I don't blame him for clearing off to New Zealand. Swerved this place!
He might not even see the shores of NZ. Wellington Phoenix are due to Covid based in Wollongong (south of Sydney) and unless a trans-Tasman bubble opens up, they’ll play all their games in Australia this season (and he’s only signed for one year).
Jealous of him. Would disappear to NZ with the family in a shot for a couple of years if I could.
Why just a couple of years?
Until Covid is a distant memory; then I would likely move back here again. NZ is a wonderful country I once thought of moving to permanently but is so very remote from the rest of the world.
I went to New Zealand late 2019, great place and great people but just too far from my life here and too remote imo. Great place to visit and gorgeous countryside. Wellington is windy and rarely pops over 22 degrees c in the summer. Pretty place but if I was to live anywhere in New Zealand it would be Auckland - only place that felt like a proper city - and it’s warm
Out of interest how long did you spend in NZ @kentaddick?
literally only a week and a half i think, flew into auckland before xmas and went down via rotorua to wellington for xmas day with friends and then went to sydney for new years eve. Only 12 months ago... seems like a lifetime ago now!
Jealous of him. Would disappear to NZ with the family in a shot for a couple of years if I could.
Why just a couple of years?
Until Covid is a distant memory; then I would likely move back here again. NZ is a wonderful country I once thought of moving to permanently but is so very remote from the rest of the world.
I went to New Zealand late 2019, great place and great people but just too far from my life here and too remote imo. Great place to visit and gorgeous countryside. Wellington is windy and rarely pops over 22 degrees c in the summer. Pretty place but if I was to live anywhere in New Zealand it would be Auckland - only place that felt like a proper city - and it’s warm
I spent 9 months over there in 1999/2000; saw in the Millennium on Gisbourne beach with a few thousand others.
As I mentioned above, I seriously considered moving there and a mate from my school has done so.
I spent most of my time in Chirstchurch and the South Island which is stunning and hope one day to take my family there for a long (3-4 week) holiday to show them around. One of the few times in my life of feeling homesick was when I left which was kinda odd given it is not home!
I've done two trips to New Zealand where I've gone for about 3-weeks, first year travelled the North and South Island, following year went back and did a South Island road trip
Both times in winter (outside of the Football season) but will go again one day in their summer even if I have to miss a bit of Football
Surprisingly loved Wellington which I didnt expect before going there, only the South Island beat that which is effectively a playground of scenery and fun roads
Auckland felt a typical generic City for me that you find anywhere in the world
He came off at half-time in last nights game against Sydney FC complaining of “tightness”. Wellington Phoenix lost the game 2-1 by the way having had 20 shots on goal but only 4 on target.
I've done two trips to New Zealand where I've gone for about 3-weeks, first year travelled the North and South Island, following year went back and did a South Island road trip
Both times in winter (outside of the Football season) but will go again one day in their summer even if I have to miss a bit of Football
Surprisingly loved Wellington which I didnt expect before going there, only the South Island beat that which is effectively a playground of scenery and fun roads
Auckland felt a typical generic City for me that you find anywhere in the world
I liked Wellington also, while finding Auckland a bit dull and sprawly.
I spent 2 months travelling around New Zealand many years ago, a lovely country and I loved driving around all the small towns and the stunning scenery, but I'm not sure I could live there
I think you’d find big changes killerandflash from your visit many years ago. NZ is by no means the isolated country it was then. That’s not to say you’d want to live here, so far from the Valley.
I left UK in 1962 having propped up the railing behind Sam Bartram’s goal for some years. Still get tingles when I think of him and Stuart Leary etc.
My favourite place in all NZ by the way is Golden Bay, top of the South Island. We were backwards and forwards to Pohara at least twice a year for many years. Nearby Takaka is a throwback to the 1950s, no-one in a hurry, most locals with a smile on their face, loads of craft and boutique shops. just a short drive to Collingwood and Farewell Spit.
Back to Temer Hemed. He hasn’t set the Phoenix alight as yet. They are quartered in Woolangong near Sydney by the way, with all this COVID business going on.
I think you’d find big changes killerandflash from your visit many years ago. NZ is by no means the isolated country it was then. That’s not to say you’d want to live here, so far from the Valley.
I left UK in 1962 having propped up the railing behind Sam Bartram’s goal for some years. Still get tingles when I think of him and Stuart Leary etc.
My favourite place in all NZ by the way is Golden Bay, top of the South Island. We were backwards and forwards to Pohara at least twice a year for many years. Nearby Takaka is a throwback to the 1950s, no-one in a hurry, most locals with a smile on their face, loads of craft and boutique shops. just a short drive to Collingwood and Farewell Spit.
Back to Temer Hemed. He hasn’t set the Phoenix alight as yet. They are quartered in Woolangong near Sydney by the way, with all this COVID business going on.
I wasn't suggesting NZ is a backwater, but the places I like (the small towns in rural areas and on the coast) I couldn't live in as they're too small and remote. If I was to live anywhere it might be in the Napier area, especially as I have relatives near there.
Having lived in NZ for 3 years, Mount Maunganui is the place we now dream of retiring.
Always think Auckland where I was based suffers from harsh reviews. You have a city surrounded by the harbour, Waitake Ranges, black sand beaches and great surf on the west coast, North Shore and lovely calm beaches to the East. Waiheke Island for wine and weekend get always, and then driving distances to great beaches and towns like Matakana to the north and Corolmandel to the East. Can’t wait to get back to be honest, certainly beats living in SE London for me.
Oh and you get to go drinking in the Viaduct on Friday evenings with @d@Danepak
Having lived in NZ for 3 years, Mount Maunganui is the place we now dream of retiring.
Always think Auckland where I was based suffers from harsh reviews. You have a city surrounded by the harbour, Waitake Ranges, black sand beaches and great surf on the west coast, North Shore and lovely calm beaches to the East. Waiheke Island for wine and weekend get always, and then driving distances to great beaches and towns like Matakana to the north and Corolmandel to the East. Can’t wait to get back to be honest, certainly beats living in SE London for me.
Oh and you get to go drinking in the Viaduct on Friday evenings with @d@Danepak
Oh yes, looking forward to having you back here. Will be just like the old days, where the bouncers won't let you back into the pubs.
Wellington Phoenix lost 4-3 to Western Sydney Wanderers last night after being in the lead three times.
A Tomer Hemed penalty restored the Phoenix lead midway through the second half. Hemed had a second goal disallowed in the 95th minute when he was adjudged marginally offside - by the width of his shoulder - by the video assistant ref, denying the Phoenix a point.
Tomer Hemed is in the news today after the Wellington Phoenix 2-2 draw last night with Melbourne City. After putting the Phoenix ahead he rushed to the crowd and draped himself in an Israeli flag. He also scored the second after which he drew a Jewish cap from under his shirt and put it on.
He said he was praying for peace. Let’s hope the authorities see it that way.
Tomer Hemed is in the news today after the Wellington Phoenix 2-2 draw last night with Melbourne City. After putting the Phoenix ahead he rushed to the crowd and draped himself in an Israeli flag. He also scored the second after which he drew a Jewish cap from under his shirt and put it on.
He said he was praying for peace. Let’s hope the authorities see it that way.
I wonder what would of happened if he got the 3rd goal
Tomer Hemed is in the news today after the Wellington Phoenix 2-2 draw last night with Melbourne City. After putting the Phoenix ahead he rushed to the crowd and draped himself in an Israeli flag. He also scored the second after which he drew a Jewish cap from under his shirt and put it on.
He said he was praying for peace. Let’s hope the authorities see it that way.
I think he with his best friend being a Muslim is in a decent position to talk about the troubles
Tomer Hemed is in the news today after the Wellington Phoenix 2-2 draw last night with Melbourne City. After putting the Phoenix ahead he rushed to the crowd and draped himself in an Israeli flag. He also scored the second after which he drew a Jewish cap from under his shirt and put it on.
He said he was praying for peace. Let’s hope the authorities see it that way.
I think he with his best friend being a Muslim is in a decent position to talk about the troubles
I'm not sure grabbing an Israeli flag is a good way of demonstrating a balanced view of the troubles...
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As I mentioned above, I seriously considered moving there and a mate from my school has done so.
I spent most of my time in Chirstchurch and the South Island which is stunning and hope one day to take my family there for a long (3-4 week) holiday to show them around. One of the few times in my life of feeling homesick was when I left which was kinda odd given it is not home!
Both times in winter (outside of the Football season) but will go again one day in their summer even if I have to miss a bit of Football
Surprisingly loved Wellington which I didnt expect before going there, only the South Island beat that which is effectively a playground of scenery and fun roads
Auckland felt a typical generic City for me that you find anywhere in the world
https://youtu.be/TiRZEK_FRSU
I spent 2 months travelling around New Zealand many years ago, a lovely country and I loved driving around all the small towns and the stunning scenery, but I'm not sure I could live there
I left UK in 1962 having propped up the railing behind Sam Bartram’s goal for some years. Still get tingles when I think of him and Stuart Leary etc.
My favourite place in all NZ by the way is Golden Bay, top of the South Island. We were backwards and forwards to Pohara at least twice a year for many years. Nearby Takaka is a throwback to the 1950s, no-one in a hurry, most locals with a smile on their face, loads of craft and boutique shops. just a short drive to Collingwood and Farewell Spit.
Back to Temer Hemed. He hasn’t set the Phoenix alight as yet. They are quartered in Woolangong near Sydney by the way, with all this COVID business going on.
P5, GS0, A1
Weird how a player can be so good, then the next season *Poof* like magic their instinct for onion bagging the ball is gone.
A Tomer Hemed penalty restored the Phoenix lead midway through the second half. Hemed had a second goal disallowed in the 95th minute when he was adjudged marginally offside - by the width of his shoulder - by the video assistant ref, denying the Phoenix a point.
He said he was praying for peace. Let’s hope the authorities see it that way.
Save the children or no bombs on a t- shirt would have been a better message to both sides.