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Pignata: We Deserve Respect

Pignata: We Deserve Respect

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata says the recent win over Melbourne Victory was a big statement as much as a three-point haul. 2 Dec 2008
Smeltz 'Was Offered Marquee'

Smeltz 'Was Offered Marquee'

EXCLUSIVE: Shane Smeltz was offered marquee status to remain at Wellington Phoenix with the club's CEO adamant that the striker had been handed a 'blank sheet' to list his demands. 25 Nov 2008
Phoenix Seeking Stadium Swell

Phoenix Seeking Stadium Swell

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata insists there is no crowd crisis at the club but says the A-League is not immune to the current economic climate.
25 Nov 2008
Adams Concern Over Defoe Blow

Adams Concern Over Defoe Blow

Jermain Defoe's revelation that he requires surgery on a calf injury has given manager Tony Adams a major selection dilemma ahead of Thursday night's UEFA Cup tie with AC Milan. 25 Nov 2008
Pulis Hails New Boys

Pulis Hails New Boys

TONY Pulis hailed the pedigree of the Barclays Premier League's newest clubs after watching his side record their fifth win of the season against West Brom. 24 Nov 2008
Defoe Surgery Woe For Adams

Defoe Surgery Woe For Adams

PORTSMOUTH'S England striker Jermain Defoe is facing the possibility of surgery that could rule him out for six weeks as new manager Tony Adams contemplates fielding a weakened team for the club's clash with Italian giants AC Milan in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. 24 Nov 2008
Defoe To Go Talk Makes Adams Grizzly

Defoe To Go Talk Makes Adams Grizzly

TONY Adams has told the club's owner Alexandre Gaydamak he will quit as manager if the club sell striker England Jermain Defoe - or any of the other players he wants to keep - in the January transfer window. 17 Nov 2008
Zola Seeks To Outwit 'Intelligent' Adams

Zola Seeks To Outwit 'Intelligent' Adams

WEST Ham boss Gianfranco Zola still remembers his first meeting with Tony Adams 14 years ago in Copenhagen - and now he his hoping for more success from their first encounter as managers. 15 Nov 2008
Adams Keeps Lid on Top-Flight Pressure

Adams Keeps Lid on Top-Flight Pressure

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is not fazed by the pressure which comes up with being a top-flight boss and said: "My life has hardly changed at all - and I'm still enjoying it." 14 Nov 2008
Adams' Only Fear Is 'Now' Society

Adams' Only Fear Is 'Now' Society

New Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is "very positive" about his future at the club - but does worry he may not be given the time he needs to prove himself. 12 Nov 2008
Popa: Why I'm Quitting Now...

Popa: Why I'm Quitting Now...

TONY Popovic, one of the great warriors of Australian football, will never play again - but will start immediately as an assistant coach at Sydney FC. 11 Nov 2008
FFA Pays Tribute To Sydney Star

FFA Pays Tribute To Sydney Star

FOOTBALL Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley today welcomed the addition of Tony Popovic to the Hyundai A-League coaching ranks. 11 Nov 2008
Popovic To Call It A Day

Popovic To Call It A Day

SOCCEROOS hero and Sydney FC skipper Tony Popovic is expected to announce his immediate retirement at lunchtime today. 11 Nov 2008
Adams Targets Top-10 Finish

Adams Targets Top-10 Finish

NEW Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is not about to change the habit of a lifetime after getting his big chance as a manager. 10 Nov 2008
Popa: We Can Cope With Smeltz

Popa: We Can Cope With Smeltz

TONY Popovic is confident Sydney FC's defensive kids can cope with the threat posed by Wellington Phoenix's Gold Coast-bound hit man Shane Smeltz. 7 Nov 2008
Mr Cranky Seeks Mood Change

Mr Cranky Seeks Mood Change

SYDNEY FC boss John Kosmina hopes harsh lessons have been learned as he looks to the players to banish his cranky mood against Wellington Phoenix tomorrow night. 6 Nov 2008