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Joseph Johnson/Photosport Dan Terris of Canterbury United, pictured competing for a ball with Auckland City s Fabrizio Tavano, has been involved in the New Zealand national football league since 2004. (File photo) Canterbury United stalwart Dan Terris is sad to see the end of the national football league s provincial structure as the Dragons era comes to an enforced close. Terris played for Canterbury United in the first year of the New Zealand Football Championship format in 2004-05, captained them for the best part of a decade, is their record appearances holder, led them in two national grand finals and is assistant-coach now as the Dragons go into their final home game at English Park on Saturday. ....
Stuff football scribes Phillip Rollo and Andrew Voerman have taken a look at some burning questions. Ashley Feder/Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix celebrate Ulises Dávila’s opening goal against the Central Coast Mariners. The Wellington Phoenix got their first win of the season on Sunday against the Mariners and have four points from a possible 12 – is that a fair reflection of their efforts? Phillip Rollo: Can’t argue with it. They were robbed when Alex Rufer was wrongly sent off against Macarthur FC last month, but the two points they lost by drawing that one were gained when they struck late, despite Central Coast Mariners’ second half dominance, to register their first win in a classic smash and grab. ....