"Chris Payne is surprised by the strength of the reaction to his controversial handball goal against the Wellington Phoenix in Saturday night's A-League preliminary final." writes Michael Cockerill
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Reaction surprises Sydney handball goalscorer
stuff.co.nz –
Such a Payne that Phoenix run had to end this way
stuff.co.nz –
"Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is refusing to let Sydney's controversial "Hand of Payne" goal sour a breakthrough season for the A-League club." writes Fred Woodcock
Read more »Phoenix Target 10,000
au.fourfourtwo.com –
"Resurgent Wellington Phoenix are targeting average home crowds next season of at least 10,000 as the boom Kiwi franchise looks to build on a stellar third season in the A-League." writes Aidan Ormond
Read more »Phoenix still up in arms over what FFA calls an 'unfortunate one-off' mistake
smh.com.au –
"Furious Wellington Phoenix officials boarded their flight home yesterday still dismayed at the refereeing blunder that helped Sydney FC to victory on Saturday but Football Federation Australia insists the incident isn't symptomatic of a wider problem with match officials." writes Sebastian Hassett
Read more »Payne collects handsome dividend for his subterfuge
smh.com.au –
"Does Chris Payne feel guilty? We don't know, because Sydney FC have gagged him in the wake of his controversial goal against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night." writes Michael Cockerill
Read more »Sydney FC and Wellington Pheonix players do not blame Chris Payne for his handball goal
dailytelegraph.com.au –
"Sydney FC and Wellington players leapt to the defence of sky blues' teenage striker Chris Payne after he found himself the centre of the A-League's own handball controversy following last night's preliminary final." writes AAP
Read more »Phoenix cry foul as Sky Blues march to final
smh.com.au –
"Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert did all but accuse Sydney FC super-sub Chris Payne of cheating late last night, equating an apparent handballed goal to the infamous Thierry Henry-assisted goal for France that ended Ireland's World Cup hopes, following his side's season-ending semi-final loss to the Sky Blues." writes David Sygall
Read more »Reddy has signed nothing: Phoenix
smh.com.au –
"Liam Reddy has not signed any A-League contract for next season, the Wellington Phoenix chief executive insists." writes smh.com.au
Read more »All aboard the Wellington wagon: there might even be home games
brisbanetimes.com.au –
"Phoenix boss Tony Pignata wants season ticket sales to double next year but he has warned Wellington fans they will have to swallow a "slight price rise"." writes Simon Plumb
Read more »Lavicka Looks Ahead To Decider
au.fourfourtwo.com –
"Sydney FC manager Vitezslav Lavicka remains focused ahead of the A-League Grand Final, but still offered praise for his side after defeating Wellington Phoenix 4-2 in the Preliminary Final." writes Ben Somerford
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