Chris Wood, their boy and New Zealand's captain, is leading a stirring rise at Nottingham Forest this season; one that has them fourth in the league, ahead of the champions, Manchester City.
The effect [on football in New Zealand] has been awesome... He is a lighthouse, a neon sign, and for all those young kids here the possibilities could be infinite.
Football holds its own against the major team sports participation-wise, sitting among a tight top five at secondary school level. Recreationally, for ages five to 17, it is No 1.
Auckland FC have made their own bullocking start in their first season in Australia's A-League and are top, going unbeaten with six wins from seven.
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