Wellington Phoenix

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC’s wretched form across the ditch has continued, the New Zealand-based club thumped 4-0 by a rampant Melbourne Victory outfit in their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 round 24 match on Tuesday night.

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WELLINGTON CITY — EUGENE DADI may be playing like a being from another planet for the Wellington Phoenix but any thought that he might be an extra-terrestrial superhero came to a crunching end at Westpac Stadium last Friday.

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WELLINGTON CITY — TROY HEARFIELD came to the Wellington Phoenix as a goalscoring midfielder, but it’s in the club’s last line of defence where he is carving out a big reputation.

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WELLINGTON — NEW ZEALAND World Cup hero Mark Paston has extended his Wellington Phoenix contract and will stay on with the capital club till the end of the Hyundai A-League 20010/11 season.

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WELLINGTON — IVORY COAST striker Eugene Dadi will start for his new club when the Wellington Phoenix take on Brisbane Roar at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.

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WELLINGTON — IVORY COAST international striker Eugene Dadi will join Wellington Phoenix FC for the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON CITY — CHINESE player Jiang Chen’s time on loan to Wellington Phoenix has come to an end, with the striker returning to Tianjin Teda for the Chinese Super League club’s pre-season build-up.

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WELLINGTON — ADRIAN CACERES is determined to make the most of his chance for the Wellington Phoenix tomorrow night in their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 round 20 match against the Central Coast Mariners.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix FC has signed former Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy till the end of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season as cover for the injured Mark Paston.

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PALMERSTON NORTH — A POTENTIALLY record-beating run of unbeaten home games has come to an end, with Wellington Phoenix beaten 1-0 by Sydney FC.

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PALMERSTON NORTH — IT almost couldn’t have been scripted any better – one team attempting to steal a record from very team that holds it in a head-to-head showdown.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix were left to rue a late equaliser from the table-topping Melbourne Victory, drawing 1-1 in their Hyundai A-League match in Wellington on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — THE return of New Zealand World Cup hero Mark Paston is a massive boost to Wellington Phoenix on the eve of their game against competition leaders Melbourne Victory on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix midfielder Daniel has plenty of incentive to turn in a top-shelf performance against Melbourne Victory on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC will not appeal the three-match suspension imposed on defender Manny Muscat following an incident in the Phoenix’s match against Brisbane Roar at the weekend.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix have got one monkey off their back and there’s another they hope to shrug off this weekend.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix’s first away win of the season has come at a critical juncture and coach Ricki Herbert is aiming to ensure his men ride a wave of confidence into the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 playoffs.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington  Phoenix captain Andrew Durante reckons his side is hitting its straps at the right time and that New Zealand’s qualification for next year’s World Cup finals in South Africa has been another big boost.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix vice-captain Tim Brown is working to ensure there is no World Cup hangover ahead of Sunday’s Hyundai A-League clash with the Newcastle Jets this weekend.

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WELLINGTON CITY — A FAST-FINISHING Wellington Phoenix was held to a 1-1 draw by Perth Glory in an exciting Hyundai A-League 2009/10 encounter at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix FC has received a huge boost ahead of its match against Perth Glory on Sunday with confirmation that star striker Paul Ifill will remain in black and gold till at least the end of the Hyundai A-League 20011/12 season.

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THE Wellington Phoenix moved into the top six of the Hyundai A-League with a deserved 3-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Wednesday night.

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WELLINGTON — YOUNG striker Costa Barbarouses has been patient since joining the Wellington Phoenix and is now relishing the chance to showcase his obvious talent.

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WELLINGTON CITY — A VASTLY improved second half performance by the Wellington Phoenix was not enough to stop Sydney FC grabbing a deserved 3-1 win in their clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.

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WHILE Wellington Phoenix’s drubbing of Gold Coast United last weekend shocked many, coach Ricki Herbert wasn’t quite as surprised.

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WELLINGTON — BOON Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill predicted in the lead-up to his side’s latest match that an opposition team was due to cop a hiding.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix delivered six of the best in style at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon to send high-flying Gold Coast United back to the Glitter Strip suffering a good old-fashioned caning.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert had advised Gold Coast United counterpart Miron Bleiberg to follow some of his own advice ahead of the two sides’ big game in Wellington on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix fullback Tony Lochhead will pen his name in the club’s record book when he lines up against Gold Coast United on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — THREE key Wellington Phoenix players have recommitted to the club, signing contract extensions to stay in Wellington well beyond the current Hyundai A-League season.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is understandably relieved about his team’s schedule in the coming month – three games out of the next four to be played out on home turf.

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WELLINGTON CITY — IT COULD be a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire for Wellington Phoenix FC’s New Zealand international contingent this weekend.

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WELLINGTON — CHINESE striker Jiang Chen is a good chance to make the Wellington Phoenix squad for Saturday night’s match against North Queensland Fury.

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WELLINGTON — THE FIFA international window has come at a good time for the Wellington Phoenix, who will use the break to freshen up several key players ahead of the resumption of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC has signalled its intentions for the future by re-signing New Zealand international Leo Bertos for three more seasons in the Hyundai A-League.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert believes Gold Coast United is looking vulnerable and could be ripe for the picking on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC has special reason to be excited about the coming two matches on the itinerary.

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WELLINGTON CITY — IT WAS back to the drawing board for the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the 0-0 stalemate with the Central Coast Mariners their fifth draw in eight outings in the Hyundai A-League this season.

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WELLINGTON CITY — IT’S only a matter of time before the Wellington Phoenix truly hit their straps and punish the opposition.

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WELLINGTON CITY — THIS weekend’s match is a big one for Wellington Phoenix for a variety of reasons.

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WELLINGTON CITY — ADRIAN CACERES has rediscovered his desire to achieve as a professional footballer and he’s crediting his new club with reinvigorating his hunger to play.

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WELLINGTON CITY —  IT WAS heartbreak for the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon, a 94th-minute goal by North Queensland Fury denying the home side what looked certain to be a valuable Hyundai A-League 2009/10 home win.

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WELLINGTON — THE striker dubbed “God” has been the centre of attention in the lead-up to Sunday’s clash between Wellington Phoenix and the North Queensland Fury, but the hosts are working on ensuring he gets no opportunities to be the centre of attention on the playing field.

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WELLINGTON CITY — MOST sides would be happy to leave Melbourne with a Hyundai A-League 2009/10 point in the bank but Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert was still not satisfied after his side’s 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.

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WELLINGTON CITY — TWO youngsters have a shot at making their Hyundai A-League debuts for the Wellington Phoenix this weekend as the New Zealand-based club faces another tough test away to Melbourne Victory.

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WELLINGTON — DESPITE dominating for much of their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 round five match the Wellington Phoenix were left to rue only snaring one competition point against Adelaide United at Westpac Stadium on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON CITY — RICKI HERBERT has handed playmaker Daniel his first opportunity to start for the Wellington Phoenix this season and the Brazilian-turned-Kiwi is focused on making the most of his opportunity.

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WELLINGTON CITY — RICKI HERBERT is playing his cards close to his chest ahead of Wellington Phoenix’s key clash with Adelaide United at Westpac Stadium on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — CHAMPIONSHIP-winning attacking midfielder Adrian Caceres will join Wellington Phoenix FC for the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season after inking a deal at the weekend.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert was blunt in his assessment of his team’s performance in a 2-0 loss to Sydney FC: “We weren’t good enough tonight.”   Goals to Brendan Gan and John Aloisi at the Sydney Football Stadium sealed the three Hyundai A-League 2009/10 points for the hosts in a match where the Phoenix fought resolutely to stay in touch for 75 minutes.

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WELLINGTON — REECE CROWTHER has extra incentive to turn on a big performance should he start for the Wellington Phoenix in their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 round four match against Sydney FC on Sunday – the 20-year-old’s goalkeeping coach is set to be on the bench as the Phoenix’s reserve custodian.

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WELLINGTON —   AS far as history goes, Wellington Phoenix FC’s gutsy effort to grab a Hyundai A-League 2009/20 point at the Suncorp Stadium cauldron was significant.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC’s most capped player is working hard to recapture the form that led him to be regarded as one of the Hyundai A-League’s best fullbacks and earn a trial with English Premier League club Middlesbrough.

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WELLINGTON CITY — LIFE’S good for Wellington Phoenix playmaker Diego Walsh at the moment and he’s confident things will get even better.

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WELLINGTON CITY — IT WAS the Leo Bertos show at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday afternoon – the attacking midfielder’s sensational 85th-minute strike securing three competition points for the Wellington Phoenix in their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 home opener against Perth Glory.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix defensive midfielder Jon McKain is determined his 200th appearance at national league level goes much better than his 199th.

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PAUL IFILL sets himself the highest of standards as a professional footballer and the Wellington Phoenix striker is barely giving himself a pass mark following his first match for the club.

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WELLINGTON — THE Wellington Phoenix have paid the price for the a slow and nervous start to their Hyundai A-League 2009/10 campaign, beaten 3-2 by the Newcastle Jets in Newcastle.

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WELLINGTON CITY — THE bookies don’t rate the Wellington Phoenix to be in the reckoning come playoffs time in the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 – and club skipper Andrew Durante couldn’t be happier.

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WELLINGTON CITY — FOLLOWING recent sponsorship developments in Asia/Pacific, Sony New Zealand has secured increased investment for football in New Zealand and is thrilled to be back onboard as major partner of Wellington Phoenix FC.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix have completed their interim squad for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season with confirmation today of the signing of Chinese under-23 international striker Jiang Chen on a season-long loan deal from Tianjin Teda.

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WELLINGTON CITY — IF the turnout at Wellington Phoenix FC’s annual family day is any indication, the club is in for a huge Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert has given his squad a big thumbs up following the club’s three-match tour to China and Australia.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC is heading to Australia high on confidence despite a narrow loss in a pre-season tour match in China overnight.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC’s striking stocks have been boosted significantly with the signing for Barbados international and former Millwall, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace marksman Paul Ifill.

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WELLINGTON Phoenix FC have begin their tour of China with an excellent 2-2 draw with Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda in Tianjin tonight.

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WELLINGTON — WHILE the apparel of many professional sporting teams seems to get increasingly garish with each passing season, Wellington Phoenix FC has bucked the trend by adopting a traditional design for its main playing strip for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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CHRISTCHURCH — CHRISTCHURCH is fast becoming Wellington Phoenix FC’s home away from home, and one of the city’s favourite footballing sons is thrilled to be back in the southern stronghold for another match on his home turf.

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WELLINGTON — HAMILTON teenager Marco Rojas has won the ultimate prize as a result of a scholarship run by supporters of Wellington Phoenix FC, signing a two-year deal to join the New Zealand-based club in the Hyundai A-League.

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QUEENSTOWN — WELLINGTON Phoenix playmaker Daniel admits he’s no fan of the cold, so he’s got mixed feelings on the Phoenix’s pre-season clash with the Melbourne Victory in Queenstown on Saturday.

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HAVING supplied the core of the New Zealand team that went agonisingly close to pulling off a stunning upset against world champions Italy, Wellington Phoenix FC has good reason to be especially proud of Thursday morning’s thrilling result.

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WELLINGTON CITY — FORMER Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Reece Crowther has been rewarded for an impressive trial with Wellington Phoenix, securing a one-year deal to join the club for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC has taken the notion of football as a traditional winter code to heart, with confirmation of a pre-season match against Melbourne Victory in Queenstown next month.

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WELLINGTON CITY — THE fledgling football career of Wellington Phoenix defender Manny Muscat continues to go from strength to strength, with confirmation of his selection to represent Malta in a World Cup qualifier and an international friendly.

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WELLINGTON — THE natural ability of three young players on trial with the Wellington Phoenix this month is not in doubt  the question is: can they step up to the next level?

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WELLINGTON — FORMER Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould has joined the Wellington Phoenix as an assistant to head coach Ricki Herbert, completing the Phoenix’s coaching line-up for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON — Greenacre: Wellington’s The Place To Be A SIGNIFICANT piece in Wellington Phoenix’s Hyundai A-League 2009/10 recruitment jigsaw has fallen into place with confirmation of the signing of English striker Chris Greenacre.

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WELLINGTON — MORE games, more rivalries and two big clashes outside Wellington for the first time – Wellington Phoenix fans have cause for excitement following the release of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season draw.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert could barely take the smile off his face throughout his side’s first training session of the new season today, impressed by the condition of his players after a lengthy off-season.

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WELLINGTON CITY — STRIKER Leo Bertos has capped a fantastic Hyundai A-League season by being named Wellington Phoenix’s best at the club’s annual awards function in the capital on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix midfielder Richard Johnson will retire from all football at the conclusion of his contract with the New Zealand-based Hyundai A-League club in June.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington  Phoenix forwards Greg Draper and Adam Kwasnik will not have their contracts renewed by the club for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC’s brave charge to the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 playoffs has been snuffed out by the Melbourne Victory, 2-0 winners in Melbourne on Friday night.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix FC has secured a key addition to its squad for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season, signing Brazilian attacking midfielder Diego Walsh on a two-year contract.

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WELLINGTON — IT ALMOST couldn’t have been scripted any better – the final round of the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 regular season, two teams fighting it out for one remaining spot in the top four facing off against two teams battling for the minor premiership.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix’s hopes of reaching the top four will go down to the final round of the season after a gutsy, determined 1-1 draw against Adelaide United in their Hyundai A-League 2008/09 encounter at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix FC has issued a call to arms to fans – help the club turn back the Red tide at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — VAUGHAN COVENY admits he didn’t expect to be so overwhelmed by emotion when he announced his retirement from professional football to his Wellington Phoenix teammates.

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WELLINGTON — THE Wellington Phoenix face a huge test of character at Westpac Stadium this weekend as they seek to keep their Hyundai A-League playoffs dream alive following a gutting 1-0 loss to Sydney FC on Sunday night.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante smiles wryly when reminded of an interesting statistic from his side’s season to date – he did not play of role in both of his side’s wins against Sydney FC this season.

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WELLINGTON — LIKE his team’s fortunes, the form of Wellington Phoenix young gun Troy Hearfield is on the up.

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WELLINGTON CITY — A SUBLIME first-half performance by keeper Glen Moss and three goals in the second half have the Wellington Phoenix firmly in contention for a spot in the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 playoffs after the Phoenix smoked the Newcastle Jets 3-0 on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — WHILE speculation about which teams will make the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 playoffs hits fever-pitch, Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is remaining focused on his side’s task at hand – beating the Newcastle Jets on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix fan-favourite Daniel has issued a rallying call to kids – get behind the team this weekend.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix’s mission to make the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 playoffs takes a significant turn against the Newcastle Jets this weekend after Sunday night’s gut-wrenching loss to the Queensland Roar.

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WELLINGTON CITY — WELLINGTON Phoenix FC got the Christmas festivities underway against the Central Coast Mariners and now the goal is to keep the party rolling against the Queensland Roar on Sunday.

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WELLINGTON — GOALKEEPER Mark Paston has pledged his ongoing allegiance to Wellington Phoenix FC, re-signing with the club for another season.

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WELLINGTON CITY — SHANE SMELTZ may lead the race for the Hyundai A-League’s Golden Boot award, but the Phoenix striker also knows how to use his head.

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WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix have stepped on to the Hyundai A-League top-four tightrope and a delicate balancing act has begun.

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WELLINGTON — IT WAS a case of one competition point gained but two lost for the Wellington Phoenix when they drew 1-1 with Perth Glory in their Hyundai A-League encounter at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.

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