a Staff Writer

Baba’s back: marquee striker boost for Reds at Roar

Baba’s back: marquee striker boost for Reds at Roar

Forgotten marquee man Baba Diawara is back for Adelaide United and the timing’s perfect for a potentially season-defining fixture against Brisbane Roar on Anzac Day. 24 Apr 2019
Stajcic: Pull together to make Central Coast great again

Stajcic: Pull together to make Central Coast great again

Mariners caretaker boss Alen Stajcic can see a brighter future on the sunny Central Coast if the whole community and club pull together. 24 Apr 2019
Former Socceroo to coach Wanderers in the W-League

Former Socceroo to coach Wanderers in the W-League

Former Socceroo Dean Heffernan will take over as head coach of Western Sydney Wanderers in the W-League. 24 Apr 2019
‘We’re still alive’: Corica positive after Shanghai thriller

‘We’re still alive’: Corica positive after Shanghai thriller

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica says his side’s entertaining 2-2 draw in Shanghai ensures the A-League outfit live to fight another day in their AFC Asian Champions League Group H. 24 Apr 2019
Newcastle want Roy re-signed as A-League rebuild begins

Newcastle want Roy re-signed as A-League rebuild begins

Ernie Merrick has signalled the re-signing of Irish striker Roy O’Donovan is a priority as the Newcastle Jets boss plots his Season 14 rebuild. 23 Apr 2019
Mariners player sanctioned for three A-League matches

Mariners player sanctioned for three A-League matches

Central Coast Mariners player Kye Rowles has been sanctioned for three matches by the A-League's MRP following last weekend's clash with Wanderers. 23 Apr 2019
United striker wary of ‘strange’ kick-off time in Brisbane

United striker wary of ‘strange’ kick-off time in Brisbane

Adelaide United's George Blackwood says an odd kick off time will be another challenge for a Reds side desperate to seal a home A-League final with a win in Brisbane this Anzac Day. 23 Apr 2019
Ex-La Liga striker to play on till 38 in A-League with Glory

Ex-La Liga striker to play on till 38 in A-League with Glory

Evergreen ex-La Liga winger Diego Castro has re-signed with Perth Glory for another two seasons, meaning he’s set to continue playing in the A-League till the age of 38. 23 Apr 2019
Fowler to critics: I've the experience to coach in A-League

Fowler to critics: I've the experience to coach in A-League

New Brisbane Roar head coach Robbie Fowler says he’s not an inexperienced head coach in the A-League, as some are suggesting. 23 Apr 2019
Santalab's stories from an amazing career in football

Santalab's stories from an amazing career in football

Belgian police car rides and saying no to Tony Popovic are just two stories from Brendon Santalab's long and successful career, as the Glory man revealed this week. 23 Apr 2019
ACL: Sydney FC's must-win clash in Shanghai

ACL: Sydney FC's must-win clash in Shanghai

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica knows his side should've beaten Shanghai SIPG in Australia. Tonight in Shanghai a win would kickstart the Sky Blues' ACL campaign. 23 Apr 2019
5 ways Robbie Fowler era can reignite Brisbane Roar

5 ways Robbie Fowler era can reignite Brisbane Roar

With the Liverpool legend set to be announced as new Brisbane Roar manager, his appointment has sparked debate about its merits. 23 Apr 2019
Victory coach's blunt message as A-League Finals loom

Victory coach's blunt message as A-League Finals loom

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has sent a blunt warning to his players: switch on now not when the A-League Finals Series kicks off in two weeks. 22 Apr 2019
Henrique: ‘I loved Brisbane and Australia from day one’

Henrique: ‘I loved Brisbane and Australia from day one’

After announcing he's leaving Brisbane Roar, Henrique said Brisbane and Australia's A-League felt right from day one of his arrival. 22 Apr 2019
Brazilian striker to depart Roar, eyes coaching

Brazilian striker to depart Roar, eyes coaching

Henrique, one of the most popular players at Brisbane Roar over the years, will leave the club at season’s end with the player considering a new career in coaching.  22 Apr 2019
The seven best A-League player nicknames

The seven best A-League player nicknames

After it was revealed Newcastle Jet Angus Thurgate is nicknamed “Port Macquarie Pele”, FTBL spotlights seven other funny A-League player nicknames. 22 Apr 2019
Victory’s ACL warning: Talisca 'Guangzhou’s Steph Curry'

Victory’s ACL warning: Talisca 'Guangzhou’s Steph Curry'

The Brazilian who tormented Melbourne Victory in the ACL for Guangzhou Evergrande has been dubbed Chinese football's Steph Curry. 22 Apr 2019
Socceroo striker on the move? Kruse’s options

Socceroo striker on the move? Kruse’s options

It appears Socceroo striker Robbie Kruse will move from his German club VfL Bochum in Bundesliga2 at the end of this season: but which option will suit him best? 19 Apr 2019
Victory flying high after hectic travel in A-League, ACL

Victory flying high after hectic travel in A-League, ACL

Melbourne Victory’s huge travel schedule in recent weeks isn’t getting in the way of preparations for tonight’s massive Good Friday clash in Adelaide. 19 Apr 2019
A-League on FIFA: Victory crowned E-League Premiers

A-League on FIFA: Victory crowned E-League Premiers

Melbourne Victory has been crowned E-League Premiers after a huge win over Adelaide United last night on FIFA. 19 Apr 2019
Queenslander in Glasgow: Matt McKay’s Rangers year

Queenslander in Glasgow: Matt McKay’s Rangers year

Brisbane Roar’s Matt McKay will retire as an A-League championship winner, respected Socceroo, and Roar legend. 19 Apr 2019