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Merrick: Job Talk Won't Distract Me

Merrick: Job Talk Won't Distract Me

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick insists the continuing speculation over his future at the club will not be distraction to himself or the players, while skipper Kevin Muscat has ruled out an immediate ascent to the top job when his playing days come to an end. 1 Sep 2009
Kemp Comeback For Victory

Kemp Comeback For Victory

MATTHEW Kemp will return for Melbourne Victory against Newcastle Jets at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, refreshed and ready-to-roll after a two-week layoff due to the birth of his first child. 1 Sep 2009
Merrick Sick Of Early Lapses

Merrick Sick Of Early Lapses

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick admits his team's habit of conceding cheap early goals is cause for concern after two defeats in their opening four games. 29 Aug 2009
Preview: Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory

Preview: Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory

Date: Friday August 28 Kick-off: 8:00pm AWST, 10:00pm AEST Venue: ME Bank Stadium 28 Aug 2009
Jelic Double Gives Perth Victory

Jelic Double Gives Perth Victory

BRANKO Jelic struck twice for Perth Glory as Dave Mitchell's men secured back-to-back A-League triumphs after a 2-1 win over champions Melbourne Victory. 28 Aug 2009
Amaral Good To Go For Glory

Amaral Good To Go For Glory

FORMER Brazil star Amaral is good to go for Perth Glory in their blockbuster home clash against Melbourne Victory as a guest player after his paperwork was rubber-stamped today. 27 Aug 2009
Amaral Set To Face Victory?

Amaral Set To Face Victory?

BRAZILIAN midfielder Amaral could be a shock inclusion for Perth Glory's clash with Melbourne Victory if his paperwork is done in time. 27 Aug 2009
Berger Blow Hits Victory Backline

Berger Blow Hits Victory Backline

AN INJURY to left back Evan Berger has forced yet another shuffle-up in Melbourne Victory's defence ahead of Friday's clash against Perth Glory at ME Bank Stadium. 26 Aug 2009
Archie Took His Eye Off The Ball

Archie Took His Eye Off The Ball

MELBOURNE VICTORY striker Archie Thompson has admitted his desperation to be part of Australia's World Cup campaign in South Africa next year has affected his early-season form. 26 Aug 2009
Dadi's Still A Danger Man

Dadi's Still A Danger Man

PERTH Glory defender Andy Todd is confident striker Eugene Dadi can work his way back into the side over the club's next few matches. 25 Aug 2009
Carlos Gets The Tico Call-Up

Carlos Gets The Tico Call-Up

MELBOURNE Victory star Carlos Hernandez has been selected in a 26-man squad for Costa Rica's key World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and El Salvador next month. 25 Aug 2009
Todd Relishing Champions Test

Todd Relishing Champions Test

PERTH Glory defender Andy Todd is warning that one win doesn't make a season ahead of the visit of champions Melbourne Victory. 25 Aug 2009
FFA Defers 12th Club Decision

FFA Defers 12th Club Decision

EXCLUSIVE: Football Federation Australia has delayed making a final decision about a potential 12th A-League club following the national governing body’s board meeting last night. 25 Aug 2009
Melbourne No Longer Favourite

Melbourne No Longer Favourite

EXCLUSIVE: Gold Coast United's dazzling start to the season has seen them leapfrog Melbourne Victory as the bookies' favourites for the A-League crown. 24 Aug 2009
Leijer Lured By Roo League

Leijer Lured By Roo League

ERNIE Merrick believes the recent influx of current Socceroos back to the A-League is one of the key reasons behind Adrian Leijer's decision to return to the club from English Premier League outfit Fulham. 21 Aug 2009
Viduka: 'It's All Over...'

Viduka: 'It's All Over...'

MARK Viduka's football career in Europe appears all but over, with the former Socceroos captain said to be happy sailing his yacht off Croatia and unlikely to make a return to football any time soon. 21 Aug 2009