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Reds Ready After Break

Reds Ready After Break

THE FIFA international weekend break arrived at a welcome time for Adelaide United according to coach Rini Coolen who admitted the week off could potentially have disrupted the Reds rhythm. 16 Oct 2010
Victory Ease To Big Blue Win

Victory Ease To Big Blue Win

MELBOURNE have extended Sydney's miserable start to their Hyundai A-League championship defence by defeating them 3-0 at Etihad Stadium and in the process stretching the Sky Blues' winless streak to ten. 16 Oct 2010
LIVE: Gold Coast United v Adelaide United

LIVE: Gold Coast United v Adelaide United

Date: Sunday, October 17
Kick-off: 4:00 AEST (5:00 ADST)
Venue: Skilled Park
16 Oct 2010
'We'll Ignore Nix Home Record'

'We'll Ignore Nix Home Record'

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip claims his side will confront the longest streak in the A-League's history by ignoring it ahead of their clash with Wellington on Sunday. 16 Oct 2010
No Complacency For Roar

No Complacency For Roar

BRISBANE Roar boss Ange Postecoglou is confident the club is heading in the right direction as he approaches a year in charge but he won't allow complacency to set in at Suncorp Stadium. 16 Oct 2010
Fergie Tastes Defeat In First Game

Fergie Tastes Defeat In First Game

PERTH Glory's new boss Ian Ferguson saw his first game in charge end in defeat as a trip back to Townsville saw his former club North Queensland Fury enjoy a 2-1 victory. 15 Oct 2010
Heart Boss Ponders His Options

Heart Boss Ponders His Options

MELBOURNE Heart boss John van 't Schip is in two minds on how to cover the absence of Gerald Sibon against Wellington Phoenix, while there is no guarantee Simon Colosimo will get his spot back. 15 Oct 2010
Herbert Hungry For Goals

Herbert Hungry For Goals

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert wants to see more goals from his side as they get ready to welcome Melbourne Heart to Westpac Stadium for the first time this weekend. 15 Oct 2010
Socceroos To Play Egypt, UAE

Socceroos To Play Egypt, UAE

THE QANTAS SOCCEROOS have been confirmed to play friendlies against African powerhouse Egypt and United Arab Emirates in the lead up to the 2011 Asian Cup. 15 Oct 2010
LIVE: Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets

LIVE: Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets

Date: Saturday October 16
Kick-off: 8:30pm AEST
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
15 Oct 2010
LIVE: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

LIVE: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

Date: Saturday October 16
Kick-off: 6:45pm AEDT
Venue: Etihad Stadium
15 Oct 2010
Preview: North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory

Preview: North Queensland Fury v Perth Glory

Date: Friday October 15 Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST (5:30 AWST) Venue: Dairy Farmers Stadium 15 Oct 2010
Bridge Rejects Fitness Jibe

Bridge Rejects Fitness Jibe

SYDNEY FC striker Mark Bridge has rejected any suggestion that a lack of fitness is behind the Sky Blues' woeful start to the A-League season. 15 Oct 2010
Straka: I've Learnt My lesson

Straka: I've Learnt My lesson

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka says he has learned his lesson, but refuses to change his ways despite an FFA ban hanging over his head for an angry outburst. 15 Oct 2010
'Rematch Is Perfect Timing'

'Rematch Is Perfect Timing'

SYDNEY FC striker Alex Brosque is relishing the challenge of bitter rivals Melbourne Victory on Saturday night and says the match comes at the perfect time for the ailing Sky Blues. 14 Oct 2010
Muscat: No-One's Place Is Secure

Muscat: No-One's Place Is Secure

MELBOURNE Victory captain Kevin Muscat has warned no-one's place is secure after four games without a win ahead of Saturday's super classic against Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium. 14 Oct 2010
Bleiberg: Time To Halt Adelaide

Bleiberg: Time To Halt Adelaide

MIRON Bleiberg is buoyed by the belief that the rest of the A-League will be cheering his team on this weekend in the hope that they can finally bring Adelaide United's unbeaten start to an end. 14 Oct 2010
Burns: We Share The Blame

Burns: We Share The Blame

PERTH Glory captain Jacob Burns says the players have to take a lot of the responsibility for Dave Mitchell's decision to step down as coach. 14 Oct 2010
'We Won't Take Sydney Lightly'

'We Won't Take Sydney Lightly'

MELBOURNE Victory defender Rody Vargas expects a fired up Sydney FC this weekend but warns his team is desperate to give fans something to shout about after last week's derby defeat. 13 Oct 2010
Fergie: The Buck Stops With Me

Fergie: The Buck Stops With Me

NEW Perth Glory boss Ian Ferguson insists the buck stops with him but he's confident he can reverse the recent slump after taking over from former coach Dave Mitchell. 13 Oct 2010
'Time To Put Derby Behind Us...'

'Time To Put Derby Behind Us...'

MIDFIELDER Grant Brebner believes a switch of focus to the grand final rematch against Sydney FC is the perfect antidote to Victory's loss to Heart in the inaugural Melbourne derby. 13 Oct 2010