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Ryan Griffiths: Taggart reminds me of Joel

Ryan Griffiths: Taggart reminds me of Joel

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Griffiths has described Newcastle Jets striker Adam Taggart as an exciting player with a bright future who reminds him of his brother Joel. 16 Dec 2013
Farina's frank appraisal: We got out of jail

Farina's frank appraisal: We got out of jail

SYDNEY FC coach Frank Farina has revealed skipper Alessandro Del Piero told him he was unable to continue at half-time of Sunday's 2-1 win over Melbourne Heart due to lower back tightness. 15 Dec 2013
Aloisi defends Kewell's heartfelt commitment

Aloisi defends Kewell's heartfelt commitment

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi has taken aim at critics who have questioned veteran Harry Kewell's commitment to the cause. 15 Dec 2013
Sydney v Heart match pics

Sydney v Heart match pics

There's a lot to play for at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Catch all the match action as hosts Sydney FC try to keep pace with crosstown rivals Wanderers while visitors, Melbourne Heart, go for their first win of the season and a chance to shrug off their last-placed blues. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Dec 2013
Sydney hold on to deny Heart

Sydney hold on to deny Heart

ALESSANDRO Del Piero scored on his return from a hamstring injury but failed to return after half-time as Sydney FC held on for a 2-1 victory over the still-winless Melbourne Heart at Allianz Stadium. 15 Dec 2013
Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic said he was 'pleased' rather than relieved to get back into the winner's circle with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. 15 Dec 2013
Moss: Mariners will respond to 'spanking'

Moss: Mariners will respond to 'spanking'

CENTRAL Coast coach Phil Moss acknowledged his side copped a 'good old-fashioned spanking' in its 4-0 pasting at the hands of Adelaide United on Saturday, but is confident of a swift reaction this Thursday against Wellington. 15 Dec 2013
Jets cry foul over Bridge's winning goal

Jets cry foul over Bridge's winning goal

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Gary van Egmond has claimed referee Jarred Gillett 'made a mistake' that led to Western Sydney's winning goal in the Jets' 1-0 loss to the reigning A-League premiers at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. 15 Dec 2013
Glory rift deepens over dressing room revolt

Glory rift deepens over dressing room revolt

PERTH Glory coach Alistair Edwards concedes a rift has opened up between himself and skipper Jacob Burns, with reports suggesting it is impossible for both men to stay at the club. 15 Dec 2013
Newcastle Jets v Wanderers pics

Newcastle Jets v Wanderers pics

Catch all the match action from Hunter Stadium on Saturday as the Newcastle Jets host the Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 10 of the A-League. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Dec 2013
What crisis? Red hot Reds hit Mariners 4-0

What crisis? Red hot Reds hit Mariners 4-0

ADELAIDE United have answered their critics in emphatic style, dismantling the defending champions, Central Coast Mariners, 4-0 at Coopers Stadium tonight. 14 Dec 2013
Adelaide v Mariners pics

Adelaide v Mariners pics

It's been a tough week for the Reds with Spanish coach Josep Gombau lashing out at his critics. Can Adelaide relieve the pressure by defeating Central Coast Mariners who are still a way off their championship-winning best? Pics by Getty Images. 14 Dec 2013
Phoenix v Roar match pics

Phoenix v Roar match pics

Catch all the match action as lowly Wellington Phoenix go in search of their first win of the season when they host league leaders Brisbane Roar at Westpace Stadium on Saturday. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Dec 2013
Roar down Phoenix to extend league lead

Roar down Phoenix to extend league lead

A FORTUITOUS penalty couldn't prevent the Wellington Phoenix from losing their fifth match of the season when they were beaten 2-1 by Brisbane Roar in Wellington on Saturday. 14 Dec 2013
Perth's post match media snub sparks investigation

Perth's post match media snub sparks investigation

PERTH Glory coach Alistair Edwards has refused to attend a post-match press conference following reports of a major dressing-room argument in the wake of his side's 2-0 loss to Melbourne Victory on Friday night. 14 Dec 2013
Muscat: Victory victims of their success

Muscat: Victory victims of their success

MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat says his players are 'victims of their own success' after being accused of failing to capitalise on the numerous chances they are creating. 14 Dec 2013