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.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 23
The most important thing to come from that FA Cup weekend was the return of a great man… Dat Guy, in fact... Danny Welbeck.
Flying Kiwis – January 31
Steve Evans, Leeds Manager, April 2016: “[Wood] has got himself in incredible shape, as good as it can get really. In that shape, he will get 20 goals”
Flying Kiwis – January 24
Hey, a busy week for Chris Wood, aye? Big transfer rumours and a couple more goals... meanwhile Winston Reid got a new friend and Ryan Thomas' winless streak with Zwolle finally ended.
#WellyNix: The Vince Lia Conundrum
Vince Lia is not the most skilled player at the Wellington Phoenix. He’s not the fastest or the strongest, not the best tackler or passer... but he's one of the most important.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 22
Transfers are a-happening and the games keep coming. This week is highlighted by a little thing we all like to call Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur.
Don’t Believe All That You Read About Chris Wood’s Transfer Status, He’s Going Nowhere
The word on the footballing street is that Premier League clubs West Ham and Sunderland are contemplating bids for Chris Wood, All Whites vice-captain, Leeds striker and Flying Kiwis leading goal scorer.
#WellyNix: Seven Thoughts About the Wellington Phoenix at the Moment
From Roly Bonevacia's new and overdue role to the impact of the two coaches and a sudden boost up the A-League table that's got the Nix dreaming of the playoffs all over again.
Flying Kiwis – January 17
Chris Wood just can't stop scoring - everybody take cover. Also take a glimpse at Francis de Vries and Stefan Marinovic, who could be about to become the next two additions to the Flying Kiwis stable...
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 21
Old rotten Tottenham, folks. Where 13 other teams failed, it was Spurs who prevailed. Taking down the Blues so that they finally lose.
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.