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Victory Don't Get Away With Mrdja

Victory Don't Get Away With Mrdja

MELBOURNE Victory were plunged into a new striker crisis as Nik Mrdja saw red for an off-the-ball elbow to the face of Shannon Cole in their 2-1 win over Sydney tonight. 18 Feb 2010
Sydney Keep Eyes On The Ball

Sydney Keep Eyes On The Ball

SYDNEY FC are fighting off distractions on all fronts as they attempt to focus on the first leg of the major semi-final against Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium tomorrow. 17 Feb 2010
Vargas's Playing Chances Improve

Vargas's Playing Chances Improve

INJURED Rody Vargas is now a 60-40 chance of taking his spot in the starting line-up for Melbourne Victory's first major semi-final against Sydney at Etihad Stadium tomorrow. 17 Feb 2010
Ifill: Nix's Form Not A Factor

Ifill: Nix's Form Not A Factor

WELLINGTON Phoenix have been tipped as potential champions by rival coaches after their strong finish to the season - but star striker Paul Ifill is playing down expectations. 17 Feb 2010
Arnie: I Want Stars To Win

Arnie: I Want Stars To Win

CENTRAL Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold is excited about his future in Gosford - and has grand plans to bring in stars to win back the fans...and win some games. 16 Feb 2010
Long Road To Redemption

Long Road To Redemption

PERTH Glory coach David Mitchell has lifted the lid on the extraordinary toll travel takes on his side as they prepare for another marathon odyssey to New Zealand. 16 Feb 2010
Vargas Doubt As Kruse Out

Vargas Doubt As Kruse Out

ROBBIE Kruse has escaped a broken leg but is out for the season while Rody Vargas is the latest Melbourne Victory player to be in doubt with an injury woe. 16 Feb 2010
New Row Over Victory Schedule

New Row Over Victory Schedule

MELBOURNE Victory's major semi-final plans have been hit by yet another scheduling clash after the second leg was fixed just two days before an Asian Champions League match. 16 Feb 2010
Heart Snap Up Keeper Bolton

Heart Snap Up Keeper Bolton

WITH PIX: Melbourne Heart have signed Sydney FC goalkeeper Clint Bolton on a long-term deal and opened talks with SFC marquee John Aloisi about a move next season. 16 Feb 2010
Arnie: Time For Change

Arnie: Time For Change

AFTER 10 years with the national team, incoming Central Coast coach Graham Arnold is confident he can guide the Mariners back to the top of the A-League next season. 16 Feb 2010
Gold Coast 'The Team To Beat'

Gold Coast 'The Team To Beat'

IN A veiled swipe at the club that axed him, Newcastle Jets coach Branko Culina puts Gold Coast United ahead of Premiers Sydney FC as the team to beat in the finals. 15 Feb 2010
Ernie: We Need Refs Crackdown

Ernie: We Need Refs Crackdown

FURIOUS Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick wants referees to crack down on foul play as it happens not rely on the match review panel to do their job for them. 15 Feb 2010
Glory Want New McBreen Deal

Glory Want New McBreen Deal

PERTH Glory want to keep Daniel McBreen next season as they face long distance travel woes on the way to their crunch clash with Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. 15 Feb 2010
Victory Fury At McFlynn

Victory Fury At McFlynn

MELBOURNE Victory left the SFS on Sunday night furious over the tackle which has left star striker Robbie Kruse with a suspected broken leg. 15 Feb 2010
Back To Big Blue Business

Back To Big Blue Business

SYDNEY FC's first Premiership was greeted with muted celebration on Sunday night as the Sky Blues immediately turned their attention to the fast-approaching finals series. 15 Feb 2010
Merrick: We'll Bounce Back

Merrick: We'll Bounce Back

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick is confident his disappointed squad will bounce back for the first leg of their semi-final with Sydney FC on Thursday night. 14 Feb 2010
Swift Reunion For Rivals

Swift Reunion For Rivals

PREMIERSHIP winners Sydney FC and runners-up Melbourne Victory will kick off the 2010 A-League finals series when they meet at Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. 14 Feb 2010
Sydney Claim The Premiership

Sydney Claim The Premiership

SYDNEY FC are celebrating their first Premiership success with goals from Karol Kisel and John Aloisi giving them a 2-0 triumph over Melbourne Victory at the SFS. 14 Feb 2010
Fury Dent Gold Coast Title Hopes

Fury Dent Gold Coast Title Hopes

GOLD Coast United have squandered a chance to finish in the top two after a 2-1 loss to North Queensland Fury at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday night. 13 Feb 2010
Four Out Of Five For Hot Glory

Four Out Of Five For Hot Glory

PERTH Glory has warmed up for their inaugural A-League finals campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over the out-of-contention Brisbane Roar at ME Bank Stadium on Saturday. 13 Feb 2010
Thwaite Up For Queensland Derby

Thwaite Up For Queensland Derby

GOLD Coast defender Michael Thwaite is expecting a fiery homecoming when the men in yellow square off against state rivals North Queensland Fury at Dairy Farmers Stadium tonight. 13 Feb 2010