The World Cup’s Expanding And It’s Not That Big Of A Deal
No more Roads to Russia, no more Rory Fallons against Bahrain, no more whatever the hell you wanna describe the insane journey it took to make it to Spain in 1982.
Flying Kiwis – January 3
Just the two fellas in action this week but damn were they busy, Winston and Woody getting all up in that old English tradition of festive football.
The Wildcard’s Mid-Season 2016-17 Premier League Awards
At the midway point of the Premier League, it's time to dish out a few nods and thumbs up... from best player and team of the season to best dressed manager and silliest bugger.
Greenie & Buck’s Big Adventure (Don’t Panic, It’s Fine)
This shouldn’t be a surprise to you because the news was more or less leaked a day or two ago but the Wellington Phoenix have confirmed that Chris Greenacre and Des Buckingham will stay on as co-coaches for the rest of the 2016-17 season.
The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Claims Pards and Yankee Bob Because Defence Still Matters
A few weeks ago Swansea City hosted Crystal Palace in the Premier League. 32 days later both managers had been fired.
An Appreciation of Roy Krishna: Bringer of Goals
Roy Krishna didn’t score in the Wellington Phoenix’s 2-2 draw in Newcastle on Boxing Day. He did, however, grab himself a pair of assists to carry on his outrageous influence on this Phoenix team’s attack.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Boxing Day & New Years Games
There's no more Pards but football goes on (despite his best beliefs) with a double week of picks coming your way fast.
Flying Kiwis – December 20
From the brink of the drop zone, West Ham have won two in a row and mercifully haul themselves up to 13th on the table. Good on ya, Winston.
Some Guy Called Shane Smeltz Just Signed With The Wellington Phoenix…
In the midst of an extremely frustrating season and without a manager (but with two caretakers), this is a tasty early Christmas present for Yellow Feverers and Associates.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 17
How do we stop this Chelsea team from running away with things now that they’ve opened up a six point lead at the summit and look destined to challenge the all-time PL consecutive win record?
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - (Mid) Week 16
We're officially into the crowded holiday period now, winding up the intensity as most other leagues wind down. Some are handling it better than others...
Flying Kiwis – December 13
Winston was immense in the second half, Randolph was way better as it went on. Despite the best efforts of Liverpool’s attacking group they couldn’t breach the lines again and West Ham clung to a valuable 2-2 draw.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 15
We’re reaching the stage where the shuffling of the deck on the league table is starting to matter, which is great news for Chelsea, not so much for Leicester City.
Flying Kiwis – December 6
Reidy and the Hammers got thrashed twice in a row while Woody's Leeds are up to fourth after their best win of the season... and guess who scored.
Farewell Ernie – We’re Gonna Miss Ya, Laddie
A shock resignation struck us all dumb, a man much beloved and with plenty of time still to go in the job. Sure he’d copped a few bad ones but he’d constantly rolled on through and come out with class and dignity.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 14
Diego Costa goes head to head with Sergio Aguero this weekend, the Premier League's two top scorers in a heavyweight clash.
Tottenham and Leicester’s Contrasting Champions League/Premier League Balancing Acts
Spurs were handicapped by their own bright future while Leicester City were unleashed because of their mediocre past.
Flying Kiwis – November 29
Chris Wood and Leeds have been playing well and there was no reason to think the results would dry up with that. And indeed they didn’t.
Ernie! A Tale of Two Penalties (& a Whole Lotta Fouls) vs Melbourne City
When you play away from home in these leagues, it often feels like the chips are stacked against you.
The Reserve Goalkeeper: A Poem
That one player who you always need but in an ideal world you'd never need to use. Here's to all the backup goalies around the world.