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Buckingham leaves Nix for Stoke

Buckingham leaves Nix for Stoke

Des Buckingham returns to England after missing out on Wellington head coach role 3 Jul 2017
Buckingham seeks Nix job full-time

Buckingham seeks Nix job full-time

Wellington Phoenix coach Des Buckingham says the defensive frailties exposed in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Brisbane Roar is a symptom of the Kiwi side’s shortcomings. 16 Apr 2017
Smeltz leaves Nix for Indonesian marquee deal

Smeltz leaves Nix for Indonesian marquee deal

Just a day after Wellington Phoenix failed to make the A-League finals, striker Shane Smeltz has left New Zealand for a marquee deal with Indonesian club Pusamania Borneo FC . 9 Apr 2017
Phoenix shut down Bonevacia talk

Phoenix shut down Bonevacia talk

Wellington Phoenix coach Des Buckingham has praised Roly Bonevacia’s ability but wouldn’t be drawn on the mercurial midfielder’s future following his two-goal effort against Melbourne Victory. 3 Apr 2017
Buckingham: Ridenton injury not too severe

Buckingham: Ridenton injury not too severe

Wellington Phoenix coach Des Buckingham says early signs are positive for Matthew Ridenton after coming off the ground early in his side’s 3-0 away win over Melbourne Victory on Sunday. 3 Apr 2017
Buckingham: Phoenix building momentum

Buckingham: Phoenix building momentum

Wellington Phoenix coach Des Buckingham says the Kiwi side can be satisfied with their recent revival despite the disappointment of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Perth Glory. 5 Mar 2017
Banished trio return to Nix fold

Banished trio return to Nix fold

Wellington Phoenix will welcome trio Roly Bonevacia, Ryan Lowry and Tom Doyle back into the selection fold after last week being banished for breaking team protocol. 28 Feb 2017
Nix axe trio for off-field breach

Nix axe trio for off-field breach

Wellington Phoenix trio Roly Bonevacia, Tom Doyle and Ryan Lowry have been dumped for the squad to face Brisbane Roar this weekend for a “lack of professionalism”. 24 Feb 2017
Finkler out, Nix friendly no nuisance

Finkler out, Nix friendly no nuisance

Wellington Phoenix have lost Gui Finkler for Saturday’s clash with Melbourne City and insist a midweek friendly is no “nuisance” to their plans for the crunch game. 14 Feb 2017
Phoenix not 'carried away' by loss

Phoenix not 'carried away' by loss

Wellington Phoenix boss Des Buckingham is refusing to panic despite his side’s disappointing loss at home to Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday night. 5 Feb 2017
Buckingham: Durante will bounce back from costly error

Buckingham: Durante will bounce back from costly error

Wellington Phoenix coach Des Buckingham is confident skipper Andrew Durante won’t dwell on the error which cost his side a point in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Brisbane Roar. 22 Jan 2017
Phoenix boss hails 'Mikey' magic

Phoenix boss hails 'Mikey' magic

Wellington coach Des Buckingham highlighted the importance of midfielder Michael McGlinchey after the veteran scored the only goal in Phoenix’s 1-0 win over Central Coast on Saturday. 14 Jan 2017
Nix win a tribute to 'perfect mentor' Merrick

Nix win a tribute to 'perfect mentor' Merrick

Wellington Phoenix’s joint interim coach Chris Greenacre says Ernie Merrick’s long-lasting influence filtered through to their morale-boosting win over Central Coast Mariners. 10 Dec 2016
Phoenix name Merrick's replacement

Phoenix name Merrick's replacement

Wellington Phoenix have appointed Chris Greenacre and Des Buckingham as joint Interim Head Coaches after Ernie Merrick stepped down. 5 Dec 2016

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