Ben Somerford

Ferguson: We've Recruited Wisely

Ferguson: We've Recruited Wisely

EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson says owner Tony Sage's spending cuts have made the club more diligent in their recruitment but insists winning the A-League title is still reachable. 16 Sep 2012
Forgotten Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

Forgotten Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

SOCCEROO Joshua Kennedy has scored his first goal in more than two months as Nagoya Grampus defeated Cerezo Osaka 2-0 on the road in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 16 Sep 2012
Besiktas Target Behich Focused On Heart

Besiktas Target Behich Focused On Heart

EXCLUSIVE: Talented Melbourne Heart left back Aziz Behich insists he isn't letting Socceroos talk and intererst from Turkish giants Besiktas get to his head. 16 Sep 2012
Re-Signed Franjic Eager To Repay Roar

Re-Signed Franjic Eager To Repay Roar

EXCLUSIVE: Brisbane Roar full back Ivan Franjic retains hope of fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe despite penning a new deal with the champions keeping him at Suncorp Stadium until 2016. 16 Sep 2012
Wheelhouse Hails New Jets Program

Wheelhouse Hails New Jets Program

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets skipper and local product Jobe Wheelhouse says the club's new Emerging Jets Program is “the best thing to come out of the region for a long time” and shows how far the organisation has come since almost folding earlier in the off-season. 15 Sep 2012
DeVere Keen To 'Play His Part' For Roos

DeVere Keen To 'Play His Part' For Roos

EXCLUSIVE: Australian defender Luke DeVere says he hopes to press for selection for next month's vital World Cup qualifier against Iraq after injury forced him out of the Socceroos' squad for the clashes with Lebanon and Jordan. 15 Sep 2012
Glory Eye Versatile Japanese Talent Nagai

Glory Eye Versatile Japanese Talent Nagai

EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson says Japan youth international Ryo Nagai hasn't signed with the club yet but has revealed the youngster's versatility could make him a perfect fit. 14 Sep 2012
Left Back Zullo: I'm Finally Over Injury

Left Back Zullo: I'm Finally Over Injury

EXCLUSIVE: Australian left back Michael Zullo says he's seen the worst of the groin injury which has plagued him for the past two years and hopes to soon be part of the Socceroos squad again. 12 Sep 2012
Osieck Fumes At Amman 'Disaster'

Osieck Fumes At Amman 'Disaster'

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has labelled his side's first-half performance as a “disaster” and suggested he's ready to make several changes after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat away to Jordan in World Cup qualifying. 12 Sep 2012
Jordan Outfox Ordinary Australia

Jordan Outfox Ordinary Australia

PRESSURE is beginning to mount on Holger Osieck and the Socceroos after they slumped to an ordinary 2-1 defeat against Jordan at a parochial King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman in 2014 World Cup qualifying. 12 Sep 2012
Injuries & Suspensions Weaken Jordan

Injuries & Suspensions Weaken Jordan

AUSTRALIA'S upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifying opponents Jordan are set to be heavily depleted for Tuesday's vital clash with star duo Abdallah Deeb and Hassan Abdel-Fattah among those to miss. 11 Sep 2012
Del Piero To Debut In Pre-Season

Del Piero To Debut In Pre-Season

SYDNEY FC chief executive officer Tony Pignata has revealed new signing Alessandro Del Piero is eager to link up with his new team-mates and could play in their final pre-season game. 10 Sep 2012
Celtic Breakthrough Irvine's Aussie Pledge

Celtic Breakthrough Irvine's Aussie Pledge

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic teenager Jackson Irvine has reiterated his intentions are to play for the Socceroos and hopes to soon meet his Australian boyhood heroes like Harry Kewell. 9 Sep 2012
Brosque: We Can't Drop Any More Points

Brosque: We Can't Drop Any More Points

SOCCEROO Alex Brosque says Tuesday's 2014 World Cup qualifier away to Jordan is “massive” for Australia who he believes cannot afford to drop any more points. 9 Sep 2012
New Midfield Duo Pleases Osieck

New Midfield Duo Pleases Osieck

SOCCEROOS boss Holger Osieck has identified his new midfield partnership of Matt McKay and Mark Bresciano as a major positive to draw from Thursday's 3-0 friendly win over Lebanon. 7 Sep 2012
Australia Ends Four-Game Winless Run

Australia Ends Four-Game Winless Run

AUSTRALIA has ended its four-game winless run and warmed up for Tuesday's important World Cup qualifier against Jordan in style with a comfortable 3-0 friendly triumph over Lebanon in Sidon on Thursday. 7 Sep 2012
Neill: Al Jazira Exit Was Strange

Neill: Al Jazira Exit Was Strange

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill has admitted he was surprised to be released by UAE club Al Jazira in the off-season. 4 Sep 2012
Rukavytsya Makes Mainz Move

Rukavytsya Makes Mainz Move

SOCCEROO Nikita Rukavytsya has joined German Bundesliga club FSV Mainz in a deadline day transfer from second tier outfit Hertha Berlin. 1 Sep 2012
Hearts Decline Rangers' McGowan Move

Hearts Decline Rangers' McGowan Move

NEW SOCCEROO Ryan McGowan has reportedly been the subject of a deadline day transfer bid from fallen Scottish giants Rangers. 1 Sep 2012
A-League Reacts To Del Piero Coup

A-League Reacts To Del Piero Coup

A-LEAGUE players and coaches have reacted to Sydney FC's Alessandro Del Piero deal with Sky Blues boss Ian Crook labelling the Italian "the whole league's marquee". 31 Aug 2012
Herd: I'm Committed To Australia

Herd: I'm Committed To Australia

UNCAPPED Aussie Chris Herd has reiterated his commitment to the Socceroos after being overlooked for national team selection this week. 31 Aug 2012