Famed venue to host first clash in 25 years
After nearly a quarter of a century, top-flight football is returning to a suburban Melbourne venue.
A-League
ALW Tackle: Why rising Matilda can be hopeful after ACL tear
Holly McNamara’s third ACL tear is devastating, but she can take solace in the way some stars have been able to recover. ERIN SMITH reviews round six of the A-League women’s competition.
ALM Tackle: Honeymoon period over for new coaches
After both made fast starts, the reality of the task at hand is setting in for both Aurelio Vidmar and Ufuk Talay. Check out the likes and dislikes from this weekend’s A League Men’s action.
‘The problem has grown’: Ex-Matilda’s fear amid ACL epidemic
After five A-League Women’s players suffered ACL injuries in as many weeks, a former Matilda has called for a huge change from football’s governing bodies.
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Arnold satisfied Sky Blues can cover Grant
RHYAN Grant is suspended for Sydney FC’s clash with Melbourne Victory but coach Graham Arnold refuses to be rattled by a Big Blue selection headache.
Ruthless Sydney demolish lacklustre Reds
A clinical 2-0 win against Adelaide United extended the Sky Blues’ unbeaten run to 16 games after second half goals to Alex Brosque and Milos Ninkovic sealed all three points.
Studs Up: Where it’s gone wrong in producing stars
DON’T think that more Asian World Cup spots guarantees Australia a place. Here’s why there’s a crisis in youth development emerging. Recap David Davutovic’s chat here.
Why Antonis joined Wanderers
TERRY Antonis has revealed that the chance to renew his working relationship with Tony Popovic convinced him to sign on loan at the Wanderers.
Gombau, Valkanis vying for City gig
MELBOURNE City will not rush to appoint a new head coach, with City Group executives prepared to spend weeks reviewing local and foreign candidates.
Who will be Melbourne City’s next coach?
THE most coveted coaching position in Australia is up for grabs after John van’t Schip’s shock resignation. But who will replace him? David Davutovic looks at the local candidates.
‘Van’t Schip did it his way’
MELBOURNE City/Heart’s one constant John van’t Schip is gone, but he will be remembered for delivering the club its first major trophy and blooding the kids, writes David Davutovic.
Van’t Schip resignation stuns players
MELBOURNE City is believed to have held talks with coach John van’t Schip in recent weeks, unhappy with the club’s five-game winless streak, but there wasn’t a whiff of his imminent exit.
‘I’m just glad it’s finished now’
BESART Berisha is relieved to have set a new A-League scoring benchmark, the Victory striker revealing talk around the milestone had played on his mind.
Geelong’s A-League hopes in spotlight
MELBOURNE Victory’s win over the Newcastle Jets at Simonds Stadium gave the A-League plenty to think about. But there was also some very relevant data to be taken from the night.
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