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Aloisi: VAR isn't getting it right

Aloisi: VAR isn't getting it right

Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi says there's "something wrong" with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Central Coast. 21 Oct 2018

"Is the ref in charge?" Merrick slams VAR

"Is the ref in charge?" Merrick slams VAR

Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick has weighed into the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) debate, ridiculing the use of the technology after his side's 2-1 loss away to Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. 21 Oct 2018

Mulvey downplays Bolt contract offer rumours

Mulvey downplays Bolt contract offer rumours

Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey has poured cold water on rumours the club have offered triallist Usain Bolt a permanent contract. 21 Oct 2018

Rogic & Boyle score as Maclaren returns

Rogic & Boyle score as Maclaren returns

Socceroo Tom Rogic starred with a goal and an assist as Celtic defeated Hibernian 4-2 in the Scottish Premiership overnight. 21 Oct 2018

Joyce: McGree is one of our best

Joyce: McGree is one of our best

Melbourne City boss Warren Joyce has heaped praise on young star Riley McGree after his decisive impact as a substitute in Saturday night's 2-1 derby win over Victory. 21 Oct 2018

Muscat: It wasn't even a foul

Muscat: It wasn't even a foul

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat refuses to enter into the video assistant referee debate but claimed City's penalty award wasn't even a foul in Saturday night's derby. 21 Oct 2018

Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

New Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan says the time for talk is over and has declared his side ready for the new A-League season. 20 Oct 2018

Corica: We deserved the win

Corica: We deserved the win

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica believes his side should've taken all three points in Friday night's 1-1 draw away to Adelaide United. 19 Oct 2018

Mulvey: We don't talk about that anymore

Mulvey: We don't talk about that anymore

Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey says the Mariners have taken a pledge to not look back after four years of under-performance. 18 Oct 2018

Marco Kurz not sizing up Sydney for cup final yet

Marco Kurz not sizing up Sydney for cup final yet

Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz says he won't be using Friday night's A-League season opener against Sydney FC to size up their opponents ahead of their FFA Cup final meeting later this month. 18 Oct 2018

Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season

Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season

The A-League may have a stale feeling about it but the 2018/19 season, which commences next weekend, has some new blood in the form of foreign recruits offering a touch of freshness to the competition. 15 Oct 2018

Central Coast Mariners to weigh up permanent Usain Bolt deal

Central Coast Mariners to weigh up permanent Usain Bolt deal

Usain Bolt and Central Coast Mariners will hold discussions this week around the Olympic champion's future following his double in Friday night's 4-0 friendly win. 13 Oct 2018

Degenek: Facing Neymar, Salah, Mbappe "can only help"

Degenek: Facing Neymar, Salah, Mbappe "can only help"

Socceroo Milos Degenek says playing against some of the world’s best attacking players in the UEFA Champions League will help him take the next step as a defender. 12 Oct 2018

High praise: Jair's gone "above & beyond"

High praise: Jair's gone "above & beyond"

Newcastle Jets’ Brazilian import Jair has gone “above and beyond” in his bid to make a big impact this season with his new club, according to assistant coach Clayton Zane. 11 Oct 2018

Martin Boyle: Arnold meeting wooed me

Martin Boyle: Arnold meeting wooed me

To-be Socceroo Martin Boyle says Australia boss Graham Arnold won him over before pledging his allegiance to the green and gold. 11 Oct 2018

Brad Jones content with Saudi switch

Brad Jones content with Saudi switch

Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones is loving life in Saudi Arabia following his surprise move from Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord in the off-season. 11 Oct 2018

Tomi Juric: I've got more to give

Tomi Juric: I've got more to give

Socceroo Tomi Juric may have scored winning goals in both the Asian Cup and Asian Champions League finals but he feels he has plenty more to achieve as a player. 10 Oct 2018

Deng's 'surreal' Socceroos feeling

Deng's 'surreal' Socceroos feeling

New Socceroo Thomas Deng admits he's had a "surreal" feeling since his call-up to the Australia camp to play Kuwait on Tuesday morning (AEDT). 9 Oct 2018

Vukovic beaten, Rogic injured

Vukovic beaten, Rogic injured

Socceroos keeper Danny Vukovic was beaten three times in a surprise Europa League defeat while Tom Rogic was absent with a minor injury for Celtic overnight. 5 Oct 2018

Degenek's Red Star thrashed by PSG

Degenek's Red Star thrashed by PSG

Socceroo Milos Degenek was on the wrong end of a Neymar hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League overnight as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Red Star Belgrade 6-1. 4 Oct 2018

Isaias in limbo on Australian citizenship

Isaias in limbo on Australian citizenship

Adelaide United's bid to free up another visa spot on their squad has hit a snag with captain Isaias' Australian citizenship still not granted despite passing his test months ago. 3 Oct 2018

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