July 31, 2009

Tough penalties for ’simulation’

Filed under: News — @ 11:05 pm

A-League coaches have welcomed Football Federation Australia’s crackdown on diving but have pleaded for commonsense in the policing of the tough new laws.

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QC to investigate Tuqiri sacking

Filed under: News — @ 7:22 pm

Australia’s rugby players’ association says it has appointed a Queen’s Counsel to investigate the Australian Rugby Union’s termination of Wallaby winger Lote Tuqiri’s playing contract.

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FFA announces diving crackdown

Filed under: News — @ 7:20 pm

Australian football officials have introduced tough new laws designed to stop players trying to con referees by diving.

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Swiss defender Keller signs for Sydney

Filed under: News — @ 6:00 pm

Former Swiss international defender Stephan Keller has signed a one-season deal with Sydney FC in, the A-League club said on Friday.

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Scottish defender Malcolm joins Roar

Filed under: News — @ 4:02 pm

Scottish defender Bob Malcolm is set to play in the A-League this season after signing a one-year deal with Brisbane Roar, the club said on Friday.

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Fantasy A-League Fact Pack

Filed under: News — @ 4:00 pm

With kick-off fast approaching, we’ve sorted through the stats to find out everything you need to know to make this Fantasy A-League campaign a successful one.

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Malcolm signs with Roar

Filed under: News — @ 3:20 pm

Scottish hardman Bob Malcolm has become the third former Rangers player in Brisbane Roar’s A-League squad after signing a one-year deal with the club.

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Sydney FC sign Swiss defender

Filed under: News — @ 3:05 pm

Sydney FC have finalised their playing roster for the upcoming season after signing Swiss defender Stephan Keller.

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Veterans key to Sydney glory

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

Captain Steve Corica rates Sydney FC’s blend of youth and experience the best in the club’s short history but admitted another Asian Champions League appearance would depend on how the “old guys” stood up.

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July 30, 2009

Vidmar sweating on potential recruits

Filed under: News — @ 10:11 pm

Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar says he is still waiting for decisions from two overseas-based Australian defenders on whether they will join the club.

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Adelaide United targeting junior players

Filed under: News — @ 6:34 pm

Adelaide United is launching a junior soccer academy for players between the ages of 12 and 14.

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ABC to broadcast Victory games

Filed under: News — @ 5:14 pm

Grandstand Sport is thrilled to announce an agreement between the ABC and the Melbourne Victory to broadcast the team’s home fixtures in the upcoming A-League season.

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Mariners sign former Celtic starlet

Filed under: News — @ 4:33 pm

Central Coast have signed former Celtic and Scotland under 20s midfielder Michael McGlinchey for the next two A-League seasons.

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Victory could adopt Pies idea

Filed under: News — @ 4:12 pm

Melbourne Victory will contemplate a Mick Malthouse-Nathan Buckley style coaching handover allowing Kevin Muscat to eventually succeed Ernie Merrick at the A-League champions.

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Sydney FC throws down the gauntlet

Filed under: News — @ 10:38 am

Sydney FC has told a large gathering at its season launch that it is now grown up as a club and has the right set-up to win the A-League this season.

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Burns named Glory skipper

Filed under: News — @ 10:14 am

New Perth Glory captain Jacob Burns says he feels privileged to have been given the role.

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Fury completes inaugural squad

Filed under: News — @ 9:00 am

North Queensland Fury Coach Ian Ferguson has settled on the last two spots in his squad for the club’s debut season in the A-League.

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Scot’s hot to trot

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

Michael McGlinchey was Scottish football’s hottest property as a teenager and now he’s about to find out what life is like after Celtic.

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July 29, 2009

Burns to captain Perth Glory

Filed under: News — @ 12:01 pm

Socceroos midfielder Jacob Burns has been named Perth Glory captain for the upcoming A-League season.

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Club owner to boycott opener

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer has declared he will boycott his team’s opening match of the season against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.

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