‘Fully Committed: The Ben Sigmund Story’ – Wildcard’s Review
If you ask a hundred Wellington Phoenix fans to describe Ben Sigmund, it’s to the credit of the man that they’d probably all say the same few things.
The Wildcard’s Euro 2016 Team By Team Preview
All you need/want to know about Euro 2016, team by glorious team. See Paul Pogba's already got his eyes on the prize...
All Whites at the ONC: Actually Kinda Good vs Solomon Islands
Three wins from three, the All Whites are through to the semi-finals of the Nations Cup and also the next round of Oceania qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Can’t really argue with that, right?
All Whites at the ONC: Goals and Frustrations vs Vanuatu
Okay, so… the All Whites beat Vanuatu 5-0. It was 5-0 at half-time. That is the good news.
Flying Kiwis – May 31
Not only did Matsatsantsa claim the trophy for the fourth time in their history but a couple of kiwi lads found themselves upon the scorecard in the process.
All Whites at the ONC: Getting the Job Done vs Fiji
The thing to remember about this entire Oceania Nations Cup is that the performances don’t really matter compared to the results. Just get the wins, matey.
Five Things Jose Mourinho Needs Do to Make This Manchester United Thing Work
Okay then mate. You got your wish, you got the job you and your team have very publicly rallied for since December. I don’t like it but I have to live with it, so let’s make this thing work, aye Jose?
The Manchester United Manager Situation: Gambling on Jose, Cutting Losses on Louis
Well, you cannot say it wasn’t coming. Jose Mourinho is soon to be announced as the new manager of Manchester United, even an FA Cup triumph wasn’t enough to save the job of Louis Van Gaal.
2016 FA Cup Final Preview: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
A lot of conversation about the FA Cup these days tends to be around the idea that it isn’t held in the same regard that it once was.
Conclusions from the Conclusion of the Premier League Season
Oh Spurs, where did it ever go wrong? How could such a promising season come to this, with the manager apologising for the disgraces that you’ve lumped upon your families.
Flying Kiwis – May 17
Seasons are ending the Flying Kiwis roster is slimming for the European summer but not before Winston Reid could perform his encore to the stunning winner against Manchester United last week.
How Screwed Are NZ Fans Over Next Season’s Premier League Broadcast Rights?
If you believe the stories then this last weekend of Premier League football may have been the last we see on New Zealand screens for a long time.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 38
The final games of the 2015-16 Premier League season and dammit the next one is gonna have to be something special to top what we’ve seen over the last nine months.
Taking A Good, Hard Look at this All Whites Squad for the OFC Nations Cup
The New Zealand national football team, the All Whites as we affectionately call them, have not played a match since beating Oman 1-0 on 12 November 2015. That was their first victory in 12 games and over two years.
Flying Kiwis – May 11
In came a whipped ball and off went a flicked header and as David De Gea dived he got one desperate hand on it but could not keep it out of the goal. 3-2. The head that supplied it? Winston Reid's.
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.