Push For Referees To Have Media Voice

Push For Referees To Have Media Voice

THE FFA’s new refereeing guru wants greater transparency and to banish existing perceptions that view officials as an isolated religious sect far removed from the football world. 12 Aug 2008
Colosimo: Sit Up And Take Notice

Colosimo: Sit Up And Take Notice

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Colosimo believes the A-League’s fourth season can provide the platform for Australian domestic football to launch a real challenge for greater world recognition. 11 Aug 2008
Mitch: Nikita Will Keep Firing

Mitch: Nikita Will Keep Firing

EXCLUSIVE Dave Mitchell is confident Nikita Rukavytsya will put his Argentine agony behind him and push even harder for Olympic glory. 11 Aug 2008
Griffiths: Invest In Me

Griffiths: Invest In Me

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Griffiths has handed Newcastle Jets his contract demands and now he’s out to convince Pim Verbeek that he’s genuine top dollar. 11 Aug 2008
Bozza Saga Needs Resolving

Bozza Saga Needs Resolving

EXCLUSIVE Lawrie McKinna wants Mark Bosnich's future resolved by the end of the week with the coach adamant that only a short-term deal remains up for grabs. 11 Aug 2008
Vinnie Tests Fulham Water

Vinnie Tests Fulham Water

VINCE Grella is preparing to test himself against the Fulham side that he could yet find himself representing this season. 9 Aug 2008
Melbourne Aims For Second Team

Melbourne Aims For Second Team

MELBOURNE is ready and able to embrace a second A-League team according to those behind a fresh bid for an FFA licence. 8 Aug 2008
Canberra Bid Set For FFA Clash

Canberra Bid Set For FFA Clash

EXCLUSIVE: Canberra's A-League bid team will use the W-League’s capital side as leverage when they meet the FFA next week. 8 Aug 2008
Slow Start For Marquee Scheme

Slow Start For Marquee Scheme

EXCLUSIVE: Only three of the eight Hyundai A-League clubs will boast junior marquee players when the new season kicks off on August 15 with the PFA disappointed the scheme has yet to ignite. 8 Aug 2008
Prove Yourself, Pim Tells Olyroos

Prove Yourself, Pim Tells Olyroos

PIM Verbeek wants Australia's youngsters to prove they are ready to make the step up by grabbing his attention on the tough Olympic stage. 8 Aug 2008
No Return To The Roos For Djite - Yet

No Return To The Roos For Djite - Yet

PIM Verbeek has delayed a return to the Socceroos for in-form Bruce Djite - but it's only temporary, insists the Dutchman. 8 Aug 2008
Coaches Urged To Cool It

Coaches Urged To Cool It

EXCLUSIVE: A-League coaches should cut out the touchline tantrums and set the tone for greater referee respect, according to the players union. 8 Aug 2008
Burns To Face Bolton Test

Burns To Face Bolton Test

NATHAN Burns will look to add to his AEK Athens goal tally against English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers tonight with the young striker likely to face new signing Danny Shittu. 8 Aug 2008
Ryall's Destined For Roos Spot

Ryall's Destined For Roos Spot

ERNIE Merrick is predicting a bright green and gold future for sudden death star Sebastian Ryall. 7 Aug 2008
Patafta Ready For Fresh Start

Patafta Ready For Fresh Start

EXCLUSIVE: Kaz Patafta is adamant that adversity has left him better-equipped to flourish on a tough A-League stage while banishing any notion that success comes easily. 7 Aug 2008
Ernie Hails Shoot-Out Hero

Ernie Hails Shoot-Out Hero

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick hailed Michael Theoklitos’s heroics between the sticks after watching his players lift the Pre-Season Cup and create A-League history. 6 Aug 2008
Popa Looks To Build A Fortress

Popa Looks To Build A Fortress

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Popovic says the A-League favourites must make Sydney Football Stadium a fortress of fear for visiting teams. 6 Aug 2008
Tassie's Youth League Taste

Tassie's Youth League Taste

THE cream of Tasmania's young football talent will combine to tackle three of the A-League's National Youth League sides later this year. 6 Aug 2008
New Jet Jesper's Aussification

New Jet Jesper's Aussification

EXCLUSIVE: Jesper Hakansson admits his switch Down Under could damage his international prospects but it can only mould him into an even better footballer. 6 Aug 2008
Dutchy's Trio Of Trouble Lines Up

Dutchy's Trio Of Trouble Lines Up

EXCLUSIVE: Gary van Egmond believes his attacking trio has the potential to wreak havoc on A-League defences for the champions. 5 Aug 2008
Zura Can Handle Marquee Pressure

Zura Can Handle Marquee Pressure

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets new boy Edmundo Zura insists he can handle the pressure and expectation that comes with star billing. 5 Aug 2008