Eugene goes fishing for Glory in Perth
AVID fisherman Eugene Galekovic says the sea enables him time to define his thoughts as the Adelaide United skipper plots Perth Glory’s downfall on Saturday night.
A League
Ansell makes timely return for Victory
TALENTED but injury-ravaged defender Nick Ansell could make his first appearance since Melbourne Victory’s A-League grand final win on May 17.
Andrew’s the Mayne man again
GOALKEEPER Andrew Redmayne’s career was in limbo last May when he was told by Melbourne City that he was no longer required, despite having a year to run on his contract.
Keogh set for Adelaide clash
IRISH striker Andy Keogh is one step closer towards returning to Perth Glory’s playing list after the club parted ways with Dutch import Guyon Fernandez.
Gerrard open to playing in the A-League
GRAHAM Arnold joked that perhaps Steven Gerrard might consider staying on after the match against the Australian Legends to play a guest stint for Sydney FC.
Manchester City in pursuit of A-League star
MARINERS midfielder Anthony Caceres is poised for a shock move to EPL giants Manchester City, with the two clubs in advanced talks over a transfer.
O’Donovan cops huge ban for headbutt
MARINERS striker Roy O’Donovan has paid the highest penalty for his headbutt on Wellington defender Manny Muscat after being handed an eight-week ban.
Henrique hoping to Roar on next season
BRISBANE Roar livewire Henrique has indicated he would like to stay at the club beyond the end of the current A-League season.
City’s Hughes working off the rust
HAVING not played an official 90-minute game since January 2015, veteran Aaron Hughes’ rustiness was understandable last Saturday.
Finkler to boost depleted Victory
GUI Finkler will be welcomed back to a depleted Melbourne Victory with open arms for Friday night’s clash with Central Coast.
Sydney FC stadium concerns as rain continues
SYDNEY FC are monitoring the condition of the pitch at ANZ Stadium, but so far have no concerns about its condition ahead of Saturday’s clash with Newcastle.
Muscat banned for two games
WELLINGTON defender Manny Muscat has been banned for two games for his role in the incident in which he was felled by a headbutt from Central Coast striker Roy O’Donovan.
North looks to ink community-based contract
JADE North’s manager Buddy Farah will discuss working coaching and indigenous player development roles in to the veteran’s contract when he meets with John Aloisi.
Broken ribs real reason behind absent Mooy
MELBOURNE City star Aaron Mooy remains in doubt for Saturday’s vital A-League clash against his former club Western Sydney due to cracked ribs.
City reward young guns with fresh deals
MELBOURNE City has extended the contracts of Connor Chapman for three years and Jacob Melling, Jack Clisby and Paulo Retre on two-year deals.
Odd man out Bouzanis eyes Melbourne move
THE Western Sydney Wanderers have moved to ease their goalkeeping logjam, with Dean Bouzanis poised to join Melbourne City.
Redmayne will fight, Reddy or not
THE clock is ticking until he faces a major challenge for his spot, but Wanderers goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is content to let his performances do the talking.
City’s Williams pulls out of Adelaide swap deal
MELBOURNE City’s swap deal with Adelaide United that would have secured defender Osama Malik is off, with David Williams pulling the pin on the deal.
Cairns camp kickstarts Roar resurgence
IF Brisbane Roar win the A-League championship this season, they will look back to last month’s mini-camp in Cairns as a significant turning point.
Top spot not out of reach, says Broxham
THE winless streak has ended and now Leigh Broxham has said that Melbourne Victory can now refocus on climbing back to the top of the table.
O’Donovan facing long ban for headbutt
MARINERS striker Roy O’Donovan faces an open-ended punishment for his headbutt at the weekend, after being told to report to an A-League disciplinary tribunal on Wednesday.
Whistleblower blew it: veteran referee
ONE of FIFA’s longest-serving accredited referees says A-League official Ben Williams has set a dangerous precedent by breaking the refs’ code of silence.
Why this Young gun is a keeper
BRISBANE Roar coach John Aloisi take note: He may not be your number one choice, but there are good reasons why this man deserves to keep the goalkeeper’s jersey.
Khalfallah gives Victory 1-0 win over Jets
HUNTER Stadium has finally become a happy A-League hunting ground for Kevin Muscat, after his below-par Melbourne Victory put Newcastle to the sword 1-0 on Sunday.
Theo faces battle to regain Roar No.1 spot
FIVE-time title-winning goalkeeper Michael Theo is ready to return to the A-League — but it might have to be via the bench such is the form of Jamie Young.
Ninkovic shows signs of things to come
SYDNEY FC’s Serbian striker Milos Ninkovic hopes his brace against Melbourne City can kickstart his season with the Sky Blues.
Top Mauk’s ready for Olyroos task
STEFAN Mauk will clock on for Olyroos duty in the best shape of his career, but departs lamenting that Melbourne City could only claim a point against Sydney FC.
Maclaren fires Roar top against former club
JAMIE Maclaren scored against his old club as Brisbane Roar moved to the top of the A-League ladder with a 2-1 win over Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Arnie praises injury-riddled City
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold says injuries could be the only thing standing between Melbourne City and an A-League title this season.
Forced changes reveal City’s soft underbelly
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip admitted his team was ‘insecure’ and ‘rusty’ after being robbed of three of their biggest stars just before kick-off.
Arnie’s solution to fix A-League ref issues
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold has declared it was time for the A-League to introduce goal-line assistants.
City, Sydney play out pulsating draw
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip claimed on the eve of Saturday’s match that their games can no longer be dubbed ‘boring’ and the Sydney FC clash was living proof.
Keogh raring to go but needs visa spot
ANDY Keogh could make his return for Perth Glory as early as Saturday night’s home clash with Adelaide United.
Reds’ ref admits to howlers
REFEREE Ben Williams’ admissions of errors can go a long way to making the A-League the home of the video replay experiment next season.
Action keeps gloves on for Philippines move
FORMER Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Matt Acton has moved to the Philippines and signed a season-long deal with Kaya FC to kick-start his career.
Piovaccari needs change of luck: Poppa
WANDERERS boss Tony Popovic has defended marquee striker Frederico Piovaccari again after the Italian’s scoring record fell to two goals in 10 games.
Women-men’s double header for City
MELBOURNE City’s all-conquering W-League side will open their finals account in front of a record crowd with FFA set to schedule a double-header.
Muscat adds Hume winger to bolster squad
HUME City winger Jai Ingham will be Melbourne Victory’s first January signing and Kevin Muscat has not ruled out making more.
Victory may call on Archie to break hoodoo
KEVIN Muscat has called on his players to step up in the key moments, and he looks set to pick the man who’s delivered many of Melbourne Victory’s magic minutes.
Maclaren ready to rip into Glory
ITS taken almost half the season but Brisbane striker Jamie Maclaren finally has the chance to prove a point to Perth Glory.
Adelaide v Wanderers: 5 things we learned
FEDERICO Piovaccari is costing Wanderers goals, Eugene Galekovic remains a class act and why Adelaide United will be in the finals shake-up.
Wanderers rue missed chances during draw
IF 2015 ended in a crescendo for the Wanderers, the new year is a lot quieter so far, held 0-0 by Adelaide at Pirtek Stadium on Friday night
A-League clubs slow off the marquee
THE man who brought Alessandro Del Piero and Shinji Ono to the A-League says it’s clear A-League clubs have lost their way in recruiting star players.
O’Donovan: ’He went down like a movie star’
CENTRAL Coast’s Roy O’Donovan has apologised to Mariners fans for his despicable headbutt, but delivered some bizarre remarks about the reaction of Manny Muscat.
Free-scoring City collide with rock solid Sydney
THE A-League’s most miserly defence meets its most potent attack when Sydney FC travel to face Melbourne City AAMI Park.
Angry City vows to fire after Roar loss
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip has revealed a stinging reaction from the players to last week’s loss is underpinned by an attitudinal shift.
Zullo to make long-awaited return
AFTER a frustrating 11 weeks on the sidelines, Michael Zullo will return for Melbourne City’s home clash with Sydney FC on Saturday night.
Video: O’Donovan’s vicious headbutt on Muscat
ROY O’Donovan should buy a lottery ticket after managing to escape with only a yellow card despite felling Manny Muscat with an outrageous headbutt.
Mariners too strong for Phoenix in 3-1 win
THE Mariners have finally won again to end an 81-day wait, beating the Phoenix 3-1 on NYE after goals from Fabio Ferreira, Mitch Austin and Michael Neill.
Roar end horror year rude health
BRISBANE Roar sitting pretty on the A-League ladder and in a sound state off the field after meeting a payment deadline that threatened to cost them points.
Wanderer thankful for every chance
EVEN after everything he’s been through — civil war to serious injury — cheerfulness is the defining characteristic of Golgol Mebrahtu.
Simon ban a dangerous precedent: Arnold
GRAHAM Arnold says Matt Simon should be free to play for Sydney FC against Melbourne City after he was banned for an incident the referee dealt with on the day.
Cup winner lies in wait for Victory
MELBOURNE Victory will face one of Japanese powerhouse teams Urawa Red Diamonds or Gamba Osaka in the Asian Champions League group phase.
Concentration lapses behind Victory’s slump
MELBOURNE Victory keeper Danny Vukovic cited concentration lapses as a reason for the club’s slump and said a clean sheet is must be the goal against Newcastle Jets.
Reds only interested in on-field fireworks
SYDNEY Harbour Bridge’s New Year’s Eve spectacular was never going to tempt the Reds squad. Not when they were planning fireworks of their own against the Wanderers.
Borrello wants Olympic Games redemption
STILL haunted by Australia’s failure to reach this year’s FIFA under-20 World Cup, Brisbane Roar winger Brandon Borrello wants Olympic Games redemption.
Teenage Mariners forced to step-up
IN the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Paul Izzo, two teenagers stoppers will be forced to step-up in the no. 1 spot at the Mariners.
Ferreira a welcome return for Mariners
CENTRAL Coast Mariners winger Fabio Ferreira has only been on the sidelines for six weeks but for the player and fans it must feel like a lifetime.
A super delivery rescues the Mariners
MARINERS players have been told their outstanding superannuation shortfalls have been paid, just hours before the club became liable for a points deduction.
Fight on for starting spots at City
Melbourne City star Ivan Franjic has welcomed the competition for places that’s ensuing for Saturday’s crucial clash with Sydney FC.
Grant making the most of chances
IF former Socceroos defender Dino Djulbic wants to slot straight back into Perth Glory’s starting line-up, he faces one hell of a fight.
Moss launches legal raid on Mariners
THE beleaguered Mariners face a battle on another front after it was confirmed that former coach Phil Moss will sue the club over his sacking at the start of the year.
Magic number that can deliver Roar the title
BRISBANE coach John Aloisi refuses to set a points target for his team, but concedes if the Roar is to win the A-League title they must reach a “magic number” of wins.
Clubs staying cool ahead of transfer window
A-LEAGUE clubs are keeping their powder dry ahead of the transfer window despite being offered the chance to pursue talks with a number of high-profile players.
Simon to miss Sky Blues’ City clash
SYDNEY FC will be without Matt Simon for Saturday’s trip to Melbourne City and appear likely to also be missing captain Alex Brosque.
Reds fired up to shock league leaders
ADELAIDE United’s finals credentials will be tested by Friday’s clash with the A-League leading Wanderers. But the Reds are confident of getting the job done, says winger Craig goodwin.
Simon to cop one-match ban
SYDNEY FC striker Matt Simon is set to escape with a one-match ban for striking Mariners defender Harry Ascroft, after being cited by the A-League match review panel.
Aloisi ‘happy’ with fired-up ‘Fish’
THE “Slippery Fish” has turned into an angry ant, and that’s just fine with Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi.
City women crowned W-League premiers
MELBOURNE City are the W-League premiers in their foundation season after a gripping 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on Monday.
By George! Confidence is the key
AFTER just his second start in the A-League, Sydney FC forward George Blackwood wants to earn more of the currency he believes is the key to success — confidence.
Clisby says City unfazed by Roar wound
KEEPER Thomas Sorensen’s last-ditch attempt to rescue a point at Brisbane Roar reflects the bold new Melbourne City, defender Jack Clisby has said.
Reds may plead: ‘Home, James’
ADELAIDE — born Socceroos star James Troisi is on the Reds’ January shopping list, amid rumours he is to be released by his Saudi Arabian club.
Reds‘ Babalj and Malik re-injured
ADELAIDE United’s Osama Malik and Eli Babalj have been re-injured during their comeback campaigns.
Roar snap City’s winning streak
BRISBANE Roar chalked up a hat-trick of victories for the first time this season, snapping Melbourne City’s four-game winning streak with a 3-1 triumph.
Victory’s winless misery continues
MELBOURNE Victory’s woes continued on Sunday night when a late Perth Glory equaliser stretched their winless streak to five games.
Sydney FC sitting pretty, says Arnold
HIS side may be six points behind the Wanderers, but Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold believes the Sky Blues are better placed for a second-half surge than a year ago.
Sydney sweat on Brosque amid striker crisis
SYDNEY FC face a possible striking crisis for their trip to Melbourne City, with Alex Brosque nursing a hamstring issue and Matt Simon likely to be cited by the match review panel.
Sydney demolition gets season back on track
ALMOST a year ago Sydney FC reset their season with a demolition of the Central Coast Mariners, and on Saturday night history repeated itself, with a 4-1 thumping.
Glory teen chases own goal
JAMAL Reiners celebrated his brilliant assist for Diego Castro last week for what it was, one of the most satisfying moments of his embryonic career.
Big Boxing Day win for Adelaide United
ADELAIDE United played in front of its biggest crowd at Coopers Stadium this season as the Reds put on a perfect summer show for the Boxing Day holiday makers.
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