Team Wellington... no longer an association with Ole. Chur

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Smithy
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alireggae wrote:
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I don't know anyone playing. It's not a team that I feel any affinity with really. 



Wow!!!!!! If you didn't take an interest in the Phoenix would you know any of the players? Do you require the TW squad to be made up of your personal mates to follow them? Really???!!!

 


Trolololol.


But...you sort of have a point, which is why I feel like I should go this weekend.


I think the thing is I don't really feel any passion for Team Wellington as a brand/thing. When I had mates playing that bridged the gap. But now, with nobody I really know involved, and TW really just a Miramar project (not knocking Miramar btw) I just am not really connected to it.



March 06, 2014 13:34 · Edited March 06, 2014 13:34
Hard News
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That was too easy Smithy.

March 06, 2014 13:35
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Hard News wrote:

That was too easy Smithy.

 

I know. Sorry.
March 06, 2014 14:12
Blew.2
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Just for the people who don't know any one who has been involved or is involved in TW
March 06, 2014 16:14
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Smithy wrote:
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One of the main reasons I gave up going to ASB Premiership games.

I am sorry you dislike the BBQ - see you Sunday in the hamburger Q at Westpac.  

After you buy your program. 

 


The BBQ is the best bit about TeeDub this year!


Nightz the reason you gave up going to TW is serial laziness. Same as me. 


1pm pretty good for me I think so I'm going to try to get to this one.


Nothing to do with laziness Smithy.
More to do with playing a summer sport and not being able to attend at the time they prefer to play their games now days (as I've stated many times before). 4pm may have been do-able but 1pm counts me out.
March 06, 2014 19:45
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One of the main reasons I gave up going to ASB Premiership games.
I'm actually interested to know what makes you happy. I have a deep seated suspicion you would not be happy winning the lottery.

You learning to comprehend what you are reading would make me happy JV. 
Never going to happen I guess.
March 06, 2014 19:49
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March 06, 2014 22:46
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alireggae wrote:
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Christ, I can't believe anyone remotely interested in Wellington football isn't going to be at the game. It's the biggest TW game in Wellington for a decade! Get off your arses, no excuses. It's only 90 minutes out of your life and TW need you. You might even enjoy it.


Well said. For the sake of NZ football go to this game Wellingtonians. 

Crikey, it's a bit of an indictment of Wellingtonian apathy when it's a couple of ardent Auckland City supporters urging the capital city's so-called football fans to turn up to watch their national league franchise's biggest home game in a decade. The team is called TEAM WELLINGTON for heaven's sake, it doesn't have to be a perfect day, your mates playing, nothing on TV to watch, the lawns mowed, absolutely nothing else to do before you even think about going. We're only asking a few hundred locals who enjoy watching a game of football to turn up and make a bit of noise for their home city's team. I can't believe it is like pulling teeth! 

March 07, 2014 11:41
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Who are you to tell us what we should be passionate about. As smithy said, I can't get passionate about what is effectively a Miramar side, no matter what they call themselves. 

I will turn up to support if I can manage it before work. But I don't particularly care about the result. 

March 07, 2014 12:23
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Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Christ, I can't believe anyone remotely interested in Wellington football isn't going to be at the game. It's the biggest TW game in Wellington for a decade! Get off your arses, no excuses. It's only 90 minutes out of your life and TW need you. You might even enjoy it.


Well said. For the sake of NZ football go to this game Wellingtonians. 

Crikey, it's a bit of an indictment of Wellingtonian apathy when it's a couple of ardent Auckland City supporters urging the capital city's so-called football fans to turn up to watch their national league franchise's biggest home game in a decade. The team is called TEAM WELLINGTON for heaven's sake, it doesn't have to be a perfect day, your mates playing, nothing on TV to watch, the lawns mowed, absolutely nothing else to do before you even think about going. We're only asking a few hundred locals who enjoy watching a game of football to turn up and make a bit of noise for their home city's team. I can't believe it is like pulling teeth! 


Kind of like how I can't believe you have to post on the website of a team you don't support just to get some visibility for your views. I guess we all have to make compromises.

March 07, 2014 12:37
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What , no comprehensive cost v savings flow chart ?

Not even a small current analysis of benefits ?

Termie , you ( as always )  disappoint ...

March 07, 2014 13:01
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BTW , come on HBU , at least they have fans ....

March 07, 2014 13:02 · Edited March 07, 2014 13:03
terminator_x
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FU BLU wrote:

What , no comprehensive cost v savings flow chart ?

Not even a small current analysis of benefits ?

Termie , you ( as always )  disappoint ...


Difficult to demonstrate cost vs benefit using a flow chart.
Flow chart better suited to illustrating a process or algorithm.
March 07, 2014 13:06
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FU BLU wrote:

BTW , come on HBU , at least they have fans ....

TW have got fans but not many reside here.
March 07, 2014 13:08
alireggae
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Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Christ, I can't believe anyone remotely interested in Wellington football isn't going to be at the game. It's the biggest TW game in Wellington for a decade! Get off your arses, no excuses. It's only 90 minutes out of your life and TW need you. You might even enjoy it.


Well said. For the sake of NZ football go to this game Wellingtonians. 

Crikey, it's a bit of an indictment of Wellingtonian apathy when it's a couple of ardent Auckland City supporters urging the capital city's so-called football fans to turn up to watch their national league franchise's biggest home game in a decade. The team is called TEAM WELLINGTON for heaven's sake, it doesn't have to be a perfect day, your mates playing, nothing on TV to watch, the lawns mowed, absolutely nothing else to do before you even think about going. We're only asking a few hundred locals who enjoy watching a game of football to turn up and make a bit of noise for their home city's team. I can't believe it is like pulling teeth! 


Situation: A Parallel Universe Sarf Lahndon

Baz: "So Dave are you going to the Chelsea game this weekend? You know, first chance to get to the Champions League for years."

Dave: "Nah mate, Rick from round the corner isn't in the team this year"

Baz: "Fair enough, I see they gave his spot to Jose Bambino"

Dave: "Yeah mate and he's not my friend"

Baz: "Right, well let's go to a Barcelona game instead - they're playing a 'home' Bundesliga game in Lichtenstein tonight."

Dave: "Spot on mate - they're my team"
March 07, 2014 13:19
Jeff Vader
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Lads you just got burnt by Tegal and Termy. Own it and move on.

March 07, 2014 13:37
reg22
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i also have little interest in this team.  to me they are of no more interest than any other asb prem team.  i'll let the marketeers work out why, but to me they are a 'null' identity - i'd be more inclined to watch miramar

March 07, 2014 13:45 · Edited March 07, 2014 13:47
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Bluemagic wrote:
alireggae wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Christ, I can't believe anyone remotely interested in Wellington football isn't going to be at the game. It's the biggest TW game in Wellington for a decade! Get off your arses, no excuses. It's only 90 minutes out of your life and TW need you. You might even enjoy it.


Well said. For the sake of NZ football go to this game Wellingtonians. 

Crikey, it's a bit of an indictment of Wellingtonian apathy when it's a couple of ardent Auckland City supporters urging the capital city's so-called football fans to turn up to watch their national league franchise's biggest home game in a decade. The team is called TEAM WELLINGTON for heaven's sake, it doesn't have to be a perfect day, your mates playing, nothing on TV to watch, the lawns mowed, absolutely nothing else to do before you even think about going. We're only asking a few hundred locals who enjoy watching a game of football to turn up and make a bit of noise for their home city's team. I can't believe it is like pulling teeth! 

So in the city that is four times the size of Wellington, a semi final containing two local teams only drew 484 last week.

Think people just need to realise that the majority of people have other things that they prioritise. just a fact of life.

March 07, 2014 14:20
Jerzy Merino
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Bluemagic prioritises ASB football. So I suppose he's an ASB tragic.

March 07, 2014 14:31
Bluemagic
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Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

March 07, 2014 14:33
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Really?  484?

Ouch.

March 07, 2014 14:35
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Yep ...

March 07, 2014 14:36
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Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

By the same token, why did those 1500 odd not go to FT that would go to Kiwitea? Its across town.

The unfortunate thing is that as much as your crusade is admirable, people don't care about the ASBP anymore because NZF run it like a mickey mouse pub football Sunday league. A classic example is the KO changes for this weekend. Do they really not have anyone that can see beyond the Sunday at the end of that week?
March 07, 2014 14:41
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It is in fact 3ks less from Kiwitea to Fred Taylor than from mine to Miramar, yet 484.

March 07, 2014 14:44
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Bluemagic wrote:


One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

17 minute drive from Kiwitea St according to google. 17 minute drive from Miramar Park would probably get to the CBD.

March 07, 2014 14:44
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Jeff Vader wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

By the same token, why did those 1500 odd not go to FT that would go to Kiwitea? Its across town.

The unfortunate thing is that as much as your crusade is admirable, people don't care about the ASBP anymore because NZF run it like a mickey mouse pub football Sunday league. A classic example is the KO changes for this weekend. Do they really not have anyone that can see beyond the Sunday at the end of that week?


i agree
i want this league to be awesome, but despite being the closest it's been in years, interest seems to be as low as ever
and it has everything to do with how poorly it is run
March 07, 2014 14:46
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Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

Better get rid of Southern United too. Where should we relocate them to? West coast? Northland?

March 07, 2014 14:47
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The main reason why I care about the result this weekend is so that we get a chance to beat ACFC in the final. 

I think my hatred of ACFC is stronger than my love for TW. Hmmm.

March 07, 2014 14:59
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ACFC? Or ACFC fans?

March 07, 2014 15:01
Smithy
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Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

 

I'd be okay with that.

As for your second para, you're contradicting yourself (again). 
March 07, 2014 15:06
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Jeff Vader wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

By the same token, why did those 1500 odd not go to FT that would go to Kiwitea? Its across town.

The unfortunate thing is that as much as your crusade is admirable, people don't care about the ASBP anymore because NZF run it like a mickey mouse pub football Sunday league. A classic example is the KO changes for this weekend. Do they really not have anyone that can see beyond the Sunday at the end of that week?


Im forced to agree , we'd  do better to let an infinite number of chimps try to figure it out ....
March 07, 2014 15:10
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2ndBest wrote:

ACFC? Or ACFC fans?



Either's good wi me...
March 07, 2014 15:11
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FU BLU wrote:
Jeff Vader wrote:
Bluemagic wrote:

Fair enough. So few care apparently about TW now lets drop the franchise and give it to another regional side like HBU which does have a decent following. Maybe Nelson for example. I'm only trying to drum up interest in a big ASBP game but few seem interested in Wellington. 

One of the big reasons a lot of people didn't go out to Fred Taylor Paddock is it's an open field in the middle of nowhere. Expect many more at Kiwitea Street this weekend to soak up the great atmosphere.

By the same token, why did those 1500 odd not go to FT that would go to Kiwitea? Its across town.

The unfortunate thing is that as much as your crusade is admirable, people don't care about the ASBP anymore because NZF run it like a mickey mouse pub football Sunday league. A classic example is the KO changes for this weekend. Do they really not have anyone that can see beyond the Sunday at the end of that week?


Im forced to agree , we'd  do better to let an infinite number of chimps try to figure it out ....
 

I think this is something we pretty much all agree on. The competition has not been given much by NZF.

We'd be better than we are now with just a handful of chimps.
March 07, 2014 15:12
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And a high performance director baboon ....

March 07, 2014 15:20
alireggae
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patrick478 wrote:

The main reason why I care about the result this weekend is so that we get a chance to beat ACFC in the final. 

I think my hatred of ACFC is stronger than my love for TW. Hmmm.


Equivalent to your hatred of RBB? Same response from ACFC fans and RBB... Nobody cares.
March 07, 2014 15:22
Blew.2
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Page Break - so you Lads can come up for AIR.

March 07, 2014 15:32
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safe to assume our season passes don't work this weekend?

March 07, 2014 15:41
Hard News
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That was posted earlier I think.

March 07, 2014 15:53
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Blew.2 wrote:

 

Page Break - so you Lads can come up for AIR.

if renegades are gonna lob grenades...
March 07, 2014 16:00
alireggae
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It's my birthday - licence to chuck grenades. 


Phoenix fans - yer all....

March 07, 2014 16:09
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