Buddy racing clock for Swans’ season opener
Lance Franklin is back on track and Sydney coach John Longmire is hopeful ‘a slow jog’ will be followed by the great strides needed to see the star forward make the Swans’ season-opener.
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A-Team inspires Sydney FC hot-shot
Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre has perfected his goal celebration to the letter and there’s four special people in his life to thank for the inspiration – the “A-team”.
Olyroos keen to impress Arnold, eye Tokyo
The Socceroos are locked and loaded for the 2019 Asian Cup but Australia’s next generation of Socceroos already have January 8, 2020 circled on their calendars … and so does Graham Arnold.
Corica’s glorious coaching baptism
Steve Corica’s Sydney FC coaching report card reads “nothing short of phenomenal” at this early stage as he prepares to tackle a familiar face blessed with the same relentless approach to winning.
Huge FA Cup test await Aussies
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Ryan Williams after missing the final cut for the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad, the Rotherham United midfielder will enjoy a quality consolation prize.
Elrich won’t accept ‘graphic’ abuse
Western Sydney Wanderers defender Tarek Elrich is fuming at a minority of vile abuse being hurled from the stands while echoing his chairman’s call for unity.
Le Fondre kicking goals with Aussie attitude
Adam Le Fondre’s goal returns for Sydney FC guarantee his status as a star import, but it is his embrace of the Aussie work ethic that has impressed his Sky Blues teammates.
Last-gasp Ikonomidis looming as ‘decisive factor’
Perth Glory star Chris Ikonomidis shapes as the X-factor who can inspire the Socceroos to a successful defence of their Asian Cup crown with his happy knack for late-game heroics.
Sydney FC eye ‘unknown’ Roar after Aloisi departure
Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque admits the Sky Blues must deal with the ‘unknown’ today as they face a Brisbane Roar side still reeling from the shock departure of John Aloisi.
Cisse warns Mariners to keep their heads
KALIFA Cisse knows the importance of a local derby but the veteran midfielder is calling on his Central Coast teammates to keep believing in the face of intense pressure.
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