Wellington Phoenix Men

WPM Semi Final Leg 2 vs Melbourne Victory | Sat 18th May | 6:30pm | RoF | March @ 5:30pm

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almost 2 years ago · edited almost 2 years ago · History
We don't have any fighter jets. Best we can do is a p8 posiedon or a c130 herc
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almost 2 years ago
Looks like a bunch of stadium members seats became freed up. There's scattered seats in just about every eastern aisle available to buy
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almost 2 years ago
What’s going on? Is it just my phone glitching or is there all of a sudden heaps of tickets available in areas that were supposedly sold out? Seeing tickets available in yellow fever and stuff?
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almost 2 years ago
thomooooooo
What’s going on? Is it just my phone glitching or is there all of a sudden heaps of tickets available in areas that were supposedly sold out? Seeing tickets available in yellow fever and stuff?
They’ve released a few hold seats, not many. Don’t worry !!
Auckland based forever phoenix fan
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almost 2 years ago · edited almost 2 years ago · History
RR
We get Daniel Elder for this match, thankfully avoiding Faghani who gets CCMvSYD.

We have had Elder 3 times this season, 1-1 vs Victory, 0-0 @ Perth and 1-0 vs Victory.

Totally happy with Daniel Elder, Phoenix 'victory' specialist ref.
Faghani would relish the occasion and try to impose his massive ego on the proceedings.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 2 years ago
On TV3 this am they tried to do some numbers and they got it all wrong. The cheapest seat is not $37 - Try $45. That special deal thing is not $139, its was selling for $180 and there is no free alcohol. You still have to pay for that. 
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 2 years ago
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 2 years ago
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.



Haha! What? We have our own anthem, they should rock before the game!
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almost 2 years ago
LG
On TV3 this am they tried to do some numbers and they got it all wrong. The cheapest seat is not $37 - Try $45. That special deal thing is not $139, its was selling for $180 and there is no free alcohol. You still have to pay for that. 
It looks like some bronze tickets are available at the ends at $37. Must be with the release of held tickets as they had announced earlier these were sold out.
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almost 2 years ago
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


if it's true then surely it's APL doing it, not the nix. Madness if the Phoenix agree to it 
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almost 2 years ago
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


Every time you hear something infuriating and you want to share it, it's best provide a source so we can judge whether it's actually going to happen, a rumour, or trolling

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almost 2 years ago · edited almost 2 years ago · History
Ryan
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


if it's true then surely it's APL doing it, not the nix. Madness if the Phoenix agree to it 

She apparently learnt to play the 'Seven Nation Army' song only in the week before her first performance of it at the Melbourne derby.

If she is truly coming over (have my doubts) maybe she's also been asked to learn & play a Nix song, as well. She said in a recent interview, that since her new found fame a range of AFL & A League clubs had reached out to her.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1632861523919772


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almost 2 years ago · edited almost 2 years ago · History
2ndBest
Procrastinixing
Will they post the most popular chants in the Post for newbies to learn before the game?  I feel like they did that in 2009/2010 knock out games.

Edit, to add that the Aleagues must be happy with the ticket sales for this game.  How many have they sold for CCM v Sydney at Gosford? 
 I had a quick look as aus ticketek last night and there seemed to be less than 1000 spare.

See https://yellowfever.co.nz/chants
And
https://yellowfever.co.nz/categories/chants-music-angst-and-anthems/topics

Pathetic. Not apathetic.

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almost 2 years ago
Ryan
We don't have any fighter jets. Best we can do is a p8 posiedon or a c130 herc
We could get those guys from Porirua who drive around with loud speakers attached to their cars and play Fever chants.

Pathetic. Not apathetic.

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almost 2 years ago
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.



Where did you hear this?


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almost 2 years ago
DANALDO
Ryan
We don't have any fighter jets. Best we can do is a p8 posiedon or a c130 herc
We could get those guys from Porirua who drive around with loud speakers attached to their cars and play Fever chants.

Yas! The sirens, I'm sure there must be a chant to a Celine Dion track out there 
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almost 2 years ago
Pax update 29079

Wish I could insert the "It's happening"Office gif.  
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almost 2 years ago
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.



Drops one comment two hours ago, no response when asked for a source. Hmmm
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almost 2 years ago
He may have gone back to work on his break.  I drop comments here then don't look again for hours.

I did see people having a shark about it on Facebook but also no source.  Not that I care, will be drowned out by the fever zone anyway.  Patrick's drumming is greater than any other instruments.
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almost 2 years ago
Almost sold out now - only around 1000 seats at most available from what I could see on ticketek apart from all the conference boxes etc 
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almost 2 years ago
Doloras
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


Every time you hear something infuriating and you want to share it, it's best provide a source so we can judge whether it's actually going to happen, a rumour, or trolling

A Phoenix Fan website on Facelessbook Delores, Gives you something to hunt down.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 2 years ago
SamCoughlan
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.



Drops one comment two hours ago, no response when asked for a source. Hmmm


I actually work and check this stuff out on my breaks. Poor quality cheap shot.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 2 years ago
Despite efforts to free up more seats to the regional stadium, Wellington Phoenix tickets are selling so fast they’ll soon be all gone.

Wellington Phoenix Football Club general manager David Dome said about 2pm on Wednesday that they had fewer than 2500 tickets remaining to the A-League semifinal against Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

He posted on X.com, formerly Twitter, that they were selling around 500 tickets an hour, so at this rate they could all be gone by Thursday.

“We're adding in more seats as quickly as we can as they are freed up. About 1k additional was added in this morning but they are gone already. Fewer than 2,5k available now.”

Dome said they were trying to “claw back” a few more seats but there were only around 1000 more that could be freed up
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almost 2 years ago
LG
Doloras
LG
I'm hearing the Violinist is coming over to play?? WTF? We are meant to be having a "Home" semi final, not making it comfortable for the Victory. Shoot yourselves in the foot why don't you. If you want an atmosphere this Saturday, tell the DJ to take the day off and let the crowd make the noise, not the DJ and certainly not a Melbourne violinist. We're here to win this thing. Not a time to play nice.


Every time you hear something infuriating and you want to share it, it's best provide a source so we can judge whether it's actually going to happen, a rumour, or trolling

A Phoenix Fan website on Facelessbook Delores, Gives you something to hunt down.
a) The burden of proof is on the one making the extraordinary claims.
b) There is a reason why "I read it on Facebook" is the punchline of many jokes

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



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almost 2 years ago
Dam, CCM can't let us win the competition they didn't know they were part of which is who can sell out the 2nd leg play off first. 
2ndBest
Procrastinixing
Will they post the most popular chants in the Post for newbies to learn before the game?  I feel like they did that in 2009/2010 knock out games.

Edit, to add that the Aleagues must be happy with the ticket sales for this game.  How many have they sold for CCM v Sydney at Gosford? 
 I had a quick look as aus ticketek last night and there seemed to be less than 1000 spare.
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almost 2 years ago
Procrastinixing
Dam, CCM can't let us win the competition they didn't know they were part of which is who can sell out the 2nd leg play off first. 
2ndBest
Procrastinixing
Will they post the most popular chants in the Post for newbies to learn before the game?  I feel like they did that in 2009/2010 knock out games.

Edit, to add that the Aleagues must be happy with the ticket sales for this game.  How many have they sold for CCM v Sydney at Gosford? 
 I had a quick look as aus ticketek last night and there seemed to be less than 1000 spare.

This is a fantastic thing.  Also means that wherever the final is it's gonna be pumping.

Let's go Nix and Let's go Sydney.

My god an Uffie Chief final in Welly would be epic this year.
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almost 2 years ago
RoriM6
Really hope someone does get some fighter jets and fly them over the Melbourne Hotel at 2am

Aren't they the team that set their hotel's fire alarms off with a piece of burnt toast? No need for jets when they'll sabotage themselves anyway.
Adelaide's resident Nix supporter
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almost 2 years ago
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.
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almost 2 years ago
It’s pretty much sold out folks, just a smattering of single seats. Away bays are less than half sold.  Melbourne will be notable by their absence. 
Hope the hospo tickets sell out now - apparently the club gets revenue from them (source - domestar himself on Twitter). Would have considered buying there if I knew (do now for the final, should it come to that).

Now attendance is scanned tickets - any idea about resales? I know of a couple going but not sure how to resell.

14/11/09

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almost 2 years ago
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.


Holy shark those are some horrifically brain dead takes. And of course the glory hound claims to be a Liverpool fan, sad! Imagine only supporting a team from a city on the other side of the world. 

If they think the standard to the A-League is really that bad then they have watched fudge all football in their lives.
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almost 2 years ago
50,000 plus people must think the A League is okay to watch.

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almost 2 years ago
Official: SOLD OUT of all sections except for single seats.
Away bay still available but now I’m considering it sold out as you can’t get any tickets in home sections.
Bring it on!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Auckland based forever phoenix fan
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almost 2 years ago
Monto
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.


Holy shark those are some horrifically brain dead takes. And of course the glory hound claims to be a Liverpool fan, sad! Imagine only supporting a team from a city on the other side of the world. 

If they think the standard to the A-League is really that bad then they have watched fudge all football in their lives.

Standard comments from two blokes that clearly have no understanding of the game
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almost 2 years ago
Smeltz4PM
Monto
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.


Holy shark those are some horrifically brain dead takes. And of course the glory hound claims to be a Liverpool fan, sad! Imagine only supporting a team from a city on the other side of the world. 

If they think the standard to the A-League is really that bad then they have watched fudge all football in their lives.

Standard comments from two blokes that clearly have no understanding of the game


Absolute muppet. The standard isn’t even that bad. Why compare to the premier league? 
Gotta make the most of what we’ve got so just get involved and you’ll enjoy it. Otherwise don’t make comments about it being ‘crap’

Do you really enjoy getting up at 3am to watch “your team”?! 
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almost 2 years ago
50 tickets left that aren't away or lounge tickets.
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almost 2 years ago
mykey
Smeltz4PM
Monto
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.


Holy shark those are some horrifically brain dead takes. And of course the glory hound claims to be a Liverpool fan, sad! Imagine only supporting a team from a city on the other side of the world. 

If they think the standard to the A-League is really that bad then they have watched fudge all football in their lives.

Standard comments from two blokes that clearly have no understanding of the game


Absolute muppet. The standard isn’t even that bad. Why compare to the premier league? 
Gotta make the most of what we’ve got so just get involved and you’ll enjoy it. Otherwise don’t make comments about it being ‘crap’

Do you really enjoy getting up at 3am to watch “your team”?! 

I don't really get people from NZ and AUS who only watch the prem. like most the games are between 3am-6am, passed the point of "oh yeah I'll stay up late for that", with only the occasional game being reasonable for us.

Like I get that qualitywise they're in a different league but we aren't exactly attrocious to watch. Just doesn't make sense to me.
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almost 2 years ago
Yep I agree, im a man utd fan but tbh I haven’t watched them in years, not missing much! But bugger staying up that late or getting up that early. 
And it’s all we have right so f’n embrace it and have fun!
And we’re playing a decent level so even better. 
upthenixforever
mykey
Smeltz4PM
Monto
Banzai!...AIEEE!!!
And this is what we’re up against people.  The boofheads.


Holy shark those are some horrifically brain dead takes. And of course the glory hound claims to be a Liverpool fan, sad! Imagine only supporting a team from a city on the other side of the world. 

If they think the standard to the A-League is really that bad then they have watched fudge all football in their lives.

Standard comments from two blokes that clearly have no understanding of the game


Absolute muppet. The standard isn’t even that bad. Why compare to the premier league? 
Gotta make the most of what we’ve got so just get involved and you’ll enjoy it. Otherwise don’t make comments about it being ‘crap’

Do you really enjoy getting up at 3am to watch “your team”?! 

I don't really get people from NZ and AUS who only watch the prem. like most the games are between 3am-6am, passed the point of "oh yeah I'll stay up late for that", with only the occasional game being reasonable for us.

Like I get that qualitywise they're in a different league but we aren't exactly attrocious to watch. Just doesn't make sense to me.
 
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almost 2 years ago
2ndBest
50 tickets left that aren't away or lounge tickets.

The ALM accountants must be creaming their pants by now. The league might even break even thanks to the Nix, and to CCM.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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almost 2 years ago
If anyone is interested in what the Victory have to say

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almost 2 years ago
2ndBest
50 tickets left that aren't away or lounge tickets.
That is absolutely epic. BUT ...

It's not enough to have lots of people there. We need a large, noisy, parochial crowd. We need people cheering the nix so loudly that their ears hurt. We need people letting the ref know when a 50/50 goes against us. We need the players to feel the energy and use it to get that extra 1% of performance.

The Melbourne crowd numbers were disappointing, but it's worth remembering that they have a much larger proportion that are active support than us, and they made themselves heard. We had a few hundred away fans and by goodness we shouted ourselves hoarse (my voice is still a bit squeaky), and their few hundred will do the same. We need our 30k to drown them out, and to give the team that lift that will get them over the line
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