The reigning Hammer of the Year was in action as the Hammers secured a confidence boosting 2-1 preseason win over Pacos de Ferreira and says the squad are not resting on their laurels after a successful return to the Barclays Premier League last season.“We aim to get better this year, not just me, but the…
Forty children got involved in the event which kicked off with a rubbish collection to promote social responsibility before moving into a warm up session using balls.Then, divided into four groups of ten, they started practicing their basic passing and shooting skills before moving on to demonstrate those new skills playing small sided games.Just Play…
Both clubs were scheduled to play pre-season friendlies against the Central Coast Mariners but the Australians pulled out after accepting an offer to participate at the Menpora Cup in Indonesia.Undaunted the Phoenix and Auckland City have joined forces to stage a match at City’s home ground, and Auckland City’s chairman Ivan Vuksich is delighted that…
After a robust selection process the seven successful cities to host the tournament are Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington and Whangarei.Providing a wide geographic spread around New Zealand was a key part of the selection process as the LOC wanted to enable as much of the country to experience the tournament as possible.Altogether…
The tournament got underway last weekend at Subrail Park in Labasa where the ‘Men in Black’ defeated Suva and Nadroga to earn top standing in Group A.With three points of their own Suva look likely to qualify second in the group, but will have to await the outcome of their match against Nadroga to confirm….
A veteran of three Club World Cups already Spoonley has turned down the chance to add to his tally this year, instead opting to sign with Team Wellington ahead of the 2013/14 ASB Premiership season.Spoonley made 80 first team appearances for Auckland City across all competitions during his five seasons with the club and currently…
However while she is relatively new to this game, representing her country is old hat for this 16-year-old who spent ten years competing in trampoline, representing New Zealand multiple times including earning seventh-place in her age-group at the World Champs in Russia in 2009.Her entry into the game came when a former coach found himself…
In the premier men’s division Tupapa Maraerenga will be returning to defend their 2012 title as they prepare for the OFC Champions League Preliminary scheduled for next month.But they won’t be in for an easy ride with Nikao Sokattak, Titikaveka, Takuvaine, Avatiu and Puaikura all looking to best the title-holders this time around.The CIFA competition…
Brian Shelley and Paul Temple have been appointed as joint head coaches of the 2013 OFC Champions League finalists and Premiership title holders, taking over from Paul Marshall who parted ways with the club earlier last month.The new duo will work closely with the football department with Shelley taking on a player/coach role, continuing to…
This year the disciplines of beach soccer and futsal have been added into the mix bringing an even greater amount of fun activities at a grassroots level.The event had already seen close to 220 young footballers take part ahead of its arrival in the Southern Province as more young people are introduced to the world…