19 February 2016

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Yellow Fever Ecstatic at Licence News

Yellow Fever, supporters of Wellington Phoenix FC, are delighted with today’s announcement that the Phoenix have secured a ten year Hyundai A-League licence.

Since 2007, the Phoenix has been the lifeblood of football in New Zealand, providing a professional pathway for aspiring footballers.

“While it’s great to see the FFA back track, this is no time for complacency” says Yellow Fever founder, Michael Greene. "The club continues to need your support. We urge fans throughout New Zealand to continue to come through the turnstiles, purchase memberships and tune in on television”.

“Yellow Fever would especially like to thank Rob Morrison and David Dome for their unwavering

commitment to this great club. We are proud of how the club have conducted themselves since the FFA first cast a shadow over the club in October 2015” continued Greene. “The way in which the FFA acted has been extremely disappointing and has placed unnecessary stress on fans, but more importantly on the staff, the players and their families”.

“We always felt there was little evidence to support the arguments put forward by the FFA,” said Mr Greene. “Clearly they realised they have ninety-nine problems and the Phoenix ain’t one”.

“We are convinced that the support received during the #SaveTheNix campaign was instrumental in today’s announcement. The enthusiasm from the public, and from Justin Lester and Shane Harmon in particular, has been immense. We would also like to extend our thanks to Eli Mengem and his team at Copa90 for documenting the plight of the club to a global audience”.

“Despite being adversaries in the stands, we have been overwhelmed by the support received from fans in Australia. Next time you’re in Wellington, it’s our shout”.

“The licence uncertainty has taken a toll on fans and the confirmation of a ten year licence means we can finish the season in full voice knowing the Wellington Phoenix have a future in the Hyundai A-League. Starting next Friday. See you there”.

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