Phoenix at Children's ward

Phoenix spreading Christmas cheer 

The Children�s wards got a special visit today from Wellington�s A-League soccer team The Phoenix.

It was the team�s first Christmas visit to the Children�s wards (18 and 19).  Owner Terry Serepisos said because the players had such a huge following amongst children the team wanted to pay a special visit.  �This is a way to give something back to the kids because the Phoenix is all about getting kids involved.�

And while many were just pleased to meet the team some even had a few words of advice for them, like young M. who told Brazilian midfielder Daniel Cortez he better �Go back and train hard� for tomorrow night�s must-win clash against the Central Coast Mariners.

�He�s right,� said Daniel, �it�ll be a hard game and we must win to stay alive in the competition.�