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unusual facts about Wellington Phoenix



Andrew Durante

In October 2009 Durante extended his contract with Wellington Phoenix until the end of 2011–12 season.

Andwélé Slory

Coolen, who dropped Slory for the Round 7 match against Wellington Phoenix at Eden Park was said to have done so because of the row.

Hawke's Bay United

Chandler was given the position of head coach after former coach, ex-Celtic FC and Scotland goalkeeper Jonathan Gould was appointed as the goalkeeping coach for the Wellington Phoenix.

Julius Davies

On 16 March 2012 it was confirmed that Davies was cleared to play for Melbourne Victory and on the same day made his professional debut for the club in a round 26 match against Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park as an 81st minute substitute for Harry Kewell in which Melbourne won 3–0, picking up an assist in the process.

Kristian Rees

On 13 November 2007 Rees signed for A-League club Wellington Phoenix until the end of the season where he joined up with former Adelaide United teammate and captain, Ross Aloisi.

Kristian Sarkies

Days after his arrival, captain Ross Aloisi signed with new team Wellington Phoenix, paving the way for Sarkies to become a key player in the Reds midfield brigade.

Michael Bridges

Despite squandering several chances in a mid-week 3–0 defeat away to Wellington Phoenix.

Michael Ferrante

After Victory released him from his contract by mutual consent in February 2007, new A-League team Wellington Phoenix signed Ferrante on a two year deal for the start of the A-League 2007-08 season.

Mirjan Pavlović

He most recently signed a one-year youth contract with New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix of the Australian A-League, after a successful trial including matches against Boca Juniors and Wairarapa United.

Nicholas Fitzgerald

He was signed by the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League for their youth team, and was promoted into the senior team for their round 27 clash against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium.

North Sydney Oval

In August 2013, it was announced that Hyundai A-League side Central Coast Mariners will host a community round match against New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix at the oval on 19th of December.

Panny Nikas

Nikas made his first team debut for the Central Coast Mariners coming on as a substitute for Nicky Travis in a 2-0 home defeat to the Wellington Phoenix on 31 December 2009.

Pascal Bosschaart

On 30 March 2012, during an elimination final against Wellington Phoenix, Bosschaart tore his achilles tendon and had to be stretchered off.

Paul Ifill

On 21 July 2009, Ifill signed a two-year contract with New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix of the Australian A-League.

Paul Everton Ifill (born 20 October 1979) is a footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.

Waikato Stadium

This includes: Men’s and Women’s International rugby, NPC rugby, Kingz and Wellington Phoenix football, Impact World Tour, Habitat for Humanity, Super 12 rugby, Summer Jam, Volcanic Paintball, Crusty Demons, Super 14 rugby, WIPSEC Cultural Concert, Regional/National Marching Championship, NRL New Zealand Warriors, Waikato FC NZFC matches, Kiwi Bowl Gridiron and International football.

Western Gulf Advisory

WGA was initially touted as a suitor for the New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix football club after its owner Terry Serepisos encountered financial trouble, but negotiations did not proceed after WGA's assets were frozen by a court order.


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