Ref cops ban over rock, scissors, paper
A referee has been handed a three-week ban by the English FA for asking two captains to play rock, paper, scissors to decide the kick-off.
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Southern United to play only TV game
Southern United to play only TV game
You might forgive Southern United if it got stage fright on Sunday, although that should not be an issue for its opponent.
Football Ferns begin healing
Football Ferns begin healing
The Football Ferns are moving onwards and upwards after an emotional two days of healing.
Women fail to hang on to lead
Women fail to hang on to lead
The Southern United women’s side threw away a lead to go down 3-2 to Auckland in the city of sails yesterday.
Team Wellington clinical in disposing of Southern United
Team Wellington clinical in disposing of Southern United
It was always going to be a tough assignment for Southern United yesterday.
So near and yet so far for futsal team
So near and yet so far for futsal team
The Southern United futsal team had two wins, a loss and a draw in its games in Christchurch over the weekend but it could have been so much better.
Southern loyalties spur Brown’s long-distance commuting
Southern loyalties spur Brown’s long-distance commuting
Going the extra mile is something Georgia Brown has done a lot of lately — or perhaps extra miles in the plural would be more accurate.
Stressful period over as drug case wiped
Stressful period over as drug case wiped
Georgia Brown had been facing four years on the sideline but to her relief that ended up being just four months.
Southern Utd taking fresh approach into busy weekend
Southern Utd taking fresh approach into busy weekend
It has been a tricky lead-up but Southern United is ready for the next round of the national futsal league.
Wade eager to press on for Southern
Wade eager to press on for Southern
Ben Wade has been smiling all week.
Coach happy as Southern Utd Youth achieves first win
Coach happy as Southern Utd Youth achieves first win
The first three weeks have proven a good learning curve for the Southern United Youth side.
Strong finish not enough for Southern
Strong finish not enough for Southern
A stronger second half was not enough to save the Southern United women yesterday.
Southern United overcomes travel to win
Southern United overcomes travel to win
Southern United navigated trying circumstances to claim its first win of the season.
Phoenix coach says poor loss a one-off
Phoenix coach says poor loss a one-off
Mark Rudan says the coming week will tell him plenty about his Phoenix players after their early-season A-League bubble was burst by Western Sydney.
O'Keeffe misses home but here for love of game
O'Keeffe misses home but here for love of game
Conor O'Keeffe is still loving life in New Zealand, although it comes with its challenges.
Southern star ready to shine
Southern star ready to shine
Shontelle Smith's football future is up in the air, but you cannot accuse her of not making the most of this season.
Phoenix tried to sign former Man Utd player
Phoenix tried to sign former Man Utd player
Wellington Phoenix tried – and failed – to sign Italian international and former Manchester United star Giuseppe Rossi, according to Fox Sports Australia.
No decision on date for rescheduled game
No decision on date for rescheduled game
A decision has not yet been made as to when Southern United's rescheduled game against Auckland City will be played.
Fairfield School pupils relish tips from elite coaches
Fairfield School pupils relish tips from elite coaches
Having English Premier League football coaches come to your school would make many young players dribble.
Leicester confirms club owner among five killed
Leicester confirms club owner among five killed
Leicester City club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai tycoon, was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed and then exploded, the club has confirmed.