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Sterj Watches 'Terrible' Tianjin

Sterj Watches 'Terrible' Tianjin

LAWRIE McKinna accused rivals Tianjin Teda of causing a 'farce'and blasted the Chinese tactics in a bitter aftermath to the dead rubber. 20 May 2009
Jets 'Playing For The Win...'

Jets 'Playing For The Win...'

DESPITE only needing a draw, Newcastle Jets will be playing for a win against Ulsan Hyundai in Korea tonight, vowed coach Gary van Egmond. 20 May 2009
Messi-Ronaldo Clash Captivates Ferguson

Messi-Ronaldo Clash Captivates Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has picked out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - rivals in next week's Champions League final - as the two most gifted players in the game. 20 May 2009
Milligan Strikes For Shanghai

Milligan Strikes For Shanghai

Former Newcastle Jets player Mark Milligan scored the opening goal for Shanghai Shenhua, but his side could only manage a 1-1 draw against Kashima Antlers. 20 May 2009
Lawrie's Glad It's All Over Now

Lawrie's Glad It's All Over Now

CENTRAL Coast coach Lawrie McKinna admitted to feeling relief after his team's frustrating and fruitless Asian Champions League campaign ended in another defeat.
20 May 2009
Kawasaki Frontale Bo Match For Steelers

Kawasaki Frontale Bo Match For Steelers

Pohang Steelers sealed a 2-0 win over Japan'sKawasaki Frontale to finish top of Group H and earn home advantage in the second phase of the Asian Champions League. 20 May 2009
Another Damp Loss For Mariners

Another Damp Loss For Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners exited the Asian Champions League unable to notch up a single win in the entire group stage campaign, losing 1-0 to Tianjin Teda. 19 May 2009
Tianjin Teda: This Is Serious

Tianjin Teda: This Is Serious

TIANJIN Teda coach Zuo Shusheng said his team was 'very serious' about getting a result against Central Coast Mariners at Gosford tonight.
19 May 2009
Mariners Play For Pride

Mariners Play For Pride

PRIDE is on the line when Central Coast Mariners battle for their first win this year and finish their first Asian Champions League campaign on a high. 18 May 2009
Jets Boycott Averted

Jets Boycott Averted

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets will board their flight to South Korea on Saturday after peace talks between the players and management today resolved a damaging pay dispute, albeit temporarily. 14 May 2009
Con: Strike And Be Dropped

Con: Strike And Be Dropped

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets Chairman Con Constantine has hit out at the PFA for inciting the threatened boycott by Jets players of their crucial ACL game against Ulsan Hyundai. 12 May 2009
United Rule Out Further Fletcher Appeal

United Rule Out Further Fletcher Appeal

Manchester United tonight ruled out any further attempt to overturn Darren Fletcher's Champions League final ban. 12 May 2009
Injured Iniesta Eyes European Final

Injured Iniesta Eyes European Final

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident he will be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United after tests today showed no long-term damage to his right thigh. 11 May 2009
Jets Stars To Boycott ACL Decider?

Jets Stars To Boycott ACL Decider?

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets players have threatened to boycott next week's crucial ACL match against Ulsan Hyundai unless the club coughs up outstanding monies to the playing group. 11 May 2009
D-Day Dawning for Blues

D-Day Dawning for Blues

Chelsea will learn tonight the extent of the disciplinary charges they will face as a result of the fall-out of their Champions League clash with Barcelona. 8 May 2009
Drogba Says Sorry

Drogba Says Sorry

Didier Drogba has apologised for his behaviour in the wake of Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona. 8 May 2009