Rab Smith

Soccer: Progress but no play-offs for Otago

Soccer: Progress but no play-offs for Otago

Otago United missed out on the play-offs but there was no doubt the team improved vastly under new coach Malcolm Fleming this season. Otago Daily Times soccer writer Rab Smith reviews the campaign.

Soccer: Draw not enough; Otago misses play-offs

Soccer: Draw not enough; Otago misses play-offs

Otago United's season of redemption ended in disappointment as it missed out on the New Zealand Football Championship play-offs on goal difference.

Soccer: Kelly back as United chases play-offs place

Soccer: Kelly back as United chases play-offs place

Stu Kelly will be in Otago United's squad for today's critical match against Manawatu as it looks to secure a place in the New Zealand Football Championship play-offs.

Soccer: Coburn cleared after injury

A bloody gash below the eye of Andy Coburn had Otago United coach Malcolm Fleming extremely concerned at training this week.

Soccer: Otago keeper ensures share of spoils

Soccer: Otago keeper ensures share of spoils

Otago United was lucky to finish with a share of the spoils after Waikato battled back to secure a 2-2 draw in the New Zealand Football Championship match at Carisbrook yesterday.

Soccer: Making play-offs focus for Fleming

Soccer: Making play-offs focus for Fleming

Otago United coach Malcolm Fleming has no time to bask in the spotlight after being named New Zealand Football Championship coach of the month.

Soccer: Impressive debut for United signing

Soccer: Impressive debut for United signing

Otago United's new signing, Ben Light, made an impressive debut to score twice in the 3-1 New Zealand Football Championship win over Wellington at Carisbrook yesterday.

Soccer: Otago out to string two wins together

Soccer: Otago out to string two wins together

Otago United coach Malcolm Fleming is hoping for a first this season when his side takes on Wellington at Carisbrook tomorrow.

Soccer: Otago gets home win over Bay

Soccer: Otago gets home win over Bay

Mental, as well as physical, barriers were overcome in Otago United's gutsy 1-0 win over Hawkes Bay at Carisbrook on Saturday.

Soccer: Congested points table means result vital for Otago

Soccer: Congested points table means result vital for Otago

Otago United has everything to play for when it fronts up to Hawkes Bay in a rare 6pm kick-off at Carisbrook today.