Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor abruptly parted ways with the franchise on Monday, weeks out from the start of the new A-League season.

Both parties have since cited different reason for the parting of ways.

Football commentator and former All White David Chote joined Adam Cooper to discuss the fallout, and where to now for the Phoenix.

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Read Newstalk ZB commentator Jason Pine's thoughts on the matter HERE , along with those who could be options to replace the skipper.