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Football 30 Oct 2024
Turn the City Yellow: Wellington Phoenix Call on Fans to Show Support

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome is calling on Wellingtonians to turn the city yellow this weekend.

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Sport 26 Oct 2024
Phoenix win four Wellington Sports Awards

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix have triumphed in four categories at the Āti Awa Wellington Regional Sports Awards.

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Football 1 Oct 2024
Nix quartet called up to All Whites

WELLINGTON CITY — Four Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the All Whites squad for this month’s internationals against Tahiti and Malaysia.

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Football 17 May 2022
Phoenix quartet called up to All Whites

Four Wellington Phoenix players will help the All Whites try and qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Football 10 May 2022
Date and venue set for elimination final

WELLINGTON CITY — The Wellington Phoenix’s path to the Isuzu UTE A-League grand final is through Melbourne.

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Football 26 Nov 2012
Brockie goal earns Phoenix deserved point

Jeremy Brockie continued his scoring streak to earn the Wellington Phoenix a well-deserved 1-1 draw with Perth Glory at the NIB Stadium last night.

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Football 6 Nov 2012
Not much to smile about

Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert didn’t have much to smile about as his team was beaten 3-2 by Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium last night to continue a poor record in the Victorian capital.

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Football 15 Oct 2012
Phoenix defy the odds in brave draw

The Wellington Phoenix remain unbeaten in the Hyundai A-League after grinding out a gutsy 1-1 draw with Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park today.

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Football 11 Oct 2012
Mirjan Pavlovic restricted by medical condition

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix footballer Mirjan Pavlovic has a medical condition which restricts his ability to play professional football.

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Football 14 Sep 2012
Phoenix sign Belgian International

Ricki Herbert’s search for a top striker ended yesterday when Belgian international Stein Huysegems arrived in Wellington.

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Football 7 Sep 2012
Revera renew Phoenix sponsorship

Business computing infrastructure company Revera have confirmed they will continue to sponsor the Wellington Phoenix for the next two years.

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Football 31 Aug 2012
Plenty to smile about for Brockie

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie has had plenty to smile about on his club's tour of India.

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Football 30 Aug 2012
No stopping free scoring Brockie

Jeremy Brockie’s rich vein of form on Wellington Phoenix’s Indian tour continued yesterday.

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Football 24 Aug 2012
Boyd living the dream at the Phoenix

WELLINGTON — Teenage footballer Tyler Boyd is living the dream and he has seven of his mates along for the ride.

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Football 21 Aug 2012
Wellington Phoenix accept suspensions

The Wellington Phoenix Football Club has accepted suspensions handed down to the three players sent off in Saturday’s pre-season game against the Newcastle Jets in Weston.

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Football 21 Aug 2012
Phoenix take strong disciplinary action following red cards

Following the incidents in the match against Newcastle Jets in Weston on Saturday night, the Wellington Phoenix has taken strong disciplinary steps to ensure that it does not happen again.

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Football 18 Jul 2012
Greenacre takes up coaching role

Chris Greenacre hopes his first coaching role will be the start of a long and fulfilling career in the job.

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Football 10 Jul 2012
Sigmund commits to the Phoenix

WELLINGTON — Outstanding central defender Ben Sigmund has committed himself to the Wellington Phoenix for the next three years.

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News 3 Jul 2012
Deloitte joins Phoenix

Deloitte has teamed up with the Wellington Phoenix as the club’s official accountancy partner.

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Advertising 28 Jun 2012
Phoenix make important signing

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix today announced another signing, but this time it is an important off-field one.

Clemenger BBDO managing director Andrew Holt, left, with Phoenix general manager David Dome

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Football 21 Jun 2012
Phoenix youngsters named

WELLINGTON — Gareth Morgan's vision for a footballing school of excellence at the Wellington Phoenix moved a step closer to fruition today with the announcement of its first participants.

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Football 19 Jun 2012
Phoenix sign Totori

Solomon Islands striker Benjamin Totori made such an impression on Ricki Herbert at the recent OFC Nations Cup that the coach has signed him for the Wellington Phoenix.

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Football 29 May 2012
Sanchez confirmed for another year

Talented Spanish midfielder Dani Sanchez will be with the Wellington Phoenix for the 2012-13 Hyundai A-League season.

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Football 18 May 2012
Greenacre looking to the future

Evergreen Wellington Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre sets about consolidating his future in football this week when he fronts up for a UEFA A-Licence coaching course in Reading, England.

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Football 17 May 2012
Paston commits to Phoenix

WELLINGTON — There was more good news for Wellington Phoenix fans today with goalkeeper Mark Paston confirming he will be with the club again next season after signing a one-year deal.

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Football 9 May 2012
Daniel still wants to play for New Zealand

WELLINGTON — Popular Brazilian Daniel may be leaving the Wellington Phoenix but his dream of playing for New Zealand is still alive.

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Football 27 Apr 2012
Gould returns to Phoenix with high hopes

WELLINGTON — Goalkeeping coach Jonathan Gould came within touching distance of winning the Hyundai A-League title with Perth Glory, and now believes he can go that extra yard with the Wellington Phoenix next season.

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Football 25 Apr 2012
Phoenix award dinner winners

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix Awards dinner tonight turned into a benefit for central defender Ben Sigmund.

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Football 11 Apr 2012
Welnix Announces Football Grassroots Programme

WELLINGTON CITY — The ownership consortium of the Wellington Phoenix, Welnix LP, today announced it is establishing a football finishing school with a focus on preparing promising youth players for professional careers.

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Football 27 Mar 2012
Herbert describes Brown retirement as massive loss

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert says Tim Brown's retirement will be a massive loss to the club and New Zealand football overall.

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Football 22 Mar 2012
Nova Energy excited to rise with Phoenix

WELLINGTON — Nova Energy Chief Executive Officer Babu Bahirathan today welcomed a sponsorship deal that Nova Energy has agreed with the Wellington Phoenix Football Club.

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Football 22 Mar 2012
Phoenix kick off finals

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix will kick off the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League final series at Westpac Stadium on Friday March 30.

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Football 20 Mar 2012
Phoenix Skipper wants fans to help him celebrate

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante hopes the fans will turn out in force on Sunday to help him celebrate playing 100 games for the club.

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Football 19 Mar 2012
chance for Phoenix to prove themselves

WELLINGTON — Combative midfielder Tim Brown believes Sunday's game with Hyundai A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners gives the Wellington Phoenix an opportunity to show they are genuine title contenders.

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Football 15 Mar 2012
Passionate Sigmund leads the way

WELLINGTON — No player epitomises the spirit within the Wellington Phoenix more than defender Ben Sigmund, and his passion will be to the fore again in Friday night's vital Hyundai A-League game against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Stadium.

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Football 15 Mar 2012
Phoenix players in demand

WELLINGTON CITY — The days of Wellington Phoenix flying under the radar on their trips across the Tasman are long gone.

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Football 11 Mar 2012
Phoenix show character

WELLINGTON — A stunning 80th minute goal from talisman striker Paul Ifill earned the Wellington Phoenix a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

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Football 8 Mar 2012
Muscat looking forward to melbourne

WELLINGTON CITY — Manny Muscat's month-old daughter Neveah will make her first appearance at a Wellington Phoenix game on Saturday and he hopes she will bring the team good luck.

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Football 1 Mar 2012
Business as usual for the Phoenix

WELLINGTON CITY — It is business as usual for head coach Ricki Herbert and the Wellington Phoenix, despite uncertainty as to whether the Hyundai A-League game against Gold Coast United will take place on Sunday at Westpac Stadium.

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Football 24 Feb 2012
Brown Back And Raring To Go In Sydney

Never a good spectator at the best of times, Wellington Phoenix midfielder Tim Brown was a frustrated watcher when his team went down 0-2 to Hyundai A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners in Gosford last week.

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Community 21 Feb 2012
Phoenix mark Children's Day

Sunday March 4 is New Zealand's Children's Day and this year it coincides with the Wellington Phoenix's Week 22 clash with Gold Coast United.

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Football 20 Feb 2012
Injured Daniel returns home

The Wellington Phoenix’ already thin playing numbers have been depleted further with Daniel sustaining an ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.

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Football 12 Feb 2012
Lia In For Busy Time On Return

Vince Lia could be in for a busy time when he returns to the Wellington Phoenix starting line up against defending Hyundai A-League champions Brisbane Roar at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.

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Deaths 10 Feb 2012
Phoenix owner passes away in Seattle

Lloyd Morrison, a driving force behind the Welnix consortium that saved the Wellington Phoenix football club, passed away yesterday in a Seattle hospital after a long battle with leukemia.

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Football 3 Feb 2012
Lochhead reaches milestone

Tony Lochhead will play his 100th game for the Wellington Phoenix against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday night but he would swap that milestone for a win.

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Football 31 Jan 2012
Phoenix Black Out strip benefits Cure Kids

WELLINGTON — In Sunday’s stunning 3-1 win over Melbourne Heart the Wellington Phoenix wore a unique, once-only black adidas strip designed by team members in aid of Cure Kids The game was themed specifically for the occasion as a “Black Out”.

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Football 30 Jan 2012
Phoenix into second place

WELLINGTON CITY — The Wellington Phoenix turned on the style in the second half to beat Melbourne Heart 3-1 at Westpac Stadium today and move into second place on the Hyundai A-League table.

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Football 26 Jan 2012
Phoenix and Crusaders talk travel

CHRISTCHURCH — Earlier this month Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert, searching for answers as his team tried in vain to win on the road, hit on the idea of talking to someone who regularly tasted success away from home.

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Football 25 Jan 2012
Gareth's Guest Launches

The Wellington Phoenix will launch “Gareth’s Guest” at the Phoenix’s next home game against Melbourne Heart on January 29.

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Football 23 Jan 2012
Phoenix partnership with TAB Sport a great bet for football

Wellington Phoenix FC has secured a new partnership with national sports betting agency TAB Sport that will help the club enhance its profile throughout New Zealand.

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Football 23 Jan 2012
Muscat stays loyal to Phoenix

Manny Muscat celebrated agreeing a new two-year deal by scoring the goal that gave Wellington Phoenix a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Friday night.

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Football 20 Jan 2012
Daniel 100 not out

WELLINGTON CITY — Daniel will join Tim Brown in the Wellington Phoenix Centurions Club tomorrow when he plays his 100th Hyundai A-League game for theclub against the Newcastle Jets at Ausgrid Stadium.

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Football 16 Jan 2012
Mission Accomplished For Paston

It was mission accomplished on three fronts for goalkeeper Mark Paston when the Wellington Phoenix beat Gold Coast United 1-0 at Skilled Park on Sunday.

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Football 16 Jan 2012
Muscat looking to break duck

As the Wellington Phoenix prepare for their Hyundai A-League clash with Gold Coast United at Skilled Park tomorrow there has been plenty of light-hearted banter directed at fullback Manny Muscat.

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Football 13 Jan 2012
Wellington Phoenix Gets In Behind Local Football

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix and Capital Football have announced a ticketing initiative that looks set to benefit both the club and the locall football community.

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Football 4 Jan 2012
Phoenix talisman returns for Sydney clash

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix talisman Paul Ifill will return to the squad for today’s Hyundai A-League game against Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium but whether he will be in the starting line up is still undecided.

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Football 29 Dec 2011
Durante staying focussed

WELLINGTON CITY — The old cliché of one game at a time is firmly on Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante’s mind as the team heads for Australia once more for Friday’s game against cellar dwellers Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.

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Football 23 Dec 2011
Downey makes surprise return for Phoenix

WELLINGTON CITY — Jimmy Downey will make a surprise return on the Wellington Phoenix bench against Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium tonight.

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Football 21 Dec 2011
Daniel Raring To Go

It hasn’t been a happy season so far for Wellington Phoenix midfielder Daniel Lins Cortes, but the Brazilian hopes he will get the chance to take his frustrations out on the Newcastle Jets on Friday.

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Football 19 Dec 2011
Phoenix beaten by Victory

WELLINGTON CITY — Three first half goals by Melbourne Victory gave them a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park tonight.

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Football 18 Dec 2011
Brown says there will be no complacency

WELLINGTON — Eleven weeks into the Hyundai A-League season midfielder Tim Brown gives his Wellington Phoenix team a pass mark, but warns he and his team-mates can’t afford to take their foot off the pedal.

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Football 15 Dec 2011
Phoenix victory in Dunedin

DUNEDIN — Goals from talisman Paul Ifill and midfielder Nicky Ward gave the Wellington Phoenix a deserved 2-0 win over defending Hyundai A-League champions Brisbane Roar at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight (14 December).

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Football 14 Dec 2011
Griffiths back in the mix for Phoenix

DUNEDIN — Brent Griffiths is delighted to have broken back into the Wellington Phoenix squad and is now hoping to take the next step by being named in the starting line up for tomorrow’s Hyundai A-League game against Brisbane Roar at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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Football 10 Dec 2011
Super Sigmund nets three points

WELLINGTON CITY — A superb 84th minute headed goal by Ben Sigmund gave Wellington Phoenix a 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium tonight and three valuable points.

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Football 9 Dec 2011
Ifill looking to get one over Smeltz

WELLINGTON — Much is being made of Paul Ifill’s attempt to overcome Shane Smeltz as Wellington Phoenix’ leading goal scorer when they take on Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.

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Football 9 Dec 2011
Ifill sticks with Phoenix

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert and the club’s new owners were given a vote of confidence today when Paul Ifill rebuffed offers from other A-League clubs and signed a new two-year deal.

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Football 5 Dec 2011
Disappointment for Phoenix in Morwell

WELLINGTON CITY — The Wellington Phoenix’ improved away form continued today, but not being able to put the ball in the net meant they came away from Morwell with nothing to show for their efforts in a 1-0 loss to Melbourne Heart.

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News 29 Nov 2011
Phoenix players public shave off

The Wellington Phoenix are not fans of close shaves on the field but on Thursday they will welcome one off it.

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Football 28 Nov 2011
Brown strike caps Phoenix win

WELLINGTON CITY — A fantastic 40-metre strike by midfielder Tim Brown capped a free-flowing display by the Wellington Phoenix as they beat Sydney FC 2-1 at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium tonight.

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Football 20 Nov 2011
Phoneix show character before record crowd

"For the second time in six days the Wellington Phoenix showed what coach Ricki Herbert called “immense character” to come from behind and earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Adelaide United before a club record crowd of 20,078.

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Football 14 Nov 2011
Brown goal earns Phoenix point in Brisbane

WELLINGTON CITY — Tim Brown celebrated his 100th Hyundai A-League performance with a goal that earned the Wellington Phoenix a point in a 1-1 draw with defending champions Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium tonight.

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Football 11 Nov 2011
Tim Brown 100 not out

WELLINGTON CITY — When Tim Brown was looking for a club where he could ply his trade as a professional footballer, the furthest thing from his mind was notching up a century of appearances in the Hyundai A-League.

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Football 5 Nov 2011
Disappointing Night For Phoenix

There was more disappointment for the Wellington Phoenix when they were beaten 2-1 by Central Coast Mariners at Westpac Stadium tonight.

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Football 4 Nov 2011
Special day for Griffith's

WELLINGTON — Brent Griffiths’ starting debut for the Wellington Phoenix  against Central Coast Mariners at Westpac Stadium will be all the more special as his brother Royston will be in the Mariners line up.

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Football 21 Oct 2011
Durante aiming high in Perth

Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante is buzzing after the birth of his first child and hopes he will still be on a high when he flies home from Perth with his team-mates on Monday.

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Football 20 Oct 2011
Fans' Phoenix Scholarship Offers Unique Opportunity

The successful partnership between fans and professionals that launched the career of Marco Rojas is set to continue under the new Wellington Phoenix owners Welnix, with the football club and the fan club announcing together today that the Retro Ricki Youth Scholarship will continue in season 2011/12.

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Football 17 Oct 2011
Ward Cleared To Play For Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicky Ward has been cleared to play against Perth on Sunday.

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Football 6 Oct 2011
Sony Renew Phoenix Sponsorship

Wellington Phoenix chief executive Nathan Greenham today announced that the club’s principal sponsor Sony has renewed its partnership for a further year.

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Football 4 Oct 2011
Pantelis Out For Season With Knee Injury

Lucas Pantelis will have to wait till next season to make his Hyundai A-League debut for the Wellington Phoenix.

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Football 30 Sep 2011
Phoenix Roar Back Into Dunedin

DUNEDIN — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is delighted Dunedin has been given the green light to stage the week 10 regional round Hyundai A-League game against champions Brisbane Roar on Wednesday December 14 at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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Football 28 Sep 2011
Double Injury Blow For Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix has suffered a double injury blow 11 days out from the club’s first Hyundai A-League game.

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Football 19 Sep 2011
Serepisos meets with FFA

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix chairman Terry Serepisos met with Football Federation Australia representatives in Sydney today regarding the club’s ownership.

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Football 6 Sep 2011
Wellington Phoenix sign Sanchez

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix today confirmed the club has signed talented Spanish midfielder Dani Sanchez on a one-year contract.

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Football 29 Aug 2011
Phoenix fightback pleases coach

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert left Shepparton on Friday night pleased with his players’ reactions in a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Heart at Deakin Reserve.

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Football 26 Aug 2011
Warner to make debut for Phoenix in Shepparton

Tony Warner will make his debut in goal for Wellington Phoenix against Melbourne Heart in a practice game at Shepparton tonight.

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Football 18 Aug 2011
Phoenix sign goalkeeper

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert ticked off another box today when he confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Tony Warner.

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Football 11 Aug 2011
Wellington Phoenix unveils new playing strip

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix and its new apparel sponsor adidas today unveiled the team’s new uniform, in front of fans in Wellington.

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Football 8 Aug 2011
adidas announces Wellington Phoenix sponsorship deal

New uniform to be unveiled at public event on Wednesday adidas is proud to announce it has signed a deal to kit out the Wellington Phoenix Football Club.

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Football 29 Jul 2011
Brisbane striker on trial with Phoenix

WELLINGTON CITY — Brisbane Strikers goalscoring machine Matt Thurtell is the latest trialist to join up with the Wellington Phoenix.

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Football 23 Jul 2011
Greenacre joins Phoenix coaching staff

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre has taken the first step on what he hopes will be a long and successful road by joining the coaching staff at the club.

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Football 20 Jul 2011
Phoenix sign Tsattalios

WELLINGTON — Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is delighted to have secured the signature of former Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets fullback Niko Tsattalios.

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Football 14 Jul 2011
Phoenix Memberships on Sale

WELLINGTON — Existing members will have an exclusive three-week window for renewal when Wellington Phoenix memberships for the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League go on sale on Friday July 15.

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Football 8 Jul 2011
Phoenix to play double header in Auckland

AUCKLAND — Wellington Phoenix head to Auckland later this month for a double-header against the Junior All Whites and ASB Premiership champions Waitakere United.

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Football 8 Jul 2011
Phoenix win first hit out

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix had their first hit out of the 2011-12 season against Central League high flyers Miramar on Wednesday night, winning 2-0 on Te Whaea’s artificial surface.

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Football 30 May 2011
Paul Ifill runs for kids

WELLINGTON CITY — Star striker Paul Ifill has given Wellington Phoenix fans plenty to shout about over the past two seasons.

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Football 25 May 2011
Hard work pays off for Pavlovic

WELLINGTON CITY — Working hard during the off-season has paid dividends for young Wellington Phoenix striker Mirjan Pavlovic with his inclusion in Australia’s Olyroos squad for a friendly against Japan on June 1.

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Football 17 May 2011
Ifill on way back

WELLINGTON CITY — No one in the Hyundai A-League is looking forward to pre-season training more than Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill.

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Football 16 May 2011
Phoenix signs Lucas Pantelis

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert confirmed tonight that the club had secured the services of Adelaide United midfielder Lucas Pantelis for the coming season.

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Football 5 May 2011
Phoenix Sign Downey

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert is delighted to have completed the signing of former Perth Glory and North Queensland fullback Jimmy Downey from Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam on a two-year deal.

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Football 18 Mar 2011
Phoenix assistant coach returns to Australia

WELLINGTON CITY — Ricki Herbert will need to find a new assistant coach after Luciano Trani decided to move back to his native Australia for family reasons.

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