Hard & Fast: Football Ferns vs Matildas, June 4th/7th.
Our Football Ferns will take on Australia's Matildas in two games across the ditch before they head to Rio, fantastic.
Leicester City 2015-16: The Tale of an Unlikely Champion
In an opening weekend that saw Jose Mourinho completely lay into his own medical staff for treating an injured player late in a 2-2 home result vs Swansea… Leicester City’s 4-2 win over Sunderland was somewhat lost in the crowd.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 37
Lads. Forget about the title, forget about all of that. All you have to focus on now is getting the three required points that you need to finish ahead of Arsenal and avoid St Totteringham’s Day.
The Wildcard’s 2015-16 Premier League Team of the Season
Folks, it is time. Time for the most prestigious titles in Premier League football to be bestowed. There are heroes honoured and there are favourites snubbed (probably), some positions will be unanimous and others full of controversy.
Listing All The Sporting Champions More Unlikely Than Leicester City
It has been the Miracle of Leicester. 12 months ago they barely survived relegation. Since then they replaced that manager with a dude who'd been fired by Greece after losing to the Faroe Islands.
Flying Kiwis – May 3
When Adam Kwarasey was ruled out for a month, Gleeson knew that he was getting his chance. And the All White keeper went and grabbed it with those massive gloves of his.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 36
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called football.
Flying Kiwis – April 27
Winston Reid: “It is annoying. And Adrian had to make a penalty save right at the end and a goal then would have made it a bit more exciting than it had to be. It is just one of those things, it is annoying to me, but the main thing is we got a result.”
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 35
Lucas Leiva's MVP scouser accent, Leicester City's historic 1928-29 season, post Real Madrid managerial slumps and fans picking fights with players.
Tottenham Confidential: The Tactical Lowdown On Those Pesky Spurs
In another time, in another place, this Tottenham season would be getting talked about on par with tales of King Arthur or Hercules. The Harry Kane movie would already be onto its second script and Mauricio Pochettino would be the most beloved man in football.
Flying Kiwis – April 19
Again Huth and Reid were warned. It was from the corner that West Ham got their break. Reid hit the deck with Morgan’s hands on his waist – a soft one but penalty given.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 34
“You have to work for everything. You work for your pizza, too. We will make our own.”
Flying Kiwis – April 12
Despite the semi-messiness around him, Winston actually had quite a good game against Arsenal. Not so much for Woody or Smithy, but at least Jeremy Brockie got to be a hero.
8 Steps for Fixing the Wellington Phoenix
Another A-League season has come and gone and for the fifth time in their nine years (and third in the last four) the Wellington Phoenix will not get a game in the playoffs.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 33
Can we have one more look at this goal, please?
Flying Kiwis – April 5
It’s a good week for kiwi footballers when Winston Reid is talking all over the media.
Socceroo Envy
Seeing Tim Cahill and his Socceroos beat up Jordan made the Doc feel some sort of way, so he wrote a thing about it.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 32
"You can lead a fantastic life here. People are used to my face right now where I live, and you wouldn't believe but, as a Premier League manager, life is pretty normal in England."
Form or Reputation: The Big Decision For England Ahead of Euro 2016
Anytime you’re able to beat the world champions just a few months out from a major competition, that’s a good thing. Even more so when you do it with a hearty comeback on the back of a group of young and inexperienced players.
Flying Kiwis – March 22
Champions League footy is not exactly a pipe dream for Winston and the Hammers. It’s a genuine opportunity.