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Iconic captain quits A-League

Iconic captain quits A-League

Former Premier League defender Steven Taylor has left Wellington Phoenix after the A-League club's captain agreed a mutual departure. 14 Sep 2020
'Truly humbling': Sky Blues dominate PFA team of the season

'Truly humbling': Sky Blues dominate PFA team of the season

Five of the 16 players in the PFA's A-League team of the season hailed from premiers Sydney FC, while Melbourne City marksman Jamie Maclaren was named captain. 27 Aug 2020
Phoenix skipper Taylor laughs off fatigue fears

Phoenix skipper Taylor laughs off fatigue fears

Fourteen seasons of toil with Newcastle United has left Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor dismissive of suggestions he might be tired. 24 Jul 2020
Phoenix ready for Victory and virus threat

Phoenix ready for Victory and virus threat

Wellington Phoenix believe they're equipped to ride out any uncertainty wrought on the A-League by the coronavirus as they brace for an run of three games in seven days. 14 Mar 2020
Devlin's 'like a little Kante in there...'

Devlin's 'like a little Kante in there...'

Wellington Phoenix skipper Steven Taylor has compared tigerish ball winner Cameron Devlin to French superstar N'Golo Kante. 23 Jan 2020
Phoenix extend leaders' A-League contracts

Phoenix extend leaders' A-League contracts

Wellington have extended the contracts of skipper Steven Taylor and his deputy Alex Rufer for two and three A-League seasons respectively. 1 Jan 2020
Phoenix skipper Taylor wants to stay put

Phoenix skipper Taylor wants to stay put

Captain Steven Taylor has declared a desire to see out his career at Wellington Phoenix, which will be music to the ears of their ambitious A-League coach Ufuk Talay. 20 Dec 2019
'Pure domination' - Steven Taylor delighted with 'Nix performance against Victory

'Pure domination' - Steven Taylor delighted with 'Nix performance against Victory

Though disappointed not to get the three points, Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor was delighted with a performance that he believes was “pure domination" as his club drew 0-0 with Melbourne Victory 15 Dec 2019
Strike force Pheonix is coming, warns skipper

Strike force Pheonix is coming, warns skipper

The A-League will be jolted when prolific English striker Gary Hooper joins Mexican wizard Ulises Davila in the Phoenix front line, says skipper Steven Taylor. 28 Nov 2019
DeVere hails Taylor's Phoenix influence

DeVere hails Taylor's Phoenix influence

Steven Taylor could be excused for easing up in the latter stages of an accomplished career but he's instead become a leader at A-League side Wellington. 24 Nov 2019
'The players are not performing to the best of their abilities for whatever reason...'

'The players are not performing to the best of their abilities for whatever reason...'

Captain Steven Taylor pulled off heroic touches at both ends of the park as Wellington Phoenix bagged their first win of the A-League season, 2-1 over Brisbane Roar. 24 Nov 2019
Taylor replaces Durante as Phoenix captain

Taylor replaces Durante as Phoenix captain

Former English Premier League defender Steven Taylor has been handed the Wellington Phoenix captain's armband after 11 seasons in the care of Andrew Durante. 25 Jul 2019
Taylor defends new Phoenix striker

Taylor defends new Phoenix striker

Steven Taylor says Wellington striker signing David Ball's hard yards in the lower tiers of English soccer have him primed to be an A-League force. 18 Jul 2019
Taylor: 'The A-League's about who wants it more. Simple as that'

Taylor: 'The A-League's about who wants it more. Simple as that'

It's a long way from the Geordie shores of Newcastle to little old Wellington Phoenix. But for new Nix talisman, Steven Taylor, some things never change. 11 Dec 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
Pressure off! Fornaroli opens his account

Pressure off! Fornaroli opens his account

It was an unusually emotional celebration by Bruno Fornaroli as he bagged Melbourne City’s second goal of the night against Wellington Phoenix. 9 Nov 2018

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