Ben Somerford

Light At End Of Tunnel For Perth

Light At End Of Tunnel For Perth

PERTH Glory may have gone down 2-1 at home to Gold Coast on Sunday but both coaches agreed there's hope for the struggling West Australians after the bright showing of several youngsters. 6 Feb 2011
Jets Bemoan Lack Of Luck

Jets Bemoan Lack Of Luck

NEWCASTLE defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley labelled the crucial stoppage-time chance he fluffed over the bar as the 'miss of the century' after the 1-1 home draw with Sydney FC on Sunday. 6 Feb 2011
Killa Building On From Asian Cup

Killa Building On From Asian Cup

SOCCEROO Neil Kilkenny says he thoroughly enjoyed his experiences at the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar and admits he surprised even himself with the impact he made for Australia. 6 Feb 2011
Nix Not Counting Their Chickens

Nix Not Counting Their Chickens

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert insists he side aren't certain finalists just yet despite a rare away victory at Adelaide United on Saturday night which shored up their grip on sixth spot. 5 Feb 2011
Reds Weren't Ready: Rini

Reds Weren't Ready: Rini

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen refused to use his side's tough recent schedule as an excuse for Saturday's 1-0 home loss to Wellington but took another shot at the A-League fixturing. 5 Feb 2011
Smeltz's Future Undecided

Smeltz's Future Undecided

GOLD Coast United's sought-after New Zealand international striker Shane Smeltz says his future beyond this season is undecided but admits he is keen to stay in the A-League. 5 Feb 2011
Draw Story Of Heart's Season

Draw Story Of Heart's Season

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip and skipper Simon Colosimo admitted Friday night's 1-1 draw with Central Coast summed up their season as they couldn't find their cutting edge. 5 Feb 2011
Schwarz Straight Back To Work

Schwarz Straight Back To Work

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Mark Schwarzer was surprisingly straight back into Premier League action overnight making a brilliant late save to help Fulham defeat Newcastle 1-0. 3 Feb 2011
Federici Error Costs Reading

Federici Error Costs Reading

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos goalkeeper Adam Federici's blunder proved costly overnight as Reading drew 2-2 with promotion-chasing Cardiff City in England's Championship. 2 Feb 2011
Invincibile Released By Killie

Invincibile Released By Killie

AUSTRALIAN winger Danny Invincibile is on the lookout for a new club after being released from his contract at Scottish Premier League outfit Kilmarnock by mutual consent. 1 Feb 2011
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Australian midfielder Vince Grella made his first appearance since October as Blackburn Rovers crashed out of the FA Cup after a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa on Saturday. 31 Jan 2011
Miron Frustrated By 'Dirty' Victory

Miron Frustrated By 'Dirty' Victory

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg has criticised Melbourne Victory's physical approach which he says borders on 'dirty' after his side lost 2-0 at AAMI Park on Sunday evening. 30 Jan 2011
Ricki Proud After Busy Schedule

Ricki Proud After Busy Schedule

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has praised his players for getting the job done after a busy schedule despite a scrappy performance in the 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Sunday. 30 Jan 2011
Sydney To Fight For Finals Spot

Sydney To Fight For Finals Spot

SYDNEY FC's Nick Carle says his side will keep trying to make the finals until it's mathematically impossible after moving to within four points of the top six with a 2-0 win at Perth Glory. 30 Jan 2011
No Let Up For Record Breakers

No Let Up For Record Breakers

BRISBANE keeper Michael Theoklitos insists Roar won't be swept up by all but clinching the premier's plate and setting a domestic unbeaten record after the 2-1 win over Melbourne Heart. 29 Jan 2011
Holland Nets On Sparta Debut

Holland Nets On Sparta Debut

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo James Holland began his loan stint at Sparta Rotterdam in style overnight with a goal on debut in a 4-1 win over RBC Roosendaal in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. 29 Jan 2011
Milicevic On Trial With Basel

Milicevic On Trial With Basel

FORMER Newcastle Jets skipper Ljubo Milicevic has begun his search for a European club after arriving at Swiss Super League champions FC Basel for a 10-day trial with the club. 28 Jan 2011
Lowry: Villain To Sharpen Blades

Lowry: Villain To Sharpen Blades

YOUNG Socceroos defender Shane Lowry admits his lack of opportunities at Aston Villa have been frustrating but hopes to prove a point while on loan at Championship club Sheffield United. 27 Jan 2011
German Praise For Langerak

German Praise For Langerak

BORUSSIA Dortmund's goalkeeping coach has lavished praise on young Aussie shot-stopper Mitch Langerak claiming he has developed brilliantly in his first six months at the club. 25 Jan 2011
Kilkenny Wants To Stay At Leeds

Kilkenny Wants To Stay At Leeds

AUSTRALIAN international midfielder Neil Kilkenny says he wants to stay at Leeds United but claims it is up to the club to decide his future as he nears the end of his current contract. 25 Jan 2011
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Nikita Rukavytsya played a major role in helping Hertha BSC defeat Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-2 with a goal overnight in Germany's 2.Bundesliga. 24 Jan 2011