Ben Somerford

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos duo Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill played major roles in helping Galatasaray claim a much-needed 1-0 win over Konyaspor in Turkey's Super Lig overnight. 20 Dec 2010
Ruka Nets In Top Two Clash

Ruka Nets In Top Two Clash

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Nikita Rukavytsya scored overnight as Hertha Berlin drew 1-1 with FC Augsburg in a tense top of the table clash in Germany's 2.Bundesliga. 19 Dec 2010
Brisbane Not Celebrating Yet

Brisbane Not Celebrating Yet

BRISBANE double goalscoring hero Kosta Barbarouses refused to claim the Roar were already premiers despite moving 10 points clear after Saturday's 2-0 victory at North Queensland Fury. 18 Dec 2010
Glory Can Climb Table - Neville

Glory Can Climb Table - Neville

PERTH Glory youngster Scott Neville says if the A-League's bottom club continues to put in the effort they showed in the 2-0 loss to Melbourne Victory on Saturday they can climb the ladder. 18 Dec 2010
'That's The Best We've Played'

'That's The Best We've Played'

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has labelled his side's performance in the 4-0 victory over Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night as their best of the season so far. 18 Dec 2010
Berger To Beef Up Glory Stocks

Berger To Beef Up Glory Stocks

FORMER Australia youth international Evan Berger will leave Melbourne Victory at the end of the season to join A-League strugglers Perth Glory on a two-year-deal. 18 Dec 2010
McDonald Finds Scoring Form

McDonald Finds Scoring Form

SOCCEROO Scott McDonald made it three goals in six games with the opener in Middlesbrough's 2-1 away defeat to Doncaster Rovers in England's Championship overnight. 18 Dec 2010
Oar, Sarota Take On Liverpool

Oar, Sarota Take On Liverpool

AUSSIES ABROAD: Young Aussie duo Tommy Oar and Adam Sarota both made appearances at Anfield as FC Utrecht claimed a goalless draw against English giants Liverpool in the Europa League overnight. 16 Dec 2010
Wright Signs Preston Pro Deal

Wright Signs Preston Pro Deal

TEENAGE Australian defender Bailey Wright has signed a two-and-a-half year professional contract with English Championship club Preston North End. 15 Dec 2010
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill both played as Galatasaray lost 2-0 to Genclerbirligi in a nightmare last-ever game at the Ali Sami Yen in Turkey's Super Lig on the weekend. 13 Dec 2010
Arnie Concedes Glory Were Better

Arnie Concedes Glory Were Better

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold says he's delighted to claim a point from Sunday's 1-1 draw against Perth Glory at nib Stadium as the hosts were 'the better side'. 12 Dec 2010
Ferguson Calls For Ref Changes

Ferguson Calls For Ref Changes

PERTH coach Ian Ferguson has called for FFA action on the standard of refereeing in the A-League after Glory conceded a controversial equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Central Coast. 12 Dec 2010
Lack Of Product Frustrates Vitja

Lack Of Product Frustrates Vitja

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka offered credit to his players for an improved second-half performance in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar but ultimately he rued a lack of end product. 12 Dec 2010
Ange Happy To Grind Out Win

Ange Happy To Grind Out Win

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou says there were plenty of positives for his side despite admitting they didn't play at their best in Sunday's 1-0 win at Sydney FC. 12 Dec 2010
Jets Want Jeffers Stay

Jets Want Jeffers Stay

NEWCASTLE coach Branko Culina says the club is interested in turning Francis Jeffers' guest stint at the Jets into a permanent stay after an impressive impact from the ex-England international. 12 Dec 2010
Paddy Injury Stint Grows

Paddy Injury Stint Grows

SOCCEROO Patrick Kisnorbo's stint on the sidelines with injury has no end in sight with his boss at Leeds United admitting he's unsure if the Aussie will be back before the end of the season. 12 Dec 2010
United Aiming For Club Record

United Aiming For Club Record

GOLD Coast coach Miron Bleiberg says United is aiming for 10,000 fans for the upcoming match against Central Coast after owner Clive Palmer made all tickets for the game free. 12 Dec 2010
Heart Boss Rues Individual Errors

Heart Boss Rues Individual Errors

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip says he was left ruing individual mistakes which cost his side in Saturday evening's 3-1 defeat to intra-city rivals Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. 11 Dec 2010
Spira Seals Urawa Stay

Spira Seals Urawa Stay

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Matthew Spiranovic says he did not think twice about extending his stay with Urawa Red Diamonds after signing a new deal with the J.League giants this week. 11 Dec 2010
Aussies Abroad Update

Aussies Abroad Update

AUSSIES ABROAD: In-form Socceroo Brett Holman provided the assist for AZ Alkmaar's second goal in the 2-0 win over ADO Den Haag overnight in Holland's Eredivisie. 6 Dec 2010
Miron: Result Cruel On Heart

Miron: Result Cruel On Heart

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg insists out-of-sorts Melbourne Heart are a 'good football side' and that Sunday evening's 3-0 win at Skilled Park was 'cruel' on the Victorians. 5 Dec 2010