Flying Kiwis – February 21
Chris Wood scored his 22nd goal of the season but Winston Reid got to go to Dubai so it's hard to say who had the better week.
#WellyNix – Next Time Maybe Score Some More Goals, Yeah?
Last week it was the shambolic defence that got the microscope treatment. This week the Wellington Phoenix went right on ahead and conceded five goals at home to Melbourne City.
What If Arsene Wenger Retires at the End of the Season…? (An Alternate History)
It was that devastating 5-1 Champions League defeat in Munich that convinced Arsene Wenger it was time to retire. Looking on at yet another humiliating defeat on the biggest stage he realised that his heart was no longer in it.
The Leicester City Fairy Tale is Getting a Depressing Sequel… But That’s Okay
Godfather III, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Speed 2: Cruise Control, Anchorman 2, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Leicester City 2016-17. You already know what all of these have in common.
Friendly Alert: The All Whites Have Booked Their Confederations Cup Preparation
The All Whites are getting busy, people. Within a week of announcing a pre-Confederations Cup friendly against Belarus, they’ve now gone and added a game against Northern Ireland in there too.
Flying Kiwis – February 14
Chris Wood is both the EFL and PFA Championship Player of the Month or January. Six goals in four league games will do that for ya, the man is on fire
#WellyNix – How Not To Defend In Three Simple Steps
Nobody really expected the Phoenix to beat Sydney anyway, right? Not over there. Even when it was 2-1 it should have been 4-0 to the Sky Blues, mostly it’s just cool that we got a goal out of the whole thing
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.