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Phoenix disappoint at 2nd Sydney showdown
The problem with setting high standards is that it's both surprising and disappointing when they're not met.

Football: Late goal sinks Wellington Phoenix
A determined defensive rearguard has not been enough for the Wellington Phoenix to hold off the Western Sydney Wanderers tonight.

Phoenix 'need rebranding'
Australian football supremo Frank Lowy says Wellington Phoenix need a rebrand to keep their A-League tenure intact.

Football: Phoenix left frustrated by late goal
The Wellington Phoenix conceded a 76th-minute equaliser to draw with the Central Coast Mariners tonight.

Football: Phoenix win thriller
The Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling attacking display tonight to defeat the table-topping Brisbane Roar.

Football: Late Lia magic lifts Phoenix
Vince Lia's first goal in more than four season saw the Wellington Phoenix pip Perth at the death.

Football: Merrick insists Phoenix squad finest ever ahead of Jets opener
Losing the league's top player would be a blow for any club but Ernie Merrick reckons he's about to kick off the new season with his best Phoenix squad.

Fearless football key, says Muscat
Melbourne Victory won't be afraid to reach for the stars as they prepare to kick off their A-League title defence.

Goalkeeper switches from EPL to A-League
He's swapped the EPL for the A-League but Thomas Sorensen isn't a walk-up start for Melbourne City's goalkeeping role.

Football: Dundee United boss takes interest in Newcastle Jets
Scottish giants Dundee United have confirmed club chairman Stephen Thompson has been in talks with the Newcastle Jets after the A-League club had its licence revoked.

Newcastle Jets owner's licence revoked
Nathan Tinkler's licence to own A-League club Newcastle Jets has been terminated. Tinkler had earlier placed the club into voluntary administration with debts of $2.7 million.

Football boss's big fall
Tests have cleared FFA chairman Frank Lowy from any injury after his spectacular fall from the A-League grand final podium.

Nathan Burns wins A-League's top award
Wellington Phoenix striker Nathan Burns took out the A-League Player of the Year award on Monday night.

Home factor should help Phoenix
Daniel Richardson runs the rule over the Wellington Phoenix ahead of their playoff against Melbourne City in Wellington tomorrow night.

Nix coach unfazed by colossal challenge
Ernie Merrick is embracing the high-stakes nature of tomorrow's A-League football regular season finale against Sydney FC in Wellington.

Football: Last gasp win for Phoenix
Two late goals from Kenny Cunningham saw the Phoenix overturn a 2-0 halftime deficit and claim all three points against the Central Coast Mariners.