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1982 All Whites

John Adshead remembers Grant Turner: ‘You’re here because you’re you’

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Legendary All Whites coach John Adshead has paid tribute to his former player, Grant Turner, saying: ‘He was a lionheart.” Turner, who has died aged 64, was a gentle man, despite his reputation for toughness, Adshead said. “He came to … Read More

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Vale: Legendary All White Grant Turner dies after struggle with cancer, aged 64

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Former All Whites midfielder Grant Turner — one of the stars of the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign — has died in Tauranga, aged 64. His death, after struggling with cancer in recent years, was confirmed by the NZ … Read More

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All White Grant Turner inducted to Sports Legends of Wellington

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Legendary All White Grant Turner has been honoured at the Wellington Sports Awards with his induction to the region’s roll of all-time sporting heroes. Turner (63) was inducted to the Sports Legends of Wellington, with three others — Paula Tesoriero … Read More

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In case you missed it: The Crowd Goes Wild for 1982 All Whites reunion

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As an 11-year-old in Te Awamutu, The Crowd Goes Wild reporter James McOnie was a fan of the All Whites squad that became the first New Zealand side to reach the FIFA World Cup finals. Forty years on, McOnie had … Read More

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All Whites of ’82 gather to celebrate 40th anniversary of World Cup feats

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After 40 years, they’re still a team — exchanging ideas, speaking their minds and enjoying the laughter that comes from dressing room banter. Yes, the 1982 All Whites have been back in town. Members of the first New Zealand squad … Read More

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Time to belt out the All Whites anthem — it’s helped get us to past World Cups!

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For those old enough to remember, it’s the football song that sets the pulses racing for All Whites supporters. Heading for the Top was a feel-good single that went into the New Zealand pop charts 40 years ago, raising awareness … Read More

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Bookings have closed for our World Cup supporters’ lunch at Mt Smart Stadium

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Bookings for the Friends of Football All Whites supporters’ lunch at Mt Smart Stadium have closed. But please keep an eye on our website for upcoming events, or become a member of Friends of Football so you can easily see … Read More

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Your chance to share in the exciting build up to the All Whites’ World Cup play-off

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Members of the 1982 All Whites will be special guests at a Friends of Football lunch in the build-up to New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup play-off game against Costa Rica. And where better to hold the lunch on the 40th … Read More

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Ricki Herbert: ‘Danny Hay has been smart and turned obstacles to advantage’

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No one is better placed than All Whites legend Ricki Herbert to understand what it takes to reach the FIFA World Cup finals. He did it as a player in 1982 and as the coach of the New Zealand team … Read More

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