Beckham Extravaganza - Bravo to Terry and the Council for their Vision
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Yellow Fever, Wellington Phoenix FC’s supporters club, has congratulated both Terry Serepisos and the Wellington City
Council for its vision in bringing David Beckham to Wellington – and criticised the short-sightedness of those opponents
to the Council’s financial contribution.
Yellow Fever now has nearly 3000 registered members – and you can be guaranteed plenty of them will vote for a mayor
based on their views about the Phoenix, Beckham and football. After some of the grizzlers voiced their opposition
yesterday, we thought it was important to remind people there are also a lot of people 100% behind this event and the
Council’s role.
“This is terrific for football in Wellington and New Zealand. To think Becks might pack the Ring of Fire is an
unbelievable opportunity for the game. Once again, Terry has shown great vision and a good dose of courage,” said Yellow
Fever founding member, Mike Greene.
Greene also had praise for the Council and Mayor Prendergaast for having the vision to financially contribute to the
Beckham extravaganza.
“The lion’s share of the financial risk is being carried by Terry, yet Wellington business will reap the retail benefits
of the event and Wellington as a city gets almost unfathomable international profile. It is a no brainer from Wellington
City investment perspective.”
“Many quality people live in Wellington for its tremendous lifestyle. Entertainment and events like this are part of
Wellington’s recruitment credentials as an international city. Bravo to Mayor Prendergaast for her support for this,”
said Greene.
Yellow Fever has also invited mayoral candidates to disclose to Yellow Fever members whether they have been to a Phoenix
match and what they would do as mayor for football – at www.yellowfever.co.nz
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