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27/1/16 Adelaide United player George Mells with Alexandra 4 (leaning on his shoulder) and LtoR at back Daniel 11, Dominic 15 (blue top) and William 8 at Adelaide United training centre, Ridley Reserve in Elizabeth. Picture by Matt Turner.

Soccer kids get a free pass

At the age of 12, George Mells who is now 18, got his first taste of watching superstar Didier Drogba in the flesh before Chelsea offered the prodigy a contract.

Adelaide Reds
27/1/16 United players Dylan McGowan, Michael Marrone and Bruce Kamau at Adelaide United training centre, Ridley Reserve in Elizabeth. Picture by Matt Turner.

Reds reap rewards of hanging tough

ADELAIDE defender Michael Marrone believes the secret to the Reds’ revival this season came from players staying close to one another, meeting socially, and gradually getting used to coach Guillermo Amor.

Sydney FC
Graham Arnold during the Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC A League game at Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta. pic Mark Evans

Arnie puts ACL cut on hold

SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold has deferred the difficult choice of which two of his five foreign players must be excluded from the Sky Blues’ ACL squad.

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