
Soccer: 'Wooden spooners' just miss upset win
The Wellington Phoenix almost stole an upset A-League win over Gold Coast United at Skilled Park last night.
The Wellington Phoenix almost stole an upset A-League win over Gold Coast United at Skilled Park last night.
Bankrupt former football club owner Terry Serepisos always looked a million dollars but as Phil Taylor discovers, his real life was a lot more complicated.
The consortium that has taken over the licence of the Wellington Phoenix was initially approached as long as 18 months ago.
It has been an uncertain time for everyone at the Wellington Phoenix but there is an expectation player contracts would be honoured.
Waitakere United and the Wellington Phoenix will have new signings on show when they meet in a pre-season hit-out tonight.
As coaches looking ahead, Chris Milicich and Ricki Herbert agreed they, and their players, had taken something from yesterday's hit-out at North Harbour Stadium.
Ricki Herbert will have his Wellington Phoenix hat firmly on.
The Wellington Phoenix will play a pre-season A-League match at the new Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
The Phoenix re-assembled for pre-season A-League soccer training in Wellington today after a three-month break.