December 28, 2007

Vidmar’s ruthless message of intent

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

CRUSH, kill, destroy.” That’s what Adelaide United boss Aurelio Vidmar says he wants to do to Sydney FC in the historic A-League clash at Adelaide Oval.

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Roar export still on learning curve

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

FORMER Queensland Roar star Dario Vidosic admits he is envious of the team’s success this season but says he has no regrets about his move to FC Nurnberg.

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December 27, 2007

Aloisi alleviates injury concerns

Filed under: News — @ 5:13 pm

CENTRAL Coast Mariners striker John Aloisi is confident of overcoming a knee injury to play against A-League premiers Melbourne Victory on Monday.

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Kosmina questioning pitch

Filed under: News — @ 4:40 pm

SYDNEY FC coach John Kosmina is worried, but his Adelaide counterpart Aurelio Vidmar says the Adelaide Oval pitch is no cause for concern.

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Roar wary of relaxed Glory

Filed under: News — @ 2:48 pm

QUEENSLAND coach Frank Farina remains wary of facing a carefree Perth Glory when the Roar resume their minor premiership tilt in Perth this weekend.

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Glory star set to return

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

JASON Petkovic is ready to make a shock return for Perth Glory against Queensland Roar on Sunday, a year after fearing his career was over after a broken leg.

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Kosmina’s legacy to former club

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

JOHN Kosmina arrives in Adelaide surely wondering if any of his coaching expertise has rubbed off on his ex-deputy Aurelio Vidmar.

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Reds’ injury woes worsen

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

ADELAIDE United midfielder Shaun Ontong has joined the growing number of players who will watch the remainder of the season from the sidelines because of an ankle injury.

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Glory stars set to return

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

AUSTRALIA goalkeeper Jason Petkovic is ready to make a shock return to the Perth Glory line-up against Queensland Roar at home on Sunday night, more than a year after fearing his career was over following a broken leg.

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December 26, 2007

Cassio aims to trump ace

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

CASSIO is hoping that one of Brazil’s revered “Sao Paolo four aces” fronts for Sydney FC against Adelaide United at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

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It’s not cricket: Kosmina

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

SYDNEY FC coach John Kosmina is furious that Sydney FC will be forced to play on a cricket pitch when he returns to Adelaide for the first time since being sacked by United last year.

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December 24, 2007

Mariners injury concerns mount

Filed under: News — @ 5:50 pm

SOCCEROOS striker John Aloisi is confident he will be fit for Central Coast’s A-League clash with Melbourne Victory on New Year’s Eve, but two other Mariners have joined the club’s long list of unavailable players after bad news from doctors.

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Mariners still have wind in their sails

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

THE Central Coast may rue the loss of three points on Saturday - and that of Dean Heffernan for the rest of the season - but they remain in a hugely strong position with just four rounds of the regular season to go.

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Heffernan out for 12 weeks

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

MARINER Dean Heffernan is facing the heartbreak of three months on the sidelines and missing the A-League finals after having a pin inserted in his broken leg - reward for honouring commitments to his club and to his brother.

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December 23, 2007

Mariners counting their losses

Filed under: News — @ 6:57 pm

CENTRAL Coast Mariners remain defiant they can claim the A-League minor premiership despite paying a heavy price for their dramatic 5-4 loss to Sydney FC in Gosford.

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Kossie orders players back to work

Filed under: News — @ 6:25 pm

JOHN Kosmina has warned Sydney FC’s amazing A-League victory against Central Coast will count for nothing if they can’t beat his former club Adelaide United on Friday.

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Clock ticks for McLaren

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

TIME is running out and Stuart McLaren knows it. If this is to be his last A-League season he wants to exit as a winner.

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December 22, 2007

Sydney stun competition leaders

Filed under: News — @ 9:15 pm

SYDNEY FC leapt into the A-League’s top four with an amazing, come-from-behind 5-4 victory over a 10-man Central Coast Mariners at Gosford.

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Petta in frame finally to deliver

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

BOBBY Petta is fit and ready, and he is desperate to play for Adelaide United against former club manager John Kosmina’s Sydney FC at Adelaide Oval next weekend.

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December 21, 2007

Kosmina undaunted by setbacks

Filed under: News — @ 3:44 pm

FACING the league leaders on their home turf is tough enough. Doing it without your No.1 goalkeeper, leading defender and chief playmaker would seem almost impossible.

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