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FFA CEO James Johnson speaks to the media in Sydney, Monday, March 16, 2020. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Robbie Slater: New chief misses from the spot

It was supposed be Australian football’s moment to give the fans something concrete as to when the game would emerge from its enforced hiatus, but new chief executive James Johnson didn’t deliver with the spot kick.

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SOCCER - Adelaide  United CEO Nathan Kosmina at Coopers Stadium after announcing major employment cuts within the club due to Coronavirus pandemic. Picture SARAH REED

Reds not fazed by player contract limbo

A commitment to re-signing key personnel has Adelaide United confident it can cope with a potential competition-wide player exodus should the A-League resume from its coronavirus hiatus in June.

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SOCCER - A-LEAGUE - Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium. Michael Marrone and Nicholas Fitzgerald Picture SARAH REED

Changing times for Reds title-winner

Michael Marrone was on the cusp of helping Adelaide United to its maiden A-League title in a bittersweet grand final this time four years ago. Now he’s running around his Hills property alone, wondering when he’ll next kick a ball.

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23.3.2020.Adelaide United in training, could be the final session of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Marrone. PIC TAIT SCHMAAL.

Reds players fear for future

Adelaide United defender Michael Marrone says Reds players are among the three quarters of Australian soccer professionals concerned for their future careers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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