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No Worries For Nine-Man Phoenix

No Worries For Nine-Man Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix had two men sent off but were still victorious as they claimed their first win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. 16 Oct 2011
Ange's Roar Have All The Answers

Ange's Roar Have All The Answers

BRISBANE coach Ange Postecoglou welcomes all the theories and plans devised to halt his side's imposing unbeaten run, but he has a message for those behind the schemes - the Roar have a counter for every scenario. 16 Oct 2011
Arnie Hails Mariners Fighting Qualities

Arnie Hails Mariners Fighting Qualities

Relieved Central Coast coach Graham Arnold was not happy with some of the execution but had nothing but praise for his player's fighting qualities after they scored a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw with Gold Coast United at Gosford on Saturday. 16 Oct 2011
EPL Wrap: Man City Go Top

EPL Wrap: Man City Go Top

Manchester City have stormed to top spot in the English Premier League after cross-town rivals Manchester United dropped points against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday (UK time). 16 Oct 2011
Berisha & Broich Bury Sky Blues

Berisha & Broich Bury Sky Blues

BRETT Emerton is still searching for that elusive first win upon his return to Australian football after an impressive Brisbane Roar downed Sydney FC 2-0 in front of 15,789 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium. 15 Oct 2011
Zwaanswijk Rescues Point For Mariners

Zwaanswijk Rescues Point For Mariners

CENTRAL Coast defender Patrick Zwaanswijk scored a late goal to earn the Mariners a 1-1 draw with Gold Coast United in front of 10,374 fans at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night. 15 Oct 2011
Beckham's Future Still Unclear

Beckham's Future Still Unclear

David Beckham will wait until near the end of the year before making a decision on his future despite speculation that he is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain. 15 Oct 2011
Super Sergio Sinks Kewell's Victory

Super Sergio Sinks Kewell's Victory

SERGIO van Dijk's second-half strike has condemned Harry Kewell's Melbourne Victory to their first defeat of the season with Adelaide United triumphing 1-0 in front of 14,573 fans at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday. 14 Oct 2011
Mariner Wilkinson Wrapped In Cotton Wool

Mariner Wilkinson Wrapped In Cotton Wool

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold is taking a no-risk approach with skipper Alex Wilkinson and ruled him out of Saturday night's match against Gold Coast United. 14 Oct 2011
Nothing But A Win For Van't Schip And Heart

Nothing But A Win For Van't Schip And Heart

NOTHING less than three points will satisfy coach John van 't Schip in Melbourne Heart's first home game for the season against Perth Glory at AAMI Stadium on Sunday. 14 Oct 2011
Reds Boss Promises Vintage Performance

Reds Boss Promises Vintage Performance

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen has promised a much-improved performance from the one his side gave last week in their 1-0 loss to Perth Glory when they take on rivals Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium tonight. 14 Oct 2011
Emerton To Force His Way Back Into Roos

Emerton To Force His Way Back Into Roos

BRETT Emerton has welcomed the Socceroos' Next Gen - but won't hesitate to shove them aside and return to the national team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers next month. 14 Oct 2011
Carlos Hernandez Returns To Victory First XI

Carlos Hernandez Returns To Victory First XI

SEVEN days after representing Costa Rica against Brazil, Carlos Hernandez is set to start for Melbourne Victory in Friday night's sell-out A-League clash with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium. 13 Oct 2011
Perth Glory's Dashing New Hero Andrezinho

Perth Glory's Dashing New Hero Andrezinho

PERTH Glory livewire Andrezinho says fans can expect plenty more dash from him down the left flank over the course of the season. 13 Oct 2011
Unseated Skipper Colosimo Set For Heart Return

Unseated Skipper Colosimo Set For Heart Return

VETERAN defender Simon Colosimo is in the selection mix for Melbourne Heart's first home fixture for the new A-League season against Perth Glory on Sunday. 13 Oct 2011
Euro2012 Wrap: Denmark Stun Portugal

Euro2012 Wrap: Denmark Stun Portugal

DENMARK stunned leaders Portugal 2-1 in Copenhagen to qualify top of Group H for Euro 2012 and relegate their opponents to a playoff berth. 12 Oct 2011
No Victory Doubts For Marco Rojas

No Victory Doubts For Marco Rojas

A-LEAGUE prodigy Marco Rojas knew from the moment he walked through the doors at Melbourne Victory that he'd made the right decision to switch from Wellington Phoenix. 11 Oct 2011
Socceroos Can Face Oman Without Stars

Socceroos Can Face Oman Without Stars

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill is anticipating a challenging encounter with Oman in Australia's World Cup qualifying match in Sydney tonight.. 10 Oct 2011
Osieck: Every Socceroo Game Is Difficult

Osieck: Every Socceroo Game Is Difficult

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck issued another warning about complacency ahead of the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Oman on Tuesday. 10 Oct 2011
Ange Postecoglou's Praise For Mat Ryan

Ange Postecoglou's Praise For Mat Ryan

CENTRAL Coast Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan has won high praise from double winning Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou - but his own gaffer hopes the teenager will keep his feet on the ground. 10 Oct 2011
Ian Ferguson's Joy At Perth 's Glory Day

Ian Ferguson's Joy At Perth 's Glory Day

PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson was thrilled with his side's perfect opening to their new campaign as they put a tumultuous previous season behind them in the best possible way. 10 Oct 2011