Injury-free Shane Smeltz says timing of Phoenix return 'couldn't be better' A-League great Shane Smeltz is returning to where it all began by signing for a second stint with the Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Smeltz raring to go for Phoenix Shane Smeltz still looks the same. It may be nearly eight years since he scored the last of his 21 goals for the Wellington Phoenix, but the former fan favourite has returned to his first A-League club looking rema... Tue, 20 December, 2016
Wellington Phoenix interim coaches taking it one game at a time Wellington Phoenix interim boss Chris Greenacre has spent so much time with co-coach Des Buckingham lately that he has hardly seen his family. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Boxing Day comeback targeted for All Whites star Chris Wood All White Chris Wood better not tuck into too much Christmas pudding. Leeds United hope their injured star striker will be back for their Boxing Day clash. Tue, 20 December, 2016
NZA look to build on Thailand win Football Ferns coach Tony Readings is hoping his New Zealand A can pick up where they left off against Thailand in their second international friendly tomorrow night in Auckland. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Rory Fallon axed as player-coach by English club Truro City All Whites striker Rory Fallon has lost his job as player-coach at English club Truro City. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Stirling Sports Premiership: How things stand at the season's halfway mark With the Stirling Sports Premiership at its halfway point, Stuff football reporters Andrew Voerman, Liam Hyslop and Phillip Rollo take a look at how things are going so far. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Shane Smeltz forced to wait for Wellington Phoenix return, eyeing All Whites recall Shane Smeltz will have plenty of time to work his way back into the Wellington Phoenix starting lineup. Tue, 20 December, 2016
Tasman United will have plenty to ponder on three-week break following shock loss Tasman United will need to make massive improvements in the second half of the Stirling Sports Premiership to have any chance of reaching the top four. Mon, 19 December, 2016
Smeltz reached out for Nix return It was Shane Smeltz who reached out to the Wellington Phoenix about a return to the A-League club. Mon, 19 December, 2016
Smeltz's arrival moves Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre to the head of the pack The Wellington Phoenix's signing of veteran striker Shane Smeltz is good news for interim co-coaches Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre. Mon, 19 December, 2016
Southern bags first victory Southern United coach Paul O’Reilly says his side will not rest on its laurels and is aiming to move up the ladder. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Shane Smeltz returns to Wellington Phoenix Shane Smeltz has signed for the Wellington Phoenix for the rest of the A-League season. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Shane Smeltz rejoins Wellington Phoenix for rest of A-League season All Whites striker Shane Smeltz, who won the Golden Boot in his second season with Wellington Phoenix, is returning to the club where he began his A-League career. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Canterbury United coach praises fighting spirit in draw with Team Wellington Canterbury United overcame a delayed start, a red card and falling behind by two goals to gain a pleasing 3-3 away draw against Team Wellington. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Team Wellington go top after thrilling 3-3 draw with Canterbury United Team Wellington have played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Canterbury United to go top of the Stirling Sports Premiership ladder. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Wanderers beat Hawke's Bay United in 10-goal thriller Hamilton Wanderers head coach Mark Cossey will be far happier with his team's efforts as they graced the turf at FMG Stadium Waikato again on Sunday - even if they made hard work of beating nine-man Hawke's Bay United... Sun, 18 December, 2016
Premiership signs off in dramatic fashion The Stirling Sports Premiership has signed off for the year in dramatic fashion with this afternoon’s completion of Round Nine bringing 17 goals, three penalties and four sending offs from just three matches. Sun, 18 December, 2016
Auckland make their move in Premiership Auckland City have wrestled back prime position in the Stirling Sports Premiership after a 1-0 win over Eastern Suburbs. Sun, 18 December, 2016
