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10 unusual facts about Wellington Phoenix FC


Andrew Durante

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

Joel Porter

His performances attracted the attention of a host of Australian clubs such as Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix FC who wanted to see him return home to play in the newly formed A-League.

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.

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.

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.

Tony Pignata

Tony Pignata (born 30 November 1964) is an Australian businessman and former Chief Executive of Wellington Phoenix FC of the Australian A League.

Welly

Wellington Phoenix FC, professional football club based in Wellington, New Zealand, and participating in the Australian A-League


Phil Imray

In 2011 Imray was signed to a short-term contract for the A-League's Wellington Phoenix FC, as an injury replacement for Mark Paston.