Sportal Australia

FFA: We Stand By Dive Bans

FFA: We Stand By Dive Bans

A-LEAGUE chief Lyall Gorman has launched a stern defence of the league's match review process after PFA boss Brendan Schwab had earlier claimed aspects of the system represented a 'denial of natural justice'. 31 Aug 2010
Jets: 'Bail Us Out, Newcastle'

Jets: 'Bail Us Out, Newcastle'

NEWCASTLE Jets CEO John Tsatsimas wants locals to get behind the team in their hour of need to overcome a cash-flow crisis which has left players unpaid over the first month of the season. 31 Aug 2010
PFA Legal Threat On Dive Bans

PFA Legal Threat On Dive Bans

THE PFA has back the FFA's campaign against diving - but today threatened to take legal action against them over the dive bans for Patricio Perez and Michael Baird. 31 Aug 2010
Road Trip Route To Success

Road Trip Route To Success

PERTH captain Jacob Burns believes his team's ability to get points away from home will be crucial to the Glory proving themselves A-League premiership contenders this year. 30 Aug 2010
Miron: Shane Who?

Miron: Shane Who?

GOLD Coast United were impotent in attack throughout their 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory, but coach Miron Bleiberg says it was Joel Porter who would have made the difference, not two-time Golden Boot winner Shane Smeltz. 30 Aug 2010
Merrick's Set Play Satisfaction

Merrick's Set Play Satisfaction

ERNIE Merrick revealed Melbourne Victory's training track efforts to tighten up on defending set plays had reaped its reward in the victory over Gold Coast United. 30 Aug 2010
Heart Taste Late Despair

Heart Taste Late Despair

MELBOURNE Heart saw their first A-League win snatched away at the death as Robbie Fowler converted a hugely controversial penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Perth Glory at AAMI Park. 29 Aug 2010
Sydney Fight Reddy's Red

Sydney Fight Reddy's Red

SYDNEY FC say they will appeal the red card handed out to goalkeeper Liam Reddy in Saturday night's controversial A-League derby against the Central Coast Mariners at the Sydney Football Stadium. 29 Aug 2010
Kruse Cracker Lifts Melbourne

Kruse Cracker Lifts Melbourne

ROBBIE Kruse produced a terrific finish to secure a much-needed three points for Melbourne Victory as they enjoyed a 1-0 win at Gold Coast United. 29 Aug 2010
Spot On Perez Denies Sydney

Spot On Perez Denies Sydney

CENTRAL Coast debutant Patricio Perez won and converted a dubious second-half penalty to ensure champions Sydney FC's woes continued with a 1-1 draw at the SFS on Saturday night. 28 Aug 2010
Flores Volley Inspires Reds

Flores Volley Inspires Reds

MARCOS Flores' superb volley and two goals within six second-half minutes have led Adelaide United to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory at North Queensland Fury on Saturday evening. 28 Aug 2010
Baird In, Todd Out For Glory

Baird In, Todd Out For Glory

PERTH Glory have received mixed news ahead of Sunday's clash with Melbourne Heart with striker Michael Baird cleared to play while star defender Andy Todd misses out. 28 Aug 2010
Reds Will Remain Furious

Reds Will Remain Furious

ADELAIDE United's Adam Hughes has admitted his side's clash with North Queensland on Saturday is an unexpected blockbuster, especially after both sides struggled to make the grade last year. 28 Aug 2010
GCU Can Replace Smeltz: Merrick

GCU Can Replace Smeltz: Merrick

SHANE Smeltz's likely departure from Gold Coast is unlikely to affect the attacking way in which the club plays according to Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick. 28 Aug 2010
Fury Relishing The Battle

Fury Relishing The Battle

NORTH Queensland Fury are starting to relish their backs-against-the-wall start to the A-League season as they prepare for another tough assignment against Adelaide United tonight. 28 Aug 2010
Birthday Bliss For Boss Ange

Birthday Bliss For Boss Ange

KOSTA Barbarouses delivered the perfect present for birthday boy Ange Postecoglou with the Brisbane Roar coach thrilled with three points against Wellington Phoenix. 27 Aug 2010
Kosta Strikes To Sink Phoenix

Kosta Strikes To Sink Phoenix

BRISBANE Roar new boy Kosta Barbarouses struck the winning goal against his old club as the Queenslanders triumphed 1-0 over Wellington Phoenix. 27 Aug 2010
Ramsay Back To The Bench

Ramsay Back To The Bench

ADELAIDE United will reshuffle their forward line against North Queensland Fury on Saturday with two-goal hero Iain Ramsay relegated to the bench - making way for Sergio van Dijk. 27 Aug 2010
United Can Cover Smeltz

United Can Cover Smeltz

GOLD Coast United's Zenon Caravella has backed a throng of budding young strikers to step up against Melbourne Victory on Sunday in the absence of Turkish-bound Kiwi international Shane Smeltz. 27 Aug 2010
Celeski Setback On His Return

Celeski Setback On His Return

MELBOURNE Victory are set to regain experienced midfielder Grant Brebner against Gold Coast United on Sunday but Billy Celeski is likely to be another week away from a return. 27 Aug 2010
No Worries For Muted Roar

No Worries For Muted Roar

BRISBANE Roar only have one goal from two games, but coach Ange Postecoglou isn't worred after dominant performances against heavyweights Gold Coast United and Sydney FC. 27 Aug 2010