'Chiefy' to stay as Wellington Phoenix coach

'Chiefy' to stay as Wellington Phoenix coach

Giancarlo Italiano will remain as head coach of the Wellington Phoenix after signing a new contract with the A-League club. Italiano has put pen to paper for...

‘Short memories’: Wellington Phoenix coach retained after first-year success

The Phoenix have rewarded Giancarlo Italiano with a new contract despite falling well short of the A-League Men playoffs.

Chiefy signs new Wellington Phoenix deal with one thing on his mind: Details

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo ‘Chiefy’ Italiano has signed a new contract with the Isuzu UTE A-League club. Italiano has re-committed for another season, while there is an option for a further year in Wellington following speculation over his future. The 42-year-old Australian – who was coming off contract – will oversee his third season as head coach of the Phoenix, where he boasts the best winning percentage of any Wellington boss de…

'Italiano In' - Chief to stay on as head coach

The Wellington Phoenix have recommitted to Giancarlo Italiano as the men’s head coach. The Phoenix and Italiano have put pen to paper on a new contract for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League, with an option for a further season.Italiano, or Chief as he’s more commonly known, has been in the role for the past two seasons, having served under Ufuk Talay for the preceding four years.Despite the men’s disappointing 2024-25 campaign, he still boasts the …