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Vitya’s Emotional Return

Vitya’s Emotional Return

EXCLUSIVE: Triumphant Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka admitted to a tear in his eye after his victorious side paraded in front of their fans in Sydney on Sunday. 22 Mar 2010
Sydney's Homecoming Celebrations Pic Special

Sydney's Homecoming Celebrations Pic Special

Sydney turned out to welcome home their triumphant A-League heroes after the Sky Blues' Grand Final win. Pics by Getty Images/Aidan Ormond. 21 Mar 2010
Archie Out Of Action Until 2011

Archie Out Of Action Until 2011

MELBOURNE Victory striker Archie Thompson has been ruled out for 2010, with an MRI scan confirming he has ruptured his left knee anterior cruciate and medial ligaments. 21 Mar 2010
Colosimo Eyes World Cup Slot

Colosimo Eyes World Cup Slot

SIMON Colomiso has won a Premiership and Championship in 2010, but the Joe Marston Medallist feels that the biggest moment of his career is yet to come with his eye on a World Cup squad spot. 21 Mar 2010
Ernie Cries Foul

Ernie Cries Foul

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has taken a veiled swipe at referee Strebre Delovski following his team's heart-breaking Grand Final defeat to Sydney FC on penalties. 21 Mar 2010
Lavicka Living His Dream

Lavicka Living His Dream

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has described his side's dramatic win over Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final as the realisation of a dream both personally and for the club. 21 Mar 2010
No Party For Korea-Bound Simon

No Party For Korea-Bound Simon

SOCCEROOS World Cup hopeful Simon Colosimo won't be celebrating Sydney FC's championship win for too long as he prepares to fly out to Korea to join K-League outfit FC Seoul tomorrow. 21 Mar 2010
Lavicka Humble After Victory

Lavicka Humble After Victory

CHAMPIONSHIP winning Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has thanked his players, staff and fans for a memorable and historic season in the harbour city. 20 Mar 2010
Lavicka's Sky Blues Claim Double

Lavicka's Sky Blues Claim Double

SYDNEY FC claimed an epic A-League Grand Final 4-2 on penalties over the Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. 20 Mar 2010
Lavicka Catches Finals Fever

Lavicka Catches Finals Fever

THE CONCEPT of the Grand Final may be foreign to Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka but the Czech coach is getting into the spirit of the day.
20 Mar 2010
Pondeljak Fails In GF Fitness Bid

Pondeljak Fails In GF Fitness Bid

VETERAN Melbourne midfielder Tom Pondeljak has failed to recover from a hamstring injury and has been left out of the Victory squad for the A-League Grand Final against Sydney on Saturday. 20 Mar 2010
Ernie: It's All Gone To Plan...

Ernie: It's All Gone To Plan...

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick says his team could not be better prepared for Saturday night's A-League Grand Final against Sydney FC.
20 Mar 2010
Muscat's Final Farewell On Hold

Muscat's Final Farewell On Hold

TODAY'S Grand Final is unlikely to be Kevin Muscat's farewell to the league, with Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick saying he has pencilled his skipper in for next season. 20 Mar 2010
Muscat: Today Will Be 'Unbelievable'

Muscat: Today Will Be 'Unbelievable'

MELBOURNE Victory skipper Kevin Muscat says even the Socceroos' overseas superstars will be envious of players taking part in today's Hyundai A-League Grand Final. 20 Mar 2010
'We Can Win Without Aloisi'

'We Can Win Without Aloisi'

ALEX Brosque believes Sydney FC can cope with the absence of talismanic striker John Aloisi when they take on Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand Final at Etihad Stadium. 19 Mar 2010
Lavicka Leaves It Late On Final XI

Lavicka Leaves It Late On Final XI

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka will make a last-minute decision on whether Sebastian Ryall or Shannon Cole fills the final available spot in the Sky Blues' defence for the Grand Final. 19 Mar 2010