Well think about it, your reasons for laying the blame on the nix is because the nzf didn't do their job when they had a number of days to get it done. You are guessing that the nix weren't putting pressure on them but have absolutely no idea of the truthfulness of that comment. They could have been on the phone every hour as far as we know.
Your supporting evidence is that the nix haven't come out in social media talking shark about nzf which they have no history of doing, ever.
The media have said that the Phoenix are furious but are towing the line publicly.
Where was I putting the blame on the nix? That wasn't my point at all if you read back. My point was we know NZF have shady admin and you need to follow through. I have had to get quick international transfers a few times in the past and I have been calling international FA's as well as NZF until the transfer came through. Hell they could have even called the FIFA TMS line ie don't get to Wed and go oh well we did all we can - because if they had then we wouldn't be where we are. You even said it yourself. Stop being so naive. Submitting the transfer the time they did was possibly going to be problematic - but not impossible with suitable diligence. The fact it didn't happen is proof because at the end of the day it is their responsibility - a part of which NZF have a responsibility. Whilst Nix Ops are currently hating on NZF even more, they will also be kicking themselves - and if they aren't they then need to be. Every football administrator who deals with NZF has said the same thing (of which you are clearly not one). And it's toe the line not tow.