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.
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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.
Robbie Slater’s midterm report card
WE’RE halfway through the A-League season and the premiership picture is getting a little clearer. ROBBIE SLATER casts his eye over the winners and losers so far.
Aloisi ‘anti-football’ jibe won’t stop City
MELBOURNE City will happily resort to “anti-football” against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium if it guarantees them a fifth successive A-League win.
Muscat open to transfer swoop
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat has left the door open for a January purchase as his side enters uncharted waters.
Ill Valeri tries to ignite teammates
ILL captain Carl Valeri gave his Melbourne Victory teammates a pep talk during the week as they attempt to arrest their record-breaking four-game losing slump.
Roar have no gifts for City in double-header
CHRISTMAS is over, so Melbourne City can forget about Brisbane Roar showing them any goodwill in the next two days.
City force Koren, Hughes to fight for start
HIGH-PROFILE visa players Robert Koren and Aaron Hughes will have to win their first XI spots back, according to Melbourne City coach John van’t Schip.
Redmayne the unsung hero for Western Sydney
GOALS grab headlines, but Andrew Redmayne’s performances for the Wanderers are one of the key reasons the club will head into 2016 as league leaders.
The best is yet to come from Solorzano
WITH just 70 minutes of football under his belt this season, Brisbane Roar striker Jean Carlos Solorzano remains a work in progress.
Simon grateful for the opportunity at Sydney
IT took 11 rounds for him to start, but Sydney FC striker Matt Simon has been content to bide his time, knowing that there might have been no opportunities at all.
I don’t get the ‘panic’ at Mariners: Arnold
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold says he can’t understand what “all the panic” is about at the Mariners, despite their position at the bottom of the ladder.
Wanderers extend unbeaten run to nine games
THE Wanderers will enjoy Christmas five points clear of the chasing pack after a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets following goals from Alberto and Mark Bridge.
Re-live: Wanderers power past Jets
THE Western Sydney Wanderers will be top of the A-League at Christmas after beating Newcastle Jets 2-0 through goals from Alberto and Mark Bridge.
Glory captain feeling confident
GLORY captain Richard Garcia is confident coach Kenny Lowe’s possible absence for Sunday’s clash with Melbourne Victory won’t derail the team’s unbeaten run.
Olyroos coach making no apologies for squad
OLYROOS coach Aurelio Vidmar declared that he had to pick his best available squad after selecting five Melbourne Victory players for next month’s Rio 2016 qualifiers.
Spanish flavour to Reds’ Christmas
CHRISTMAS Eve dinner is the real deal for Adelaide United’s Spanish armada, as the trio again celebrate the festive season thousands of kilometres from home.
Broich says goal drought will end
THOMAS Broich has never been a prodigious goalscorer for Brisbane but the Roar playmaker admits the time has come to end this season’s drought.
Ben Khalfallah’s challenge to Victory’s doubters
MELBOURNE City have bragging rights after last weekend’s derby victory, but Victory’s Fahid Ben Khalfallah has called on his clubs doubters to look beyond that scoreline.
The best is yet to come from Sotirio
JAUSHUA Sotirio says he is “privileged” to have signed on for another season at the Wanderers and promises there will be more to come from him.
Wanderers’ wonder a set piece of work
IT has been hailed as one of the finest set pieces in A-League history, and the architect of Western Sydney’s brilliant free kick promises there are more to come.
‘Passionate, honest’ Arnie no criminal
TONY Pignata has continued to back Graham Arnold after the Sydney FC coach was reprimanded by the FFA over comments he made following the Sky Blues’ loss to Adelaide.
City not getting carried away
MELBOURNE City marquee Robert Koren has been a frustrated spectator for two months but admitted that the club’s winning streak aided his recovery.
Perth Glory ready to rumble
GLORY defender Michael Thwaite says his team are ready to rumble as they attempt to inflict more misery on Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.
Former Red Super Salley loved in China
GYAWE Jonas Salley is a people magnet. It doesn’t matter where the former Adelaide United enforcer is in this world, his charisma and charm always draws in the masses.
Redmayne not worried by Reddy challenge
THE man with potentially most to lose from Liam Reddy’s arrival at the Wanderers welcomes the “fantastic competition” in fighting to be No 1.
Aloisi stands by City ‘anti-football’ jibe
BRISBANE Roar coach John Aloisi has no regrets about the “anti-football” jibe he aimed at Melbourne City despite it having the potential to backfire on Sunday night at Suncorp Stadium.
Glory clash a ‘grand final’, says Finkler
MELBOURNE Victory star Gui Finkler has declared Sunday’s home clash with Perth Glory a grand final.
’We’re running out of excuses’: Brosque
SYDNEY FC skipper Alex Brosque has given a brutally honest appraisal of his side’s season, saying they must turn it around against Central Coast on Boxing Day.
Mauk showing maturity beyond his years
WITH Aaron Mooy and Bruno Fornaroli getting all the attention, meet Melbourne City’s unsung hero. Stefan Mauk is certainly making a name for himself.
Reds ready to deliver late present to United fans
SERGIO Cirio believes Adelaide United is due to deliver the festive season goods when it faces Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium on Boxing Day.
Malik is United’s Mr Versatile
OSAMA Malik can offer Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor so many more options than the boss has seen since he arrived in Adelaide last year.
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