In 1967, three Auckland teenagers were surprise selections for a New Zealand team chosen to play at an international tournament in war-stricken Vietnam. Dave Taylor (16), Brian Turner (17) and Earle Thomas (18) would all go on to long careers, … Read More
New Zealand football legends are joining the global community with their tributes to Brazilian star Pelé, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time. Pelé has died in Sao Paolo, from cancer, at the age of 82. … Read More
Friends of Football are working with Canterbury-based supporter group The Centre Circle, providing football fans in both islands the chance to enjoy events and to help the sport in various ways. Friends of Football, whose membership is mainly Auckland-based, was … Read More
All White striker Chris Wood is the only player to have won New Zealand’s Player of the Year trophy five times. Three–time winners have been Brian Turner and Noel Barkley, while dual winners have included Winston Reid, Keith Nelson, Grant … Read More