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'Premier's Plate More Important'

'Premier's Plate More Important'

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold says his side's Premier's Plate success this term is the most important thing after they crashed out of the finals race after a penalty shootout preliminary final loss to Perth Glory on Saturday. 14 Apr 2012

Valeri's Bologna Link Rubbished

Valeri's Bologna Link Rubbished

SPECULATION linking Socceroo Carl Valeri with a move to Serie A outfit Bologna has been rubbished by the club's vice president Maurizio Setti. 9 Apr 2012

McGowan Claims Hearts Award

McGowan Claims Hearts Award

AUSTRALIAN Ryan McGowan has won Hearts' Young Player of the Season award after a breakthrough campaign in Scotland's Premier League. 9 Apr 2012

Herd And Brosque Net Big Goals

Herd And Brosque Net Big Goals

AUSSIE pair Chris Herd and Alex Brosque both scored important goals for their clubs on Saturday, with the former netting a memorable first goal for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw at Liverpool. 8 Apr 2012

Holman: AZ Alkmaar Can Win Title

Holman: AZ Alkmaar Can Win Title

SOCCEROO Brett Holman says his attention will now switch to winning the Dutch Eredivisie title after his club AZ Alkmaar crashed out of the Europa League to Valencia on Thursday. 7 Apr 2012

'Grumbling' McDonald Return Pleases Boro

'Grumbling' McDonald Return Pleases Boro

AUSTRALIAN striker Scott McDonald could make a huge impact after returning from injury as Middlesbrough strive for promotion according to the club's boss Tony Mowbray. 3 Apr 2012

Grella Set For Italian Switch

Grella Set For Italian Switch

FORMER Socceroo Vince Grella has revealed he will head back to Italy next season rather than return home to Australia when he's released by current club Blackburn. 3 Apr 2012

Tim Cahill Eyes FA Cup Success

Tim Cahill Eyes FA Cup Success

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill says it's about time Everton won some silverware after qualifying for the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland in their replay on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2012

Al Jazira Boss Praises 'Perfect' Neill

Al Jazira Boss Praises 'Perfect' Neill

NEW Al Jazira coach Caio Junior has backed Socceroo Lucas Neill claiming he put in a "perfect" performance in the weekend's 1-0 win over Ajman. 27 Mar 2012

Adelaide Lets Levchenko Go

Adelaide Lets Levchenko Go

ADELAIDE United has agreed to a mutual early release of Ukrainian import Evgeniy Levchenko after an underwhelming stint at the club. 25 Mar 2012

Boro Fears For Rhys's Season

Boro Fears For Rhys's Season

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Tony Mowbray has revealed he fears Australia international Rhys Williams may struggle to play again this season due to an ankle ligament injury. 22 Mar 2012

Carney Assists Bunyodkor Win

Carney Assists Bunyodkor Win

SOCCEROO David Carney provided an assist as FC Bunyodkor won 2-0 away to Pohang Steelers in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday evening. 21 Mar 2012

Everton's Tim Cahill Finds Vintage Form

Everton's Tim Cahill Finds Vintage Form

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill re-discovered some of his best form including the equalising goal in Everton's 1-1 draw with Sunderland in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday. 18 Mar 2012

Zullo Frustrated By Lack Of Action

Zullo Frustrated By Lack Of Action

UTRECHT'S Australian Michael Zullo admits he's frustrated by his lack of game time under new boss Jan Wouters and may soon need to assess his options if the situation does not change. 15 Mar 2012

Villa Star Welcomes Holman Signing

Villa Star Welcomes Holman Signing

ASTON Villa midfielder Barry Bannan says new signing Brett Holman's World Cup and Uefa Champions League experience makes him a great addition for the Villans. 15 Mar 2012

Boro's McDonald Could Return Early

Boro's McDonald Could Return Early

MIDDLESBROUGH'S Socceroos striker Scott McDonald is a chance to return from a knee injury earlier than expected after he was initially set to miss the rest of the campaign. 14 Mar 2012

Kennedy Starts Season In Style

Kennedy Starts Season In Style

SOCCEROO Joshua Kennedy opened the new J.League season with a goal to add to his midweek AFC Champions League strike, while Joel Griffiths also netted on his Shanghai Shenhua debut in China. 11 Mar 2012

Rukavytsya Hits Vital Hertha Winner

Rukavytsya Hits Vital Hertha Winner

FRINGE Socceroo Nikita Rukavytsya scored the game's only goal as Hertha Berlin ended their run of six straight defeats with an important 1-0 win over Werder Bremen in Germany's Bundesliga on Saturday. 4 Mar 2012

Jedi Ignoring Play-Off Hopes

Jedi Ignoring Play-Off Hopes

SOCCEROO Mile Jedinak isn't getting carried away just yet after Crystal Palace claimed their first win of 2011 in emphatic style, 4-0 over Watford in England's Championship on Saturday. 22 Feb 2012

Herd Closes In On Villa Return

Herd Closes In On Villa Return

ASTON Villa boss Alex McLeish has revealed Australian Chris Herd is closing in on a return to action after a prolonged stint on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. 8 Feb 2012

Fresh Injury Worry For Cahill

Fresh Injury Worry For Cahill

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill has a new injury concern after David Moyes revealed he suffered foot and calf injuries in Everton's 1-1 Premier League draw with Wigan on Saturday. 6 Feb 2012

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