Flying Kiwis – February 28
Two moments defined Leeds’ Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday early on Sunday morning. One of them sent Chris Wood to the top of the Champo scoring charts.
More Impassioned Thoughts On The Abby Erceg/Football Ferns/NZ Football Drama
Earlier this week, Abby Erceg announced her retirement from the Football Ferns. The following day NZ Football CEO Andy Martin went on the radio to exercise his right of rebuttal.
The Day They Sacked Ranieri
It wasn't supposed to happen like this, not after the miracle we witnessed last season. But football is an unforgiving beast and nine months after leading Leicester City to the Premier League title, Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as their manager.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 26
In the second half against Sevilla, there were shades, only shades, of the old Leicester hitting hard on the break and using their pace to stretch defenders. Jamie Vardy even scored!
Abby Erceg Retired From Internationals Because She’s A Kiwi Hero
"Due to the unfortunate and unfavourable circumstances within the organisation that is nzf, it is with regret and great sadness that today is the day that I announce my retirement from the international game."
Flying Kiwis – February 21
Chris Wood scored his 22nd goal of the season but Winston Reid got to go to Dubai so it's hard to say who had the better week.
#WellyNix – Next Time Maybe Score Some More Goals, Yeah?
Last week it was the shambolic defence that got the microscope treatment. This week the Wellington Phoenix went right on ahead and conceded five goals at home to Melbourne City.
What If Arsene Wenger Retires at the End of the Season…? (An Alternate History)
It was that devastating 5-1 Champions League defeat in Munich that convinced Arsene Wenger it was time to retire. Looking on at yet another humiliating defeat on the biggest stage he realised that his heart was no longer in it.
The Leicester City Fairy Tale is Getting a Depressing Sequel… But That’s Okay
Godfather III, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Speed 2: Cruise Control, Anchorman 2, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Leicester City 2016-17. You already know what all of these have in common.
Friendly Alert: The All Whites Have Booked Their Confederations Cup Preparation
The All Whites are getting busy, people. Within a week of announcing a pre-Confederations Cup friendly against Belarus, they’ve now gone and added a game against Northern Ireland in there too.
Flying Kiwis – February 14
Chris Wood is both the EFL and PFA Championship Player of the Month or January. Six goals in four league games will do that for ya, the man is on fire
#WellyNix – How Not To Defend In Three Simple Steps
Nobody really expected the Phoenix to beat Sydney anyway, right? Not over there. Even when it was 2-1 it should have been 4-0 to the Sky Blues, mostly it’s just cool that we got a goal out of the whole thing
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 25
Oh… hello, didn’t see you there. Yes I s’pose it’s time for a bit of Premier League picking then, aye? Or we could just watch Arsenal Fan TV rants all day.
Adieu Dimitri Payet, Premier League Maverick
West Ham fans apparently hate their ex-boy Dimitri Payet now, what with the whole public strike and the eventual transfer back home to Marseille. Not sure why, really.
Flying Kiwis – February 7
This was a week of contrasts if ever there was one, right Winston?
Flying Kiwis – Sam Brotherton Signs For Sunderland
It’s a good day when you wake up to news that there’s another New Zealand footballer in the Premier League. All White Sam Brotherton has put pen to paper on a two and a half year deal with the Black Cats.