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Rudan's huge praise for locked down Kiwi midfielder

Rudan's huge praise for locked down Kiwi midfielder

There have been a number of turnaround fortunes in New Zealand's capital this season, but none more prominent than a 22-year-old midfielder's. 27 Feb 2019
Krishna: No more penalties

Krishna: No more penalties

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna has given up taking penalties after costing his side a vital win against Newcastle Jets last weekend. 14 Feb 2019
Homesick Rudan looks set to exit Phoenix

Homesick Rudan looks set to exit Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan looks almost certain to be exiting the New Zealand side for a move to join new A-League side Western United – and a reunion with his family. 14 Feb 2019
Rudan: The Euro move that put me in jail

Rudan: The Euro move that put me in jail

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has spoken for the first time about the transfer deal that destroyed his Euro dream, saw him banged up in jail and turned him to drink. 8 Feb 2019
Wellington Phoenix 3 Central Coast Mariners 2 Player Ratings

Wellington Phoenix 3 Central Coast Mariners 2 Player Ratings

A game for the ages, but not for all the right reasons… 12 Jan 2019
Wellington Phoenix snap up Irish international

Wellington Phoenix snap up Irish international

Wellington Phoenix have dipped into the transfer market, signing Irish International and former Celtic player, Cillian Sheridan until the end of the A-League season. 3 Jan 2019
Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix player ratings

Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix player ratings

A new “Kiwi Messi”, a vulnerable Victory and a rising Phoenix made up the pieces of an emphatic end of year clash. 28 Dec 2018
No respect here: A-League refs cover up

No respect here: A-League refs cover up

A-League referees have taken their grievances to the pitch, covering the 'respect' logos on their sleeves for Friday night's clash. 14 Dec 2018
Rudan: Do you respect us now?

Rudan: Do you respect us now?

Mark Rudan is choosing the carrot, not the stick, after Wellington Phoenix's 1-0 loss to Sydney FC. Or maybe it's a battle cry... 26 Nov 2018
Taylor's advice to A-League refs: 'Let the game flow!'

Taylor's advice to A-League refs: 'Let the game flow!'

Wellington Phoenix defender Steven Taylor says he would like to see games flow more freely in the A-League. 10 Nov 2018
Rudan: 'Everybody in the stadium saw it was a handball'

Rudan: 'Everybody in the stadium saw it was a handball'

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan took a swipe at the Video Assistant Ref after a penalty shout against Melbourne City was waved away on Friday night. 10 Nov 2018
Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix player ratings

Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix player ratings

Melbourne City marquee Ritchie De Laet's long range effort and Bruno Fornaroli's first goal of the season was enough for City to down Wellington Phoenix 2-0 at home. It was a disappointing effort from Wellington with hardly any clear cut chances and their third match without a win. 9 Nov 2018
Wellington Phoenix not chasing marquee after missing out on Rossi

Wellington Phoenix not chasing marquee after missing out on Rossi

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan says the club aren’t chasing a marquee after recently missing out on Italy international Giuseppe Rossi. 2 Nov 2018
Wellington Phoenix's milestone men out to 'make history'

Wellington Phoenix's milestone men out to 'make history'

It’s just one round down in the new A-League campaign and already Wellington Phoenix have put some demons to the sword. 27 Oct 2018
Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets Player Ratings

Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets Player Ratings

It was messy but Mark Rudan is off to a winning start in his debut match as a manager of the Wellington Phoenix as they defeated last season's grand finalists Newcastle Jets 2-1. 21 Oct 2018
Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

New Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan says the time for talk is over and has declared his side ready for the new A-League season. 20 Oct 2018