Merrick slams FFA for banning dugouts All A-League clubs will finally have dugouts in 2015, but Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has slammed Football Federation Australia, accusing it of banning their use for years. Wed, 12 February, 2014
Moss to captain youthful All Whites Neil Emblen might be just interim coach but he's ushered in a new era for the All Whites with a handful of changes for the side to face Japan in an international in Tokyo next month. Tue, 11 February, 2014
Vice-captain's no-show in Tokyo The collateral damage inflicted by the defeat to Mexico in last year's World Cup playoff runs deeper than the 9-3 aggregate scoreline and it was reflected in yesterday's naming of the squad to face Japan in Tokyo next... Tue, 11 February, 2014
Emblen opts for form, youth in All Whites side Interim All Whites coach Neil Emblen will consider applying for the job on a permanent basis if he is successful in next month's friendly against Japan. Tue, 11 February, 2014
Moss to lead from the back When it comes to on-field leaders in football, the players wearing the gloves are often overlooked and labelled; too eccentric or too far away from the action to have any impact. Tue, 11 February, 2014
Te Puke teen bound for Japan via Holland The quiet ascension of an attacking talent from Te Puke was completed on Tuesday when 19-year-old Ryan Thomas was included in the All Whites squad to meet Japan in March. Tue, 11 February, 2014
Rising talents included in All Whites squad A New Zealand side with a youthful look will meet 2014 FIFA World Cup-bound Japan after the All Whites squad to face the Samurai Blue in March was named on Tuesday. Mon, 10 February, 2014
Shane Smeltz will stay at Glory Perth Glory chief Tony Sage is confident the club can hang on to prize goalscoring asset Shane Smeltz amid on-going discussions over a new deal for the A-League’s all-time top scorer. Mon, 10 February, 2014
Long wait over for Josh Brindell-South Seven months after playing for Moreton Bay United in Australia's National Premier League the waiting game was finally over when Josh Brindell-South made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in Newcastle yesterday. Mon, 10 February, 2014
Action aplenty amid talk of semifinals Team Wellington are on track for the national league semifinals after playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Canterbury United at David Farrington Park. Sun, 9 February, 2014
Hicks the man for Phoenix in win over Newcastle The experience of Stein Huysegems and Carlos Hernandez were influential as the Wellington Phoenix pushed into the A-League's top six with a 3-2 win at Newcastle today, though the durability of the club's next generati... Sun, 9 February, 2014
Phoenix Edge Jets in Five-Goal Thriller The Wellington Phoenix have maintained their rich run of form in the A-League with a pulsating 3-2 win over the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 9 February, 2014
'El Zorro' helps give Nix the cutting edge The pass master has arrived - and he's set the Phoenix alight. Sat, 8 February, 2014
Phoenix may play against English club Up to two English Premier League teams could be coming to these shores in July for matches against the Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 8 February, 2014
'Away the lads' cry as Phoenix shoot for semis The Phoenix are on track to make the play-offs - but will need to achieve some strong results away from home as the A-League reaches a critical stage. Sat, 8 February, 2014
Phoenix coach Ernie is a Merrick sort of a chap It could be one of football analyst Simon Hill's most astute calls, even if Ernie Merrick initially appeared to be a victim of a classic case of the "commentator's curse". Sat, 8 February, 2014
Hernandez has opposition's number While Wellington Phoenix midfielder Carlos Hernandez continues to improve on the field this season, there's one thing he did miss out on when he arrived at the club. Fri, 7 February, 2014
Family life going very well for Phoenix imports It is no coincidence that the Wellington Phoenix's Costa Rican connection started clicking after Christmas. Fri, 7 February, 2014
Vince Lia credits Merrick for good Phoenix form Vince Lia doesn't like fuss but there's been a bit of it this week. Fri, 7 February, 2014
Riera possibly out for a month After Ernie Merrick finished speaking to the media at Wellington Phoenix training at Newtown Park today he joked that he was off to go and shed a few tears. Fri, 7 February, 2014
