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Herd Feeling 'Over The Moon'

Herd Feeling 'Over The Moon'

ASTON Villa's Aussie youngster Chris Herd says he's 'over the moon' at his breakthrough man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw with Wolverhampton. 30 Aug 2011
Kean Praises Departing Emmo

Kean Praises Departing Emmo

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Steve Kean has paid tribute to Sydney FC-bound Socceroo Brett Emerton after his farewell game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Everton. 28 Aug 2011
McLeish Heaps Praise On Herd

McLeish Heaps Praise On Herd

ASTON Villa manager Alex McLeish has lavished praise on young Australian Chris Herd after he put in a man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton in the Premier League. 28 Aug 2011
Oar Nets Maiden Eredivisie Goal

Oar Nets Maiden Eredivisie Goal

YOUNG Socceroo Tommy Oar scored his first ever Eredivisie goal and provided an assist for another as FC Utrecht defeated Roda JC 3-1 in Holland's top flight on Saturday. 28 Aug 2011
Host Of Clubs Keen On Lowry

Host Of Clubs Keen On Lowry

FRINGE Socceroos defender Shane Lowry is reportedly wanted by at least half a dozen Championship clubs with his club Aston Villa set to sanction a loan move. 27 Aug 2011
Holman Nets In AZ Thrashing

Holman Nets In AZ Thrashing

AUSSIES ABROAD: Brett Holman scored one goal and provided an assist for another as AZ Alkmaar reached the Europa League group stage after a 6-0 win over Aalesunds FK on Thursday. 26 Aug 2011
Top Ten(-ish) Returning Roos

Top Ten(-ish) Returning Roos

EXCLUSIVE: So what with that bloke Kewell and his mate Emmo coming back to the A-League this season, we thought we should have a review and rating of those who went before them... 26 Aug 2011
Sasa Sends Ilhwa Into Final

Sasa Sends Ilhwa Into Final

AUSSIES ABROAD: Sasa Ognenovski fired Seongnam Ilhwa into the final of the Korean FA Cup with the opening goal in their 3-0 semi-final win over Pohang Steelers on Wednesday. 25 Aug 2011
Herd Gets Villa Chance

Herd Gets Villa Chance

AUSSIES ABROAD: Youngster Chris Herd made his first start of the new season as Aston Villa scored twice late on to defeat Hereford 2-0 in England's Carling Cup overnight. 24 Aug 2011
Schwarz Takes Blame On Twitter

Schwarz Takes Blame On Twitter

FULHAM'S veteran Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has admitted he was to blame for Wolverhampton's second goal in Sunday's 2-0 loss in the English Premier League. 23 Aug 2011
McDonald Doubt For Qualifiers

McDonald Doubt For Qualifiers

IN-FORM Socceroo Scott McDonald is in doubt for next month's World Cup qualifiers after injuring his hamstring playing for Middlesbrough in Sunday's 3-1 win over Birmingham City. 22 Aug 2011
Schwarzer Error In Fulham Loss

Schwarzer Error In Fulham Loss

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was guilty of an error as Fulham lost 2-0 to Wolverhampton in England's Premier League on Sunday. 22 Aug 2011
Kilkenny Rues Disallowed Goal

Kilkenny Rues Disallowed Goal

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Neil Kilkenny had a second-half strike disallowed as Bristol City drew 0-0 with Portsmouth in England's Championship on Saturday. 21 Aug 2011
No Gladbach Start For Leckie

No Gladbach Start For Leckie

PROMISING Australian forward Mathew Leckie managed a late 10-minute cameo in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 4-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg in Germany's Bundesliga on Friday. 20 Aug 2011
Emerton Back Before Thailand

Emerton Back Before Thailand

SOCCEROOS veteran Brett Emerton should be fit for next month's World Cup qualifiers after his Blackburn boss Steve Kean revealed his hamstring injury wasn't too serious. 19 Aug 2011
Leckie Pushes For BuLi Start

Leckie Pushes For BuLi Start

YOUNG Australian forward Mathew Leckie is in the mix to make his starting debut for Borussia Moenchengladbach against VfL Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga on Friday night. 18 Aug 2011
Santalab Scores, Griff Controversy

Santalab Scores, Griff Controversy

AUSSIES ABROAD: Brendon Santalab was on the scoresheet, while Joel Griffiths was involved in a melee as Beijing Guoan downed Chengdu Blades 3-1 in China's Super League. 18 Aug 2011
McDonald Stars In Boro Triumph

McDonald Stars In Boro Triumph

AUSSIES ABROAD: Scott McDonald put in a fine performance and scored his first goal of the season as Middlesbrough defeated Barnsley 3-1 in England's Championship overnight. 17 Aug 2011
Kean Hopeful On Emerton Injury

Kean Hopeful On Emerton Injury

SOCCEROOS midfielder Brett Emerton's hamstring injury may not be as bad as first suspected with Blackburn manager Steve Kean saying the Aussie could be back within a fortnight. 17 Aug 2011
Josh Shines As Nagoya Go Top

Josh Shines As Nagoya Go Top

AUSSIES ABROAD: Josh Kennedy netted yet again to go top of the J.League scoring charts as Nagoya Grampus moved into top spot with a 3-0 win at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday. 14 Aug 2011
Williams Gets Another Run

Williams Gets Another Run

AUSTRALIAN teenager Ryan Williams made another appearance for Portsmouth overnight as they were knocked out of the Carling Cup after a 1-0 loss to League Two club Barnet. 10 Aug 2011