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Okon wants 'wall of yellow'

Okon wants 'wall of yellow'

Central Coast coach Paul Okon wants to see a “wall of yellow” when the Mariners host Brisbane Roar in their first home of the season on Saturday. 21 Oct 2016

Wanderers name new skipper

Wanderers name new skipper

Western Sydney Wanderers has appointed Spanish midfielder Dimas Delgado as the club’s new captain following Nikolai Topor-Stanley’s exit. 21 Oct 2016

Eighth clean sheet for Jones

Eighth clean sheet for Jones

Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones kept his eighth clean sheet in 12 games as Feyenoord defeated Zorya Luhansk 1-0 in the Europa League overnight. 21 Oct 2016

Lowe silenced his kids' party

Lowe silenced his kids' party

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe says he made his children’s party look quiet after leaping off his bed when he witnessed upcoming opponent Tim Cahill’s wonder goal for Melbourne City. 20 Oct 2016

Ferreira to boost Mariners attack

Ferreira to boost Mariners attack

Central Coast’s attacking options are set to be bolstered with import Fabio Ferreira ready to return this Saturday against Brisbane Roar after a hamstring strain. 20 Oct 2016

Luongo continues top club form

Luongo continues top club form

Socceroo Massimo Luongo has maintained his strong club form with a decisive assist in QPR’s 1-0 win over Bristol City in England’s Championship overnight. 19 Oct 2016

Roux: I’m stronger for leg break

Roux: I’m stronger for leg break

Central Coast’s Storm Roux hadn’t played a competitive 90-minute game since breaking his leg in February prior to Saturday’s clash with Sydney FC. 19 Oct 2016

Olympic: Our legacy moment

Olympic: Our legacy moment

FFA Cup semi-finalists Canberra Olympic coach Frank Cachia has brushed off criticism that his side is yet to face an A-League opponent on its dream run. 18 Oct 2016

Clisby: No malice in Cirio tackle

Clisby: No malice in Cirio tackle

Western Sydney Wanderers defender Jack Clisby insists there was “no malice” in the tackle which has sidelined Adelaide United’s Sergio Cirio for up to 10 weeks. 18 Oct 2016

Meredith escapes serious injury

Meredith escapes serious injury

Fringe Socceroo left-back James Meredith has avoided serious injury after being forced off in Bradford City’s League One game on the weekend. 18 Oct 2016

Goodwin scores, Davidson sent off

Goodwin scores, Davidson sent off

Socceroo Craig Goodwin starred overnight with a goal off the bench in Sparta Rotterdam’s come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Willem II in the Dutch Eredivisie. 16 Oct 2016

Howe okay with Smith injury

Howe okay with Smith injury

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says getting Socceroo Brad Smith back from international duty injured was disappointing but has laid no blame on the Australia set-up. 15 Oct 2016

Fit-again Good targets loan

Fit-again Good targets loan

One-time Socceroo Curtis Good is feeling fully fit after more than two years out with injury and targeting a January loan move to reignite his stalled career. 14 Oct 2016

Merrick content with 'top four' squad

Merrick content with 'top four' squad

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says he’s got the squad to challenge for the top four following the signing of Ben Litfin and won’t enter the transfer market again until January. 13 Oct 2016

Reds predicting packed crowd

Reds predicting packed crowd

Adelaide United defender Iacopo La Rocca is expecting a packed stadium for the champions’ first home game since their grand final triumph. 13 Oct 2016

Topor-Stanley seals UAE deal

Topor-Stanley seals UAE deal

Western Sydney Wanderers boss Tony Popovic has refused to be drawn on the impact Nikolai Topor-Stanley's exit to big-spending UAE outfit Hatta Club will have on the side. 13 Oct 2016

'Draw worth more than a win'

'Draw worth more than a win'

Central Coast striker Roy O’Donovan believes the side’s 3-3 comeback draw with Perth Glory was worth more than a win. 13 Oct 2016

'Wanderers family paying the price'

'Wanderers family paying the price'

Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne says the players would be “hugely disappointed” if the behavior of a minority of fans cost the side points. 11 Oct 2016

Birth not stopping Keogh

Birth not stopping Keogh

After a wasteful performance, not even the birth of his second child could stop Andy Keogh getting back on the training paddock on Tuesday. 11 Oct 2016

North praises loyal Roar fans

North praises loyal Roar fans

After another tumultuous off-season more than 15,000 fans turned out for Brisbane Roar’s season opener and defender Jade North says the side's last-gasp goal was reward for their loyalty. 10 Oct 2016

Jones: Covic no done deal

Jones: Covic no done deal

Newcastle Jets coach Mark Jones has played down the club’s reported move for veteran goalkeeper Ante Covic saying it’s far from a done deal. 9 Oct 2016

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