January 27, 2008
Brosque vows to find killer touch
SYDNEY FC striker Alex Brosque has vowed to atone for a wasteful night in front of goal on Friday that leaves the minor semi-final against Queensland Roar evenly poised.
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Colosimo looking forward to new role
THE chairman reckons he has signed the most talented Australian in the A-League, and now Simon Colosimo is itching to thrive under the pressure of playing for the biggest club in the land - Sydney FC.
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Holland helps turn tide for Jets
MARIO Jardel is the type of marquee player the A-League can do without and it’s rather remarkable that the Newcastle Jets are now in a position to challenge for a place in the Asian Champions League.
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January 26, 2008
Rookie keeper backs himself
QUEENSLAND goalkeeper Griffin McMaster has set up an intriguing showdown in the second leg of the A-League minor semi-final after claiming Sydney FC’s strike force held little fear for Roar’s last line of defence.
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Jedinak set for a dogfight
THE A-League sharks were circling but Central Coast Mariners have re-signed midfielder Mile Jedinak, signalling their intent to be more than a one-season wonder.
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Sydney smiling ahead of second leg
SYDNEY are the happier after the goalless and at times soulless first leg but it will still take a moment of inspiration to rise above the perspiration and settle this tie a fortnight hence.
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Frank’s fury over body-checks
FOOTBALL Federation Australia will investigate an off-the-ball incident involving Sydney FC defender Iain Fyfe and Queensland’s Michael Zullo.
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January 25, 2008
All to play for after 0-0 draw
SYDNEY FC coach John Kosmina claimed Queensland Roar should be concerned heading into the second leg of the minor semi-final after a 0-0 at the SFS.
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Roar and Sydney draw in opener
HONOURS were shared, but Queensland Roar will likely return to their home field with the advantage after a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the minor semi-final against Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
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Aloisi a likely pick
CENTRAL Coast striker John Aloisi remains a likely starter for Sunday’s first leg of the A-League major semi-final against Newcastle despite again being absent from Mariners training with a knee injury.
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Harnwell wants more glory
JAMIE Harnwell is set to become Perth’s games record holder after the Glory secured his services with a new two-year contract until the end of the 2009-2010 season.
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Sydney to host grand final
FOOTBALL Federation Australia has confirmed the 2008 A-League grand final will be held in Sydney, at either ANZ Stadium or the Sydney Football Stadium.
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Friendship turns to rivalry
THE moment John Kosmina got the call from Sydney FC in October, he sent a text message to Frank Farina.
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Full-time will be half-time
A NEW competition is starting. Forget everything that has happened in the past 21 weeks, all that matters now is what goes on in the next month.
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Sydney bank on redeemed Renaud
SYDNEY FC full-back Brendan Renaud has the full support of coach John Kosmina in the first-leg minor semi-final against the Roar at Sydney Football Stadium even though the veteran admits he was “given a bath” the last time he faced the Queenslanders.
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Sasa keeps his place, just
QUEENSLAND Roar defender Sasa Ognenovski was on the verge of being dumped from his side’s crucial semi-final clash against Sydney FC after another training ground bust-up.
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January 24, 2008
Pim will be a hero if Roos qualify
STRAIGHT-talking Australia coach Pim Verbeek may not be making many friends with his honest assessment of the A-League, but former international Tony Popovic believes the Dutchman will still be feted as a hero if Australia qualify for the World Cup.
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Pim will be a hero if we qualify
STRAIGHT-talking Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek may not be making many friends with his honest assessment of the A-League, but former international Tony Popovic believes the Dutchman will still be feted as a hero if Australia qualify for the World Cup.
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Seo ready to roar
SEO Hyuk-su has been cleared to return from injury for Queensland Roar after the team’s last training session before the first leg of their A-League minor semi-final against Sydney FC.
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Big victory in league heartlands
NEWCASTLE and Central Coast have made great strides attracting fans previously considered “rugby league only”. Nik Walshaw examines the switch in allegiance.
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