Wellington Phoenix season 2009–10
Encyclopedia
The 2009–10 season is the Wellington Phoenix's third season of football in the Hyundai A-League
, making it the longest running New Zealand team in the competition, surpassing the defunct New Zealand Knights.
to continue his services to the club after a promising campaign in the previous season. High hopes rested on the Phoenix after Herbert brought in seven players in the season break including three attacking based players in Paul Ifill
from Crystal Palace
, Chris Greenacre
from Tranmere Rovers and Diego Walsh
form Adelaide United.
Herbert's attacking imports proved themselves worthy with Ifill and Greenacre scoring four between them in the first four games. The Phoenix inability to finish games was costly for the club, ultimately placing it in last place contention in mid-October after an Hyundai A-League record of six consecutive draws and not one win in eight games. The Phoenix then surprised all football fans by defeating first placed Gold Coast United 6 - 0 in Wellington
. This result lifted the Wellington players as they went on to win three of there next five matches.
In-form player Paul Ifill soon became the centre of attention as many A-League clubs tried to sign him up on a contract, Ifill then to the relief of many Phoenix supporters committed himself for a further three seasons. At this time of the season, Wellington had not lost a match at home
. Playing for the A-League record in Palmerston North
, Wellington could not overcome Sydney FC
and fell to a 1 - 0 defeat.
In the final stages of regular season, Wellington was fighting for sixth place with a chance of getting fourth and securing New Zealand's first ever home play-off. The Phoenix suffered a major setback to its ambitions when goalkeeper Mark Paston
suffered a season ending knee injury. Manager Ricki Herbert quickly recruited unsettled Liam Reddy
from Brisbane Roar. Reddy played the remainder of the Phoenix's regular season fixtures in goal and only conceded a total of nine goals in nine games. In those nine games the Phoenix recorded six wins which saw it placed fourth at the end of the regular season.
The Wellington Phoenix prevailed 4 - 2 in a tense penalty shootout in its first ever finals match against Perth Glory after the scores were locked 1 - 1 at full time. A goal from Chris Greenacre
in the 37th minute put the Phoenix ahead until the 67th minute when Scott Neville headed one in for Perth. Liam Reddy was the hero for the Phoenix, saving two penalties in the shootout, while the Phoenix netted home all of its attempts. The Wellington Phoenix won its minor Semi-final against the Newcastle Jets 3 - 1 after extra time in front of record crowd of 32,792 fans at Westpac Stadium. This was the third time in the season that the record had been broken. Tim Brown brought the Phoenix back from behind when he found the net in the 33rd minute. The scores remained 1-1 at full time and at the end of the first period of extra time Paul Ifill put the Phoenix ahead, which was followed up by another goal in the second period of extra time by Eugene Dadi
to round out the victory. The Phoenix's finals run comes to an end after a hard fought 4 - 2 loss to Sydney FC
at the Sydney Football Stadium. Goals from Andrew Durante and Eugene Dadi weren't enough for the Phoenix as it couldn't match the pace of Sydney. The match was marred by a controversial goal from Chris Payne who deflected Sydney's second goal into the net using his arm, a fact missed by the referee.
The Phoenix were rewarded for its impressive season with the FFA granting it a long awaited 5-year license extension.
. The home kit was changed to a black and yellow vertically striped shirt with black shorts and socks. The away kit features black sleeves with yellow trim on a white background, while the shorts are white with a yellow and black side trim, with white socks. Sony
renewed its contract with the Wellington Phoenix and remained the club's major sponsor.
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
, making it the longest running New Zealand team in the competition, surpassing the defunct New Zealand Knights.
Season summary
Wellington Phoenix kept existing manager Ricki HerbertRicki Herbert
Ricki Lloyd Herbert, CNZM is a New Zealand former association football player who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain...
to continue his services to the club after a promising campaign in the previous season. High hopes rested on the Phoenix after Herbert brought in seven players in the season break including three attacking based players in Paul Ifill
Paul Ifill
Paul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
from Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, Chris Greenacre
Chris Greenacre
Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
from Tranmere Rovers and Diego Walsh
Diego Walsh
Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:...
form Adelaide United.
Herbert's attacking imports proved themselves worthy with Ifill and Greenacre scoring four between them in the first four games. The Phoenix inability to finish games was costly for the club, ultimately placing it in last place contention in mid-October after an Hyundai A-League record of six consecutive draws and not one win in eight games. The Phoenix then surprised all football fans by defeating first placed Gold Coast United 6 - 0 in Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
. This result lifted the Wellington players as they went on to win three of there next five matches.
In-form player Paul Ifill soon became the centre of attention as many A-League clubs tried to sign him up on a contract, Ifill then to the relief of many Phoenix supporters committed himself for a further three seasons. At this time of the season, Wellington had not lost a match at home
Westpac Stadium
Westpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders...
. Playing for the A-League record in Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
, Wellington could not overcome Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
and fell to a 1 - 0 defeat.
In the final stages of regular season, Wellington was fighting for sixth place with a chance of getting fourth and securing New Zealand's first ever home play-off. The Phoenix suffered a major setback to its ambitions when goalkeeper Mark Paston
Mark Paston
Mark Nelson Paston is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who plays for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Early career:...
suffered a season ending knee injury. Manager Ricki Herbert quickly recruited unsettled Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
from Brisbane Roar. Reddy played the remainder of the Phoenix's regular season fixtures in goal and only conceded a total of nine goals in nine games. In those nine games the Phoenix recorded six wins which saw it placed fourth at the end of the regular season.
The Wellington Phoenix prevailed 4 - 2 in a tense penalty shootout in its first ever finals match against Perth Glory after the scores were locked 1 - 1 at full time. A goal from Chris Greenacre
Chris Greenacre
Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
in the 37th minute put the Phoenix ahead until the 67th minute when Scott Neville headed one in for Perth. Liam Reddy was the hero for the Phoenix, saving two penalties in the shootout, while the Phoenix netted home all of its attempts. The Wellington Phoenix won its minor Semi-final against the Newcastle Jets 3 - 1 after extra time in front of record crowd of 32,792 fans at Westpac Stadium. This was the third time in the season that the record had been broken. Tim Brown brought the Phoenix back from behind when he found the net in the 33rd minute. The scores remained 1-1 at full time and at the end of the first period of extra time Paul Ifill put the Phoenix ahead, which was followed up by another goal in the second period of extra time by Eugene Dadi
Eugène Dadi
Eugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia...
to round out the victory. The Phoenix's finals run comes to an end after a hard fought 4 - 2 loss to Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
at the Sydney Football Stadium. Goals from Andrew Durante and Eugene Dadi weren't enough for the Phoenix as it couldn't match the pace of Sydney. The match was marred by a controversial goal from Chris Payne who deflected Sydney's second goal into the net using his arm, a fact missed by the referee.
The Phoenix were rewarded for its impressive season with the FFA granting it a long awaited 5-year license extension.
Pre Season
- 21 April 2009: Wellington sign English striker Chris GreenacreChris GreenacreChris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
from Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal. - 21 July 2009: Wellington announce free-agent released by Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
and Barbados international Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
has signed a two-year deal. - 25 July 2009: The Phoenix complete a successful pre-season campaign with a 0 - 0 draw against Central Coast Mariners. The Phoenix finished pre-season with 1 win, 1 loss and 4 draws. Troy HearfieldTroy HearfieldTroy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006...
, Chris GreenacreChris GreenacreChris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
, Andrew DuranteAndrew DuranteAndrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :...
, Tim Brown and Ben SigmundBen SigmundBenjamin Robert Sigmund is a New Zealand soccer player who currently plays for A-League club Wellington Phoenix...
all scored a goal for the Phoenix. - 5 August 2009: Chinese under-23 international striker Jiang ChenJiang ChenJiang Chen is a Chinese football player, who plays as a striker for Tianjin Teda F.C. in the Chinese Super League.- Club career :On May 6, 2004 he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Sichuan Guancheng against Qingdao Hailifeng in the Chinese FA Cup...
signs a season-long loan deal from Tianjin Teda.
August
- 9 August 2009: New signing Chris GreenacreChris GreenacreChris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
scores on debut in the opening round of the 2009-10 season in a 3-2 away loss to the Newcastle Jets. - 16 August 2009: The Phoenix grab their first win of the season, a 2-1 win over Perth Glory in Round 2 at home in front of a 10,024-strong crowd.
- 23 August 2009: Chris GreenacreChris GreenacreChris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
scores his second goal in three games against Brisbane Roar. The Phoenix ended up drawing the match 1-1. - 30 August 2009: New reserve goalkeeper Reece CrowtherReece CrowtherReece Crowther is an Australian Association football goalkeeper who last played for the New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix in the Australasian A-League.-Club career:...
makes his starting debut for Wellington in a 2-0 loss away to Sydney FCSydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
. - 31 August 2009: Wellington Phoenix secure the services of championship-winning attacking midfielder Adrian CaceresAdrian CaceresClaudio Adrian Caceres is an Argentine-Australian football player who currently is playing for Real Mataram.-Club career:...
for the remainder of the season from Central Coast, after being released through mutual consent.
September
- 13 September 2009: 17-year-old Marco RojasMarco RojasMarco Rodrigo Rojas is a New Zealand association football player who plays as a midfielder for A-League team Melbourne Victory, and for the New Zealand national team.-Wellington Phoenix:...
makes his first competitive appearance for the Phoenix, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute against Melbourne VictoryMelbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
in a 1-1 draw.
October
- 1 October 2009: Leo BertosLeo BertosLeonida Christos "Leo" Bertos is a New Zealand association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for New Zealand-based A-League team Wellington Phoenix and has represented the New Zealand national football team.-Early life:Bertos was born in Wellington, to a Greek...
signs a new three-year contract, keeping him in Wellington until at least the end of the 2012-13 season. - 17 October 2009: Wellington set a new A-League recordA-League all-time recordsThis is a list of various records in the Australian football league, the Hyundai A-League.-Biggest victories:*7 goals:*6 goals:*5 goals:* 4 goals:-Highest Aggregate Scores:*9 goals:...
for the most consecutive draws after a 1-1 result away to North Queensland in Round 11; their sixth draw in a row. - 20 October 2009: Andrew DuranteAndrew DuranteAndrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :...
, Vince LiaVince LiaVince Lia is a football player who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Melbourne Victory:Lia spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne...
and Manny MuscatEmmanuel MuscatEmmanuel "Manny" Muscat is an Australian born Maltese football player who usually plays as a Defensive Midfielder or Right Back for in the A-League.-Early career:...
all sign new contracts to keep them with the Phoenix until the end of the 2012-13 and 2011-12 seasons respectively. - 25 October 2009: Wellington's most-capped player Tony LochheadTony LochheadTony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001...
earns his 50th cap for the Phoenix against Gold Coast United. Lochhead has missed only 3 competitive league games since joining the new club in 2007. - 25 October 2009: The Phoenix match the record for the biggest win in A-League history by thrashing Gold Coast United 6-0 at homeWestpac StadiumWestpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders...
.
November
- 1 November 2009: SydneySydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
ended Wellington's seven-match unbeaten run with a convincing 3-1 win at the Sydney Football Stadium. - 4 November 2009: It is announced that the Phoenix will field a youth team in either NZFCNew Zealand Football ChampionshipThe New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
or the A-League National Youth LeagueA-League National Youth LeagueThe A-League National Youth League is an Australian national football league run in parallel to the A-League. The aim of a league is to provide a pathway for young players and state league players to play regular high-level football, and allow reserve players from senior A-League teams to remain...
in the 2010/2011 season. - 6 November 2009: Wanted by many other A-League clubs, Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
extends his contract with the Phoenix until the end of the 2011-12 season, with an option for another year. - 22 November 2009: Wellington end a frustrating eleven-match run without an away win (stretching back a 2-1 win over Sydney FCSydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
on 7 November 2008 at Sydney Football Stadium) with a 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets in stifling heat. - With only one defeat in eleven matches, the Phoenix were looking to claim their first win over the Brisbane Roar. After going 1-0 down early on, Chris GreenacreChris GreenacreChris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:...
equalised just before the break. However after conceding at the start of the first half, right-back Manny MuscatEmmanuel MuscatEmmanuel "Manny" Muscat is an Australian born Maltese football player who usually plays as a Defensive Midfielder or Right Back for in the A-League.-Early career:...
was shown a red card for elbowing Brisbane winger Tommy OarThomas OarThomas Michael "Tommy" Oar is an Australian football player who plays for Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Brisbane Roar:...
in an off-the-ball collision. The loss of a man proved costly as Brisbane ran riot to run in two more goals to ensure a comfortable 4-1 victory.
December
- 8 December 2009: Wellington Phoenix defender Ben SigmundBen SigmundBenjamin Robert Sigmund is a New Zealand soccer player who currently plays for A-League club Wellington Phoenix...
is handed a three-match suspension after being cited for punching Melbourne VictoryMelbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
's Adrian LeijerAdrian LeijerAdrian Leijer is an Australian football player who currently plays as a centre back for A-League team Melbourne Victory and is also the Captain of the side.-Early years:...
in an off-the-ball incident in the round 17 1-1 draw at Westpac StadiumWestpac StadiumWestpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders...
. - 10 December 2009: It is revealed that Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Mark PastonMark PastonMark Nelson Paston is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who plays for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Early career:...
suffered a knee injury which was to keep him sidelined for at least four to six weeks. The injury, sustained in a clash with captain Andrew DuranteAndrew DuranteAndrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :...
in training prior to the Round 16 game against Brisbane fractured Paston's tibiaTibiaThe tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
and was thought to simply be a hematomaHematomaA hematoma, or haematoma, is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue. This distinguishes it from an ecchymosis, which is the spread of blood under the skin in a thin layer, commonly called a bruise...
at first. Paston played unknowingly with the fracture against the Melbourne VictoryMelbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
which turned out to be his final game of the season. - 12 December 2009: At the Phoenix's home away from home, the Nix were looking to set a new recordA-League all-time recordsThis is a list of various records in the Australian football league, the Hyundai A-League.-Biggest victories:*7 goals:*6 goals:*5 goals:* 4 goals:-Highest Aggregate Scores:*9 goals:...
for going 15 matches unbeaten at home. Against an in-form SydneySydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
side with whom they currently shared the record with, a first-half Steve CoricaSteve CoricaStephen Christopher Corica is a former Australian football player who last played for Australian A-League team Sydney FC. A technically gifted and skillful player playing primarily as an attacking midfielder, he is very versatile, able to play both centrally or out wide, or even pushed up as a...
penalty was enough to seal the points for the away side and mean that the home unbeaten record (of 14 matches) was still shared. - 16 December 2009: The Phoenix sign Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Liam ReddyLiam ReddyLiam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
as an injury replacement for the Mark PastonMark PastonMark Nelson Paston is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who plays for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Early career:...
for the rest of the season. - 29 December 2009: On-loan Chinese striker Jiang ChenJiang ChenJiang Chen is a Chinese football player, who plays as a striker for Tianjin Teda F.C. in the Chinese Super League.- Club career :On May 6, 2004 he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Sichuan Guancheng against Qingdao Hailifeng in the Chinese FA Cup...
is released by the Phoenix at the conclusion of his loan deal. - 31 December 2009: The Phoenix win for the first time in over a month and secure their 2nd away win of the campaign as Paul Ifill scores both goals in 0-2 win over the Central Coast Mariners.
January
- 4 January 2010: Former Ivory Coast and Perth Glory striker, Eugene DadiEugène DadiEugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia...
signs for the Phoenix on a short-term contract for the rest of the season. - 9 January 2010: Eugene DadiEugène DadiEugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia...
makes an immediate impact for his new club, scoring twice in the second-half in a 3-1 win over the Brisbane Roar. The win extends the Phoenix's unbeaten streak at their usual home ground (Westpac Stadium) to 15 matches, and ensures that they will enter the last part of the regular season holding a top-6 spot. - 19 January 2010: The Phoenix announce talented utility player Troy HearfieldTroy HearfieldTroy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006...
along with goalkeepers Mark PastonMark PastonMark Nelson Paston is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who plays for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Early career:...
and Reece CrowtherReece CrowtherReece Crowther is an Australian Association football goalkeeper who last played for the New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix in the Australasian A-League.-Club career:...
have signed contract extensions through to the conclusion of the 2010-11 A-League season. - 30 January 2010: The Phoenix were forced to play in the South IslandSouth IslandThe South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
due to an AC/DCAC/DCAC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
concert in Westpac Stadium, however the Nix played in front of a club record 19,258 fans at the newly revamped AMI Stadium where they returned to their winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide United.
February
- 6 February 2010: After Brisbane Roar lost 2-0 to Adelaide United, the Wellington Phoenix's play off spot was confirmed. The Phoenix will now participate in the Hyundai A-League Final Series for the first time in their history.
- 21 February 2010: The Wellington Phoenix prevailed 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout in their first ever finals match against Perth Glory after the scores were locked 1-1 at full time.
March
- 1 March 2010: The FFA grants the Phoenix a 10-year license extension, subject to approval from FIFA and the AFC.
- 7 March 2010: The Wellington Phoenix win their minor Semi-final against the Newcastle Jets 3-1 after extra time in front of another record crowd of 32,792 fans at Westpac StadiumWestpac StadiumWestpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders...
. - 13 March 2010: The Phoenix's finals run comes to an end after a hard fought 4-2 loss to Sydney FCSydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
at the Sydney Football Stadium. - 18 March 2010: Star defender Jon McKain agrees to a 2 year contract extension which will ensure he will remain with the club until at least the end of the 2012-13 season. Meanwhile, midfielder Michael FerranteMichael FerranteMichael Ferrante is an Australian football player plays for Richmond.-Biography:He attended St. Joseph's College Melbourne from years 1992-1997 being a star week in week out for his school side. He came through the ranks at the Australian Institute of Sport and from there he moved on to the youth...
and right-back David MulliganDavid MulliganDavid James Mulligan is a New Zealand international footballer, currently playing for Auckland City FC in the ASB Premiership. Born in England, he made over 180 appearances in the English Football League between 2000 and 2008. He is able to play in both midfield and defence.His career began at...
have not had their contracts renewed with the club. - 26 March 2010: Goalkeeper Liam ReddyLiam ReddyLiam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
signs a 3 year contract with Sydney FCSydney FCSydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
Club End of Season Awards
- See also List of Wellington Phoenix FC End of Season Awards
- Sony Player of the Year: Andrew DuranteAndrew DuranteAndrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :...
- Members’ Player of the Year: Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
- Players’ Player of the Year: Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
- Media Player of the Year: Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
- Golden Boot: Paul IfillPaul IfillPaul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:...
- 12 goals - Under-23 Player of the Year: Troy HearfieldTroy HearfieldTroy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006...
- Sony Player of the Year: Andrew Durante
First Team Squad
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date Of Birth (Age) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 | Mark Paston Mark Paston Mark Nelson Paston is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who plays for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Early career:... |
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GK | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 20 | Reece Crowther Reece Crowther Reece Crowther is an Australian Association football goalkeeper who last played for the New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix in the Australasian A-League.-Club career:... |
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GK | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Youth | |
| 40 | Liam Reddy Liam Reddy Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:... |
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GK | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Short-term injury replacement | |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Manny Muscat Emmanuel Muscat Emmanuel "Manny" Muscat is an Australian born Maltese football player who usually plays as a Defensive Midfielder or Right Back for in the A-League.-Early career:... |
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RB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 3 | Tony Lochhead Tony Lochhead Tony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001... |
|
LB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 4 | Jon McKain | |
CB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 16 | David Mulligan David Mulligan David James Mulligan is a New Zealand international footballer, currently playing for Auckland City FC in the ASB Premiership. Born in England, he made over 180 appearances in the English Football League between 2000 and 2008. He is able to play in both midfield and defence.His career began at... |
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RB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 13 | Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006... |
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RB/AM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Youth | |
| 18 | Ben Sigmund Ben Sigmund Benjamin Robert Sigmund is a New Zealand soccer player who currently plays for A-League club Wellington Phoenix... |
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CB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 22 | Andrew Durante Andrew Durante Andrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :... |
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CB | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Captain | |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 5 | Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
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CAM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 6 | Tim Brown | |
CM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Vice-captain | |
| 7 | Leo Bertos Leo Bertos Leonida Christos "Leo" Bertos is a New Zealand association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for New Zealand-based A-League team Wellington Phoenix and has represented the New Zealand national football team.-Early life:Bertos was born in Wellington, to a Greek... |
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RW | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 10 | Michael Ferrante Michael Ferrante Michael Ferrante is an Australian football player plays for Richmond.-Biography:He attended St. Joseph's College Melbourne from years 1992-1997 being a star week in week out for his school side. He came through the ranks at the Australian Institute of Sport and from there he moved on to the youth... |
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CM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 11 | Daniel Daniel Lins Cortês Daniel Lins Côrtes , nicknamed Daniel, is a Brazilian-born New Zealand football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
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LW | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 14 | Adrián Cáceres Adrian Caceres Claudio Adrian Caceres is an Argentine-Australian football player who currently is playing for Real Mataram.-Club career:... |
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LW | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 17 | Vince Lia Vince Lia Vince Lia is a football player who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Melbourne Victory:Lia spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne... |
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CDM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 21 | Marco Rojas Marco Rojas Marco Rodrigo Rojas is a New Zealand association football player who plays as a midfielder for A-League team Melbourne Victory, and for the New Zealand national team.-Wellington Phoenix:... |
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AM | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Youth | |
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| 8 | Paul Ifill Paul Ifill Paul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
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FW | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 9 | Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:... |
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ST | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | ||
| 15 | Eugene Dadi Eugène Dadi Eugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia... |
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ST | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Short-term contract | |
| 23 | Costa Barbarouses Costa Barbarouses Kosta Barbarouses is a New Zealand professional association football player who plays in Russian First Division for Alania Vladikavkaz.- Club career :Before turning professional Barbarouses played for St... |
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ST | 1 July 2009 (age 2) | Youth | |
In
Out
Technical staff
- First team Coach: Ricki HerbertRicki HerbertRicki Lloyd Herbert, CNZM is a New Zealand former association football player who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain...
- Goalkeeping Coach:
Jonathan GouldJonathan GouldJonathan Alan Gould is a former Scottish international footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the Goalkeeping Coach at Perth Glory of the Australian A-League.-Playing:... - Technical Analyst: Luciano Trani
- First team Physiotherapist: Adam Crump
- Masseur: Dene Carroll
- Strength & Conditioning Coach:
Ed Baranowski
Kit
The team kit for the 2009-10 season was produced by ReebokReebok
Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle...
. The home kit was changed to a black and yellow vertically striped shirt with black shorts and socks. The away kit features black sleeves with yellow trim on a white background, while the shorts are white with a yellow and black side trim, with white socks. Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
renewed its contract with the Wellington Phoenix and remained the club's major sponsor.
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2009-10 Pre-season Friendly fixtures
2009-10 Hyundai A-League fixtures
2009-10 A-League Finals Series
Appearances and Goals
|}Leading scorers
| Player | Goals per Round | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | Total | |||
| 1 | |
Paul Ifill Paul Ifill Paul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Tim Brown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |
Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | |
Eugene Dadi Eugène Dadi Eugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Daniel Daniel Lins Cortês Daniel Lins Côrtes , nicknamed Daniel, is a Brazilian-born New Zealand football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leo Bertos Leo Bertos Leonida Christos "Leo" Bertos is a New Zealand association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for New Zealand-based A-League team Wellington Phoenix and has represented the New Zealand national football team.-Early life:Bertos was born in Wellington, to a Greek... |
1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jon McKain | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Ben Sigmund Ben Sigmund Benjamin Robert Sigmund is a New Zealand soccer player who currently plays for A-League club Wellington Phoenix... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costa Barbarouses Costa Barbarouses Kosta Barbarouses is a New Zealand professional association football player who plays in Russian First Division for Alania Vladikavkaz.- Club career :Before turning professional Barbarouses played for St... |
1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrew Durante Andrew Durante Andrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :... |
1 | 1 |
| EWLINE |
A goal was scored from a penalty kick Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... |
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| EWLINE |
2 were scored from penalty kicks |
Assists
| Rank | Pos. | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Ifill Paul Ifill Paul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
9 | |
| 2 | Leo Bertos Leo Bertos Leonida Christos "Leo" Bertos is a New Zealand association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for New Zealand-based A-League team Wellington Phoenix and has represented the New Zealand national football team.-Early life:Bertos was born in Wellington, to a Greek... |
8 | |
| 3 | Daniel Daniel Lins Cortês Daniel Lins Côrtes , nicknamed Daniel, is a Brazilian-born New Zealand football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
4 | |
| 4 | Manny Muscat |
3 | |
| 5 | Andrew Durante Andrew Durante Andrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :... |
2 | |
| Kosta Barbarouses |
2 | ||
| Tony Lochhead Tony Lochhead Tony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001... |
2 | ||
| 8 | Tim Brown |
1 | |
| Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | ||
| Diego Walsh Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
1 | ||
| Vince Lia Vince Lia Vince Lia is a football player who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Melbourne Victory:Lia spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne... |
1 |
Disciplinary record
| No. | Position | Name |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | DF | Vince Lia Vince Lia Vince Lia is a football player who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Melbourne Victory:Lia spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne... |
9 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | Tim Brown |
7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | Manny Muscat |
7 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | DF | Jon McKain |
5 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | Andrew Durante Andrew Durante Andrew Durante is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender and Captain for the New Zealand based A-League club Wellington Phoenix.- Newcastle Jets :... |
6 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | DF | Ben Sigmund Ben Sigmund Benjamin Robert Sigmund is a New Zealand soccer player who currently plays for A-League club Wellington Phoenix... |
3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | Tony Lochhead Tony Lochhead Tony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001... |
3 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | MF | Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield Troy Hearfield is an attacking football midfielder who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.Married to Deanne Hearfield.-Club career:Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006... |
3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | Leo Bertos Leo Bertos Leonida Christos "Leo" Bertos is a New Zealand association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for New Zealand-based A-League team Wellington Phoenix and has represented the New Zealand national football team.-Early life:Bertos was born in Wellington, to a Greek... |
3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | Michael Ferrante Michael Ferrante Michael Ferrante is an Australian football player plays for Richmond.-Biography:He attended St. Joseph's College Melbourne from years 1992-1997 being a star week in week out for his school side. He came through the ranks at the Australian Institute of Sport and from there he moved on to the youth... |
2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | FW | Paul Ifill Paul Ifill Paul Everton Ifill is a Barbadian British footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FW | Eugene Dadi Eugène Dadi Eugène Dadi is an Ivorian association football Striker who is playing for Manado United on Liga Primer Indonesia side. He has previously played for clubs in Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and currently played in Indonesia... |
2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW |  Jiang ChenJiang Chen Jiang Chen is a Chinese football player, who plays as a striker for Tianjin Teda F.C. in the Chinese Super League.- Club career :On May 6, 2004 he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Sichuan Guancheng against Qingdao Hailifeng in the Chinese FA Cup... |
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre Chris Greenacre is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | Daniel Daniel Lins Cortês Daniel Lins Côrtes , nicknamed Daniel, is a Brazilian-born New Zealand football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | 0 | 0 |