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Jamieson Wants Roo Spot

Jamieson Wants Roo Spot

SYDNEY FC defender Scott Jamieson is confident that his move from Adelaide to the reigning A-League champions will help him claim a regular spot in the Socceroos squad. 18 Jul 2010

Everton Overcome Roar

Everton Overcome Roar

EVERTON has completed a clean sweep of its Australian tour with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brisbane on Saturday night, but the Roar's bevy of recruits impressed in their first clash at Suncorp Stadium. 17 Jul 2010

Boca Edge Out Victory

Boca Edge Out Victory

ARGENTINE side Boca Juniors claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory in the pre-season friendly before 13,020 fans at Etihad Stadium on Friday night. 16 Jul 2010

Heart Will Be At Full Strength

Heart Will Be At Full Strength

MELBOURNE Heart are set to go into their first A-League match with close to a full-strength side with Matt Thompson, Wayne Srhoj and John Aloisi all set to be fit to face Central Coast Mariners. 16 Jul 2010

Toffees Boss Backs Oz Cup Bid

Toffees Boss Backs Oz Cup Bid

EVERTON manager David Moyes has backed Australia to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, but only if the playing surfaces at the venues are up to standard. 16 Jul 2010

Victory: The Search Goes On

Victory: The Search Goes On

MELBOURNE Victory are no closer to signing a striker to replace the injured Archie Thompson as coach Ernie Merrick continues to search for a high-quality player. 15 Jul 2010

Bleiberg: 'Pires Is Still Class'

Bleiberg: 'Pires Is Still Class'

MIRON Bleiberg has admitted Euro veteran Robert Pires is top of his shopping list as he looks for a big name to replace strike ace Shane Smeltz. 15 Jul 2010

Everton Get Past New Boys Heart

Everton Get Past New Boys Heart

EVERTON have downed A-League new boys Melbourne Heart 2-0 at Etihad Stadium, but Heart put on an encouraging performance in the club's first serious hit out. 14 Jul 2010

Sergio Relishing Reds Season

Sergio Relishing Reds Season

AFTER playing a big part in Adelaide United's Champions League campaign, Reds striker Sergio van Dijk is excited about embarking on his first full season with the club. 14 Jul 2010

Phoenix Set To Swoop For Four

Phoenix Set To Swoop For Four

RICKI Herbert hopes to have completed the signings of up to four high calibre players within the next 10 days. 14 Jul 2010

Porter: We'll Live Without Smeltz

Porter: We'll Live Without Smeltz

GOLD Coast United striker Joel Porter believes Shane Smeltz's move to China will open the door for United's young talent to step into the spotlight next season. 14 Jul 2010

Beechy Doesn't Fear Cahill

Beechy Doesn't Fear Cahill

THE PROSPECT of marking Socceroos team-mate Tim Cahill in Wednesday's clash between Melbourne Heart and Everton does not intimidate Heart defender Michael Beauchamp. 13 Jul 2010

Ricki Sticks With Phoenix

Ricki Sticks With Phoenix

RICKI Herbert has ignored lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season. 13 Jul 2010

Beauchamp Back For Match Action

Beauchamp Back For Match Action

A DESIRE for regular game time is the driving force behind Australian defender Michael Beauchamp's return to the Hyundai A-League to play for new club Melbourne Heart. 12 Jul 2010

Brosque Laments Lost Pen

Brosque Laments Lost Pen

ALEX Brosque was disappointed Sydney FC failed to earn a late spot-kick from referee Strebre Delovski after the striker appeared to be tripped in the box by Everton's Phil Jagielka. 11 Jul 2010

Sky Blues Downed By Toffees

Sky Blues Downed By Toffees

EVERTON has kicked off their Australian tour in perfect fashion with a 1-0 win over defending A-League champions Sydney FC in front of over 40,000 fans at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. 10 Jul 2010

Blatter Admits Referee Concern

Blatter Admits Referee Concern

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the organisation may have to 'start again' with its referee training programs in the wake of several high-profile errors by officials at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2010

Big Mac Ready To Impress

Big Mac Ready To Impress

DYLAN Macallister is anxious to make a scoring start to life with Wellington Phoenix as he looks to impress Ricki Herbert in Saturday's pre-season clash against Brisbane Roar. 9 Jul 2010

Dwight Will Be All Right On The Night

Dwight Will Be All Right On The Night

HE HAS hardly touched a football in eight months but former English Premier League and Sydney FC star Dwight Yorke is adamant he won't let anyone down in the one-off clash with Everton this weekend. 7 Jul 2010

Dengue Fever Floors Vargas

Dengue Fever Floors Vargas

MELBOURNE Victory defender Rody Vargas is confident he will be fit for the season-opener against Sydney FC, despite contracting Dengue fever on a recent overseas trip. 6 Jul 2010

FFA To Sue The Age

FFA To Sue The Age

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is taking Melbourne newspaper The Age to court alleging it was defamed over a series of articles relating to the bid for the 2022 World Cup. 6 Jul 2010

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