Ernie goes troppo over Cairns heat
WELLINGTON coach Ernie Merrick criticised the scheduling of the A-League’s first foray into Cairns after the Phoenix wilted in the heat to Brisbane Roar.
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Fast-finishing Roar break winless run
WELLINGTON Phoenix wilted in the heat on Saturday as a fast-finishing Brisbane Roar secured their first win in four matches with a 2-1 victory at Cazalys Stadium.
City seeks redemption against Jets
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip has labelled Sunday’s visit to Newcastle Jets as a defining game for the club if it wants to win silverware.
Arnold blows up over ‘criminal’ penalty call
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold said the way his side lost the clash to Adelaide United after it was down to 10-men for 62 minutes was criminal.
Adelaide score last-minute winner over Sydney
A last-minute Marcelo Carrusca penalty has steered Adelaide to a dramatic 2-1 win over Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium.
Amor’s Reds following same path as Gombau
IT’S uncanny but Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor is on the same path as his Spanish predecessor Josep Gombau.
Last-gasp penalty wins it for Adelaide
MARCELO Carrusca struck a last-minute penalty as Adelaide United recorded its second consecutive victory with a 2-1 win over a 10-man Sydney FC.
Re-live: Late penalty secures United victory
ADELAIDE United secured victory over Sydney FC through a last-minute Marcelo Carrusca penalty. RE-LIVE THE ACTION.
Roar’s old dog keen for Roo tricks
HENRIQUE will be among the most popular players when the A-League kicks off in Cairns, and he’s hoping for similar love from Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.
El Tuna proves a good catch for City
YOU can count the number of Uruguayans to have featured in the A-League on one hand — literally. But Bruno Fornaroli looks like a game changer.
Bridge aiming friendly fire at Victory
THREE points and bragging rights are on the line for Mark Bridge if the Wanderers forward can get another one over his good mate Danny Vukovic.
Cairns wants more A-League action
AHEAD of Brisbane’s clash with Wellington in far north Queensland, Cairns council wants to stage an A-League game in the city at least every two years.
Muscat’s journey from hated to feted
TYPE Kevin Muscat into Google and one of the first links is a YouTube video called “Top 3 Horrible Tackles by Kevin Muscat”.
Mahazi gets his shot in Pirtek storm
RASHID Mahazi can count himself unlucky not to have played more games for Melbourne Victory, and now he has the chance to audition for a bigger role.
Valeri’s future still up in the air
THE immediate playing future of Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri remains unclear after it was revealed that he is having balance issues.
Keogh set to rejoin Glory
UPDATE: IRISH striker Andy Keogh will return to struggling Perth Glory in January for the remainder of the A-League campaign and the 2016-17 season.
Bozza: ‘Without fans, A-League is nothing’
BEFORE the FFA-fans meeting I heard many reasons why football would struggle to go forward. Afterwards I witnessed why it can fulfil its potential.
Victory get Suwon Bluewings in ACL draw
MELBOURNE Victory must play Suwon Bluewings, while Sydney FC drew the defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande in the 2016 ACL draw.
Sydney FC’s massive ACL challenge
SYDNEY FC face a massive task after being grouped with Asian Champions League title-holders Guangzhou Evergrande in Group H of the competition.
RBB man star of FFA pow-wow
KUDOS to both the FFA and fan representatives of all 10 A-League clubs for getting together for an epic meeting in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Mariners aim to turn the tide
WHEN their team loses, fans can boo or simply turn the TV off. But players have to keep pushing through til it gets better. And that’s the message from the Mariners this week.
Roar wary of Phoenix bite
THE bite of Wellington Phoenix’s attack in Cairns threatens to be as potent as that of the snakes that forced Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi’s father-in-law out of the tropical Queensland city.
Sydney FC pray for reign in City of Churches
THEY broke their goalscoring drought last week — now Sydney FC face a tough trip to the ground where they have the worst record on the road.
Fit and firing Nichols out to stun Victory
MITCH Nichols says he’s as fit as he’s been since he lit up the A-League for Melbourne Victory in 2013.
Red and Black back on the bloc
THE Wanderers have welcomed back their passionate fans, the RBB, for Saturday night’s top of the table clash against Melbourne Victory.
Arnold hints at Amor divide
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold has questioned the relationship between Adelaide United’s players and their coach Guillermo Amor.
War over as Red Army returns to United
Adelaide United’s Red Army will return to the north end of Coopers Stadium for the team’s clash against Sydney FC on Friday.
Still a fury for football in Cairns
BRISBANE defender Shane Stefanutto has called for football not to ignore North Queensland ahead of the Roar’s clash in Cairns this weekend.
Reddy, Mariners part ways after lengthy dispute
THE Central Coast Mariners have parted ways with goalkeeper Liam Reddy after terminating his playing contract effective immediately.
Fans to return but warn FFA must deliver
BOYCOTTING fans have confirmed they will return to A-League venues this weekend, but vowed to hold Football Federation Australia “accountable”.
Official: Boycott off as FFA reach agreement
ACTIVE supporter groups from across the A-League have confirmed their boycott of games is off after reaching an agreement in principle with FFA.
FFA brokers peace with A-League clubs
PLANS for a breakaway A-League have been postponed after FFA gave disgruntled club owners greater control of the game’s immediate future.
FFA hope fans return after ban process changes
FFA CEO David Gallop has promised to make significant changes to the fan banning process and is hopeful they will put an end to their boycott this weekend.
Celo and fans to come in from cold
Marcelo Carrusca has implored the Red Army to follow his path from the outer back to the coal face at Coopers Stadium.
Victory rev up for ACL campaign
AHEAD of Thursday’s Asian Champions League, Melbourne Victory are putting even more importance on the only club silverware that has eluded them.
Sydney aim for Jet-fuelled push
RHYAN Grant hopes Sydney FC can continue the momentum from last weekend’s win over the Newcastle Jets with a winning trip to Adelaide on Friday.
Arsenal in Oz: It’s gunner be brilliant
ARSENAL will play pre-season friendlies with Sydney FC and Western Sydney in July 2017 at ANZ Stadium as part of a partnership deal with Destination NSW.
Archie on the mend, Valeri ruled out
ARCHIE Thompson is on track to feature in next week’s Melbourne derby but Victory captain Carl Valeri looks set to miss Saturday’s clash with Western Sydney.
It’s time for A-League to break free
A-LEAGUE owners will demand reforms when they meet with new FFA chairman Steven Lowy but the governing body doesn’t have the resources. David Davutovic says it’s time to cut the cord.
Gunners are go! Arsenal coming to Australia
FOUR decades after they last visited Australia, English Premier League giants Arsenal are set to return Down Under for pre-season clashes against two A-League clubs.
Jamieson keen for RBB support against Victory
WANDERERS defender Scott Jamieson hopes Wednesday night’s meeting between FFA and fan representatives results in a solution that will get the RBB back to Wanderland.
Reds eye clash with sister club
ADELAIDE United is a chance to meet its Chinese soccer ‘sister’ Shandong Luneng during February’s AFC Champions League do-or-die play off.
Chapman says City looking to roll on
MELBOURNE City defender Connor Chapman insists his side is no flat track bully.
Carney set for Middle East move
FORMER Socceroo David Carney is poised for one final payday in his career, with a Qatari club ready to launch a bid for the Jets winger in the January transfer window.
’Realistic’ Wanderers silence the hype
WESTERN Sydney’s class of 2015-16 is only the fifth team in A-League history to win six on the bounce but the surprise leaders aren’t getting ahead of themselves.
Studs Up: FFA must get back on track
RE-LIVE: Football has had many critical junctures and this week could be the biggest of the A-League era. Re-live David Davutovic’s discussion of all the hot topics.
FFA’s 32 own goals in 18 months
AFTER the debacle over fan protests, it’s clear FFA has made enough howlers in the past 18 months to raise serious questions about the game’s leadership.
Full Roar squad heading north
BRISBANE Roar will take their entire first-team squad – including injured quartet Javier Hervas, Jean Carlos Solorzano, Michael Theo and Luke DeVere – to Cairns.
FFA meeting crucial for game’s short-term future
WEDNESDAY’S meetings between disgruntled stakeholders and Australian soccer chiefs could determine the game’s short term future.
Lady Reds in mid-table battle
The Lady Reds drew 1-1 with Glory and is now locked in a huge mid-table battle, sitting fifth with nine points after picking up just a point in the past three matches.
Sanchez goal all according to plan
ADELAIDE United’s matchwinning hero Pablo Sanchez has revealed that the stunning goal which sent Perth Glory crashing to the bottom of the A-League ladder was planned well before kick-off.
How players reacted to fan boycotts
JAMIE Maclaren is the latest player to speak out about active supporters’ decision to boycott A-League games, explaining how it has affected the players.
How we’ll tell if Roar are real deal
THE Brisbane Roar had another reality check at the weekend, and Marco Monteverde says we’ll find out soon if they’re still title contenders. Live blog at noon!
Win important for players, city and me: Amor
ADELAIDE United coach Guillermo Amor says the Reds’ win over Perth Glory was important for his players, for the club, for the city … and for him.
Stylish Adelaide breaks A-League duck
THE swashbuckling Adelaide United of old returned at Coopers Stadium, playing Perth Glory off the park to record its first win of the A-League season.
FFA admits blue over Victory match
FOOTBALL Federation Australia admits it botched Saturday night’s A-League clash between Melbourne Victory and Wellington.
Broich says Roar must close the gap
BRISBANE’S long-held mantra of performances being more important than results is even starting to test the patience of long-time Roar conductor Thomas Broich.
Video: Watch EVERY A-League weekend goal
IT was another weekend of scintillating A-League action, with 13 goals coming across the round’s five fixtures. Watch them all here!
City women continue winning streak
THERE is no stopping Melbourne City’s all-conquering women’s team, who maintained their perfect W-League start with a 4-0 derby rout of Melbourne Victory on Sunday.
Victory’s focus on Wanderers showdown
KEVIN Muscat says he won’t bother to review Saturday’s debacle in Auckland too deeply this week as his Melbourne Victory side prepares for a showdown with Western Sydney.
From cellar to summit for resurgent Wanderers
IT’S the ultimate last-to-first turnaround that has Western Sydney on track for their first A-League title.
Are we finally seeing the real Melbourne City
COULD this finally be it?After so many false dawns, could the sleeping giant that is Melbourne City finally be awakening?
Muscat seethes over A-League potato patch
APOPLECTIC Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has slammed Football Federation Australia for Saturday’s “disgrace” of an A-League match.
Fans going too far with boycotts: Kossie
THE fallout from an article in the Sydney press two weeks ago isn’t the catastrophe for the game many would have you believe, writes JOHN KOSMINA.
Wanderers go top with sixth straight win
A SUPERB late goal from Mitch Nichols ensured Western Sydney won its sixth straight match and surged to the top of the A-League table.
Re-live: Wanderers go top, Phoenix win
WESTERN Sydney Wanderers went top of the A-League table, as Wellington Phoenix upset Melbourne Victory. RE-LIVE THE ACTION.
Sandor fit for the Reds
KEY Perth Glory midfielder Gyorgy Sandor has declared he feels match fit ahead of his return from an ankle injury against Adelaide United today.
Glory and Reds turn tables upside down
ADELAIDE United are aiming to climb out of the massive hole that has seen the Reds crash to the cellar of the A-League for five consecutive rounds.
Phoenix into top six with crucial victory
WELLINGTON returned to the A-League’s top six with a crucial 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory in Auckland on Saturday.
Football life still has Lowe on a high
FROM the moment Kenny Lowe senior refused a football contract and insisted on an education and a “real job” for his son, the latter has lived a double life.
Poor crowd hurt Holosko: Arnie
SYDNEY FC coach Graham Arnold believes Filip Holosko’s confidence may have been affected by The Cove’s boycott of Friday’s match against Newcastle.
Brosque should be ready for Reds
SYDNEY FC captain Alex Brosque is confident he will be fit to travel to Adelaide on Friday night, as the Sky Blues bid to build on their first win in five games.
Red Army offer too good to beer true
ADELAIDE United has invited Red Army protesters to have a beer with chairman Greg Griffin and chief executive Grant Mayer once they leave the terraces on Sunday.
Djite welcomes kickoff change
BRUCE Djite admitted that scoring an A-League goal for the first time since February 21 would help him silence the critics as his goal drought has been a hot topic before Adelaide United faces Perth Glory.
Brosque breaks drought for Sydney FC
ALEX Brosque’s 50th A-League goal gave Sydney FC a drought-breaking 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets on Friday night.
Sydney FC v Jets: 5 things we learned
FIVE things we learned from Friday night’s A-League clash between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets:
Re-live: Brosque wins it for Sydney FC
SYDNEY FC captain Alex Brosque has finally broken the deadlock against the Newcastle Jets. LIVE COVERAGE.
Roar ready for winning Wanderers
BRISBANE Roar are to face an in-form Wanderers side desperate to extend their hot streak as a tribute to their supporters who are boycotting the game.
Delpierre to return for Victory
MATTHIEU Delpierre is fit and firing for Melbourne Victory’s showdown with Wellington Phoenix, despite concerns over a rough Auckland pitch.
IN near-five years as chairman Anthony Di Pietro has turned Melbourne Victory from a club losing $1.5m a year to a profitable, trophy-laden success machine.
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