Ray Gatt writes in the Australian that while the Phoenix are doing well at the moment, their future in the Aleague is less than certain, with Canberra being eyed off as a possible replacement after good attendances during the Asian Cup.
They could well end up A-League champions, but Wellington Phoenix’s future in the national competition is still under serious threat following revelations Football Federation Australia has all but run out of patience with the Kiwis.
It is understood FFA made its feelings known regarding Phoenix when it got together with the owners of the 10 A-League clubs during an at times fiery meeting in Sydney on Thursday.
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