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A #SaveTheNix Yarn - Part Two: This Actually Doesn't Make Sense

#SaveTheNix and grow the A-League?

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Written by Scott Miller On October 27, 2015 Tagged Football, A-League

A #SaveTheNix Yarn - Part One: Emotional

The Diggity Doc's turnt up about the FFA's rejection of the Wellington Phoenix in part one of his #SaveTheNix yarn.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 27, 2015 Tagged A-League, Football

Flying Kiwis – October 27

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Also penalties and red cards a-plenty. And Troll Winston.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 27, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

Pass & Move – The Blandchester Derby

There are derbies that shake the very foundations of a city… and then there was this.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 26, 2015 Tagged Pass & Move, Premier League

Ernie! Yes Wellington Phoenix, This Is Good

Cheeky McGlinchey ripped a stunner of a free kick and the Wellington Phoenix put on a show against the Brisbane Roar.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 26, 2015 Tagged Football, A-League, Ernie!

The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 10

Must be time for another Manchester Derby, don't ya think? Haven't had one of those in a while. Obviously Jonesy thinks so.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 22, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Ernie! The Wellington Phoenix/Vince Lia Snatches A Late Win

We're on the board folks! Thanks to Vince Lia the ... great?

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Written by Scott Miller On October 20, 2015 Tagged Ernie!, Football, A-League

Flying Kiwis – October 20

What strange hell is this where West Ham play well without Winston Reid!? Oh, and Woody got his manager sacked. Sorta.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 20, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

Pass & Move – A New Red Dawn

Even after a week and more of press conferences, fan jubilation and opinion pieces, it was still beyond surreal to see Jürgen Klopp take his pre-match interview in a Liverpool jacket. 

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 19, 2015 Tagged Premier League, Pass & Move

The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 9

Welcome to the Premier League, Mr Klopp. And pleasant returns to you also, Mr Allardyce.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 15, 2015 Tagged Premier League, The Wildcard

Can’t Stop The Klopp: Here’s What Jolly Jürgen Needs to Do to Fix Liverpool

When Jürgen Klopp turned up to work at Liverpool Football Club for the first time, there was probably a list of tasks taped to his office door. Or maybe more like a full dossier thumped on his desk.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 13, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Ernie! The Wellington Phoenix Are Back #Dejavu

New season, same problems for the Wellington Phoenix as they went down 2-1 to Newcastle at home.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 13, 2015 Tagged A-League, Football, Ernie!

Ernie! The Wellington Phoenix Are Back

The Wellington Phoenix are back and we're all in on this Jeffrey Sarpong lad #COYN

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Written by Scott Miller On October 7, 2015 Tagged Ernie!, A-League, Football

The Slippery Demise of Brendan Rodgers

Ah, Mr Rodgers. Where did it all go wrong?

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 7, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Flying Kiwis – October 6

The lad Winnie was a pretty big injury doubt this week for the trip to Sunderland. A hip injury sustained in training saw him skip a couple days of practice, though in the end he was good to start.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 6, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

Pass & Move – Wenger’s Delight

Arsene Wenger doesn’t often have reason to feel vindicated.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 5, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League, Pass & Move

The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 8

Arsenal vs Manchester United. The greatest rivalry of the Premier League era. I will accept no alternative.

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Written by Nick Robinson On October 2, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Flying Kiwis – September 29

Away from home it seems the Hammers can beat anyone. At Upton Park, not so much.

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Written by Nick Robinson On September 29, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

Pass & Move – He’s One of Our Own!

When a team starts as well as City did, you look at what they’re doing and you wonder: how can they possibly be stopped?

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Written by Nick Robinson On September 27, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Pass & Move, Premier League

Mourinho’s Notebook – El Bandito Diego & Five-Time Bobby

In a world where inequality still runs rife, where climate change threatens and our economies are run on scales of greed and corruption... nothing gets us more riled up than a footballer getting another footballer sent off.

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Written by Nick Robinson On September 25, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook
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