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Wellington Phoenix stew over red card referees' boss reportedly says was wrong

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Sun, 10 January, 2021

'He's Admitted They Got It Wrong...' - Phoenix Boss Still Seeing Red Over Rufer

Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome says A-League officials have admitted the decision to dismiss Alex Rufer in a 1-1 draw with Macarthur was wrong.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

'It's Going To Be Difficult For Us...' - Nix To Recover Over Forced Break

Wellington coach Ufuk Talay said his team will take the next fortnight to recover as they face two weeks without an A-League match.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Phoenix’s star signing settling in at new club with young family and ‘hero’ wife in tow

The Wellington Phoenix's new striker has flown halfway around the world to join his new team – just, not in Wellington.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix denied A-League victory against Macarthur FC by baffling red card

A-League referees boss Strebre Delovski can expect a strongly-worded "please explain" missive from the Wellington Phoenix after a game-changing decision in their 1-1 draw with Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Stadium.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Home All Whites matches in June? The outlook for New Zealand's men's football teams in 2021

The All Whites could play at home for the first time in almost four years in June, if Oceania qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup is able to get underway and New Zealand Football is successful with its bid to host ...

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni ready for short, sharp Tokyo Olympics build-up

Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni is preparing for a short, sharp build-up to the Tokyo Olympics, acknowledging it is likely to be June, at the earliest, before he can get his team together.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix stew over red card referees' boss reportedly says was wrong

The Wellington Phoenix have two weeks to stew over the controversial red card handed to midfielder Alex Rufer before their next A-League match – a decision the referees’ boss has reportedly admitted they got wrong.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Rising star Matthew Garbett looking on the bright side after relegation battle

Promising New Zealand teenager Matthew Garbett had big goals for this year’s Under-20 World Cup after getting his first taste of European football during a challenging season Swedish Allsvenskan club Falkenbergs FF.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix hold on for draw with Macarthur FC after harsh red card decision

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has lamented “a very soft red card” that arguably cost his side a win over Macarthur FC in the A-League on Saturday night.

Sun, 10 January, 2021

Ulises Dávila ready to start as Wellington Phoenix get their first look at Macarthur FC

Wellington Phoenix captain Ulises Dávila says he is ready to start when they face A-League newcomers Macarthur FC on Saturday night at Campbelltown Stadium.

Fri, 8 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Cam Devlin embracing vital season in Tokyo Olympics build-up

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Cam Devlin is entering his most important season to date, as he eyes a potential A-League title and a trip to the Tokyo Olympics with the Australian Olyroos.

Thu, 7 January, 2021

Keinzley back at the helm, aiming high with Wairarapa Utd

A change in the national league format was all the motivation Phil Keinzley needed to have another crack at coaching the Wairarapa United senior men’s team.

Mon, 4 January, 2021

The Welly Nix Got Back Underway With Their Annual Game One Defeat

As far as first games of the season go, that was certainly one of them.

Mon, 4 January, 2021

Mirza Muratovic hopes his next Wellington Phoenix goal will be a sight to see

New recruit Mirza Muratovic is hoping to score more goals this season that Wellington Phoenix supporters back on this side of the Tasman can actually see.

Mon, 4 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix go down to Sydney FC in A-League opener

Two eye-catching long-range strikes have seen Sydney FC beat the Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in their A-League season-opener at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.

Sat, 2 January, 2021

Blank screens deny Phoenix fans seeing first goal of the season

If it wasn’t bad enough the Phoenix are playing their 2021 A-League home games across the Tasman in Wollongong, football fans forced to watch them on TV missed their first goal of the season.

Sat, 2 January, 2021

Wellington Phoenix undone by long-range strikes in A-League season opener

Coach Ufuk Talay is still searching for his first win over former club Sydney FC after Wellington Phoenix conceded two spectacular long-range strikes to lose their A-League season opener 2-1 in Wollongong on Saturday.

Sat, 2 January, 2021

Keegan Smith keeping pro dream alive after early taste as a schoolboy

Three years ago, at the beginning of the 2017-18 A-League season, 18-year-old Keegan Smith was plucked from relative obscurity to become the starting goalkeeper for Wellington Phoenix.

Sat, 2 January, 2021

Marco Rojas injured in Melbourne Victory's A-League season opener

Melbourne Victory coach Grant Brebner has no idea how long Marcos Rojas will be sidelined for after the All Whites star limped off in the A-League season opener.

Sat, 2 January, 2021