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Sky Blues Return To Form

Sky Blues Return To Form

SYDNEY FC have beaten the Gold Coast for the first time and finally posted back-to-back victories this season after seeing off Miron Bleiberg's side 2-0 at the SFS on Saturday night. 8 Jan 2011
Macca Chasing Elusive Strike

Macca Chasing Elusive Strike

AUSTRALIAN striker Scott McDonald will be the man in the spotlight when the Socceroos open their 2011 AFC Asian Cup campaign against India in Doha on Monday. 8 Jan 2011
Rini Excited To Resume Rivalry

Rini Excited To Resume Rivalry

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen has turned up the heat ahead of the Reds' grudge match against fierce rival Melbourne Victory on Sunday saying the best team will win on the day. 8 Jan 2011
Ernie Ponders Allsopp Start

Ernie Ponders Allsopp Start

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick is expected to gamble on comeback kid Danny Allsopp for a starting berth in Sunday's A-League blockbuster against Adelaide United at AAMI Park. 8 Jan 2011
Ange Concedes Roar Were Poor

Ange Concedes Roar Were Poor

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou conceded that his side was 'very ordinary' and never got out of first gear as they were held 1-1 by battlers Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium on Friday. 8 Jan 2011
Leaders Held By Lowly Glory

Leaders Held By Lowly Glory

BRISBANE Roar has been held to a surprise 1-1 draw by strugglers Perth Glory but it might have been worse if not for Mitch Nichols' 63rd-minute leveller at Suncorp Stadium on Friday evening. 7 Jan 2011
McBreen Ready To Take Chance

McBreen Ready To Take Chance

CENTRAL Coast's veteran striker Daniel McBreen looks set for a recall to the Mariners' starting line-up for Sunday's home clash with Wellington after several weeks as a frustrated replacement. 7 Jan 2011
Phoenix On The 'Front Foot'

Phoenix On The 'Front Foot'

WELLINGTON Phoenix midfielder Vince Lia says his side's performance in the 2-0 win against Melbourne Victory has set the standard for the remaining games of the season. 7 Jan 2011
'Quality Will Beat Home Advantage'

'Quality Will Beat Home Advantage'

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg is hoping his side's quality prevails when they travel to Sydney Football Stadium to take on Sydney FC on Saturday night. 7 Jan 2011
It's Now About Next Season...

It's Now About Next Season...

WITH North Queensland Fury's finals hopes all but gone they now shift their attention to using their remaining games to prepare for next season if they have one. 7 Jan 2011
Mariners Sign Up Glory Boy Baird

Mariners Sign Up Glory Boy Baird

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have boosted their striker stocks with the signing of Michael Baird from Perth Glory as they unveiled their latest addition at training today. 6 Jan 2011
Ernie: We'll See You In Finals...

Ernie: We'll See You In Finals...

ERNIE Merrick is picking Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix to make the play-offs following his side's 2-0 loss in Wellington last night. 6 Jan 2011
Lavicka: Back Me Or Sack Me

Lavicka: Back Me Or Sack Me

SYDNEY FC boss Vitezslav Lavicka has ruled out quitting the club, forcing officials to either sack him or back him as the coaching saga drags on. 6 Jan 2011
Rojas: A Star Is Born

Rojas: A Star Is Born

WELLINGTON Phoenix youngster Marco Rojas almost single-handedly put Melbourne Victory to the sword in a crushing 2-0 defeat at Westpac Stadium tonight. 5 Jan 2011
Adelaide Tie Down Barbiero

Adelaide Tie Down Barbiero

ADELAIDE United have re-signed Fabian Barbiero with the home grown midfielder penning a new two-year deal with the Reds. 4 Jan 2011
Ernie: Pressure On Ricardinho

Ernie: Pressure On Ricardinho

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick is banking on Ricardinho to help ease the absence left by top marksman Robbie Kruse. 4 Jan 2011
Branko Blames Lack Of Focus

Branko Blames Lack Of Focus

JETS coach Branko Culina has blamed a lack of focus for Newcastle's recent run of poor results culminating in a frustrating 2-1 loss to arch rivals Sydney FC in the F3 derby on Monday. 4 Jan 2011
Phoenix Target Late Season Surge

Phoenix Target Late Season Surge

THE STAKES are getting higher for Wellington Phoenix as the business end of the A-League season gets into full swing. 4 Jan 2011
Pitch Battle Over Turf

Pitch Battle Over Turf

SKILLED Park's patchy surface has again come under fire following Monday night's scoreless stalemate between Gold Coast United and Perth Glory. 4 Jan 2011
Too Soon To Czech Out

Too Soon To Czech Out

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka said his side has taken 'small steps' after they picked up their first win in a month with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Jets in Newcastle yesterday. 4 Jan 2011
Shared Glory, No Gold

Shared Glory, No Gold

PERTH Glory held Gold Coast United to a goalless draw, with a little bit of help from the referee who disallowed a late goal claim for the home side at Skilled Park tonight. 3 Jan 2011