OLUWAYEMI (gk), 3. Corban PIPER, 4. Manjrekar JAMES, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Ifeanyi EZE, 8. Paulo RETRE, 10. Nikola MILEUSNIC, 11. Carlo ARMIENTO, 12. Dan EDWARDS, 14. Alex RUFER (c), 15. Isaac HUGHES, 16. Sander KARTUM, 18. Lukas KELLY-HEALD, 20. Ramy NAJJARINE, 23. Luke SUPYK, 25. Kazuki NAGASAWA, 27. Matt SHERIDAN, 28. Bill TUILOMA, 29. Luke BROOKE-SMITH, 30. Alby KELLY-HEALD (gk).
1. Josh OLUWAYEMI (gk), 3. Corban PIPER, 4. Manjrekar JAMES, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Ifeanyi EZE, 8. Paulo RETRE, 10. Nikola MILEUSNIC, 11. Carlo ARMIENTO, 12. Dan EDWARDS, 14. Alex RUFER (c), 15. Isaac HUGHES, 16. Sander KARTUM, 18. Lukas KELLY-HEALD, 20. Ramy NAJJARINE, 23. Luke SUPYK, 25. Kazuki NAGASAWA, 27. Matt SHERIDAN, 28. Bill TUILOMA, 29. Luke BROOKE-SMITH, 30. Alby KELLY-HEALD (gk).
(Two to be omitted):
Ins: Nil.
Outs: Nil.
Unavailable: 9. Sarpreet SINGH (injured).
Ins: Nil.
Outs: Nil.
Unavailable: 9. Sarpreet SINGH (injured).
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we are in must win territory to be in any chance of gettin to the 6.
current 4 points away from MacArthur who have played and are on 31.
Will be beyond a miracle if we make it.
current 4 points away from MacArthur who have played and are on 31.
Will be beyond a miracle if we make it.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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theprof wrote:
we are in must win territory to be in any chance of gettin to the 6.
current 4 points away from MacArthur who have played and are on 31.
Will be beyond a miracle if we make it.
If we beat MacArthur the highest points they can get is 37. So thats 3 wins 1 draw for us to get the same points. So a draw against Victory we're still in it. But you'd hope MacArthur drops points against Adelaide away, also have Perth away where they may drop points.
I'd be more concerned with CCM with the highest points they can finish is 42. Hopefully Perth can do us a solid and beat CCM and then MacArthur.
I'd be more concerned with CCM with the highest points they can finish is 42. Hopefully Perth can do us a solid and beat CCM and then MacArthur.
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Victory, with an in-form Juan Mata at graveyard AAMI, I fear today could be a hard watch. Just hope it's not anything like the drubbing we got in the match against them here at the end of last year.
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Might be the high from the early chocolate on an Easter Sunday, but I’m feeling optimistic 😂
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wilbaker wrote:theprof wrote:If we beat MacArthur the highest points they can get is 37. So thats 3 wins 1 draw for us to get the same points. So a draw against Victory we're still in it. But you'd hope MacArthur drops points against Adelaide away, also have Perth away where they may drop points.
we are in must win territory to be in any chance of gettin to the 6.
current 4 points away from MacArthur who have played and are on 31.
Will be beyond a miracle if we make it.
I'd be more concerned with CCM with the highest points they can finish is 42. Hopefully Perth can do us a solid and beat CCM and then MacArthur.
Mariners can only get 40 now
Edit: apologies, now see that this comment was before their draw last night
Edit: apologies, now see that this comment was before their draw last night
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imanixsupporter wrote:wilbaker wrote:Mariners can only get 40 nowtheprof wrote:If we beat MacArthur the highest points they can get is 37. So thats 3 wins 1 draw for us to get the same points. So a draw against Victory we're still in it. But you'd hope MacArthur drops points against Adelaide away, also have Perth away where they may drop points.
we are in must win territory to be in any chance of gettin to the 6.
current 4 points away from MacArthur who have played and are on 31.
Will be beyond a miracle if we make it.
I'd be more concerned with CCM with the highest points they can finish is 42. Hopefully Perth can do us a solid and beat CCM and then MacArthur.
Edit: apologies, now see that this comment was before their draw last night
Yeah that draw against Perth was huge for us. They have also have Auckland and Newcastle both away in the last 2 games with potentially the premiership on the line for both of them so I can see them losing those games. Which would mean the max they can get is 34.
A draw between CCM and City midweek would be very good for us too.
A draw between CCM and City midweek would be very good for us too.
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I'm nervous but fired up. Will make a commitment to watching the full game!
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Same 11, can see why you wouldn't change a team thats won their last two but do wanna see subs earlier if players aren't performing, gotta use that strong bench.
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wilbaker wrote:
Same 11, can see why you wouldn't change a team thats won their last two but do wanna see subs earlier if players aren't performing, gotta use that strong bench.
Not quite Payne out all together and Sheridan in.
Payne was named in the wider squad for the week, anyone know what's happened?
Payne was named in the wider squad for the week, anyone know what's happened?
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Maaaaaaatt wrote:wilbaker wrote:Not quite Payne out all together and Sheridan in.
Same 11, can see why you wouldn't change a team thats won their last two but do wanna see subs earlier if players aren't performing, gotta use that strong bench.
Payne was named in the wider squad for the week, anyone know what's happened?
Damn, I was looking forward to seeing how he did after the great game he had against Chile.
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HattyCW wrote:Maaaaaaatt wrote:Damn, I was looking forward to seeing how he did after the great game he had against Chile.wilbaker wrote:Not quite Payne out all together and Sheridan in.
Same 11, can see why you wouldn't change a team thats won their last two but do wanna see subs earlier if players aren't performing, gotta use that strong bench.
Payne was named in the wider squad for the week, anyone know what's happened?
I'm hearing it was a tight hamstring
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VAR is never gonna let us have a penalty this season it seems
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It's crazy just how much better we are with the same players chief had, but without the bs weird ineffective tactics. Wish we did this 6 rounds earlier. We would be comfortably in the 6.
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2nd game this week a player with a clear head injury which should have been removed is left on. Hate to think about what further damage Esposito has done to his brain in the last 15 minutes.
A league HIA are a joke.
A league HIA are a joke.
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Sorry to bring up a few weeks and also a game of not our team but can someone explain to me how Hughes ended up with as much blood as he did when then two other head knocks that happened weren't as well not blood at all where they both continued?
sorry not making any sense. Just want to learn
sorry not making any sense. Just want to learn
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It's crazy just how much better we are with the same players chief had, but without the bs weird ineffective tactics. Wish we did this 6 rounds earlier. We would be comfortably in the 6.
Apart from Tuiloma. And Oluwayemi back in goal. And Edwards fit and available and starting. Also Retre back and fit.
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