Sportal Australia

Ex-Jet Hearfield Close To Mariners Chance

Ex-Jet Hearfield Close To Mariners Chance

AS ONE of the new faces in Graham Arnold's Central Coast squad this season Troy Hearfield knew he had a fight on his hands for a starting berth at the Mariners. 22 Oct 2011
Slory Calls For '12th Man' Support

Slory Calls For '12th Man' Support

ADELAIDE United winger Andy Slory wants fans to replicate the support they showed in last week's win over Melbourne Victory for every game this season. 22 Oct 2011
Mehm: Victory Formula Will Take Time

Mehm: Victory Formula Will Take Time

HE HAS the A-League's most formidable attacking force at his disposal, but Melbourne Victory coach Mehmet Durakovic concedes he's yet to work out the most effective way to harness it. 22 Oct 2011
Brisbane Far Too Good In M1 Derby

Brisbane Far Too Good In M1 Derby

A-LEAGUE champions Brisbane Roar weren't at their best but still cruised to a 3-0 victory over Queensland rivals Gold Coast United at Suncorp Stadium on Friday evening. 21 Oct 2011
Reds Boss Cool On Emerton

Reds Boss Cool On Emerton

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen said his plans for Sydney FC star recruit Brett Emerton will be the same as for any other player as the Reds prepare for the Sky Blues at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday. 21 Oct 2011
Glory Boss Ferguson Still Feeling The Heat

Glory Boss Ferguson Still Feeling The Heat

A CAUTIOUS Ian Ferguson has urged his Perth Glory side to maintain the quality form that's taken them into second spot on the A-League table. 21 Oct 2011
Colosimo & Bolton Set To Play: JVS

Colosimo & Bolton Set To Play: JVS

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip is confident former skipper Simon Colosimo will return to the line-up for Saturday night's blockbuster derby against Victory at Etihad Stadium, along with goalkeeper Clint Bolton. 21 Oct 2011
Mariners Pairs Tails Up After Roos Call

Mariners Pairs Tails Up After Roos Call

DEFENSIVE midfielder Rostyn Griffiths and left back Joshua Rose will not be short of confidence when they line up for Central Coast against Newcastle Jets in round three of the A-League on Sunday. 21 Oct 2011
Liam Reddy Ruled Out For Sydney FC

Liam Reddy Ruled Out For Sydney FC

SYDNEY FC will be without Liam Reddy for Saturday's visit to Adelaide after the experienced goalkeeper pulled up sore following the loss to Brisbane. 21 Oct 2011
Lavicka's Sticking With Leftfield Emerton

Lavicka's Sticking With Leftfield Emerton

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka will not yield to pressure and shift marquee player Brett Emerton from left midfield despite the Sky Blues' winless start to the season. 20 Oct 2011
Melbourne Victory Looking For Derby Goals

Melbourne Victory Looking For Derby Goals

MELBOURNE Victory defender Matthew Foschini believes Saturday's derby will be the perfect stage to secure the club's breakthrough win for the new A-League season. 20 Oct 2011
Mile Sterjovski Will Return, Says Jacob Burns

Mile Sterjovski Will Return, Says Jacob Burns

PERTH captain Jacob Burns has backed former Socceroo Mile Sterjovski to work his way back into the Glory side after not being selected for the first two rounds this season. 20 Oct 2011
Socceroos Slip A Spot But Stay In Top 20

Socceroos Slip A Spot But Stay In Top 20

THE SOCCEROO remain in FIFA's top 20 of the latest FIFA World Rankings but slipped a spot from 19th despite their impressive recent form. 20 Oct 2011
Holger Osieck's A-League X-Factor Camp

Holger Osieck's A-League X-Factor Camp

A SQUAD of 31 A-League players have been called into a training camp to press for national selection during the upcoming World Cup qualification campaign as well as for the London Olympics. 19 Oct 2011
Shane Smeltz: Perth Glory Not Carried Away

Shane Smeltz: Perth Glory Not Carried Away

PERTH Glory striker Shane Smeltz says the team cannot afford to get carried away with their perfect start to the season. 18 Oct 2011
Phoenix Win Nick Ward Red Card Row

Phoenix Win Nick Ward Red Card Row

NICK Ward is free to play for Wellington Phoenix against Perth Glory on Sunday, having successfully challenged the red card he received against Newcastle Jets on Sunday. 17 Oct 2011
Van't Schip Blames Heart's Fear Of Failure

Van't Schip Blames Heart's Fear Of Failure

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip blames a fear of failure stemming from last week's dramas in Newcastle for Sunday's 2-1 loss to Perth Glory at AAMI Park. 17 Oct 2011
Wellington Phoenix Need To Sign New Blood

Wellington Phoenix Need To Sign New Blood

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is lining up transfer targets to offset an early season player shortage. 17 Oct 2011
Craig Deans: Tell Me My Newcastle Jets Fate

Craig Deans: Tell Me My Newcastle Jets Fate

INTERIM Newcastle Jets coach Craig Deans is eager to for the club to sort out its managerial future as soon as possible and a decision is now expected as soon as tomorrow. 17 Oct 2011
Sky Blues Ponder Striker Swoop

Sky Blues Ponder Striker Swoop

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka hinted he may dip into the transfer marker to secure a striker after his team's barren goal scoring run continued against Brisbane on Saturday night. 16 Oct 2011
Glory End Away Day Hoodoo With Heart Win

Glory End Away Day Hoodoo With Heart Win

NEW Perth Glory recruit Shane Smeltz has fired Perth Glory into a share of top spot with a double in the 2-1 victory against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park on Sunday. 16 Oct 2011