November 30, 2007

Coach pushes Griffiths’ national cause

Filed under: News — @ 11:17 pm

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Gary Van Egmond called for the inclusion of in-form striker Joel Griffiths in the Socceroos squad after his injury time goal gave the Novacastrians a valuable 1-0 A-League win over the Queensland Roar.

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Late Griffiths goal stuns Roar

Filed under: News — @ 11:00 pm

NEWCASTLE Jets striker Joel Griffiths stole a late goal to give his side a 1-0 A-League victory over the Queensland Roar at Suncorp Stadium.

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Pantelis strike sinks Phoenix

Filed under: News — @ 9:54 pm

THE chances of Wellington Phoenix reaching the A-League finals are fading fast after leaking a late goal in a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Adelaide.

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Juninho to miss Mariners clash

Filed under: News — @ 6:23 pm

SYDNEY’S midfield maestro Juninho will miss the crucial A-League clash with leaders Central Coast as his team returns to their “real business” after the much hyped midweek win over LA Galaxy.

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A-League to enter Pan-Pacific comp

Filed under: News — @ 8:19 am

DAVID Beckham will be the star attraction next February when top US, Japanese and Australian football clubs meet in the debut of a new tournament, the Pan-Pacific Championship, in Hawaii.

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Overcoming Mariners minor hurdle

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

FORMER Socceroo Tony Vidmar has urged his teammates to forget about the hype surrounding the Central Coast Mariners’ charge for the minor premiership.

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Roar plans to upset Jets’ flight

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

HAVING been a constant thorn in the side of Queensland Roar, Newcastle Jets star Joel Griffiths can expect to be targeted physically and verbally at Suncorp Stadium.

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November 29, 2007

Tiatto return offsets Moore loss

Filed under: News — @ 6:43 pm

QUEENSLAND Roar captain Craig Moore has been ruled out of the A-League match against Newcastle Jets, with a calf injury sustained against Sydney FC last weekend.

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Roar skipper ruled out

Filed under: News — @ 2:30 pm

QUEENSLAND Roar captain Craig Moore has been ruled out of the A-League match against Newcastle Jets, with a calf injury sustained against Sydney FC last weekend.

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Phoenix banking on bumper crowd

Filed under: News — @ 2:08 pm

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert, anticipating a big lift for his team from an expected record crowd, says Adelaide United can expect a tough night in their A League match if his side get a good start.

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Middleby savours the moment

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

YOU could see the smile a mile away as Robbie Middleby made the walk down to Bondi Beach to join his teammates for a cool dip.

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Magical night was free kick for code

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

IT has been described as the moment that could change a sporting landscape.

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Beaten Bolton bent out of shape

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

WHEN David Beckham scored with his signature free kick against Sydney FC on Tuesday night, one man had the appearance of “if looks could kill”.

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Merrick enjoys strong Muscat

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick intimated A-League officials may have considered Kevin Muscat’s latest red card a harsh decision by the referee.

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Goldenballs leaves his mark

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

THE benefits to football of Sydney’s Festival of Beckham could be felt for the next 10 years as the magnitude of attracting such a crowd continues to reverberate around the sport.

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November 28, 2007

Defence emphasis stifling Victory

Filed under: News — @ 5:38 pm

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick says an A-League-wide emphasis on defence is contributing to the blunting of the defending champions’ attack this season.

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Farina backs Moore

Filed under: News — @ 4:09 pm

FORMER Socceroo coach Frank Farina says his Queensland Roar skipper Craig Moore still has plenty to offer if he decides to play on for Australia.

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Donovan hints at A-League future

Filed under: News — @ 1:40 pm

AMERICAN international Landon Donovan has hinted his future may lie with the A-League once his LA Galaxy contract expires.

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Moore is better for Foster

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

Craig Foster says Craig Moore must partner Mark Milligan in Australia’s defence when the Socceroos start their World Cup qualifying campaign against Qatar.

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Chance for football to secure a future

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

THE man they call Goldenballs has left a shine on Australian football that will take a long time to dull.

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