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Time For Second Kiwi Side?

Time For Second Kiwi Side?

WELLINGTON Phoenix defender Tony Lochhead would love to see a second New Zealand franchise in the A-League as his club celebrates its 100th game in the competition this weekend. 4 Feb 2011
Reid's Red Card Red-Lighted

Reid's Red Card Red-Lighted

ADELAIDE United midfielder Paul Reid is free to line up against Wellington Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday night after Football Federation Australia rescinded his red card. 4 Feb 2011
Heart's Big Shoes To Fill

Heart's Big Shoes To Fill

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip admits the fledgling club faces a major challenge trying to fill the gap left by departing veterans Josip Skoko and John Aloisi next season. 4 Feb 2011
Skoko To Hang Up His Boots

Skoko To Hang Up His Boots

FORMER Socceroo and Melbourne Heart midfielder Josip Skoko has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the current Hyundai A-League season 3 Feb 2011
No Rush For Archie's Return

No Rush For Archie's Return

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick says every precaution will be taken with star striker Archie Thompson's comeback. 3 Feb 2011
Reds Boss Sees Red Over Reid Red

Reds Boss Sees Red Over Reid Red

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen says referee Chris Beath erred in showing Paul Reid a red card for his clash with Gold Coast United defender John Curtis in last night's scoreless draw. 3 Feb 2011
Brave Jets Hailed For Courage

Brave Jets Hailed For Courage

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina has praised the courage of Jeremy Brockie and Adam D'Apuzzo for playing while not fit as the Jets' mounting injury toll looks set to derail their season. 3 Feb 2011
Stalemate Between Reds And Gold

Stalemate Between Reds And Gold

NOT even a late red card for Adelaide United's Paul Reid could separate third and fourth on the A-League ladder in their 0-0 draw with Gold Coast United tonight. 2 Feb 2011
Victory Nail Finals Spot

Victory Nail Finals Spot

MELBOURNE Victory have sewn up a spot in the finals with a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets at Etihad Stadium to deliver a further blow to the Hunter side's playoff ambitions. 2 Feb 2011
Burns: I Can Lead Us To Glory

Burns: I Can Lead Us To Glory

PERTH Glory captain Jacob Burns has declared he's up for the challenge of leading the side through the current rebuilding process. 2 Feb 2011
Reds Target Gold Smash And Grab

Reds Target Gold Smash And Grab

ADELAIDE United's marauding Brazilian defender Cassio has labelled tonight's clash with Gold Coast United as another 'final' while his side look to steal second from Central Coast Mariners. 2 Feb 2011
Jason Culina's Season Over

Jason Culina's Season Over

GOLD Coast United's injury crisis has worsened with captain Jason Culina's season effectively over after the Socceroo underwent surgery on his troublesome knee in Sydney last week. 2 Feb 2011
McKay: My Time To Move?

McKay: My Time To Move?

RISING Socceroo Matt McKay can't guarantee he will remain at Brisbane Roar beyond this season as he looks to cash in on his breakthrough Asian Cup campaign. 1 Feb 2011
Smeltz Back But Doubts Remain

Smeltz Back But Doubts Remain

GOLD Coast United are set to get Shane Smeltz back but could be without both Bas van den Brink and Adama Traore for Wednesday night's clash with Adelaide United at Skilled Park. 1 Feb 2011
Merrick Snaps Back At Miron

Merrick Snaps Back At Miron

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has hit back at Gold Coast counterpart Miron Bleiberg following his blast on the club's playing style. 1 Feb 2011
Harnwell: I Wasn't Pushed

Harnwell: I Wasn't Pushed

PERTH Glory games record holder Jamie Harnwell has denied he was pushed out of the club, saying his decision to retire was purely his own. 1 Feb 2011
Victory Laugh Off Dirty Joke

Victory Laugh Off Dirty Joke

THE MELBOURNE Victory camp has laughed off Miron Bleiberg's withering description of the team as dirty, brutal and intimidatory. 31 Jan 2011
Victory Aiming To Kruse To Finals

Victory Aiming To Kruse To Finals

MELBOURNE Victory's surge towards the finals will receive a major boost with the return of Socceroos striker Robbie Kruse for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle at Etihad Stadium. 31 Jan 2011
Jets Still Eyeing The Finals

Jets Still Eyeing The Finals

NEWCASTLE Jets are sure the race for a finals spot will go down to the wire and refuse to throw in the towel on their A-League play-off chances yet despite their 1-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix. 31 Jan 2011
Key Phoenix Men Miss Finals Race

Key Phoenix Men Miss Finals Race

WELLINGTON Phoenix will be without key players Ben Sigmund and Manny Muscat for crucial away matches after both picked up their eighth yellow card of the season. 31 Jan 2011
Danny Doubles Up For Victory

Danny Doubles Up For Victory

MELBOURNE Victory have kept alive their hopes of clinching a home final after Danny Allsopp's double guided them to a 2-0 win over fourth-placed Gold Coast United in warm conditions at AAMI Park on Sunday. 30 Jan 2011