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Smith hails Roar teamwork

Smith hails Roar teamwork

BRISBANE Roar captain Matt Smith says teamwork and effort were the keys to success against Adelaide United on Boxing Day, rather than any sweeping changes applied by their new coach. 29 Dec 2012
Ifill eyes early return

Ifill eyes early return

WELLINGTON Phoenix forward Paul Ifill is expected to return from an ankle injury by the end of January. 29 Dec 2012
Ward nicks a share of Wanderer's points

Ward nicks a share of Wanderer's points

NICK Ward came off the bench to steal a share of the points from Western Sydney Wanderers who appeared to have the win in the bag at Patersons Stadium tonight. 27 Dec 2012
Phoenix back from the dead to beat Heart

Phoenix back from the dead to beat Heart

WELLINGTON Phoenix came back from 2-0 down to beat Melbourne Heart 3-2 in a spectacular turnaround for the home side. 27 Dec 2012
Farina: We're not scarred

Farina: We're not scarred

IT WAS one of the darkest nights in the club's history but Sydney FC coach Frank Farina is confident there are no mental demons for his side ahead of Thursday night's rematch with the Central Coast. 27 Dec 2012
Brisbane give Mulvey his first win

Brisbane give Mulvey his first win

ADELAIDE United slipped to their second defeat in a row as Brisbane Roar gave Mike Mulvey his first win in charge with a 1-0 victory at Hindmarsh this evening. 26 Dec 2012
Del Piero puts contract concerns to one side

Del Piero puts contract concerns to one side

ALESSANDRO Del Piero says he is in no rush to finalise his Sydney FC future as he pours all his energy into helping resurrect the Sky Blues' dismal A-League season. 26 Dec 2012
Milligan banned for Heart blow

Milligan banned for Heart blow

MELBOURNE Victory have suffered a double blow ahead of their clash against Newcastle Jets on Friday with star players Mark Milligan and Adrian Leijer set to serve suspensions. 24 Dec 2012
Glory set for finals countdown

Glory set for finals countdown

PERTH Glory's Bas van den Brink and Steven McGarry believe Friday's 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar can provide the launching pad for the kind of dramatic upsurge in form that carried the West Australian club all the way to last season's grand final. 24 Dec 2012
Kossie puts thrashing behind him

Kossie puts thrashing behind him

ADELAIDE United coach John Kosmina has refused to dwell on his side's 6-1 defeat to the Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday. 24 Dec 2012
Mulvey hopes for confidence trick

Mulvey hopes for confidence trick

BRISBANE Roar coach Mike Mulvey said he has tried to instil a positive attitude at the club since arriving last week, as he believes improving the confidence of the team will go a long way to achieving better results. 24 Dec 2012
Reds fan banned for two years

Reds fan banned for two years

THE man that racially abused Paul Ifill during Adelaide United's 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix has been banned by Football Federation Australia for two years. 23 Dec 2012
Herbert praises young brigade

Herbert praises young brigade

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert praised his youthful attack after his team rescued a 1-1 draw against A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners. 23 Dec 2012
Arnold wants more from McBreen

Arnold wants more from McBreen

CENTRAL Coast coach Graham Arnold says the A-League's leading scorer Daniel McBreen has done enough to earn a new contract with the table toppers but still wants more from his marksman as the Mariners push for the Premier's Plate. 22 Dec 2012
Victory edge thrilling Melbourne derby

Victory edge thrilling Melbourne derby

ARCHIE Thompson has scored a last-gasp winner to decide the Melbourne derby as Victory triumphed 2-1 over Heart at AAMI Park on Saturday night. 22 Dec 2012
De Reus named new Matildas coach

De Reus named new Matildas coach

FORMER Netherlands international Hesterine de Reus has been named the new coach of the Australia women's team. 22 Dec 2012
Phoenix rise to deny leaders

Phoenix rise to deny leaders

DANI Sanchez has netted a late goal to deny leaders Central Coast Mariners the chance to move four points clear after a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. 22 Dec 2012
Ferguson praises 'desperate' Perth

Ferguson praises 'desperate' Perth

PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson says he is proud of the way his team coped with Brisbane Roar's second-half onslaught, despite tiring legs in humid conditions at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. 22 Dec 2012
Mulvey: Roar short on confidence

Mulvey: Roar short on confidence

NEW Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey says his aim over the coming weeks will be to help his players regain their confidence after another loss on Friday further damaged the team's hopes of salvaging their season. 22 Dec 2012
McGarry strike silences the Roar

McGarry strike silences the Roar

NEW Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey hasn't had the desired effect as the Queenslanders slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to 2011-12 Grand Final opponents Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium on Friday. 21 Dec 2012
'Spy' row rocks Melbourne derby

'Spy' row rocks Melbourne derby

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi was unhappy after an unidentified intruder was spotted filming the club's behind-closed-doors training session at AAMI Park on Friday. 21 Dec 2012