Wellington Phoenix FC News & Updates

14 years ago

There’s something about Ricki

Ricki Herbert must be wondering if he somehow broke a mirror then kicked a black cat that crossed his path while he walked under a ladder. Getting locked out of his own offices in the preseason by administrators intent on...

14 years ago

Ward Red Card Rescinded

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicky Ward has been cleared to play against Perth on Sunday. Ward was shown a straight red card by referee Matt Gillett in the closing stages of the Phoenix 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Sunday, ruling...

14 years ago

Phoenix to ease player shortage

Wellington coach Ricki Herbert is lining up transfer targets to offset an early season player shortage. Long-term injuries to stalwart Vince Lia and newcomer Lucas Pantelis have left the New Zealanders short on numbers just two matches in to the...

14 years ago

Are Brisbane Australia’s ‘Invincibles’?

The defending champions cruised to a 2-0 victory in Sydney on Saturday night to post their 30th consecutive match unbeaten. Ange Postecoglou-s team has not lost a match since being beaten by Melbourne Victory 2-0 on September 10th 2010, well...

14 years ago

Jason Pine: I’m Checking My Passport

Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert asked the assembled media after yesterday’s game if anyone had brought their boots. He was only half joking. If the Phoenix had to name a match-day squad today, Herbert himself would probably be one of the subs.

14 years ago

Nine Man Phoenix See Off Jets

Wellington Phoenix home form continued from where it left off when they beat Newcastle Jets 2-0 at Westpac Stadium on Sunday, despite finishing the game with nine men. Much to the dismay of coach Ricki Herbert the Phoenix had Nicky...

14 years ago

Warner To Make Phoenix Debut

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tony Warner will make his Hyundai A-League debut for Wellington Phoenix at the Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Warner, who spent five years at Anfield, takes over from Mark Paston who suffered a rib injury in the 1-1...