May 31, 2009
Victory eye basketball team
Reigning A-League champions Melbourne Victory are poised to expand into other sporting codes, with basketball first on the hit list.
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May 30, 2009
Bad boy seeks Roar escape
Former Rangers bad boy Bob Malcolm says he’s joining Brisbane Roar to escape alleged sectarian vilification and scrutiny that hounds him in Scotland.
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May 29, 2009
Fowler keen to play first match
Prize recruit Robbie Fowler wants to be “part of history” by playing in North Queensland Fury’s first pre-season match in Singapore, despite a nagging groin injury.
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May 28, 2009
Fury won’t risk Fowler in Singapore
A-League newcomers North Queensland Fury are likely to disappoint Singapore fans by leaving out star signing Robbie Fowler for this weekend’s friendly, the club’s coach said.
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Fury won’t risk Fowler
A-League newcomers North Queensland Fury are leaning towards wrapping marquee signing Robbie Fowler in cotton wool for their Singapore sling this weekend.
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May 26, 2009
Second tier could end in tears
It’s not hard to see why Australian fans would want to be part of a sport that involves promotion and relegation after a cracking weekend of EPL, writes Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill.
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May 25, 2009
Marquee man eyes redemption
Striker John Aloisi is pressing to make his first pre-season appearance in Sydney FC colours as the club’s mammoth run of trial games moves into its third week.
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Reds import strike force
Adelaide United is on the verge of unveiling Uruguayan striker Alvaro Pintos as its latest import.
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Aloisi eyes redemption
Striker John Aloisi is pressing to make his first pre-season appearance in Sydney FC colours this week as the club’s mammoth run of trial games moves into its third week.
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May 24, 2009
Culture shock for Culina
Jason Culina left Australia a decade ago as a fresh-faced hopeful and returns with medals, experience and a bunch of Socceroo caps, to lead Gold Coast United.
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May 23, 2009
Asian lockout won’t harm Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix owner Terry Serepisos says his club will not face the axe despite the Asian Football Confederation’s insistence on locking the club out of the Champions League.
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Sydney FC kick a goal for Cronulla
Sydney FC has emerged as a shock saviour for Cronulla, with the club to play a trial at Toyota Stadium which is expected to net the Sharks a desperately needed $50,000.
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May 22, 2009
A-League teams can muscle to ACL peak
Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond says Australian sides could become the dominant force in Asian club soccer in the years to come.
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Jets fly into the black
Newcastle Jets’ progression to the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League has already earned them almost $250,000 in prizemoney, and they are just 90 minutes away from an additional $100,000 cheque.
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May 21, 2009
Time to stamp out play acting
Enough is enough. When is the Asian Football Confederation (or preferably FIFA), going to take a stand against the simulation which continues to blight our game?
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Simulation provides no stimulation
Enough is enough. When is the Asian Football Confederation (or preferably FIFA), going to take a stand against the simulation which continues to blight our game?
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Four axed as Mariners chart new course
Central Coast Mariners have started the long road to rebuilding its squad after an announcement that they have axed four players after thier Asian Champions League loss.
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May 20, 2009
Jets pull off miraculous turnaround
Newcastle Jets have completed a remarkable turnaround from A-League wooden spooners to reach the last 16 of the Asian Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai in Korea.
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Jets through to final 16
Newcastle Jets have moved through to the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League, Jason Hoffman’s goal handing them a 1-0 victory over Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai.
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Sydney unsure about Boro friendly
Sydney FC say they are seeking clarification from Middlesbrough after the Barclays Premier League team’s website indicated it had pulled out of a planned friendly against the Sky Blues.
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