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Sydney FC yet to act on FFA punishment (Jan 1, 2007 04:57 GMT)
Sydney FC is expected to announce on Tuesday whether it will appeal the three-point deduction and $129,000 fine for salary cap breaches.
Victory can't win at all costs (Jan 1, 2007 01:50 GMT)
Results matter little, but maintaining personnel is everything for A-League minor premier Melbourne Victory three weeks before the finals.
Glory fines its fighting players (Dec 30, 2006 05:15 GMT)
Brawling Perth Glory players Jamie Harnwell and Adrian Webster have escaped an immediate suspension, but have been fined half a week's wages by the club.
Merrick forecasts Mariners attack (Dec 29, 2006 22:55 GMT)
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says opponents will be forced to take the attack up to his side for the remainder of the A-League season.
NZ Knights have shown value: coach (Dec 29, 2006 21:07 GMT)
Coach Ricki Herbert believes the New Zealand Knights's latest performance has signalled their value to soccer's A-League competition.
NZ Knights pull off 3-1 win against Roar (Dec 29, 2006 10:12 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have put off-field problems behind to produce a stunning 3-1 upset over A-League play-off contender Queensland Roar.
Sydney FC penalised for contract breach (Dec 29, 2006 07:34 GMT)
Sydney FC is in danger of missing the A-League play-offs after being deducted three competition points for breaching Player Contracting Regulations.
FFA to act if Glory fails to punish duo (Dec 29, 2006 06:29 GMT)
Football Federation of Australia will monitor closely any sanctions Perth Glory imposes on captain Jamie Harnwell and Adrian Webster after their punch-up.
Perth Glory draw ends in punch-up (Dec 28, 2006 13:13 GMT)
Perth Glory's 0-0 draw with Adelaide United has been overshadowed by Perth midfielder Adrian Webster launching an amazing attack on his captain Jamie Harnwell.
Roar reserve keeper ruled out for season (Dec 27, 2006 05:54 GMT)
A training mishap has ended reserve Queensland Roar goalkeeper Tom Willis' A-League season.
NZ soccer seeking backer for new club (Dec 22, 2006 05:13 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer has called for expressions of interest from potential investors in a club to replace the New Zealand Knights in next season's A-League.
Jedinak escapes further A-League penalty (Dec 21, 2006 07:49 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak has escaped further penalty for his ugly two-footed challenge on Queensland's Hyuk-Su Seo last Saturday.
Mariners' Jedinak to face hearing (Dec 19, 2006 06:59 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak will face a disciplinary hearing following an incident against the Queensland Roar.
A-League finals start early for some (Dec 17, 2006 05:37 GMT)
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina says the finals series has effectively started early for mid-ranked A-League teams such as his own.
Victory promises to show no mercy (Dec 16, 2006 07:20 GMT)
Melbourne Victory has promised to show no mercy in their match against A-League basket case New Zealand Knights on Sunday.
Roar investigates move to Ballymore (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
The huge cost of playing out of Suncorp Stadium has the Queensland Roar considering a move to rugby union stronghold Ballymore.
Adelaide plays down Romario marquee talk (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United chairman Dario Fontanarosa says there has been no discussions about Romario becoming the A-League club's marquee player.
Farina set to drop Roar captain Gibson (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Frank Farina is set to leave club captain Chad Gibson out of his Queensland Roar side to play Central Coast on Saturday.
Romario to start against Newcastle Jets (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide coach John Kosmina says underperforming Brazilian star Romario will start for the Reds against Newcastle on Friday.
Vidmar injury blow won't affect Mariners (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Central Coast will target second place for the A-League finals despite likely losing key defender Tony Vidmar to injury.
Win more important than record: McKenna (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Central Coast's in-form defenders can set an A-League record with a clean sheet against Perth Glory on Sunday but coach Lawrie McKenna just wants three points.
Massive crowd shows A-League has arrived (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC attracted a 50,000-plus crowd for the first time in domestic soccer history.
Adelaide out to avoid quartet of losses (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Young striker Nathan Burns argues the fear of losing will be a potent motivator for Adelaide United when it meets the lowly NZ Knights on Sunday.
Farina backs Jets to fly all the way (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Queensland coach Frank Farina has tipped a resurgent Newcastle to ride its wave of success all the way to the A-League title.
Qu's ankle puts him out for season (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Chinese striker Shenqing Qu requires ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the A-League season, further sapping Adelaide United's goalscoring resources.
Kosmina attacks home critics of Romario (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Coach John Kosmina has attacked Adelaide United supporters for their criticism of Brazilian star Romario.
Adelaide's Bajic handed two-match ban (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Robert Bajic will miss two weeks for his "brain explosion" during his side's 3-1 loss to Melbourne last weekend.
Bajic set to face A-League hearing (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Robert Bajic faces a possible lengthy ban after his brain explosion during his side's 3-1 loss to Melbourne last weekend.
Victory want all-time attendance record (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Victory is hoping to break the all-time attendance record for an Australian club soccer match on Friday night when it takes on Sydney FC.
Farina praises reshuffled midfield (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Queensland coach Frank Farina was full of praise for his reshuffled midfield after they powered the Roar to only their fifth victory of the season.
Gordon flashes in to help NZ Knights (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Journeyman Dean Gordon has spurned the opportunity to add a Japanese stamp in his passport by quitting Auckland FC for ailing A-League club the NZ Knights.
Roar need A-League change of luck: Mori (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Get your heads right and the goals will come - that was the message from Queensland Roar's new A-League recruit Damian Mori.
Farina turns to youngster Grossman (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
New Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina has drafted Chris Grossman into his squad on a four-week injury contract as back-up for German midfielder Marcus Wedau.
Victory delays decision on Muscat (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Protecting Kevin Muscat from himself is Melbourne Victory's reason for delaying a decision on its skipper's A-League return until Thursday's training session.
Victory delays Muscat decision (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory will further delay a decision on whether skipper Kevin Muscat will play against Adelaide United until the team trains in Adelaide on Thursday.
Roar's Chad Gibson eyes redemption (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Qld co-captain Chad Gibson has his sights set on redemption after taking full responsibility for the Roar's costly last game loss.
Muscat set for return against Adelaide (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat is set for a timely return against Adelaide United - the last time they met Muscat has a run-in with coach John Kosmina.
Middleby seizes chance under Butcher (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Sydney FC's upswing in form has coincided with the return of midfielder Robbie Middleby after seven weeks with a shoulder injury.
NZ Knights search for Glory in Perth (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have named a largely unchanged line-up for their clash with Perth at Member's Equity Stadium on Sunday night.
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Sydney FC yet to act on FFA punishment (Jan 1, 2007 04:57 GMT)
Sydney FC is expected to announce on Tuesday whether it will appeal the three-point deduction and $129,000 fine for salary cap breaches.
Victory can't win at all costs (Jan 1, 2007 01:50 GMT)
Results matter little, but maintaining personnel is everything for A-League minor premier Melbourne Victory three weeks before the finals.
Glory fines its fighting players (Dec 30, 2006 05:15 GMT)
Brawling Perth Glory players Jamie Harnwell and Adrian Webster have escaped an immediate suspension, but have been fined half a week's wages by the club.
Merrick forecasts Mariners attack (Dec 29, 2006 22:55 GMT)
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says opponents will be forced to take the attack up to his side for the remainder of the A-League season.
NZ Knights have shown value: coach (Dec 29, 2006 21:07 GMT)
Coach Ricki Herbert believes the New Zealand Knights's latest performance has signalled their value to soccer's A-League competition.
NZ Knights pull off 3-1 win against Roar (Dec 29, 2006 10:12 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have put off-field problems behind to produce a stunning 3-1 upset over A-League play-off contender Queensland Roar.
Sydney FC penalised for contract breach (Dec 29, 2006 07:34 GMT)
Sydney FC is in danger of missing the A-League play-offs after being deducted three competition points for breaching Player Contracting Regulations.
FFA to act if Glory fails to punish duo (Dec 29, 2006 06:29 GMT)
Football Federation of Australia will monitor closely any sanctions Perth Glory imposes on captain Jamie Harnwell and Adrian Webster after their punch-up.
Perth Glory draw ends in punch-up (Dec 28, 2006 13:13 GMT)
Perth Glory's 0-0 draw with Adelaide United has been overshadowed by Perth midfielder Adrian Webster launching an amazing attack on his captain Jamie Harnwell.
Roar reserve keeper ruled out for season (Dec 27, 2006 05:54 GMT)
A training mishap has ended reserve Queensland Roar goalkeeper Tom Willis' A-League season.
NZ soccer seeking backer for new club (Dec 22, 2006 05:13 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer has called for expressions of interest from potential investors in a club to replace the New Zealand Knights in next season's A-League.
Jedinak escapes further A-League penalty (Dec 21, 2006 07:49 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak has escaped further penalty for his ugly two-footed challenge on Queensland's Hyuk-Su Seo last Saturday.
Mariners' Jedinak to face hearing (Dec 19, 2006 06:59 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak will face a disciplinary hearing following an incident against the Queensland Roar.
A-League finals start early for some (Dec 17, 2006 05:37 GMT)
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina says the finals series has effectively started early for mid-ranked A-League teams such as his own.
Victory promises to show no mercy (Dec 16, 2006 07:20 GMT)
Melbourne Victory has promised to show no mercy in their match against A-League basket case New Zealand Knights on Sunday.
Roar investigates move to Ballymore (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
The huge cost of playing out of Suncorp Stadium has the Queensland Roar considering a move to rugby union stronghold Ballymore.
Adelaide plays down Romario marquee talk (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United chairman Dario Fontanarosa says there has been no discussions about Romario becoming the A-League club's marquee player.
Farina set to drop Roar captain Gibson (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Frank Farina is set to leave club captain Chad Gibson out of his Queensland Roar side to play Central Coast on Saturday.
Romario to start against Newcastle Jets (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide coach John Kosmina says underperforming Brazilian star Romario will start for the Reds against Newcastle on Friday.
Vidmar injury blow won't affect Mariners (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Central Coast will target second place for the A-League finals despite likely losing key defender Tony Vidmar to injury.
Win more important than record: McKenna (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Central Coast's in-form defenders can set an A-League record with a clean sheet against Perth Glory on Sunday but coach Lawrie McKenna just wants three points.
Massive crowd shows A-League has arrived (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC attracted a 50,000-plus crowd for the first time in domestic soccer history.
Adelaide out to avoid quartet of losses (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Young striker Nathan Burns argues the fear of losing will be a potent motivator for Adelaide United when it meets the lowly NZ Knights on Sunday.
Farina backs Jets to fly all the way (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Queensland coach Frank Farina has tipped a resurgent Newcastle to ride its wave of success all the way to the A-League title.
Qu's ankle puts him out for season (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Chinese striker Shenqing Qu requires ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the A-League season, further sapping Adelaide United's goalscoring resources.
Kosmina attacks home critics of Romario (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Coach John Kosmina has attacked Adelaide United supporters for their criticism of Brazilian star Romario.
Adelaide's Bajic handed two-match ban (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Robert Bajic will miss two weeks for his "brain explosion" during his side's 3-1 loss to Melbourne last weekend.
Bajic set to face A-League hearing (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Robert Bajic faces a possible lengthy ban after his brain explosion during his side's 3-1 loss to Melbourne last weekend.
Victory want all-time attendance record (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Victory is hoping to break the all-time attendance record for an Australian club soccer match on Friday night when it takes on Sydney FC.
Farina praises reshuffled midfield (Dec 14, 2006 10:26 GMT)
Queensland coach Frank Farina was full of praise for his reshuffled midfield after they powered the Roar to only their fifth victory of the season.
Gordon flashes in to help NZ Knights (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Journeyman Dean Gordon has spurned the opportunity to add a Japanese stamp in his passport by quitting Auckland FC for ailing A-League club the NZ Knights.
Roar need A-League change of luck: Mori (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Get your heads right and the goals will come - that was the message from Queensland Roar's new A-League recruit Damian Mori.
Farina turns to youngster Grossman (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
New Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina has drafted Chris Grossman into his squad on a four-week injury contract as back-up for German midfielder Marcus Wedau.
Victory delays decision on Muscat (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Protecting Kevin Muscat from himself is Melbourne Victory's reason for delaying a decision on its skipper's A-League return until Thursday's training session.
Victory delays Muscat decision (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory will further delay a decision on whether skipper Kevin Muscat will play against Adelaide United until the team trains in Adelaide on Thursday.
Roar's Chad Gibson eyes redemption (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Qld co-captain Chad Gibson has his sights set on redemption after taking full responsibility for the Roar's costly last game loss.
Muscat set for return against Adelaide (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat is set for a timely return against Adelaide United - the last time they met Muscat has a run-in with coach John Kosmina.
Middleby seizes chance under Butcher (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
Sydney FC's upswing in form has coincided with the return of midfielder Robbie Middleby after seven weeks with a shoulder injury.
NZ Knights search for Glory in Perth (Dec 14, 2006 10:25 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have named a largely unchanged line-up for their clash with Perth at Member's Equity Stadium on Sunday night.
