Latest news from Friends of Football
A children’s television channel has broadcast a story about Wellington Phoenix striker Ben Waine (19) and his views on what it takes to become a professional footballer. Reporter Finn Emett (11), from King’s School, filed a report for Stuff’s children’s … Read More
All White Chris Wood continues to praise as his hot streak of goalscoring form continued with his 50th goal for Burnley. Wood’s latest goal was a spectacular strike from the edge of the box against Fulham, a goal that confirmed … Read More
Ask anyone who knows Alan Yates what sets him apart from others in football and chances are they’ll mention the word ‘enthusiasm’. Friends and football colleagues say his hallmark is grabbing an idea or challenge and then throwing all his … Read More
Former Football Fern Sarah Gregorius will play a key part in helping support the rights of footballers worldwide through a new role. She’s been appointed Director Global Policy & Strategic Relations – Women’s Football with FIFPRO, the global players’ union. … Read More
Christchurch-based football supporter group The Centre Circle are hosting a quiz night on Monday May 17, 2021. To be held at the Bog Irish Bar in Victoria St, the quiz starts at 7pm. To register your team, email [email protected]. The … Read More
If you want the chance to see how good our top women’s football is, you’ll struggle to find a better opportunity than this Sunday (May 9). The six teams in the Women’s Lotto NRFL Premier Division are all playing in … Read More
All Whites coach Danny Hay gave Friends of Football members and their guests an entertaining and informative evening at a function held at Auckland’s Western Springs clubrooms. It’s the second time the national coach has been the guest of Friends … Read More
A Friday fixture under lights heads an exciting weekend of football for those in the North. Western Springs host Auckland United at Seddon Fields (7.15pm) to launch a weekend in which the Northern League and Lotto NRFL fixtures pitch games … Read More
Former All White Tim Brown could soon be at the helm of a multi-billion dollar stock exchange listing on New York’s Nasdaq. The New York Times has speculated that footwear manufacturer Allbirds, co-founded by Brown and Joe Zwillinger in 2016, … Read More
All Whites striker Chris Wood has become the first New Zealander to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League. The 29-year-old striker scored three first-half goals for Burnley in their 4-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their game on … Read More
Looking for some football action over the Anzac Day weekend? There’s plenty to choose from with the draws for the Northern League and Lotto NRFL competitions throwing up some top-of-the-table clashes for those in the North. Our neutral’s guide to … Read More
Auckland’s football community is mourning the loss of long-time volunteer and administrator Ross de Wynter who for many years was a driving force behind the East Coast Bays club. He died peacefully in Auckland on April 19, 2021, after a … Read More
We’re tipping games at both ends of the Northern League table to provide some of this weekend’s best football action. The Northern League and the Lotto NRFL competitions enter Round 5 this weekend (April 17-18). Our neutral’s guide to the … Read More
Former All Whites and Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has celebrated his 60th birthday in style – driving a harness racing filly around a racetrack at full tilt. Herbert reached his milestone birthday on Saturday April 10, the same day … Read More
Form is starting to show in the North as football’s new-look Northern League enters its fourth round of games. We’re tipping Waikato clubs to feature in some of the weekend’s best games. Main photo: Onehunga’s Osman Rastagar celebrates his goal … Read More
A moment of magic from Wellington Phoenix captain Ulises Davila appeared to have given his side the chance to at least draw with Melbourne City in their Easter Monday Hyundai A-League match. Davila took the ball inside, kept calm and … Read More
It was one of New Zealand football’s famous wins – a two-goal home victory against Australia’s Socceroos on April 2, 1989. Here’s a chance to relish the match highlights from this FIFA World Cup qualifying game, played at Auckland’s Mt … Read More
We’re tipping a local derby between the Waikato’s top two teams as the game of the day as Easter Monday promises a feast of football for fans in the north. Melville United meet Hamilton Wanderers at Gower Park (3pm) in … Read More