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17 years ago
Sweet Smeltz of success
SHANE SMELTZ has capped off a stellar year by being named Wellington Phoenix’s FC’s Sony Player of the Year at the club’s inaugural awards function in Wellington last night.
17 years ago
‘The boss’ bows out with a smile
IF there’s any sadness in calling time on an 18-year career in professional football, Ross Aloisi’s doing a damned good job hiding it.
17 years ago
Aloisi retires from football
WELLINGTON Phoenix inaugural skipper Ross Aloisi will quit all football, with his decision to end his professional career forced by a serious ongoing back injury. The 34-year-old Australian was one of the Phoenix-s first signings for the club-s debut in...
17 years ago
Hearfield cleared for takeoff with Phoenix
PROMISING young Australian attacking midfielder Troy Hearfield has been granted a release by the Newcastle Jets and will join Wellington Phoenix for the next two Hyundai A-League seasons. The 20-year-old had been embroiled in a contract dispute with Newcastle, with...
17 years ago
Young goalkeeper released
YOUNG Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Jacob Spoonley has been released from his contract to allow him to pursue regular playing opportunities. Spoonley, 21, signed a two-year deal with the Phoenix in July last year on the back of a stellar performance...
17 years ago
A year to remember
A LOT can happen in a year – just ask anyone involved with Wellington Phoenix FC.
17 years ago
Gao back on crusade with Phoenix
CHINESE footballer Leilei Gao is back on the Hyundai A-League crusade after signing a one-year deal with Wellington Phoenix FC for the 2008/09 season. The former New Zealand Knights attacking midfielder was instrumental in the Auckland-based club-s fine run toward...
17 years ago
Lia signs on for another 2 years
TALENTED young midfielder Vince Lia as re-signed with Wellington Phoenix FC for a further two years.
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