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.
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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.
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