The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 29
When Hack-A-Hazard doesn't work, you move on to plan... F. Hey but at least Jose Mourinho sticks to his grudges, unlike Tony Pulis and Arsene Wenger, who are planning a trip to Ibiza.
Flying Kiwis – March 14
Despite going off injured last week, Winston Reid only had a dose of cramp and was good to go against Bournemouth... where the defence was terrible and they leaked three. But he might be getting a pay-rise.
Analysing This All Whites Squad for the World Cup Qualifiers vs Fiji
Word on the street is that this is the All Whites’ strongest possible squad here. At least that’s what the tweet said. Two games against Fiji later this month, one home and one away and victory in at least one of those should all but get them into the OFC qualifying final for the 2018 World Cup.
Running Down The Footy Ferns At The 2017 Cyprus Cup
The lead in to the tournament may have been dominated by Abby Erceg and when a legend retires you generally wanna send them off with the best possible results but the Football Ferns squad for the 2017 Cyprus Cup always suggested a firm eye towards the future.
Chelsea Are Gonna Win The Premier League, But We’re Still In For A Fascinating Finish
You don’t need to worry about the Premier League title. If there was any chance that Chelsea might slip up after losing to Spurs in the New Year, it’s since been cast away as Antonio Conte’s lads immediately regained their stride.
Flying Kiwis – March 7
Chris Wood is now legitimately doing some incredible things but he ain't the only kiwi out there gunning away. In fact with the American stuff kicking off and Sam Brotherton making his bow for Sunderland the list is only getting longer.
Flying Kiwis – Chris Wood is on Fire
It had been a pretty dull first thirteen minutes for Chris Wood. Birmingham had completely dominated this game from the opening whistle and it’s hard to remember Wood even having a touch of the ball as he toiled thanklessly up top.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 27
Leicester City might be good again? Snakes! The whole bloody lot of ya, nothing but snakes!
Flying Kiwis – February 28
Two moments defined Leeds’ Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday early on Sunday morning. One of them sent Chris Wood to the top of the Champo scoring charts.
More Impassioned Thoughts On The Abby Erceg/Football Ferns/NZ Football Drama
Earlier this week, Abby Erceg announced her retirement from the Football Ferns. The following day NZ Football CEO Andy Martin went on the radio to exercise his right of rebuttal.
The Day They Sacked Ranieri
It wasn't supposed to happen like this, not after the miracle we witnessed last season. But football is an unforgiving beast and nine months after leading Leicester City to the Premier League title, Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as their manager.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 26
In the second half against Sevilla, there were shades, only shades, of the old Leicester hitting hard on the break and using their pace to stretch defenders. Jamie Vardy even scored!
Abby Erceg Retired From Internationals Because She’s A Kiwi Hero
"Due to the unfortunate and unfavourable circumstances within the organisation that is nzf, it is with regret and great sadness that today is the day that I announce my retirement from the international game."
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