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Kossie puts thrashing behind him

Kossie puts thrashing behind him

ADELAIDE United coach John Kosmina has refused to dwell on his side's 6-1 defeat to the Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday. 24 Dec 2012
Mulvey hopes for confidence trick

Mulvey hopes for confidence trick

BRISBANE Roar coach Mike Mulvey said he has tried to instil a positive attitude at the club since arriving last week, as he believes improving the confidence of the team will go a long way to achieving better results. 24 Dec 2012
FourFourTwo's Team of the Week

FourFourTwo's Team of the Week

PASSION is not a crime - and Victory and Wanderers fans showed it with spirited off-field displays, which was rewarded by players on the field. Perhaps some struggling teams just need is a 12th man like that... But who made our penultimate team of the week for 2012? 24 Dec 2012
Five things we learned this week

Five things we learned this week

AS THE A-League welcomes summer in Week 12, we guarantee no Mayan calendar or Christmas miracle references! 23 Dec 2012
Farina issues Sydney FC ultimatum

Farina issues Sydney FC ultimatum

A FIRED-UP Frank Farina has issued an ultimatum to his players at Sydney FC after their disappointing 2-1 loss to Newcastle on Saturday evening - fight or don't play. 23 Dec 2012
Reds fan banned for two years

Reds fan banned for two years

THE man that racially abused Paul Ifill during Adelaide United's 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix has been banned by Football Federation Australia for two years. 23 Dec 2012
Aloisi: Heart deserved more

Aloisi: Heart deserved more

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi says his team should have won after conceding late to lose 2-1 to Melbourne Victory on Saturday. 23 Dec 2012
Muscat hails Victory belief

Muscat hails Victory belief

KEVIN Muscat says Melbourne Victory controlled the game in the derby against Melbourne Heart, despite appearing fortunate to snatch a 2-1 win. 23 Dec 2012
Herbert praises young brigade

Herbert praises young brigade

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert praised his youthful attack after his team rescued a 1-1 draw against A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners. 23 Dec 2012
Ange: Late winner builds belief

Ange: Late winner builds belief

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ange Postecoglou says his side's last-gasp 2-1 triumph over city rivals Heart will build belief among his side that they can score until the last kick of a match. 22 Dec 2012
Melbourne derby fan pics

Melbourne derby fan pics

All the action from the galleries among the fans at a packed AAMI Park for Saturday's thrilling Melbourne derby. Pics by Christian Hartung. 22 Dec 2012
Arnold wants more from McBreen

Arnold wants more from McBreen

CENTRAL Coast coach Graham Arnold says the A-League's leading scorer Daniel McBreen has done enough to earn a new contract with the table toppers but still wants more from his marksman as the Mariners push for the Premier's Plate. 22 Dec 2012
Victory edge thrilling Melbourne derby

Victory edge thrilling Melbourne derby

ARCHIE Thompson has scored a last-gasp winner to decide the Melbourne derby as Victory triumphed 2-1 over Heart at AAMI Park on Saturday night. 22 Dec 2012
Melb Heart v Victory pics

Melb Heart v Victory pics

All the match action from AAMI Park as Melbourne Heart took on Melbourne Victory in the derby. Pics by Getty Images. 22 Dec 2012
Sky Blues shot down by Jets

Sky Blues shot down by Jets

NEWCASTLE Jets have ended their five-game winless run with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over bottom club Sydney FC in front of more than 17,000 fans at Hunter Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 22 Dec 2012
'Wanderers must stay grounded'

'Wanderers must stay grounded'

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic in known for trying to play down hype around his side but even he admits it will be hard to fly under the radar after their demolition of Adelaide on Friday night. 22 Dec 2012