What's going on up there Waz? Any inkling that the Roar membership base is going to grow? Or until the owners go the old members stay away? 

@ azzaMVFC

No real issues this winter, there's a bit of negativity/worry over some of the pre-season results, some dont like the new shirts and they did hike the prices $50-$100 each in some categories but that's only after they crashed them 2 years ago in response to that crisis - but really compared to the last few winters sales are back to normal which is never anything spectacular lol.

I recon we'll exceed last years numbers though, they havent promoted the 3 game packs yet which apparently normally make up 30% of membership sales so I'd say around 5,500 by season kick off and 7,500 by the end - memberships just don't seem to be popular here (although the three other football codes sell really well?)

Almost 20 years of NZ teams playing professional football in Australia seems like a bit of history to me!

Also, while your comments make me smile (they're hilarious) I'm a bit worried that you'll give yourself an aneurysm. It will probably be good for your health if you calm down a little, maybe see a doctor about a Xanax prescription.

Xanax joke? What is it 1996 in NZ still?

It's no joke I'm legitimately concerned at how senselessly upset people are getting, I guess passion is good but it should be directed at something which makes sense.

Also, sorry, I don't know what drug is the correct one to prescribe - please take my suggestion as just an example and consult a medical professional. My information is entirely based on the cliches that I see in movies (and you're correct, they are most likely from the 90s).

If I was talking about drugs in NZ I would have to say take a Alprazolam because our government only buys off brand pharmaceuticals that are manufactured in India.

60% of people subject to western medicine will be treated for either anxiety or depression at least once in their life. So, if you think being cool on the internet and making that sort of comment is worth the risk that everybody else reading it has a 60% chance of being vilified by it then you're a tool. It's football mate. 

I'm not trying to be cool, I may have been a little snide as a defensive measure but my concern is in fact real. Mental health is a huge issue and we're all too embarrassed to talk about it in the open. Sometimes just the calling out that behavior as unacceptable and completely out of context to the subject is all that is needed for a person to seek help.

82,387 which is 42,613 away from the FFA target. it doesnt look like Sydney are having a major boost in membership and I bet the FFA will fall short on their targets again this season

82,079 on the same day last season so things are tracking pretty well seeing Wanderers are about 2k down on last season so far.

IF anything Sydney FC's numbers are tracking very well Fullback4 - well ahead of this stage last season and actually on-track to smash their member record from the ADP era! Already 11,287 and their club record is 13,154. This is especially good given their on-field performances last season didn't translate to a membership surge then. I guess folks were still holding back to see how they performed in last season's finals series and with the A-League Trophy in the bag are now confident to get back on-board. This is where Arnie's era at SFC may finally be starting to prove to be a truly successful one, off the field aswell as on it. This is good for the A-League.

We just need Brisbane getting themselves back up. Perth are flying, sure to push last season's record. Adelaide United is quite disappointing at the moment - down a thousand or so from where they should be at this point. Their new German coach and heir good recruits will hopefully provide for more optimism. City are tracking okay, but perhaps also down 500-1000 or so from where they were at this point last season, as too are the Wellington Phoenix, down 500 odd. Wanderers and Victory are tracking fine and I'd give more allowance due to their bigger bases. It's about clubs pushing their personal bests and the A-League seems to have another mixed bag of it this season, Perth and Sydney seem to be the only stand-outs in that regard, so far. Actually the Mariners are tracking quite well too, ahead by a couple hundred.

Victree on 22082 now

Membership update 14th September -
Adelaide: 4,498
Brisbane: 4,137
Central Coast: 4,565
Melbourne City: 7,264
Melbourne Victory: 22,082
Newcastle: 5,930
Perth: 6,166
Sydney: 11,364
Wellington: 1,755
WSW: 16,019
Total: 83,780

For all the rubbish thrown at the City supporters, they are fourth in the rankings. It'll be interesting to see where they end up.

Wow Nixs almost at the 2k mark this early before the season. Things are looking up for us and meeting them metrics!.

Is that sarcasm???

Yes and thank goodness for squatters rights.

Membership update 21st September:
Adelaide: 4,779
Brisbane: 4,306
Central Coast: 4,565
Melbourne City: 8,503
Melbourne Victory: 22,640
Newcastle: 6,284
Perth: 6,352
Sydney: 11,626
Wellington: 2,784
WSW: 16,124
Total: 87,963

Membership update 22nd September:

Melbourne Victory: 22,640
WSW: 16,124
Sydney: 11,626
Melbourne City: 8,503
Perth: 6,352
Newcastle: 6,073
Brisbane: 4,898
Adelaide: 4,779
Central Coast: 4,650
Wellington: 2,784

This time last year 89,179.  This year 88,389.

Slowly catching up on last year which was a record.

Comparison this year to exactly same day last year:

Syd Fc UP 2,000
Bris UP 1,300
CCM UP 500
Phoenix UP 500
Perth UP 300
Mel Victory UP   200
City DOWN 200
Newcastle DOWN 1,000
Adelaide DOWN 1,500
WSW DOWN   2,000

So far 6/10 have gone up and 4/10 have gone down thus far. The love affair with WSW is starting really drop since moving to spotless. Expect them to lose another 2k next year I reckon. 
Adelaide down is disappointing considering the headway they had made.

It's good to see the Nixs getting above last seasons numbers so far this season. I think we should meet the metrics of 3k maybe even 4K this year.

So nomates
Why doesn't the NZ FA include Wellington Phoenix in a NZ FA cup comp
It would be enomorous for football over there
???

Melb City hit 13k odd last year, will be lucky to get to 10k approx this year.

No ca$hill injection like last year and all the freebies they handed out.

Said it many times, City need that big name every season for at least the next 10 until they grow their fanbase.

The Chatham cup? It doesn't include any franchise teams just clubs, so no Auckland City or Team Wellington either.

Ryan
The NZ FA need to start a FA cup and include Wellington Phoenix and all their clubs - would create a lot of interest

I was at the grand final last year and it was full of people in Syd FC scarves, where are all those people now? Glory hunting at its finest. 
Part time fans. 11k is disgraceful after the season they had last year.

Fickle fair weather Sydneysiders.
The NRL has the same problems. They'd rather watch on TV than support the club in person.

Let's forget the fact that they are going to be smashing their membership record, and let's also forget that Sydney FC historically always gets all their members to games and then get s a large game day contingency turning up. I would rather that, than the other mob WSW who will claim higher memberships but with only 50% of those members actually turning up.

Or go to the beach, go water skiing, surfing or sailing.