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Football: Home horror again for Nix
A fortnight ago, the Wellington Phoenix looked on track to claim their first Premiers Plate in the A-League but after two losses in as many games they might limp in to the playoffs.
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Roar final hurdle for the Phoenix
They have toppled the Victory in Melbourne, tamed the Wanderers in Western Sydney but beating the Roar away from home has always proved too tough for the Phoenix.
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Tough stretch for playoffs-bound Phoenix
Wellington, who play the Glory in Perth tonight, are in position to finish their campaign with a top-two berth going in to the finals.
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Coach fuming over City's approach
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has watched his players being manhandled for the past two weeks by opposition sides and he is sick of it.
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Second straight loss for Phoenix
The Wellington Phoenix's high-flying season has hit a mini-slump after their second loss in as many games.
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Football: Burns fires Phoenix to vital victory
Nathan Burns has sent a further reminder of why he is close to earning a recall to the Socceroos.