By Jonno Ross It’s getting tough at the top! As we go into round three of this year’s Northern League we’re quickly experiencing that feeling of ‘must win’ games and it’s only April. The top four teams all meet each … Read More
The late Ian Ormond will be honoured by Auckland’s Bay Olympic club when they host their first home game in this season’s Northern League on Saturday April 9. The club invites family members, friends and admirers of the former New … Read More
After two rounds, only three of the 12 Northern League clubs have been able to keep a 100% winning record. Bay Olympic, Auckland City and Birkenhead United sit atop the table with Olympic leading the way with a superior goal … Read More
A hat-trick in only five minutes by Bay Olympic skipper Thomas Boss consigned North Shore United to the day’s biggest loss as the new Northern League season got underway. Bay Olympic beat North Shore 4-0 at Allen Hill Stadium but … Read More
By Jonno Ross It’s seven months since a ball was kicked in competition but the Northern League returns on Saturday March 26 with a full round of weekend fixtures. The draw will provide some clues as to the relative strengths … Read More
This year’s Lotto NRFL first division is going to be as tight as it’s ever been, says veteran coach Paul Marshall, newly-appointed Director of Football at Onehunga Mangere United. “I genuinely believe there’ll be eight or nine clubs all pushing … Read More
Clubs in the north have been busy over the summer with new coaching appointments and some exploring the benefits of partnerships with other clubs. With the 2022 Northern League season looming, here’s Friends of Football’s round-up of what’s been happening … Read More
Bay Olympic are the latest Auckalnd club to join with Friends of Football to co-host a special screening of an award-winning football film. The Bafta-winning Marvellous was screened for members of Auckland club Bay Olympic by Friends of Football on … Read More
Two Northern League clubs are out of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup after a Queen’s Birthday Weekend round of ties. Western Springs and West Coast Rangers both lost second-round games. Rangers’ 2-1 loss to Ngaruawahia United provided the round’s biggest … Read More