Can't wait for this game against the Reds, another true test of our work-in-progress.
Can we keep up the momentum? Will Kurto save a certain goal? Will Burns score a goal? Will Rudan pace up and down the sideline? Will Singh get a yellow card for looking harshly at an opposing player?
after watching them last night, I would expect us to win by two or three.
I think this will be a hard game to win, Adelaide are a hit and miss but at home should be up another level.
They were crap last night against an even crappier team
Is there a pre-match pub that Nix fans congregate? First visit to Adelaide,. A bit excited.
I guess the lineup remains reasonably the same, which is nice.
Only question I can see is again whether Kopczyński starts or not.
Is there a pre-match pub that Nix fans congregate? First visit to Adelaide,. A bit excited.
I've heard the joiners arms hotel but I don't think that's confirmed
They were crap last night against an even crappier team
Anyone got a suggestion re: pub in Kapiti (Raumati/Paraparaumu) that will show the game?
Very amped already for this one.
In two minds re: Kopa starting. Feels like a game that we might want some tactical flexibility on bench, both opposition and conditions wise - Kopa maybe offers more of that than Doyle? But, a fully fit Kopa is a step up in class, though I've been impressed by how Doyle's been operating too. And, this is the thing now in recent weeks - Rudan seems to be creating a true squad here now, where every individual is apparently made better by those around them.
It's bloody exciting.
Definitely a good moment to be a Nix fan. Just hope the welly public get behind them in the next game!
Will be on my way back to NZ during this game so gonna miss it annoyingly. Can't see a reason to change things up, Doyle is playing well and Kopa will need to fight his way back. I'm sure we'll need to mix it up in the next few weeks anyway.
Hoping for another solid performance from the boys, will definitely need to produce something a bit special as we've got a terrible record at Coopers. Last time we beat them there from memory was when Tyler Boyd was knocking about and we won 3-1. Will be very happy with a score like that come F/T on Saturday.
Sweltering temperatures around Adelaide until the weekend too. High 30's, early 40's until Saturday, when it's supposed to drop back to a comparatively cool 25°C.
COYN!
Adelaide have been the worst match up for us over recent years, haven't beaten them once in the last 9 matches.
Had a dream that both Singh and Fenton scored in the first two minutes... Then they both had to come off with heat stroke
Anyone got a suggestion re: pub in Kapiti (Raumati/Paraparaumu) that will show the game?
Very amped already for this one.
In two minds re: Kopa starting. Feels like a game that we might want some tactical flexibility on bench, both opposition and conditions wise - Kopa maybe offers more of that than Doyle? But, a fully fit Kopa is a step up in class, though I've been impressed by how Doyle's been operating too. And, this is the thing now in recent weeks - Rudan seems to be creating a true squad here now, where every individual is apparently made better by those around them.
It's bloody exciting.
The Jolly, Pinetree Arms and Black Stag are the more likely ones in that order. Suggest u give the first two a call.
Had a dream that both Singh and Fenton scored in the first two minutes... Then they both had to come off with heat stroke
Chance that Goodwin will get called up to the Australia team as they need to bring in another injury replacement. That'd be nice!
Suggested on twitter earlier that Ginnou in for Boyle. So Goodwin still home?
Just a mere 39 degrees in Adelaide at 5pm (ko time) today.
Thankfully forecast is for low 20s on Saturday. COYN
Had a dream that both Singh and Fenton scored in the first two minutes... Then they both had to come off with heat stroke
Referee: Stephen Lucas
Assistant Referee 1: Paul Cetrangolo
Assistant Referee 2: Daniel Ilievski
Fourth Official: Daniel Elder
VAR: Craig Zetter
Adelaide United squad: 1.Daniel MARGUŠ (gk), 2.Michael MARRONE, 3.Scott GALLOWAY, 4.Ryan STRAIN, 5.Taylor REGAN, 6.Vince LIA, 7.Ryan KITTO, 8.Isaías SÁNCHEZ (c), 10.Ken ILSØ, 11.Craig GOODWIN, 14.George BLACKWOOD, 16.Nathan KONSTANDOPOULOS, 17.Nikola MILEUSNIĆ, 20.Paul IZZO (gk), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN, 23.Jordan ELSEY, 26.Ben HALLORAN, 27.Louis D’ARRIGO. **two to be omitted**
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Filip KURTO, 4.Mandi SOSA, 5.Ryan LOWRY, 6.Dylan FOX, 8.Mitch NICHOLS, 9.Nathan BURNS, 11.David WILLIAMS, 13.Liberato CACACE, 14.Alex RUFER, 15.Michal KOPZCYNSKI, 16.Louis FENTON, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 19.Tom DOYLE, 20.Oliver SAIL (gk), 21.Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE (c), 23.Max BURGESS, 27.Steven TAYLOR **two to be omitted**
No Cillian Sheridan in the official Phoenix squad for Saturday’s clash with Adelaide, but Mark Rudan confirmed he’d be on the plane. May just need final clearance. Could yet feature. @ALeague
— Jason Pine (@pineyzb) January 3, 2019
Relying on NZF to process the transfer?
Is there a pre-match pub that Nix fans congregate? First visit to Adelaide,. A bit excited.
I've heard the joiners arms hotel but I don't think that's confirmed
Relying on NZF to process the transfer?
Might be ready in time for the play-offs.
That's why they did it on the first day of the transfer window, give NZF a whole month to process it.
Anyone got a suggestion re: pub in Kapiti (Raumati/Paraparaumu) that will show the game?
Very amped already for this one.
In two minds re: Kopa starting. Feels like a game that we might want some tactical flexibility on bench, both opposition and conditions wise - Kopa maybe offers more of that than Doyle? But, a fully fit Kopa is a step up in class, though I've been impressed by how Doyle's been operating too. And, this is the thing now in recent weeks - Rudan seems to be creating a true squad here now, where every individual is apparently made better by those around them.
It's bloody exciting.
The Jolly, Pinetree Arms and Black Stag are the more likely ones in that order. Suggest u give the first two a call.
Cheers. Pinetree Arms seems like the place. Staff at other two suggested that regular patrons might make a fuss if football was shown on TV, one even suggested they might riot. Shark, sometimes I reckon NZ still has a way to go...
Got my Siggy Stardust shirt on. Ready!
An unseasonably cool 18 degrees here in Adelaide right now - getting up to a very mild 21 at match time. Perfect Nix weather. COYN
An unseasonably cool 18 degrees here in Adelaide right now - getting up to a very mild 21 at match time. Perfect Nix weather. COYN
Weather gods have certainly played their part.
Mate visiting Melbourne says it was a horrible 42 degrees there yesterday, and he spent the whole day indoors around aircon. Today in Victoria the forecast is a pleasant 24 Celsius !
Getting excited boys, first time watching the boys this season. Go you good thing, COYN.
Anyone got a suggestion re: pub in Kapiti (Raumati/Paraparaumu) that will show the game?
Very amped already for this one.
In two minds re: Kopa starting. Feels like a game that we might want some tactical flexibility on bench, both opposition and conditions wise - Kopa maybe offers more of that than Doyle? But, a fully fit Kopa is a step up in class, though I've been impressed by how Doyle's been operating too. And, this is the thing now in recent weeks - Rudan seems to be creating a true squad here now, where every individual is apparently made better by those around them.
It's bloody exciting.
The Jolly, Pinetree Arms and Black Stag are the more likely ones in that order. Suggest u give the first two a call.
Cheers. Pinetree Arms seems like the place. Staff at other two suggested that regular patrons might make a fuss if football was shown on TV, one even suggested they might riot. Shark, sometimes I reckon NZ still has a way to go...
Lol..they might want to watch cricket instead. I will be channel surfing. COYN.
Far to quiet in here.
COYN!!!!
Unchanged line up, no Sheridan on the bench (sack NZF!)
Williams-Singh-Burns to score for us, in that exact order. Fire up!
Rang up a few pubs in Miramar and Kilbirnie to see of they're playing the game, unfortunately everyone seems to be watching cricket for some strange reason. Looks like some tactical googling for me then
Fenton-Williams-Singh-Burns to score for us, in that exact order. Fire up!
fixed! COYN
Fire the fudge up. LETS GO BOYS!!!!
Here we go here we go
Why am I nervous?
