Cast your mind back a couple of years when all thought the castle would fall with the departure of Shane Smeltz.

The away blues hit the Wellington Phoenix yet again as they went down to Sydney FC in pouring rain last night.

Impressive midfielder Nick Ward is set for a rare start when the Wellington Phoenix play Sydney FC tonight.

Teenage defender James Musa is almost certain to join his Wellington Phoenix on tomorrow's flight to Sydney.

Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert hasn't been paid for several weeks as Terry Serepisos struggles to pay his bills.

After Wednesday's much-needed win over Melbourne Heart, the Phoenix coach spoke with Herald writer Terry Maddaford.

Last night's win means all heads will stay afloat at the Wellington Phoenix...for the time being anyway.

Ricki Herbert gambled by reshuffling his pack last night, and it paid off as his Phoenix returned to their winning ways.

Paul Ifill delivered with a two-goal performance in a pressure-relieving Wellington Phoenix win over Melbourne Heart tonight.

Ricki Herbert is under no illusions as he prepares to put his Wellington Phoenix side out in another must-win A-League game.

Well, where do you start if you're Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert?

Coach Ricki Herbert is taking the blame squarely on his shoulders for the Wellington Phoenix' form slump in the A-League.

Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante admits this could be a long season for his side if they cannot snap out of a form slump.

The Wellington Phoenix unveiled some much-needed positive news after re-signing five players beyond this season.