No derby cheer for Erick Mombaerts as Marco Kurz earmarks Hoogland return

No derby cheer for Erick Mombaerts as Marco Kurz earmarks Hoogland return

Erick Mombaerts isn't allowing himself to get caught up in the festive spirit ahead of this Saturday's Christmas Derby, instead focusing on a Victory side that gaffer Marco Kurz has revealed will feature a returning Tim Hoogland. 20 Dec 2019
Rudan hits back at stone-throwers as he updates McDonald, Pasquali and Diamanti situations

Rudan hits back at stone-throwers as he updates McDonald, Pasquali and Diamanti situations

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan has swatted down chatter from “stone-throwers” surrounding the uncertain future of Scott McDonald, as well as provided updates on the status of Seb Pasquali and Alessandro Diamanti. 19 Dec 2019
What value is a win in youth football? Y-League Wrap: Brisbane surge, Sydney survive

What value is a win in youth football? Y-League Wrap: Brisbane surge, Sydney survive

Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC did enough to stay top of their respective conferences as the Y-League moved past the halfway point of the 2019/20 season last weekend - Brisbane thumping Adelaide and Sydney surviving a scare against Canberra. Just how much, though, does a win in the Y-League mean? 19 Dec 2019
'It’s probably not going to be easy on the eyes' - Red-hot Maclaren expecting Christmas Derby battle

'It’s probably not going to be easy on the eyes' - Red-hot Maclaren expecting Christmas Derby battle

In the midst of his first full A-League season back in his home town, Jamie Maclaren doesn't need the Christmas spirit to put him in a good mood. 18 Dec 2019
Scott McDonald on his way out? Those who know say no...

Scott McDonald on his way out? Those who know say no...

A source close to Scott McDonald has denied speculation the Western United attacker has asked for an immediate release from his contract. 16 Dec 2019
Kurz responds to questions on his future at Victory

Kurz responds to questions on his future at Victory

When it comes to his future as the Head Coach of Melbourne Victory, Marco Kurz says that he’s not the man to ask – all he’s focused on is attempting to turnaround his club’s rapidly disintegrating season. 15 Dec 2019
'Pure domination' - Steven Taylor delighted with 'Nix performance against Victory

'Pure domination' - Steven Taylor delighted with 'Nix performance against Victory

Though disappointed not to get the three points, Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor was delighted with a performance that he believes was “pure domination" as his club drew 0-0 with Melbourne Victory 15 Dec 2019
Victory deny rising Phoenix in spiteful contest, but contrasting directions are clear

Victory deny rising Phoenix in spiteful contest, but contrasting directions are clear

Ten-man Melbourne Victory held on to deny Wellington Phoenix and force a 0-0 draw today with the contrasting directions of the clubs on display.   14 Dec 2019
The Y-League Wrap: Why is it raining goals in youth football?

The Y-League Wrap: Why is it raining goals in youth football?

It’s been raining goals in the Y-League in 2019/20. 10 Dec 2019
'I needed to show a bit of love today' - Good vibes only for Besart Berisha after troublesome stretch

'I needed to show a bit of love today' - Good vibes only for Besart Berisha after troublesome stretch

There’s nothing quite like a derby win to bring the good vibes back to a football club. 9 Dec 2019
Disappointment - not pressure - the catalyst for Kurz after latest defeat

Disappointment - not pressure - the catalyst for Kurz after latest defeat

Western United’s 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory in Sunday’s Westgate Derby capped off a rather rotten end to a week that had started off so promisingly for the traditional powerhouses. 8 Dec 2019
Western United win on and off the field in 3-1 defeat of Melbourne Victory

Western United win on and off the field in 3-1 defeat of Melbourne Victory

A Besart Berisha brace and strike from Panagiotis Kone has fired Western United to a 3-1 win over cross-town foes Melbourne Victory and, in doing so, given the club an important win on and off the field. 8 Dec 2019
Starting XI changes ahead of United-Victory derby

Starting XI changes ahead of United-Victory derby

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan has hinted that changes are coming ahead of Melbourne Victory’s visit to Kardinia Park on Sunday afternoon. 7 Dec 2019
Kurz won't let Toivonen speculation derail Victory campaign

Kurz won't let Toivonen speculation derail Victory campaign

Melbourne Victory Head Coach Marco Kurz says ongoing speculation around Ola Toivonen’s future won’t derail the burgeoning sense of momentum around his club.  7 Dec 2019
Why Friday night meant more to Fornaroli than any trophy

Why Friday night meant more to Fornaroli than any trophy

Perth Glory’s win over Melbourne City is going to go down as one of Bruno Fornaroli’s favourite moments of his career – but not for the reason you might expect. 7 Dec 2019
Poor City plan crashes out against stout Glory

Poor City plan crashes out against stout Glory

Any hopes Melbourne City had of overhauling Sydney FC to re-take the first position on the A-League table ran into a Perth Glory shaped brick wall on Friday night. 6 Dec 2019
Sweden or Southwest Sydney? Rival A-League clubs reportedly circle Toivonen

Sweden or Southwest Sydney? Rival A-League clubs reportedly circle Toivonen

Melbourne Victory aren't just facing a challenge from Sweden for Ola Toivonen with reports now also linking A-League expansion side Macarthur FC to the striker. 6 Dec 2019
Toivonen confirms Allsvenskan interest - but denies decision made

Toivonen confirms Allsvenskan interest - but denies decision made

Melbourne Victory captain Ola Toivonen confirmed he is looking at a return to Sweden when his Melbourne Victory contract ends – but is yet to decide for sure. 6 Dec 2019
'We never change our style' - Full steam ahead for Erick Mombaerts and Melbourne City

'We never change our style' - Full steam ahead for Erick Mombaerts and Melbourne City

Melbourne City Head Coach Erick Mombaerts isn’t going to let Perth Glory’s wobbly start to the season distract him from what he’s trying to accomplish with his side. 5 Dec 2019
Y-League Wrap: Victory's Footscray Park facilities challenge and Mariners' Kuol-led explosion

Y-League Wrap: Victory's Footscray Park facilities challenge and Mariners' Kuol-led explosion

Last week, after a process not without its fair share of skulduggery, Melbourne Victory’s attempts to construct an $18 million Academy out at Footscray Park were all but dashed when Maribyrnong City Council rejected the plan. 3 Dec 2019
Rudan: Why I benched Berisha

Rudan: Why I benched Berisha

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan has put to bed any potential mutterings around Besart Berisha following his side’s 2-0 defeat to Sydney FC on Sunday. 1 Dec 2019

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