Harry Kewell has pulled the pin on planned promotional and coaching work in Wellington as the pressure builds on Melbourne Victory's glamour recruit.

Assistant coach Kevin Muscat admits the level of frustration is on the rise at Melbourne Victory following their goal-shy start to the A-League season.

As a comment, Ricki Herbert's couldn't have been more timely.

WELLINGTON coach Ricki Herbert was left frustrated by the refereeing in Phoenix's 1-0 loss to Perth on Sunday.

PERTH Glory may have won their third match from as many games this season, but coach Ian Ferguson said the dressing room was a fairly sombre place after his side were somewhat outplayed by Wellington on Sunday evening.

Perth Glory may have won their third match from as many games this season, but coach Ian Ferguson said the dressing room was a fairly sombre place after his side were somewhat outplayed by Wellington on Sunday evening.

Wellington coach Ricki Herbert was left frustrated by the refereeing in the Phoenix's 1-0 loss to Perth on Sunday.

More quality football, another swag of cards but, for the first time this A-League season, no points for the Wellington Phoenix.

Perth Glory have maintained their winning run to start the new season, claiming their third victory in as many games through a hard-fought 1-0 result over Wellington at nib Stadium on Sunday.

Former Wellington Phoenix frontman Shane Smeltz scores the winner in Perth Glory's 1-0 victory over his old side at nib Stadium.

The Phoenix will be more than happy to slip under the radar today as all eyes focus on Eden Park and the All Blacks.

When a team has played its best and been beaten by superior opponents, they will usually accept the loss.

Wellington Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund has got a bone to pick with a few people.

A CAUTIOUS Ian Ferguson has urged his Perth Glory side to maintain the quality form that's taken them into second spot on the A-League table.

A CAUTIOUS Ian Ferguson has urged his Perth Glory side to maintain the quality form that's taken them into second spot on the A-League table.

As if Andrew Durante needed another sleepless night.

A cautious Ian Ferguson has urged his Perth Glory side to maintain the quality form that's taken them into second spot on the Hyundai A-League table.