In May 1964, a new home for football in Auckland was officially opened when touring German club SC Preussen Munster played the first of two games at Newmarket Park. On Saturday May 30, Munster beat an Auckland representative side 4-2 … Read More
Friends of Football have been building an online archive of classic match programmes and football publications of interest to New Zealand fans of the game. We’re converting printed publications to a digital format, enabling fans of all ages to appreciate … Read More
The success of Wales at the EURO 2021 tournament has revived memories of a visit to New Zealand by their national team almost half a century ago. While the current Welsh team includes international stars such as Gareth Bale and … Read More
The demise of Auckland’s Newmarket Park in 1979, when the nation’s ‘Home of Football’ was destroyed by a landslide, has left a void as a venue dedicated to the sport. But the ground – now rehabilitated and used as a … Read More
The recent death of former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy ‘The Doc’ Docherty has jogged memories of his connections with New Zealand. He died on New Year’s Eve, aged 92, after a long illness. ‘The Doc’ visits New Zealand … Read More