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Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners player ratings

Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners player ratings

Wellington hosted the Mariners on Saturday with the intention of backing up there fantastic performance away to Sydney last week with another win, while Mike Mulvey’s side were just looking for something to spark their season to life. 15 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
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
Corica, Rudan and the battle for NPL coaches

Corica, Rudan and the battle for NPL coaches

What do Australia's best NPL coaches have to do to be taken seriously by the A-League? Surely it's not punditry... 8 Dec 2018
Ante Covic set for record-breaking return

Ante Covic set for record-breaking return

A-League veteran Ante Covic is set for an unexpected return to top flight action this weekend after he was drafted in as short-term cover for Wellington Phoenix against Sydney FC. 6 Dec 2018
Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory player ratings

Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory player ratings

Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory have played out an exciting 1-1 draw at the ‘cake tin,’ however it will be another controversial VAR decision that will hog the headlines over the coming days. 2 Dec 2018
Pic special: Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory and VAR

Pic special: Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory and VAR

Wellington's Filip Kurto was stretchered off in the 16th minute with concussion after the goalkeeper and Andy Keogh (in his 100th A-League appearance) collided. Could it get any worse for the home side? Yes. 2 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
Pic special: Return of the A-League

Pic special: Return of the A-League

A-League action returned after the international break with round five delivering some cracking clashes. 25 Nov 2018
Player ratings: Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United

Player ratings: Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United

Wellington Phoenix played their 300th A-League game tonight, against Adelaide United but couldn’t deliver on their milestone night. 24 Nov 2018
A-League pic special: The Remembrance Round

A-League pic special: The Remembrance Round

Viva la revolución! Resolute defending and goals from Andy Keogh - four in four matches - and Chris Ikonomidis send Perth Glory two points clear at the top of the table as they saw off Adelaide United 2-0 at Coopers Stadium. 11 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
Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix pic special

Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix pic special

Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix kicked off Remembrance Round at AAMI Park on Friday night with the hosts pulling off a 2-0 victory. Match action by Matt McIndoe/MJM Photography. 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
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
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