Pre - Season

[GARNETT]

Some f ucking away day if true. - view external link

[OZHAMMER]

you've made my day alf (even more so than today's result)!

i hope it eventuates - i'll be there

[herbiehammer]

As long as its not Aussie rules

[GARNETT]

NZ is not exactly on your doorstop, not sure of the distance mind.

Must admit the travelling side of it just before a new season could be a problem, or could it ?

Educate me,
Morning OZ.

[herbiehammer]

NZ is not exactly on your doorstop, not sure of the distance mind.

Must admit the travelling side of it just before a new season could be a problem, or could it ?

Educate me,
Morning OZ.

From Sydney to Auckland is about 1338.23 miles
Im not sure how far away Auckland is from Sydney though

[dagenhamJohn]

usually go to most pre seasons but this could be a bridge too far for me

[OZHAMMER]

evening alf.

flights from sydney to auckland are about 3.5 hours, which isn't too bad.

many english teams are starting to see a benefit in pre-season friendlies (or tournaments) in australasia, particularly for non-marquee clubs looking to enhance their brand.

liverpool were here last pre-season, and played in front of a packed mcg (i think) in melbourne, with close to 100,000 fans. apparently they could have sold that game out another two or three times, such was the demand, or played sold out games in sydney (80,000), and brisbane (50,000).

man u have done the same on a couple of occasions.

a couple of years ago, sydney fc hosted a four way tournament, including blackburn, rangers, and aek athens. crowds were lower than expected, due to midweek games and some atrocious weather, but did receive a fair bit of media coverage.

i am not convinced that two games against the phoenix are going to be a huge draw card for either set of fans, and would suggest that a tournament similar to

[dagenhamJohn]

this has absolutely nothing to do with our very own Mr Reid perchance!

bit of a coincidence though

looks like he won't sign for Le Arse afterall!