November 29, 2024 • 9 mins
Auckland FC have got off to a hot start to their football life.
Their 4 wins and 0 goals conceded is the most successful start for a new A-Legue club in the competition's history.
Attacker Max Mata joined the show to discuss what has made the team so successful this season and how he hopes to go as the season progresses.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from News Talks EDB Let's.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Head into Auckland FC camp. One of the forwards, Max Matter,
joining the program as they count down to kick off
five o'clock this afternoon in the latest game in the
A League against Newcastle Jets five o'clock at Mount Smart Stadium.
Max thinks, so much of your time on News talksb
No problem it well, Max, four games, four wins as
(00:34):
an A League club starting from scratch, You couldn't have
dreamed for a better start, could you. You must be
an absolute dream land as a club.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
Yeah, exactly. It's it's a dream start for us and
we've put a lot of hard work into making it possible.
We're looking to try and get another three points and
we're going to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Speaker 2 (00:58):
What's your sense of why things have been able to
click so early for this team.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
I think it's a lot of about our togetherness. We
have a tight knit group, not just players and staff,
but even the people in the office. They're always in
and around us, a great support system. It's a very
free flying building. There's people from all sorts of all
(01:27):
parts of the world, you know, and if we're really
embracing the Kiwi culture and the togetherness of it, we're all,
you know, on the same page. We're all trying to
achieve the same thing. So I think having that sort
of connection with so many different people is definitely a
massive part of our late success.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
You hold the record as a club for most wins
buying new a league club. Do you talk about those
sort of records around that basis that you're talking about
there that sort of spare on you're excited on a
Monday morning coming back in and knowing that you've got
that record in the books.
Speaker 3 (02:05):
Yeah, I wouldn't say it's something that we have on
the front of our minds. We just take it one
game at a time. Like you know, we want to
win every game that we play, even if it's a
non competition game, we still want to win. So I
think having that winning mentality definitely helps keep your standards
(02:28):
high because can be you know, everyone can switch up
at some point. But I think we have a lot
of great competitors in the building who are always pushing
each other to try and bring the best out of
each other. But that's definitely a massive thing for us,
and then obviously as times gone on and games have
come by, we've realized that we've broken a record or two.
(02:52):
So yeah, hopefully, hopefully we keep doing that.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
I think the defense, you know, moving into attack, it
seems really really seamless, and that probably feeds into the
point you're making about everyone from the team being on
the same page. Do you get a sense of that, Yeah.
Speaker 3 (03:07):
Most definitely. I think the art of defending has been
displayed quite well, especially from us recently we haven't conceded
a goal and we hope to continue that. But I
think it just comes down to organization. People willing to
(03:28):
put their body on the line to block a shelp
block a crafts, make a tackle, all these sorts of things,
and you know that kind of those kind of characteristics
and energy do rub off on us as well as attackers,
fees right throughout the team.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
And speaking of feeding off energy, you've tapped into something
from a fan perspective as well. I know, this afternoon
against Newcastle's heading to a decent crowd. Next week's derby
virtually sold out already. It must be great, you know,
looking up to the stands and going early on in
this club's history, we've tapped into something. We've found a
real footballing community in Auckland.
Speaker 3 (04:05):
Yeah, definitely. And look, that's one thing that we're so
grateful for is our marketing team has done an exceptional
job of making sure every man and his dog cares
about when Aubland FC is going to take the field.
We can only be thankful and grateful for that. And
you know, our job is on the pitch and trying
(04:27):
to do the business there.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
How do you feel about your own I guess start
to the season. I think you've only had nine minutes
or so. I know you have had an injury as well.
How do you feel sort of on the pitch that
you're settling into to Auckland DFC.
Speaker 3 (04:41):
I mean, I would like to have have had more minutes,
but it is what it is, you know, It's part
of the game. Sometimes things like injury or selections don't
go your way. So that's just what it is. That's
what happens in football. So training hard and just trying
to do everything that I can to make sure that
(05:02):
I'm ready when I'm caught upon.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Next How do you wait for those opportunities? I know
you've played at a number of different clubs, and some
clubs obviously play more than others. Is it just just
what comes with the territory that you just have to
wait for your opportunity and be prepared to take it
when it comes.
Speaker 3 (05:19):
Yeah, exactly, that's exactly what it is. You know that
we don't live in a perfect world. Nobody does, so yeah,
when when you're in a position like this, that's all
you can do is give it your all every day.
I mean, we all want to be on the pitch
and plane and only so many of us can be
on the pitch and plane. So just trying to stay ready,
(05:41):
keeps down to high and not get complacent, and yeah,
just hoping that when the chance comes, you deliver.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Talk to me about the decision to come to Auckland, Max.
You're an Aucklander yourself or you're on loan currently from
Shrewsbury in England at the moment. Was it an easy
decision to come back and be part of this launch
season for Auckland f C.
Speaker 3 (06:05):
Yeah, I'm from Auckland, so it was definitely very exciting
for me when I heard about the early discussions of
the club possibly becoming a thing, so for it to
actually go ahead and happen. I'm very happy. Obviously, I'm
from Auckland, my family's here, I've grown up most of
(06:27):
my life here, so it's nice to be back and
even better to be a part of the club's first season.
Speaker 2 (06:36):
I know you played a bit for the Phoenix reserves.
Was it always at the back of your mind that
you hoped there'd be an Auckland's A League club come
along at some point?
Speaker 3 (06:46):
It wasn't really something that I thought too much about,
to be fair, but yeah, when I did hear that
it was going to be possible, I was excited and
I definitely wanted to be a part of it at
some point, and thankfully it's happened this season.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Just the A League style, how does it differ to
the football that you've played in the UK and Ireland?
Is there a different different style between the competitions that
you've noticed to this.
Speaker 3 (07:14):
Point, Yeah, definitely, climb it's a massive factor. We've played
through the same time of the year, but on the
other side of the world it's currently freezing cold, so
I don't remember the last time I've played this season
and in warm weather, so that definitely has a a
(07:36):
big difference and I guess yeah. The styles are different
the A leagues. It's a very transitional league. There's a
lot of running involved. But I'm really enjoying it so far.
And it's a long season, so got many more games
to come.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Indeed, and this afternoon against the Newcastle Jets, what would
your expectations of what they'll bring to this game?
Speaker 3 (08:04):
Newcastle is a good team. We won't underestimate them. We've
paid them in the preseason already this year, so we
have a rough idea of what to expect. But look,
we know they're very capable of causing threats to us,
especially in the attack, so we've done a bit of
(08:28):
video on them and trying to make sure that we
can nullify all their weapons and hopefully hit the back
of the net a few times as well.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Well. Wish you the best of luck, Max. I hope
you get some time on the park this afternoon. I
hope that Auckland FC make it five straight to us
start the campaign. Thank you very much for your time
with us on news talk ZB awesome.
Speaker 3 (08:47):
Thank you very much.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Thank you, Max, appreciate your time. Max matter Form from
the Auckland FCSI five o'clock this afternoon against the Newcastle
Jets as a shoot for five straight wins to start
the season. In four already on the board if they
can add a fifth this afternoon. There's a long way
to go. How many I think twenty nine games you
roughly play in the season of the A League. Long
(09:12):
way to go, but they've made an incredible start, haven't they.
Auckland FC looking forward to that one this afternoon, very
much looking forward to watching the derby next weekend as well.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine, listen live
to News Talk said B weekends from midday or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio.
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from News Talks EDB Let's.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Head into Auckland FC camp. One of the forwards, Max Matter,
joining the program as they count down to kick off
five o'clock this afternoon in the latest game in the
A League against Newcastle Jets five o'clock at Mount Smart Stadium.
Max thinks, so much of your time on News talksb
No problem it well, Max, four games, four wins as
(00:34):
an A League club starting from scratch, You couldn't have
dreamed for a better start, could you. You must be
an absolute dream land as a club.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
Yeah, exactly. It's it's a dream start for us and
we've put a lot of hard work into making it possible.
We're looking to try and get another three points and
we're going to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Speaker 2 (00:58):
What's your sense of why things have been able to
click so early for this team.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
I think it's a lot of about our togetherness. We
have a tight knit group, not just players and staff,
but even the people in the office. They're always in
and around us, a great support system. It's a very
free flying building. There's people from all sorts of all
(01:27):
parts of the world, you know, and if we're really
embracing the Kiwi culture and the togetherness of it, we're all,
you know, on the same page. We're all trying to
achieve the same thing. So I think having that sort
of connection with so many different people is definitely a
massive part of our late success.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
You hold the record as a club for most wins
buying new a league club. Do you talk about those
sort of records around that basis that you're talking about
there that sort of spare on you're excited on a
Monday morning coming back in and knowing that you've got
that record in the books.
Speaker 3 (02:05):
Yeah, I wouldn't say it's something that we have on
the front of our minds. We just take it one
game at a time. Like you know, we want to
win every game that we play, even if it's a
non competition game, we still want to win. So I
think having that winning mentality definitely helps keep your standards
(02:28):
high because can be you know, everyone can switch up
at some point. But I think we have a lot
of great competitors in the building who are always pushing
each other to try and bring the best out of
each other. But that's definitely a massive thing for us,
and then obviously as times gone on and games have
come by, we've realized that we've broken a record or two.
(02:52):
So yeah, hopefully, hopefully we keep doing that.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
I think the defense, you know, moving into attack, it
seems really really seamless, and that probably feeds into the
point you're making about everyone from the team being on
the same page. Do you get a sense of that, Yeah.
Speaker 3 (03:07):
Most definitely. I think the art of defending has been
displayed quite well, especially from us recently we haven't conceded
a goal and we hope to continue that. But I
think it just comes down to organization. People willing to
(03:28):
put their body on the line to block a shelp
block a crafts, make a tackle, all these sorts of things,
and you know that kind of those kind of characteristics
and energy do rub off on us as well as attackers,
fees right throughout the team.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
And speaking of feeding off energy, you've tapped into something
from a fan perspective as well. I know, this afternoon
against Newcastle's heading to a decent crowd. Next week's derby
virtually sold out already. It must be great, you know,
looking up to the stands and going early on in
this club's history, we've tapped into something. We've found a
real footballing community in Auckland.
Speaker 3 (04:05):
Yeah, definitely. And look, that's one thing that we're so
grateful for is our marketing team has done an exceptional
job of making sure every man and his dog cares
about when Aubland FC is going to take the field.
We can only be thankful and grateful for that. And
you know, our job is on the pitch and trying
(04:27):
to do the business there.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
How do you feel about your own I guess start
to the season. I think you've only had nine minutes
or so. I know you have had an injury as well.
How do you feel sort of on the pitch that
you're settling into to Auckland DFC.
Speaker 3 (04:41):
I mean, I would like to have have had more minutes,
but it is what it is, you know, It's part
of the game. Sometimes things like injury or selections don't
go your way. So that's just what it is. That's
what happens in football. So training hard and just trying
to do everything that I can to make sure that
(05:02):
I'm ready when I'm caught upon.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Next How do you wait for those opportunities? I know
you've played at a number of different clubs, and some
clubs obviously play more than others. Is it just just
what comes with the territory that you just have to
wait for your opportunity and be prepared to take it
when it comes.
Speaker 3 (05:19):
Yeah, exactly, that's exactly what it is. You know that
we don't live in a perfect world. Nobody does, so yeah,
when when you're in a position like this, that's all
you can do is give it your all every day.
I mean, we all want to be on the pitch
and plane and only so many of us can be
on the pitch and plane. So just trying to stay ready,
(05:41):
keeps down to high and not get complacent, and yeah,
just hoping that when the chance comes, you deliver.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Talk to me about the decision to come to Auckland, Max.
You're an Aucklander yourself or you're on loan currently from
Shrewsbury in England at the moment. Was it an easy
decision to come back and be part of this launch
season for Auckland f C.
Speaker 3 (06:05):
Yeah, I'm from Auckland, so it was definitely very exciting
for me when I heard about the early discussions of
the club possibly becoming a thing, so for it to
actually go ahead and happen. I'm very happy. Obviously, I'm
from Auckland, my family's here, I've grown up most of
(06:27):
my life here, so it's nice to be back and
even better to be a part of the club's first season.
Speaker 2 (06:36):
I know you played a bit for the Phoenix reserves.
Was it always at the back of your mind that
you hoped there'd be an Auckland's A League club come
along at some point?
Speaker 3 (06:46):
It wasn't really something that I thought too much about,
to be fair, but yeah, when I did hear that
it was going to be possible, I was excited and
I definitely wanted to be a part of it at
some point, and thankfully it's happened this season.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Just the A League style, how does it differ to
the football that you've played in the UK and Ireland?
Is there a different different style between the competitions that
you've noticed to this.
Speaker 3 (07:14):
Point, Yeah, definitely, climb it's a massive factor. We've played
through the same time of the year, but on the
other side of the world it's currently freezing cold, so
I don't remember the last time I've played this season
and in warm weather, so that definitely has a a
(07:36):
big difference and I guess yeah. The styles are different
the A leagues. It's a very transitional league. There's a
lot of running involved. But I'm really enjoying it so far.
And it's a long season, so got many more games
to come.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Indeed, and this afternoon against the Newcastle Jets, what would
your expectations of what they'll bring to this game?
Speaker 3 (08:04):
Newcastle is a good team. We won't underestimate them. We've
paid them in the preseason already this year, so we
have a rough idea of what to expect. But look,
we know they're very capable of causing threats to us,
especially in the attack, so we've done a bit of
(08:28):
video on them and trying to make sure that we
can nullify all their weapons and hopefully hit the back
of the net a few times as well.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Well. Wish you the best of luck, Max. I hope
you get some time on the park this afternoon. I
hope that Auckland FC make it five straight to us
start the campaign. Thank you very much for your time
with us on news talk ZB awesome.
Speaker 3 (08:47):
Thank you very much.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Thank you, Max, appreciate your time. Max matter Form from
the Auckland FCSI five o'clock this afternoon against the Newcastle
Jets as a shoot for five straight wins to start
the season. In four already on the board if they
can add a fifth this afternoon. There's a long way
to go. How many I think twenty nine games you
roughly play in the season of the A League. Long
(09:12):
way to go, but they've made an incredible start, haven't they.
Auckland FC looking forward to that one this afternoon, very
much looking forward to watching the derby next weekend as well.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine, listen live
to News Talk said B weekends from midday or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio.
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