The return of the Wollongong Phoenix.
WPM R7 vs Western Sydney Wanderers | Sat 10th Dec | 7:00pm | SS4
It’s a bit annoying that we finally get another home game on a Saturday, but it won’t actually be at Sky or EP or just in NZ. Though I still think it’s nice we’re playing at WIN Stadium one more time just to thank Wollongong for helping us during a tough period.
Me i just dont get it what for a crowd of 2/3k if it cant be in Wellington would prefer to see it some where in NZ. Cant understand why we are so keen to give home advantage away suppose not as if we use it.
lack of suitable stadia, cat remember what is on but Wellington is out, along with all other options that meet a-league broadcast requirements.
IIRC There was a contractual arrangement for the gong to have a game a year as part of being based there over the COVID seasons.
IIRC There was a contractual arrangement for the gong to have a game a year as part of being based there over the COVID seasons.
WSW were looking at putting on buses to the game, not sure if they had enough interest tho.
Oh shark I forgot this game didn't have a spot at home.
Better not make plans for the weekend now haha.
It'd be cool if they resurrected the red shirt as a real thank you to the Gong. They did take good care of the team.
Better not make plans for the weekend now haha.
It'd be cool if they resurrected the red shirt as a real thank you to the Gong. They did take good care of the team.
Guns and Roses concert on at the stadium on Thursday night. I understand the band have got a plane currently parked at Wellington Airport that transports all of their equipment around. For other concerts I have seen at the stadium (this one does not personally appeal), getting the stage etc. removed and a football pitch got ready would take more than 48 hours.
Wellington Phoenix skipper Alex Rufer is in contention for a return to the matchday squad to face WSW on Saturday for the first time since suffering an ACL injury in mid-March. @newstalkzbsport @aleaguemen pic.twitter.com/fW6thEIYqV
— Jason Pine (@pineynz) December 7, 2022
that's a decently quick recovery!
assume he'll get some sub minutes later in the game.
assume he'll get some sub minutes later in the game.
Looking forward to the naming of the squad and then the line-up. Changes? Rufer? Sasse? Who right back? Who centre backs?
Looking forward to the naming of the squad and then the line-up. Changes? Rufer? Sasse? Who right back? Who centre backs?
Who.
A little surprised to see Conchie not have a youth number.
So who is the preferred back up DM going forward, Rufer (once fit) or Pennington?
A little surprised to see Conchie not have a youth number.
So who is the preferred back up DM going forward, Rufer (once fit) or Pennington?
I don't know of Joshua Rudland. What is his positional role?
WELLINGTON PHOENIX v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Saturday, December 10
Wellington squad: 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Steven UGARKOVIC, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 9. Oskar ZAWADA, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Lucas MAURAGIS, 13. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 14. Alex RUFER, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 18. Ben WAINE, 19. Sam SUTTON, 20. Oli SAIL (gk), 21. Joshua LAWS, 23. Clayton LEWIS, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 31. Yan SASSE, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk).
In: 14. Alex RUFER (returning from injury).
Out: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 3. Finn SURMAN (injured).
Western Sydney squad: 1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 2.Gabriel CLEUR, 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomislav MRCELA, 6.Marcelo GUEDES (C), 7.Ramy NAJJARINE, 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Sulejman KRPIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 35.Zac SAPSFORD, 36.Alessandro LOPANE.
Ins: 8.Oliver BOZANIC (promoted), 32.Nathaniel BLAIR (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: N/A
Ref: Lachlan Keevers
WEL - P2 W1 D0 L1
WSW - P2 W0 D0 L2
WEL - P2 W1 D0 L1
WSW - P2 W0 D0 L2
WELLINGTON PHOENIX v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Saturday, December 10
Wellington squad: 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Steven UGARKOVIC, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 9. Oskar ZAWADA, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Lucas MAURAGIS, 13. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 14. Alex RUFER, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 18. Ben WAINE, 19. Sam SUTTON, 20. Oli SAIL (gk), 21. Joshua LAWS, 23. Clayton LEWIS, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 31. Yan SASSE, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk).
In: 14. Alex RUFER (returning from injury).
Out: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 3. Finn SURMAN (injured).
Western Sydney squad: 1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 2.Gabriel CLEUR, 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomislav MRCELA, 6.Marcelo GUEDES (C), 7.Ramy NAJJARINE, 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Sulejman KRPIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 35.Zac SAPSFORD, 36.Alessandro LOPANE.
Ins: 8.Oliver BOZANIC (promoted), 32.Nathaniel BLAIR (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: N/A
Damn Surmans out i wonder how long. Really think if we keep having defensive troubles next few games he deserves a chance he just needs to be on par with Laws and Wootton for me to play as he'll only develop with more experience.
WELLINGTON PHOENIX v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Saturday, December 10
Wellington squad: 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Steven UGARKOVIC, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 9. Oskar ZAWADA, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Lucas MAURAGIS, 13. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 14. Alex RUFER, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 18. Ben WAINE, 19. Sam SUTTON, 20. Oli SAIL (gk), 21. Joshua LAWS, 23. Clayton LEWIS, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 31. Yan SASSE, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk).
In: 14. Alex RUFER (returning from injury).
Out: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 3. Finn SURMAN (injured).
Western Sydney squad: 1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 2.Gabriel CLEUR, 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomislav MRCELA, 6.Marcelo GUEDES (C), 7.Ramy NAJJARINE, 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Sulejman KRPIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 35.Zac SAPSFORD, 36.Alessandro LOPANE.
Ins: 8.Oliver BOZANIC (promoted), 32.Nathaniel BLAIR (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: N/A
Damn Surmans out i wonder how long. Really think if we keep having defensive troubles next few games he deserves a chance he just needs to be on par with Laws and Wootton for me to play as he'll only develop with more experience.
Looked like his did something to his shoulder in last Weenix game. Was subbed off after a clash/fall and treatment slightly earlier that expected
Needing a pub in Auckland that shows the games _with sound_ in Auckland for several folk up supporting U17 academy boys.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Needing a pub in Auckland that shows the games _with sound_ in Auckland for several folk up supporting U17 academy boys.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
The Fox in the CBD
WELLINGTON PHOENIX v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Saturday, December 10
Wellington squad: 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Steven UGARKOVIC, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 9. Oskar ZAWADA, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Lucas MAURAGIS, 13. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 14. Alex RUFER, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 18. Ben WAINE, 19. Sam SUTTON, 20. Oli SAIL (gk), 21. Joshua LAWS, 23. Clayton LEWIS, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 31. Yan SASSE, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk).
In: 14. Alex RUFER (returning from injury).
Out: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 3. Finn SURMAN (injured).
Western Sydney squad: 1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 2.Gabriel CLEUR, 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomislav MRCELA, 6.Marcelo GUEDES (C), 7.Ramy NAJJARINE, 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Sulejman KRPIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 35.Zac SAPSFORD, 36.Alessandro LOPANE.
Ins: 8.Oliver BOZANIC (promoted), 32.Nathaniel BLAIR (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: N/A
Who do we think are the three not in the matchday squad?
WELLINGTON PHOENIX v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Saturday, December 10
Wellington squad: 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Steven UGARKOVIC, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 9. Oskar ZAWADA, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Lucas MAURAGIS, 13. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 14. Alex RUFER, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 18. Ben WAINE, 19. Sam SUTTON, 20. Oli SAIL (gk), 21. Joshua LAWS, 23. Clayton LEWIS, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 31. Yan SASSE, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk).
In: 14. Alex RUFER (returning from injury).
Out: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 3. Finn SURMAN (injured).
Western Sydney squad: 1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 2.Gabriel CLEUR, 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomislav MRCELA, 6.Marcelo GUEDES (C), 7.Ramy NAJJARINE, 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Sulejman KRPIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 35.Zac SAPSFORD, 36.Alessandro LOPANE.
Ins: 8.Oliver BOZANIC (promoted), 32.Nathaniel BLAIR (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: N/A
Who do we think are the three not in the matchday squad?
Uffie in his preview interview said he thought this weekend might be too soon for Alex, so I guess he's one.
If we earn a penalty today, will Kosta get a second chance, or will perhaps Zawada be given the responsibility.
If we earn a penalty today, will Kosta get a second chance, or will perhaps Zawada be given the responsibility.
Yan Sasse (to show his countrymen how to do it?)
If we earn a penalty today, will Kosta get a second chance, or will perhaps Zawada be given the responsibility.
Yan Sasse (to show his countrymen how to do it?)
Wonder if his performance in the NL will earn him a start.
If we earn a penalty today, will Kosta get a second chance, or will perhaps Zawada be given the responsibility.
Yan Sasse (to show his countrymen how to do it?)
Wonder if his performance in the NL will earn him a start.
I'd say he needs to impress Talay pretty soon, otherwise could be an early release in January?
OVH was subbed on ahead of him last time out against Western U.
Imports ain't signed in to sit on the bench behind 20 yr old Academy kids.
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— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) December 9, 2022
God I hope we beat these bastards.
Pretty hard to impress if he is only getting the odd minute here and there.
If we earn a penalty today, will Kosta get a second chance, or will perhaps Zawada be given the responsibility.
Yan Sasse (to show his countrymen how to do it?)
Wonder if his performance in the NL will earn him a start.
It’s a big leap from the NL to the national team. But i for one hope he makes it
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🚨TEAM NEWS🚨
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) December 10, 2022
▪️ Bally & Zawada lead the attack today
▪️ Sasse & Mauragis return to the Starting XI
▪️ Payne & Wootton start at CB#COYN! 🔥https://t.co/SAVRs4rhYc | 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/UcAT3I1TXd
🚨TEAM NEWS🚨
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) December 10, 2022
▪️ Bally & Zawada lead the attack today
▪️ Sasse & Mauragis return to the Starting XI
▪️ Payne & Wootton start at CB#COYN! 🔥https://t.co/SAVRs4rhYc | 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/UcAT3I1TXd
Interesting line up hope Sasse can show us what he can do. Not sure about Marguis he looked okay in the games he’s played
I really expected Sutton to stand out as the best young LB in the comp. He's not had a great start (the injury would not have helped).
Kosta has really fallen off…
Hopefully Sasse has improved a lot in the past few weeks during training because, sheesh…
Hopefully Sasse has improved a lot in the past few weeks during training because, sheesh…
does it really surprise anyone that Kosta isnt lighting the world on fire in a Nix shirt???, 3 times at the club, each time a disappointment.
Sasse must fudgeing light the training matches on fire
Sasse must fudgeing light the training matches on fire
Or he’s got compromising photos of someone else fudgeing…
nufc_nz Nommag Sasse must fudgeing light the training matches on fire
Or he’s got compromising photos of someone else fudgeing…- Let's see how it goes 🤞.
Sasse must fudgeing light the training matches on fire
Or he’s got compromising photos of someone else fudgeing…
pretty clear that Uffie rates him and sees what he needs on the training pitch, unfortunaely that is yet to translate into stunning performances in a game.