Gareth Morgan has very kindly agreed to join Chotey, Thommo and I on the next YF podcast which we're recording Wednesday afternoon at 5pm.
If you have any (serious) questions you'd like us to ask him, please post them here.
Cheers,
Piney
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(now to think of some serious questions)
"Phoenix till they lose"
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can we find a kiwi Tony P? (ideally someone who has good contacts across aussie too)
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As similarly posted yesterday in the new ownership thread:
With the talk of the Phoenix planning to emulate the 'Warriors model', will the Phoenix employ a person in a similar position to Dean Bell who's main purpose is to comb the country to find the best talented and suitable youngsters for the development side? Note that Dean Bell is separate to the coaching staff.
On top of this, like the Warriors, will the kids who are signed be offered carreer and education opportunities so they can use their time outside of training to plan for life after football?
If the short answer is that the Phoenix may not follow EXACTLY what the Warriors are doing then how and to what extent WILL we likely see the Phoenix go in terms of 'The Warriors Model'?
With the talk of the Phoenix planning to emulate the 'Warriors model', will the Phoenix employ a person in a similar position to Dean Bell who's main purpose is to comb the country to find the best talented and suitable youngsters for the development side? Note that Dean Bell is separate to the coaching staff.
On top of this, like the Warriors, will the kids who are signed be offered carreer and education opportunities so they can use their time outside of training to plan for life after football?
If the short answer is that the Phoenix may not follow EXACTLY what the Warriors are doing then how and to what extent WILL we likely see the Phoenix go in terms of 'The Warriors Model'?
Fuck this stupid game
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1, A follow up to TopLefts point. Seeing as the NRL, the NZRL and the Auckland RL pretty much pay for the Warriors support systems rather than the Warriors themselves, how do you see the 'Warriors' model working when the equivalent 3 bodies for football have stated they won't be paying a cent?
As far as I can see Nathan and David Dome are still the backroom staff, we have Greenie as the only assistant, we have no new 'football knowledge' board, we have Russell still writing media releases. Last time I checked the skeleton staff were sitting in a closet at Newtown Park.
2, What is actually happening behind the scenes?
As far as I can see Nathan and David Dome are still the backroom staff, we have Greenie as the only assistant, we have no new 'football knowledge' board, we have Russell still writing media releases. Last time I checked the skeleton staff were sitting in a closet at Newtown Park.
Apart from Ricki's extension just what has changed since the day Terry 'left'?
Hard News2011-12-06 14:20:37
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Have you guys pretty much written off attempting to win this season in favour of starting afresh in 2012/13?
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What progress has been made off the pitch in regards to coaching staff, training facilities, creation of board of directors.
I'm not sure how much he can answer on future developments if a board of directors has not officially been created, but would like to here his views on the structure of the club (even planning long term) in regards to academies, youth team, reserve team.
If we are going to have academies at what age are we looking at bringing in youngsters, how do they fit in with the rest of the football landscape (school, capital football, NZF).
Youth team/reserve team, are they going to be able to incorporate the team into a competitive league? How does it fit with the first team?
I'm not sure how much he can answer on future developments if a board of directors has not officially been created, but would like to here his views on the structure of the club (even planning long term) in regards to academies, youth team, reserve team.
If we are going to have academies at what age are we looking at bringing in youngsters, how do they fit in with the rest of the football landscape (school, capital football, NZF).
Youth team/reserve team, are they going to be able to incorporate the team into a competitive league? How does it fit with the first team?
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The medium / long term objective of building a sustainable club including off field infrastructure and a development framework integrated with NZ football have been well articulated.
In the shorter term what are the initiatives underway or planned that will improve performance on the park and results this season and next ?
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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1. Are you concerned that crowds might drop off this season as a result of the current softly-softly approach on player recruitment impacting short term results?
2. Has the issue of AFC non-eligability been raised since you took over, and are you talking to NZF about all the issues around whether NZ should stay in the OFC or move to AFC, and would you like to see the Nix playing in Asia one day (is there business benefit to any of the consortium if they do)?
3. Can we expect new arrivals in the January transfer window, especially a striker?
4. We hear stories of lots of unemployed footballers in the Netherlands or from Spanish second division. How hard is it to scout those leagues and do you see those as a good source of future recruitment or is home grown more important or a combination of both?
5. Any specifics on a youth/reserve team and what competition will they play in, or friendlies with NZ Premiership teams like last time?
2. Has the issue of AFC non-eligability been raised since you took over, and are you talking to NZF about all the issues around whether NZ should stay in the OFC or move to AFC, and would you like to see the Nix playing in Asia one day (is there business benefit to any of the consortium if they do)?
3. Can we expect new arrivals in the January transfer window, especially a striker?
4. We hear stories of lots of unemployed footballers in the Netherlands or from Spanish second division. How hard is it to scout those leagues and do you see those as a good source of future recruitment or is home grown more important or a combination of both?
5. Any specifics on a youth/reserve team and what competition will they play in, or friendlies with NZ Premiership teams like last time?
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1. Are you concerned that crowds might drop off this season as a result of the current softly-softly approach on player recruitment impacting short term results?
2. Has the issue of AFC non-eligability been raised since you took over, and are you talking to NZF about all the issues around whether NZ should stay in the OFC or move to AFC, and would you like to see the Nix playing in Asia one day (is there business benefit to any of the consortium if they do)?
3. Can we expect new arrivals in the January transfer window, especially a striker?
4. We hear stories of lots of unemployed footballers in the Netherlands or from Spanish second division. How hard is it to scout those leagues and do you see those as a good source of future recruitment or is home grown more important or a combination of both?
5. Any specifics on a youth/reserve team and what competition will they play in, or friendlies with NZ Premiership teams like last time?
2. Has the issue of AFC non-eligability been raised since you took over, and are you talking to NZF about all the issues around whether NZ should stay in the OFC or move to AFC, and would you like to see the Nix playing in Asia one day (is there business benefit to any of the consortium if they do)?
3. Can we expect new arrivals in the January transfer window, especially a striker?
4. We hear stories of lots of unemployed footballers in the Netherlands or from Spanish second division. How hard is it to scout those leagues and do you see those as a good source of future recruitment or is home grown more important or a combination of both?
5. Any specifics on a youth/reserve team and what competition will they play in, or friendlies with NZ Premiership teams like last time?
I dont think Morgan's forte is scouting in foreign leagues
Founder
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Should I have my Gareth Morgan kiwisaver account in a conservative, balanced or growth fund?
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Can you convince Ryan Nelsen to sign with the Nix? (serious). Thanks
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Did you get your shirt off for the sydney game?
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The Welnix consortium has a desire to retain the club in Wellington. Currently the club takes one home game per season to another NZ city.
Junior822011-12-06 15:39:29
Given that these away home games generate a lot of crowd numbers and presumably revenue for the club and that Wgtn home crowds are static or falling, will you give members any assurance that the club's policy will be to keep all bar one home game per season at the RoF?
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Do you put down your prawn sandwich and stand up for �Stand Up for the Phoenix�? And do you know it is actually meant to be to the �Go West� tune?
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Are you right wing or left wing?
Supplementary - how about right full back (to free up Manny)?
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Can you talk to some Akld counterparts to get an A-League club up and running there? Would love to have a good NZ derby and hear the heads exploding all the way from Kiwitea St.
Junior822011-12-06 15:48:22
Si / No?
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The Welnix consortium has a desire to retain the club in Wellington. Currently the club takes one home game per season to another NZ city.
Given that these away home games generate a lot of crowd numbers and presumably revenue for the club and that Wgtn home crowds are static or falling, will you give members any assurance that the club's policy will be to keep all bar one home game per season at the RoF?
Given that these away home games generate a lot of crowd numbers and presumably revenue for the club and that Wgtn home crowds are static or falling, will you give members any assurance that the club's policy will be to keep all bar one home game per season at the RoF?
In the live chat on Stuff, Rob Morrison said this
"To be clear, over the next two years, we will not play more than one regular season game per season as a "home game" away from Wellington. We understand that the Hyundai A-League plan to expand the league giving us more games per season and if that happens that will give us the flexibility to look at playing more home games away."
http://yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15986&PID=688965#688965
Not sure if he could comment, but are we in talks with Ifill about extending his contract,
Ryan's Rovers2011-12-06 15:57:47
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What do you see as the biggest challenge now that you are 3 months into being an owner
Do you read the YF forums
What new advertising and marketing ideas has the Nine come up with
Are we likely to see games against overseas sides here next year
Do you read the YF forums
What new advertising and marketing ideas has the Nine come up with
Are we likely to see games against overseas sides here next year
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Who do you think is the forum member who best combines a sharp intellect with a wicked sense of humour and an eclectic, edgy taste in music?
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When are you signing Bobo Balde?
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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How are you going to convince the other 8 franchises and NZF to relax their rules for inclusion in the Permiership of a development team?
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Did you win the consortium movember?
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Who do you think is the forum member who best combines a sharp intellect with a wicked sense of humour and an eclectic, edgy taste in music?
Well, I don't like to brag. Oh, sorry, you were asking GM. Never mind.
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This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
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Who do you think is the forum member who best combines a sharp intellect with a wicked sense of humour and an eclectic, edgy taste in music?
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Do you believe a huge marquee for 2012/13 wud have ticket sellers as busy as an ice cream vendor in the Sahara?
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Any chance of signing Duncan Oughton?
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Have you noticed its December now....not Movember!!! And everyone else has shaved theirs off!!
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Are you 100% happy that next year the Nix coach will be away coaching the AW,s and the Olympic team and do you think this will have any negative impact on next seasons recruitment and preseason?
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After aucklands great crowd are you going to guarantee a game for us every year?
Auckland will rise once more
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After dropping the prices of tickets for the Auckland game to levels not seen in Wellington, are you going to do similar promotions to get the home crowds back (not just free kids all the time)?
Will you have a dedicated marketing manager, that isn't someone phoning ZM to get the Black Thunders driving around the city?
Will you expand your marketing to include more promotions to get the local football clubs members to attend games?
Will WelNix look to bring a few more showcase games against international sides, like the game with L.A. Galaxy?
When are you getting more assistant coaching staff to help Ricki?
Will the club consider a similar move to Brisbane, and look at a more substantial change to the playing squad for future seasons?Ard Righ2011-12-06 19:03:39
Will you have a dedicated marketing manager, that isn't someone phoning ZM to get the Black Thunders driving around the city?
Will you expand your marketing to include more promotions to get the local football clubs members to attend games?
Will WelNix look to bring a few more showcase games against international sides, like the game with L.A. Galaxy?
When are you getting more assistant coaching staff to help Ricki?
Will the club consider a similar move to Brisbane, and look at a more substantial change to the playing squad for future seasons?Ard Righ2011-12-06 19:03:39
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What can we expect in the way of recruitment of players, background staff and progress in general facilities and advertising in the the short term? i.e before the end of this season and the start of the next.
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After dropping the prices of tickets for the Auckland game to levels not seen in Wellington, are you going to do similar promotions to get the home crowds back (not just free kids all the time)?
Will you have a dedicated marketing manager, that isn't someone phoning ZM to get the Black Thunders driving around the city?
Will you expand your marketing to include more promotions to get the local football clubs members to attend games?
Will WelNix look to bring a few more showcase games against international sides, like the game with L.A. Galaxy?
When are you getting more assistant coaching staff to help Ricki?
Will the club consider a similar move to Brisbane, and look at a more substantial change to the playing squad for future seasons?
Will you have a dedicated marketing manager, that isn't someone phoning ZM to get the Black Thunders driving around the city?
Will you expand your marketing to include more promotions to get the local football clubs members to attend games?
Will WelNix look to bring a few more showcase games against international sides, like the game with L.A. Galaxy?
When are you getting more assistant coaching staff to help Ricki?
Will the club consider a similar move to Brisbane, and look at a more substantial change to the playing squad for future seasons?
Auckland will rise once more
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Morph Suits...WHY?
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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Pre-teen cheerleaders - especially for evening games. Why not?
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What posi did you play (right wing?)
Auckland will rise once more
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The Welnix consortium has a desire to retain the club in Wellington. Currently the club takes one home game per season to another NZ city.
Given that these away home games generate a lot of crowd numbers and presumably revenue for the club and that Wgtn home crowds are static or falling, will you give members any assurance that the club's policy will be to keep all bar one home game per season at the RoF?
Given that these away home games generate a lot of crowd numbers and presumably revenue for the club and that Wgtn home crowds are static or falling, will you give members any assurance that the club's policy will be to keep all bar one home game per season at the RoF?
In the live chat on Stuff, Rob Morrison said this
"To be clear, over the next two years, we will not play more than one regular season game per season as a "home game" away from Wellington. We understand that the Hyundai A-League plan to expand the league giving us more games per season and if that happens that will give us the flexibility to look at playing more home games away."
http://yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15986&PID=688965#688965
Not sure if he could comment, but are we in talks with Ifill about extending his contract,
Thanks for the reminder. However that was made at the beginning of the season and we are well into it now with very poor crowds. It would be nice to have this re-stated to proivde comfort (of course the follow on from this is how do we get better Wgtn crowds?).
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