Ben Somerford

Mariners Full Of Character - Arnie

Mariners Full Of Character - Arnie

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has praised the character of his side as they fought back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2 with Sydney FC in Gosford on Sunday. 23 Jan 2011
Kewell Silences The Sceptics

Kewell Silences The Sceptics

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has hit back at critics of Harry Kewell after the star Australian striker's dramatic late winner in the 1-0 Asian Cup quarter-final victory over Iraq last night. 23 Jan 2011
'We Must Learn From Pressure'

'We Must Learn From Pressure'

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick says he wasn't discouraged by his side's performance in the 2-2 derby draw with Heart, claiming it was a learning experience for his youngsters. 22 Jan 2011
Heart Boss Slams Muscat Tackle

Heart Boss Slams Muscat Tackle

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip has slammed Kevin Muscat's 'terrible' tackle which has left youngster Adrian Zahra with what appears a serious knee injury. 22 Jan 2011
Holland Goes Out On Loan

Holland Goes Out On Loan

SOCCEROOS midfielder James Holland has joined Dutch second tier club Sparta Rotterdam on loan from Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar for the remainder of the season. 21 Jan 2011
Mooy Scores As Saints Run Riot

Mooy Scores As Saints Run Riot

AUSSIES ABROAD: Promising Socceroo Aaron Mooy scored his first goal for St Mirren overnight, as the Buddies romped to a 6-1 Scottish Cup victory over Peterhead. 19 Jan 2011
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Shane Lowry made his Sheffield United debut on the weekend and helped the Blades keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Coventry City in England's Championship. 18 Jan 2011
Injury Clouds Linger For Roos

Injury Clouds Linger For Roos

THE SOCCEROOS are giving nothing away about the fitness of trio Luke Wilkshire, David Carney and Jason Culina ahead of Tuesday's AFC Asian Cup clash with Bahrain. 16 Jan 2011
Arnold Proud After Busy Week

Arnold Proud After Busy Week

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold says he was delighted to see his side finish of a busy week with seven points from three games following Sunday's 2-0 win at Newcastle Jets. 16 Jan 2011
Culina Rues Injury Woes

Culina Rues Injury Woes

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina bemoaned his side's unlucky run with injuries after skipper Kasey Wehrman went down in Sunday's 2-0 derby loss to Central Coast Mariners. 16 Jan 2011
Draw A Fair Result - Ernie

Draw A Fair Result - Ernie

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick admits his side only deserved a point from Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sydney FC where they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to Juho Makela. 16 Jan 2011
Federici Seals Royals Future

Federici Seals Royals Future

SOCCEROOS shot-stopper Adam Federici has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with promotion-chasing English Championship outfit Reading. 15 Jan 2011
Reds Line Up Fyfe Backup

Reds Line Up Fyfe Backup

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen admits he's disappointed to lose key defender Iain Fyfe to Korean club Busan I'Park but says the Reds have a replacement lined up. 15 Jan 2011
Clinical Finishing Missing - Holger

Clinical Finishing Missing - Holger

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck says the Socceroos need to be more clinical after spurning a number of scoring opportunities in Friday's Asian Cup 1-1 draw with Korea Republic. 15 Jan 2011
'Serious' Concern For Injured Trio

'Serious' Concern For Injured Trio

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck admits he has serious concerns for trio Jason Culina, Luke Wilkshire and David Carney after all three were injured in Friday's 1-1 draw with Korea Republic. 15 Jan 2011
Herd Pens Dream Villa Deal

Herd Pens Dream Villa Deal

YOUNG Australian midfielder Chris Herd has capped off a fine week following a reserves hat-trick by signing a new contract keeping him at Premier League club Aston Villa until June 2014. 15 Jan 2011
McClenahan Departs Iron

McClenahan Departs Iron

BEIJING Olyroo Trent McClenahan has left English Championship strugglers Scunthorpe United after his short-term contract with the Iron expired this week. 15 Jan 2011
Straka Demands Fury Desire

Straka Demands Fury Desire

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka says he's disappointed some players minds where elsewhere as his side lost 4-0 to Gold Coast United at Skilled Park on Friday evening. 15 Jan 2011
Lowry Signs Blades Loan Deal

Lowry Signs Blades Loan Deal

SOCCEROOS 2010 World Cup preliminary squad member Shane Lowry has joined English Championship club Sheffield United on loan for the remainder of the season. 14 Jan 2011
McClenahan's Future In Doubt

McClenahan's Future In Doubt

AUSTRALIAN defender Trent McClenahan's future at English Championship club Scunthorpe United remains unclear with his short-term deal at Glanford Park set to expire this week. 12 Jan 2011
Kisnorbo Back In Training At Last

Kisnorbo Back In Training At Last

FORGOTTEN Socceroo Patrick Kisnorbo has been welcomed back at Leeds United training by Whites boss Simon Grayson after almost 10 months out with an Achilles injury. 12 Jan 2011