The Premmy Files – Week 15
Something rather strange happened this week. It was deep into injury time down in Nelson, where Auckland City were visiting Tasman United. So deep that there were only seconds remaining…
If You Ever Wanted One Time To See The Welly Nix Laughing In The Purple Rain, Then Here You Go
Following another glorious Wellington Phoenix victory, this time a 2-0 win over instant-rivals Western United which sent Mark Rudan home without so much as even an inspirational message left on a whiteboard, the telly coverage managed to snag Steven Taylor for a bit of a post-game chat.
Flying Kiwis – February 19
Happy days, right? But those ain’t pics from last week’s game, nope Ryan Thomas has been at it again for PSV. Starting in that number ten role once more he supplied his second goal for the club a week after scoring his first and helped the team to another important win as they seek to turn their season around.
The Premmy Files – Week 14
Folks, it’s Champions League season. Eastern Suburbs as we speak are hanging out in Papua New Guinea for their group stage endeavours, in the process becoming the fourth New Zealand club to compete in this tournament.
Notes From Another Welly Nix Win That Falls Under The Category Of: ‘Finding A Way’
A win like the Wellington Phoenix had on Saturday night in Auckland against a top side like Melbourne City, that’s the kind of win which is gonna look immeasurably valuable over the coming weeks. The Nix were not at their best against a team that knew how to ruffle them up.
Flying Kiwis – Winston Reid Signs With Sporting Kansas City (On Loan)
Doesn’t he just look chuffed? Absolutely stoked? Brimming with primordial glee? Okay perhaps not but that’s our Winston for ya. He’s never been the most emotionally forthcoming, to be fair.
Flying Kiwis – February 11
A beautiful way to score your first goal for PSV Eindhoven. Drifting into great areas, linking up with the dudes around you, making that late untracked run into the penalty area and then slipping it past the keeper.
The Premmy Files – Week 13
It was Waitakere United versus Eastern Suburbs in our first game, the televised game even. West Auckland versus East Auckland. Also a game that could have some significant ramifications on the top four, as both teams entered on the back of three straight wins.
While You Were Sleeping The Welly Nix Lost A Bonkers One In Perth
A trip to Perth is the toughest fixture the Wellington Phoenix have any season. Last time out the Nix played twice in Western Australia and lost 3-0 and 5-0, it’s not a particularly fun trip – they call it the Distance Derby for a reason.
Flying Kiwis – February 4
It’s been a while in coming as a preseason injury limited Michael Woud at the start of things and then ever since he’s just been living in his role as a backup waiting his chance but an injury to Timon Wellenreuther finally meant his first game time since he played the final of his four appearances last season.
The Premmy Files – Week 12
The clues were out there. The Wellington Phoenix top side had a bye this weekend whereas the ressies were hosting Team Wellington in the affectionately named Wel Classico. Chances were we’d see a fair few fellas on senior contracts getting a crack in this one.
Flying Kiwis – January 28
The Clarets grabbed a famous 2-0 victory... their first win at Old Trafford since 1962. Chris Wood scored the first goal and then set up the second. A heroic performance, one might even say.
The Premmy Files – Week 11
It was a very tasty televised clash between Team Wellington and Auckland City at David Farrington Park. The two top teams, the only two capable of standing above the crowd. A dress rehearsal for the grand final? Too soon to say... but it’s always a big occasion when these two face off and this was no different.
It Was Back To Winning Ways For The Welly Nix vs Newcastle... But Barely
Sometimes you play quite well and still lose. Other times you don’t and still win. Sometimes those two things happen in consecutive games.
Flying Kiwis – January 21
First game back after the winter break and this is what we wanna see. Ryan Thomas in the heart of things for PSV Eindhoven. They were away to VVV-Venlo wearing some striking dark green away jerseys and looking to get back to their imperial ways after an extended stretch of time to work with their caretaker boss since they last played in mid-December.
The Premmy Files – Week 10
This league, mate. How good. Two weeks ago, as the Premiership awoke from its drunken slumber over the holidays, Tasman United were sitting in last place in the standings and that was *with* a game overturned in their favour. Two weeks later and they’re in the top four.
It Was One Of Those Days For The Welly Nix As The Streak Comes To An End
Like a forgettable library book, this was a little overdue. The Wellington Phoenix saw their undefeated streak snapped at nine games and their winning streak at three as they fell 1-0 away to Brisbane Roar in a ridiculous and exasperating game.
What Does Our New Mate 2020 Have In Store For the All Whites & Footy Ferns?
2019 was a big year for kiwi football. There was the Women’s World Cup for the Ferns with a full build up tour that included a win over England and a quad-series in Australia. There was a Men’s U20 side that made the knockouts at their World Cup…
The Welly Nix Are Carefully Securing The Future Amidst Their Present Prosperity
The Wellington Phoenix are good now. No matter how hard that might have been to imagine a few months ago, they really are and if they can keep on trucking the way they have been recently, considering the state of the A-League around them, then a top four finish should be less an aspiration and more an expectation.
Flying Kiwis – January 14
Joe Bell is only 20 years old but he might already be a first choice All White. He made his debut in the match against Ireland and looked right at home, just as he has at every age group level, and with Danny Hay taking this national team into a fresher direction Bell is one of the fellas who shapes to be a big part of that.