Ben Somerford

Ruka Axed By Babbel

Ruka Axed By Babbel

SOCCEROO Nikita Rukavytsya was left out of the Hertha BSC side overnight due to disciplinary reasons as they went clear at the top of Germany's 2.Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at Energie Cottbus. 25 Sep 2010
Nix Fully Deserved The Win: Ricki

Nix Fully Deserved The Win: Ricki

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert said his side was 'by far the better side' and fully deserved the three points following Friday's 2-1 victory over North Queensland Fury. 24 Sep 2010
Sergio Responds After Shocker

Sergio Responds After Shocker

ADELAIDE United striker Sergio van Dijk admitted his relief at putting behind last weekend's horror point-blank miss with a brace in the Reds' 2-0 win over Perth Glory on Friday evening. 24 Sep 2010
Mitch Insists No Glory Slump

Mitch Insists No Glory Slump

PERTH Glory coach Dave Mitchell insists it is not crisis time for the West Australian club despite slumping to their third consecutive defeat after Friday's 2-0 loss to Adelaide United. 24 Sep 2010
Jones' Reds Debut To Forget

Jones' Reds Debut To Forget

AUSSIES ABROAD: Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones had a debut to forget as Liverpool were dumped out of the Carling Cup on penalties by League Two side Northampton Town. 23 Sep 2010
Culina Hails Departing Con

Culina Hails Departing Con

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina paid tribute to departing owner Con Constantine but insisted the club's dramatic day was no excuse for their 1-0 loss to Gold Coast United yesterday. 23 Sep 2010
Ruka Opens Hertha Account

Ruka Opens Hertha Account

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Nikita Rukavytsya scored his first goal for Hertha BSC overnight as the Berliners destroyed Karlsruhe SC 4-0 in Germany's 2.Bundesliga overnight. 22 Sep 2010
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Mark Schwarzer had a shocker in England, Mark Bresciano made his Lazio Serie A debut in Italy, Nikita Rukavytsya got an assist in Germany while there was much more activity from our Aussies abroad over the weekend. 21 Sep 2010
Coaches Content To Share Spoils

Coaches Content To Share Spoils

ADELAIDE United boss Rini Coolen said he was happy to settle for a point in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar as the Reds extended their lead at the top of the table to four points. 19 Sep 2010
'Fury Didn't Take Their Chances'

'Fury Didn't Take Their Chances'

NORTH Queensland assistant coach Stuart McLaren rued the Fury's failure to take their chances in front of goal after playing out a 0-0 draw against Melbourne Victory on Saturday evening. 18 Sep 2010
Ernie Hails 'Fatigued' Victory

Ernie Hails 'Fatigued' Victory

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick praised his side for battling fatigue as they ground out a 0-0 draw at North Queensland Fury following three games in six days. 18 Sep 2010
'Win Can Kick Start Our Season'

'Win Can Kick Start Our Season'

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg hopes his side's surprise 1-0 win over Perth Glory on Sunday can ignite their season after a stop-start beginning to the new campaign. 12 Sep 2010
Second-Half Display Pleases Ernie

Second-Half Display Pleases Ernie

MELBOURNE coach Ernie Merrick was rapt to see his half-time substitutions help change the game as the Victory scored three second-half goals to defeat Brisbane Roar 3-0 on Sunday. 12 Sep 2010
Ange Unfazed By Poor Mistakes

Ange Unfazed By Poor Mistakes

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou says he'll continue to encourage his side to play their brand of football despite copping a 3-0 defeat from Melbourne Victory on Sunday. 12 Sep 2010
Schwarz Back For Cottagers

Schwarz Back For Cottagers

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos shot-stopper Mark Schwarzer was back in goal for Fulham overnight, playing a full game, as the Cottagers defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 in the English Premier League. 12 Sep 2010
Culina: Troubles Not To Blame

Culina: Troubles Not To Blame

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina insisted the club's recent crisis which left players unpaid was no excuse for their result on Saturday evening as they went down 2-1 to Adelaide United. 12 Sep 2010
Lavicka Sees The Positives

Lavicka Sees The Positives

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka said he saw positives in the Sky Blues' performance despite going down 2-1 to Wellington Phoenix in the New Zealand capital on Saturday. 12 Sep 2010
Coolen Delighted To Claim Points

Coolen Delighted To Claim Points

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen admitted his side didn't produce their best performance in the 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets but was delighted to take all three points. 11 Sep 2010
Carney Starry-Eyed At EPL Challenge

Carney Starry-Eyed At EPL Challenge

SOCCEROO David Carney can not wait to face world-class opponents every week in the English Premier League following his deadline day move from FC Twente to Blackpool. 10 Sep 2010
Sydney Can Turn It Around: Vitja

Sydney Can Turn It Around: Vitja

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka acknowledged the Sky Blues are having some major problems but remains confident they've got the mentality to respond. 4 Sep 2010
90-Minute Display Pleases Coolen

90-Minute Display Pleases Coolen

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen has hailed the 3-1 victory over Sydney FC on Saturday night as his side's best performance of the season after 90 minutes of good football. 4 Sep 2010