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Phoenix Out To Ground Jets

Phoenix Out To Ground Jets

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert says the Newcastle Jets seem to have switched on the afterburners recently but is confident his team can shoot them down on Saturday. 19 Nov 2010
The Nightmare On The Nile

The Nightmare On The Nile

WITH Trev in Madrid trying to impress Ronaldo with his keepie-uppies PB of five, Jacko is joined in the pod by web wizards Aido and Kev to pick the bones out of the week’s action. 19 Nov 2010
Arnie Relishing Victory Test

Arnie Relishing Victory Test

GRAHAM Arnold believes Central Coast Mariners should relish the prospect of trying to thwart Melbourne Victory's strikers this evening to build on the side's solid defence. 18 Nov 2010
Brosque Reaches His Century

Brosque Reaches His Century

SYDNEY FC striker Alex Brosque will notch up his 100th A-League appearance for the Sky Blues this weekend and he's anxious to celebrate with three points against Perth Glory at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday. 18 Nov 2010
Ange Thrilled With Roar Spirit

Ange Thrilled With Roar Spirit

ANGE Postecoglou praised the battling spirit flowing through his side and hailed Jean Carlos Solorzano following the 1-1 draw with Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium. 18 Nov 2010
Five Commit To Phoenix

Five Commit To Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix have successfully completed new deals for five players in the squad including New Zealand internationals Mark Paston and Tim Brown plus English striker Chris Greenacre. 18 Nov 2010
Osieck Takes Aim At Turks

Osieck Takes Aim At Turks

HOLGER Osieck has taken aim at Turkey over the Ersan Gulum affair with Guus Hiddink's outfit accused of simply 'collecting' players for the sake of it. 17 Nov 2010
Nichols Poised For New Roar Deal

Nichols Poised For New Roar Deal

BRISBANE Roar midfielder Mitch Nichols is on the verge of agreeing a new two-year deal with the Queenslanders with his agent comparing him to Socceroos hero, Tim Cahill. 17 Nov 2010
No SOS After Roo Injuries Cull

No SOS After Roo Injuries Cull

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has decided he has enough ammo at his disposal and won't send out an SOS ahead of the Egypt clash following injuries to Harry Kewell and Josh Kennedy. 17 Nov 2010
Madrid-Bound To Meet Ronnie!

Madrid-Bound To Meet Ronnie!

THIS afternoon Australian FourFourTwo will fly out to Madrid for a training session plus full meet and greet with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo! 16 Nov 2010
Branko: Prove It Was No Fluke

Branko: Prove It Was No Fluke

NEWCASTLE Jets boss Branko Culina says bringing down league leaders Brisbane Roar will prove his side's victory over Adelaide United was more than just a fluke result. 16 Nov 2010
FourFourTwo's Awards Hat-Trick

FourFourTwo's Awards Hat-Trick

AUSTRALIAN FourFourTwo cleaned up at the Publishers Australia Awards in Sydney on Friday, when they were rewarded for a fantastic year by winning three major awards. 15 Nov 2010
Stoke Defeat A Blip - Hodgson

Stoke Defeat A Blip - Hodgson

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson insisted his side were not back to square one after their six-match unbeaten run came to an end. 15 Nov 2010
Back To Basics For McCarthy

Back To Basics For McCarthy

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy admits his team need to make sure they get the basics right if their results are to improve. 15 Nov 2010
Cole Called Up By England

Cole Called Up By England

WEST Ham striker Carlton Cole has been drafted into the England squad to face France on Wednesday as cover for Andy Carroll and Gabriel Agbonlahor. 15 Nov 2010
Fabregas: Timing Was Vital

Fabregas: Timing Was Vital

CESC Fabregas believes his goal came at a vital time for Arsenal as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Everton at Goodison Park to stay in touch at the top of the Barclays Premier League. 15 Nov 2010
Lennon Thrilled By Late Victory

Lennon Thrilled By Late Victory

NEIL Lennon described his Celtic players as "brilliant" after Gary Hooper's dramatic injury-time winner against St Mirren took them back to within a point of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers. 15 Nov 2010
Wenger Has Big Plans For Bendtner

Wenger Has Big Plans For Bendtner

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has told striker Nicklas Bendtner he remains an important member of his squad. 15 Nov 2010
Grant Demands Better Decisions

Grant Demands Better Decisions

WEST Ham manager Avram Grant admits his side must start to get the big decisions right as they battle to stay in the Barclays Premier League. 15 Nov 2010
I Will Ring Changes Again - Holloway

I Will Ring Changes Again - Holloway

IAN Holloway accepts emotions get the better of him at times, but insists he would have no hesitation in making tough selection decisions again as he aims to keep Blackpool in the top flight. 15 Nov 2010
Wenger 'Regrets' Losing Bothroyd

Wenger 'Regrets' Losing Bothroyd

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has congratulated Jay Bothroyd on his England call-up and admitted he regrets losing the striker. 15 Nov 2010