Mooy masterclass guides City to crushing win
AARON Mooy’s brilliance helped Melbourne City return to the A-League’s top six with a comprehensive victory over Perth Glory.
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Amor’s playing violin, not Chelo
MARCELO Carrusca had never made back-to-back appearances off the bench in his Adelaide United career until last weekend. But the silky Argentine may make it a hat-trick when the Reds face the Victory.
Re-live: City thrash Glory at AAMI Park
MELBOURNE CITY returned to the A-League’s top six with a crushing victory over Perth Glory at AAMI Park. RE-LIVE THE ACTION.
Victory still in search of ‘perfection’
MELBOURNE Victory has won five games in a row. It is the defending A-League and FFA Cup champions. But Melbourne remains unsatisfied.
Lion kings hunting happy milestones
TWO of Brisbane’s favourite sons, Matt McKay and Thomas Broich, will celebrate milestones as Roar look to continue formidable record at Hunter Stadium.
Peace talks behind Jets’ new-found success
WHAT’S the secret to the Newcastle Jets’ dramatic turnaround this season? It’s all about the vibe, according to midfielder Ben Kantarovski.
Arnie foul on dour stop-start draw
ABOUT the only positive for Sydney FC on Thursday night was that they were defensively sound, but that did little to quell Graham Arnold’s frustration.
Wanderers prepared for kamikaze Mariners
TONY Popovic says the Wanderers will implement a strategy to stifle the Mariners’ attacking style to ensure they dictate terms in Gosford on Sunday.
Mariners pull Heffernan from sinking ship
IT’S ironic that it’s the Mariners who have given Dan Heffernan a chance. At a club where youth is everything, the veteran now has the chance to revive his career.
Frustrated Sydney held by resolute Phoenix
SYDNEY FC failed to return to the top of the A-League table, held by Wellington in a frustrating goalless draw on Thursday evening.
Time to back local talent at United
ADELAIDE United is two games way from a complete disaster and will possibly be facing its worst start to a season when it faces Perth Glory next week.
Wanderers fans threaten walkout
SUPPORTERS are expected to protest this weekend at their treatment by the FFA and sections of the media.
Re-live: Sydney, Phoenix play out draw
SYDNEY FC and Wellington have played out a dull goalless draw on Thursday evening. RE-LIVE THE ACTION.
Aloisi sticks to guns over fouls
BRISBANE coach John Aloisi has refused to back down from his “anti-football” comments despite being taken to task by Jets boss Scott Miller.
New dad Mooy ready for next step
AARON Mooy was booked in for a photoshoot on Wednesday — but that was before his new baby daughter decided to make a surprise appearance.
Victory have the coin to match silverware
MELBOURNE Victory has further solidified as the A-League’s most bankable commodity, posting a record $1.5 million profit for the financial year to June 31.
Elsey tackles setbacks but Berisha awaits
JORDAN Elsey’s effort to remain upbeat in the face of possible career-ending setbacks is now reaping rewards.
Van’t Schip insists City only play to win
JOHN van’t Schip says Melbourne City will do its talking on the field against Perth Glory, refusing to bite back at allegations his team play “anti-football.”
FFA remove welcome mat for Keogh return
THE Department of ‘No’ remains powerful at FFA, or so Perth believe after being knocked back in a bid to lure last year’s top scorer Andy Keogh back to the A-League.
Fans successfully challenge FFA bans
AT least two A-League supporters have successfully challenged Football Federation bans, it has emerged, after the governing body conceded it is prepared to review certain cases.
It’s the knee again but Marijana won’t give in
LADY Reds captain Marijana Rajcic cried all the melancholy out of her system when medicos declared she needed a third knee reconstruction on Monday.
FFA calls for end to death threats
FOOTBALL Federation Australia has called for an “end to death threats” following an article that was published in The Sunday Telegraph last weekend.
Wanderers to help fans appeal bans
WESTERN Sydney Wanderers say they’ll advocate on behalf of any club member with proof that they’ve been unfairly slapped with an Football Federation Australia-enforced stadium ban.
School’s out for maturing Gersbach
ALEX Gersbach’s A-League career has blossomed now the Sydney FC left-back no longer has to fit studying for exams around training and match day.
New guest player rule key to ACL
INTERNATIONAL appearances, standard of leagues played in and marketability will be factors considered should clubs be willing to exploit the A-League’s new 14-game guest player rule.
Victory should shoot for Asian star
MELBOURNE Victory should stop at nothing to attract a high-calibre Asian player, who can play in the ACL and the A-League on a 14-game guest stint.
Arnie: league better but marquee spark missing
GRAHAM Arnold is satisfied with the standard of football this season, but admits the A-League is probably missing the spark of a major marquee player.
Titles all that count for Roar champs
MILESTONE men Matt McKay and Thomas Broich say the number of games they’ve played for the Roar doesn’t matter, the number of titles does.
Franjic ready to hit top gear for City
A RELIEVED Ivan Franjic has declared that he is ready to play 90 minutes for Melbourne City and has targeted the March World Cup qualifiers for a Socceroos return.
Gallop: no A-League franchise for Canberra
FFA chief executive David Gallop has closed the door on any future A-League franchise based in Canberra, saying it’s down to ‘simple economics’.
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