Football Fever: The A-League is Auckland's League

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the A-League men's grand final, with Auckland FC clinching the championship in just their second season. They discuss Cam Howieson's winning goal, Dan Hall's Herculean efforts in defence, Steve Corica's influence and the magnificent support of more than 28…

Football Fever: Auckland FC take the final step, but Phoenix fall just short

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC make history by becoming the first New Zealand side to make an A-League men's grand final. We review their emphatic semi-final win in Adelaide and preview the final, which the…

Football Fever Extra: On the grass as Phoenix make history.

The Wellington Phoenix women have made the A-League grand final for the first time, beating Brisbane Roar 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final to go through to the final against Melbourne City. Shortly after the final whistle, Piney spoke one-on-one with key players Grace Jale, Marisa van der…

Football Fever: History-making Nix!

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Wellington's women become the first Kiwi side to reach an A-League grand final, after a 3-2 semi-final aggregate win over Brisbane. Meanwhile, Auckland FC and Adelaide United are all squa…

Football Fever: Finals football delivers high drama

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. On an emotion-charged night at GoMedia Stadium, Auckland FC advance to the semi-finals with a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout win over Melbourne City. Meanwhile, the Phoenix women go down 2…

Football Fever: Auckland FC anguish and Greeny gets the Nix gig

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC are seconds away from second place (and a week off) after their 2-2 draw with Sydney FC, but instead face an elimination final against Melbourne City. Meantime, Wellington's s…

Football Fever: Auckland's Premiers' Plate relinquished, Wellington's finals flame extinguished

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC go down 1-0 to CCM in a weather-interrupted clash, handing the Premiers' Plate to Newcastle with one round to play. And Wellington Phoenix are eliminated from finals contentio…

Football Fever: Corica sees red and Nix finals hopes fade

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Black Knights come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Melbourne Victory, with coach Steve Corica sent from the sidelines for dissent. Meantime, the Phoenix go down 2-0 to Melbourne Ci…

Football Fever: Phoenix women make history, as the men enter the home straight

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix women achieve their highest ever regular season finish and make the finals for the first time. Meantime, the Phoenix men continue their recent revival and are back in the hunt…

Football Fever: Breaking down the All Whites' historic win over Chile

In a bumper edition of Football Fever, Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the All Whites’ historic win over Chile at Eden Park.   The boys discuss who should be the starting goalkeeper heading into June's FIFA World Cup.   And the Phoenix Women slip out of contention for the Premiers' Plat…