Head of Competitions leaves OFC

The 28-year-old has been with the organisation since 2005, originally employed as Media Officer before moving into the competitions department where he has been instrumental in setting up a structured calendar of events including the hugely successful OFC Champions League concept – the O-League.Also during his time he has overseen the implementation of regular Beach…

Vice-captain Brown was replaced at half time after two heavy falls, first suffering the break – a tuberosity fracture of the humerus – when tackling Vince Grella and then landing directly on the injury in another tussle with the same player. New Zealand medical staff will have a clearer idea of Brown’s likely recovery time…

Brown returned home to New Zealand yesterday and will undergo surgery on his shoulder tomorrow in Auckland. Brown broke a bone in his shoulder during the All Whites’ 2-1 loss to Australia at the MCG on Monday.Peverley was part of the domestic training camp held in Auckland earlier this month but missed selection in the…

Brown is heading back to Auckland after scans this morning revealed he has a fractured shoulder. The midfielder fell heavily during the first half of the All Whites’ heart-breaking loss to Australia last night and did not return for the second half.The 29-year-old went to hospital for scans on the injury and a New Zealand…

After trying a different formation and trialling new personnel against Mexico in March, Herbert will revert back to playing a 3-4-3 with Rory Fallon, Shane Smeltz and Chris Killen in a potent front three, with Tim Brown and Simon Elliott – who missed the Wellington leg through injury – as the central midfield pairing.Leo Bertos…