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Mariners no longer a sinking ship: Stajcic

Mariners no longer a sinking ship: Stajcic

A fourth wooden spoon in six seasons is looming for A-League battlers Central Coast but coach Alen Stajcic is convinced they have turned the corner. 26 Apr 2020
Postecoglou condemns salary cap following coronavirus financial crisis

Postecoglou condemns salary cap following coronavirus financial crisis

Ange Postecoglou has lambasted Australian sports' 'penchant for equalisation', saying salary caps haven't had an impact on clubs' financial security. 25 Apr 2020
Sydney: How long does this continue to go on for?

Sydney: How long does this continue to go on for?

Sydney FC will decide next week if they can still continue to pay personnel in full or potentially join other A-League clubs in standing employees down. 24 Apr 2020
Oar's Macarthur future in doubt...

Oar's Macarthur future in doubt...

Former Socceroo Tommy Oar admits he has no idea which club he will be turning up at when the A-League season resumes. 24 Apr 2020
A-League contracts could be stretched beyond end dates

A-League contracts could be stretched beyond end dates

More than 100 A-League players are out of contract after May 31 but FFA CEO James Johnson says there could be room to extend deals to help complete the season. 24 Apr 2020
Phoenix: We're going to have to lose some players to make it affordable

Phoenix: We're going to have to lose some players to make it affordable

Wellington Phoenix have placed their academy on hiatus while pay cuts for their A-League players are looming closer, according to general manager David Dome. 24 Apr 2020
Sage: We’re in limbo - it’s serious if Fox walks...We just hope Fox comes up with the funds

Sage: We’re in limbo - it’s serious if Fox walks...We just hope Fox comes up with the funds

Hours after the FFA announced the extended suspension of the A-League, Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has revealed the concerns the owners have for Fox Sports continued support of the league.  23 Apr 2020
'FFA silence is deafening...'

'FFA silence is deafening...'

Former Socceroo Tommy Oar says the silence from A-League bosses has been "deafening" as the FFA concedes a resumption is unlikely until at least June. 23 Apr 2020
'Put football first - axe the federations!'

'Put football first - axe the federations!'

Australia has a near-perfect football pathway structure – but needs to axe every member federation if the sport is to reach its potential, says ex-FFA technical director Rob Sherman. 23 Apr 2020
PFA: If the NRL can train, why can't we?

PFA: If the NRL can train, why can't we?

Though the A-League remains suspended, Professional Footballers Australia query why A-League players can't follow the lead of the NRL and begin training for its eventual return. 23 Apr 2020
Players want clarity: Reddy

Players want clarity: Reddy

A-League players remain in the dark as to whether the competition will resume and Perth Glory veteran Liam Reddy says they need clarity. 22 Apr 2020
Year Zero - a new dawn for the post-Fox masterplan for Australian football

Year Zero - a new dawn for the post-Fox masterplan for Australian football

The A-League faces a future without any big money TV deals – but former FFA technical director Rob Sherman has a plan for its survival because “…it’s absolutely vital”. 22 Apr 2020
Axe falls on Roar's Palace and Hammers clashes

Axe falls on Roar's Palace and Hammers clashes

July's Queensland Champions Cup featuring English Premier League outfits Crystal Palace and West Ham United and the A-League's Brisbane Roar has been shelved because of the coronavirus. 22 Apr 2020
'To let it drag on to this point is a little bit ridiculous...' - Players demand a plan

'To let it drag on to this point is a little bit ridiculous...' - Players demand a plan

Increasingly anxious and frustrated A-League players are demanding Australian football powerbrokers deliver clarity over the competition's future. 21 Apr 2020
Players eager to finish season

Players eager to finish season

With the FFA's update on the status of the suspended A-League season looming, players remain eager to play out the campaign despite multiple challenges. 20 Apr 2020
Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Alen Stajcic says now is the perfect time for football in Australia to reset with the code's leaders needing to formulate a plan to lift the ailing code. 20 Apr 2020