Michael Burgess
Sports Writer at Freelance
Sports writer. New Zealand Herald. 6 x NZ Football writer of the year. Also cover Rugby League, Tennis & Olympic Sports. Contact: [email protected]
Articles
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5 days ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Burgess
Erin Clark is fast becoming one of the most important signings of the Andrew Webster era. When the deal was confirmed – in September 2024 – there was relatively little fanfare. Those inside the game knew the Warriors had got a good one but the announcement wasn’t the type to cause a social media buzz, or lead to a lot of follow-up stories. Clark was coming from a low-profile team, the Gold Coast Titans, though he had been a key figure in their sweep over the Warriors in 2024.
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6 days ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Burgess
South American star Neyder Moreno has been a revelation for Auckland FC but remains somewhat of a mystery to most fans, as he doesn’t speak English. In his first extended interview, Michael Burgess sat down with Moreno to talk about life in Colombia, his big move here, the strange aspects of Kiwi culture and chasing the ultimate A-League glory. On his right arm, Neyder Moreno has tattoos of his two French bulldogs.
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6 days ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Burgess
Auckland FC players celebrate winning the A-League Premier Plate at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday 27 April 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport Auckland FC will play a potential A League grand final at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium – with capacity to be increased by more than 3,000 seats for the occasion. As reported in the Weekend Herald last month, Eden Park was always an unlikely venue for a possible decider.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Burgess
The party has started for Auckland FC – but when will it end? That is the main question for the Black Knights, after the first part of their coronation was completed over the weekend. Auckland FC had officially claimed the Premier’s Plate just before midnight on Saturday, after Melbourne City couldn’t take maximum points in Adelaide, which left the Black Knights in an unassailable position on the A-League ladder.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Burgess
Bonnie Jansen watches Auckland FC match from a Ferris Wheel. Video / NZ HeraldAll the action as Auckland FC look to claim the Premiers Plate against Perth Glory in Auckland. Missed last week’s game? Here’s the match report from Auckland FC’s 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory. Auckland FC’s march towards the Premiers Plate rolls on.
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The @NZWarriors are becomng the kings of clutch. They keep finding a way. Ugly sure, but immense effort, against fired up Dragons & given all the petrol they burned up in that crazy second half last week. True grit. @nzheraldsport https://t.co/XUAHVRD6qS
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Given the choice, I’d say @fc_auckland semi final preference would be Adelaide, followed by Mel Victory. But my hunch is they’ll end up with Western Sydney Wanderers. @nzheraldsport @aleaguemen @NZ_Football
