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Victory faces test of squad depth (Jan 1, 2009 05:28 GMT)
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says depth will be crucial as his side faces two of the most important matches of their A-League season four days apart.
Mariners show 'character' in late win (Jan 1, 2009 04:00 GMT)
Central Coast further established their reputation as the A-League's kings of the late show in their vital win over Perth Glory.
Spencer Prior joins Newcastle Jets (Dec 30, 2008 06:15 GMT)
Newcastle have signed veteran English defender and football analyst Spencer Prior for the rest of the A-League season.
Victory's Ward had magic moment in '08 (Dec 30, 2008 03:04 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Nick Ward believes a remarkable goal can help transform an unremarkable season.
Ex-Socceroo striker Agostino to retire (Dec 30, 2008 02:28 GMT)
Former Socceroos striker Paul Agostino will retire from football at the end of the A-League season.
Jets, Mariners issued 'please explain' (Dec 29, 2008 07:40 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has ordered Newcastle and Central Coast to explain why they should not be sanctioned over an on-field scuffle last Friday.
Oar rows to success via Roar young guns (Dec 29, 2008 02:52 GMT)
Teen sensation Tommy Oar has credited the success of Queensland Roar's young guns as a major factor in his own stunning A-League ascension.
Kosi cops another Victory whack (Dec 28, 2008 10:09 GMT)
It was a painful case of deja vu for John Kosmina as Sydney FC's season hit a new low in another dramatic A-League round.
Kosi still upbeat as losing streak grows (Dec 28, 2008 02:07 GMT)
Sydney FC coach John Kosmina is maintaining a positive front as his side's mounting losses put the club's finals chances and his job under serious threat.
No talk of minor premiership for Vidmar (Dec 26, 2008 23:06 GMT)
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar says his team can ill-afford to think about the prospect of claiming the A-League minor premiership.
Galekovic, Sarkies secure Adelaide win (Dec 26, 2008 19:39 GMT)
Adelaide United took another step towards securing the A-League minor premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Perth Glory on Friday night.
Jedinak pens deal with Turkish club (Dec 25, 2008 00:19 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak has completed a move to Turkish side Genlerbirligi for an undisclosed fee.
Glory fear no team, even Adelaide (Dec 24, 2008 20:41 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell believes Adelaide United are now the power club but insists his charges feel no fear ahead of their clash.
Sydney FC's Brosque backs Aloisi (Dec 24, 2008 05:10 GMT)
Sydney FC striker Alex Brosque has backed John Aloisi to silence his critics and rediscover his scoring touch in Saturday's A-League match against Melbourne.
Necevski signs new deal with Sydney FC (Dec 24, 2008 03:15 GMT)
Sydney FC goalkeeper Ivan Necevski has agreed to a new one-year contract with the A-League club.
Victory's desperation lacking: Celeski (Dec 23, 2008 08:12 GMT)
Newly re-signed Melbourne Victory midfielder Billy Celeski says the A-League club need to rediscover their desperation against Sydney FC on Saturday night.
It's a hard time to leave Jets: North (Dec 23, 2008 06:14 GMT)
Outgoing Newcastle captain Jade North admits it will be hard to walk out on the Jets while they are still fighting to keep their A-League season alive.
Craig Moore's Roar riding a high (Dec 23, 2008 03:54 GMT)
Queensland Roar plan to surf its current high and chalk up a third straight home win when Wellington Phoenix visit Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Phoenix agree new deal with Paston (Dec 23, 2008 03:16 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Mark Paston has signed a new contract with the A League side.
North Qld Fury sign Adelaide's Spagnuolo (Dec 23, 2008 01:39 GMT)
A League newcomers North Queensland Fury have signed former Adelaide United midfielder Jason Spagnuolo.
Glory daring to dream of A-League finals (Dec 22, 2008 07:30 GMT)
Forget about keeping things under wraps, Perth Glory are daring to dream of a maiden A-League finals berth following their 4-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday.
Sydney FC striker finds family support (Dec 22, 2008 07:27 GMT)
Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi has defended his misfiring brother John, saying he should not be made a scapegoat for Sydney FC's dismal form.
Roar's Craig Moore gets cancer all clear (Dec 22, 2008 05:24 GMT)
Queensland Roar defender Craig Moore has been told the surgery he underwent recently for testicular cancer was a success.
Bet against Victory a big error: Brebner (Dec 22, 2008 04:31 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner admits betting against his own club was the biggest mistake of his career.
Sydney FC's poor season continues (Dec 21, 2008 19:12 GMT)
Sydney FC's poor A-League season has continued with a shock 4-1 loss to Perth at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday night.
Kosmina takes shot at Glory chances (Dec 21, 2008 10:36 GMT)
Perth Glory emerged as genuine A-League finals contenders following their shock 4-1 win over Sydney FC but Sydney's coach John Kosmina isn't convinced.
A-League bets scandal prompts FFA call (Dec 20, 2008 06:49 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has called for compulsory co-operation between betting agencies and sporting bodies following the A-League's betting scandal.
Don't write us off: Victory's Merrick (Dec 20, 2008 03:57 GMT)
Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick says the Victory should not be written off as a A-League title contenders despite slumping to a third straight loss.
Betting scandal hits A-League (Dec 19, 2008 12:09 GMT)
Apologetic Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat says he is deeply hurt and embarrassed to be one of three A-League players found to have placed bets on matches.
Thompson stars in Jets win over Victory (Dec 19, 2008 11:03 GMT)
Newcastle's defender-turned-attacker Matt Thompson scored a hat trick as the last-placed Jets stunned Melbourne 4-2 to keep their A-League finals hopes alive.
Roar have depth to win, says Farina (Dec 19, 2008 06:10 GMT)
While the Roar cling to hope Charlie Miller will make it back from surgery, their young guns have validated coach Frank Farina's claims the club has good depth.
A-League players sanctioned for betting (Dec 19, 2008 05:00 GMT)
A-League players Grant Brebner, Kevin Muscat and Craig Moore have been sanctioned by FFA after they were found to have been betting on football matches.
Glory secure Dutch international Sikora (Dec 18, 2008 04:29 GMT)
Perth Glory have secured the services of former Dutch international winger Victor Sikora for the remainder of the A-League season.
Coach Bleiberg's Brazilian trio to debut (Dec 15, 2008 04:01 GMT)
Coach Miron Bleiberg's three Brazilian recruits will debut for Gold Coast United in next year's A-League.
Mariners can only get better: McKinna (Dec 13, 2008 23:49 GMT)
Central Coast boss Lawrie McKinna says the in-form Mariners can lift even further in time for the business end of the A-League season.
Roar vow to show Jets no mercy (Dec 13, 2008 00:08 GMT)
No mercy will be shown to dead-last Newcastle as the Queensland Roar attempt to rebuild Suncorp Stadium into an A-League fortress.
Jets' Jade North headed for South Korea (Dec 12, 2008 07:37 GMT)
The Newcastle Jets have confirmed captain Jade North has signed a deal with South Korean club Incheon United.
Perth look to bury two-year NZ hoodoo (Dec 12, 2008 05:24 GMT)
Perth Glory will be looking to bury two years of pain when they confront Wellington Phoenix in Saturday's A-League clash at Westpac Stadium.
Nth Qld Fury miss out on top player (Dec 11, 2008 08:31 GMT)
The North Queensland Fury have refused to live up to their name despite missing out on another high profile signing.
Qld Roar urged to re-sign Minniecon (Dec 10, 2008 09:06 GMT)
Midfield workhorse Massimo Murdocca has urged the Queensland Roar to re-sign young gun Tahj Minniecon, saying the club would be "silly to let him go".
Injured Coyne out of A-League action (Dec 10, 2008 06:09 GMT)
Perth Glory's flickering finals hopes have received a massive blow - skipper Jamie Coyne is ruled out for at least three A-League games with a calf injury.
A-League team Gold Coast sign Barisic (Dec 10, 2008 05:00 GMT)
Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg hopes his golden touch promoting Victorian State League players to the A-League continues after signing striker Andrew Barisic.
Higgins in, Bosnich out for Phoenix (Dec 10, 2008 04:14 GMT)
A Wellington Phoenix bid to secure Mark Bosnich on a short term deal has fallen through with the A-League club unable to promise a starting role.
Djublic to trial with German club (Dec 10, 2008 02:58 GMT)
Perth Glory have given defender Dino Djulbic permission to trial with German second division club SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Fred heads home after father's death (Dec 10, 2008 01:31 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix have lost the services of guest soccer player Fred, whose father died suddenly in Brazil on Wednesday.
Gold Coast signs Young Socceroo (Dec 9, 2008 10:57 GMT)
A-League newcomers Gold Coast United have snapped up Young Socceroo James Brown on a three year deal.
Jets youngster ruled out for six weeks (Dec 9, 2008 05:59 GMT)
Newcastle youngster Jason Naidovski's knee injury from the weekend could rule him out for up to six weeks.
Call for Sydney FC owners to splash out (Dec 9, 2008 05:01 GMT)
Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has urged Sydney FC's new owners to splash the cash and bring big-name marquee players back to the Sydney Football Stadium.
Perth Glory's Amaral out for the season (Dec 9, 2008 04:26 GMT)
Perth Glory have put contract negotiations with Amaral on hold after the star midfielder's A-League season was brought to an end by a serious hamstring injury.
Muscat avoids A-League judiciary (Dec 8, 2008 08:39 GMT)
Melbourne Victory defender Kevin Muscat won't have to front the A-League Pornography charges.
Queensland Roar hope to break Jets jinx (Dec 8, 2008 07:30 GMT)
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Liam Reddy says the Queensland Roar can't afford to continue their dreadful home form against his old team on Sunday.
It's crunch time for Mariners: Gumprecht (Dec 7, 2008 00:55 GMT)
Central Coast saviour Andre Gumprecht believes a crucial run of December fixtures will determine whether the Mariners are A-League contenders.
Muscat in anxious wait over handling ref (Dec 7, 2008 00:52 GMT)
Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat could find himself in hot water from Football Federation Australia after brushing away the hand of a match referee.
Adelaide hit Wellington for six (Dec 5, 2008 11:58 GMT)
Adelaide United have embarrassed the Wellington Phoenix 6-1 in the A-League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Farina dismisses talk of Miller surgery (Dec 4, 2008 04:41 GMT)
Qld coach Frank Farina will gamble on prize recruit Charlie Miller playing out the A-League season with a worsening hernia problem.
Colosimo nearing return for Sydney FC (Dec 3, 2008 07:35 GMT)
Sydney FC are set to receive a much-need boost in their run to the A-League finals with veteran Simon Colosimo nearing a return from injury.
Aloisi upbeat about Sydney FC's chances (Dec 3, 2008 05:45 GMT)
Sydney FC's star striker John Aloisi believes the struggling team can still make this year's A-League grand final despite its current woes.
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Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
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Victory faces test of squad depth (Jan 1, 2009 05:28 GMT)
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says depth will be crucial as his side faces two of the most important matches of their A-League season four days apart.
Mariners show 'character' in late win (Jan 1, 2009 04:00 GMT)
Central Coast further established their reputation as the A-League's kings of the late show in their vital win over Perth Glory.
Spencer Prior joins Newcastle Jets (Dec 30, 2008 06:15 GMT)
Newcastle have signed veteran English defender and football analyst Spencer Prior for the rest of the A-League season.
Victory's Ward had magic moment in '08 (Dec 30, 2008 03:04 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Nick Ward believes a remarkable goal can help transform an unremarkable season.
Ex-Socceroo striker Agostino to retire (Dec 30, 2008 02:28 GMT)
Former Socceroos striker Paul Agostino will retire from football at the end of the A-League season.
Jets, Mariners issued 'please explain' (Dec 29, 2008 07:40 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has ordered Newcastle and Central Coast to explain why they should not be sanctioned over an on-field scuffle last Friday.
Oar rows to success via Roar young guns (Dec 29, 2008 02:52 GMT)
Teen sensation Tommy Oar has credited the success of Queensland Roar's young guns as a major factor in his own stunning A-League ascension.
Kosi cops another Victory whack (Dec 28, 2008 10:09 GMT)
It was a painful case of deja vu for John Kosmina as Sydney FC's season hit a new low in another dramatic A-League round.
Kosi still upbeat as losing streak grows (Dec 28, 2008 02:07 GMT)
Sydney FC coach John Kosmina is maintaining a positive front as his side's mounting losses put the club's finals chances and his job under serious threat.
No talk of minor premiership for Vidmar (Dec 26, 2008 23:06 GMT)
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar says his team can ill-afford to think about the prospect of claiming the A-League minor premiership.
Galekovic, Sarkies secure Adelaide win (Dec 26, 2008 19:39 GMT)
Adelaide United took another step towards securing the A-League minor premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Perth Glory on Friday night.
Jedinak pens deal with Turkish club (Dec 25, 2008 00:19 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak has completed a move to Turkish side Genlerbirligi for an undisclosed fee.
Glory fear no team, even Adelaide (Dec 24, 2008 20:41 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell believes Adelaide United are now the power club but insists his charges feel no fear ahead of their clash.
Sydney FC's Brosque backs Aloisi (Dec 24, 2008 05:10 GMT)
Sydney FC striker Alex Brosque has backed John Aloisi to silence his critics and rediscover his scoring touch in Saturday's A-League match against Melbourne.
Necevski signs new deal with Sydney FC (Dec 24, 2008 03:15 GMT)
Sydney FC goalkeeper Ivan Necevski has agreed to a new one-year contract with the A-League club.
Victory's desperation lacking: Celeski (Dec 23, 2008 08:12 GMT)
Newly re-signed Melbourne Victory midfielder Billy Celeski says the A-League club need to rediscover their desperation against Sydney FC on Saturday night.
It's a hard time to leave Jets: North (Dec 23, 2008 06:14 GMT)
Outgoing Newcastle captain Jade North admits it will be hard to walk out on the Jets while they are still fighting to keep their A-League season alive.
Craig Moore's Roar riding a high (Dec 23, 2008 03:54 GMT)
Queensland Roar plan to surf its current high and chalk up a third straight home win when Wellington Phoenix visit Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Phoenix agree new deal with Paston (Dec 23, 2008 03:16 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Mark Paston has signed a new contract with the A League side.
North Qld Fury sign Adelaide's Spagnuolo (Dec 23, 2008 01:39 GMT)
A League newcomers North Queensland Fury have signed former Adelaide United midfielder Jason Spagnuolo.
Glory daring to dream of A-League finals (Dec 22, 2008 07:30 GMT)
Forget about keeping things under wraps, Perth Glory are daring to dream of a maiden A-League finals berth following their 4-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday.
Sydney FC striker finds family support (Dec 22, 2008 07:27 GMT)
Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi has defended his misfiring brother John, saying he should not be made a scapegoat for Sydney FC's dismal form.
Roar's Craig Moore gets cancer all clear (Dec 22, 2008 05:24 GMT)
Queensland Roar defender Craig Moore has been told the surgery he underwent recently for testicular cancer was a success.
Bet against Victory a big error: Brebner (Dec 22, 2008 04:31 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner admits betting against his own club was the biggest mistake of his career.
Sydney FC's poor season continues (Dec 21, 2008 19:12 GMT)
Sydney FC's poor A-League season has continued with a shock 4-1 loss to Perth at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday night.
Kosmina takes shot at Glory chances (Dec 21, 2008 10:36 GMT)
Perth Glory emerged as genuine A-League finals contenders following their shock 4-1 win over Sydney FC but Sydney's coach John Kosmina isn't convinced.
A-League bets scandal prompts FFA call (Dec 20, 2008 06:49 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has called for compulsory co-operation between betting agencies and sporting bodies following the A-League's betting scandal.
Don't write us off: Victory's Merrick (Dec 20, 2008 03:57 GMT)
Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick says the Victory should not be written off as a A-League title contenders despite slumping to a third straight loss.
Betting scandal hits A-League (Dec 19, 2008 12:09 GMT)
Apologetic Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat says he is deeply hurt and embarrassed to be one of three A-League players found to have placed bets on matches.
Thompson stars in Jets win over Victory (Dec 19, 2008 11:03 GMT)
Newcastle's defender-turned-attacker Matt Thompson scored a hat trick as the last-placed Jets stunned Melbourne 4-2 to keep their A-League finals hopes alive.
Roar have depth to win, says Farina (Dec 19, 2008 06:10 GMT)
While the Roar cling to hope Charlie Miller will make it back from surgery, their young guns have validated coach Frank Farina's claims the club has good depth.
A-League players sanctioned for betting (Dec 19, 2008 05:00 GMT)
A-League players Grant Brebner, Kevin Muscat and Craig Moore have been sanctioned by FFA after they were found to have been betting on football matches.
Glory secure Dutch international Sikora (Dec 18, 2008 04:29 GMT)
Perth Glory have secured the services of former Dutch international winger Victor Sikora for the remainder of the A-League season.
Coach Bleiberg's Brazilian trio to debut (Dec 15, 2008 04:01 GMT)
Coach Miron Bleiberg's three Brazilian recruits will debut for Gold Coast United in next year's A-League.
Mariners can only get better: McKinna (Dec 13, 2008 23:49 GMT)
Central Coast boss Lawrie McKinna says the in-form Mariners can lift even further in time for the business end of the A-League season.
Roar vow to show Jets no mercy (Dec 13, 2008 00:08 GMT)
No mercy will be shown to dead-last Newcastle as the Queensland Roar attempt to rebuild Suncorp Stadium into an A-League fortress.
Jets' Jade North headed for South Korea (Dec 12, 2008 07:37 GMT)
The Newcastle Jets have confirmed captain Jade North has signed a deal with South Korean club Incheon United.
Perth look to bury two-year NZ hoodoo (Dec 12, 2008 05:24 GMT)
Perth Glory will be looking to bury two years of pain when they confront Wellington Phoenix in Saturday's A-League clash at Westpac Stadium.
Nth Qld Fury miss out on top player (Dec 11, 2008 08:31 GMT)
The North Queensland Fury have refused to live up to their name despite missing out on another high profile signing.
Qld Roar urged to re-sign Minniecon (Dec 10, 2008 09:06 GMT)
Midfield workhorse Massimo Murdocca has urged the Queensland Roar to re-sign young gun Tahj Minniecon, saying the club would be "silly to let him go".
Injured Coyne out of A-League action (Dec 10, 2008 06:09 GMT)
Perth Glory's flickering finals hopes have received a massive blow - skipper Jamie Coyne is ruled out for at least three A-League games with a calf injury.
A-League team Gold Coast sign Barisic (Dec 10, 2008 05:00 GMT)
Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg hopes his golden touch promoting Victorian State League players to the A-League continues after signing striker Andrew Barisic.
Higgins in, Bosnich out for Phoenix (Dec 10, 2008 04:14 GMT)
A Wellington Phoenix bid to secure Mark Bosnich on a short term deal has fallen through with the A-League club unable to promise a starting role.
Djublic to trial with German club (Dec 10, 2008 02:58 GMT)
Perth Glory have given defender Dino Djulbic permission to trial with German second division club SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Fred heads home after father's death (Dec 10, 2008 01:31 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix have lost the services of guest soccer player Fred, whose father died suddenly in Brazil on Wednesday.
Gold Coast signs Young Socceroo (Dec 9, 2008 10:57 GMT)
A-League newcomers Gold Coast United have snapped up Young Socceroo James Brown on a three year deal.
Jets youngster ruled out for six weeks (Dec 9, 2008 05:59 GMT)
Newcastle youngster Jason Naidovski's knee injury from the weekend could rule him out for up to six weeks.
Call for Sydney FC owners to splash out (Dec 9, 2008 05:01 GMT)
Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has urged Sydney FC's new owners to splash the cash and bring big-name marquee players back to the Sydney Football Stadium.
Perth Glory's Amaral out for the season (Dec 9, 2008 04:26 GMT)
Perth Glory have put contract negotiations with Amaral on hold after the star midfielder's A-League season was brought to an end by a serious hamstring injury.
Muscat avoids A-League judiciary (Dec 8, 2008 08:39 GMT)
Melbourne Victory defender Kevin Muscat won't have to front the A-League Pornography charges.
Queensland Roar hope to break Jets jinx (Dec 8, 2008 07:30 GMT)
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Liam Reddy says the Queensland Roar can't afford to continue their dreadful home form against his old team on Sunday.
It's crunch time for Mariners: Gumprecht (Dec 7, 2008 00:55 GMT)
Central Coast saviour Andre Gumprecht believes a crucial run of December fixtures will determine whether the Mariners are A-League contenders.
Muscat in anxious wait over handling ref (Dec 7, 2008 00:52 GMT)
Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat could find himself in hot water from Football Federation Australia after brushing away the hand of a match referee.
Adelaide hit Wellington for six (Dec 5, 2008 11:58 GMT)
Adelaide United have embarrassed the Wellington Phoenix 6-1 in the A-League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Farina dismisses talk of Miller surgery (Dec 4, 2008 04:41 GMT)
Qld coach Frank Farina will gamble on prize recruit Charlie Miller playing out the A-League season with a worsening hernia problem.
Colosimo nearing return for Sydney FC (Dec 3, 2008 07:35 GMT)
Sydney FC are set to receive a much-need boost in their run to the A-League finals with veteran Simon Colosimo nearing a return from injury.
Aloisi upbeat about Sydney FC's chances (Dec 3, 2008 05:45 GMT)
Sydney FC's star striker John Aloisi believes the struggling team can still make this year's A-League grand final despite its current woes.
