Shahanga Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Oh God, not Tasmania, Gold Coast and Geelong again? How many times do we have to go through this nonsense?Geelong already has a team, which is what strider is referring to.The Gold Coast is a graveyard for professional sporting teams. Mark my words, the AFL will lose their shirt on that one, as the Suns will never be financially viable.I agree with you on Tassie jw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Geelong already has a team, which is what strider is referring to.The Gold Coast is a graveyard for professional sporting teams. Mark my words, the AFL will lose their shirt on that one, as the Suns will never be financially viable.I agree with you on Tassie jw. I certainly agree with regards to the AFL losing their shirt on the GCS and the GWS. Two years ago The Age claimed that they had spent $100M already on these two clubs, the budget for supporting Tassie AFL has dropped down to $3M this year and they are losing traction in Tasmania. Unless you are into surfing, beach sports or golf the Gold Coast is a professional sporting graveyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Copa90's video on the #SaveTheNix campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 The Nixs season has gone to hell in a hand basket after their licence application was rejected. FFA either need to keep them in or kick them out. All they are doing now is creating a easy beat club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 22 minutes ago, Shahanga said: The Nixs season has gone to hell in a hand basket after their licence application was rejected. FFA either need to keep them in or kick them out. All they are doing now is creating a easy beat club. They are certainly in a bad patch of form, and the lack of certainty over their license is probably taking its toll. Krishna being out doesn't help their cause either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 29 minutes ago, Shahanga said: The Nixs season has gone to hell in a hand basket after their licence application was rejected. FFA either need to keep them in or kick them out. All they are doing now is creating a easy beat club. IMO a disgraceful act by FFA to do that to a club in mid-season. Obviously it was going to have a negative effect on everyone connected with the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: They are certainly in a bad patch of form, and the lack of certainty over their license is probably taking its toll. Krishna being out doesn't help their cause either. Part of the story is that because of the licence issue they are CBF about bringing anyone in. Last year their strike force included Burns, Brockie, Boyd & Krishna.very impressive. The only one left is Krishna and he's injured. Edited January 31, 2016 by Shahanga Fixing auto stuff up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 22 hours ago, jw1739 said: IMO a disgraceful act by FFA to do that to a club in mid-season. Obviously it was going to have a negative effect on everyone connected with the club. As opposed to leaving them in the dark and in a state of uncertainty for the entire season? The only real error here was playing it out in the media, although tbh, even f theyd tried to conceal it the journo's would get their hands on it at some point. FWIW I sincerely hope the Nix stay around; a strong Nix is great for the comp. NZ Football need to get their shit together and start putting in as well however, they cant just expect a free ride from FFA for what is, and what will be their only realistic chance of professional football in NZ for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 29 minutes ago, bt50 said: As opposed to leaving them in the dark and in a state of uncertainty for the entire season? The only real error here was playing it out in the media, although tbh, even f theyd tried to conceal it the journo's would get their hands on it at some point. FWIW I sincerely hope the Nix stay around; a strong Nix is great for the comp. NZ Football need to get their shit together and start putting in as well however, they cant just expect a free ride from FFA for what is, and what will be their only realistic chance of professional football in NZ for the foreseeable future. But that's exactly what FFA have done isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I mean resolving it mid season is better than at seasons end because it enables the club more time to prepare for next season. Tbf they prob wanted it resolved by the end of last season but clearly the two parties weren't in agreeance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Has a licence extension actually been announced by FFA? I've seen it reported in the media but can't find an FFA announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 23 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Has a licence extension actually been announced by FFA? I've seen it reported in the media but can't find an FFA announcement. Nope. Been reported as close, but still nothing official. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 They just signed Alex Jones from Birmingham on loan until the end of the season. Hopefully he can bag a few goals and keep them in contention. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-transfer-news-wellington-phoenix-sign-striker-alex-jones-on-loan/fqf0eiuso82c1vs6gyh4rfteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Barbarouses has reportedly signed a marquee deal with Wellington next season worth 750k a year http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/02/19/big-money-barbarouses-heading-home-wellington-phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Granted 10-year extension this morning. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-19/wellington-phoenix-survives-after-a-league-licence-extension-gr/7183272 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 On 2/18/2016 at 0:21 AM, Nate said: Barbarouses has reportedly signed a marquee deal with Wellington next season worth 750k a year http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/02/19/big-money-barbarouses-heading-home-wellington-phoenix Yes, this appears to be confirmed today. 3-year contract. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-transfer-news-wellington-phoenix-sign-melbourne-victory-star/101zx43ydg8161je0h0rfm19xr Big loss for Victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Seems they aren't playing around. They want to keep the licence and are putting their money up. Or perhaps the owners always wanted to invest more but didn't have reason to with so much uncertainty. Either way it's good. I'd love for them to unearth some more OFC players as well though even if they're spending more on their team now. Anyway, Barbarouses is a good start. I wonder what Bonevecia is on. Might be on a bit but they haven't made him marquee so they can meet the minimum salary since the rest of their squad seem like they're on not much. If they move him to marquee on a long term deal and then fill up the rest of the squad at least to the minimum salary, they'll be quite competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The Nix just signed another Victree: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/gui-finkler-leaves-aleague-champions-melbourne-victory-to-sign-with-wellington-phoenix/news-story/8a91c49e9f4859c219838338527247aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Wow are the wheels falling off or what. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw10 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 minute ago, kingofhearts said: Wow are the wheels falling off or what. Who wants to work with Muskent, I wouldn't be surprised if FBK goes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Good on the Nix for being proactive, but Finkler isn't worth a pinch of shit as a marquee. Set piece specialist, but rubbish in general play. I probably wouldn't even take him as a visa under the cap tbh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 30 minutes ago, bt50 said: Good on the Nix for being proactive, but Finkler isn't worth a pinch of shit as a marquee. Set piece specialist, but rubbish in general play. I probably wouldn't even take him as a visa under the cap tbh. A rather better signing than Aaron Hughes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 42 minutes ago, jw1739 said: A rather better signing than Aaron Hughes... We aren't throwing marquee money at Hughes though the comparison is redundant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 43 minutes ago, jw1739 said: A rather better signing than Aaron Hughes... True, but Hughes isn't a marquee. Nor was he a 'proven quantity' at the level when we signed him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, bt50 said: True, but Hughes isn't a marquee. Nor was he a 'proven quantity' at the level when we signed him. Anyway, I'm pleased to see the Phoenix building a bit of a squad for next season. TBH I have a soft spot for them - can't be easy for them being so isolated, and FFA treated them poorly this season. I like their name and badge and hope they can be more competitive in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 53 minutes ago, jw1739 said: A rather better signing than Aaron Hughes... If you offered me Hughes under the cap or Finkler as a marquee I know who I' take, and it wouldn't be Finkler. What a waste of a marquee spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: Anyway, I'm pleased to see the Phoenix building a bit of a squad for next season. TBH I have a soft spot for them - can't be easy for them being so isolated, and FFA treated them poorly this season. I like their name and badge and hope they can be more competitive in the future. So di I, I'm a massive Nix fan as far as second teams go. I wish them to be runners up every year from now until the end of time. But signing Finkler as marquee imo, is a bad move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) He is a Wellington Phoenix marquee, Hughes probably earning more lawl. They had no marquees this season, probably just so they could meet the minimum salary. What I don't understand is why they didn't give Bonevacia the money and tie him down long term, better than both Barbarouses and Finkler. Holy shit, just looked up Bonevacia and he is younger than me. Thought he was like 27 or something. He renewed his contract at the start of this season and it ends at the end of next season. I suppose they can put him on good money under the cap when they next renew his contract, but I wouldn't take that chance with a talent like him. Would be a quality marquee for teams that don't have one. Edited March 24, 2016 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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n i k o Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Wellington Phoenix @WgtnPhoenixFC Significant Club announcement to be made tomorrow morning. Stay tuned. #NixAnnouncement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Signed Italian defender Marco Rossi. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-transfer-news-wellington-phoenix-sign-italian-defender-marco-rossi/1br3ycb4e2clf174p3dcrrt8nx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Looks like a good signing. First Italian defender in the A League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: Looks like a good signing. First Italian defender in the A League? La rocca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Merrick...GOOOOOONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 39 minutes ago, Dylan said: Merrick...GOOOOOONE I just saw this. Wowzers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Dylan said: Merrick...GOOOOOONE Brought down PM John Keys with him! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 52 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Brought down PM John Keys with him! Merrick for PM. Cunning move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) On 12/5/2016 at 0:06 PM, Jovan said: Merrick for PM. Cunning move. Key's new coach? Edited December 6, 2016 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 36 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Keys new coach? Win win or lose lose depending on which way you see things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Got to imagine Ramon Tribulietx is an absolute shoe-in for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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