Henderson's Cup hopes dashed

By FRED WOODCOCK - The Dominion Post

Swedish-based midfielder Craig Henderson's dream of representing the All Whites at this year's football World Cup appears to be over before it started.

Chelsea falter as United win

By MIKE COLLETT - Reuters

Chelsea blinked first in the race for the English Premier League title, letting slip two points in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn as champions Manchester United enjoyed a two-point cushion at the top of the table.

Team goes from outhouse to penthouse

By FRED WOODCOCK - The Dominion Post

Team Wellington coach Stu Jacobs will relish the opportunity to make amends for last season's capitulation when they play Waitakere United over two legs in the New Zealand Football Championship semifinals.

Terry risks UEFA punishment

Chelsea captain John Terry has criticised the standard of UEFA's elite referees following his side's elimination from the Champions League by Inter Milan last week.