Bren O'Brien

Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill will not allow his team-mates to dwell on the 4-0 success over Jordan in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, with the experienced defender saying Australia must concentrate on a fast start in next week's match against Iraq. 12 Jun 2013
Socceroos in Kruse control over Jordan

Socceroos in Kruse control over Jordan

AUSTRALIA have taken a giant step toward the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Jordan at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, securing a crucial three points for the home side. 11 Jun 2013
Victory win Big Blue as Sydney see Red

Victory win Big Blue as Sydney see Red

THE dynamic duo of Archie Thompson and Marco Rojas have vaulted Melbourne Victory up to second on the A-League as the home side romped to a 3-1 win over a nine-man Sydney FC at AAMI Park. 26 Jan 2013
Ange Sees Red Over Flores Sending Off

Ange Sees Red Over Flores Sending Off

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ange Postecoglou has blasted marquee man Marcos Flores for what the coach described as a 'stupid' sending off late in Saturday's dramatic 2-2 A-League match with Central Coast Mariners. 18 Nov 2012
Ryan-Gate: Arnold Slams FFA 'Leak'

Ryan-Gate: Arnold Slams FFA 'Leak'

CENTRALCoast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has accused the FFA of disrupting his team's build up to Saturday's 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory by 'leaking' a story that goalkeeper Mat Ryan was set to sign for Hull City. 18 Nov 2012
No Victory Against 10-Man Mariners

No Victory Against 10-Man Mariners

THE Central Coast Mariners have held on for a hard fought 2-2 draw against in-form Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. 17 Nov 2012
The Future Of Kewell And Carlos Unclear

The Future Of Kewell And Carlos Unclear

THE PROSPECT of Harry Kewell and Carlos Hernandez pulling on the Melbourne Victory shirt next season is no clearer with the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as coach. 27 Apr 2012
Ange Never Signed Roar Contract

Ange Never Signed Roar Contract

WHEN Brisbane Roar and the club's temporary owners, FFA, announced five days after a dramatic 2011 Grand Final win over Central Coast, that championship winning coach Ange Postecoglou had signed a two-year extension, it seemed that the long-term prospects of the club were in good hands 26 Apr 2012
Ricki Misses Press Conference

Ricki Misses Press Conference

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert faces a possible FFA sanction after failing to front a post-match media conference following his club's 3-0 defeat by Melbourne Victory on Friday night. 17 Mar 2012
Archie Thompson's Century Wobble

Archie Thompson's Century Wobble

REBORN Socceroo Archie Thompson may have been stuck one adrift of the magical century mark for his past six games with Melbourne Victory, but he is confident that a drought-breaking goal is just around the corner. 22 Feb 2012
FFA D-Day Looms On Gold Coast

FFA D-Day Looms On Gold Coast

FFA CEO Ben Buckley has conceded that Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer's explosive comments about the league, its administrators and the sport of football in general could jeopardise Gold Coast United's position in the Hyundai A-League. 20 Feb 2012
Archie Thompson Still A Doubt For Victory

Archie Thompson Still A Doubt For Victory

MELBOURNE Victory striker Archie Thompson remains in doubt for Saturday's crucial trip to Brisbane with coach Jim Magilton saying the out of form marksman will need to prove his fitness after missing training earlier in the week. 16 Feb 2012
Arnold Puts Faith In His 'Kids Club'

Arnold Puts Faith In His 'Kids Club'

GRAHAM Arnold does not believe the Central Coast Mariners' second successive defeat is a sign that his front-running side are losing momentum at the wrong part of the season, saying after the 2-1 defeat to Melbourne Victory that he is happy for them to lose pretty. 11 Feb 2012
Magilton: Now We're Getting Somewhere

Magilton: Now We're Getting Somewhere

IT may have taken six matches, but Melbourne Victory coach Jim Magilton feels that he is finally getting his players playing the style of football he wants after the Victory's campaign for a spot in the top six took a significant and positive step with a 2-1 win over top-of-the-table Central Coast Mariners. 11 Feb 2012
Kewell Delivers Victory Over Mariners

Kewell Delivers Victory Over Mariners

MELBOURNE Victory have given Jim Magilton his first win as coach as their 2011-12 campaign flickered back to life with a 2-1 win over table-topping Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park. 10 Feb 2012
Adrian Leijer In Doubt For Derby

Adrian Leijer In Doubt For Derby

MELBOURNE Victory captain Adrian Leijer remains in significant doubt for Saturday's derby clash against Melbourne Heart, with the defender still struggling with a shoulder injury suffered in Wednesday's draw against Gold Coast United. 3 Feb 2012
Players Mourn Heart's 'Massive' Loss

Players Mourn Heart's 'Massive' Loss

EXPERIENCED Melbourne Heart goalkeeper Clint Bolton has described the impending departure of coach John van 't Schip as a massive loss to a club which has been defined by the Dutchman. 3 Feb 2012
Steve Corica's Still A Game Changer

Steve Corica's Still A Game Changer

STEVE Corica may have hung up his boots two years ago, but the legendary midfielder is still turning games around for Sydney FC as the architect of the late equaliser against Melbourne Victory. 27 Jan 2012
Magilton Slams Naive Victory

Magilton Slams Naive Victory

MELBOURNE Victory coach Jim Magilton has accused his side of showing footballing naivety after they again let an advantage slip, this time a two-goal lead, in a 2-2 draw against Sydney FC on Thursday. 27 Jan 2012
Super Sub Seb Ryall The Hero

Super Sub Seb Ryall The Hero

SUPER sub Seb Ryall came off the bench to score the vital equaliser against his old club in the dying moments of Sydney's 2-2 Australia Day draw with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. 26 Jan 2012
Magilton: Shut Up, Harry!

Magilton: Shut Up, Harry!

VICTORY coach Jim Magilton has turned on marquee star Harry Kewell for admitting he dived in last weekend's game as the Ulsterman cracks down on team discipline. 25 Jan 2012