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Hard Job To Stay Second - Rini

Hard Job To Stay Second - Rini

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen has asked his players to emulate Perth Glory after a loss to the struggling Western Australians saw the Reds' grip on second position get ever weaker. 23 Dec 2010
Fergie Never Says Never

Fergie Never Says Never

PERTH Glory interim coach Ian Ferguson says his Christmas will be just that little bit more enjoyable after seeing his side keep their slim hopes of finals football alive with a 4-2 win over Adelaide United. 23 Dec 2010
No Instant Return For Durante

No Instant Return For Durante

WELLINGTON skipper Andrew Durante is available after suspension for next week's clash with North Queensland but Phoenix boss Ricki Herbert hinted he may resist changing a winning team. 23 Dec 2010
Aloisi Feels Carle's Pain

Aloisi Feels Carle's Pain

EX-SOCCEROO John Aloisi has urged Sydney FC fans to be patient with Nicky Carle, backing the Sky Blues' marquee man to rediscover his best form and become a dominant player in the A-League again. 23 Dec 2010
Perth Win Six-Goal Thriller

Perth Win Six-Goal Thriller

ROBBIE Fowler's second-half brace has clinched a six-goal thriller for struggling Perth Glory to defeat title contenders Adelaide United 4-2 at nib Stadium on Wednesday evening. 22 Dec 2010
Ange Wants Derby Crowd Pleaser

Ange Wants Derby Crowd Pleaser

BRISBANE coach Ange Postecoglou wants to ensure an expected bumper crowd for the Boxing Day derby against Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium is rewarded with the three points. 22 Dec 2010
Ricki Content With Injury Returns

Ricki Content With Injury Returns

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert says with several key players returning to the side after injury he may not need to dip into the transfer market during January. 22 Dec 2010
Mariners Silence Fury

Mariners Silence Fury

ADAM Kwasnik's first-half header proved the difference as Central Coast Mariners defeated struggling North Queensland Fury 1-0 at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday night. 22 Dec 2010
Victory Confirm Archie Injury

Victory Confirm Archie Injury

MELBOURNE Victory have confirmed that star striker Archie Thompson will be sidelined for a month but in better news defender Matthew Kemp could be back in a fortnight. 22 Dec 2010
Reds Fighting For Places Healthy

Reds Fighting For Places Healthy

ADELAIDE'S Adam Hughes says United have been put on notice with coach Rini Coolen revealing two signings in a week and potentially a third to arrive during the January transfer window. 22 Dec 2010
Glory Braced For 'Cup Final'

Glory Braced For 'Cup Final'

PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson has likened the club's Christmas clash with Adelaide United to a 'Cup Final' as the club desperately tries to keep their finals dream alive. 21 Dec 2010
Archie Vows To Return 'Stronger'

Archie Vows To Return 'Stronger'

MELBOURNE Victory striker Archie Thompson is aiming for a speedy to return to fitness, despite being ruled out of the 2011 Asian Cup with a suspected hamstring tear. 21 Dec 2010
Rini Joins Push On Fixturing

Rini Joins Push On Fixturing

ADELAIDE United's Dutch coach Rini Coolen has weighed in on the Hyundai A-League scheduling debate with the Reds about to embark on a run of four games in 12 days. 21 Dec 2010
Fury Full Of Options

Fury Full Of Options

NORTH Queensland Fury will leave it to the last minute to decide on the squad that will travel to take on Central Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday night. 21 Dec 2010
Reds Sign Up Slory

Reds Sign Up Slory

ADELAIDE United have announced their second major signing in a week revealing former Dutch international Andwele Slory will join the club in the coming days. 21 Dec 2010
Ifill Aiming For Finals Return

Ifill Aiming For Finals Return

WELLINGTON Phoenix striker Paul Ifill could be back in action for the latter stages of the regular A-League season after scans on Monday ruled out any major damage to his left leg. 20 Dec 2010
Fury Free Entry

Fury Free Entry

NORTH Queensland Fury are following in the footsteps of Gold Coast United by offering fans free admission to their home match against Wellington Phoenix next Monday. 20 Dec 2010
Gold Coast Washed Out

Gold Coast Washed Out

GOLD Coast United's big day was ruined by the weather as the clash with Central Coast Mariners was abandoned in the 20th minute as the Skilled Park surface became unplayable. 19 Dec 2010
Victory Sweating On Archie

Victory Sweating On Archie

MELBOURNE Victory have everything crossed that injuries to Archie Thompson and Matthew Kemp are not long-term worries but the club are confident they have the bodies to fill the breach if necessary. 19 Dec 2010
Fergie Won't Rule Out Finals

Fergie Won't Rule Out Finals

ROCK bottom Perth Glory's coach Ian Ferguson is refusing to give up on the A-League finals series just yet despite the West Australian club's woeful run of form which has seen them notch just one win in 16 games. 19 Dec 2010
No Shattering News For Ifill

No Shattering News For Ifill

THE injury to Paul Ifill may not be as bad as first feared with X-rays clearing the Wellington Phoenix striker of a broken leg - but it's still unclear just what damage he has suffered. 19 Dec 2010