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A springboard to greater Glory

After 12 years of trying, Perth Glory owner Tony Sage can finally celebrate some silverware.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 30: Coach Mark Rudan of the Phoenix looks on during the round 23 A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Rudan to leave Phoenix

With Mark Rudan exiting Phoenix, there’s speculation he’ll coach Western United in their first season.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Lucas Moura of Spurs celebrates scoring his second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Huddersfield Town at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Kane’s absence no worry for Spurs

A Lucas Moura hat-trick has helped entrench Spurs in the top-four of English Premier League with a 4-0 win over Huddersfield.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Alexander Baumjohann of the Wanderers is challenged by Paulo Retre of Sydney FC during the round 25 A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Wanderers take confident stride

Wanderers fans see some light at the end of the tunnel with spirited display in draw against Sydney FC.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Dino Djulbic and Ivan Franjic of the Glory celebrate a goal during the round 25 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Newcastle Jets at HBF Park on April 14, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Glory lift Premiers Plate

Perth Glory claimed the Premiers Plate in front of their own fans at HBF Stadium with a 1-0 win over the Jets.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Keisuke Honda of the Victory kicks the ball at goal during the round 25 A-League match between Melbourne Victory and the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on April 14, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Victory turn up heat on Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory moved to within two points of Sydney FC with a win over Central Coast Mariners.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Markus Babbel coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers looks dejected after the loss during the round 24 A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and the Western Sydney Wanderers at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Babbel demands derby win

Coach Markus Babbel says a win in the Sydney derby tonight will at least provide some solace for the Wanderers’ suffering fans.

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Eric Bautheac (left) of the Roar scores a goal during the Round 25 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, April 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bautheac double seals Roar win

Two goals from Eric Bautheac steered Brisbane Roar to a shock 2-1 A-League win over Wellington at Suncorp Stadium.

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Carl Valeri (right) poses for a photograph with his partner Whitney (left) and kids Isabel (centre), Francesco (bottom) and Jasmin (bottom right) on the field at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, April 12, 2019. Melbourne Victory midfielder Carl Valeri has announced his retirement today. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Valeri calls time on career

A-League championship-winning captain Carl Valeri has called time on his stunning career.

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Sydney's Alex Wilkinson denies Shanghai's Oscar Emboaba Jnr an opportunity during the AFC Champions League Group H match between Sydney FC and Shanghai SIPG at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sky Blues can ‘destroy’ opposition

Steve Corica says his Sydney FC team have the attacking flair to destroy A-League opposition.

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Jets coach Ernie Merrick watches the match during the Round 22 A League match between the Newcastle Jets and the Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Merrick invokes his youth policy

The season is all but over for the Newcastle Jets but there is no rest for Ernie Merrick, who is already planning for next season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Adam Le Fondre of Sydney FC celebrates scoring a goal during the AFC Asian Champions League match between Sydney FC and Shanghai SIPG at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on April 10, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Sky Blues blow shot at boilover

Sydney FC’s ACL is still very much alive after they nearly caused a boilover against Chinese powerhouse Shanghai SIPG.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur tackle Fabian Delph of Manchester City leading to an injury for Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Spurs win comes at a cost

Tottenham’s Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City has come at a cost with Harry Kane on crutches.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Naby Keita of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal past Iker Casillas of FC Porto during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Liverpool and Porto at Anfield on April 09, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Liverpool take first-leg lead

The Reds are in the box seat to progress after taking a healthy 2-0 quarter-final lead over Porto.

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Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (C) receives medical treatment before leaving the pitch injured during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on April 9, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Spurs edge City, lose Kane

Tottenham’s stirring 1-0 win over Manchester City marred by potentially season-ending injury to Harry Kane.

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Pictured at Central Coast Mariners offices in Tuggerah is former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic who has been named as the new interim Mariners A-League coach.Picture: Richard Dobson

Mariners set to offer Stajcic deal

Sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic is close to stitching up a permanent deal with the Central Coast Mariners.

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FC faces Shanghai’s incredible Hulk

Sydney FC defender Michael Zullo is facing $200m of talent, including Shanghai’s incredible Hulk.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea evades Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 08, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea struggling to keep Hazard

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admitted it will be hard to deny Eden Hazard a move to Real Madrid this off-season.

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Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on April 8, 2019. - Hazard scored both goals as Chelsea won the game 2-0. (Photo by OLLY GREENWOOD / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

‘Special’ Hazard stars

Eden Hazard’s magnificent double earns Chelsea a 2-0 win over West Ham as they move into third on EPL ladder.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Tony Popovic coach of Perth Glory celebrates the win over the Mariners during the round 24 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Perth Glory at Central Coast Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Popovic’s silverware dream is nigh

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic says he isn’t looking too far ahead as the club’s dream of a first A-League trophy looms.

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