March 31, 2011
Archie backs Mehmet
Star striker Archie Thompson has backs interim coach Mehmet Durakovic to take over as permanent boss of Melbourne Victory.

Star striker Archie Thompson has backs interim coach Mehmet Durakovic to take over as permanent boss of Melbourne Victory.
Perth Glory defender Scott Neville secures a two-week trial with English Championship side Portsmouth, starting April 2.
Perth Glory defender Scott Neville has secured a two-week trial with English Championship side Portsmouth, starting April 2.
France World Cup winner Robert Pires has revealed he has received an offer to continue his career in Australia.
Not long ago Robbie Slater questioned Harry Kewell’s place in the Socceroos; now Slater says Kewell can be their X-factor.
Melbourne Victory look to put a lacklustre season behind them with the signing of international striker Jean Carlos Solorano.
Melbourne Victory have secured ex-Brisbane Roar striker Jean Carlos Solorzano for the next A-League season.
Robbie Kruse is a serious chance of completing his transformation from troubled A-League player to Socceroos starter for Wednesday morning’s friendly against Germany in Monchengladbach.
Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold is "shattered" to lose Patricio Perez for next season after agreeing to release the homesick Argentine.
Central Coast coach Graham Arnold says it is “shattering” to lose the services of Patricio Perez for next A-League season after agreeing to release the homesick Argentine playmaker.
Fox Sports football expert Mark Bosnich says he can’t rule out a turn to coaching after a successful debut in Townsville.
Perth Glory are adamant Shane Smeltz’s imminent arrival at the A-League club will not force former England international Robbie Fowler out the door.
Perth Glory are set "close to finalising" the signing of Shane Smeltz, the new recruit joining Robbie Fowler and Travis Dodd.
Perth Glory are set to announce the signing of Shane Smeltz, but the new recruit will push out Robbie Fowler.
Chinese Super League club Chengdu Blades add Central Coast Mariners striker Adam Kwasnik to their A-League hit list.
Football Federation Australia is served legal papers claiming it damaged the reputation of the Fury advisory board after axing North Queensland Fury.
A-League premiership-winning coach Ange Postecoglou has rejected offers from Melbourne to stay with the Brisbane Roar.
Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou turns down other offers to re-sign with the Roar until the end of the 2013-2014 season.
The A-League’s hottest coaching property Ange Postecoglou says the Melbourne Victory job is a great opportunity, but not for him.
Brisbane Roar chairman Chris Bombolas has warned Football Federation Australia (FFA) the A-League champions could crumble if coach Ange Postecoglou feels short-changed by the governing body’s impending takeover.