Podcasts about Sarpreet Singh

This week in the Niche Cast we start by updating Sam Ruthe's mile mahi and then discuss the change in ownership for NZ Breakers. Carlin Davison, Corey Webster and Jackson Ball have had strong start to the NBL season, while the All Whites sealed World Cup qualification so we celebrate all things kiwi football. We also touch on Tyler Bindon, Sarpreet Singh and Marko Stamenic as kiwi footballers with intriguing club situations overseas. Wellington Phoenix Women had a loss and seem unlikely to crack A-League Women finals. Then we chat through Blackcaps T20I/ODI stuff vs Pakistan with Nick Kelly and Muhammad Abbas earning ODI call ups, meanwhile White Ferns have struggled to compete with Australia in their T20Is. We roll through a few Plunket Shield notes before finishing with key details about New Zealand Warriors footy after another win at Mt Smart.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Sam Ruthe(11:28) Mindfulness(12:35) NZ Breakers(18:21) NBL(31:52) All Whites(01:03:06) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:08:18) Blackcaps(01:23:54) White Ferns(01:37:09) Plunket Shield(01:41:54) NZ Warriors

This week on the Niche Cast we start by rolling through our favourite Super Smash players, kiwi women in A-League and kiwi blokes in NBL. We discuss Steven Adams' return for Houston Rockets and lay out a funky New Zealand boxing menu featuring David Nyika, Mea Motu and Joseph Parker. Then we have lots of cricket to discuss with Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka and Super Smash where there are some Champions Trophy squad thoughts, Henry Shipley's return, Bevon Jacobs easy mahi hitting, White Ferns spinners and plenty more. Wellington Phoenix women had an A-League win while Phoenix men and Auckland FC struggled, plus we have a fun group of Flying Kiwis to chat about in Sarpreet Singh, Andre de Jong and Stipe Ukich. We finish with a New Zealand Warriors 2024 stat profile deep dive. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(13:14) Mindfulness(14:38) Steven Adams Ramping Up(22:49) Kiwi Boxing Title Fights(29:40) Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka & Super Smash Funkiness(01:19:11) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC(01:37:11) Sarpreet Singh, Andre de Jong, Matthew Garbett, Stipe Ukich(01:49:14) NZ Warriors stat profile

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate a Blackcaps Test series win and how tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka led to success in India. White Ferns tied up the ODI series with India and Ford Trophy is humming along with youngsters like Tim Robinson and Zak Foulkes lining up for the ODI/T20I tour of Sri Lanka. Chris Wood is still bagging goals and Elijah Just loves whipping in goals from outside the box, while Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix both had wins in the A-League. We finish with New Zealand Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns losing to Australia which was a bummer, but they showed enough positive signs to build on and there is a fun young core of players settling into international rugby league. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (04:53) Mindfulness (05:31) Blackcaps (55:11) White Ferns (01:00:36) Ford Trophy (01:03:28) Chris Wood, Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh (01:17:34) Auckland FC & Wellington Phoenix (01:35:30) Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns

This week on the Niche Cast we chat through some heavy NBL pre-season losses for the Overseas (NZ) Breakers before diving deep into New Zealand football. We chat about Chris Wood's performances for Nottingham Forest, transfer movement for Sarpreet Singh and Ben Waine, Max Crocombe with Burton Albion as well as Auckland FC signing Nando Pijnaker. Auckland FC love kiwis and Wellington Phoenix are building a clear playing style ahead of the A-League season. New Zealand Warriors finished their season on a high with a win over Cronulla Sharks and we chat about our three year plan for NZ Warriors, also touching on Kiwi-NRL performances and Lavinia Tauhalaliku making her NRLW debut for North Queensland Cowboys. We finish our New Zealand sports podcast with Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson getting Blackcaps contracts, with the sneaky depth of the Blackcaps pipeline. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 6:48 - Mindfulness 8:55 - NZ Breakers in NBL pre-season 27:40 - Chris Wood, Sarpreet Singh, Ben Waine & NZ football 1:13:05 - NZ Warriors, NRL & NRLW 1:49:12 - Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson & Blackcaps

Warriors met the devil vs Titans, Blackcaps forecasting, NBL, All Whites, White Ferns, Auckland FC... and a bit of Razor Rabbit 10:18 - Blackcaps forecast 25:36 - Mindfulness 28:16 - Scott Robertson vs Razor 37:49 - NZ Warriors 1:13:30 - T20 World Cup & White Ferns vs England 1:19:27 - NBL update & Tom Vodanovich 1:26:40 - All Whites at OFC Nations Cup 1:35:32 - Sarpreet Singh 1:44:09 - Auckland FC signings 1:48:10 - Malia Steinmetz Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Wellington Phoenix draw vs Victory, Tall Blacks OQT squad, Kiwi-NRL club by club, Flying Kiwis footy, County Cricket & more 7:18 - Mindfulness 8:23 - Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory 28:51 - Sarpreet Singh, Gabi Rennie & Flying Kiwis 36:33 - Nathan Smith & Kiwis in County Championship 47:39 - Tall Blacks & NBL 1:02:47 - NZ Warriors & Kiwi-NRL Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Chuck full of kiwi sports yarns, starting with a few spare All Whites notes (5:08) - check our our subscriber pod for more where that came from - and then a bit of Gothic Mindfulness (10:10). The Blackcaps beat Afghanistan overnight so we've got reactions to that beauty (11:46), plus a preview of the first round of Plunket Shield (27:45). Steven Adams is a week out from his NBA season so we're talking salary hits (34:45). NZ Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns previews ahead of a belter weekend of international rugby league (46:42). Chuck in some Wellington Phoenix Women chat (1:01:22) plus some context on the Welly Nix blokes as they kick things off with a very young squad (1:10:40). And chuck in some National League chat as well, including a bit of Sarpreet Singh-a-like scounting (1:23:22). Bug churs. Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Piney catches up with Kiwi footballer Sarpreet Singh to look back on his past few years playing overseas. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for another dose of Variety Show goodness whipping through the various headlines of kiwi sporting action from the past weekend and beyond... 3:12 - Mindfulness Lottery 4:45 - Football Ferns defeat Vietnam 9:09 - NZ Warriors nugget 12:44 - NZ U19 women's football dominance 16:42 - White Ferns win T20I series in Sri Lanka 18:50 - NBL final round preview 22:31 - Dan Hooker, Israel Adesanya in UFC 26:05 - Sarpreet Singh's Hansa Rostock move 29:51 - Will Young enters County Championship 30:58 - Wellington Phoenix sign Lukas Kelly-Heald 33:23 - Matthew Timoko's elite Kiwi-NRL mahi 34:53 - Musical Jams Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com

Another banger of a podcast, starting with some manifested Mindfulness (3:12) and then launching into a few ideas from the domestic cricket contract announcements (6:30). The White Ferns vs Sri Lanka T20 series gets previewed (18:56) plus there's a round-up of some kiwi football transfers, particularly Sarpreet Singh and Marko Stamenic (28:19). We catch a vibe on the Football Ferns two weeks from the World Cup (39:15). There's a stacked preview of the Warriors vs Eels NRL game (46:28). And we finish with some NBL basketball talk (1:09:29). Happy days. Cowabunga. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com

Wynton Rufer spoke to Louis Herman-Watt about the Wellington Phoenix's woes along with English Premier League and Bundesliga.

Sarpreet Singh is a New Zealand international footballer who plays in the Bundesliga. He is a young man with a big future. I absolutely loved his attitude to life, football and family, I just had to get him on the podcast. This boy is going places!

Der SSV Jahn Regensburg grüßt überraschend von der Tabellenspitze der 2. Bundesliga. Was den nächsten Gegner des 1. FC Nürnberg so stark macht, erzählt Tobi (1889.fm) im Gegnergespräch. Sind die Gründe für den derzeitigen Aufschwung einzig und allein in der konstanten Arbeit der letzten Jahre zu suchen oder macht Regensburg in dieser Saison etwas anders als in den Vorjahren? Oder sind es am Ende nur Kleinigkeiten, die aktuell den Unterschied machen? In jedem Fall hat der FC St. Pauli gegen Regensburg etwas besser gemacht, als die bisherigen Gegner. Kann der FCN daraus etwas lernen? Gelernt hat offenbar auch Sarpreet Singh. Der ist nämlich überhaupt nicht wiederzuerkennen oder vielmehr genau der Spieler, den Nürnberg eigentlich ausleihen wollte. Welche Rolle er für Regensburg spielt und wie lange der Höhenflug noch dauert, hört ihr im Podcast. Liebe Hörer*innen, wir freuen uns immer über euer Feedback. Teilt uns eure Meinung bei Facebook, Twitter, bei Instagram oder anonym bei Tellonym mit. Shownotes Nicht von Umschaltmoment zu Umschaltmoment hetzen. Der Club vor dem Spiel in Regensburg (Clubfans United) Jahn Regensburg bei WhoScored.com

Jason Pine chats to All Whites and Bayern Munich midfielder Sarpreet Singh on Newstalk ZB, as he reflects on his first year playing competitively in Germany and what he hopes to achieve at his loan spell at Jahn Regensburg in the German 2nd division. 

Going wider scope than the usual Monday Variety Show here, chatting through the various sports that we're still able to cover during lockdown. Starting with a pair of fascinating (and perhaps watershed) cricket tours with the Blackcaps & White Ferns about to roll the arm over in Bangladesh/England (3:38). There's a bit of context around old mate Sarpreet Singh on the Flying Kiwis football beat (12:13) and then we whip through a few quicker hits with Lydia Ko, Tom Walsh, Genah Fabian, and Paul Coll all mentioned (24:26). Then to close it's a chunk of Kiwi NRL goodness from a tight top eight race to the veteran greatness of Jesse Bromwich and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (36:26). Good chat, get amongst.

Righto, there's a very full Water Tank Of Mindfulness (1:52) to kick this bad boy off, before we rip into some chat regarding the Aotearoa influence on the English football team (9:43) which itself leans into some ideas about grassroots club identity (21:44). Lovely yarns there... before we work through Sarpreet Singh's new loan move (35:05), hope for the NZ Warriors season (49:06), and then pick our Blackcaps T20 XIs with the World T20 in just three months' time (1:06:27). Went deep in this one, friends. Dive in.

Bei der 1:3-Niederlage gegen den VfL Bochum zeigte sich warum der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell zwar viel richtig, in den entscheidenden Momenten aber eben doch zu viel falsch macht. Was das genau ist, besprechen Felix Amrhein, Felix Völkel und Stefan Helmer (Clubfans United) im aktuellen Podcast. In der ersten Halbzeit war der FCN eigentlich gar nicht richtig im Spiel als er auf einmal in Führung ging. Leider machte er diese im Gegenzug genauso schnell wieder zunichte. Wir haben uns beide Situationen noch einmal angesehen und haben außerdem auf die Sohle von Sarpreet Singh geschaut. Im zweiten Durchgang war der Glubb deutlich besser im Spiel, aber vor dem Tor leider nicht sonderlich effektiv. Und so geschah, was geschehen musste. Bochum bestrafte es mit einem satten Schuss in die rechte Ecke. Ein vermeidbares Tor? Wir diskutieren es ebenso wie den Eindruck, dass danach die Luft raus war. Natürlich schauen wir uns auch noch den zweiten Treffer von Robert Tesche an, ebenso wie die Situationen in denen Manuel Schäffler seinen Torriecher vermissen ließ. Darüber hinaus sprechen wir über die erneute Kurzarbeit beim 1. FC Nürnberg sowie den Gehaltsverzicht der Profis. Muss sich die Coronakrise auch in der Transferpolitik des Vereins niederschlagen? Das hört ihr im neuen Podcast. Shownotes (K)eine Frage der Effizienz Analyse zu Bochum #FCN #BOCFCN (Clubfans United) Gehaltsverzicht und Kurzarbeit beim FCN (kicker)   Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Bei der 1:3-Niederlage gegen den VfL Bochum zeigte sich warum der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell zwar viel richtig, in den entscheidenden Momenten aber eben doch zu viel falsch macht. Was das genau ist, besprechen Felix Amrhein, Felix Völkel und Stefan Helmer (Clubfans United) im aktuellen Podcast. In der ersten Halbzeit war der FCN eigentlich gar nicht richtig im Spiel als er auf einmal in Führung ging. Leider machte er diese im Gegenzug genauso schnell wieder zunichte. Wir haben uns beide Situationen noch einmal angesehen und haben außerdem auf die Sohle von Sarpreet Singh geschaut. Im zweiten Durchgang war der Glubb deutlich besser im Spiel, aber vor dem Tor leider nicht sonderlich effektiv. Und so geschah, was geschehen musste. Bochum bestrafte es mit einem satten Schuss in die rechte Ecke. Ein vermeidbares Tor? Wir diskutieren es ebenso wie den Eindruck, dass danach die Luft raus war. Natürlich schauen wir uns auch noch den zweiten Treffer von Robert Tesche an, ebenso wie die Situationen in denen Manuel Schäffler seinen Torriecher vermissen ließ. Darüber hinaus sprechen wir über die erneute Kurzarbeit beim 1. FC Nürnberg sowie den Gehaltsverzicht der Profis. Muss sich die Coronakrise auch in der Transferpolitik des Vereins niederschlagen? Das hört ihr im neuen Podcast. Shownotes (K)eine Frage der Effizienz Analyse zu Bochum #FCN #BOCFCN (Clubfans United) Gehaltsverzicht und Kurzarbeit beim FCN (kicker)  

Bei der 1:3-Niederlage gegen den VfL Bochum zeigte sich warum der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell zwar viel richtig, in den entscheidenden Momenten aber eben doch zu viel falsch macht. Was das genau ist, besprechen Felix Amrhein, Felix Völkel und Stefan Helmer (Clubfans United) im aktuellen Podcast. In der ersten Halbzeit war der FCN eigentlich gar nicht richtig im Spiel als er auf einmal in Führung ging. Leider machte er diese im Gegenzug genauso schnell wieder zunichte. Wir haben uns beide Situationen noch einmal angesehen und haben außerdem auf die Sohle von Sarpreet Singh geschaut. Im zweiten Durchgang war der Glubb deutlich besser im Spiel, aber vor dem Tor leider nicht sonderlich effektiv. Und so geschah, was geschehen musste. Bochum bestrafte es mit einem satten Schuss in die rechte Ecke. Ein vermeidbares Tor? Wir diskutieren es ebenso wie den Eindruck, dass danach die Luft raus war. Natürlich schauen wir uns auch noch den zweiten Treffer von Robert Tesche an, ebenso wie die Situationen in denen ...

Bei der 1:3-Niederlage gegen den VfL Bochum zeigte sich warum der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell zwar viel richtig, in den entscheidenden Momenten aber eben doch zu viel falsch macht. Was das genau ist, besprechen Felix Amrhein, Felix Völkel und Stefan Helmer (Clubfans United) im aktuellen Podcast. In der ersten Halbzeit war der FCN eigentlich gar nicht richtig im Spiel als er auf einmal in Führung ging. Leider machte er diese im Gegenzug genauso schnell wieder zunichte. Wir haben uns beide Situationen noch einmal angesehen und haben außerdem auf die Sohle von Sarpreet Singh geschaut. Im zweiten Durchgang war der Glubb deutlich besser im Spiel, aber vor dem Tor leider nicht sonderlich effektiv. Und so geschah, was geschehen musste. Bochum bestrafte es mit einem satten Schuss in die rechte Ecke. Ein vermeidbares Tor? Wir diskutieren es ebenso wie den Eindruck, dass danach die Luft raus war. Natürlich schauen wir uns auch noch den zweiten Treffer von Robert Tesche an, ebenso wie die Situationen in denen ...

Der 1. FC Nürnberg holt gegen den Hamburger SV einen überraschenden aber absolut verdienten Punkt. Felix Amrhein analysiert mit Jakob Lexa und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United) die Partie gegen den Tabellenführer. Außerdem schauen wir auf die bisherigen Abgänge des FCN. Wer hat den Glubb verlassen und wie ist das jeweils zu bewerten? Wir schauen uns die beiden Tore ebenso wie die beiden Halbzeiten an. Was hat der FCN gegen den HSV gut gemacht? Wo war noch Steigerungspotential? Ist das Spiel schon als Fortschritt zu werten oder muss das erst gegen den VfL Bochum bestätigt werden? Wir sind am Ende jedenfalls einer Meinung, wenn es darum geht, ob es gut ist, dass der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell ein ganz normales Mittelklasseteam darstellt. Ob das gut oder schlecht ist, hört ihr im Podcast. Wir thematisieren außerdem die Abgänge von Virgil Misidjan und Jakov Medic, sowie einen möglichen Abgang von Hanno Behrens. Shownotes

Der 1. FC Nürnberg holt gegen den Hamburger SV einen überraschenden aber absolut verdienten Punkt. Felix Amrhein analysiert mit Jakob Lexa und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United) die Partie gegen den Tabellenführer. Außerdem schauen wir auf die bisherigen Abgänge des FCN. Wer hat den Glubb verlassen und wie ist das jeweils zu bewerten? Wir schauen uns die beiden Tore ebenso wie die beiden Halbzeiten an. Was hat der FCN gegen den HSV gut gemacht? Wo war noch Steigerungspotential? Ist das Spiel schon als Fortschritt zu werten oder muss das erst gegen den VfL Bochum bestätigt werden? Wir sind am Ende jedenfalls einer Meinung, wenn es darum geht, ob es gut ist, dass der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell ein ganz normales Mittelklasseteam darstellt. Ob das gut oder schlecht ist, hört ihr im Podcast. Wir thematisieren außerdem die Abgänge von Virgil Misidjan und Jakov Medic, sowie einen möglichen Abgang von Hanno Behrens. Shownotes Gleichwertig Analyse zu Hamburg #FCNHSV #FCN (Clubfans United) HSV-Fan-Tweet (@yellowled) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Der 1. FC Nürnberg holt gegen den Hamburger SV einen überraschenden aber absolut verdienten Punkt. Felix Amrhein analysiert mit Jakob Lexa und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United) die Partie gegen den Tabellenführer. Außerdem schauen wir auf die bisherigen Abgänge des FCN. Wer hat den Glubb verlassen und wie ist das jeweils zu bewerten? Wir schauen uns die beiden Tore ebenso wie die beiden Halbzeiten an. Was hat der FCN gegen den HSV gut gemacht? Wo war noch Steigerungspotential? Ist das Spiel schon als Fortschritt zu werten oder muss das erst gegen den VfL Bochum bestätigt werden? Wir sind am Ende jedenfalls einer Meinung, wenn es darum geht, ob es gut ist, dass der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell ein ganz normales Mittelklasseteam darstellt. Ob das gut oder schlecht ist, hört ihr im Podcast. Wir thematisieren außerdem die Abgänge von Virgil Misidjan und Jakov Medic, sowie einen möglichen Abgang von Hanno Behrens. Shownotes Gleichwertig Analyse zu Hamburg #FCNHSV #FCN (Clubfans United) HSV-Fan-Tweet (@yellowled)

Der 1. FC Nürnberg holt gegen den Hamburger SV einen überraschenden aber absolut verdienten Punkt. Felix Amrhein analysiert mit Jakob Lexa und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United) die Partie gegen den Tabellenführer. Außerdem schauen wir auf die bisherigen Abgänge des FCN. Wer hat den Glubb verlassen und wie ist das jeweils zu bewerten? Wir schauen uns die beiden Tore ebenso wie die beiden Halbzeiten an. Was hat der FCN gegen den HSV gut gemacht? Wo war noch Steigerungspotential? Ist das Spiel schon als Fortschritt zu werten oder muss das erst gegen den VfL Bochum bestätigt werden? Wir sind am Ende jedenfalls einer Meinung, wenn es darum geht, ob es gut ist, dass der 1. FC Nürnberg aktuell ein ganz normales Mittelklasseteam darstellt. Ob das gut oder schlecht ist, hört ihr im Podcast. Wir thematisieren außerdem die Abgänge von Virgil Misidjan und Jakov Medic, sowie einen möglichen Abgang von Hanno Behrens. Shownotes

Der 1. FC Nürnberg hat gegen den 1. FC Heidenheim gefühlt gar nicht viel verkehrt gemacht und irgendwie hatten am Ende alle den Eindruck, dass vielleicht auch mehr drin war. Unterm Strich stand aber eben eine verdiente 2:0-Niederlage zum Auftakt des Fußballjahres 2021. Wie passt das zusammen? Felix Amrhein und Simon Strauß unterhalten sich über die Partie und blicken voraus auf die anstehenden Aufgaben gegen den HSV und Bochum. In einer insgesamt eher ereignisarmen Partie hat der FCN hinten seinen Job weitestgehend gut gemacht. Aber eben auch nur weitestgehend. Wir besprechen die beiden Gegentore und reden darüber hinaus über den mangelnden Offensivdrang des 1. FC Nürnberg. Wir klären darüber hinaus folgende Fragen: Wie war das mit Lukas Mühl und dem möglichen Elfmeter? Wieso prallt Sarpreet Singh nicht nur am Gegenspieler ab sondern auch hart auf den Boden der Tatsachen? Wäre Robert Klauß als Rechtsfuß nicht vom Platz geflogen? Wir diskutieren ein eher zähes Spiel und versuchen das Leistungsvermögen des Glubbs einzuordnen. Shownotes Unterlegen Analyse zu Heidenheim (Clubfans United) Mainka zieht dem FCN den Zahn (kicker) FCN-Einzelkritik: Jugendspieler Singh, Krauß verdient raus (nordbayern.de)

Der 1. FC Nürnberg hat gegen den 1. FC Heidenheim gefühlt gar nicht viel verkehrt gemacht und irgendwie hatten am Ende alle den Eindruck, dass vielleicht auch mehr drin war. Unterm Strich stand aber eben eine verdiente 2:0-Niederlage zum Auftakt des Fußballjahres 2021. Wie passt das zusammen? Felix Amrhein und Simon Strauß unterhalten sich über die Partie und blicken voraus auf die anstehenden Aufgaben gegen den HSV und Bochum. In einer insgesamt eher ereignisarmen Partie hat der FCN hinten seinen Job weitestgehend gut gemacht. Aber eben auch nur weitestgehend. Wir besprechen die beiden Gegentore und reden darüber hinaus über den mangelnden Offensivdrang des 1. FC Nürnberg. Wir klären darüber hinaus folgende Fragen: Wie war das mit Lukas Mühl und dem möglichen Elfmeter? Wieso prallt Sarpreet Singh nicht nur am Gegenspieler ab sondern auch hart auf den Boden der Tatsachen? Wäre Robert Klauß als Rechtsfuß nicht vom Platz geflogen? Wir diskutieren ein eher zähes Spiel und versuchen das Leistungsvermögen des Glubbs einzuordnen. Shownotes

Der 1. FC Nürnberg hat gegen den 1. FC Heidenheim gefühlt gar nicht viel verkehrt gemacht und irgendwie hatten am Ende alle den Eindruck, dass vielleicht auch mehr drin war. Unterm Strich stand aber eben eine verdiente 2:0-Niederlage zum Auftakt des Fußballjahres 2021. Wie passt das zusammen? Felix Amrhein und Simon Strauß unterhalten sich über die Partie und blicken voraus auf die anstehenden Aufgaben gegen den HSV und Bochum. In einer insgesamt eher ereignisarmen Partie hat der FCN hinten seinen Job weitestgehend gut gemacht. Aber eben auch nur weitestgehend. Wir besprechen die beiden Gegentore und reden darüber hinaus über den mangelnden Offensivdrang des 1. FC Nürnberg. Wir klären darüber hinaus folgende Fragen: Wie war das mit Lukas Mühl und dem möglichen Elfmeter? Wieso prallt Sarpreet Singh nicht nur am Gegenspieler ab sondern auch hart auf den Boden der Tatsachen? Wäre Robert Klauß als Rechtsfuß nicht vom Platz geflogen? Wir diskutieren ein eher zähes Spiel und versuchen das Leistungsvermögen des Glubbs einzuordnen. Shownotes

In Nürnberg demonstrieren Menschen gegen die Maskenpflicht, in Heidenheim verliert der 1. FC Nürnberg ein erstes Fußballspiel. Wirklich gut hat das Jahr 2021 also nicht unbedingt begonnen – es kann aber schon noch besser werden. Das liegt auch am Club, der sich sehr schnell und sehr vehement von denen distanzierte, die da am Sonntagnachmittag irrerweise durch die Nürnberger Innenstadt tanzten. Auch sportlich muss man sich nach dem 0:2 beim Beinahe-Aufsteiger der Vorsaison noch nicht allzu große Sorgen machen, weil der Auftritt des Clubs zwar nicht ganzheitlich überzeugend war, aber auch weit entfernt von den teilweise unterirdischen Leistungen der letzten Spielzeit. Der FCN, darüber sprechen Wolfgang Laaß, Florian Zenger und Fadi Keblawi in der neuen, von der Sparkasse Nürnberg präsentierten Podcast-Folge, sieht derzeit eben aus wie eine durchschnittliche Zweitliga-Mannschaft. Ein guter Anblick ist das nach den Schrecken der jüngeren Vergangenheit. Was Hoffnung macht vor den anstehenden Partien gegen die besseren Teams der 2. Liga wird thematisiert. Was besser werden muss ebenfalls – und das es dabei nicht nur um Sarpreet Singh geht. Außerdem gibt es noch den ersten Platzverweis für einen Nürnberger zu besprechen – und warum Trainer Robert Klauß trotz seiner Roten Karte eine gute Figur abgibt an der Seitenlinie.

Der 1. FC Nürnberg hat gegen den 1. FC Heidenheim gefühlt gar nicht viel verkehrt gemacht und irgendwie hatten am Ende alle den Eindruck, dass vielleicht auch mehr drin war. Unterm Strich stand aber eben eine verdiente 2:0-Niederlage zum Auftakt des Fußballjahres 2021. Wie passt das zusammen? Felix Amrhein und Simon Strauß unterhalten sich über die Partie und blicken voraus auf die anstehenden Aufgaben gegen den HSV und Bochum. In einer insgesamt eher ereignisarmen Partie hat der FCN hinten seinen Job weitestgehend gut gemacht. Aber eben auch nur weitestgehend. Wir besprechen die beiden Gegentore und reden darüber hinaus über den mangelnden Offensivdrang des 1. FC Nürnberg. Wir klären darüber hinaus folgende Fragen: Wie war das mit Lukas Mühl und dem möglichen Elfmeter? Wieso prallt Sarpreet Singh nicht nur am Gegenspieler ab sondern auch hart auf den Boden der Tatsachen? Wäre Robert Klauß als Rechtsfuß nicht vom Platz geflogen? Wir diskutieren ein eher zähes Spiel und versuchen das Leistungsvermögen des Glubbs einzuordnen. Shownotes Unterlegen Analyse zu Heidenheim (Clubfans United) Mainka zieht dem FCN den Zahn (kicker) FCN-Einzelkritik: Jugendspieler Singh, Krauß verdient raus (nordbayern.de) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Des reflects on losing his job at NZ Football and we ask if he’ll ever return, we talk success and heartbreak at the under 20 World Cup in Poland, How he used Sarpreet Singh’s acting skills to improve team culture, what high performance coaching really teaches you and he answers your questions from social media.

Gefühlt ist das Relegationsrückspiel erst drei Tage her und doch steht die neue Saison schon vor der Tür. Nächste Woche startet der 1. FC Nürnberg mit jeder Menge neuer Gesichter in die Saison 2020/21. Was sich im Sommer alles getan hat, bespricht Felix Amrhein mit Marcus Schultz und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United). Mit Dieter Hecking ist ein alter Vertrauter in neuer Funktion seit Ende Juli für die sportlichen Geschicke in ihrer Gesamtheit beim Glubb verantwortlich. Wie ist sein Einstand als Sportvorstand zu bewerten? Die erste Amtshandlung Heckings war die Suche nach einem neuen Trainer und da überraschte er wohl beinahe jeden FCN-Fan. Mit Robert Klauß verpflichtete er einen Neuling auf der Cheftrainerposition vom Leipziger Brauseverein. Mit Trainerneulingen hat man in Nürnberg zuletzt durchwachsene Erfahrungen gemacht. Das gilt jedoch ebenso für etablierte Übungsleiter. Warum Klauß der richtige Mann an der Seitenlinie sein könnte und wovon das abhängt, diskutieren wir im Podcast. Aber nicht nur die Verantwortlichen haben sich geändert. Es gab auch auf dem Platz einige Wechsel. Unter anderem haben Patrick Erras, Sebastian Kerk, Ondrej Petrak und Mikael Ishak den Verein verlassen. Wir reden darüber, warum es bei manchen Schade ist und bei anderen vor allem gut für die Kasse des FCN. Außerdem setzt man bei den Neuverpflichtungen wieder verstärkt auf Leihen. Wir sind uneins ob die Leihen von Christian Früchtl und Sarpreet Singh eine gute Idee sind, anders sieht es Tom Krauß aus. Und dann wären da noch die beiden Transfers von Manuel Schäffler und Pascal Köpke. Der FCN hat jede Menge nominelle Mittelstürmer und hat trotzdem noch zwei weitere hinzugefügt. Wir besprechen ihre Perspektiven. Abschließend geht es um Schwachstellen, die womöglich noch behoben werden sollten und darüber was wir uns von der Saison erhoffen. Total Beglubbt findet ihr auch auf Facebook und Twitter. Wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, bewertet ihn gerne auf iTunes. Shownotes Die Clubfans United Sommerübersicht Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Gefühlt ist das Relegationsrückspiel erst drei Tage her und doch steht die neue Saison schon vor der Tür. Nächste Woche startet der 1. FC Nürnberg mit jeder Menge neuer Gesichter in die Saison 2020/21. Was sich im Sommer alles getan hat, bespricht Felix Amrhein mit Marcus Schultz und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United). Mit Dieter Hecking ist ein alter Vertrauter in neuer Funktion seit Ende Juli für die sportlichen Geschicke in ihrer Gesamtheit beim Glubb verantwortlich. Wie ist sein Einstand als Sportvorstand zu bewerten? Die erste Amtshandlung Heckings war die Suche nach einem neuen Trainer und da überraschte er wohl beinahe jeden FCN-Fan. Mit Robert Klauß verpflichtete er einen Neuling auf der Cheftrainerposition vom Leipziger Brauseverein. Mit Trainerneulingen hat man in Nürnberg zuletzt durchwachsene Erfahrungen gemacht. Das gilt jedoch ebenso für etablierte Übungsleiter. Warum Klauß der richtige Mann an der Seitenlinie sein könnte und wovon das abhängt, diskutieren wir im Podcast. ...

Gefühlt ist das Relegationsrückspiel erst drei Tage her und doch steht die neue Saison schon vor der Tür. Nächste Woche startet der 1. FC Nürnberg mit jeder Menge neuer Gesichter in die Saison 2020/21. Was sich im Sommer alles getan hat, bespricht Felix Amrhein mit Marcus Schultz und Alexander Endl (Clubfans United). Mit Dieter Hecking ist ein alter Vertrauter in neuer Funktion seit Ende Juli für die sportlichen Geschicke in ihrer Gesamtheit beim Glubb verantwortlich. Wie ist sein Einstand als Sportvorstand zu bewerten? Die erste Amtshandlung Heckings war die Suche nach einem neuen Trainer und da überraschte er wohl beinahe jeden FCN-Fan. Mit Robert Klauß verpflichtete er einen Neuling auf der Cheftrainerposition vom Leipziger Brauseverein. Mit Trainerneulingen hat man in Nürnberg zuletzt durchwachsene Erfahrungen gemacht. Das gilt jedoch ebenso für etablierte Übungsleiter. Warum Klauß der richtige Mann an der Seitenlinie sein könnte und wovon das abhängt, diskutieren wir im Podcast. ...

We hit that record button pretty soon after Lydia Ko's tough times at the Highland Classic (17:43) but she's still a young kiwi leader, setting an example with gratitude and groundedness. Before that there's some telly and music chat (1:57) and afterwards we have a peek at the unfolding Aussie NBL free agency and the NZers finding their way into the league (49:56). Sarpreet Singh's going out on loan so we break that dow (59:18) and of course there's a bit of Welly Nix Title Quest update too (1:08:14). Chuck in some fascinating CPL player previews which could set the tone for the upcoming kiwi domestic cricket season (1:16:44) and then, you know it, of course we've gotta pour some perspective on the Warriors hiring Nathan Brown and Phil Gould (1:31:36). Fire up.

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's midfielder Neil Kilkenny and legendary Australian football journalist Ray Gatt. Neil opens up on life with Perth without Diego Castro, why he left Melbourne City abruptly and his time with Leeds United where he wants to return. Later, Ray, Lucy and Nick discuss if the move to winter will be successful, what's next for the Mariners and if a community ownership model can work and they run though the results of the past week. Finally, Bayern Munich's Sarpreet Singh explains who he thinks can make the jump from the A-League to Europe and who would be favourites between Australia and New Zealand.

Did Stephen Kearney lose the Warriors dressing room? Were the board right to sack him? What about the odd timing of it all? Mate, we break it all down after Mooks got given the hook. Plus some delightful chat about Sarpreet Singh's Bayern debut and Dan Hooker's self-management. Sports agents play a sneaky big role in this yarn too.

Absolute golden podcast material here as we break down Dan Hooker's upcoming fight in the UFC, as we get into the nitty gritty of Jeet Raval's move to Northern and Finn Allen sliding down to Wellywood, as we crack into Sarpreet Singh's rapid success at Bayern and where he sits within that squad.

The change in Sarpreet Singh is obvious straight away.When the precociously talented youngster first started making waves in the Wellington Phoenix reserve team and then the A-League, facing the media was a long way down his list of favourite things.The answers were often shorter than the questions posed to him as the shy, likeable teen searched for the words to articulate his sudden rise.Now, speaking from Bayern Munich's training base where he's holed up during Covid-19, Singh speaks eloquently about his meteoric footballing rise, life as a professional at one of Europe's biggest clubs and his hopes for the future.LISTEN ABOVE

Chris Chang and the panel discuss Sarpreet Singh’s competitive debut for Bayern Munich, while Arsenal and Everton make moves on the managerial merry-go-round

Craig McMillan and Ken Rutherford have reckons on what to do with the BlackCaps, the GOAT Wynton Rufer reveals something shocking about Sarpreet Singh as a young player and Andrew McKenna finds another reason why there could be a sticking point around the release of Brad Mooar from his contract in Wales

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In this episode: Connor and Pledge discuss the recent All Whites results, Sarpreet Singh's promotion to the Bayern first team, Poch out/Mourinho in and Chelsea vs Man City. Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Got a question or want to feature on the pod? Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Our U19 girls hammer Samoa, we preview the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup, plus with one minute on the clock, what do the boys want to say? Got a question or want to feature on the pod? Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

EPL and Bundesliga REACTION. Got a question or want to feature on the pod? Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Here's something a little extra! In this bonus episode, Connor and Matt pull an almost all-nighter to bring you an immediate EPL reaction. Plus: The boys talk Kate Sheppard Cup semi-finals and Nix of course! Got a question or want to feature on the pod? Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Pledge and Connor talk Nix and EPL Round 2. Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Man Utd 4 - Chelsea 0 + a full EPL review of all the Round 1 games. Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Semi-professional team Brisbane Strikers send the Wellington Phoenix packing. Plus; Singh-watch (a greater love story than Pledge and Morata?) and congrats to league winners around New Zealand. Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Its the biggest game of Round 1 of the 2019/20 EPL season and its Man United vs Chelsea at Old Trafford! Follow us or send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or get in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

Its the big Premier League preview episode! The boys pick numbers 20-1 and Aaron drops some bombshell predictions. Plus, Chatham Cup quarterfinal action and who else but Sarpreet Singh gets a mention! Send us a message on Instagram: instagram.com/bywnewzealand or message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BYWNewZealand.

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Martin Devlin chats to Wynton Rufer about young Phoenix player Sarpreet Singh's potential move to Bayern Munich in Germany.    

Wellington Phoenix head coach Mark Rudan has confirmed he won't be returning to the club at the end of the season.As reported last week, The Australian, who has turned the Phoenix around since taking over from Darije Kalezic in May last year, will walk away halfway through his two-year deal - despite the club's best efforts to retain him.Rudan said that making the decision to leave was an extremely difficult one."This has been one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make in my career. I came here wanting a project I could sink my teeth into and really make a difference to our sport."I've said it before, this football club is special. There are wonderful people here that make this club what it is. The people of Wellington and New Zealand have truly embraced me. I thank all the supporters, corporate partners and the entire football club on having such great belief in me," Rudan said in a statement.Rudan's future has been the subject of much speculation since the start of this year, as he has struggled with being isolated from his Sydney-based family.Since January, the Phoenix have been trying to put together a package to convince Rudan to stay, driven by chairman Rob Morrison, but they've been unsuccessful.Living closer to his wife and teenage children is believed to be a key driver of Rudan's decision to return to Australia, though the 43-year-old has also been frustrated with the financial resourcing of the club, and has spoken publicly on several occasions about the need for the Welnix ownership group to display more ambition."...as I've made mention previously, family is up most of importance to me. I am a husband and a father first and a football coach second," Rudan said."The past few weeks I have worked closely with the club trying to find a solution but ultimately it was something that could not be resolved."The confirmation of his exit marks the end of a short, but highly successful era.From the first day he walked through the doors Rudan has shaken up the club, from the playing group to the back office staff, bringing confidence and belief back into the organisation, after the Phoenix's reputation, off and on the field, nosedived dramatically during the Kalezic reign.He has helped several players to produce the best football of their careers, especially young Kiwis like Alex Rufer, Louis Fenton, Sarpreet Singh and Liberato Cacace.His methods have also driven striker Roy Krishna to enjoy a stunning season, and former Socceroo David Williams is another who has responded positively to the environment under Rudan.The former Sydney FC captain has engendered a unified, successful playing group, with a positive, attacking style and the recipe has worked.The Phoenix are all but qualified for the finals for just the fifth time in their history, and could surpass their highest regular season points tally (42 in 2014-15).Four more goals in the last three regular season games will also mark a new goals record for the club.The team enjoyed a nine-game unbeaten run from the beginning of December to late January, smashing the previous best streak of six.Such success has brought back the fans, highlighted by more than 23,000 coming to Eden Park in February, a new club high for a non-finals match.However, Rudan's departure means the franchise will be on the search again for a new head coach, and will bring another period of uncertainty and upheaval for the capital team.Since Ernie Merrick's exit in December 2016, Des Buckingham, Kalezic, Chris Greenacre (caretaker) and Rudan have occupied the position. 

Wellington Phoenix head coach Mark Rudan has rocked the club by informing them that he won't be back next season.The Australian, who has turned the Phoenix around since taking over from Darije Kalezic in May last year, will walk away halfway through his two-year deal - despite the club's best efforts to retain him.The Herald understands Rudan has been unwilling to discuss the situation with the club over the last month and has recently informed them that he is leaving.Rudan's future has been the subject of much speculation since the start of this year, as he has struggled with being isolated from his Sydney-based family.Since January, the Phoenix have been trying to put together a package to convince Rudan to stay, driven by chairman Rob Morrison, but they've been unsuccessful.Living closer to his wife and teenage children is believed to be a key driver of Rudan's decision to return to Australia, though the 43-year-old has also been frustrated with the financial resourcing of the club, and has spoken publicly on several occasions about the need for the Welnix ownership group to display more ambition.Phoenix CEO David Dome was unavailable for comment when contacted by the Herald on Friday.Rudan refused an interview request, telling the Herald he wouldn't "be doing anything this week", as he was fully focused on the clash with the Brisbane Roar on Friday night.The confirmation of his exit marks the end of a short, but highly successful era.From the first day he walked through the doors Rudan has shaken up the club, from the playing group to the back office staff, bringing confidence and belief back into the organisation, after the Phoenix's reputation, off and on the field, nosedived dramatically during the Kalezic reign.He has helped several players to produce the best football of their careers, especially young Kiwis like Alex Rufer, Louis Fenton, Sarpreet Singh and Liberato Cacace.His methods have also driven striker Roy Krishna to enjoy a stunning season, and former Socceroo David Williams is another who has responded positively to the environment under Rudan.The former Sydney FC captain has engendered a unified, successful playing group, with a positive, attacking style and the recipe has worked.The Phoenix are all but qualified for the finals for just the fifth time in their history, and could surpass their highest regular season points tally (42 in 2014-15).Four more goals in the last three regular season games will also mark a new goals record for the club.The team enjoyed a nine-game unbeaten run from the beginning of December to late January, smashing the previous best streak of six.Such success has brought back the fans, highlighted by more than 23,000 coming to Eden Park in February, a new club high for a non-finals match.However, Rudan's departure means the franchise will be on the search again for a new head coach, and will bring another period of uncertainty and upheaval for the capital team.Since Ernie Merrick's exit in December 2016, Des Buckingham, Kalezic, Chris Greenacre (caretaker) and Rudan have occupied the position. 

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LISTEN TO DAVID DOME TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESydney FC 1Wellington Phoenix 3The Phoenix produced one of the best away results of their 12-year history with a 3-1 win in Sydney.Six days after being denied a deserved victory against unbeaten leaders Perth in a match marred by an unwarranted red card, Wellington improved further in an excellent display across the Tasman.The Phoenix were sharper, worked harder and played with greater desperation to upset the odds and add to hopes that an unexpected transformation is under way.A couple of statistics underline the notable nature of this win — the Phoenix had lost seven and drawn one of their last eight games against Sydney; they won just one away game last season and had not even scored an away goal this season before tonight.The result was particularly sweet for Phoenix coach Mark Rudan, an A-League champion with Sydney FC who played alongside several of tonight's opposition staff, including coach Steve Corica.On the back of a dire three-match losing run, Rudan successfully instilled confidence into his side last week for the game against Perth. The focus this week was on being brave and wanting the ball, and Wellington delivered again.After taking six games to score their first goal from open play, the Phoenix were almost unrecognisable from last month's incarnation. Roy Krishna scored a tidy brace and thrived on the service provided by his fellow attackers, with the likes of Sarpreet Singh, Alex Rufer and Mandi a constant threat on the ball.The Phoenix set the pace from the outset, forcing a corner in the opening minute and taking a first shot in the fourth.Sydney responded with the best early chance, Adam Le Fondre clipping a good cross over the crossbar from close range. Le Fondre was lively, showing why he has scored nine goals in as many games since arriving in Sydney, and the Phoenix did well to contain him.But for 20 minutes, Wellington completely outplayed Sydney, scoring three goals. The first two exploited Krishna's pace superbly in the 21st and 30th minutes.For the first, Singh curled an outstanding pass in behind the Sydney defence for the Fijian to run on to, and he produced a composed right-foot finish into the bottom corner.For the second, Mandi passed from a similar position on the left and Krishna scored with his left foot into the opposite corner.It's been quite a week for the Fijian. He became the club's record scorer last Sunday, then a New Zealand citizen on Thursday, and added another two goals tonight before being forced off on the hour with a hamstring complaint. Given his form, the club will be hoping any injury is not serious.Steven Taylor capped a remarkable first half by scoring his first Phoenix goal, guiding a header into the top corner from an excellent Liberato Cacace cross.A Tom Doyle own goal proved the catalyst for a Wellington collapse against Adelaide two weeks ago, with a 1-0 lead turning into a 3-1 defeat. Andrew Durante put the ball into his own net soon after Taylor's goal tonight but the Phoenix were spared a similar examination of their mental toughness when referee Jonathan Barreiro blew for offside.Sydney had more of the play in the second half but Wellington proved frustrating opponents and made the hosts work hard for their only goal, scored in the 89th minute by Michael Zullo after Louis Fenton looked to have been fouled in the build-up. But no matter, the goal was a mere consolation and took little gloss off an outstanding Phoenix performance.Wellington Phoenix 3 (R. Krishna 21, 30, S. Taylor 38)Sydney FC 1 (M. Zullo 89).Halftime: 3-0. 

LISTEN TO ANDREW DURANTE TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEGoals were always going to be a problem for the Wellington Phoenix this season, especially early in the campaign, and so it proved on Saturday night.The Wanderers were good value for their 3-0 win — it perhaps could have been more — as the Phoenix had little of quality in the final third.A second half penalty, unfortunately conceded by milestone man Andrew Durante, sealed the result for the visitors, after they had opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a neatly constructed move.New coach Mark Rudan has built a stronger defensive base, but creating attacking combinations always takes much longer, and the Phoenix have a modest roster.The Phoenix relied on building pressure through frustration in their previous two games, and then exploiting space as the game opened up. But the Wanderers' early goal, and assured display in possession made that difficult.In trying conditions, the home side huffed and puffed, but the only fireworks on display were the early Guy Fawkes celebrations around the Wellington isthmus. The Phoenix couldn't string much together in possession, and only really looked dangerous from set pieces, especially inswinging corners in the blustery conditions. Spanish import Mandi still looks short of match fitness, and fellow midfielders Mitch Nichols and Alex Rufer struggled to impose themselves on the game.It was always going to be a tough assignment; the Wanderers were unbeaten in their last seven games against Wellington (five wins and two draws) and have a roster stacked full of talent.It was Durante's 250th game for the club, and a haka welcomed him and his family onto the pitch. Rudan rolled the dice for the match, with starts for Nichols and Max Burgess for the first time this season.Conditions were awful. The rain, which started as a drizzle, got progressively heavier as the match progressed. It wasn't quite Germany versus Poland in 1974 — the famed 'Water Battle of Frankfurt' — but precise passing was difficult as the ball slowed on the waterlogged surface. Accompanying the rain was the notorious Wellington wind, a savage gale blowing straight up the park.Somewhat surprisingly, the visitors adapted better.Roly Bonevacia, who played 80 games across three seasons across for the Phoenix, initiated the opening goal against his former club. His slide rule pass sliced the Wellington defence wide open, and German import Alex Baumjohann finished the subsequent cross with aplomb in the 11th minute.Baumjohann was a class above. The attacking midfielder has had spells at several Bundesliga clubs — including Schalke 04, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich — and it showed, with his touch and vision standing out.The Sydney team dominated the rest of the half, with their neat passing in the trying conditions, though the Phoenix created half chances for Roy Krishna and Liberato Cacace.Oriol Riera extended the Wanderers lead in the 55th minute from the spot, when a shot struck Durante's elbow as he blocked a shot. It was a 50-50 call, but probably fair enough.Nathan Burns and Sarpreet Singh were summoned for the last half hour, with the Australian heading against a post in injury time, before Jordan O'Doherty profited from a last minute break away.Western Sydney Wanderers 3 (A Baumjohann, O Riera pen, J O'Doherty)Wellington Phoenix 0Halftime: 1-0 

LISTEN TO ASSISTANT COACH CHRIS GREENACRE TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEThe Wellington Phoenix are on the march.It's been long time since anyone could say that, but a 2-1 win over Newcastle is a promising start to this campaign.It's just the second time the Phoenix have won their opening game in 12 attempts, and was the perfect start to coach Mark Rudan's reign.The Australian has been reluctant to make any big predictions ahead of this campaign, but he has regularly promised "100 per cent commitment" from his team.That was what they delivered, and the intensity of effort, a generous slice of luck, plus the conditioning and organisation honed in pre-season, achieved this outcome.Unfortunately this victory will be overshadowed by more VAR controversy, as technology driven decisions ruled out a Phoenix goal, then gifted the Wellington side a penalty.Both were highly debatable, at best.The Phoenix's intentions were clear from the start. Mark Rudan set up a five man defence, though wing backs Liberato Cacace and Louis Fenton had licence to get forward in possession. In front of them sat Alex Rufer and Spanish import Mandi Sosa, an extra shield in front of the central defenders.It meant the Phoenix struggled to get a flow in possession, especially in the first half, as the hopeful ball forward was often the only option.It wasn't always pretty to watch, but given what the Phoenix have been through in recent seasons, that probably doesn't really matter.All the fan base want, as a starting point, is a team that will work hard for each other, and not fall apart at the slightest hint of pressure. That's what they got.The first Phoenix goal in the 33rd minute was against the run of play, but also a reward for their effort. The ball skimmed off Jets' defender Daniel Georgievski's head and past Glen Moss, after Steven Taylor had directed a Sarpreet Singh free kick back across goal. Before that the best chances had fallen to the visitors, with Jets forward Jair wasting one and Matt Ridenton missing a good opportunity on his return to the capital.Roy Krishna went close off a Fenton cross in the second half, as the Phoenix started to get more possession in the final third, while the Jets pushed forward in search of an equaliser. The Phoenix were unlucky not to extend their lead just after the hour mark, after Singh bundled the ball into the net from a close range rebound after a misdirected David Williams shot. It was initially ruled a goal, but after VAR intervention the referee judged the ball had touched Singh's arm, as well as his torso. It was a marginal, though probably forensically correct call. It hurt though, especially as Williams should have done better with his original effort, but directed his shot well wide of the target.Phoenix goalkeeper Filip Kurto tipped a Nigel Boogaard header spectacularly onto the crossbar to keep their lead intact, before a foul on substitute Mitch Nichols allowed the referee to find a penalty, via VAR. It was dispatched by Krishna at the second attempt, before a consolation strike from Dimitri Petratos seconds before the final whistle.Wellington Phoenix 2 (Daniel Georgievski own goal, Roy Krishna) Newcastle Jets 1 (Dimitri Petratos) Halftime: 1-0 

2 NPL games overnight with Charlestown missing the chance to move back into a finals spot, going down 2 nil to Hamilton Olympic in the Northern New South Wales NPL. Meanwhile, Manly United beat Sydney FC Youth 1-0 to go 9th on the ladder. The second-longest A-League ban in history will stand after Newcastle Jets striker Roy O'Donovan failed in a bid to have his 10-match suspension reduced. The incident in this years grand final earned him an instant red card as his side lost 1 nil to the Victory. Wellington Phoenix have made their second key signing in as many days, with teenager Sarpreet Singh signing a new two-year contract. The 19-year-old attacker had a great debut season in 2017/18, scoring four goals in 11 appearances which and also making a full international appearance for the All Whites. Sticking with the Phoenix and Mark Rudan has a message for all the doubters: write the Wellington Phoenix off at your own peril.

LISTEN TO STEVEN TAYLOR TALK WITH CRAIG CUMMING ABOVEMark Rudan has made his first signing as Wellington Phoenix coach, securing former Premier League defender Steven Taylor.The 32-year old Englishman spent 13 seasons at Newcastle United between 2003/04 and 2015/16, making over 200 appearances, mostly in the Premier League.He was part of the Newcastle side that visited New Zealand and played against the Phoenix in 2014.He has also represented England at under-21 level as well as being called into senior England squads without ever taking the field in a full international.Taylor had a short spell in the MLS with the Portland Timbers and was briefly at Ipswich Town before a move to Peterborough United last July.He appeared 44 times for the League One side in the 2017/18 season, helping them to a ninth-place finish in English football's third tier.Taylor is the 13th player on Rudan's roster for the 2018/19 A-League season which is underway in mid-October.He fills one of the five allowed import spots, with hopes that Fijian-born striker Roy Krishna will soon qualify as a naturalised kiwi."Steven is a significant signing for the football club in what we are trying to create," said Rudan."He brings a huge amount of experience and strong leadership."We expect Steven to be a success on and off the park."Taylor said he was excited by the prospect of playing in New Zealand and Australia."As soon as I was aware of the interest, I knew it was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up," said Taylor."I was here in 2014 as part of the Football United Tour when we played in Dunedin and Wellington and loved the country then."I know that I am joining an exciting project under Mark as well as playing in one of the best leagues in the world in the A-League."Phoenix roster for 2018/19: Nathan Burns, Liberato Cacace, Tom Doyle, Andrew Durante, Louis Fenton, Dylan Fox, Roy Krishna, Ryan Lowry, Adam Parkhouse, Oli Sail, Sarpreet Singh, Keegan Smith, Steven Taylor. 

LISTEN TO STEVEN TAYLOR TALK WITH CRAIG CUMMING ABOVEMark Rudan has made his first signing as Wellington Phoenix coach, securing former Premier League defender Steven Taylor.The 32-year old Englishman spent 13 seasons at Newcastle United between 2003/04 and 2015/16, making over 200 appearances, mostly in the Premier League.He was part of the Newcastle side that visited New Zealand and played against the Phoenix in 2014.He has also represented England at under-21 level as well as being called into senior England squads without ever taking the field in a full international.Taylor had a short spell in the MLS with the Portland Timbers and was briefly at Ipswich Town before a move to Peterborough United last July.He appeared 44 times for the League One side in the 2017/18 season, helping them to a ninth-place finish in English football's third tier.Taylor is the 13th player on Rudan's roster for the 2018/19 A-League season which is underway in mid-October.He fills one of the five allowed import spots, with hopes that Fijian-born striker Roy Krishna will soon qualify as a naturalised kiwi."Steven is a significant signing for the football club in what we are trying to create," said Rudan."He brings a huge amount of experience and strong leadership."We expect Steven to be a success on and off the park."Taylor said he was excited by the prospect of playing in New Zealand and Australia."As soon as I was aware of the interest, I knew it was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up," said Taylor."I was here in 2014 as part of the Football United Tour when we played in Dunedin and Wellington and loved the country then."I know that I am joining an exciting project under Mark as well as playing in one of the best leagues in the world in the A-League."Phoenix roster for 2018/19: Nathan Burns, Liberato Cacace, Tom Doyle, Andrew Durante, Louis Fenton, Dylan Fox, Roy Krishna, Ryan Lowry, Adam Parkhouse, Oli Sail, Sarpreet Singh, Keegan Smith, Steven Taylor. 

New All Whites squad member Sarpreet Singh talks about his elevation to the national side for the match against Canada in Spain. He also makes mention of the turmoil at the Wellington Phoenix this season.LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH D'ARCY ABOVE 

New All Whites squad member Sarpreet Singh talks about his elevation to the national side for the match against Canada in Spain. He also makes mention of the turmoil at the Wellington Phoenix this season.LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH D'ARCY ABOVE