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Paul Lewis: Leave now to avoid walking the plank
Departing with dignity is not always easy to do. But Ricki Herbert should do it.
All Whites shun media at NZ airport
After being run off the pitch 5-1 by Mexico on Thursday, the All Whites were apparently worn out by their extensive media commitments and travel itinerary during the first leg of their intercontinental playoff too.
Soccer: Players back Herbert despite loss
Ricki Herbert may be on borrowed time but the All Whites players have come to the support of their embattled coach.
David Leggat: Coach has to make way for a new voice
For all his defiance in the wake of the Azteca Stadium humiliation, Ricki Herbert must go. It's only partly for events on Thursday.
Sam Malcolmson: Clean-out time as oldies let All Whites side down
Ricki Herbert was loyal to a fault and was let down badly by too many players in the humiliating defeat by Mexico, writes Sam Malcolmson.
Soccer: Herbert defends strategy
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has defended his strategy in the 5-1 defeat against Mexico today, saying the ultra defensive tactics were the right approach in the circumstances.
Soccer: Mexico down All Whites
The All Whites chances of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup have been dealt a massive blow following a 5-1 defeat to Mexico.
Blog: All Whites v Mexico
Live updates of the opening leg of the FIFA World Cup playoff between the All Whites and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Where to spend $17m payday
New Zealand Football is poised to trouser the biggest cash dividend in its 122-year history if the All Whites can get past Mexico over the next six days.
Soccer: Azteca Stadium promises All Whites an experience like no other
The Azteca Stadium, where the All Whites face Mexico tomorrow, is an arena every player wants to play in but it is also a place of physical and mental suffering.
Fears over All Whites' security
As the All Whites enter Mexico with some players privately questioning if New Zealand Football has done enough to ensure their safety.
Rojas mobbed at arrival in Mexico
Marco Rojas was mobbed as the team arrived at Mexico City airport tonight.
Soccer: Mexican mindgames begin
The psychological warfare has begun. The All Whites will be forced to play in black on Thursday, while their arrival details into Mexico have been published nationwide.
Soccer: Vicelich set to be deployed as sweeper
The All Whites could take the field on Thursday with a radically reshaped defensive unit.