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Nagai is Glory's missing X-Factor, says Harnwell

Nagai is Glory's missing X-Factor, says Harnwell

FORMER Perth Gory skipper Jamie Harnwell believes rising Japanese star Ryo Nagai could be the X-factor that Ian Ferguson’s men have been sorely lacking in their five-game winless streak. 22 Jan 2013
Zenon Caravella released by Adelaide United

Zenon Caravella released by Adelaide United

ADELAIDE United midfielder Zenon Caravella has been released from his contract, effective immediately, the club revealed this evening. 22 Jan 2013
Happier Mariners send-off for Rogic this week

Happier Mariners send-off for Rogic this week

CENTRAL Coast Mariners are planning a much happier send-off for playmaker Tom Rogic when he returns to Bluetongue Stadium on Friday. 22 Jan 2013
Adelaide United settle Rini Coolen court case

Adelaide United settle Rini Coolen court case

ADELAIDE United have settled their dispute with former coach Rini Coolen, paying the Dutchman $400,000 plus costs to end their civil dispute. 22 Jan 2013
Del Piero moves into Le Mans racing

Del Piero moves into Le Mans racing

SKY Blues star Alessandro Del Piero has revealed he is teaming with American actor Patrick Dempsey to head-up a new motor racing team. 22 Jan 2013
Seb Ryall: We owe it all to Farina...

Seb Ryall: We owe it all to Farina...

DEFENDER Sebastian Ryall admits the influence of coach Frank Farina can't be understated in Sydney's impressive mid-season revival, saying he's instilled the belief to turn their season around. 22 Jan 2013
Sydney FC training pics

Sydney FC training pics

Brett Emerton and Jason Culina stayed on the sidelines, and Alessandro Del Piero turned up to do his own training just as everyone else was finishing, but Sydney FC put in a gruelling training session ahead of this weekend's Australia Day clash with bitter rivals, Melbourne Victory. Pics by Kevin Airs/www.words-and-pix.com 22 Jan 2013
CBA deal about more than salary cap

CBA deal about more than salary cap

THE FUTURE of the A-League salary cap will come under scrutiny as Professional Footballers Australia and FFA prepare a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on the back of a landmark $160 million broadcast deal. 21 Jan 2013
Melbourne Victory training pics

Melbourne Victory training pics

Ange Postecoglou introduced his new signings Jess Makarounas, Francesco Stella and Scott Galloway to their team-mates at training today ahead of this weekend's Australia Day Big Blue against Sydney FC. Pics by Getty Images. 21 Jan 2013
Brett Emerton: We'll only get better now

Brett Emerton: We'll only get better now

SYDNEY FC midfielder Brett Emerton has warned the club's rivals his team is far from the finished article despite their record-breaking thrashing of Wellington on Saturday. 21 Jan 2013
Makarounas takes a swipe at Perth Glory

Makarounas takes a swipe at Perth Glory

NEW Melbourne Victory signing Jesse Makarounas has taken a swipe at former side Perth Glory, claiming the Western Australian club deprives their young talent of opportunities. 21 Jan 2013
Popovic hails his level-headed heroes

Popovic hails his level-headed heroes

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has praised the mental strength of his players after they turned around a 1-0 half-time deficit to defeat Brisbane Roar 2-1 on Sunday. 21 Jan 2013
Mike Mulvey can still see Roar's quality

Mike Mulvey can still see Roar's quality

BRISBANE Roar coach Mike Mulvey says his side only have themselves to blame for being overrun by Western Sydney Wanderers after a positive first half. 21 Jan 2013
Ricki Herbert: I'm still the man for the job

Ricki Herbert: I'm still the man for the job

UNDER-FIRE coach Ricki Herbert insists he is still the man to guide Wellington Phoenix out of the mire despite their horror performance against Sydney FC. 21 Jan 2013
Five things we've learned this week

Five things we've learned this week

SYDNEY on the winning end of an eight-goal result, a seat-saving jacket and the new boys clean sweep the champions … it all happened in Round Seventeen! 21 Jan 2013
Roar silenced by comeback Wanderers

Roar silenced by comeback Wanderers

A-LEAGUE champions Brisbane Roar have slumped to their third consecutive defeat as Western Sydney Wanderers came from behind to win 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 20 Jan 2013