Few people will remember the good work of your pre-season if it all falls apart when the bright lights start to shine.

Ernie Merrick can be more than pleased with what he has to work with this summer after this week's Football United Tour.

The Wellington Phoenix and West Ham served up a classic contest in Auckland last night - with the only disappointment being the modest crowd.

It may have been a friendly, but that didn't stop the Phoenix making the most of last night's 2-1 victory over EPL outfit West Ham at Auckland's Eden Park.

The Wellington Phoenix got their pre-season Football United tour off to a dream start last night, stunning English Premier League side West Ham 2-1.

West Ham striker Andy Carroll won't take the field in the Football United tour due to an ankle injury.

More than 800 football fans turned out at North Harbour Stadium yesterday to watch English Premier League side West Ham United train for the first time in New Zealand.

One is a tycoon who formerly ran a tabloid famed for breaking outrageous "news" including the discovery of a World War II bomber on the moon.

More than 30 millionaires from West Ham United and Newcastle United will arrive in New Zealand this weekend to play the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC in the Football United pre-season tour.

Michael McGlinchey's Japanese adventure could be over soon - and he looks set to join the Wellington Phoenix.

The Wellington Phoenix's pre-season games against English Premier League opposition may be available to watch only on pay-per-view.

New Zealand will soon play host to a pair of English Premier League sides after the Phoenix today confirmed fixtures against Newcastle and West Ham.