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Football: Illegal 'tapping' of Reid hinted

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has hinted that rival English Premier League clubs might have broken transfer rules by "tapping up" Winston Reid.

Football: Gerrard delivers Reds rescue act

Steven Gerrard's long goodbye started in style with Liverpool's captain starring in his first game since announcing he would be leaving the club at the end of this season.

Sam Malcolmson: Mighty Phoenix cruising for shot at title

Ernie Merrick has engineered an amazing turnaround at the Wellington Phoenix who have placed themselves firmly in the centre of A-League title calculations.

Football: Phoenix set for a break

Football: Auckland City beaten 2-0 by Japan

Brockie signs off in style

Jeremy Brockie has finished his Wellington Phoenix stint with one of his best performances.

Football: Coolness gives way to clueless

Football: Phoenix rollercoaster on 200

Football: Merrick heaps praise on match-winner Boyd

Top matches of 2014 - 2) Brazil v Germany

Football: Vicelich receives New Years Honour

Every time Ivan Vicelich retires from the All Whites, something great happens for New Zealand football.

Football: The Phoenix keep things clean

Defenders take it personally when their side concede goals. Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante is no different and watching his team give up 51 goals last season.

Steven Holloway: The good, bad and bizarre of 2014

Discounting a bronze medal at the World Club Champs, the pinnacle of achievement in New Zealand football is to be cited in the highly coveted Herald Annual Awards.

Football: Pardew set for switch to EPL rival Palace

Football: Plucky hosts hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw

Jose Mourinho's mood may have marginally improved when he left his post-match press conference and learned that Manchester City had drawn at home with Burnley.

Football: Merrick needs to reshuffle attacking third