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Roar Out To Score Goals

Roar Out To Score Goals

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou has promised his side will not be curbing their attacking instincts when they clash with Central Coast in the away leg of their major semi-final on Saturday. 18 Feb 2011

Ernie Insists Allsopp Is Okay

Ernie Insists Allsopp Is Okay

MELBOURNE Victory are confident Danny Allsopp will be available for Sunday's cut-throat final at Gold Coast, despite the in-form striker leaving the training track early on Friday. 18 Feb 2011

Mariners Sweat On Simon Fitness

Mariners Sweat On Simon Fitness

INJURED Central Coast striker Matt Simon will not be risked in Saturday night's major semi-final showdown against Brisbane at Gosford unless he is 100 percent. 18 Feb 2011

Reds Dismiss Phoenix Fears

Reds Dismiss Phoenix Fears

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen believes Wellington Phoenix's reported plans to seek referee protection for star teenager Marco Rojas is unnecessary. 18 Feb 2011

Night Of Drama In Europa League

Night Of Drama In Europa League

LIVERPOOL and Rangers were held to a draw while Spartak Moscow came from behind to beat Basel and Twente returned from Russia with a win in the Europa League's Round of 32. 18 Feb 2011

'Teen Rojas Can Cope With Reds'

'Teen Rojas Can Cope With Reds'

WELLINGTON Phoenix captain Andrew Durante is confident rising star Marco Rojas can cope with whatever Adelaide United throw at him in tomorrow's A-League elimination semi-final. 17 Feb 2011

Teary Muscat To Quit After ACL

Teary Muscat To Quit After ACL

RETIRING Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat has cited his growing frustration at his inability to keep pace with the game as the motivation behind his intention to call it quits in June. 16 Feb 2011

Mitchell's Blast At Despotovski

Mitchell's Blast At Despotovski

PERTH football director Dave Mitchell has rejected claims by former Glory striker Bobby Despotovski that he's not the man to help the club rebuild after a dismal 2010-11 season. 15 Feb 2011

Bleiberg Stands By Brutal Slam

Bleiberg Stands By Brutal Slam

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg has refused to back down from his controversial comments about Melbourne Victory and set the scene for a fiery elimination final on Sunday. 15 Feb 2011

Fearless Mariners Set To Roar

Fearless Mariners Set To Roar

FEARLESS Central Coast Mariners insist the heat is on Brisbane Roar ahead of Saturday night's major semi despite failing to beat them in three games and conceding 10 goals in the progress. 15 Feb 2011

Mariners Ready To Take On Roar

Mariners Ready To Take On Roar

CONFIDENT Graham Arnold said Central Coast Mariners were ready to take on all-conquering Brisbane Roar in the first leg of the major semi-final at Gosford on Saturday night. 14 Feb 2011

Ricki Anger Over Finals Dates

Ricki Anger Over Finals Dates

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is perplexed by the decision to schedule their Hyundai A-League elimination semi-final against Adelaide United on Friday night. 14 Feb 2011

Mariners Win Derby Late

Mariners Win Derby Late

ARGENTINE playmaker Patricio Perez struck in the 90th minute to claim derby honours for the Central Coast Mariners with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday. 13 Feb 2011

Heartfelt Farewell For Duo

Heartfelt Farewell For Duo

HE'S scored goals in Italy, Spain and England's top leagues - not to mention the World Cup - but you get the feeling John Aloisi's final professional goal will live long in his memory. 13 Feb 2011

Phoenix Secure Finals Spot

Phoenix Secure Finals Spot

WELLINGTON Phoenix have booked themselves a return to Hindmarsh Stadium and a date with Adelaide United in next Friday's Hyundai A-League finals series after defeating North Queensland Fury 3-1. 13 Feb 2011

Ange Unhappy With Thwaite

Ange Unhappy With Thwaite

ROAR coach Ange Postecoglou has hit out at claims his decision to substitute his goalkeeper in the final 10 minutes of their derby clash with Gold Coast United was a show of disrespect. 13 Feb 2011

Nix Not Taking Fury Lightly

Nix Not Taking Fury Lightly

WELLINGTON coach Ricki Herbert will settle for an ugly win against North Queensland on Sunday, but he also wants to build some momentum heading into the A-League finals. 13 Feb 2011

Premiers Finish On A High

Premiers Finish On A High

BRISBANE Roar will head into the finals in devastating form after recording their first ever win against derby rivals Gold Coast United with a 4-0 demolition at Suncorp Stadium. 12 Feb 2011

Late Blow Dampens Farewell

Late Blow Dampens Farewell

NICK Carle spoiled the party of former Socceroos stars John Aloisi and Josip Skoko with his late goal earning Sydney FC a 2-2 draw against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park. 12 Feb 2011

Miron Out To Spoil Roar Party

Miron Out To Spoil Roar Party

GOLD Coast boss Miron Bleiberg has talked up Saturday's M1 Derby against Brisbane as a celebratory night for football in the region but warned his side will be hoping to spoil the occasion. 12 Feb 2011

Roar Aiming For New Highs

Roar Aiming For New Highs

RUNAWAY premiers Brisbane Roar have issued a warning to their A-League rivals, with coach Ange Postecoglou and midfielder Erik Paartalu both adamant the club is primed to hit new highs. 12 Feb 2011

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