Central Coast striker gets eight game ban for headbutt Central Coast striker Roy O'Donovan is the recipient of the second-biggest A-League ban of all time Wed, 6 January, 2016
Phoenix lament post-Burns goal drought Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick admitted he could do with a striker similar to the departed Nathan Burns as the team battles to emerge from a mid-season form slump. Wed, 6 January, 2016
Eight players out of next Phoenix match Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante believes the two-match suspension handed down to Manny Muscat for violent conduct is unfair. Wed, 6 January, 2016
Aaron Clapham recovers from knee injury to boost Canterbury United Canterbury United skipper Aaron Clapham thought his season might have been over four weeks ago. Wed, 6 January, 2016
Roy O'Donovan slapped with one of the largest bans in A League History Central Coast Mariners striker Roy O'Donovan will spend most of the remainder of the season on the sideline after being slapped with an eight-week ban for an ugly headbutting incident. Wed, 6 January, 2016
O'Donovan gets eight-week ban for headbutt Central Coast striker Roy O'Donovan has been handed an eight-week A-League ban for his New Year's headbutt on Wellington defender Manny Muscat. Wed, 6 January, 2016
Rufer facing long stint on the sidelines with broken leg Wellington Phoenix midfielder Alex Rufer is facing 10 months on the sidelines as he recovers from a broken leg and broken ankle. Wed, 6 January, 2016
[misleading title removed] ...everyone's out this weekend Coach Ernie Merrick's annoyance at Manny Muscat's two-match suspension was clear, but it was far from the only thing to worry the Wellington Phoenix coach on Wednesday. Wed, 6 January, 2016
Wellington Phoenix defender Manny Muscat handed two-game suspension Wellington Phoenix defender Manny Muscat has been suspended for two matches for his role in the New Year's Eve altercation with Central Coast striker Roy O'Donovan. Tue, 5 January, 2016
Manny Muscat found guilty by MRP WELLINGTON Phoenix defender Manny Muscat has been banned for two A-League games for his role in the incident. Tue, 5 January, 2016
Muscat and O'Donovan cited over A-League incident Wellington Phoenix defender Manny Muscat and Central Coast Mariners striker Roy O'Donovan have been cited following Thursday night's Hyundai A-League match between the two sides in Gosford. Mon, 4 January, 2016
Big year ahead for Hudson [Video] 2015 was certainly a rollercoaster year for All Whites coach Anthony Hudson. Sun, 3 January, 2016
Phoenix unlikely to make January moves The turn of the New Year is an opportunity for new beginnings for many but for football coaches, it’s an opportunity for new players to arrive. Sat, 2 January, 2016
Merrick puzzled by poor A-League refereeing Ernie Merrick admits he's given up trying to get A-League referees to open their eyes – and it's not just his Wellington Phoenix side that've been blindsided, in the wake of more A-League refereeing blunders. Sat, 2 January, 2016
Five things the Wellington Phoenix need to do in 2016 At the mid-way point of the 2015/16 season, the Wellington Phoenix have won just four of thirteen matches, including only one of their last seven. What do they need to do to kick-start their stuttering A-League campai... Sat, 2 January, 2016
Chris Wood in doubt for Leeds with hamstring strain All Whites striker Chris Wood may miss Leeds United's next game with a hamstring injury. Sat, 2 January, 2016
Roy O'Donovan headbutt sours Central Coast Mariners' victory over Wellington Phoenix It took 11 matches and nearly three months, but Central Coast finally have something to celebrate with a controversial 3-1 A-League win over Wellington to bring in the new year. Thu, 31 December, 2015
Headbutt controversy as Wellington Phoenix downed by lowly Central Coast Mariners video It's hard to imagine a worse way for the Wellington Phoenix to limp into 2016. Thu, 31 December, 2015
Mariners down Phoenix in NYE cracker Struggling Central Coast Mariners have finished 2015 on a high, recording an impressive 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix in Gosford on Thursday night. Thu, 31 December, 2015
Angry Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick slams Roy O'Donovan headbutt Furious Wellington coach Ernie Merrick has described Roy O'Donovan's headbutt on Manny Muscat as "going back to the dark ages", saying he's never seen anything so blatant on a football field. Thu, 31 December, 2015
