Change afoot at Melbourne City
IT is a rare for Melbourne City to pick the same squad in consecutive weeks and this could well be the last time before a flurry of January transfer activity.
A League
Hot City in mood for away test
PERTH is a place where good form goes to die for Melbourne’s A-League clubs, but Melbourne City will be aiming to buck the trend on Saturday night.
Galekovic injury cloud keeps Reds guessing
ADELAIDE United is in the middle of a goalkeeping quandary as it prepares to face Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Mariners set to sign ex-Wanderer Hersi
THE Mariners are poised to sign former Wanderers winger Youssouf Hersi – with next weekend’s clash against Western Sydney earmarked as his first game.
A special day for Popa to triumph
AS if the Sydney derby wasn’t special enough, Tony Popovic has an added reason to make it a memorable occasion – it’s his 100th A-League game in charge of the Wanderers.
How derby foes were almost teammates in Germany
MICKAEL Tavares and Dario Vidosic almost became teammates in Germany, but instead end up opponents in a derby in Sydney years later.
Create the chances and Reds will rule
FACING Central Coast Mariners Saturday at Coopers Stadium will be a very important match for us, writes Guillermo Amor.
City trumps rivals for Mariner Caceres
MELBOURNE City today will complete the loan signing of Central Coast Mariners attacker Anthony Caceres in an A-League first that could draw the ire of other clubs.
Aloisi wary of Victory salute
BRISABEN Roar can put an exclamation mark on their title bid by beating the champions on their own turf on Friday night.
Consistency key for keeper Janjetovic
DERBY games always throw up memorable moments, but Vedran Janjetovic would rather forget the own goal he conceded 15 months ago that gave Western Sydney a 2-0 lead.
Respect mutual for Spanish stars
THE air was full of mutual admiration when Barcelona legend Guillermo Amor met the Tour Down Under’s 2005 winner, Spain’s Luis Leon Sanchez for the first time on Thursday.
Mariners ready to maintain the rage
THE Central Coast Mariners are coming out fighting. Bottom of the ladder, bottom of the A-League rich list – just watch out if you’re in their way.
New dad Bridge a changed man
NOT even the most intense bawling out from Wanders coach Tony Popovic can invoke the sense of foreboding when your newborn child needs an operation.
Muscat puts faith in squad depth
KEVIN Muscat will pick from the barest squad he can remember in his time at Melbourne Victory for Friday night’s clash with Brisbane at AAMI Park.
One step at a time for Victory’s Ansell
DESPITE making his return from injury last week, Melbourne Victory defender Nick Ansell isn’t about to risk his season by doing too much too soon.
Aloisi hopes to lead Roar to victory
JOHN Aloisi admits he was so impressed by Melbourne Victory he told Brisbane Roar officials they should seek to emulate their southern rivals.
City out to conquer the west
In 26 trips west to Perth, the Melbourne clubs have combined for 16 losses, five draws and five wins. City aim to turn that tide on Friday night against Glory.
Reds’ Emily still has finals on her mind
IT’S a massive mountain to climb but Lady Reds’ teenager Emily Condon believes the club’s maiden W-League finals campaign is still within reach. She’s certainly up for the challenge.
Harold confident of beating City
PERTH Glory winger Chris Harold is confident his team can overcome Melbourne City to post a vital win in Saturday night’s A-League clash at nib Stadium.
Goal machine van Dijk answers United’s SOS
SERGINHO van Dijk, 33, is expected to land in Adelaide late tomorrow as the Reds look towards the goal machine in a bid to sure up its pending AFC Champions League campaign.
Reds zero in on Troisi and make offer
JAMES Troisi has been targeted to fill Adelaide United’s vacant marquee player spot after skipper Eugene Galekovic was moved inside the salary cap.
Roar relief as Corona cleared to face Victory
KEY Brisbane midfielder Corona is fit for Roar’s battle with Melbourne Victory on Friday night at AAMI Park after passing a fitness test on Thursday.
Western Wanderer Jambo unchained for derby
SCOTT Jamieson has dreamt of playing in a home derby for years and finally will get his chance — just a few kilometres from the ground where he played as a kid.
Fitness battle for Geria, Amini
THE Olyroos will give star duo Mustafa Amini and Jason Geria until the last minute to prove their fitness for Friday morning’s Rio 2016 qualifying opener in Qatar.
A-League players ponder deserting union
THE power struggle that has split Australian football’s players association has taken a new twist, with benefits not dependent on being in the PFA.
Shevchenko and I were Dynamo duo
MILOS Ninkovic still remembers the training session, on a freezing field in Kiev, and watching one of the most famous faces in European football berating himself.
Bowles relishing return bout with Berisha
BRISBANE Roar have warned Melbourne Victory striker Besart Berisha they are ready for any bullyboy antics at AAMI Park on Friday night.
Keogh not bitter over salary cap dramas
PERTH Glory striker Andy Keogh insists he didn’t feel any bitterness towards the A-League club over their salary cap dramas last season.
Wanderers’ hope for ‘Mebrahtu moment’
ALI Abbas has made the headlines, but Wanderers winger Golgol Mebrahtu is aiming for his own derby comeback when the rivals meet this weekend.
Victory buzzing after Ansell return
SEVEN months after foot surgery, fit-again Melbourne Victory centre-back Nick Ansell hopes his frustrating days of injury woe are behind him.
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