The rumour mill of any men’s signings is a little lighter than expected, with Chiefy hoping to have them onboard by this weeks game. The latest gossip:

• Stoke City have submitted a bid for Luke Supyk

• Spanish playmaker Victor Ruiz rumoured to join on loan from Swiss side FC St. Gallen

The Weekend Past

The Phoenix Women…

Played away to Brisbane last night. Needing to secure all three points to break back into the top 6 was a tall order against a strong side. The women controlled a lot of the possession and had many moments of exciting build-up play, but just lacked the finishing touch. The deciding goal came from Brisbane’s first corner, just after the hour mark – controversy as the Nix keeper looked to be fouled during the sequence.

The women play at home against 2nd place Melbourne Victory.

Stuff: Brisbane make the most of first corner

YouTube: ~3 minutes of highlights

Games This Week

Thursday 6th February, 5pm, Sky Stadium, Phoenix Men (10) v Brisbane Roar (13)
Saturday 8th February, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Women (8) v Melbourne Victory (2)

For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games

Friday 28th February, 7:30pm, Sky Stadium, Phoenix Men v Melbourne Victory
Sunday 2nd March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Men v Adelaide United

Kiwi Classico – Away

Saturday 22nd February, 5pm, Go Media Stadium: Auckland FC v Phoenix Men

Useful Links

Phoenix games are on Sky Sports in NZ

A-League tables (M/W)
A-League fixtures (M/W)
YouTube short highlights of all Phoenix games

Buy Phoenix tickets at Sky Stadium (top tip: keep it simple, just buy a Silver Ticket and move around when you get there, ~$32 for an adult - it’s cheaper if you pay in advance)

Buy Phoenix women tickets in Porirua ($15 for an adult)
Note: every Women’s home game this season will be at Porirua Park at 4pm.