Chairman: Tasman looking local long-term

Matt Tod-Smith, left, is one of eight Nelson players to have made their premiership debut this season.

Tasman United chairman responds to criticism around the lack of locals in premiership squad.

Rare Lucas goal earns Liverpool win

Lucas Leiva celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Plymouth.

Brazilian ends goal drought with winner against Plymouth Argyle in FA Cup.

Egypt puts ex-football star on terror list

Mohamed Aboutrika, pictured celebrating a goal for Al Ahli in 2013, has been placed on a terror list.

Outrage as former Egypt captain Mohamed Aboutrika placed on list.

526 possible victims in scandal

Former footballer Andy Woodward revealed in November he had been abused by a youth team coach.

British police identify 184 potential suspects and 526 victims in football child sex abuse scandal.

Schwarz to bring up 100 after rocky start

Canterbury central defender Tom Schwarz will play his 100th game for the club on Sunday.

 Tom Schwarz set to play 100th game for Canterbury.

Lincoln, Sutton spring FA Cup surprises

Sutton's Dan Fitchett celebrates scoring their third goal against Wimbledon in the FA Cup.

Former England manager Sam Allardyce finally gets first win at Crystal Palace.

Nix coaches impress Muscat video

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat was full of praise for his Wellington Phoenix counterparts on Tuesday.

The Melbourne Victory coach offered rare praise for the coaches sitting in the opposition dugout.

Auckland FC off to Hong Kong

Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi in action for Auckland FC.

NZ's top club gets historic invite into prestigious international tournament.

Phoenix score huge upset video

The Welligton Phoenix celebrate Roly Bonevacia's (centre) goal against Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.

Phoenix in the playoffs mix as they jump three spots with a 3-0 win over the second-placed Victory.

Recap: Phoenix cause big upset for Victory

The Phoenix have a chance to force their way into the top six with some good results.

Wellington Phoenix caused a big upset with 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory.

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All Whites Dream Team?

Former All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen.

Opinion: Ryan Nelsen or Steve Sumner as captain? Tony Smith lists his best NZ team of the last 50 years.

Oceania shakeup 'has merit'

OPINION: NZ football could benefit if Australia returns to Oceania, writes Tony Smith.

Wood won't stop scoring

All Whites keeper at Wolves

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Nix coaches impress Muscat

The Melbourne Victory coach offered rare praise for the coaches sitting in the opposition dugout.

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$25m price tag for Wood

Chris Wood (centre) celebrates another goal with his Leeds team mates.

Leeds put massive price-tag on All White as they fend off EPL transfer bids for the red hot striker.

Everton teens thrash Man City video

Ademola Lookman, 19, scores in his debut game as newbies kick Everton to a resounding Premier League win.

Could football benefit from a new East Asia-Oceania regional body?

Oceania shakeup 'has merit'

OPINION: NZ football could benefit if Australia returns to Oceania, writes Tony Smith.

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Turipa to miss Wee Nix clash

Tasman United goalkeeper Coey Turipa is stretchered from the field during their 1-1 draw with Auckland City.

Coey Turipa has ruled himself out of Tasman United's next game after suffering his third injury of the season.

All Whites Dream Team?

Opinion: Ryan Nelsen or Steve Sumner as captain? Tony Smith lists his best NZ team of the last 50 years.

Midfielder Alex Ridsdale is one of just two Nelson players to have started in every game for Tasman United this season.

Coaches want more Nelson influence

A draw against six-time champions Auckland City is the type of result that justifies Tasman United's place but does the team have enough Nelson talent?

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Phoenix to play Beijing again

Former Prime Minister John Key holds a Phoenix shirt at the launch in Beijing of Chinese company Huawei's sponsorship of ...

News of the match was first found via Ticketek advertising tickets for the Wellington fixture.

Phoenix ask for 'please explain'

The A-League's top goal scorer is now free to play against the Wellington Phoenix.

Roy Krishna is back from suspension, giving coaches Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre a selection headache up front.

Phoenix lurk in the shadow of top six

Three games in seven days gives the Wellington Phoenix a chance to race up the ladder.

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